Iguana Removal and Management Services

Monroe County School District ("District" or "MCSD") is requesting sealed bids for professional Iguana Removal and Management Services throughout District facilities and properties. The initial Contract term shall be one (1) year with the option to renew for up to three (3) additional one-year periods. The Contractor shall provide humane, legal, effective, and environmentally responsible removal and population management of invasive green iguanas and other non-protected iguana species in accordance with all applicable Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) regulations. The Contractor will be expected to identify conditions contributing to iguana activity and provide recommendations for preventative measures to reduce future infestations and property damage. A. Site Visits - Visits may be coordinated by contacting the Maintenance Shop for that area. Please call prior to arriving. Walkthroughs will only be allowed after school hours unless otherwise authorized by the District. 1. Lower Keys 305-293-1400, ext. 53458 2. Middle/Upper Keys 305-293-1400, ext. 53398 B. Sites - All buildings, grounds, athletic facilities, retention areas, canal banks, landscaped areas, playgrounds, and support buildings located on each site shall be included in this contract. At the sole discretion of the District, sites may be added or removed based on District needs with two weeks prior notice to Contractor. Sites may be added or removed from this service by the district. Sites included in this contract are: 1. Upper Keys Sites a. Key Largo School Campus - 104801 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037 b. Coral Shores High School Campus - 89901 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070 c. Plantation Key School Campus - 100 Lake Road, Tavernier, FL 33070 2. Middle Keys Sites a. Marathon Middle/High School Campus - 350 Sombrero Beach Road, Marathon, FL 33050 b. Stanley Switlik School Campus - 3400 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 3. Lower Keys Sites a. Sugarloaf School Campus - 255 Crane Boulevard, Upper Sugarloaf Key, FL 33042 Invitation For Bid #ITB 2026022 Title: ITB 2026022 - Iguana Removal and Management Services 10 b. Gerald Adams School Campus - 5855 College Road, Key West, FL 33040 c. Tommy Roberts Memorial Stadium/Rex Weech Baseball Field - 1200 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL 33040 d. Poinciana School Campus - 1407 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL 33040 e. Horace O'Bryant School Campus - 1105 Leon Street, Key West, FL 33040 f. Key West High School Campus - 2100 Flagler Avenue, Key West, FL 33040 4.3. SPECIFICATIONS A. Regular Weekly Services 1. The Contractor shall perform weekly inspections and removal activities at all District sites. Services shall include: a. Active removal of iguanas b. Inspection for new and existing burrows c. Monitoring of population activity d. Identification and monitoring of nesting areas e. Removal of eggs when legally permitted f. Inspection of landscaping and water-adjacent areas g. Identification and documentation of property damage caused by iguanas h. Identification of conditions contributing to continued iguana activity i. Recommendations for corrective or preventative measures j. Documentation of the service visit i. A service visit shall be documented even when no iguanas are removed. 2. Particular attention shall be given to: a. Playgrounds b. Athletic facilities c. Retention ponds d. Shorelines and canal banks e. Courtyards g. Bus loading zones h. Portable classroom areas i. Roof and mechanical equipment areas j. Landscape beds 3. The Contractor shall coordinate service activities to minimize disruption to students, staff, visitors, athletic activities, and District operations. B. Annual Site Assessment 1. Between September and November of each Contract year, the Contractor shall conduct a comprehensive inspection of each District site and prepare a written report identifying potential issues, such as: a. Areas of significant iguana activity b. Active and inactive burrow locations c. Potential nesting locations d. Structural or property damage caused by iguanas e. Landscaping conditions contributing to iguana activity f. Food or water sources contributing to infestations g. Erosion or drainage concerns associated with iguana activity h. Areas requiring corrective or preventative action i. Recommended maintenance or repair actions j. Opportunities to reduce habitat attractiveness 2. Reports shall be submitted electronically to both the school principal/designee and the Director of Maintenance. 3. The annual site assessment shall be included in the annual lump sum site price. C. Emergency Call-Out Services 1. The Contractor shall provide emergency call-out services requiring priority response. The maximum allowable response time to have a technician on-site shall be four (4) hours after the District contacts the Contractor by phone or email. Calls received after 2:00 PM may be responded to beginning at 8:00 AM the next business day when the site is open. Examples of emergency conditions may include, but are not limited to: a. Iguanas inside occupied buildings b. Iguanas creating an immediate safety concern c. Aggressive or disruptive iguana activity in student or staff areas d. Significant burrowing affecting sidewalks, playgrounds, athletic facilities, seawalls, buildings, structures, or other District property e. Other conditions determined by the District to require an emergency response 2. The Contractor shall document each emergency call-out, including: a. Date and time the request was received b. Time of arrival c. Site and specific location d. Condition observed e. Action take f. Number of iguanas removed, if applicable g. Removal method utilized h. Recommended follow-up actions 3. Emergency call-out services shall be invoiced separately from the annual lump-sum price at the applicable rate provided. D. Additional Services 1. At the request of the District, the Contractor shall provide additional removal or management services outside the regular weekly service schedule. Additional services may include: a. Athletic events b. Construction projects c. Special campus activities d. Large-scale population reduction efforts e. Additional inspections following significant activity