Aerial Mosquito Control

Orange County, Florida is seeking sealed responses for Aerial Mosquito Control services through Invitation for Bids Y24-06-SS, with electronic proposals due by May 13, 2024, at 5:00 pm EST via the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform. The procurement is specifically targeting vendors capable of providing comprehensive aerial mosquito control using Dibrom at 0.66 ounces per acre, requiring a multi-engine aircraft, aerial spraying equipment, qualified pilots, and necessary operational resources. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and Florida state licensing requirements, including Chapter 388 and Florida Administrative Code 5E-13 for Aerial Public Health Pest Control. Contractor qualifications include having pilots who are FAA certified, instrument qualified for multi-engine or rotorcraft operations, and staff licensed for mosquito control in Florida. The aircraft must be equipped with a Real Time Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) to record flight paths within 30 feet of actual path and document spraying conditions, with the ability to initiate performance within 72 hours of request, weather permitting.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the solicitation appears to be open to qualified vendors meeting the technical and operational requirements. Current documentation indicates Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc. as the sole provider for this type of service. The procurement does not specify a precise award value or budget range, but requires vendors to provide DIBROM concentrate for the entire contract duration with strict specifications for insecticide handling and equipment. Submission of proposals is exclusively electronic through the OpenGov platform, with no alternative submission methods permitted. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to kaitlin.kolhoff@ocfl.net, and any modifications or clarifications will be issued through written addenda. Prospective vendors should carefully review all technical requirements and ensure their capabilities align with the county's detailed operational specifications for aerial mosquito control services.