IFB 38486 - Shands Bridge SAV Harvest and Replant

The St. Johns River Water Management District (the District) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the Shands Bridge Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) Harvest and Replant project. The objective of this contract is to provide the harvesting of 2.24-acres of SAV from the impact site on the east and west side of the St. Johns River at the Shands Bridge, and the planting of 2.21-acres of SAV within the donor sites. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on April 13, 2023, and will be opened publicly at the District's headquarters. The estimated budget for the project is $200,000, and the work is to be completed by September 29, 2023. The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience on similar projects, with at least three projects valued at $150,000 or more within the past five years. The District may conduct negotiations with qualified bidders to reduce costs if the bids exceed the estimated budget.

The District does not require payment or performance bonds for this project. The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The award value is estimated to be $200,000.