Lake Tohopekaliga Mechanical Harvesting

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is soliciting competitive sealed bids to mechanically harvest and remove non‑mobile nuisance aquatic vegetation from Lake Tohopekaliga (Osceola County, FL). The work includes mobilizing equipment, harvesting plants, transporting the material to designated in‑lake disposal islands, contouring those islands, cleaning staging areas, and demobilizing equipment. The contract budget is $200,000 and the award will be a one‑year agreement. Bidders must be registered in MyFloridaMarketplace and SunBiz, must complete a mandatory on‑site inspection, and submit a full bid package by the October 2 deadline. The award is expected October 6, with work to be completed by December 10, 2026. • Scope: Mechanical removal of nuisance aquatic plants and associated sediment on ~18,810‑acre Lake Tohopekaliga. • Location: Kissimmee, Osceola County, FL (boat ramp at 1601 Scotty’s Rd). • Budget: $200,000 (estimated). • Contract term: 1 year, with work to finish by 12/10/2026. • Mandatory site visit required (date not specified). • Pre‑bid conference (non‑mandatory) on 9/15/2026, 10:00 AM ET. • Bid submission deadline: 10/2/2026, 2:30 PM ET (sealed paper bids only). • Award date: 10/6/2026. • Required certifications: MFMP registration, SunBiz registration, minority/women/veteran business encouragement, various state procurement certifications. • Deliverables: Completed plant removal, disposal island preparation, invoicing, final inspection, certificate of completion.