When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due December 15, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 17, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $150,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The work is located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States.

Submerged Cultural Resources Remote Sensing Investigation (Due December 15, 2026)

SUMMARY

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a contractor to conduct a marine archaeological remote sensing investigation within the Lignumvitae Key Submerged Land Managed Area and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.

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DESCRIPTION

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection requires a marine archaeological remote sensing investigation to identify submerged cultural resources within the Lignumvitae Key Submerged Land Managed Area and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. The investigation will cover approximately 225 acres of seagrass marker locations and coral protection zones, as well as an area around Indian Key. The contractor must use integrated systems including a Magnetometer, Sidescan Sonar, Subbottom Profiler, Depth Finder, and GPS. The initial contract term is from execution until June 30, 2027, with up to three renewal years.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be properly licensed to do business in the State of Florida
Must be registered with MyFloridaMarketPlace
Project Manager must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree and five years of experience with remote sensing surveys
Principal Investigator must have an advanced degree in a cultural resources related field and at least five years of experience conducting underwater remote sensing surveys
Must have experience with Magnetometer, Sidescan Sonar, Subbottom Profiler, Depth Finder, and GPS equipment
Must be able to obtain a 1A-32 permit - Archaeological Research Permit for Work on State Lands in Florida
Must have experience interpreting geophysical data in archaeological contexts
Must have experience coordinating with regulatory agencies and stakeholders

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TIMELINE

RFP Advertised: November 3rd, 2026

Questions Due: November 17th, 2026

Answers Posted (Anticipated): November 30th, 2026

Responses Due: December 15th, 2026

Public Opening: December 16th, 2026

References Contacted: January 4th, 2027 – January 13th, 2027

Award Date (Anticipated): January 25th, 2027

Issuing Agency

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

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Submerged Cultural Resources Remote Sensing Investigation