Monitoring & humane removal of non-native wildlife

Palm Beach County, Florida is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) #17-066/LC through its Purchasing Department for monitoring and humane removal of non-native and nuisance wildlife at county-owned natural areas, parks, and properties. The procurement seeks comprehensive wildlife management services targeting species including feral hogs, American alligators, green iguanas, Muscovy ducks, domesticated geese, pigeons, Nile monitors, Burmese pythons, coyotes, raccoons, and squirrels that pose threats to human health and safety, endangered species, property, or environmentally sensitive lands. The solicitation is divided into two lots: Lot #1 covers countywide services excluding the Glades, while Lot #2 addresses Glades area services exclusively. Sealed bid responses must be submitted to the Palm Beach County Purchasing Department by August 31, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. Awards will be made on a lot-by-lot basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Qualified bidders must designate a Certified Wildlife Biologist with a minimum of five years of experience in monitoring and humane removal of non-native and nuisance wildlife, maintain a Florida Hunting License, provide three professional references with detailed contact information, and hold a current Local Business Tax Receipt for Palm Beach County. Additionally, bidders must carry Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum $500,000 per occurrence coverage, Business Auto Liability Insurance at $500,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation Insurance in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 440.

The contract establishes a twelve-month initial term with options to renew for four additional twelve-month periods subject to mutual written agreement and appropriation of funds, with compensation provided on an hourly rate basis upon county acceptance of services. Palm Beach County has implemented a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal requiring bidders to maintain a minimum 15% SBE participation and submit supporting documentation including Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 forms identifying proposed SBE involvement. Local preference discounts of 5% are available to bidders with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades, contingent upon submission of appropriate certification and Local Business Tax Receipt documentation with the bid response. The anticipated contract value for the initial twelve-month period is $153,000, distributed across the two lots. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or technology integration requirements were identified in the solicitation documents.