Cultch Material Transport & Reef Site Placement (Environmental Restoration Logistics)

The contract involves the transport and strategic placement of recovered oyster shell, known as cultch, to designated reef restoration sites approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. All activities must strictly adhere to environmental guidelines and comply with the requirements set forth by the NOAA grant that funds the initiative, ensuring ecological integrity and regulatory alignment throughout the restoration process. The work is critical to rebuilding oyster habitats and supporting the recovery of coastal marine ecosystems in Florida waters. As a subcontract under the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida, the solicitation was posted on May 1, 2026, with responses due by May 22, 2026. The NAICS code 237990 identifies this as an other heavy and civil engineering construction activity, reflecting the logistical and engineering nature of the task. The place of performance is within Florida, though specific locations are not detailed in the provided data. All proposers are expected to demonstrate capability in handling and placing cultch in accordance with state and federal environmental standards to ensure long-term restoration success.