Bird Island Restoration

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is soliciting competitive bids for the Bird Island Restoration project located in Brevard, Florida. The scope of work involves removing existing failed oyster walls, dredging soil from the southwest of the island, and redistributing it across the northeast side. Additionally, the project requires the installation of six limestone boulder and bedding stone oyster reefs along the northeast shoreline, as well as planting native vegetation within the fill area, all in accordance with the provided plans, specifications, and permits. The project has an estimated budget ranging from $500,000 to $1,500,000, with key dates including a mandatory pre-bid conference on November 4, 2025, and bid submissions due by November 19, 2025. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and with SunBiz prior to submitting their bids. To access detailed construction plans and related documents, vendors are instructed to submit a Confidentiality Exemption Form via email to the designated contact. The procurement process emphasizes compliance with Florida statutes, encourages diversity, and outlines specific submission procedures, with the contract aimed at restoring and enhancing the ecological health of Bird Island through shoreline stabilization and habitat improvement measures.