Valley Metro Opengov #265538

Valley Metro seeks innovative pigeon mitigation solutions (excluding spikes and netting) for light rail facilities.

Valley Metro Rail, Inc., the public transit agency serving Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking innovative and humane solutions for mitigating pigeon presence at its light rail facilities. - Government Buyer: - Valley Metro Rail, Inc. (Phoenix, AZ) - Scope of Request: - Request for Information (RFI) for alternative pigeon deterrent solutions - Excludes traditional bird spikes and netting systems - Products/Services of Interest: - Electrical track deterrent systems - Optical deterrents (reflective devices, lasers, holographic systems) - Ultrasonic or sonic deterrents (including programmable distress-call systems) - Chemical repellents (non-toxic gels, sprays, coatings) - Physical habitat modifications - Falconry or biological control programs - Automated or smart deterrent systems (sensor-based or AI-driven) - Requirements: - Solutions must be effective, humane, durable, visually acceptable, and compliant with wildlife protection regulations - Respondents should provide technical specifications, installation requirements, evidence of effectiveness, compliance and safety details, maintenance needs, aesthetic impact, cost information, and warranty/support terms - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the RFI; the agency is gathering information to inform future procurement decisions.

Description

Valley Metro Rail, Inc. is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding effective and humane pigeon mitigation solutions that exclude traditional bird spikes and netting systems. The project aims to identify alternative methods that are safe, durable, aesthetically acceptable, and compliant with wildlife protection regulations. The scope includes various deterrent systems such as electrical track systems, optical deterrents, ultrasonic deterrents, chemical repellents, physical habitat modifications, falconry, and automated deterrent systems. Respondents are requested to provide detailed company information, solution descriptions, effectiveness evidence, compliance and safety details, maintenance requirements, aesthetic impact, cost information, and warranty and support terms. This request for information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to procure.

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