Blackwater Fisheries Research and Development Center-Enginee

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) has established a Master Agreement (22084) specifically focused on the renovation of up to six earthened ponds used for freshwater fish grow-out at the Blackwater Fisheries Center. This contract is designed to support critical infrastructure improvements for aquaculture and fisheries research facilities, enabling systematic pond rehabilitation and enhancement to support scientific and conservation efforts.

The Master Agreement was awarded to the University of Florida on October 31, 2022, with a performance period extending through June 30, 2025. As a Master Agreement contract type, it provides a structured mechanism for executing specialized pond renovation work within the state of Florida. The contract is administered by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and involves targeted infrastructure improvements at the designated fisheries research center, with specific technical assistance documents (CN-770000-19133-TA10.pdf and CN-770000-08347-TA 198.pdf) supporting the project's implementation and scope.