EXHIBIT “A” – SCOPE OF SERVICES

EVN0059000 - NKL26-195(A) REBID - Nuisance Wildlife Mgmt.

Services Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces

Department (PROS) is soliciting qualified vendors to provide as-needed nuisance wildlife management services at County-owned and operated parks, natural areas, recreational facilities, marinas, administrative sites, and other properties throughout

Miami-Dade County.

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Issuing Agency - Miami-Dade County Parks Department (hereinafter "County").

This Scope of Services is subject to and shall be interpreted in accordance with the Miami-Dade County General Terms and Conditions. In the event of any conflict, inconsistency, or ambiguity between this Scope of Services and the General Terms and Conditions, the provisions of the General Terms and Conditions shall take precedence and govern.

2.0 PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND

Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department (PROS) is soliciting qualified vendors to provide as-needed nuisance wildlife management services at County-owned and operated parks, natural areas, recreational facilities, marinas, administrative sites, and other properties throughout Miami- Dade County.

The purpose of this contract is to provide professional, safe, legal, and effectively wildlife removal and management services that protect public health and safety, minimize property damage, reduce wildlife conflicts, and maintain safe recreational environments through humane, lawful, and environmentally responsible practices.

Services shall include the removal, trapping, exclusion, prevention, habitat relocation, and disposal of nuisance wildlife in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK

Vendor shall furnish all supervision, labor, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, permits, licenses, transportation, and incidentals necessary to perform nuisance wildlife management services throughout Miami-Dade County Parks facilities.

Services may include, but are not limited to:

a) Inspect locations for nuisance wildlife activity

b) Identification of nuisance wildlife species.

c) Humane trapping and removal (SEE SECTION BELOW ON ANIMAL

CRUELTY)

Services Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces

Department (PROS) is soliciting qualified vendors to provide as-needed nuisance wildlife management services at County-owned and operated parks, natural areas, recreational facilities,

d) Wildlife exclusion and proofing measures.

e) Habitat modification recommendations.

f) Perform wildlife exclusion measures to prevent re-entry.

g) Preventative wildlife management services.

h) Habitat relocation

i) Disposal of animals when authorized by applicable law.

j) Follow-up inspections.

k) Emergency wildlife response.

l) Site restoration associated with wildlife removal activities.

The County does not guarantee a minimum quantity of work under this contract.

VENDORS SHALL NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

Florida law prohibits cruelty to animals, with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to third-degree felonies.

Definition of Animal Cruelty In Florida, animal cruelty includes any act or neglect that causes unnecessary pain or suffering to an animal, unless done in the interest of medical science or permitted by law (Fla. Stat. § 828.02

This encompasses overloading, overdriving, tormenting, depriving of food or shelter, mutilating, killing, or transporting animals in a cruel or inhumane manner (Fla. Stat. § 828.12)

Nuisance wildlife management services shall be required on an as-needed basis for the following wildlife species:

a) Muscovy Ducks (Cairina moschata)

b) Feral Chickens (Hens) (Gallus domesticus) (female)

c) Roosters (Gallus domestics)(male)

d) Raccoons (Procyon lotor)

Services Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces

Department (PROS) is soliciting qualified vendors to provide as-needed nuisance wildlife management services at County-owned and operated parks, natural areas, recreational facilities, The Vendor shall remove only those animals specifically identified or authorized by the County for removal. No other wildlife shall be removed without the authorization of the County. Any nontarget animal that is captured should be immediately released at the site of capture.

Services may be required at any Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and

Open Spaces Department facility, including but not limited to:

a) Neighborhood parks

b) Regional parks

c) Nature preserves

d) Marinas

e) Administrative facilities

f) Recreational facilities

g) Open spaces

h) Other County-owned properties

The Vendor shall be capable of providing countywide coverage throughout

4.0 VENDOR RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1.1 Quote Submittal

a) Quotes are to remain valid for a minimum of one (1) year from the quote submission deadline.

b) Pricing shall be all-inclusive and shall include all labor, supervision, equipment, transportation, disposal, permits, travel, overhead, profit, and all other costs necessary to perform the required services.

