Big bend WMA access road maintenance grading and road material

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the maintenance grading and road material application on designated sections of the access roads within the Big Bend Wildlife Management Area located in Suwannee County, Florida. The scope of work includes grading without additional discing or compaction, as well as spreading new FDOT certified lime rock road base material to create a smooth vehicular travel surface. The contract will be effective from the issuance of a Purchase Order to June 30, 2023, with options to renew annually for up to three additional years. Sealed bids are due by March 3, 2023 at 10:30 AM ET. Bidders are required to provide pricing for maintenance grading on a per mile basis and pricing for FDOT certified road material on a per ton basis, for both the initial contract year and each renewal year. The contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder that submits the lowest total price per job, with the option to bid on just the Hickory Mound Unit instead of the full scope.

FWC encourages minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses to participate in this solicitation. There are no incumbent contractors for this work, and the new road material would only be applied to the specific road segments identified in the Scope of Work. The solicitation includes provisions related to diversity, non-discrimination, and subcontractor reporting requirements. No budget range or award value was provided in the information given.