ARWEA Lake Wimico Culverts

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the ARWEA Lake Wimico Culverts project in Gulf County, Florida. The purpose of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to obtain pricing for the installation and replacement of culverts in accordance with the contract documents and Chapter 255 of the Florida Statutes. The project requires the successful bidder to provide all necessary labor, materials, and permitting to complete the work, which includes the removal of two 36-inch corrugated metal pipes and replacement with three 36-inch reinforced concrete pipes for culvert P12, and the construction of a 24-inch reinforced concrete pipe for culvert P5. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid conference on April 27, 2023, and submit sealed bids by 3:30 PM ET on May 15, 2023. The Commission has an estimated budget of $70,000 for this project and intends to award the contract on May 18, 2023.

The ITB encourages diversity in the procurement process and participation by minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises. Bidders are instructed to visit the Office of Supplier Diversity website for information on certified businesses that may be considered for subcontracting opportunities. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest valid bid. Bidders must be pre-qualified by the FWC if the bid amount is equal to or greater than $200,000, and must meet additional requirements if the bid amount is equal to or greater than $500,000. The successful bidder must have an active office or ongoing project within 300 road miles of the site.