FWC 22/23-82 Cattle Grazing at Babcock/Webb WMA Pasture 1, 2 and 4

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for Cattle Grazing at the Babcock/Webb Wildlife Management Area Pasture 1, 2 and 4. FWC is looking to utilize cattle grazing at reduced stocking levels to manage plant community composition and structure on these specified pastures. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) outlines the scope of work, including fence construction specifications and maps of the pasture areas. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on April 25, 2023, and sealed bids are due by May 17, 2023. The contract will be effective for five years from the contract execution date, with an option to renew for one additional five-year period. Bids will be evaluated based on the highest total bid price per animal grazing unit over the contract term. Payments to FWC will be made semi-annually based on the bid price multiplied by the total animal units allowed annually. Contractors will be required to provide a performance bond prior to commencing work and are responsible for maintaining all fences, holding pens, and fire lines within the contract area.

This contracting opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Contractors must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to the bid opening. The ITB does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no specific information provided regarding existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The award value is not explicitly stated, but bidders will submit pricing per animal grazing unit, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder who submits the highest total bid price.