Description
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources issued a competitive Fixed‑Price Bid solicitation (5400029808) for statewide alligator removal services. The contract will be awarded to an independent‑contractor who will respond to SCDNR dispatches, capture, euthanize, tag, and dispose of nuisance alligators, providing detailed reports and complying with state wildlife regulations. Compensation is a $150 subsidy per response, with additional discretionary payments for human‑bite/fatality incidents. The award is expected to be posted on July 6 2026, with an initial one‑year term and up to four automatic one‑year extensions. Contractors must hold appropriate licenses, carry substantial insurance, and be registered vendors in the South Carolina procurement system.
• Scope: Capture, euthanize, tag, and dispose of nuisance alligators throughout SC; 2‑hour response time; reporting and documentation required.
• Compensation: $150 per SCDNR‑initiated response (plus up to $500 for human‑bite/fatality events).
• Term: Starts July 1 2026, runs for 1 year with up to four optional renewals (max 5 years).
• Requirements: State vendor registration, three professional references, appropriate wildlife permits, $1 M liability insurance, and compliance with Reg 123‑151 and related statutes.
• Procurement: Open competition; offers due by June 29 2026; award posting July 6 2026.