The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is soliciting competitive bids to supply, deliver, spread, and grade shell road‑base material (Code B02 – Bank Run Shell Base) for road repairs on McCall Ranch Road and the Orange Hammock Wildlife Management Area in Sarasota County. The contract is a one‑year, fixed‑price award with an estimated budget of $246,800. Bidders must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace and SunBiz, attend a mandatory pre‑bid conference/site‑visit on September 28, 2026, and submit sealed bids by October 16, 2026. The award is anticipated on October 20, 2026, with work to be completed by June 1, 2027. A performance bond equal to 100 % of the contract price is required. The project includes all material, delivery, and grading labor, and the contractor is responsible for permits, warranties, and any liquidated damages for delays.
• Scope: Supply and place shell road‑base material, grading to specifications.
• Location: McCall Ranch Rd & Orange Hammock WMA, Sarasota County, FL (coordinates 27.113031, ‑82.155272).
• Budget: $246,800 (estimated).
• Contract term: 1 year, work completed by 2027‑06‑01.
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference/site visit: 2026‑09‑28.
• Bid submission deadline: 2026‑10‑16 (sealed).
• Required registrations: MFMP and SunBiz.
• Performance bond: 100 % of contract price.
• Evaluation: Lowest responsive, responsible bid.