FWC 22/23-73 Stick March/Farm 13 Revegetation - Emergent Vegetation

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive pricing for the Stick Marsh/Farm 13 Revegetation - Emergent Vegetation project in Indian River County, Florida. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) calls for the harvesting and planting of wild-collected bulrush and spatterdock plants within the Stick Marsh/Farm 13 area, with a minimum of 95% of the specified plants to be supplied and installed by the awarded contractor(s). The work will be conducted during the dewatered conditions of the marsh, and the anticipated planting period is April-May 2023. Bids are due on March 15, 2023 by 2:30 PM ET, with a public bid opening on the same day. The contract will be effective until September 30, 2023. The ITB allocates $260,000 for the supply and installation of giant bulrush plants and $140,000 for the supply and installation of spatterdock plants. Bidders must provide a price per plant for the species they intend to bid on.

Minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises are encouraged to participate in this procurement. The contractor(s) will be responsible for obtaining any necessary permits and must comply with all relevant state and federal laws. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the ITB does not specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.