Gambusia Holbrooki Mosquito Fish

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners is conducting a competitive sealed bid procurement (ITB-26-00227) to supply Gambusia holbrooki mosquitofish to the Public Works Department's Mosquito Control Division for a three-year contract period. The primary objective is to obtain live mosquitofish in three size categories—medium (4.1cm to 5.5cm), large (5.6cm to 8cm), and field run (3cm to 4cm, ungraded)—for distribution to county residents for residential mosquito control purposes. All fish must be delivered alive in bags containing a minimum of 2 gallons of oxygenated, medicated water, with approximately 200 fish per bag for sized fish and 400 to 500 fish per bag for field run stock. Delivery must occur within two weeks of purchase order issuance, with flexibility for early morning Saturday deliveries by 6:30 AM or county pickups on 48-hour notice. The bid submission deadline is May 7, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time through the County's electronic bidding system (Euna Procurement). Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, and the successful contractor must execute a written agreement within ten days of receiving the Notice of Award. Qualified contractors must comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification, maintain IMAGE Best Practices, and provide Certificates of Insurance demonstrating comprehensive coverage prior to work commencement.

This solicitation contains no identified set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are specified. Bidders must be located in Hillsborough County and are subject to stringent insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability coverage ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000 depending on coverage type, Automobile Liability of $300,000 to $1,000,000, Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability, Professional Liability of $1,000,000, and various specialized coverages. All insurance must be obtained from companies authorized to transact business in Florida with A.M. Best ratings of A- Class 7 or better and must list Hillsborough County as certificate holder and additional insured. Contractors must also comply with Florida's Drug-Free Workplace requirements under Florida Statute 287.087 and complete Substitute W-9 Forms for tax reporting purposes. The County offers optional direct deposit payment processing through ACH transfer to expedite contractor compensation. The project's estimated value is $169,440.00 for the three-year contract term, though the County does not guarantee minimum purchase quantities and reserves the right to modify delivery locations, terminate for convenience, or reject all bids without penalty.