4.1.2 Insurance

Vendor must be able to provide insurance in the limits established in Exhibit

“C” - Indemnification and Insurance. Such insurance shall remain in full force and effect throughout the entire period of this Agreement, including all extension periods, renewal terms, and until final acceptance of all work and services hereunder.

Services Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces

Department (PROS) is soliciting qualified vendors to provide as-needed nuisance wildlife management services at County-owned and operated parks, natural areas, recreational facilities,

4.1.3 Project Manager

Vendor shall designate a Project Manager who shall serve as the Vendor's primary point of contact and be responsible for the overall coordination, administration, and performance of all services under the Contract. The Project Manager shall have the authority to make operational decisions and respond to requests from the County.

4.1.4 Emergency Contact

Vendor shall maintain current emergency contact information and ensure that qualified personnel are available to respond to emergency service requests twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, including weekends and holidays. The Vendor shall promptly notify the County of any changes to its emergency contact information throughout the term of the Contract.

4.1.5 Personnel

The Vendor shall ensure the following:

a) That all personnel assigned under this contract are experienced, trained, and qualified to perform nuisance wildlife management services.

b) All personnel providing the services are capable of clearly communicating with Miami-Dade County designated personnel.

c) Personnel shall conduct themselves in a professional manner while on County property and comply with all applicable County security and safety requirements.

d) Upon the issuance of a purchase order, and thereafter as requested, the Vendor shall provide a current employee roster in accordance with applicable County requirements.

Services Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces

Department (PROS) is soliciting qualified vendors to provide as-needed nuisance wildlife management services at County-owned and operated parks, natural areas, recreational facilities,

4.1.6 Personnel Badge Requirements:

All personnel badges must:

a) Include a clear, current photograph of the employee.

b) Display the individual's full name in legible text.

c) Identify the company or employer name.

d) Be worn on the upper body in a clearly visible location.

e) Remain visible and unobstructed at all times during work activities.

4.1.7 Personnel and Vehicle Identification Requirements

All Vendor personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and any other individuals performing work under this Agreement shall wear visible identification badges at all times while on County property or performing services at County facilities.

4.1.8 Vehicle Identification and Marking:

All motor vehicles, trucks, vans, trailers, or other equipment operated by the Vendor or subcontractors on County property shall be clearly marked with the company name in letters no less than three (3) inches in height, visible from a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet. Markings shall be:

a) Professionally applied and maintained in good condition.

b) Displayed on both the driver and passenger sides of each vehicle.

c) Permanent or semi-permanent (magnetic signs or vinyl decals acceptable; paper/handwritten signs prohibited).

d) Clearly legible and in contrasting colors to the vehicle body.

County staff reserve the right to verify identification and deny access to any person or vehicle not meeting these requirements. Unmarked vehicles or improperly identified personnel may be removed from County premises.

Work may be suspended until all personnel and vehicles are in compliance and the Vendor shall bear all costs associated with compliance.

Services Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces

Department (PROS) is soliciting qualified vendors to provide as-needed nuisance wildlife management services at County-owned and operated parks, natural areas, recreational facilities,

4.1.9 Licensing

The awarded vendor shall maintain all licenses, certifications, registrations, permits, and authorizations required by federal, state, and local agencies for the performance of nuisance wildlife management services throughout the contract term.

4.1.10 Compliance with Laws

All work must be performed in accordance with:

a) Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) regulations

b) Florida Statutes Chapter 379

c) Florida Administrative Code Rule 68A-9.010(1), Nuisance Wildlife

d) Applicable U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regulations

e) Miami-Dade County ordinances

f) All applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations

4.1.11 Best Management Practices

The awarded vendor shall utilize industry-recognized Best Management Practices (BMPs) for each wildlife species encountered.

