Lake Kissimmee Revegetation – Emergent Vegetation

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the Lake Kissimmee Revegetation - Emergent Vegetation project. The contract involves supplying and planting emergent aquatic and wetland plants, including maidencane, giant bulrush, and Egyptian paspalidium, within Lake Kissimmee in Polk County, Florida. The project has an estimated budget of $500,000 and a completion date of June 10, 2023. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on September 30, 2022, and sealed bids are due by October 26, 2022. The FWC will award the contract by October 31, 2022. Contractors must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system, have the necessary licenses and experience, and meet insurance requirements to perform the work. Payment will be made in two installments upon 50% and 100% completion of the project.

The FWC encourages participation by minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses and requires compliance with various state and federal laws, including those related to non-discrimination, public records, and drug-free workplaces. The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors and does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The ITB does not provide information about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.