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FWC seeks aerial survey services using Cessna 337 Skymaster or DeHavilland Twin Otter for right whale detection

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for aerial survey services to detect right whales along the Atlantic coastal waters of Florida and Georgia. - Government Buyer: - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Aircraft must be Cessna 337 Skymaster or DeHavilland Twin Otter - No specific vendors named; bidders must provide aircraft and pilot services - Products/Services Requested: - Annual aerial surveys during the calving season (December 1 to March 31) - Approximately 350 flight hours per season - Aircraft and pilot services, including provision of plane, pilot, co-pilot, fuel, oil, and survey equipment - Flight operations based out of St. Augustine Airport - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Aircraft must meet FAA qualifications and specific equipment/safety standards - Pilots must be FAA qualified - Pricing is based on hourly flight rates - Contract term is two years, ending June 30, 2028 - Vendor registration in MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and SunBiz required before bid opening

Description

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive pricing for aerial surveys of the Atlantic coastal waters of Florida and Georgia annually from December through March to detect the presence of right whales. The procurement involves obtaining aircraft and pilot services as specified in the solicitation. Vendors must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and with SunBiz prior to the bid opening. The bid is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) and is open from September 10, 2026, to October 7, 2026.

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