Description
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is soliciting competitive sealed bids to manage and restore vegetation in a 1,000‑acre ephemeral wetland at Escribano Point Wildlife Management Area. The work requires a floating excavator and crew to remove mid‑story and over‑story vegetation, improve breeding habitat for the endangered reticulated flatwoods salamander, and comply with strict environmental and site‑access protocols. The contract is for a one‑year term with an optional three‑year renewal, and bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid site visit.
• Scope: vegetation removal using amphibious mulching machine, equipment cleaning, transport, and disposal.
• Location: Escribano Point WMA, Santa Rosa County, FL.
• Required equipment: floating excavator/mulching machine (track PSI ≤ 1.5, amphibious).
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference/site visit on 9 Sept 2026 (must bring 4×4 vehicle).
• Bid submission deadline: 25 Sept 2026, 2:00 PM ET (sealed bids only).
• Award anticipated: 29 Sept 2026; contract duration 1 year (renewable up to 3 years).
• Vendor must be registered in MyFloridaMarketplace and SunBiz; minority‑owned, women‑owned, and service‑disabled veteran businesses are encouraged.
• No subcontracting permitted; all work and equipment must be provided by the prime contractor.