NKL26-195(A)REBID-Nuisance Wildlife Mgmt. Services

Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department (PROS) is soliciting qualified vendors to provide as-needed nuisance wildlife management services at County-owned and operated parks, natural areas, recreational facilities, marinas, administrative sites, and other properties throughout Miami-Dade County, with proposals due August 27, 2026 under ITQ No. EVN0059840.

The scope encompasses inspection, identification, humane trapping and removal, wildlife exclusion and proofing, habitat modification recommendations, preventative management, habitat relocation, animal disposal when authorized by law, follow-up inspections, emergency response, and site restoration. The vendor must service four primary species: Muscovy Ducks, Feral Chickens (hens), Roosters, and Raccoons. All services must comply with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regulations, Florida Statutes Chapter 379, and Miami-Dade County ordinances. The vendor shall furnish all supervision, labor, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, permits, licenses, and transportation necessary to perform work throughout the County.

Required response times are within two business days for routine service requests and within four hours for emergency service requests, available 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Pricing quotes must remain valid for a minimum of twelve months from the bid due date and shall be all-inclusive of labor, supervision, equipment, transportation, disposal, permits, travel, overhead, and all other costs. The County does not guarantee a minimum quantity of work.

The vendor must maintain Worker's Compensation Insurance, Commercial General Liability Insurance of at least $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate with Miami-Dade County listed as an additional insured, and Automobile Liability Insurance of at least $300,000 combined single limit per occurrence. All personnel must meet Shannon Melendi Ordinance requirements, including nationwide criminal background checks, sexual predator database screening, U.S. citizenship or legal immigrant status verification, and picture identification. A designated Project Manager must serve as primary point of contact and provide detailed service documentation within three business days of each visit.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contract will commence on the first calendar day of the month following approval by the County Mayor or designee and shall remain in effect until services are completed and accepted by the County.