Dinner Island Ranch WMA Canal Cleaning and Maintenance

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is soliciting competitive bids for canal cleaning and maintenance services at the Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Area in Hendry County. The project encompasses over 50 miles of canals, with a primary focus on main drainage canals connected to reservoirs and those upstream of discharge points. The scope of work includes cleaning canals, clearing right-of-way vegetation, and the chemical spraying of aquatic vegetation to improve water quality, minimize sediment buildup, and ensure continued maintenance access. The resulting contract will have a three-year term, with a budget of 150,000 dollars for the current fiscal year. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total price based on combined unit prices per tenth of a mile for the three primary services. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace and SunBiz systems. Required submission documents include a signed ITB Acknowledgement Form, a Price Sheet, and a References Form, all delivered in a sealed envelope by the deadline of October 16, 2026. Notably, subcontracting is strictly prohibited. Performance is subject to specific restrictions, including a ban on work during quota hunts, and must adhere to the South Florida Water Management District’s Best Management Practices and various state and federal regulations, including the Davis-Bacon Act and Build America, Buy America provisions.