FWC 22/23-68 Commercial Saltwater Trap Tags

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive pricing for FWC 22/23-68 Commercial Saltwater Trap Tags. The procurement is for the production and potential fulfillment of saltwater trap tags to be attached to traps utilized for commercial harvesting of spiny lobsters, blue crabs, and stone crabs. The RFP provides detailed specifications for the trap tags, including requirements for durability, attachment, and printing. Respondents may submit proposals for one, two, or all three tag types, and may include proposals for tag production and fulfillment of customer orders. The RFP has a response due date of March 8, 2023, and an anticipated award date of April 18, 2023. The contract term is five (5) years upon receipt of the first order, with an option to renew annually for up to five (5) additional years. The RFP includes an estimated budget of $2,500,000 for the initial term and renewal period.

FWC encourages participation from certified minority, woman, and veteran-owned business enterprises. The RFP outlines specific invoicing and payment terms, as well as liquidated damages for late or non-compliant deliveries. Respondents must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and with the Florida Department of State's Sunbiz system prior to the RFP opening. FWC has an existing contract with the incumbent vendor, E.J. Brooks, DBA TydenBrooks, and has declined to extend the proposal submission deadline.