Opportunity

Miami-Dade Supplier Systems #EVN0063483

Preserved educational dissection specimens for Deering Estate programs

Posted

October 23, 2026

Respond By

October 29, 2026

Identifier

EVN0063483

NAICS

424460

Miami-Dade County is seeking preserved specimens for hands-on educational programs at the Deering Estate. - Government buyer: Miami-Dade County, Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces (PROS) Department. - OEM: Carolina is the named manufacturer/brand for the requested specimens. No other vendors are named in the opportunity. - Products requested: - 90 plain preserved mice, Carolina’s Perfect Solution, item 228380; packed in pails. - 100 plain formalin-preserved dogfish sharks, 27 inches or longer, item 226700; one specimen per bag. A plain formalin-preserved Atlantic sharpnose shark is described as a possible alternative, subject to approval. - 120 formalin-preserved skates, item 226640; substitutions are not permitted. - Notable requirements: Substitutions for mice and dogfish sharks require approval; the skate is non-substitutable. Bidders must offer all items. Delivery is required within five calendar days after receipt of the purchase order, to the Deering Estate.

Description

Miami-Dade County is seeking quotes for educational dissection specimens for programming at the Deering Estate, supporting hands-on learning in environmental and biological sciences. The requested items are 90 Carolina’s Perfect Solution plain mice, 100 plain formalin-preserved dogfish sharks measuring 27 inches or longer, and 120 preserved skates. Substitutions for the mice and sharks are accepted upon approval; the skate specification states no substitution. Delivery is required within five calendar days after receipt of the purchase order, and award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for all items in aggregate.

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