Babcock/Webb WMA Mulching - AD

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has officially awarded the contract for the Babcock/Webb Wildlife Management Area Mulching project under solicitation number FWC 25/26-02 to Ground Level Inc. The project involves mulching services within the specified wildlife management area in Florida, with a contract value estimated between $50,000 and $150,000. The bid opening took place on October 13, 2025, and Ground Level Inc. submitted the lowest bid of $3,672, securing the award. The agency's notice of the award was posted on October 21, 2025, with a 72-hour window for protests ending on October 24, 2025, at 9:00 AM, excluding weekends and holidays. Interested parties who wish to challenge the decision must file a written protest within this period and comply with bonding requirements as stipulated by Florida law. The contract is managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, a state agency operating under the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The primary contact for this procurement is Randy Golightly, reachable via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. The procurement was conducted under the NAICS code 115310, which pertains to support activities for forestry and wildlife management. The awarded bid and related documentation, including the bid tabulation and protest procedures, are publicly accessible through the Florida Vendor Marketplace. This contract represents a critical component of the agency’s efforts to maintain and manage wildlife habitats through targeted mulching activities.