Supplemental Aerial Pesticide Application

Brevard County Purchasing Services, on behalf of the Mosquito Control Department, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive aerial pesticide application contract through Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number B-8-25-22. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for aerial application of mosquito control pesticides using fixed-wing aircraft and/or rotorcraft. Contractors must possess FAA Part 137 Certificates, FDACS Public Health and Aerial Applicator Licenses, and demonstrate extensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general and auto liability insurance. The contract will span five years, with bids due on April 25, 2025, at 9:00 am, and offers two pricing options: Option A for contractor-provided pesticides and Option B for county-provided pesticides. Key deliverables include granular larvicide treatments ranging from 7 to 12 lbs/acre and adulticide applications from 0.60 to 1 oz/acre, with specific application rates and products to be determined by the Brevard County Mosquito Control Department.

Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc. from Kissimmee, FL appears to be the intended awardee for this contract, having submitted the sole responsive bid. The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements and submit various affidavits regarding scrutinized companies and foreign influence. While specific budget ranges are not directly stated, the bid tabulation shows pricing for adulticide treatments ranging from $0.80 to $3.40 per acre depending on the product and procurement option. The contractor will be responsible for providing FAA-licensed pilots, appropriate aircraft, and meeting stringent environmental and safety standards for pesticide application. Successful bidders must also provide a minimum of three professional references demonstrating previous experience in aerial pesticide application services.