Cedar Key Elevator Modernization

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive pricing for the Cedar Key Elevator Modernization project, located in Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, Florida. The solicitation, Solicitation No. FWC 22/23-#112C, aims to modernize the elevator at the FWC Marine Lab facility in Cedar Key. The project involves updating the existing elevator equipment and infrastructure, including required permits, construction schedule, submittals, and as-built drawings. There is a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for August 9, 2023, and sealed bids are due by 3:30 PM (ET) on August 28, 2023, with the anticipated award date of August 30, 2023. The FWC has an estimated budget of $213,750 for this project, and any bid submitted with a total cost that is 30% over the estimated budget will be considered non-responsive.

The FWC encourages participation from minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to the bid opening. Vendors are cautioned about the public records law in Florida and are advised to clearly segregate and mark any information they believe to be confidential or exempt from disclosure. The contract also includes provisions for performance and payment bonds, insurance coverage, and liquidated damages for delays.