Canada Geese Site Aversion Program

The Town of Greenwich, Connecticut is issuing Request for Bid (RFB) 7955 for a Canada Geese Site Aversion Program to be administered by the Conservation Commission. The procurement seeks wildlife control services utilizing Border Collies and kayaks to conduct geese hazing operations at six park locations: Byram Park, Bruce Park (including Roger Sherman Baldwin Park), Binney Park, Greenwich Point Park, Glenville School, and Cos Cob Library, following the GeesePeace protocol. Services must be provided on a weekly basis year-round with weather-dependent winter breaks, conducted at random times between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM, and contractors must maintain 24-hour phone availability with one-hour response times to service calls. Required qualifications include valid Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Nuisance Wildlife Control Officer licensure for all contractors and handlers, trained Border Collies with veterinary health certificates, experienced handlers skilled in geese management, general liability insurance of $2,000,000, automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000, and excess liability coverage of $5,000,000. Bidders must submit fixed weekly pricing for all six locations with pricing remaining firm throughout the initial contract term, and each single project shall not exceed $35,000. The bid period opened April 30, 2026 at 1:45 PM EDT with a sealed bid submission deadline of May 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT; sealed bids must be delivered by mail, commercial carrier, or hand delivery to the Town of Greenwich Purchasing Department at 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich, CT 06830. The anticipated initial contract term runs from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal terms available by mutual consent.

The RFB is open to all qualified vendors and contains no stated set-asides or restrictions based on disadvantaged enterprise status. No incumbent vendor information or existing contractor relationships are referenced in the solicitation documents. The contract requires bidders to submit complete lists of trained handlers, veterinary certificates for each dog, proof of Connecticut DEEP NWCO licensure, and an insurance procedure form meeting specified coverage requirements. Payment terms are net 30 days following invoice receipt and service acceptance, with the Town of Greenwich claiming exemption from federal and state taxes; accordingly, all pricing must be exclusive of taxes and inclusive of transportation, delivery, labor, insurance, certificates, permits, and related costs on a Free On Board (Destination) basis. While the available documentation does not specify an estimated total contract value, individual projects are capped at $35,000. Inquiries regarding this solicitation should be directed to Anthony Guardi at the Town of Greenwich Purchasing Department at (203) 622-2251 or Anthony.Guardi@greenwichct.gov.