Environmental Consulting Services for Deepwater Horizon Restoration

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking environmental consulting services for Deepwater Horizon oil spill restoration activities through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation targets firms with extensive experience in natural resource restoration, conservation, and management services. Key objectives include restoration planning and implementation under the Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) settlement, providing logistical support for RESTORE Act activities, managing Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund (GEBF) projects, conducting stakeholder engagement, performing project scoping and development, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing documentation conversion. Evaluation of proposals will be comprehensive, with 445 total possible points distributed across technical proposal (395 points), client references (20 points), and price proposal (30 points). Respondents must score a minimum of 300 points to be considered for award. The proposal is due on November 10, 2025, with an initial contract term of five years and potential renewal for an additional five-year period. Vendors must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to bid opening.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible respondent with the highest-ranked average score, suggesting an open competition for qualified environmental consulting firms. The estimated budget for this contract is $4,500,000, covering comprehensive environmental consulting services. Prospective vendors will be required to provide detailed cost responses, including hourly rates for core roles such as Program Manager, Project Manager, Senior and Junior Scientists/Technicians/Planners, Administrative Support, and Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator. The solicitation emphasizes the need for vendors with robust experience in environmental consulting, complex project management, and a deep understanding of Florida's unique environmental landscape. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract appears focused on continuing restoration efforts related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, indicating a strategic, long-term approach to environmental remediation and conservation.