Satellite Beach Estuarine Habitat Restoration

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the Satellite Beach Estuarine Habitat Restoration project, a construction initiative located in Brevard County aimed at improving estuarine habitat in the Banana River. The procurement is structured as an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for constructing 19 rock reefs and installing 4 warning signs at specific geographic coordinates. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to bid opening, and must submit a completed Confidentiality Exemption Form to receive construction plans and technical specifications. The bid is scheduled for advertisement on October 1, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit on October 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET at the Satellite Beach Fire Department. Sealed bids are due by November 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET, with an anticipated award date of November 11, 2025, and a project completion timeline of 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

The FWC emphasizes diversity in its procurement, encouraging participation by minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises through the State of Florida Mentor Protege Program. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including references, experience questionnaires, financial information, and proof of licensing. The contract requires performance and labor and material payment bonds of 100% for contracts exceeding $100,000, with specific insurance requirements including general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage. The project budget is estimated at $3,000,000, with funding sourced from state resources. Bidders will be evaluated based on responsiveness and responsibility, with the lowest qualified bidder expected to receive the contract. Liquidated damages are set at $200 per calendar day for substantial completion delays. The solicitation includes provisions for three potential bid alternates: additional rock reefs, additional warning signs, and removal of existing oyster bag materials, providing flexibility in project scope and potential contract value.