Chassahowitzka WMA Road Maintenance

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) number FWC 25/26-12 for road maintenance services within the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The procurement seeks competitive pricing for maintaining approximately 27.44 miles of roads, with work to be conducted during two distinct 2-month periods: September-October (Period A) and April-May (Period B). Contractors will be responsible for providing equipment, labor, and road materials, including grading roads in Period A and adding, grading, and compacting road material in Period B. The bid is advertised on August 8, 2025, with sealed bids due by August 26, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET. A mandatory site visit is required for all potential bidders, and the contract will be effective for one year upon issuance of the purchase order, with potential renewal options for up to three additional years. The evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price, with pricing to be submitted per 0.5-mile of road maintenance. Bidders must use DOT-certified lime rock road base and provide specific equipment including a motor grader, compactor, and water truck.

Minority-owned, woman-owned, and service-disabled veteran business enterprises are specifically encouraged to participate in this procurement. Bidders must be registered in both the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and Sunbiz systems prior to bid opening. The estimated budget for the project is $200,000, with the FWC reserving the right to increase or decrease the project scope based on budgetary constraints. Contractors will be required to comply with various state and federal regulations, including employment verification and labor practice standards. The procurement includes provisions for potential integration with existing infrastructure within the Chassahowitzka WMA, and successful vendors must demonstrate capability to work within the specified environmental and operational parameters of a wildlife management area. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous bidder, taking into consideration price, responsiveness, and the ability to meet the technical specifications outlined in the solicitation documents.