Notice of intent to sole source LA apiaries

Collier County, Florida is pursuing a sole source procurement for honeybee removal services through a Notice of Intent (PUR 5946) focusing on LA Apiaries as the designated service provider. The procurement seeks professional services for removing and live harvesting honeybees across the county, with strict guidelines that prioritize live removal over extermination. Specific requirements mandate that bee removal can only occur through live harvest unless Florida State and Federal laws mandate extermination, a significant threat exists, or safe removal is not feasible. For meter box-specific removals, only food-grade chemicals are permitted. The contract period will span from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2027, with a submission deadline of October 23, 2024, at 5:00 pm. The procurement process is designed as a verification mechanism to confirm whether alternative qualified vendors exist, and the Procurement Services Division retains sole discretion in evaluating potential providers.

While the documentation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific vendor restrictions, the notice invites potential vendors to provide documentation demonstrating their qualifications if they believe they can provide comparable services. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications for honeybee removal services. No specific budget range or award value is directly stated in the available documentation. The sole source intent suggests that LA Apiaries is currently viewed as the preferred or most qualified vendor for these specialized services. The county is not issuing a formal request for pricing but is seeking to validate the exclusivity of the proposed vendor through this notice. Respondents are encouraged to submit documentation challenging the sole source designation if they can demonstrate comparable capabilities in honeybee removal and live harvesting services.