6-RFQt-05-Specifications.pdf
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- RFQt Wildlife Removal and Dam Deconstruction
- Solicitation number
- 25-0214
- Issued by
- Tarrant County, Texas
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This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQt) issued by the City of Fort Worth's Purchasing Division for Wildlife Removal and Dam Deconstruction services for the Park and Recreation Department. The solicitation seeks a vendor to provide humane wildlife removal services primarily focused on beavers, but also including land-based, aquatic wildlife, and other animals on an as-needed basis. The vendor will be responsible for conducting site visits, evaluating wildlife activity, deploying and monitoring traps, removing wildlife through relocation or euthanasia in compliance with Texas Parks and Wildlife regulations, and performing quarterly inspections at designated park sites including Sendera Ranch Park, Lasater Park, and Twin Mill's Park.
The document specifies that the vendor must obtain and maintain necessary permits, such as a Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator (NWCO) permit, and may be required to partially dismantle beaver dams to restore water flow. Bidders are required to submit a complete Bid Table (BT-14LV) and bid on all line items, with the understanding that a bid of zero will be interpreted as a no-charge item. The quarterly beaver service must include removal and relocation of beavers, and the City reserves the right to add or remove service locations at its discretion. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with state and local regulations, including those pertaining to protected species.
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CITY OF FORT WORTH - PURCHASING DIVISION
SPECIFICATION
RFQt Ref. #: 25-0214 Doc. Ref#: RFQt-05 Page 1 of 3 RFQt Title: Wildlife Removal and Dam Deconstruction
1.0 SCOPE
1.1 The City of Fort Worth (City) seeks quotes to provide humane wildlife removal services for beavers and included but not limited to land-based, aquatic wildlife, or additional animals on an as needed basis for the Park and Recreation Department. The primary objective is to safely and effectively mitigate wildlife activity to prevent damage to City property, infrastructure, and the surrounding natural environment. The Prospective bidders should ensure they download all attachments for complete responses and understanding of the agreement the City intends to award from this solicitation. The successful bidder, known hereafter as “Contractor”/“Vendor.”
2.0 WILDLIFE REMOVAL SERVICES - Bidder shall:
2.1 Conduct site visits to evaluate signs of wildlife activity. This includes but not limited to: damage assessment, identification of entry points, and location of beaver dams, lodges, and gnawing evidence.
2.2 Deploy traps at locations with confirmed wildlife activity.
2.3 Ensure traps comply with all applicable wildlife regulations and are monitored daily.
2.4 Perform removal of wildlife through either relocation or euthanasia in accordance with Texas Parks and Wildlife regulations only with prior approval from the City. If relocation is performed, details of release site shall be provided along with obtaining all necessary approvals.
2.5 Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with state and local regulations, including those pertaining to protected species.
RFQt Ref. #: 25-0214 Doc. Ref#: RFQt-05 Page 2 of 3
3.0 PERMITS
3.1 Vendor shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining all necessary permits as needed, including but not limited to:
3.1.1 Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator (NWCO)
3.1.2 Trap, Transport, and Transplant
3.1.3 Depredation
4.0 DAM DECONSTRUCTION
4.1 As directed by City staff, the vendor may be required to partially dismantle beaver dams to restore water flow through culverts and waterways. Debris resulting from dam deconstruction may be left on-site only with prior approval from the City.
5.0 ONGOING QUARTERLY SERVICE
5.1 Vendor shall conduct quarterly inspections at designated park sites to monitor beaver activity. If activity is detected, the following actions shall be taken:
5.1.1 Initiate trapping and removal services, continuing until signs of activity cease, or
5.1.2 Implement preventative measures, such as installing PVC-coated galvanized metal mesh around targeted to deter beaver damage.
6.0 BID TABLE BT-14LV
6.1 Bidders shall submit Bid Table (BT-14LV) under Requested
Information in its entirety. Bidders are required to bid on all line items on Bid Table BT-14LV. A bid of 0 (zero) will be interpreted by the City as a no-charge (free) item and the City will not be expected to pay for that item. Please be aware that line #1-1 Quarterly Beaver service additionally must also include removal and relocation of beavers.
RFQt Ref. #: 25-0214 Doc. Ref#: RFQt-05 Page 3 of 3
7.0 CITY LOCATIONS
7.1 The Vendor shall provide services to the following locations. The awarded Vendor shall have the capability to provide services to any and all listed City locations. The City may add additional locations or remove locations as needed, at the City’s sole discretion:
7.1.1 Sendera Ranch Park
14151 Sendera Ranch Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76052
7.1.2 Lasater Park
1500 East Harmon Road Fort Worth 76131
7.1.3 Twin Mill’s Park
5100 Wild Oats Drive Fort Worth, TX 76179
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