Timber inventory multi-area

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive Timber Inventory Multi-Area project, primarily focused on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and Wildlife Environmental Areas (WEAs) in Leon County. The solicitation, identified as FWC 24/25-34, requires a vendor to conduct detailed timber inventories across approximately 11 areas in three FWC regions, with specific requirements for data collection and reporting. Deliverables include raw inventory data, timber assessment reports, and populating an ArcGIS Geodatabase with comprehensive timber attributes such as tree species, size, height, and other relevant characteristics. Vendors must establish and measure sample plots using prescribed methodological approaches, collecting detailed data about forest resources. The project requires precise field data collection, subsequent data analysis, and report drafting, with a mandatory completion date of June 10, 2025, and an option for a one-year contract renewal. Bids are due by 4:00 PM (ET) on November 19, 2024, with an anticipated contract award date of November 22, 2024. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest total price across all areas and years, with the contract awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder.

The FWC actively encourages participation from minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises, promoting diversity in the bidding process. Potential bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to bid opening. The estimated project budget is $350,000, with pricing requested for each of the 11 potential inventory areas and flexibility for FWC to select specific areas based on pricing and budget availability. Payment terms include options for cost reimbursement, fixed price, and fixed fee/unit rate deliverables. The awarded contractor may potentially allow other state agencies to utilize the contract, enhancing its broader utility. Vendors must demonstrate technical capability to collect precise forest inventory data, utilize appropriate geospatial tools, and provide comprehensive reporting that meets FWC's specific requirements. No incumbent vendor information is explicitly provided in the solicitation documents.