ITB 25-104 Artificial Reef Deployment

Citrus County, Florida, is seeking bids for the deployment of artificial reef materials as part of a project funded through a grant from the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council. The project involves adding concrete bridge materials at multiple locations within the Citrus County Fish Haven #1 Artificial Reef Site, situated approximately 19.2 miles southwest of Crystal River at a depth of around 30 feet. The deployment is authorized under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit Number SAJ-1999-00814, ensuring regulatory compliance. The solicitation, titled ITB 25-104, was posted on March 1, 2025, with a deadline for responses set for April 3, 2025. The contract is estimated to be valued between $500,000 and $1,500,000, and the project aims to enhance local marine habitats and support ecosystem restoration efforts. Interested vendors are directed to contact Karin McMahon via email for further details and to submit their bids through the designated vendor portal. The project emphasizes environmentally beneficial deployment of reef materials to promote marine life and recreational fishing opportunities, aligning with the county’s conservation and economic development goals. The solicitation is open to qualified organizations capable of executing the deployment within the specified parameters, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations governing underwater construction and habitat enhancement.