Orange Hammock WMA- Road Repairs

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is soliciting competitive bids for the supply, delivery, spreading, and grading of Code B02 Bank Run Shell Base material at McCall Ranch Road and Orange Hammock WMA in Sarasota County, Florida. The scope of work is divided into three primary projects: road repairs starting approximately 1.7 miles east of Toledo Blade Blvd, the grading of 3.5 miles of road across two separate events, and the delivery of approximately 25 loads or 583 tons of material to be stockpiled at the Orange Hammock WMA shop compound. All road work must meet specific quality standards, including a finished width of 14 to 18 feet, a depth between 4 and 10 inches, and a minimum 4-inch center crown for water drainage. The estimated budget for this project is 246,800.00 dollars, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total price. The project must be completed by June 1, 2027, though work cannot begin until a Purchase Order or Notice to Proceed is issued. Notably, there is a payment blackout period for invoices between November 16, 2026, and January 16, 2027. Awarded vendors must provide a performance bond and verification of commercial general liability and workers compensation insurance before starting work. Bidders are required to be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace and SunBiz systems and must submit a sealed bid including a completed price sheet, acknowledgement form, references, and certifications regarding forced labor and scrutinized companies. Final acceptance of the work is contingent upon a final inspection by the Contract Manager and the submission of a notarized Certificate of Contract Completion.