NonNative Snake Control

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is soliciting competitive proposals under solicitation FWC 26/27-04 for the management of the Python Action Team Removing Invasive Constrictors (PATRIC) program. The primary objective is the effective removal of nonnative snake species from Florida ecosystems through program oversight, personnel management, and the implementation of innovative technologies. The selected contractor will be responsible for verifying survey tracks and hours, providing bi-weekly compensation to PATRIC members at rates that meet or exceed Florida's minimum wage, and ensuring precise data and carcass management. Innovation is a key requirement, extending beyond software to include physical devices and AI-enabled platforms to improve detection and field coordination. The contract features an initial five-year term with an option to renew for an additional five years. Award evaluation is weighted heavily toward methodology and approach (40 points) and respondent experience (20 points), with remaining points allocated to response quality, work product examples, cybersecurity compliance, and cost. Contractors must adhere to strict data security standards aligned with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and the State Cybersecurity Act, as outlined in the FWC Data Sharing MOU. Performance is governed by the PATRIC Standard Operating Procedure, and payment is contingent upon written acceptance of services by the Commission within five working days of invoice submission. Vendors must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace and Sunbiz to be eligible.