Commercial Water-Based Charter Boat and Tour Operator Permits

Location: Florida
Posted: Oct 20, 2026
Due: Nov 12, 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: 10/20/2026

Due Date: 11/12/2026

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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: 272921FB
Release Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
ยท Due Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026 2:30pm
Posted Tuesday, October 20, 2026 9:49am
All dates & times in Eastern Time - New York
Draft Response No Bid22 days, 17 hours, 55 minutes


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Posted At:Tue, Oct 20, 2026 9:49 AM
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 three (3) years.

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



Background

Bid Number: 272921FB

Solicitation Number: 272921FB



Timeline

Release Project Date:
October 20, 2026
Pre-Bid Meeting:
N/A
Question Submission Deadline:
October 30, 2026, 3:00pm
Submission Deadline:
November 12, 2026, 2:30pm
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