Beaver management services

Greenville County Procurement Services Division is seeking sealed electronic proposals for Beaver Management Services along approximately 20 county roads to prevent damage and flooding. The primary objective is to enter into a one-year contract with potential for four additional annual renewals. Vendors must possess the necessary South Carolina Department of Natural Resources licenses and adhere to state beaver control regulations, with specific requirements to manage and document beaver activity at designated road locations. The solicitation was issued on October 18, 2021, with proposals due by November 3, 2021, at 3:00 pm. The evaluation criteria include four equally weighted components: responsiveness to the RFP, previous experience, cost, and references, each scored on a 0-5 point scale. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including company background, key personnel qualifications, references (with preference for a South Carolina governmental entity), licenses, permits, and insurance certificates. The county reserves the right to interview respondents or request demonstrations and will not be responsible for associated costs.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, contractors must comply with various legal requirements, including the South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act. The contract requires vendors to maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and statutory worker's compensation insurance. The precise budget range was not specified in the documents, with the sample contract leaving the total payment amount blank. Contractors will be required to submit detailed invoices upon service completion, with payment terms to be determined. The contract will be governed by South Carolina law, with all legal proceedings to be conducted in Greenville County. The successful vendor will be expected to provide ongoing beaver management services, utilizing approved trapping methods and adhering to the regulatory framework established by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, which includes specific trapping seasons and potential year-round depredation permits.