Chassahowitzka WMA - Boundary Mulching ITB Withdrawal under 287. 057(6)

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is withdrawing Invitation to Bid (ITB) FWC 25/26-53 for boundary mulching services at the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area in Leon County due to receipt of fewer than two responsive bids. Rather than re-solicit for competitive sealed bids, the Commission is proceeding with an exceptional purchase under Florida Statutes section 287.057(6), which exempts this procurement from standard competitive bidding requirements. The primary objective is to procure boundary mulching services for the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area, though specific details regarding the scope of work, square footage, mulch type, or delivery schedules are not provided in this notice. The solicitation was originally posted under advertisement number ITB-14905 and is now referenced as IN-15142. The due date for this notice is February 23, 2026, with the posting date of February 18, 2026. No specific evaluation criteria, vendor qualifications, or technical requirements are outlined in this withdrawal notice, as the Commission intends to negotiate directly with potential vendors on the best terms and conditions for the State of Florida.

This procurement contains no stated set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other specialized vendor classifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the notice, nor are there references to existing infrastructure or technology requirements that would necessitate integration with current systems or ongoing operations. The notice does not disclose an estimated contract value or budget range for the boundary mulching project. Interested parties may file protests regarding the withdrawal and exceptional purchase decision with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Purchasing Office at 1875 Orange Avenue East, Tallahassee, Florida 32311-6160, provided such protests are filed within the timeframe prescribed in Florida Statutes section 120.57(3) and Chapter 28-110, Florida Administrative Code. Failure to file a timely protest or post required security will constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.