Chassahowitzka WMA Road Maintenance - Agency Decision

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is soliciting bids for the maintenance of approximately 29 miles of roads within the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area under solicitation number FWC 25/26-106, with a response deadline of August 20, 2026. The estimated contract value is $180,000, and award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, meaning the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all mandatory requirements will be selected. Vendors must be registered in both MyFloridaMarketPlace and SunBiz prior to bid submission, and bids must be physically delivered in a sealed envelope to the Commission’s address in Tallahassee; digital submissions through the Vendor Information Portal or otherwise are not accepted. The work includes grading, debris removal, erosion control, and invasive species cleanup using specified heavy equipment such as a Caterpillar 120 Motor Grader and CCS7 Compactor, all while complying with Florida Statutes on workers’ compensation, tax obligations, and environmental protection, and minimizing disruption to public access. Contractors must adhere to strict performance and delivery requirements, including work hours limited to 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, and all services must be performed at the designated WMA locations. Delivery is FOB destination, with the contractor responsible for all transportation, packaging, and labeling costs, and each shipment must include gross, tare, and net weight markings along with the Purchase Order number. Inspection and acceptance occur upon delivery at the specified site, with formal written confirmation required from the Commission before payment. Contractors must comply with federal and state regulations including Buy American and Build America requirements, the American Rescue Plan Act (if applicable), and the Foreign Country of Concern Attestation form for those accessing personal identifying information. Additional obligations include media restrictions, prohibition of unapproved unmanned aircraft system use, reporting on Florida-grown food sourcing, full disclosure of lobbying activities under the Byrd Amendment, and submission of subcontractor minority status data. Invoices must be submitted to the Contract Manager with proper billing information, though no specific payment office or electronic invoicing system like WAWF is designated. All contract administration functions, including evaluation and acceptance, are managed by the Commission without a formally designated COR, COTR, or PCO named in the documentation.