PUR 7776 Ducks Unlimited.pdf

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DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE

(PUR 7776)

AGENCY: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

TITLE: Ducks Unlimited Short description of the commodity or service desired: Grants; contribution habitat conservation as part of the Manitoba Prairie Parland Program

CONTACT

Name: Lorene Coxwell Address: 1875 Orange Ave. E Tallahassee Fl. 32311 Telephone: 850-404-6109 Email: Lorene.Coxwell@MyFWC.com

Internal tracking number, if any: FWC SS 24/25-10

Date posted: 04/08/2025 Last day for receipt of information: 04/29/2025

This description of commodities or contractual services intended for purchase from a single source is posted in accordance with Sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and will remain posted for a period of at least 15 business days.

Commodity or Contractual Service Required (commodity or United National Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC), manufacturer, model, and description, as appropriate):

70161710 - Wetland ecology and conservation service

Quantity or Term (as appropriate):

Three years upon issuance of Purchase Order

Requestor (division, bureau, office, individual, as appropriate):

Andrew Fanning

Performance and/or Design Requirements (e.g. intended use, function or application, compatibility, requirements; reference to policy, rule, statute or other act of the Legislature, etc., as appropriate):

A significant percentage of Florida’s wintering and migrating waterfowl nest in prairie Canada so Florida has a vested interest in projects that protect critical breeding habitat and increase waterfowl production in these areas. These projects not only benefit waterfowl, but numerous other important migratory bird species that migrate and winter in Florida. We are seeking: 1) Use of science-based tools to identify areas where conservation projects can most effectively provide the greatest benefit to breeding waterfowl in Prairie Canada (Manitoba); 2) Implementation of conservation projects on the identified areas and; 3) Maintenance of the projects over time to ensure they continue to provide high value to waterfowl and the greatest return on our dollar.

Conservation projects can differ based on various factors but can include habitat protection

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through direct purchase or implementation of conservation easements, wetland or upland restoration projects (use of ditch plugs, installing water control structures, etc.), and habitat enhancement (forage conversion, technical support and short-term agreements with private landowners, etc.). In addition to the previously listed requirements, we expect the annual contribution of $126,060 to be matched at least 1:1 by the recipient, and additionally matched another 2:1 via federal gants before being converted favorably to Canadian dollars. This would result in approximately $500,000 CAD to be used to conserve, restore and protect at least 6,500 acres, and manage at least 14,000 acres each year for migratory bird species important to the state of Florida.

Intended Single Source:

Ducks Unlimited

Estimated Dollar Amount:

$378,180 ($126,060 annually over three years)

Justification for single source acquisition (what is necessary and unique about the product, service or source; steps taken to confirm unavailability of competition, as appropriate):

Under provisions of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA), Ducks Unlimited (DU) coordinates with DU Canada to provide broad spectrum habitat conservation, retention and targeted restoration projects of a magnitude that no other vendors can provide.

State matching fish and wildlife agency fees and other contributions result in more critical habitat being restored or conserved. DU can leverage each of our state dollars to secure an additional $3 through their partnership with NAWCA, and with a favorable exchange gain, each state dollar becomes roughly $5 Canadian dollars for conservation. Given DU’s longstanding track record of conservation success both within Florida and throughout North America, the benefit of a 20-30% gain per state dollar for this conservation work is a sure investment for Florida’s migratory birds and the residents that enjoy them.

Approved By (names & titles, as appropriate, e.g., requestor, requestor management, information systems, budget, purchasing):

Andrew Fanning, Waterfowl and Small Game Management Program Coordinator Harry Dutton, Section Leader, Hunting and Game Management Matthew Carroll - Purchasing Specialist Supervisor Rachel Korade, General Services Purchasing Manager

Prospective vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described. If it is determined in writing by the agency, after reviewing any information received from prospective vendors, that the commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source, the agency shall provide notice of its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract in the manner specified in Rule 60A- 1.045, Florida Administrative Code, and section 120.57(3), F.S.