Lake Miccosukee Mechanical Muck Management

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is soliciting competitive bids for the Lake Miccosukee mechanical muck management project, identified as solicitation FWC 26/27-11. The primary objective is to utilize heavy equipment to disturb the lake bottom in approved locations, such as Live Oak Point and Rococo Shoreline, to expose fresh, moist muck and expedite the deterioration and oxidation process. The contractor is expected to focus activities on the muck layer while minimizing disturbance to the underlying mineral sediment. This project has an estimated budget of $355,000 and includes an initial one-year term with an option for a first renewal year. Bidders must provide pricing on a per-acre, per-treatment basis and submit three references related to ground disturbance activities in similar environments. To be considered for award, vendors must be responsive and responsible, which includes mandatory attendance at a pre-bid conference and site visit scheduled for October 8, 2026. Bids must be submitted in physical format, as digital submissions will be deemed non-responsive, and must be received by the deadline of October 27, 2026. Prospective contractors must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace and Sunbiz systems. The contract requires rigorous activity tracking via GPS, with data submitted in specific formats like .shp or .kmz, and necessitates the submission of weekly contract management reports to verify treated acreage. Compliance with various state and federal regulations is required, including non-discrimination, accessibility standards, and certifications regarding scrutinized companies. All work must be completed and final invoices submitted by June 4, 2027.