Commercial Water-Based Charter Boat and Tour Operator Permits

Location: Florida
Posted: Jul 16, 2026
Due: Aug 18, 2026
Agency: Sarasota County
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • 45 - Plumbing, Heating, and Sanitation Equipment
  • H - Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection Services
  • J - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment
  • V - Transportation, Travel and Relocation Services
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Project ID:

Title: Commercial Water-Based Charter Boat and Tour Operator Permits

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 7/16/2026

Due Date: 8/18/2026

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Commercial Water-Based Charter Boat and Tour Operator Permits
General Solicitation
Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources
95983 , 96111 , 96113 , 96180 , 96387
Project ID: 262874FB
Release Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
ยท Due Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 2:30pm
Posted Thursday, July 16, 2026 12:30pm
All dates & times in Eastern Time
Draft Response No Bid32 days, 17 hours, 0 minutes


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Posted At:Thu, Jul 16, 2026 12:30 PM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No
Overview


Summary

Invitation For Bids

Sarasota County is seeking qualified commercial water-based charter boat and tour operators to participate in a permit program allowing charter fishing and guided tour services from designated County parks. Permits will be awarded by location within each zone based on highest bid, with limits on total permits per location and zone and per-company allocations.

The County anticipates an initial contract term of one (1) year.

Refer to the Solicitation Documents and Attachments section for minimum qualifications, scope/specifications, and insurance requirements.



Timeline

Release Project Date:
July 16, 2026
Pre-Bid Meeting:
N/A
Question Submission Deadline:
July 31, 2026, 4:00pm
Submission Deadline:
August 18, 2026, 2:30pm
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