Aquatic Control Services, SDMC No. 26-0112-MR

This Request for Proposal (RFP), issued by a South Florida municipality under SDMC No. 26-0112-MR, seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive aquatic control services on an as-needed basis. The procuring jurisdiction is the state of Florida, and the scope of work encompasses aquatic design, installation and maintenance of aquatic vegetation, retention pond cleaning and maintenance, ditch clearing and cleaning, water quality testing, Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) water use permitting, SWFWMD permitting renewal inspections, SWFWMD recertifications, and aquatic chemical applications by licensed restricted use pesticide (RUP) commercial applicators. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in environmental compliance, permitting procedures, and specialized aquatic management techniques, with particular emphasis on regulatory requirements imposed by the SWFWMD and appropriate licensing for pesticide application and water quality management. The contract structure is designed to accommodate varying project scopes and frequencies, allowing the municipality flexibility in deploying contractor resources based on operational needs. Key evaluation criteria focus on contractor capability to manage multiple project types across the jurisdiction's aquatic infrastructure while maintaining compliance with environmental regulations. The proposal submission deadline is March 31, 2026, with the RFP having been posted on February 18, 2026, allowing contractors approximately six weeks to prepare and submit responses.

The RFP document does not explicitly specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) restrictions, or preferences for particular organizational types in the available materials, though respondents should review the complete RFP for any such provisions. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation summary, nor is information provided regarding existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements that potential contractors would need to accommodate. The available procurement documents do not specify an award value or budget range for this contract, requiring interested contractors to consult the full RFP documentation for pricing parameters, contract duration, renewal options, and complete financial terms that will guide proposal development and selection methodology.