Bird Island Restoration

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has officially awarded the Bird Island Restoration project, identified by solicitation number FWC 25/26-30C, to Blue Terra LLC. The contract, valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000, was part of a competitive bidding process that culminated in a bid opening on November 19, 2025, where Blue Terra's bid of $196,677 was recognized as the successful proposal. The agency's notice of the award will be publicly posted starting November 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM, and will remain accessible for 72 hours until December 2, 2025, excluding weekends and holidays. During this period, any interested party adversely affected by the decision has the opportunity to file a protest in writing within the specified timeframe, in accordance with Florida Statutes Chapter 120. The project focuses on restoring Bird Island and is managed under the NAICS code 562910, which pertains to environmental remediation services. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, a state agency, oversees the contract, with Randy Golightly serving as the primary contact person. The contract details and related bid documentation, including the bid tabulation, are accessible through the Florida Vendor Marketplace. This process underscores the agency’s commitment to transparency and adherence to statutory procedures for procurement protests, ensuring fair competition and proper oversight of the awarded project.