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Juvenile Gopher Tortoise Supplier

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Submission Closed09/14/2026, 06:30:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

This subcontract involves the supply and delivery of 15 juvenile gopher tortoises for prime contractors working on the Florida Department of Transportation State Road 91 widening projects. The supplier is responsible for sourcing and delivering tortoises that meet all Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission specifications. A critical requirement for this contract is the possession of valid FWC permitting for the transport and sale of these protected species. The opportunity was posted on September 3, 2026, with a response deadline of September 14, 2026, under NAICS code 114210.

General Info

Supply and deliver 15 FWC-compliant juvenile gopher tortoises for Florida DOT road projects.

Agency

Florida Department of Transportation

NAICS

114210 - Hunting and Trapping

Place of Performance

FL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DOT-ITB-27-8012-JR.

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Long-Term Protected Gopher Tortoise Conservation Recipient Site(s) for Florida's Turnpike Enterprise

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedSep 3

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Response DeadlineSep 14

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Submission Closed

09/14/2026, 06:30:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyFlorida Department of Transportation

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Organization / AgencyFlorida Department of Transportation

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Full Description

Supplies juvenile gopher tortoises for prime contractors on FDOT State Road 91 widening projects. Sources and delivers juvenile tortoises meeting Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) specifications. Requires FWC permitting for the transport and sale of protected species. Delivers 15 juvenile gopher tortoises.