St. Pete Campus Awning Replacements

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is soliciting competitive bids to replace four wind-damaged awnings at its St. Pete Headquarters Campus under solicitation number FWC 26/27-02, with a response deadline of September 7, 2026. The estimated contract value is $99,500, and all vendors must be registered in both MyFloridaMarketPlace and SunBiz prior to bid submission. Proposals must be submitted as sealed physical envelopes to the Commission’s address in Tallahassee; digital submissions through the Vendor Information Portal or any other electronic means are not permitted. The scope of work requires delivery of awnings that meet specified standards, with all shipments to be delivered F.O.B. destination, properly packaged and labeled with gross, tare, and net weights, along with the Purchase Order number. No formal packaging standards such as MIL-STD are referenced, and no preservation or environmental controls are required. Contractors must provide attachment-based documentation including a completed Bidder Acknowledgment Form, three project references, a Subcontractor Minority Status Report, a List of Subcontractors, an Executive Order 20-44 Attestation, and a Forced Labor Certification. Affirmative responses to certain conditions trigger additional reporting obligations, such as IRS Form 990 for entities receiving 50% or more of their budget from public funds or compliance with the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment for contracts over $100,000 in federal funds. Contractors are prohibited from engaging in media communication about the project without prior written approval and must obtain written authorization before using small Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Personnel performing work must be trained technicians subject to verification and replacement at the Commission’s discretion, and all individuals must comply with security protocols, including potential background checks. The Unique Entity ID is required for certification forms, and subcontractor minority status must be reported with each invoice using designated Certified Business Enterprise codes. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the delivery site within five working days based on conformance to the Scope of Work, applicable federal and state regulations, and warranty terms. Payment will be processed by the Commission’s designated Contract Manager upon certified invoice submission, with compliance mandated under Florida Statutes and Administrative Code, though no specific accounting codes or invoicing systems like WAWF are identified. No formal evaluation factors, weights, or award methodology are outlined, and while the contract references Florida’s equal bid procedures, the basis of award is not explicitly defined. Modifications require written agreement by