Buoy System Services

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for buoy system inspection and maintenance services in the St. Johns River, South Atlantic, and Riviera Beach regions of Florida. The services required include retrieving stray buoys, repairing or replacing buoy components, and cleaning buoys. Bidders must be certified general or specialty marine contractors and provide additional insurance coverage. The contract will be awarded based on a fee schedule, with payment for services based on the rates provided by the contractor. The initial contract term is three years, with options to renew annually for up to three additional years. Bids are due by July 14, 2023, and the anticipated award date is July 19, 2023. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled, and bidders must submit references for similar projects. The award will go to the responsive, responsible bidder with the lowest total bid price.

The ITB encourages participation from minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses. FWC will obtain necessary permits and provide copies to the contractor, who must comply with all permit conditions. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor and materials not supplied by FWC and must adhere to quality control standards for environmental protection throughout the project. The estimated budget for this contract is not specified, and there are no incumbent vendors or current contractors listed.