Chassahowitzka WMA Road Maintenance

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is requesting bids for road maintenance at Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area in Hernando County under ITB FWC 25.26-106, with sealed bids due August 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit on July 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

The scope covers maintenance of approximately 29 miles of roads, with priority given to primary roads if budget constraints limit full project scope. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, and mobilization to grade roads, apply herbicide treatment, fill rutted areas and potholes, add 3–4 inches of DOT-certified lime rock material, and compact surfaces to create smooth, two-wheel-drive-accessible roads. Bidders submit pricing per 0.5-mile increments. The contract term is one year from Purchase Order issuance, with work to be completed by June 1, 2027 during the March–May timeframe, excluding specified spring turkey hunting quota periods.

The estimated budget is $180,000. The FWC anticipates announcing the intended award by August 19, 2026.

The contractor must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience in roadwork and equipment operation. Minimum equipment requirements include a Caterpillar 120 Motor Grader or equivalent, a Caterpillar CCS7 Smooth Drum Vibratory Combination Compactor or equivalent, a water truck with sprayer capability, and a tractor/loader with dump truck. Subcontracting is not permitted. The contractor must maintain workers' compensation insurance, general liability insurance, and commercial general liability coverage throughout the contract term and provide a minimum of three references from similar projects.

Vendors must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace and SunBiz prior to bid opening. Written questions are due August 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. The contract is awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder offering the lowest total bid price.