Public Notice

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BAY COUNTY, FLORIDA

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Bay County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking proposals from vendors capable of constructing an artificial reef in the Gulf of Mexico.

A MANDATORY Pre-Submittal Meeting will be held at Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 11:00 am (CDT) in the Purchasing Conference Room, 840 W. 11th Street, Suite 2500, Panama City, FL 32401.

SEALED PROPOSALS for RFP NO: 23-14 Artificial Reef Construction Project RESTORE Act will be received by the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BAY COUNTY, FLORIDA at the Purchasing Department, 840 West 11th Street, Suite 2500, Panama City, Florida 32401 up until 2:00 pm (CDT) Tuesday, June 13, 2023.  Proposals will be publicly opened immediately following the deadline. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to ensure that the Proposal is received on time.

Special Accommodation:  Any person requiring a special accommodation at a Pre-Bid Conference or Bid opening because of a disability should call the Purchasing Department   at (850) 248-8270 at least five (5) workdays prior to the Preā€‘Bid Conference or Bid opening.  For Hearing Impaired, Dial 1-800-955-8771 (TOO), and 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).

The Bay County Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals in the best interest of Bay County.

Bay County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bay County hereby notifies all Respondents that it will affirmatively insure that a contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement will be afforded the full opportunity to submit submittals in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual preference, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status in consideration for an award.

Submitted by Scott Nabers

Contract Administrator