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Contract Award for Herbicide Application on County Preserves

Original title: Award of ITB 22-349-MM Herbicide Site Preparation and Issuances of Purchase Order 2022-2000, in the amount of $84,021.00, to Maclaren Farms, LLC., for the broadcast ground application of site preparation herbicide on 24 sites totaling 653 acres (+/-) on four preserves (Balu Forest, Lochloosa Slough Preserve, Mill Creek Preserve, and Bee Tree Creek Preserve) in Alachua County.

Record date · August 9, 2022

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What This Bill Does

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners is set to approve a $84,021 contract with Maclaren Farms, LLC for herbicide application services. The project covers 653 acres across four local nature preserves.

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.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Maclaren Farms, LLC

The company is awarded the contract to perform herbicide application services.

Indirectly affected

Alachua County residents

Residents are affected by the management of public land and the expenditure of county funds.

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.
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  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
The contract is for the of site preparation herbicide on county-owned preserves.
Which areas will be treated?
The treatment will take place on 24 sites totaling 653 acres within Balu Forest, Lochloosa Slough Preserve, Mill Creek Preserve, and Bee Tree Creek Preserve.

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Connected Entities

Maclaren Farms, LLC, Mill Creek Preserve, Lochloosa Slough Preserve and 3 more
OrganizationMaclaren Farms, LLC“The vendor selected for the herbicide application services.”Map →
locationMill Creek Preserve“One of the four preserves receiving herbicide treatment.”Map →
locationLochloosa Slough Preserve“One of the four preserves receiving herbicide treatment.”Map →
OrganizationAlachua County Board of County Commissioners“The governing body awarding the contract.”Map →
locationBee Tree Creek Preserve“One of the four preserves receiving herbicide treatment.”Map →
locationBalu Forest“One of the four preserves receiving herbicide treatment.”Map →

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