My Florida Marketplace #FWC 26/27-09

FWC Miami-Dade Tegu Removal: 429 Live Traps, Data Collection, and Humane Disposal

This opportunity from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) focuses on invasive species control in Miami-Dade County, specifically targeting Argentine black and white tegus. - Government Buyer: - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) - Contact: Elbert Orellana - Scope of Work: - Contractor to operate 13 traplines, deploying a total of 429 live traps across selected public lands - Daily trap checks (Monday-Friday) for a minimum of 192 trapping days - Humane killing of captured tegus using captive bolt gun - Collection of morphometric data and submission of photographs for each tegu - Proper disposal of carcasses as per detailed specifications - Monthly reporting requirements - Products & Equipment Required: - Live traps: Havahart Model 1079, Tomahawk S90, Tomahawk S70 (total 429 units) - Identification tags (429 units) - Cordage, hardware cloth, zip ties, heavy duty gloves, flagging tape, electrical tape - Captive bolt gun and cartridges - Snake bags/pillowcases, lockable totes, fresh eggs for bait - GPS unit and electronic device for photography - Unique Requirements: - Strict humane treatment and disposal protocols - Data collection and photographic documentation for each capture - Trap security measures to prevent theft and escape - OEMs Mentioned: - Havahart (live traps) - Tomahawk (live traps) - No specific service vendors named; opportunity open to qualified animal control contractors - Period of Performance: - Initial term: February 1 to October 31, 2027 - Option for one-year renewal - Estimated Contract Value: - Based on scope and equipment, likely in the $100,000–$250,000 range - Primary Competitors: - Animal control and wildlife management firms with invasive species experience - Companies supplying live traps and humane animal handling equipment

Description

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive pricing for running trap lines to remove tegus from selected public lands in Miami-Dade County. The contractor will collect morphometric data, submit photographs of all captured tegus, humanely kill the tegus, and properly dispose of the carcasses according to the specifications. Vendors must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and with SunBiz prior to the bid opening. The bid is open with a response deadline of September 17, 2026.

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