Orange Hammock WMA Road Repairs

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is soliciting competitive bids for Orange Hammock Wildlife Management Area (OHWMA) Road Repairs, specifically focusing on McCall Ranch Road in Sarasota County. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) requires a contractor to supply, deliver, spread, and grade shell road base material, with the primary project scope involving repair of 1.18 miles of roadway requiring approximately 4,444 tons of material spread to a minimum depth of 4 inches and width of 14-18 feet. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for November 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, with written questions due by November 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET. Sealed bids must be received by December 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with a public bid opening at the same time. Bidders must provide three verifiable references for similar projects, be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and Sunbiz systems, and be prepared to deliver 25-100 loads per day using 18-22 cubic yard dump trucks. The award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the lowest total price, with the Commission reserving the right to reject any bids and conduct interviews or inspections prior to award.

The contract allows for subcontracting, with contractors required to submit a Subcontractor Minority Status Report with each invoice and a List of Subcontractors with the bid. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the procurement emphasizes compliance with state and local laws and encourages diverse participation. The project has an established budget of $220,000.00, with pricing to be determined per ton of material delivered, spread, and graded, inclusive of all material costs and delivery charges. Contractors will be responsible for upfront payment of materials and permit costs, and face potential liquidated damages of $100.00 per calendar day for delays beyond the specified completion date. The contract term is one year from purchase order issuance, with work to be completed and billed by June 13, 2026, and final invoices due by June 20, 2026. A secondary project phase involving approximately 4,532 tons may be included if funding permits, and the scope includes grading McCall Ranch Road twice during the contract period.