Targeted Python Removal

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC or Commission) is seeking competitive bids to provide survey and removal services to assist in mitigating the spread and impact of pythons on specified target locations in south Florida. The contract will be for one year, with the option to renew for an additional one-year period. The Commission has an estimated budget of $500,000 for this project and is requiring a minimum of 5 years' experience surveying for and euthanizing nuisance and/or nonnative invasive wildlife, 3 years' experience capturing wild nonnative constrictors in Florida, and 3 years' experience in data collection, managing databases, and writing professional technical reports. Bids are due by January 26, 2024, and the anticipated award date is February 5, 2024. A non-mandatory site visit is open to prospective bidders to inspect one of the project sites prior to submitting a bid. The bid price will be multiplied by 250 (the number of working days per year discounting 10 FWC holidays) to determine whether bids are within the budgetary allowances, and the award will go to the responsive, responsible bidder with the lowest total bid price.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, there is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award value for this contract is up to $500,000 for the initial one-year term, with the possibility of an additional one-year renewal.