Mosquito Control Spraying Services

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners is requesting sealed bids for aerial and ground mosquito control spraying services under ITB-26-00311, with bids due July 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Bidders must hold a current Florida commercial pesticide applicator license at the time of bid submission and throughout the three-year contract term.

The scope encompasses biological methods, breeding site elimination, larval destruction, and pesticide spraying across designated geographical areas. The contractor must maintain at least three adulticide trucks during the active season (April 1–October 30) and two trucks during the winter season (November 1–March 31); operate aircraft based no more than 100 miles from the Mosquito Control operations center at 6527 Eureka Springs Road in Tampa; and provide all staff with current certifications and licenses. Pricing is requested for services using County-provided chemicals. The County's Project Manager will direct mission planning, scheduling, and accuracy reviews.

The estimated contract value is $2.756 million over three years. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Annual pricing adjustments follow the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) using a simple percentage method, neither cumulative nor retroactive. Payment is due within forty-five days of invoice submission; the contractor bears all freight and operational costs, including equipment calibration, maintenance documentation, and real-time GPS data collection compatible with the County's GIS systems. No surety bonds are required.

Contractors must comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification and IMAGE Best Practices. Comprehensive insurance coverage is mandatory, including General Liability ($1 million minimum per occurrence), Workers' Compensation, Automobile Liability, and Aircraft Liability, with Hillsborough County named as additional insured. All insurers must carry A.M. Best ratings of A- or better, Class 7 or better. A Drug-Free Workplace certification under Florida Statute 287.087 is required. The County reserves the right to terminate for convenience with 24 hours' written notice and does not guarantee minimum purchase quantities. The contract may be utilized by members of the Hillsborough County Governmental Purchasing Council under the same terms and conditions.