Opportunity
Dept of Management Services Florida #Bid Number (Ascending)
Bay County Solicits Vendors for Artificial Reef Module Deployment (NRDA Project)
Posted
June 23, 2026
Identifier
Bid Number (Ascending)
NAICS
237990, 488390
Bay County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified vendors for the deployment of artificial reef modules as part of the NRDA Artificial Reef Project. - Government Buyer: - Bay County Board of County Commissioners (local government, Panama City, FL) - Products/Services Requested: - 30 prefabricated concrete polyhedral artificial reef modules - Each module must weigh at least 4,000 pounds - Each module must be between 15 and 25 feet in height - Deployment services for placing the modules at designated locations within the Large Area Artificial Reef Site (LAARS) B offshore in the Gulf of Mexico - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must be registered with the Florida Department of State - Vendors must have completed a similar artificial reef project in the U.S. within the past five years - Vendors must not be listed on the state debarment list - Strict adherence to module specifications (size, weight, material) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Emphasis on prior experience with artificial reef projects and compliance with state registration and eligibility requirements
Description
The Bay County Board of County Commissioners is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for the Bay County Artificial Reef Program 2023 Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) Artificial Reef Project. The project involves deploying 30 prefabricated concrete polyhedral artificial reef modules at specified locations offshore of Bay County in the Gulf of Mexico. Modules must weigh at least 4,000 pounds and have a height between 15 and 25 feet. Vendors must meet specific qualifications including prior experience with artificial reef projects and compliance with state regulations.