How to bid on helicopter and pilot services for FDACS prescribed burns

What FDACS is buying

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking competitive bids for helicopter and pilot services to support prescribed burns in Tate’s Hell State Forest. The solicitation is ITB FFS 26 27 64.

This opportunity may interest firms that provide helicopter transportation and pilot services relevant to prescribed burning.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 26, 2026. Bids are due November 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Submit your response as the posting directs before the deadline. Check the solicitation documents for the exact submission instructions and make sure your response is sent on time.

Who this opportunity suits

This bid is relevant to vendors that can provide helicopter and pilot services for prescribed burning. Transportation firms with experience delivering these services may find it a fit.

How to find the solicitation and respond

Open the solicitation on the Florida MyFloridaMarketPlace Vendor Information Portal. The posting is publicly viewable and does not require an account to read.

Allow the page to load, review the full documents, and follow the posting’s response instructions. The listed point of contact is Edward Rondeau at [email protected].

Prepare a clear, complete bid

Read the full solicitation and use its instructions to check what information and documents your bid must include. Answer each requested item directly and make sure your pricing and service details are consistent throughout.

Give yourself time to review the response for missing information and confirm the submission method and deadline in the posting before sending it.