Spiny Lobster and Stone Crab Trap Retrieval Program

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the administration, labor, and equipment necessary to retrieve spiny lobster and stone crab traps from state waters in Wakulla County, Florida. The contract will be effective from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with FWC having the option to renew the contract on a yearly basis for up to three additional years. Bids must be submitted by March 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET, with the public bid opening taking place on the same date and time. The bid price must include all costs associated with the program, including vessel fuel and disposal fees for all traps, trap debris, trap ropes, and buoys. FWC will award the contract to the responsive, responsible bidder who submits the lowest total bid price per region.

Certified minority-owned, woman-owned, and service-disabled veteran business enterprises are encouraged to participate. The contract will be funded through an annual appropriation by the Florida Legislature, and payment will be based on services rendered. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and no existing infrastructure or technology requires integration.