Custom Swamp Buggy and Fire-Management Equipment

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking bids for a custom-built Jeep-style swamp buggy with specialized off-road, water-tank, fire-management, storage, lighting, and optional pump, winch, canopy, cover, and radio equipment.

Florida > Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission


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Open (open)
ITB-17078
Oct 13, 2026 06:30 PM
Sep 23, 2026 08:46 PM
1 year
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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Contact
xavier.wilson@myfwc.com
+18504046109
1875 Orange Avenue East, Tallahassee, FL, USA
Submission Instructions
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Attn: Purchasing 1875 Orange Ave E Tallahassee, Florida 32311-6160
Description

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is soliciting a complete, custom-built Jeep-style swamp buggy for use in a south Florida wildlife management area. The vehicle must transport personnel and equipment through mud, rocky or uneven terrain, wetlands, and swamps, and must include a custom steel frame and body, six-person seating, a new or remanufactured powertrain meeting detailed specifications, hydraulic steering, heavy-duty suspension, high-floatation tires, water and burn-fuel tanks, storage compartments, lighting, instrumentation, safety equipment, and marine-standard electrical and wiring systems. All parts, labor, and workmanship must carry at least a one-year warranty, and the completed buggy must be delivered no later than June 30, 2027. The bid also includes eight separately priced alternates: a water-pump system, burn-fuel pump and wand, additional storage, front and rear winches, Bimini canopies, a protective cover, a waterproof radio box, and a mobile vehicle radio. Bidders must demonstrate experience building at least five swamp buggies during the past 10 years, including at least one for a government entity, and submit at least three verifiable similar-project references. Subcontracting is not permitted.

Classification Codes
NAICS336211Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
PSC4210Fire Fighting Equipment
Smart Codes
custom swamp buggyoff-road vehicle manufacturingfire suppression equipment
Specifications
Supply & Service
Yes
Timeline
Sep 23, 2026-Open Date
Sep 30, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Oct 6, 2026-Anticipated Responses to Written Questions
Oct 13, 2026 06:30 PM-Sealed Bid Submission Deadline
Oct 13, 2026 06:30 PM-Public Bid Opening (optional)
Teleconference: 850-270-2928; conference room number 408-709-264.
Oct 16, 2026-Anticipated Intended Award Date
Jun 30, 2027-Required Completion and Delivery Date
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation — $100,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation — $100,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation — $500,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
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