Oyster Reef Enhancement at the FSU Coastal & Marine Laboratroy

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the acquisition, delivery, staging, and deployment by barge of native Florida limestone aggregate to enhance up to fourteen (14) subtidal oyster reefs at the Florida State University (FSU) Coastal & Marine Laboratory in Franklin County. The project requires the successful bidder to obtain, transport, and position the limestone on the seafloor according to specifications. Addendum #1 was recently released, modifying the Supplementary Terms and Conditions and providing answers to bidder questions. The bid must be submitted by April 10, 2024, and the anticipated award date is April 15, 2024. Vendors must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with Sunbiz prior to the bid opening. The project has an estimated budget of $320,000 and must be completed by June 15, 2024.

This contract opportunity does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The solicitation encourages diversity in the procurement program and requests that subcontracting opportunities reflect the diversity of the state's citizens. Pricing information is not included in the documents provided, but the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest valid bid. The contract does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.