Wildlife removal methods shall emphasize humane, effective, and environmentally responsible techniques appropriate for each species.

4.1.12 Service Performance

Services shall be performed on an as-needed basis.

The County Representative will initiate the call to place the order for services.

Upon notification by the County, the Vendor shall investigate the reported wildlife issue and perform all necessary services to resolve the nuisance wildlife condition.

Each service call shall include removal of all nuisance animals reasonably accessible at the time of service unless otherwise directed by the County.

Services Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces

Department (PROS) is soliciting qualified vendors to provide as-needed nuisance wildlife management services at County-owned and operated parks, natural areas, recreational facilities, Response Times The Vendor shall meet the following minimum response requirements:

Service Type Required Response

Routine Service Requests

Within two (2) business days (48 hours)

Emergency Service Requests

Within four (4) hours, twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week

Scheduled Inspections

Within three (3) business days

Emergency services include situations involving immediate threats to public safety, aggressive wildlife, significant property damage, or other conditions designated by the County.

4.1.14 Humane Removal and Trapping Activities

Vendor shall provide all equipment necessary to perform the required services.

All equipment shall be maintained in safe operating condition and comply with applicable safety standards.

Removal methods shall prioritize humane trapping and handling.

Vendor shall minimize stress to wildlife.

The use of firearms, air rifles, or other projectile weapons on County property is prohibited.

Services Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces

Department (PROS) is soliciting qualified vendors to provide as-needed nuisance wildlife management services at County-owned and operated parks, natural areas, recreational facilities, Prior to placing traps or other wildlife control devices on County property, the Vendor shall coordinate trap locations with the County Representative at each Facility or their designated representative.

Trap placement shall minimize risk to park visitors, employees, volunteers, and non-target wildlife.

Upon completion of each service visit, the vendor shall restore the work area to a clean and safe condition.

All traps, equipment, debris, animal remains, and waste generated during performance of the work shall be removed from the site unless otherwise directed by the County.

4.1.13 Environmental Stewardship

The Vendor shall perform all services using environmentally responsible practices that minimize impacts to native habitats, protected species, and natural resources.

4.1.14 Use of Non-Lethal Methods

Where practical and consistent with public safety, non-lethal wildlife management techniques and exclusion methods shall be utilized before lethal control measures are considered.

4.1.15 Safety

The Vendor shall perform all work in a manner that protects:

a) County employees

b) Park visitors

c) Volunteers

d) County property

e) Adjacent property

f) Wildlife not intended for removal - prevent unnecessary injury to non-target species.

Services Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces

Department (PROS) is soliciting qualified vendors to provide as-needed nuisance wildlife management services at County-owned and operated parks, natural areas, recreational facilities, Appropriate traffic control devices, barricades, warning signs, cones, and other safety measures shall be utilized whenever required to Prevent public access to equipment used.

The Vendor shall be liable for any damage to Miami-Dade County property, the public, or any third-party service provider's equipment and/or property resulting from the Vendor's operations or personnel.

5.0 SERVICE REQUESTS

Services shall be performed on an as-needed basis.

The County Representative will initiate the call to place the order for services.

Upon notification by the County, the Vendor shall investigate the reported wildlife issue and perform all necessary services to resolve the nuisance wildlife condition.

Each service call shall include removal of all nuisance animals reasonably accessible at the time of service unless otherwise directed by the County.

6.0 REPORTS AND DOCUMENTATION

The Vendor shall provide documentation for each service visit, including:

a) Date and time of service

b) Technician Name

c) Time on Site

d) County location

e) Species encountered

f) Materials installed (i.e. number of traps)

g) Number of animals removed

h) Method of removal

i) Habitat relocation of Final disposition of animals

j) Preventative recommendations, when applicable

k) Photographs showing placement of traps and animals trapped.

l) Recommendations

Services Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces

Department (PROS) is soliciting qualified vendors to provide as-needed nuisance wildlife management services at County-owned and operated parks, natural areas, recreational facilities, Reports shall be submitted electronically within three (3) business days following completion of the service unless otherwise directed by the County.

