Indian River County Waterway Marker Project

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is requesting competitive bids for a contractor to repair, install, remove, or remove and install 133 regulatory waterway markers designating manatee protection zones within Indian River County, Florida, under ITB FWC 26.27-21C, with sealed bids due September 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET at the FWC's Tallahassee office (1875 Orange Ave. E., Tallahassee, Florida 32311-6160).

Bidders must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and with SunBiz prior to bid opening. The FWC encourages bidders to consider subcontracting opportunities with minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises, though no mandatory participation goal or set-aside is stated. A non-mandatory site visit is recommended; drone use at the project site is prohibited during the solicitation period.

All work must comply with Chapter 255 of the Florida Statutes and contract specifications. The FWC is not responsible for late submissions or improperly marked envelopes; digital submissions will not be accepted. Bids must be sealed with envelopes plainly marked with the solicitation number and opening date and time. Written questions are due September 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, with anticipated responses posted by September 9, 2026. A public bid opening is scheduled for September 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET, with anticipated award on September 30, 2026.

Prequalification requirements include current state contractor licensing and corporate registration with the Florida Department of State. For contracts exceeding $100,000, a bid guarantee of not less than 5% of the bid amount and Performance Bonds and Labor and Material Payment Bonds (110% of bid) from approved surety companies are required. For contracts exceeding $500,000, contractors must demonstrate liquid assets of at least 5% of the base bid, provide a named field superintendent, perform no less than 15% of management and construction work with their own employees, and have completed at least two similar projects within the last three years. Comprehensive insurance is required, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence / $2,000,000 general aggregate), and Commercial Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit). Work must commence within ten calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed, with a one-year guarantee period following substantial completion. Construction plans and associated documents are available upon submission of a Confidentiality Exemption Form to Elbert.Orellana@myfwc.com.