Opportunity
My Florida Marketplace #FWC 26/27-03
FWC Solicits Bids for Ephemeral Wetland Restoration Using Floating Excavators
Posted
August 25, 2026
Respond By
September 30, 2026
Identifier
FWC 26/27-03
NAICS
115115, 238910
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the restoration of ephemeral wetland vegetation at the Escribano Point Wildlife Management Area in Santa Rosa County, FL. - Scope of Work: - Restoration and management of 1,000 acres of ephemeral wetlands - Requires use of floating excavators (track excavators suitable for wetland operation) - Removal and mulching of midstory and overstory woody vegetation to enhance habitat for the endangered reticulated flatwoods salamander - Contractor must provide all equipment and experienced crews - Equipment and Services: - Primary equipment: Floating excavator (NIGP code 22101526) - Service: Ephemeral wetland vegetation management - Contract Details: - Initial term is one year from purchase order issuance, with completion required by project deadline - Up to three annual renewal options, contingent on performance and funding - Pricing is per acre for initial and renewal years - Requirements: - Mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit - Vendors must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and SunBiz - Only responsive and responsible contractors will be considered - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.
Description
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive pricing for ephemeral wetland vegetation management of a total eligible acreage of 1,000 utilizing a floating excavator within the Escribano Point Wildlife Management Area. The procurement involves track excavators as specified in the solicitation. Vendors must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and with SunBiz prior to the bid opening. The bid is open and responses are due by September 30, 2026, at 21:00 UTC.