FWC 22/23-57 Lake George Fencing Project

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the Lake George Fencing Project in Volusia County, Florida. The project involves constructing fenced exclosures to exclude herbivores from revegetation plots within Lake George. The contract will be effective upon execution until June 30, 2023, with an option to renew for one additional year. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on January 13, 2023, and sealed bids are due by February 6, 2023. Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest price per linear foot of fence installed, including all materials. The project has an estimated budget of $350,000, and payment will be made based on the actual linear feet of fencing successfully installed. The contract includes financial consequences if the contractor fails to meet the performance standards.

Subcontracting is permitted, and the FWC encourages participation by minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises. No information is provided about any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The solicitation documents do not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget range for the project is $350,000.