Lake tarpon emergent plant revegetation

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the Lake Tarpon Emergent Plant Revegetation project in Pinellas County, Florida. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) requires vendors to supply and plant a minimum of 20,000 giant bulrush plants, 5,000 Egyptian paspalidium plants, 5,000 jointed spikerush plants, and 5,000 lance-leaf arrowhead plants within Lake Tarpon. Bids are due by February 29, 2024, and the project must be completed by June 5, 2024. Bidders are required to conduct a mandatory site visit prior to submitting a bid. FWC will award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder that submits the lowest price per plant for each species. The contract will be effective for one year, with FWC having the option to renew it annually for up to one additional year.

FWC encourages participation from minority, woman, and veteran-owned businesses. Payment will be made in two installments upon completion of 50% and 100% of the work. The project is funded by FWC, and no federal funds are involved. The contract value was not specified in the provided information.