Long-term protected gopher tortoise conservation recipient site(S) for florida’s turnpike enterprise

The Florida Department of Transportation, Florida's Turnpike Enterprise, is soliciting bids from qualified bidders to establish one or more contracts for the acceptance of gopher tortoises at Long-Term Protected Gopher Tortoise Conservation Recipient Sites. The recipient sites must be located within a 100-mile north/south radius of the approximate midpoint of the Kissimmee Park Road Interchange Improvements and New Nolte Road Interchange project in Osceola County, Florida. The Department estimates the total quantity of gopher tortoises to be relocated under this contract. Bids are due by June 7, 2023 at 2:30pm ET, with a public bid opening to follow. The initial contract term will be for 3 years, with options to renew for up to 3 additional years. The method of compensation is based on unit rates, with the Department intending to award one or more contracts to the lowest combination of responsive and responsible bidder(s) to meet the Department's quantity requirements.

The solicitation encourages small, minority, women, and service-disabled veteran businesses to participate. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and comply with various State of Florida requirements regarding convicted vendors, discriminatory vendors, and scrutinized companies. No performance bond is required. The Department has not disclosed any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor has it provided a budget range for this procurement.