25.26-67 Lake George Location Map.pdf

This is a location map document supporting an Invitation to Bid issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for aquatic fence construction, refencing, and removal services across the St. Johns River system in Leon County and nine additional Florida counties. The project encompasses three distinct service categories: new aquatic enclosure construction, refencing of existing enclosures, and complete removal of fencing materials, with approximately 90 percent of the work concentrated in Lake George. Bidders must submit pricing on a per-1,300-linear-foot basis for each service with separate line items for materials and labor. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET, with a written questions deadline of February 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Sealed bids are due March 2, 2026, at 3:30 PM ET at the FWC Purchasing office in Tallahassee, with public opening immediately following and anticipated award on March 5, 2026. Prospective bidders must conduct mandatory site visits prior to submission. The contract term spans two years from Purchase Order issuance with possible extension under Force Majeure circumstances.

Contractors must meet minimum production standards of 1,300 linear feet per day or face daily liquidated damages of $100, and all materials, labor, equipment, and disposal costs are the contractor's responsibility. Payment is based on linear feet of work completed as verified by GPS measurement, with partial invoices permitted every two weeks during active construction. Bidders must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and SunBiz prior to bid opening, and the award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or small business designations are identified; however, subcontracting is permitted with submission of a List of Subcontractors and Subcontractor Minority Status Report with each invoice. Work shall be performed weekdays during daylight hours with suspension during unsafe weather conditions. Budget parameters and award values are not disclosed in the procurement announcement, though the scope's scale across ten counties with extensive work in Lake George suggests substantial contract value.