Madison Blue Spring - Retaining Wall

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Design and Construction is soliciting sealed bids for retaining wall construction at Madison Blue Spring State Park in Lee, Florida, with bids due October 6, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Bidder prequalification is mandatory — each bidder must hold either a current biennial pre-qualification letter from FDEP's Bureau of Design and Construction or submit a current State Contractor license certification and Corporate Charter registration with the bid.

The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and permitting required to complete the retaining wall project in accordance with contract documents. The project must comply with green building standards pursuant to Executive Order 07-126 and Section 255.252(3), Florida Statutes, where applicable. All contractors and subcontractors must utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility.

Bid documents are available for download starting September 16, 2026. Bids will be posted no later than October 13, 2026, unless extended. Sealed bids must be delivered to FDEP Bureau of Design and Construction, 3800 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS #520, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, Attention: Logan Lee-Marple. The project manager is Johnathan Williamson; the park manager is Amy Bauer. Notices of Intent to Protest the Bid Specifications must be filed with Agency Clerk Lea Crandall within 72 hours after Bid Specifications are posted. The Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Any person requiring accommodations due to qualified disability should contact Logan Lee-Marple at least five workdays prior to bid opening.