Roadcapping on Fisheating Creek WMA

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is soliciting competitive bids for road capping services on the Fisheating Creek Wildlife Management Area (FEC WMA) in Glades County. The project requires road capping for Banana Grove Road (1 mile) and an adjoining parking loop (0.1 mile), with bidders required to supply and deliver DOT-certified shell rock or lime rock road material to cap roads to a minimum 4-inch depth, creating a smooth surface suitable for two-wheel drive vehicles. Mandatory site visits are required prior to bid submission, with questions due by January 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. Sealed bids must be received by January 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, with a public bid opening held the same date and time. Bidders must provide a fixed price for the entire 1.1 miles of road capping services, including all labor, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies, mobilization, demobilization, and insurance. The award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the lowest bid price, with bidders required to provide a minimum of three references for similar completed projects.

Subcontracting is not permitted under this solicitation, and bidders must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and the SunBiz system prior to bid opening. The contractor will be responsible for all permitting requirements, compliance with DOT standards, and repair of any contractor-induced damage to infrastructure or natural resources. The contract will be effective for one year from the issuance of the Purchase Order, with project completion required by May 30, 2026. Liquidated damages of $150.00 per calendar day will be assessed for delays beyond the specified completion date. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the procurement falls under state purchasing Chapter 287, Florida Statutes, and incorporates standard FWC Purchase Order Terms and Conditions. These include compliance with federal and state laws, insurance requirements, workers' compensation coverage, employment eligibility verification through E-Verify, and public records requirements. All work must be inspected and approved by the FWC Project Manager, with the contractor required to provide load tickets for all delivered road fill material.