Bullfrog Creek Culvert Replacement in Hillsborough

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the Bullfrog Creek Culvert Replacement project located in Hillsborough County. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a construction project that involves replacing three existing 84" concrete pipe culverts and headwalls with three 6'x7' box culverts and end walls, along with reconstructing the affected driving surface. The project is situated at geographic coordinates 27.76343 N, -82.36516 W, with specific requirements for contractor performance and submission. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET, and bidders must attend the entire conference to remain eligible. The bid submission deadline is set for May 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET, with an anticipated award date of May 22, 2025. Contractors must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to bid opening, and physical sealed bids will be the only acceptable submission method.

The FWC emphasizes diversity in its procurement process, encouraging participation by minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises. The agency recommends contractors consider the State of Florida Mentor Protege Program for business development mentoring. Bidders are subject to strict communication limitations during the solicitation period and must adhere to specific confidentiality guidelines, including marking any information they believe should be exempt from public disclosure. The estimated project budget is $515,000, with no drone usage permitted at the project site during the solicitation period. Potential bidders must email a completed Confidentiality Exemption Form to Randolph.Golightly@myfwc.com to receive electronic construction plans and associated documents. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation indicates a clear preference for local and diverse business participation, with an emphasis on supporting small and disadvantaged business enterprises throughout the bidding process.