JOE budd classroom, rifle range, & 5-stand

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the construction of a new classroom, .22 rifle range, and 5-stand structure at the Joe Budd Youth Conservation Center in Gadsden County, Florida. The project scope includes all work necessary to construct these facilities in accordance with the technical specifications and construction plans provided. Bidders must be pre-qualified by the FWC if the bid amount is $200,000 or greater and meet other requirements if the bid is $500,000 or more. A mandatory pre-bid conference/site visit will be held on December 1, 2022, and sealed bids are due by January 6, 2023. The anticipated award date is January 12, 2023. The contract pricing is a lump sum, and there are two alternates - one additive and one deductive.

The Commission encourages diversity in subcontracting opportunities and participation in the State of Florida Mentor Protege Program. There are no set-asides or incumbents noted in the contract documents. The project budget is $1,000,000, and the contractor is responsible for providing all fill needed for the backstop from an off-site source. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to the bid opening.