Opportunity
City of Tampa #26-P-00516
As-needed insect and reptile removal for City of Tampa Water Department locations
Posted
October 28, 2026
Respond By
November 02, 2026
Identifier
26-P-00516
NAICS
561710
The City of Tampa Water Department is seeking quotes for as-needed insect and reptile removal at Water Distribution locations. - Government buyer: City of Tampa, Water Department, Water Distribution; buyer contact named in the attachment: Gloria Tolbert. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or service vendors are named in the solicitation materials. - Requested services and estimated quantities: - 100 insect removal or relocation services, including ants, bees, hornets, and wasps. - 100 reptile removal or relocation services, including snakes and lizards. - Work includes cleaning and securing affected areas to prevent re-entry, with labor, materials, supervision, and equipment. - Notable service requirements: - Respond to service calls within two hours; if work cannot be completed during the visit, provide a schedule within 48 hours and complete remediation within one week. - Bee-hive work requires a six-month warranty. - Provide written visit reports and monthly or quarterly spreadsheet reports; maintain chemical-use records and obtain Department approval before applying chemicals. - Hold applicable pest-control licenses, have at least three years in business, and maintain an office in the Tampa Bay area. - Perform services during the stated service hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and comply with applicable regulations.
Description
The City of Tampa is requesting quotes for one year of as-needed wildlife removal and prevention services for Water Department water meters and nearby residential or business properties. Work includes removing or relocating insects and reptiles, including snakes, bees, wasps, and hornets, and cleaning and securing locations to prevent reintrusion. The vendor must respond to service calls within two hours, follow applicable regulations, and provide required site monitoring and service reports. The solicitation lists estimated quantities of 100 insect-removal services and 100 reptile-removal services.