Babcock Webb Office Paving Project

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the Babcock Webb Office Paving Project, located at 29200 Tuckers Grade in Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida. The procurement is for constructing a paved parking area for office building(s), with specific requirements for a licensed general or building contractor to complete the work within 60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to bid opening, and must submit comprehensive documentation including references, subcontractor lists, experience questionnaires, and financial information. The mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for April 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET, with sealed bids due by April 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET. Key qualifications include maintaining 15% of work performed by the contractor's own employees for projects over $500,000, establishing a local office within 300 road miles of the project site, and complying with Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions requiring all materials to be produced in the United States.

The solicitation emphasizes diversity in procurement, actively encouraging participation by minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds covering 100% of the contract value, with liquidated damages set at $100 per calendar day for delays in substantial completion. The project will be funded through state funds, with a base bid for constructing the parking area. Bidders are prohibited from using small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS/drone) at the project site and must adhere to strict communication guidelines during the solicitation period. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract term will span approximately one year, including project completion and a one-year guarantee period. Interested vendors must email a completed Confidentiality Exemption Form to Randolph.Golightly@myfwc.com to receive electronic copies of construction plans and associated documents. The anticipated date of intended award is May 2, 2025, with the project located in Charlotte County, Florida.