Solicitations Under Review 

Request for Qualifications
#P2324-01
Pensacola Bay System Oyster Restoration Initiative
Design and Permitting Services 

Release Date: December 12, 2023
Response Deadline: 11:59 pm January 26, 2024

PPBEP is seeking to retain the services of a qualified vendor to provide design, engineering, modeling, and permitting services for the Pensacola Bay System Oyster Restoration Initiative. The Initiative is a ten-year goal to restore 600 hectares of oyster habitat in the Pensacola Bay System. For more information, please see Exhibit A – Scope of Services.

The PPBEP will competitively select a vendor in accordance with Florida Statutes 287.055. Final award will be contingent upon approval of the PPBEP Board of Directors. The PPBEP reserves the right to reject any and all responses, and to withdraw this Request for Qualifications before or after responses are received.

All responses must be received no later than 11:59 pm central time January 26, 2024. Responses shall be submitted via email to [email protected]. Please include “RFQ #P2324-01 Oyster Restoration Initiative Response” in the subject line.

All responses must adhere to the submittal requirements detailed in the RFQ linked below.

 RFQ
 FDEP Grant Agreement
 NOAA Grant Agreement
Q&As
Oyster Restoration Vision Map 

PUBLIC NOTICE
The Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Pensacola Bay Oyster Restoration Initiative RFQ Review Committee will hold a shortlist meeting on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 2:00 pm. The meeting will be held at Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program's office located at 226 Palafox Place, 5th floor, Pensacola, Florida.

For additional information, please contact the office via email at [email protected] or call 850-595-0896.

RFQ Shortlist 
RFQ Shortlist Schedule

PUBLIC NOTICE
The Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Pensacola Bay Oyster Restoration Initiative RFQ Review Committee will hold Discussion/Interview Meetings with shortlisted firms on Monday, April 15, 2024 from 1:30 to 4:30 pm and on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 from 9:00 am to 2:45 pm. The Final Ranking and Selection Meeting will be on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 3:15 pm. Pursuant to F.S. 286.0113(2)(1)(b) the interview, discussion, and Q&A portions of the meeting will be closed to the public. The Final Ranking and Selection Meeting is open to the public, though public comment is not permitted. The meeting will be held at Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program's office located at 226 Palafox Place, 5th floor, Pensacola, Florida.

For additional information, please contact the office via email at [email protected] or call 850-595-0896.