Alligator tags

The Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, Office of State Parks, is requesting sealed bids for the removal of 101 alligators across four designated state parks—30 tags for Chicot State Park, 60 for Lake Fausse State Park, 5 for Palmetto Island State Park, and 6 for Poverty Point Reservoir State Park—with bids due August 6, 2026, and public opening at 2:00 PM CST.

The successful bidder must hold all required licenses and permits from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, maintain adequate insurance coverage, and conduct all harvest activities in compliance with LDWF recommendations, established hunting seasons, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Bidders specify a per-tag price, and the contract is awarded to the highest responsive bidder. Payment is due to DCRT-Office of State Parks prior to tag pickup.

Bid prices must remain firm for a minimum of 30 days and must include all applicable taxes. The successful contractor bears sole responsibility for payment of any taxes associated with benefits or revenues derived from harvest activities. All bids must be submitted on state-provided forms, properly signed in ink or through the vendor portal. Bidders must be registered with the Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network (LaPAC) and comply with E-Verify requirements, suspension and debarment certifications, and Secretary of State registration for contract values exceeding $25,000. The contract term is not specified in the solicitation.