Apalachicola Bay Oyster Restoration

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking a qualified contractor to manage the full lifecycle of an oyster reef restoration effort in Apalachicola Bay, Franklin County, Florida. The scope includes acquiring restoration materials, establishing staging areas, loading materials onto contractor‑provided flat‑deck barges, transporting them to designated reef sites, and deploying the material using water cannons, excavators, or bulldozers. The contract is a one‑year, fixed‑price award with an estimated budget of $3.5 million. Bidders must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace and SunBiz, attend a mandatory pre‑bid conference, and provide required certifications, performance bond, and insurance. The award is expected on November 6, 2026. • Coordinate purchase, delivery, staging, and barge transport of oyster restoration material. • Provide flat‑deck barges and deployment equipment (water cannon, excavator, bulldozer). • Ensure compliance with all FWC specifications, permits, and environmental regulations. • Submit detailed invoices, reports, and a Certificate of Contract Completion. • Maintain required certifications (minority/women/veteran‑owned, performance bond, insurance).