Commercial Saltwater Trap Tags - Blue Crab, Spiny Lobster & Stone Crab

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the procurement of commercial saltwater trap tags to be used for the commercial harvesting of spiny lobsters, blue crabs, and stone crabs. The solicitation is for an estimated 1.8 million trap tags, with orders placed weekly and tags shipped directly to customers across Florida and neighboring southeastern states. Bidders must meet detailed technical specifications for the trap tags, including requirements for durability, readability, and attachment methods, and submit samples with their bids. The contract will be effective for five years, with the option to renew for up to five additional years. Bids are due by July 7, 2023, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder with the lowest total bid price. FWC has an estimated budget of $2.25 million for this project, and any bids over 10% of this amount will be considered non-responsive. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and with Sunbiz prior to the bid opening.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are also no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The $2.25 million estimated budget includes the shipping costs for the trap tags.