FWC 22/23-100 Spirit of the Wild WMA Tree and Shrub Planting

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive pricing for the Spirit of the Wild Wildlife Management Area Tree and Shrub Planting project. The intent of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to obtain a contractor to plant a minimum of 2,000 trees and shrubs with metal enclosures on the Spirit of the Wild Wildlife Management Area. Bidders must provide a price based on planting 100 trees/shrubs with metal enclosures. The contract term is initially for 3 years, with optional 1-year renewals for up to 3 additional years. Bids are due by May 11, 2023 at 2:30 PM ET, with a public bid opening on the same day. A mandatory site visit is required for prospective bidders. Pricing shall be submitted for the initial 3-year term as well as for each potential 1-year renewal period. The FWC will award the bid to the responsive, responsible bidder with the lowest bid price.

The FWC encourages participation by minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises. Funding for this project may come from state or federal sources, with applicable compliance requirements. Contractors must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and with the Florida Division of Corporations (SunBiz) prior to the bid opening. The contract is for the Spirit of the Wild Wildlife Management Area project, and FWC may, at its sole discretion, extend the completion date due to conditions beyond the contractor's control.