Bids requested for artificial reef construction services in Taylor County.

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BIDS
The Taylor County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting bids for ARTIFICIAL REEF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES.
Qualified firms or individuals desiring to provide the requested services must submit their bid package in an envelope or similar package marked “Sealed bids for ARTIFICIAL REEF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES” to the Clerk of Court, 1st Floor Courthouse, 108 North Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida 32347 to arrive no later than 4:00 p.m. local time, on Friday, March 13, 2026.
All bids MUST have name and mailing address clearly shown on the outside of the envelope or package when submitted. Bids will be opened, and respondents announced at 6:05 p.m. local time, or as soon thereafter as practical, on March 17, 2026, in the Board of County Commissioner board room at the Taylor County Administrative Complex, 201 East Green Street, Perry, Florida 32348.
The County reserves the right, in its sole absolute discretion, to reject any or all bids, to cancel or withdraw this bid at any time waive any irregularities in the bid process. The County reserves the right to award any contract(s) to the bidder/respondent whom it deems to offer the best overall service; therefore, the County is not bound to award any contract(s) based on the quoted price. The County, in its sole and absolute discretion, also reserves the right to waive minor defects in the process and to accept the bid deemed to be in the County’s best interest. The County, in its sole and absolute discretion, also reserves the right to assign a local business preference in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid price.
No faxed bids will be accepted. BID PACKAGES MAY ALSO BE OBTAINED FROM www.taylorcountygov.com.
The total project Budget is not to exceed $60,000 (Sixty Thousand Dollars). This is the total available budget and includes all expenses and contingencies. The contract will be effective from anticipated award date in early May 2026. Project shall be completed by the vendor by August 30, 2026.
For additional information contact Victor Blanco, Taylor County Marine Extension Agent, 203 Forest Park Drive, Perry, FL 32348, (850) 838-3508, victorblancomar@ufl.edu.