Orange Hammock Wildlife Management Area Custom Swamp Buggy

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive bids for a custom swamp buggy to be used at the Orange Hammock Wildlife Management Area. The intent is to obtain a deck-style swamp buggy that can safely and efficiently transport people and equipment through the mud, rocky, or uneven terrain, and wet marshes and swamps typical of south Florida. The successful bidder must have experience manufacturing at least 10 swamp buggies for government agencies in south Florida, with at least one in the last 5 years. The contract will be for a one-year term upon issuance of the purchase order, with potential for extensions. Bids are due by March 13, 2024 at 2:30 PM ET, and the anticipated award date is March 18, 2024. The bid includes a base bid for the swamp buggy as well as several alternate bid items such as a protective cover, additional storage, winches, a bimini canopy, and a radio box. Pricing will be on a fixed-price basis with partial payments made at specific milestones during the manufacturing process.

Minority, woman, and veteran-owned businesses are encouraged to participate. The contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the lowest total price. The value of the contract is not explicitly stated, but the procurement is open to all qualified vendors, with no incumbent vendor or technology integration requirements mentioned.