Dinner Island White Farm Control Structure Replacement

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the replacement of the Dinner Island White Farm Control Structure in Hendry County, Florida. The project, identified as FWC 22/23-67C, requires the contractor to commence work within 10 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and achieve Substantial Completion and Final Completion by the dates specified in the Supplementary Terms and Conditions. The scope of work includes the replacement of the existing water control structure in accordance with the provided technical specifications and construction plans. The solicitation has a detailed calendar of events, including a mandatory pre-bid conference on January 31, 2023, a deadline for questions on February 7, 2023, and a bid submission deadline of February 17, 2023. The anticipated award date is February 24, 2023, and the Commission has an estimated budget of $240,000 for this project.

The Commission is committed to supporting Florida's diverse business enterprises and encourages subcontracting opportunities for minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with the Florida Department of State prior to the bid opening. Bids must be accompanied by a bid guarantee of not less than 5% of the bid amount if the base bid and sum of all alternates exceeds $100,000. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.