7.0 AWARD

Award of this Contract is intended to be made to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder whose bid conforms to the requirements of the solicitation and is determined to be in the best interest of Miami-Dade County.

A responsive Bidder is one whose bid complies with all material requirements of the solicitation, and a responsible Bidder is one who possesses the capability, integrity, experience, financial resources, and qualifications necessary to satisfactorily perform the Contract.

The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive minor informalities or irregularities, and make an award in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Miami-Dade County Code and the terms of this solicitation.

The County anticipates requesting pricing using a tiered structure based on the number of animals removed per service call (e.g., 1–10, 11–25, 26–50, etc.) or another pricing methodology identified in the solicitation.

8.0 ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Miami-Dade County shall not be liable for payment of any unauthorized additional services performed without prior written approval from the designated County representative. Unauthorized additional services shall be undertaken at the vendor's sole expense and will not be reimbursed by the County.

Miami-Dade County reserves the right to procure additional systems of identical scope for other County locations under the same terms and conditions of this Agreement. Provided site conditions are substantially similar to those specified herein, the Vendor shall provide such additional systems at the same unit pricing established in the original quote.

Services Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces

Department (PROS) is soliciting qualified vendors to provide as-needed nuisance wildlife management services at County-owned and operated parks, natural areas, recreational facilities,

9.0 INVOICING

9.1 Submittal Information

a) Invoices for completed services or delivered goods shall be submitted through the Informs system.

b) Invoices shall only be submitted upon completion of authorized work or delivery of authorized goods.

c) Invoices shall be sent to:

1. invsubp@miamidade.gov

2. The contact person indicated on the purchase order

9.2 Required Invoice Information

a) Invoice number, invoice date, and amount.

b) Correct company name and/or DBA (doing business as) name, along with remittance address – these must match the information provided during supplier registration.

c) Correct "Bill To" information, including the name of the department and contact person for whom services were rendered or goods were delivered/provided (i.e., the ship-to address).

d) Current/valid purchase order number (if applicable). PLEASE NOTE:

Invoices for services rendered under a PO must include the PO number. If it is not included, the invoice will be returned to the supplier for correction.

e) A detailed description of services performed, unit price, and quantity and any other identifying information.

9.3 Invoice Format:

a) Invoices shall follow the same format as the line items on the purchase order, i.e., the actual quantities and itemized prices indicated in each line-item description.

b) Invoices shall not exceed the amounts shown on the purchase order.

c) Invoices shall be submitted in high-quality Portable Document

Format (PDF). PDF files must not exceed 3 MB per document (not to exceed 25 MB per email) or a maximum resolution of 12,000 x 10,000 pixels per document.

Services Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces

Department (PROS) is soliciting qualified vendors to provide as-needed nuisance wildlife management services at County-owned and operated parks, natural areas, recreational facilities,

d) Invoices shall not exceed a limit of five (5) invoices per email submission.

9.4 Follow up

If your company has provided the services/delivered the goods, they have been approved by the County's designated representative, and you have submitted an invoice but have not received payment within 30 days, please do the following:

Send an email to:

1. The person who issued the purchase order.

2. Copy the contact person shown on the purchase order.

3. Copy the person to whom the delivery was made.

4. If you do not receive a response within 24 hours, please email the

Comptroller Finance Operations Shared Services Unit at FIN- IWASupport@miamidade.gov or call (305) 375-5236.

PLEASE DO NOT WAIT MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS TO START

CHECKING ON YOUR INVOICES.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S FISCAL YEAR RUNS FROM OCTOBER 1ST

THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30TH.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR INVOICES IN A TIMELY MANNER SO THEY

CAN BE PAID WITHIN THE FISCAL YEAR.