Carolina Skiff for the Florida Keys WEA

Background
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is responsible for managing fish and wildlife resources in Florida. The goal of this contract is to procure a Carolina Skiff for the Florida Keys Wildlife Ecosystem Area (WEA) to support conservation efforts and enhance recreational opportunities in the region.

Work Details
The awarded contract involves the purchase of one Carolina Skiff from Old Salt Marine Inc. The total bid price for this skiff is $54,799. Other bidders included Technology International Inc. with a bid of $64,370, Manatee Marine Unlimited at $59,949.40, and Nassau Trading Inc at $58,536. Defense Marine, LLC submitted a bid of $34,000 but was deemed non-responsive. The contract specifies that only the bids from the listed vendors were accepted as timely.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed following the award decision on January 30, 2025, with specific delivery timelines to be determined post-award.

Place of Performance
The geographic location for the performance of this contract is primarily within the Florida Keys WEA.