Mosquito Control Incident Response Services

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Agricultural Environmental Services (AES), is seeking competitive bids for statewide mosquito adulticide application services through Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. AES 24 25 134. The procurement covers both aerial and ground mosquito control services, with an estimated scope of 6,000,000 aerial acres and 3,000 ground miles to be treated. Bidders must be qualified to apply EPA-registered pesticides like Naled (Dibrom) for aerial applications and Malathion for ground treatments, and possess specific licensing and certifications. The primary objectives include achieving a minimum 80% reduction in target mosquito species populations and providing comprehensive surveillance and reporting services. Key deliverables include pre- and post-treatment surveillance, detailed performance reporting, and adherence to strict safety and environmental protection standards. The bid response is due on June 6, 2025, with a public bid opening scheduled for June 9, 2025. The initial contract term is three years, with the option for three additional one-year renewals, and FDACS reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award based on the state's best interests.

While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned in the documentation, bidders must meet extensive technical and operational qualifications. Contractors will be required to maintain specialized equipment, demonstrate comprehensive pest control capabilities, and comply with detailed technical specifications. The contract will be funded through state appropriations, with no guaranteed minimum purchase quantities. Pricing will be evaluated based on unit pricing submitted for aerial application (per acre), ground application (per map mile), and trapping/surveillance (per trap). Although the exact award value is not specified, the broad statewide scope and multiple potential award scenarios suggest a significant potential contract value. Interested vendors must carefully review the comprehensive ITB documentation, which outlines rigorous performance standards, safety protocols, and environmental compliance requirements. The procurement appears designed to establish a robust, multi-year mosquito control service framework for various Florida jurisdictions, with Leon County specifically identified as one of the potential service areas.