Indian River County Waterway Marker Project

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is requesting sealed bids for repair, installation, removal, and combined removal-and-installation of 133 regulatory waterway markers to post manatee protection zones within Indian River County, Florida, under ITB 26.27-21C, with bids due September 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET.

Work scope comprises 133 marker operations across manatee protection zones in Indian River County, per plans and specifications available in the FWC 26/27-21C Map Sheets_Work Plan. Technical specifications and construction plans are available upon submission of a completed Confidentiality Exemption Form to Procurement Manager Elbert Orellana. A non-mandatory site visit is encouraged; prospective bidders may include subcontractors. Pricing details are outlined in Exhibit 2 of the Terms and Conditions.

The anticipated award date is September 30, 2026. All work must comply with Chapter 255 of the Florida Statutes and applicable contract documents. Bids are submitted in sealed envelopes with proper envelope marking bearing the solicitation number and opening date and time; improperly marked envelopes are the bidder's responsibility. Public bid opening occurs September 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET in Tallahassee, with attendance available in person or via teleconference.

Written questions are due to Orellana no later than September 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, with responses anticipated by September 9, 2026. The Commission encourages diversity in procurement and supports participation by minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises. Bids received after the specified deadline are rejected. The Commission operates 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET, Monday through Friday, and is not responsible for late deliveries resulting from carrier complications.