My Florida Marketplace #FWC 26/27-34

Eelgrass Harvesting and Planting Services for St. Johns River Restoration

This opportunity from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) seeks contractors for a large-scale eelgrass revegetation project in the St. Johns River region. - Government Buyer: - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Purchasing Office - Project Scope: - Harvesting, transporting, and planting wild native eelgrass (Vallisneria neotropicalis) in Lake George and Lake Monroe - Minimum of 15,000 eelgrass plants to be planted daily - Payment based on successful plantings - Products/Services Requested: - Eelgrass (Vallisneria neotropicalis) bare root relocated plant, public wild-collected - Part number: Vallisneria neotropicalis - Quantity: Not specified, but minimum daily planting requirement - Associated planting services (harvesting, transport, installation) - Unique Requirements: - Contractors must have at least three years of relevant experience - Strict quality and safety standards for plant handling and installation - Work must be completed within 90 days of Notice to Proceed for each planting period - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors named; focus is on biological supply and service - Estimated Contract Value: - $1,200,000 total over two years - Period of Performance: - Two-year contract - Planting anticipated during February-June in each year - 90-day completion window for each planting period

Description

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive pricing for the harvest and planting of wild native eelgrass within multiple locations on the St. Johns River. The project aims to replace lost submersed aquatic vegetation and improve habitat for fish, wildlife, and recreational opportunities. Vendors must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and with SunBiz prior to the bid opening. The solicitation includes detailed specifications available in the bid document.

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