Aerial Mosquito Control

Orange County, Florida is seeking a contractor for Aerial Mosquito Control services through Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. Y24-149-KK, managed by the county's Procurement Division and Health Services Department. The solicitation requires a qualified contractor to provide aerial application of insecticide (Dibrom concentrate) across approximately 100,000 acres, with services to be completed within 72 hours of receiving a delivery order. The contractor must utilize a multi-engine aircraft equipped with Real Time Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) and apply 0.66 ounces of Dibrom per acre. Required qualifications include compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, licensed pilots certified for Aerial Public Health Pest Control, and the ability to provide comprehensive documentation after each treatment detailing GPS-mapped treatment areas, weather conditions, chemical application rates, and acres treated. The bid response is due electronically on January 23, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform, with strict submission requirements including acceptable file formats and quality standards. Respondents are prohibited from hand-delivering, mailing, faxing, or emailing offers, and must ensure submissions are uncorrupted and fully accessible.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are explicitly mentioned in the documents, the procurement appears open to qualified aerial mosquito control service providers. The contract term is one year, with potential for four additional one-year renewals upon mutual agreement. Pricing will be structured on a per-acre basis, and the county is not obligated to purchase a minimum amount of services. The procurement is managed by Carrie Mathes in the Procurement Division, with Kaitlin Kolhoff serving as the primary point of contact. Technical support for the OpenGov platform is available during business hours to assist potential respondents. Although a specific budget range is not detailed, the scope suggests a substantial contract covering aerial treatment of 100,000 acres. Invoices will be submitted to the Orange County Mosquito Control Division, indicating a clear administrative process for contract management and payment.