Lake Montgomery Fishing Pier Rebid

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 Invitation to Bid (ITB) provides detailed specifications for the project, including the use of steel pilings and the requirement for the successful bidder to be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and with SunBiz prior to the bid opening. The ITB outlines the project timeline, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for February 26, 2024, a question submission deadline of March 4, 2024, and sealed bids due by 3:00 PM ET on March 19, 2024. The anticipated award date is March 25, 2024, and the estimated budget for the project is $600,000. Bidders must submit a completed Confidentiality Exemption Form to receive the construction plans and associated documents.

The FWC is committed to supporting the participation of minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises and encourages bidders to consider the State of Florida Mentor Protege Program. The agency has provided a soil report that indicates the pier can be supported by either 8-inch or 10-inch timber piles, or 8-5/8-inch or 10-3/4-inch closed-end steel pipe piles, with estimated pile lengths ranging from 26 feet to 39 feet depending on the boring location. Bids will be evaluated on responsiveness and responsibility, with the lowest qualified bid being awarded the contract. The contract term is not specified, but the project must be completed by the established substantial and final completion dates, which may include liquidated damages for delays.