Marine fisheries enhancement center build out 1006. 014 and expansion 1006. 015

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive pricing for the build-out of an existing 14,000 SF office and hatchery facility, as well as the construction of a new 5,640 SF prefabricated metal building, along with all associated piping, equipment, and site work, for the Marine Fisheries Enhancement Center Build Out 1006.014 and Expansion 1006.015 project located in Hillsborough County, Florida. The project has an estimated budget of $5,800,000 and a 425-calendar-day duration to substantial completion. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 19, 2023, and sealed bids are due by December 12, 2023, with the intended award date of December 15, 2023. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to the bid opening, and they must submit a completed Confidentiality Exemption Form to receive the technical specifications and construction plans.

The FWC is committed to supporting diversity in its procurement program and encourages the participation of minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises. The Commission cautions bidders about the public records law in Florida and advises them to clearly segregate and mark any information they consider confidential or exempt from disclosure. The project is locally funded and does not require federal Davis-Bacon wage requirements. There is no incumbent vendor or contractor identified, and the successful bidder will be required to establish a local office within 300 miles of the project site.