Yellow River Bank Revegetation

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for supplying and planting native vegetation on the riverbank of the Yellow River in Okaloosa County, Florida, following a stabilization project. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) specifies the need for 325 containerized plantings in 3-gallon containers to be installed at 15-foot spacing. The bid timeline includes a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on December 19, 2023, a deadline for questions on December 22, 2023, sealed bids due by January 19, 2024, and an anticipated award date of January 29, 2024. The contract will be effective for one year upon issuance of the Purchase Order, with an option to renew for one additional year. The successful bidder will be responsible for all permitting, debris disposal, and site preparation as outlined in the Scope of Work, and payment will be based on the actual number of plantings installed and approved by the Engineer.

The ITB encourages participation by minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises. The estimated budget for the project is $35,000. Vendors submitting a bid should be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with Sunbiz prior to the bid opening. There is no information provided regarding incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.