Apalachicola BAY oyster reef restoration

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the acquisition, delivery, staging, and deployment by barge of dolostone material to restore an estimated twenty-four (24) acres of FWC-designated degraded oyster reef habitat in Apalachicola Bay, Franklin County, Florida. The successful bidder will be responsible for purchasing and delivering the dolostone material to a staging area, loading it onto barges, and deploying it at the designated restoration sites as per the technical specifications. The contract will be effective for one year upon issuance of the Purchase Order, with an option to renew for up to one additional year. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held, and bids are due by July 6, 2023, at 3:00 PM ET, 2:00 PM CT. The award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder that submits the lowest total bid price, which will be based on unit pricing for small and large dolostone material.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Certified minority, woman, and service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises are encouraged to participate, but no specific requirements are stated. The bid documents do not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no mention of any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The project is being funded by the state of Florida, and the bid states the contract is contingent upon annual appropriations by the legislature, with $10 million allocated for this pilot project.