Okaloacoochee Slough WMA Fence Line Project

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is soliciting competitive bids for the Okaloacoochee Slough WMA Fence Line Project in Hendry County, Florida. The scope of work includes the removal of approximately 159,600 linear feet of barbed wire fence and the installation of approximately 56,400 linear feet of 4-strand barbed wire and 32,300 linear feet of 3-strand smooth wire. Additionally, the contractor must install 42 sixteen-foot gates and 45 three-foot pedestrian spring back gates, perform right-of-way vegetation clearing 50 feet interior of the fence lines, and complete fire line installation. The project has an estimated budget of 520,000 dollars and an initial contract term of four years, with work required to commence within 30 days of purchase order issuance. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace and SunBiz systems. Sealed bids are required by October 20, 2026, at 3:00 pm ET, and digital submissions are strictly prohibited. Award decisions will be based on the bidder's responsiveness and responsibility, with specific unit pricing required for fence removal, installation, clearing, and gates. The contractor is prohibited from subcontracting and must comply with various regulations, including the Build America, Buy America provision, Davis-Bacon Act wage standards for federally funded construction, and strict guidelines regarding the disturbance of wetlands and the prevention of non-native species contamination.