Andrews Dock Replacement & River Road Day Use Area

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is requesting sealed bids for dock replacement and related improvements at Andrews Wildlife Management Area, with bids due August 27, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit on August 6 at 11:00 a.m. ET. Attendance at the site visit is required for bid responsiveness.

The scope includes replacement of the existing dock at Andrews Wildlife Management Area in Levy County, installation of an ADA concrete sidewalk from the proposed boardwalk to the information kiosk, and construction of improvements to the River Road day use area. All work must be performed in accordance with Chapter 255 of the Florida Statutes and the contract documents, drawings, and specifications accessible through submission of a Confidentiality Exemption Form to the Procurement Manager.

The estimated project budget is $400,000. Place of performance is Andrews Wildlife Management Area, Levy County, Florida (coordinates 29°35'35.81"N, 82°56'45.60"W).

The solicitation encourages participation of minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises through the State of Florida's Mentor Protege Program and the Office of Supplier Development; no participation goal or set-aside is stated.

Written questions are due August 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET, with anticipated responses posted by August 18. Sealed bids must be received at the Commission's Tallahassee office by August 27 at 3:00 p.m. ET; public bid opening occurs at the same date and time. Anticipated award is September 1, 2026. Contact with Commission employees regarding the solicitation is prohibited during the bidding period except in writing to the Procurement Manager. Specification protests must be filed within 72 hours of solicitation posting.