Nonnative Lizard Control
Cancelled State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- RFP-16828
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- NIGP codes
- Point of contact
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- Randy Golightly randolph.golightly@myfwc.com (850) 617-9648
Opportunity details come from vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is requesting proposals for large-scale removal of nonnative lizard species from public lands in Florida, with sealed proposals due September 30, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET and a public opening scheduled the same day via teleconference.
Respondents must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace and with the Florida Department of State's Sunbiz system prior to submission. The scope covers detection and removal of green iguanas, spiny-tailed iguanas, and Argentine black and white tegus using innovative technologies, with a minimum 40-hour-per-week commitment throughout the contract term. The FWC has established an estimated budget of $2 million, with monthly funding allocations of up to $250,000 from November 2026 through June 2027, then up to $166,666 per month thereafter, covering equipment, salaries, data reporting, agency coordination, and technology development. Proposals exceeding these monthly limits will be deemed non-responsive and rejected.
The contract runs one year from purchase order issuance with an option to renew for an additional one-year period at FWC discretion, contingent on satisfactory performance and available funding. Subcontracting is permitted; contractors must submit a List of Subcontractors and Subcontractor Minority Status Reports with each invoice.
Evaluation criteria (minimum 70 points required for consideration) are: methodology and approach (40 points), respondent experience and knowledge (20 points), presentation quality (10 points), work product examples (10 points), cybersecurity framework compliance (10 points), and cost (10 points). Contractors must comply with Florida's prohibition on foreign technology from designated countries of concern and provide comprehensive data security documentation, including SOC 2 Type II reports, ISO 27001 certification, and incident response plans.
The evaluation period runs October 12–26, 2026, with an anticipated award date of October 27, 2026.
Opportunity text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
The Commission, having received less than two responsive bids on FWC 26/27-05 states its intent to withdraw FWC 26/27-05 and its intent to proceed with the purchase of Nonnative Lizard Control, pursuant to section 287.057(6), Florida Statutes, in lieu of re-soliciting for competitive sealed Proposals. This is the final posting by the Commission on the Vendor Information Portal (VIP) regarding this RFP.
The Commission intends to proceed to negotiate on the best terms and conditions for the State of Florida. This is not an award for Solicitation FWC 26/27-05. This is a notice of withdrawal and proceeding as an exceptional purchase after receipt of less than two (2) responsive bids, per section 287.057(6), Florida Statutes. This purchase is excepted by law from the requirements for competitive procurement.
Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes.
Any protests must be filed with the Purchasing Office, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1875 Orange Avenue East, Tallahassee, Florida 32311-6160 and within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, and Chapter 28-110, Florida Administrative Code.
Addendum 1 posted on 9/16/26.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive proposals from qualified vendors that will lead to the effective removal of nonnative lizards from public lands in Florida. This includes the use of innovative technologies for detection and / or removal, per the specifications contained herein.
A vendor submitting a bid should be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with Sunbiz prior to the bid opening. For a copy of this bid, click on the link at the bottom of the advertisement page on the Vendor Information Portal (VIP) website to download.
Update #2 ·
Addendum 1 posted on 9/16/26.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive proposals from qualified vendors that will lead to the effective removal of nonnative lizards from public lands in Florida. This includes the use of innovative technologies for detection and / or removal, per the specifications contained herein.
A vendor submitting a bid should be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with Sunbiz prior to the bid opening. For a copy of this bid, click on the link at the bottom of the advertisement page on the Vendor Information Portal (VIP) website to download.
Update #1 ·
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive proposals from qualified vendors that will lead to the effective removal of nonnative lizards from public lands in Florida. This includes the use of innovative technologies for detection and / or removal, per the specifications contained herein.
A vendor submitting a bid should be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with Sunbiz prior to the bid opening. For a copy of this bid, click on the link at the bottom of the advertisement page on the Vendor Information Portal (VIP) website to download.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FWC.26.27.05 RFP Final.pdf | ||
| Iguana Removals 2017-2026.pdf | ||
| FWC 26.27.05 Questions & Answers Addendum.pdf |
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