My Florida Marketplace #FWC 25/26-75

This procurement seeks aviation services to support wildlife and vegetation surveys in the Everglades Complex of Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in Florida. - Government Buyer: - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Purchasing Office - Services Requested: - Helicopter rental services with qualified pilots for aerial wildlife and vegetation surveys - Approximately 30 flight hours annually (about 8 flights), primarily in May - Helicopters must have: - Turbine engines - Minimum useful load capability over 750 pounds - Two hours flight endurance - Removable doors - GPS with at least 200 waypoints - FAA Part 135 certification - Pilots must have: - FAA Commercial Pilot certificates - Instrument ratings - Medical certificates - Specified flight experience - Flexible scheduling, safety compliance, and communication equipment for passengers required - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and SunBiz - Bidders must provide references and detailed documentation - Only responsive and responsible contractors will be considered - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified providers - Place of Performance: - Everglades Complex of Wildlife Management Areas, including Everglades and Francis S. Taylor, Rotenberger, and Holey Land WMAs - Contracting office located in Tallahassee, FL - Contract Term: - Four years with option to renew annually for up to three additional years, contingent on performance and funding

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is soliciting bids for aviation services to conduct wildlife and vegetation surveys within the Everglades Complex of Wildlife Management Areas. The procurement involves helicopter rental services with qualified pilots to support aerial surveys as specified. Vendors must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to bid submission. The bid opening is scheduled for April 16, 2026.