Miami-Dade Tegu Removal - 13 Trap Lines

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission awarded solicitation FWC 26/27-09 to Blue Iguana Control for the removal of Argentine black and white tegus from selected public lands in Miami-Dade County. The contract focuses on the operation of 13 trap lines across specific locations, including Card Sound Road, Tallahassee Road, SW 408th Street, and the L-31N, C-111, and C-111E canals. The awarded total bid price is 34,800 dollars, consisting of a base period price of 17,400 dollars and a renewal year price of 17,400 dollars. The initial period of performance for fieldwork runs from February 1, 2027, through October 31, 2027, with a requirement to trap for a minimum of 192 days, and a potential one-year renewal option through October 31, 2028. The contractor is responsible for capturing tegus, collecting morphometric data and photographs, performing humane euthanasia in compliance with Florida statutes, and disposing of carcasses at the South Dade Landfill or other approved sites. Key deliverables include the submission of high-resolution photographs and data sheets to the Project Manager within five business days of the following month. The award was based on the lowest total price from a responsive and responsible bidder meeting specific experience requirements, including three years of trapping and technical reporting experience and three verifiable references. Administrative requirements include registration in MyFloridaMarketPlace and Sunbiz, and compliance with various Florida statutes and federal standards, such as the Build America, Buy America provision.