Road Maintenance and Capping on Spirit-of-the-Wild WMA

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is issuing an Invitation to Bid for road maintenance and capping services along 11.3 miles of roads at the Spirit-of-the-Wild Wildlife Management Area, with a contract duration of three years. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace and SunBiz systems prior to bid submission. The procurement emphasizes competitive pricing, with award going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all technical, safety, and regulatory requirements. The scope includes routine road grading, shaping, and application of specified capping materials, all in accordance with FWC and FDOT standards, with work inspections conducted at the project site by FWC personnel. Deliveries are to be made F.O.B. destination during weekday business hours, with strict labeling, packing, and documentation standards, and no extra charges for packing or crating are permitted. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of federal and state regulations, including clauses on labor standards, debarment, environmental protections, and transparency, along with specific attestations related to foreign concerns, lobbying, and labor practices. Bidders must submit detailed certifications and forms, including attestations regarding foreign countries of concern, anti-lobbying, and forced labor, and must certify compliance with laws such as the Drug-Free Workplace Act and the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment. The evaluation process prioritizes responsiveness, responsibility, and price, with the potential for bid rejection if requirements are not met. Administrative procedures specify that invoices be submitted electronically after work completion, with payments contingent upon inspection and approval, and all work must adhere to specified performance timelines and quality standards. The bid submission must be sealed, clearly marked with the bid number, and include all required certifications and forms, with the deadline set for August 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET.