Iguana Removal in the Florida Keys

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is soliciting competitive bids for iguana removal services in the Florida Keys under solicitation number FWC 26/27-01, with bids due by August 13, 2026. Vendors must be registered in both the MyFloridaMarketPlace and SunBiz systems prior to bid submission, and proposals must be submitted in a sealed physical envelope to the Commission’s purchasing office in Tallahassee; electronic submissions are not accepted and will be rejected. The contract is governed by Florida Statutes, including payment requirements under 287.0582 and 287.0585, and incorporates the State of Florida’s General Contract Conditions (PUR 1000). Performance must occur at locations specified in individual Purchase Orders, with all shipments delivered F.O.B. Destination, prepaid, during business hours Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Each package must be clearly labeled with the Purchase Order number, gross, tare, and net weights, and accompanied by a complete packing list, though no barcoding or military packaging standards apply. Contractors are subject to stringent compliance obligations, including mandatory use of E-Verify for all new hires, approval from the Commission prior to using small unmanned aircraft systems, and submission of a Subcontractor Minority Status Report with every invoice documenting participation by woman-, veteran-, and minority-owned businesses. Background checks on all contractor personnel are required, and the Commission reserves the right to reject or replace personnel based on security findings. If historical or cultural artifacts are discovered during work, operations must halt immediately and the Commission notified. Offerors must complete the Executive Order 20-44 Attestation Form and provide IRS Form 990 and executive compensation data if more than half their annual budget comes from state or federal funds. For contracts exceeding $1 million, additional certifications regarding prohibited countries and compliance with Florida Statute 287.135 are required. Invoices must be submitted electronically to the Commission’s Contract Manager per state law and administrative rules, but no specific invoicing platform is designated. The contract does not specify a value, award basis, or formal evaluation factors, and no formal contract type such as FFP or IDIQ is stated, though fixed unit rates are implied. All contract administration and payment matters are handled through the Commission’s Contract Manager, with no designated COR, COTR, or PCO identified.