Description
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is soliciting competitive bids for mechanical muck management at Lake Miccosukee. The contractor will use heavy equipment to disturb the lake‑bottom muck, exposing it to air so it dries, oxidizes, and breaks down more quickly. The work may be performed in multiple passes across up to 1,168.6 acres, with the exact acreage and sequencing determined by site conditions and budget. The contract is for one year with an optional one‑year renewal, and the estimated budget is $355,000. Bidders must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace and SunBiz, attend a mandatory pre‑bid conference/site visit, and submit a sealed bid by October 27, 2026. The award is anticipated on October 30, 2026.
• Location: Lake Miccosukee, Leon/Jefferson County, FL (≈1,168 acres across six sites)
• Scope: Mechanical disturbance of organic muck and vegetation using excavators/tillers to accelerate drying and oxidation
• Contract term: 1 year (with one‑year renewal option)
• Estimated budget: $355,000
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference/site visit (date not specified)
• Bid submission deadline: 27 Oct 2026, 4:00 PM ET (sealed envelope)
• Award date: 30 Oct 2026
• Required registrations: MyFloridaMarketPlace, SunBiz
• Primary contact: Elbert Orellana, Procurement Manager (email & phone provided)