Lake Kissimmee Revegetation - Emergent Vegetation

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for a Lake Kissimmee Revegetation project focused on emergent and wetland vegetation restoration in Osceola County, Florida. The procurement involves supplying and planting specific native plant species, including Egyptian paspalidium (Kissimmee grass), giant bulrush, bald cypress, and Carolina willow, sourced from nursery-grown, private wild-collected, or relocated sources. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with Sunbiz prior to bid opening. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for November 26, 2024, with final bids due by December 19, 2024. The Commission will award the bid to the responsive, responsible bidder(s) who submits the highest "TOTAL NUMBER OF PLANTS" or "TOTAL NUMBER OF TREES" for each specified species. The project must be completed by June 13, 2025, and requires detailed specifications for plant delivery, planting techniques, and site restoration.

The solicitation encourages participation from Certified Minority-owned, Woman-owned, and Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, providing potential opportunities for diverse contractors. While specific budget allocations are provided for each plant species, the overall project budget is not explicitly stated in the documentation. Vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical specifications, delivery requirements, and quantity commitments. The procurement is limited to vendors who can demonstrate compliance with the FWC's detailed planting and vegetation restoration guidelines. Registration requirements include being active in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and having a valid registration with Sunbiz, which may limit participation to businesses properly registered in Florida. The contract appears to be structured to allow potential multiple award scenarios, with selections made based on the most comprehensive plant supply proposals for each specified species.