Bid Schedule Summary: Collier County Bee Removal Services (ITB 25-8463R)

This is a bid schedule document issued by Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division on behalf of the Public Utilities Water Division for comprehensive bee removal and eradication services at County-owned facilities. The solicitation encompasses two distinct service categories: Category A for live bee removal by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services-registered beekeepers, and Category B for bee eradication by state-licensed pest control agents, each with an estimated 90 annual service sites. Bidders must submit unit pricing on a per-site basis through the County's online bidding portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl, with submissions due April 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Performance requirements include acknowledgment of service requests within one business day, arrival at locations within two business days, completion within five business days, removal of existing comb and honey, photographic documentation, and two days of follow-up visits. The contract term extends for three years with two optional one-year renewal periods, and contractors must maintain 24/7 availability with the option to charge a $100 urgent request fee per site for service within 24 hours.

Pricing is submitted on a per-site unit price basis with an optional $100 urgent request fee, and the County has historically spent approximately $50,000 annually on these services, though future expenditures may vary. No set-aside designations are specified; however, vendors may qualify for local preference status by maintaining a physical business address within Collier County limits, contributing measurably to economic development, and possessing a current local Business Tax Receipt. No incumbent contractors are identified. All responding vendors must meet comprehensive submission requirements including E-Verify enrollment, Florida Certificate of Authority, appropriate business licenses, conflict of interest and immigration certifications, general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000, workers' compensation insurance with minimum limits of $500,000, and a bid bond equal to five percent of the cost proposal. Contractors awarded contracts exceeding $200,000 must provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract value. The County reserves the right to award to one or more bidders on a line-item basis and to identify Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary vendors based on best value, with pricing remaining firm for the initial contract year and subject to Board appropriation authority.