Mandatory Pre-Bid short list.pdf

This is a Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Visit Attendees List document issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Bureau of General Services, for Solicitation ITB FFS 26 27 46 regarding marsh restoration services at Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest. The solicitation seeks competitive bids for Sand Cordgrass (Spartina bakeri) planting across up to 50 acres in Felda, Florida. The mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for September 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the project location (6265 Keri Road, Felda, Florida 33930). Sealed bids are due September 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with public bid opening scheduled for September 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM via teleconference. The contract term extends through successful completion of all planting work with no renewal options. Five companies were identified as pre-bid site visit attendees: Earth Tech Environmental (represented by Breanna Frankel and Dean Fella, Jr.), Earth Balance (James Barron), K&S Services of South Florida (Cody Kerry), and Ground Level (Dan Miller).

Pricing shall be submitted on a per-acre basis for the full 50-acre project, with all bid prices firm and inclusive of labor, materials, tools, transportation, supervision, and related costs. Award shall be made to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest grand total price. Contractors must possess valid certifications, licenses, and permits; provide three verifiable references from similar projects completed within the last five years; and carry minimum insurance coverage including general liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), automobile liability ($300,000), and workers' compensation insurance. The mandatory pre-bid site visit is limited to two representatives per vendor and requires a Certification of Site Attendance. Questions are due September 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with written responses posted by September 15. The contract is contingent upon annual legislative appropriation by the State of Florida, and a one percent MyFloridaMarketPlace transaction fee will be assessed on all payments.