Contract Award for Herbicide Application on County Preserves
August 9, 2022
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The Frame
This contract authorizes the expenditure of $84,021 in public funds for land management activities on 24 sites within Alachua County preserves.
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Maclaren Farms, LLC
The company is awarded the contract to perform herbicide application services.
Alachua County residents
Residents are affected by the management of public land and the expenditure of county funds.
Last recorded activity August 9, 2022.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Board of County Commissioners is awarding ITB 22-349-MM to Maclaren Farms, LLC.
- The contract is valued at $84,021.00 under Purchase Order 2022-2000.
- The work involves broadcast ground application of site preparation herbicide.
- The project covers 24 distinct sites.
- The total area to be treated is approximately 653 acres.
- Treatment will occur across four specific preserves: Balu Forest, Lochloosa Slough Preserve, Mill Creek Preserve, and Bee Tree Creek Preserve.
- The item is classified as a Consent Item for the Board of County Commissioners.
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Why It Matters
This contract authorizes the expenditure of $84,021 in public funds for land management activities on 24 sites within Alachua County preserves.
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