FWC 22/23-58 okaloacoochee slough wildlife management area custom swamp buggy

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive pricing for a custom swamp buggy to be used at the Okaloacoochee Slough Wildlife Management Area. The invitation to bid (ITB) outlines detailed technical specifications for the deck-style swamp buggy, including requirements for the engine, drivetrain, suspension, wheels and tires, and chassis. The buggy must be capable of safely and efficiently transporting people and equipment through mud, rocky, or uneven terrain, and wet marshes and swamps typical of south Florida. The bid process has a schedule with the bid due on January 25, 2023 and the anticipated award date of January 27, 2023. The contract will be effective until June 30, 2022, with provisions for extensions. Bidders must provide prices for a base bid as well as seven alternate bid items, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible vendor that submits the lowest price.

The ITB encourages participation by minority, woman, and veteran-owned businesses and provides information on the State of Florida's Mentor Protege Program. Funding for this project is subject to annual appropriation by the state legislature. The solicitation is issued under the jurisdiction of Leon County and the City of Tallahassee in the state of Florida, and the minimum vendor qualifications have been clarified in an addendum. The contract opportunity does not provide details on any set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges.