Andrews Dock Replacement & River Road Day Use Area

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is requesting sealed bids for dock replacement and day use area improvements at Andrews Wildlife Management Area under ITB FWC 25.26.109C, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for August 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET; attendance is required for bid responsiveness.

The scope includes replacing the existing dock, installing an ADA-compliant concrete sidewalk from the proposed boardwalk to the information kiosk, and constructing improvements to the River Road day use area. All work shall be performed in accordance with contract documents, Chapter 255 of the Florida Statutes, applicable permits, and technical specifications referenced in the solicitation. The FWC encourages participation by minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises and supports the State of Florida Mentor Protege Program.

The estimated project budget is $400,000. Work is performed at Andrews Wildlife Management Area in Levy County, Florida.

Bidders must be registered in both MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and SunBiz prior to bid opening. To access technical specifications and construction plans, prospective bidders must submit a completed Confidentiality Exemption Form to Procurement Manager Randolph Golightly at Randolph.Golightly@myfwc.com. Written questions are due August 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET, with responses posted by August 18, 2026. Public bid opening is held August 27, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET at the FWC's Tallahassee office. The anticipated award date is September 1, 2026. All bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes marked with the solicitation number and opening date and time; digital submissions are rejected as non-responsive. Bidders are prohibited from contacting FWC employees or officers regarding the solicitation except in writing to the Procurement Manager between bid release and 72 hours following the notice of intended award.