Orange Hammock WMA- Road Repairs

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is soliciting competitive bids for solicitation FWC 26/27-29 to provide the supply, delivery, spreading, and grading of Code B02 Bank Run Shell Base material at McCall Ranch Road and the Orange Hammock WMA in Sarasota County, Florida. The scope of work is divided into three projects: road repairs starting 1.7 miles east of Toledo Blade Blvd, the grading of 3.5 miles of road performed in two separate events, and the delivery of approximately 583 tons of material to be stockpiled at the Orange Hammock WMA shop compound. Technical specifications require a finished road width of 14 to 18 feet, a depth between 4 and 10 inches, and a 4-inch center crown for water drainage. The project has an estimated budget of 246,800.00 dollars and must be completed by June 1, 2027. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total price. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace and SunBiz systems and submit a sealed bid including a price sheet, acknowledgement form, and references. Awardees are required to provide a performance bond and proof of commercial general liability and workers compensation insurance before starting work. Key administrative requirements include a pre-work on-site planning meeting and adherence to a payment blackout period between November 16, 2026, and January 16, 2027. Compliance with the Build America, Buy America provision and various Florida statutory certifications regarding forced labor and scrutinized companies is mandatory.