Description
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is issuing an RFP to engage a qualified vendor to lead a multi‑year effort to eradicate non‑native snake species—primarily invasive pythons—from Florida’s ecosystems. The contract will oversee the Python Action Team Removing Invasive Constrictors (PATRIC) program, incorporate innovative detection and removal technologies, and require comprehensive reporting, subcontractor management, and compliance with state cybersecurity and procurement regulations. The award is a five‑year contract with an optional five‑year renewal, and the total estimated budget is approximately $29.6 million.
• Scope: Design, implement, and manage invasive snake control operations across the state, including field removal, monitoring, and technology deployment.
• Duration: 5‑year base period (plus one optional 5‑year renewal).
• Budget: $29,647,667 total for the base period.
• Mandatory vendor qualifications: registration in MyFloridaMarketPlace and Sunbiz, demonstrated experience with large‑scale wildlife or environmental projects, and compliance with minority‑owned business encouragement policies.
• Deliverables: Quarterly/annual progress reports, final project reports, cost sheets, subcontractor lists, and cybersecurity compliance documentation.
• Submission requirements: sealed paper proposal (original + electronic copy) by 1:30 PM ET, 30 Sept 2026; questions due by 5 PM ET, 11 Sept 2026; public opening 30 Sept 2026.
• Evaluation criteria: methodology (40 pts), experience (20 pts), cost (10 pts), work product examples (10 pts), presentation quality (10 pts), cybersecurity compliance (10 pts).