Chassahowitzka WMA - Boundary Mulching ITB Withdrawal under 287.057(6)

AI Summary

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is withdrawing the ITB for boundary mulching in Chassahowitzka WMA due to insufficient bids and will proceed with an exceptional purchase under Florida law.

Opportunity details

Solicitation No.: IN-15142
Type / RFx: Source Sought
Status: OPEN
Level: state
Published Date: February 18, 2026
Due Date: —
NAICS Code: 115310 AI guide
Jurisdiction: florida
State: florida
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

Description

The Commission, having received less than two responsive bid on FWC 25/26-53 states its intent to withdraw FWC 25/26-53 and its intent to proceed with the purchase of boundary mulching in Chassahowitzka Wild Management Area, pursuant to section 287.057(6), Florida Statutes, in lieu of re-soliciting for competitive sealed bids. This is the final posting by the Commission on the Vendor Information Portal (VIP) regarding this ITB.

The Commission intends to proceed to negotiate on the best terms and conditions for the State of Florida. This is not an award for Solicitation FWC 25/26-53. This is a notice of withdrawal and proceeding as an exceptional purchase after receipt of less than two (2) responsive bids, per Solicitations section 287.057(6), Florida Statutes. This purchase is excepted by law from the requirements for competitive procurement.

Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Any protests must be filed with the Purchasing Office, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1875 Orange Avenue East, Tallahassee, Florida 32311-6160 and within the time
prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, and Chapter 28-110, Florida Administrative Code.

Advertisement number: IN-15142, original advertisement number: ITB-14905.

Key dates

February 18, 2026Published

AI classification tags

wildlife management boundary mulching land management services vegetation control state government contracting

Frequently asked questions

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