My Florida Marketplace #FWC 26/27-04

Florida FWC Seeks Vendor for PATRIC Program Management and Nonnative Snake Removal

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking qualified vendors to manage and operate the Python Action Team Removing Invasive Constrictors (PATRIC) program for the removal of nonnative snake species from Florida ecosystems. - Government Buyer: - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) - Purchasing Office - Scope of Work: - Oversee all PATRIC program operations, including member management, pay, and compliance - Develop and implement innovative technologies, such as AI-enabled platforms for statewide detection and field coordination of nonnative constrictors - Provide training, onboarding, and administrative management for 30-50 PATRIC members - Verify survey data and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures - Submit detailed bi-monthly invoices, monthly and annual reports, and a final report at contract end - Products/Services Requested: - Management and operation of the PATRIC program (no specific part numbers or OEMs listed) - Innovative technology solutions for detection and coordination (AI-enabled platforms) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Maintain a team of 30-50 PATRIC members - Emphasis on innovative, technology-driven approaches - Detailed reporting and compliance with state procedures - Vendors must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and Sunbiz - Estimated Budget: - $29,647,667 over five years - Initial funding up to $322,625 per month for the first eight months, then $241,666 monthly - Contract Term: - Five years with an option to renew for an additional five years - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation.

Description

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive proposals from qualified vendors to effectively remove nonnative snake species from Florida ecosystems. The project includes the use of innovative technologies and oversight of the Python Action Team Removing Invasive Constrictors (PATRIC) program. Vendors must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with Sunbiz prior to bid opening. The contract term is five years with an option to renew for an additional five years, and the estimated budget for the project is $29,647,667.00.

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