Opportunity
My Florida Marketplace #FWC 26/27-25
FWC Okaloacoochee Slough WMA Fence Removal, Replacement, and Land Management Project
Posted
September 23, 2026
Respond By
October 27, 2026
Identifier
FWC 26/27-25
NAICS
238990, 115116
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking bids for a large-scale fence and land management project at the Okaloacoochee Slough Wildlife Management Area in Hendry County, Florida. - Government Buyer: - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) - Scope of Work: - Removal of approximately 159,600 linear feet of existing barbed wire fence, including all gates and posts - Installation of 56,400 linear feet of 4-strand barbed wire fence - Installation of 32,300 linear feet of 3-strand smooth wire fence - Supply and installation of 42 galvanized steel 16-foot tube gates (with horizontal braces and hardware) - Supply and installation of 45 galvanized 3-foot pedestrian spring back gates (self-closing and latching) - Clearing of vegetation to ground level within a 50-foot right-of-way interior of the fence and gates (approx. 100,000 linear feet) - Installation of approximately 20 miles (105,600 linear feet) of 16-foot-wide fire lines, including leveling and grading - Products/Services Requested: - Fencing materials (barbed wire, smooth wire, galvanized steel gates) - Vegetation clearing and mulching services - Fire line installation and land preparation - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must provide unit prices for each major task - All work must meet specified construction standards for fencing and gates - Project duration is four years, with work to begin within 30 days of purchase order issuance - No specific OEMs or proprietary brands are named; standard commercial fencing and gate materials are required.
Description
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive pricing for fence line removal and replacement, right-of-way vegetation clearing, and fire line installation within Okaloacoochee Slough Wildlife Management Area in Hendry County, per the specifications contained herein. Vendors must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to the bid opening. The solicitation is an Invitation to Bid with a response due date of October 27, 2026. Bidders can download the bid document from the provided link on the Florida Vendor Information Portal (VIP) website.