Florida Reef Fish Survey Mail Survey

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has officially awarded the contract for the Florida Reef Fish Survey Mail Survey, identified by solicitation number FWC 25/26-20, to Esbeck Investments LLC doing business as Andrick and Associates. The award was based on a competitive bidding process that culminated in a bid opening on October 9, 2025, and resulted in a winning bid of $232,633.00. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541910 and is valued between $50,000 and $150,000, indicating a significant project scope related to marine and environmental survey activities within Florida. The agency's primary point of contact for this contract is Martin Ehlen, reachable via email or phone, and further details about the solicitation can be accessed through the Florida Marketplace. The notice of the agency’s decision to award the contract will be publicly posted starting October 20, 2025, at 4:00 pm Eastern Time, with a 72-hour window for any interested parties to file protests or objections, excluding weekends and holidays. Failure to submit a protest within this period or to post the required bond or security will result in a waiver of any legal proceedings under Florida Statutes Chapter 120. The awarded bid tabulation confirms that Esbeck Investments LLC was selected based on the responsiveness and competitiveness of their bid, and the contract will support the agency’s efforts in conducting reef fish surveys through mail survey methodologies across Florida.