BIDS ARE REQUESTED FROM QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS BY THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF:

PROJECT NO:                  FWC 10/11-32

PROJECT NAME:             CAMP BRANCH CREEK HYDROLOGIC RESTORATION

PROJECT LOCATION:     PUTNAM COUNTY, FLORIDA

FOR:

       Work on this proposed project is comprised of filling the adjacent rim ditch, regrading of existing on site access trail and staging areas, planting with native vegetation, and stabilization of all project areas using erosion control BMP’s.

QUALIFICATION:

       Each bidder whose field is governed by Chapters 399, 455, 489 and 633, Florida Statutes for licensure or certification must submit qualification data of their eligibility to submit proposals with their bid.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE:

       A non-mandatory pre-bid conference has been scheduled for 11:00 a.m. (EST), Wednesday, November 10, 2010, on site at Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area (WMA) (approximately 10 miles south of Palatka on SR 19), Caravelle Ranch Road, Putnam County, Florida. Coordinates: N29° 30' 48", W81° 44' 02"

REQUIRED BONDS:

       Bids shall be accompanied by a bid guarantee of not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid.

       After award of contract, a 100% performance bond and a 100% labor and material payment bond will be required.

       Sealed bids will be received, publicly opened and read aloud on:

DATE AND TIME: November 30, 2010, 3:00 p.m. (EST)

PLACE:

       Purchasing Office, Room 364, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600, (850)488-3427

PROPOSAL:

       Bids must be submitted in full accordance with the requirements of the Drawings, Specifications, Bidding Conditions and Contractual Conditions.

BID PACKAGE:

       Bid documents shall be obtained from the Commission, upon payment of $100.00, non-refundable, for one set. The payment envelope MUST be plainly marked on the outside with the bid number. The bid package will be sent overnight upon receiving payment by the above-mentioned Purchasing Office. Provide contact information, phone and fax number, as well as complete return address. DO NOT PROVIDE POST OFFICE BOX FOR RETURN ADDRESS.

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CONTACT PERSON:

Direct questions to:

Ms. Sharita Spradley

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

Purchasing Department

620 South Meridian Street

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600

Tel.: (850)488-3427

Fax: (850)921-2500

Email: sharita.spradley@MyFWC.com