DM26-169 Racoon Removal Services for Golf

Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Department is requesting quotes for humane raccoon removal services at Crandon Golf in Key Biscayne, Florida under ITQ solicitation PR-EVN0059042 (DM26-169), with quotes due August 24, 2026. The scope addresses an estimated 30 to 40 raccoons across multiple golf course areas including tee boxes and greens at holes 11, 16, 17, and 18, plus adjacent mangrove zones.

Required services include on-site inspection and assessment to identify access points and removal strategy; daily trapping with minimum once-daily trap checks and immediate removal upon capture; and disposal and relocation compliant with Florida Administrative Code Rule 68A-9.010(1). All work must follow Miami-Dade County environmental guidance and Florida wildlife laws, with particular protection for mangrove ecosystems and no disturbance to protected areas. Vendors must obtain signatures from the Golf Superintendent or Golf Club Manager on removal tickets and document any nontarget animal captures with immediate on-site release.

The vendor furnishes all staffing, labor, equipment, materials, and traps; Miami-Dade County provides no resources. Service pricing is valid for twelve months, supporting recurring as-needed removals throughout the fiscal year. Contract commences upon receipt of purchase order with delivery required within five calendar days.

Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation Insurance per Florida Statute 440, Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate, and Automobile Liability Insurance with minimum $300,000 combined single limit per occurrence. All policies must be issued by companies authorized in Florida and rated no less than A− by A.M. Best Company.

Vendors must comply with the Shannon Melendi Ordinance, requiring nationwide criminal background checks, Florida Department of Law Enforcement sexual predator/offender database screening, and U.S. citizenship or legal immigrant status verification for all staff and volunteers. Vendors must maintain daily trap check logs and provide summary reports documenting raccoons removed, dates, locations, and prevention recommendations. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Submissions are electronic through INFORMS.