Invitation to Bid BDC17-25/26 Big Shoals State Park – Trail Bridge Replacement

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of three trail bridges at Big Shoals State Park in White Springs, Florida under Bid No. BDC17-25/26. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and permitting to construct the three trail bridges in accordance with contract documents and green building standards as required by Executive Order 07-126 and Section 255.252(3), Florida Statutes. Bidder prequalification is mandatory; contractors must submit either a current biennial prequalification letter from FDEP's Bureau of Design and Construction or, if not prequalified, provide current State Contractor license certification and Corporate Charter registration with their bid submission. Sealed bids are due no later than 3:30 pm Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, submitted to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction, 3800 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS #520, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, Attention: Brandon Williams at (850) 245-2535. Bid documents will be available for download beginning Wednesday, January 28, 2026, with a bid posting date scheduled for no later than 3:30 pm Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Bidders may file a Notice of Intent to Protest bid specifications within 72 hours after specifications are posted, with formal protests due within ten days thereafter in accordance with applicable Florida Statutes and Administrative Code rules. The Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

The Department supports diversity in its procurement program and requests that subcontracting opportunities reflect the full diversity of Florida's citizens, though no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly identified in the procurement notice. All contractors are required to utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility for all employees and subcontractors assigned to the project. No incumbent vendor, current contractor, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the available procurement documentation. The solicitation does not provide an explicit award value or budget range for this project, requiring interested contractors to contact the Bureau of Design and Construction via email at BDC_Contracts@dep.state.fl.us or by phone for additional financial details and a complete Project Manual with plans. The project manager is identified as Johnathan Williamson, and the park manager is Debra Walker.