Fixed-Wing Aviation Services for Florida Panther Program

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for FWC 22/23-74 - Fixed-Wing Aviation Services for the Florida Panther Program. The intent of this bid is to procure quotations for the rental of fixed-wing aircraft with qualified pilots to conduct various natural resource inventory and monitoring flights pertaining to Florida panthers, with an estimated 300 flight hours per year. The contract period is from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, with options to renew annually for up to three additional years. Bids are due by April 21, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET, with a public bid opening scheduled for the same day and time. The Commission has an estimated budget of $200,000 for this project, and any bid exceeding 50% of this amount will be considered non-responsive. The successful bidder will be responsible for providing the necessary aircraft and pilots to meet the Commission's requirements.

Minority, woman, and veteran-owned business enterprises are encouraged to participate in this opportunity. Subcontracting is not permitted. The Commission reserves the right to inspect the prospective contractor's materials and background prior to award, and may reject the lowest bidder if it is determined they do not have sufficient experience or resources to meet the specifications. The contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder that submits the lowest total price for the initial term and potential renewal years.