Florida Bass Conservation Center Calcium Scale Control Request for Information

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding solutions to address an ongoing calcium scaling issue at the Florida Bass Conservation Center (FBCC) and Richloam State Fish Hatchery. FWC is looking for ways to prevent and mitigate the formation of calcium scale on hatchery infrastructure, as well as reduce or eliminate existing scale deposits, without disrupting water flow or fish production. Respondents are asked to provide details on their proposed solutions, including the implementation process, maintenance requirements, impact on water quality and purification systems, and previous implementation success. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled, and written responses to the RFI must be submitted by July 16, 2023. The information gathered through this RFI will be used by FWC to develop a scope of services for a future solicitation to address the calcium scaling problem. The RFI does not involve a competitive solicitation process, and responses will not result in a contract with FWC.

Respondents must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to the bid opening. The RFI is open to all interested parties, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. FWC reserves the right to use or reject any information provided in the responses, and all submitted materials that are not clearly marked as proprietary or confidential will be subject to public records requests. The RFI does not provide any information on possible award values or budget ranges.