Spirit of The Wild Modular Home

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is requesting sealed bids for construction of a modular home facility in Hendry County, Florida, under ITB FWC 26.27-13C, with bids due October 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit on September 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET at 1232 CR 832, Felda, Florida.

The scope encompasses construction of a new modular home, pervious gravel road and grading, an above-ground septic system, one potable water well, and connection of all utilities. All work must comply with the contract documents and Chapter 255 of the Florida Statutes. Attendance at the mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is required for bid responsiveness.

The estimated project budget is $700,000. The anticipated notice of intended award is October 26, 2026.

Written questions are due September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, with anticipated responses posted by October 7, 2026. Technical specifications and construction plans are available upon submission of a completed Confidentiality Exemption Form to the Procurement Manager, Elbert Orellana (elbert.orellana@myfwc.com). Sealed bids must be submitted in physical envelopes clearly marked with the solicitation number and opening date and time; digital submissions are not accepted. A public bid opening is scheduled for October 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET.

The Commission encourages diversity in procurement and recommends that bidders consider the State of Florida Mentor Protege Program for subcontracting opportunities. Bidders are prohibited from contacting agency employees concerning the solicitation between release and 72 hours following the posting of the notice of intended award, except in writing to the Procurement Manager. All submissions are subject to Florida's public records law; bidders must clearly mark any information claimed as confidential or exempt from disclosure.