Mosquito Abatement Products

Pinellas County, Florida, is seeking to establish a contract for Mosquito Abatement Products through Solicitation #24-0892-ITB, with the primary objective of procuring a comprehensive suite of 31 distinct mosquito control products for its Integrated Pest Management Program. The procurement encompasses a wide range of professional-strength insecticides, larvicides, and growth regulators from manufacturers like AMVAC, Clarke Mosquito Control Products, and Valent BioSciences Corporation, targeting various mosquito lifecycle stages across diverse environments including marshes, storm drains, and residential areas. All products must be EPA-approved and registered in Florida, with specific requirements for products like Altosid brand items. The solicitation was released on September 13, 2024, with a vendor question submission deadline of September 20, 2024, and a proposal submission deadline of September 26, 2024, at 3:00 pm. Vendors are required to provide detailed product information, including EPA registration numbers, manufacturer specifications, and references, with the option to propose alternative products using the Exhibit H Alternate Product Data Sheet. The contract will have an initial duration of 24 months, with potential annual unit price adjustments not exceeding the Producer Price Index (PPI) or 5%, whichever is less.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Vendors are invited to differentiate their proposals through a Value Added Services Checklist (Exhibit I), which allows them to showcase additional capabilities such as contract management staffing, product safety training, technical training, field product evaluation, and resistance testing. While these value-added services will not directly influence contract award, they provide an opportunity for vendors to demonstrate comprehensive support capabilities. The contract includes an unspecified funds line item of 10%, allowing flexibility for potential additional purchases beyond the primary contract specifications. Although specific budget ranges are not detailed, the annual estimated quantities for products range from 5 gallons to 48,000 pounds, suggesting a significant operational scale for mosquito control. The Non-Competitive Oversight Committee Justification Form indicates an administrative review process, with potential involvement from committee members including Merry Celeste, Don Crowell, and Chris Rose, ensuring thorough evaluation of the procurement process.