Description
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is seeking qualified vendors to provide long‑term protected gopher tortoise recipient‑site services for the State Road 91 widening project in Lake County. The contract will be awarded on a non‑exclusive basis, with an initial three‑year term and the possibility of up to three additional one‑year renewals based on performance and funding. Vendors must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketplace system, submit required certifications (e.g., qualifications, foreign‑country‑of‑concern, forced‑labor, scrutinized‑companies), and provide unit rates for adult/sub‑adult and juvenile gopher tortoises. Bids are due September 14, 2026, with questions due September 7, 2026. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s).
• Scope: relocation, receipt, temporary holding, and release of protected gopher tortoises (estimated 60 adults/sub‑adults and 15 juveniles).
• Compensation: unit‑price per tortoise (price not disclosed in solicitation).
• Contract term: 3 years, renewable up to 3 additional years.
• Mandatory registrations: MyFloridaMarketplace, electronic W‑9 submission.
• No pre‑bid conference or site visit required.
• Submission: electronic PDF via email to [email protected].