My Florida Marketplace #FWC 26/27-05

Florida seeks innovative solutions for large-scale removal of nonnative lizards from public lands

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking proposals for large-scale removal of nonnative lizards from public lands in southern Florida. - Government Buyer: - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) - Wildlife Impact Management Section, Purchasing Office - Scope of Work: - Removal of green iguanas, spiny-tailed iguanas, and Argentine black and white tegus - Humane killing and disposal of captured lizards - Coordination with land managers and law enforcement - Development and implementation of innovative technologies, including AI-enabled platforms for detection and removal - Compliance with Florida regulations, including prohibition on technology from designated foreign countries - Reporting Requirements: - Monthly and annual reports detailing capture data, morphometrics, GPS tracking, photographs, and technology progress - Budget and Contract Details: - Estimated contract value: $2,000,000 - Initial monthly funding up to $250,000, then $166,666 per month - Contract term: one year, with option to renew for an additional year - Vendor Requirements: - Registration in MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and Sunbiz - Encouragement of minority-owned, woman-owned, and service-disabled veteran business participation - Notable Requirements: - Use of innovative, AI-enabled detection/removal technologies - Strict compliance with documentation and reporting - Prohibition on use of technology from designated foreign countries - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to qualified providers with relevant expertise.

Description

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive proposals from qualified vendors for the effective removal of nonnative lizards from public lands in Florida. The project includes the use of innovative technologies for detection and/or removal of these lizards. Vendors must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with Sunbiz prior to the bid opening. The contract term is one year with an option to renew for an additional year, and the estimated budget is $2,000,000.

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