Reg Buoy Ocean Spar W/SS Mooring and Cap ( White Nun w/Screws (CAPS FOR BUOYS) Buoy's 260.10 Each… and 2 more items

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection awarded contract C7206C on April 21, 2026, for the procurement of replacement marine navigation buoys and associated equipment for John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. The contract, valued at $28,537.21, has a completion date of June 30, 2026. The deliverables consist of 88 regular ocean spar buoys with stainless steel mooring systems and white nun caps with screws, priced at $260.10 per unit, along with 88 replacement caps for the buoys at $29.75 each, plus shipping costs totaling $3,030.41.

The buoys are essential for maintaining safe navigation within the park's marine environment and protecting sensitive coral reef and seagrass habitats. Existing buoys have deteriorated or been lost due to weather exposure, vessel impacts, and general wear. The replacement buoys will direct boaters through designated channels, mark restricted and shallow areas, identify no-entry zones, and prevent inadvertent anchoring and vessel traffic in ecologically vulnerable areas. This procurement supports the state's dual objectives of enhancing boater safety and regulatory compliance while minimizing environmental impact to protected marine resources.