Description
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is soliciting competitive sealed bids to harvest, transport, and plant native eelgrass (Vallisneria neotropicalis) on the St. Johns River (Lake George and Lake Monroe) to restore sub‑mersed aquatic vegetation and improve habitat. The contract is a two‑year award with a total estimated budget of $1.2 million. Bidders must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace and SunBiz, complete a mandatory on‑site visit, and submit a sealed bid by September 29, 2026. The award will be based on the highest number of plants offered at the lowest price per plant.