Description
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the installation of fire lines and vegetation clearing within the Okaloacoochee Slough Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Hendry County, Florida. The contractor will clear approximately 2 miles of right‑of‑way vegetation and install about 36 miles of fire lines (30‑ft‑wide root‑raked line plus a 16‑ft‑wide disked line). Work must begin within 30 days of purchase order issuance and be completed by June 30 2027. A mandatory pre‑bid conference and site visit are scheduled for September 24 2026; attendance is required for bid responsiveness. Bids must be submitted sealed by October 13 2026, with the award anticipated on October 16 2026. The contract is for one year with an option to renew up to three additional years, subject to performance and funding.
• Scope: vegetation clearing (2 mi) and fire‑line installation (≈ 36 mi) in a wetland‑sensitive area.
• Timeline: pre‑bid conference 24 Sep 2026 → bid deadline 13 Oct 2026 → award 16 Oct 2026 → work completion 30 Jun 2027.
• Mandatory attendance at pre‑bid/site‑visit; one representative per vendor for the site visit.
• Contractor must be registered in MyFloridaMarketplace and SunBiz, provide all equipment, comply with environmental and safety regulations, and carry fire extinguishers on equipment.
• No subcontracting allowed; diversity participation encouraged.
• Liquidated damages $150 per day for late completion.