Shorebird Nesting Platform in West Lake Park

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive bids for the construction of a raised platform to create an artificial habitat for two species of seabirds in West Lake Park in Broward County. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) provides technical specifications, a calendar of events, and solicitation details, including a mandatory site visit on February 5, 2024, a deadline for questions on February 7, 2024, and sealed bids due by February 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET. The successful bidder will be required to construct the shorebird nesting platform in accordance with the contract documents and Chapter 255 of the Florida Statutes. The ITB also outlines diversity requirements, confidentiality and public records considerations, and includes attachments for a Confidentiality Exemption Form and a Site Visit Mandatory Attestation.

The Commission is committed to supporting Florida's diverse business community and encourages participation by minority, women, and veteran-owned enterprises. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and with Sunbiz prior to the bid opening. The contract does not mention any set-asides, incumbents, or funding requirements and sources. The contract term includes a Substantial Completion Date and Final Completion Date, and provides for liquidated damages if the contractor fails to meet the Substantial Completion Date. The pricing terms are not explicitly stated, but the contract requires the contractor to provide itemized costs and expenses related to any changes in the work.