Mosquito Control Incident Response Services

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Agricultural Environmental Services, is seeking competitive bids for statewide mosquito adulticide application services through Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. AES 25 26 22. The procurement is focused on obtaining both aerial and ground mosquito control services, with estimated treatment requirements of 6,000,000 aerial acres and 3,000 ground miles. Contractors must demonstrate extensive experience in commercial mosquito adulticide applications, with the capability to treat 50,000 aerial acres or 300 ground miles within a 24-hour period. Key deliverables include mosquito control treatments using Naled (Dibrom) for aerial applications and Malathion for ground treatments, with a performance standard of achieving an 80% reduction in target mosquito species after treatment. The bid requires comprehensive documentation, including proof of licenses, certifications, and references. Critical procurement dates include an ITB release on June 23, 2025, the last day for vendor questions on June 26, 2025, bid submissions due on July 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM, and a public bid opening on July 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM via teleconference.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract term is three years with options for three one-year renewals, and FDACS intends to make multiple awards or potentially no award based on what is deemed most beneficial for the state. Bidders must provide unit pricing for aerial application (per acre), ground application (per map mile), and trapping/surveillance (per trap), with estimated quantities specified for each category. Contractors must possess EPA and FDACS registered pesticides and meet extensive vendor certification requirements. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the large scale of the project (6,000,000 aerial acres and 3,000 ground miles) suggests a substantial potential contract value. All bid submissions must be emailed to Bids@FDACS.gov and physically submitted to 407 S. Calhoun Street, SB-8 Mayo Building in Tallahassee, Florida, with an anticipated notice of intent to award on July 14, 2025.