State Reef Fish Survey Mail Survey

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking a contractor to conduct a comprehensive State Reef Fish Survey Mail Survey, solicited under bid number FWC 25/26-20. The project requires monthly mail surveys of recreational anglers to gather detailed information about fishing activities across Florida, involving three separate monthly mailings of approximately 10,000 survey pieces to randomly selected participants. Specific deliverables include an initial full survey, a postcard reminder, and a second full survey to non-responding households. The survey aims to collect critical data on fishing trips, dates, locations, and targeted species to support marine resource management. Evaluation criteria will be based on the lowest total bid price, with bidders required to provide pricing for mail quantities ranging from 6,001 to 10,000 pieces. The bid is advertised on September 23, 2025, with sealed bids due by October 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, and an anticipated award date of October 14, 2025. The initial contract term is two years from the purchase order issuance, with an option to renew for one additional year.

The solicitation encourages participation from certified minority-owned, woman-owned, and service-disabled veteran business enterprises. Bidders must be registered in both the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and Sunbiz systems prior to bid opening, with subcontracting permitted under the contract terms. The FWC will cover postage through its bulk mail permit, with the contractor responsible for printing, addressing, and mailing survey materials according to specified requirements. Optional testing scenarios include full side-by-side tests, non-response tests, shorter survey tests, larger sample size tests, and tear-off postcard tests. While a specific budget for the upcoming fiscal year is not detailed, the previous year's total project cost was $156,483. Bidders must comply with various state and federal regulations, including employment eligibility verification and anti-discrimination provisions. The survey will be conducted across all Florida jurisdictions, with a focus on collecting comprehensive data to support marine fisheries management.