Comprehensive Aerial Vegetation Management Services Proposal
Aerial Application Services proposes advanced vegetation management techniques including the application of both liquid and solid herbicides for controlling aquatic plants such as hydrilla and floating vegetation, as well as terrestrial invasive species like melaleuca and Brazilian pepper. New spot spraying capabilities enable targeted treatments in remote areas, promoting the health of native vegetation in Stormwater Treatment Areas (STAs). The proposal includes contracts for a three-year period with options for renewal, with a total budget not exceeding $15 million.
Comprehensive Aerial Vegetation Management Services Proposal
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Aerial Application Services Francois Laroche Item 41 & 42 Vegetation Management Section November 15, 2012
Aerial Application Services Provides: • Application of herbicide (both liquid and solid) • Aquatic: includes hydrilla, floating plants, cattail, torpedo grass, and nuisance vegetation within Stormwater Treatment Areas (STAs) • Terrestrial: includes invasive plants(melaleuca, lygodium, Brazilian pepper) in natural areas, canal banks and rights of way • New spot spraying capabilities allows for small treatment in remote areas • Vegetation drops to inoculate native vegetation in STAs • Flights for mapping invasive species 2
Aerial Application Services Resolution No 2012-1117 and 2012-1118 Authorize the official ranking of short-listed firms and enter into a three year work order contract, with two (2) one-year renewal options, subject to successful negotiations with HELICOPTER APPLICTATORS, INC and COASTAL AIR SERVICES, INC for Vegetation Management Aerial Application Services, in an amount not-to-exceed the total funding of $15,000,000 available for both contracts (4600002768 AND 4600002769); of which ad valorem and non-ad valorem funds in the combined amount of $3,000,000 which was approved by the Governing Board for FY13 Budget and the remainder is subject to Governing Board approval of the FY14 - FY17 budgets. 4