FT. Pierce inlet state park oyster restoration

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the FT. PIERCE INLET STATE PARK OYSTER RESTORATION project. The intent of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to obtain competitive pricing for supplying and placing up to 200 tons of 4"-6" limestone in Tucker Cove to provide settling habitat for oysters. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on May 4, 2022, and sealed bids are due by May 17, 2022. The anticipated award date is May 19, 2022, and the contract will be effective for one year upon issuance of the initial Purchase Order. The commission has an estimated budget of $50,000 for this project. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to the bid opening. Evaluation criteria include the lowest responsive, responsible bid price, as well as consideration of the Contractor's experience, resources, and reliability.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Subcontracting is permitted, and the Contractor must submit a Subcontractor Minority Status Report with each invoice. The commission encourages diversity in its procurement program. The solicitation does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.