YELLOW RIVER LITTLE GIN HOLE LANDING RESTORATION

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has issued solicitation number FWC 25/26-32C for the Yellow River Little Gin Hole Landing Restoration project, awarding the contract to A.C.T Environmental & Infrastructure, Professional Contracting Services. The project focuses on riverbank stabilization at the Little Gin Hole area of the Yellow River in Okaloosa, Florida, encompassing construction of wood revetment and other stabilization measures using tree materials sourced from designated harvest locations. The estimated budget for this contract is approximately $720,000. The solicitation and award process includes several key deadlines, beginning with the posting of the Notice of Agency Decision on January 21, 2025, and concluding with the response deadline on January 26, 2025. The Commission has established procedures for protests, allowing affected parties 72 hours to file a notice of protest following the posting of the decision, excluding weekends and state holidays, in accordance with Chapter 120 of Florida Statutes. Supporting documents highlight the procurement timeline, including a mandatory pre-bid conference held on December 10, 2025, and updates to key deadlines such as bid submission and public bid opening dates adjusted through an addendum issued December 23, 2025. The contract's terms and conditions, last revised in February 2024, outline comprehensive requirements for bidding, contractor compliance, permits, taxes, and legal adherence, guiding all participants through the procurement and execution phases. The agency contact for the project is Elbert Orellana, available for communication regarding the solicitation. Overall, this contract reflects a well-structured restoration effort with clear administrative and procedural guidelines to ensure fair competition, regulatory compliance, and successful environmental restoration outcomes.