Goose Control

The City of Westland, Michigan is seeking proposals for professional goose control services at three city locations, with written questions due November 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. and proposals due November 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The solicitation comes from the Parks and Recreation/Economic Development Department and is routed through the Purchasing Division. The source names no set-aside, preference program, or local-vendor requirement.

Vendors may bid on Option 1, egg and nest removal, or Option 2, dog hazing services. Option 1 requires physical removal or relocation of all eggs and nests at each site in compliance with Department of Natural Resources regulations, and it requires a DNR permit before work begins. Option 2 uses highly trained border collies or an equivalent with handlers and visual stimuli to remove or relocate geese. Vendors must price Option 2 at two service levels per location: Intensive at 40 visits per month and Maintenance at 20 visits per month. The three locations are Westland City Hall, Westland Municipal Golf Course, and Central City Park.

The contract runs one year, with an optional two-year extension at the City's discretion. The City may conduct a qualifications-based selection that weighs experience, qualifications, capacity, methodology, comparable projects, past performance, and cost, and it states that evaluation will not be based solely on price. Proposals must include three business references with contact information and a service warranty statement. Required insurance includes general liability limits of $1,000,000, motor vehicle limits of $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, workers' compensation, and umbrella excess liability of at least $2,000,000. The City must be named as an additional insured, and certificates of insurance must be received before work begins. Vendors must also provide a Vendor Ethics Disclosure Statement, comply with fair employment and non-discrimination requirements, and acknowledge any addenda.

Bidders submit on forms in the bid package, price each location separately, and exclude taxes from bid prices, invoicing any applicable sales or import taxes as a separate line item. Submissions go in sealed envelopes or electronically through BidNet Direct. Questions go in writing to City Controller Devin Adams. The City typically pays approximately 30 days after invoice receipt.