Lake Montgomery Fishing Pier

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the construction of a new aluminum fishing pier on Lake Montgomery in Lake City, Florida. The contract requires the selected contractor to secure all necessary permits, provide field supervision, maintain construction schedules, and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Bids must be submitted by a qualified and responsive bidder, with the contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on December 13, 2023, and questions from bidders must be received by December 20, 2023. Bids are due by January 16, 2024, at 3:00 PM ET, and the anticipated date for the notice of intended award is January 12, 2024. The project has an estimated budget of $425,000.

The FWC encourages diversity in its procurement program and requests that all subcontracting opportunities afforded by this solicitation enthusiastically embrace diversity. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to the bid opening. Bidders are also required to complete a Confidentiality Exemption Form (Attachment A) to receive an electronic copy of the construction plans and associated documents. The contract includes provisions for contractor insurance, use of subcontractors, termination, and other standard contractual obligations.