Purchase of Beekeeping Service - 217088

The City of Dallas Department of Aviation is soliciting bids for a three-year contract to provide comprehensive urban beekeeping services aimed at advancing sustainability and public engagement goals. The selected vendor will be responsible for managing honeybee hives continuously, including optimal hive placement, regular maintenance, honey production, and conducting educational outreach programs for City employees and the broader community. All services must be performed in Dallas County, Texas, with deliveries or performance occurring at FOB Dallas locations as designated by the City. The contract is open to all qualified vendors without socioeconomic set-asides, and award will be made either to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder or the most advantageous proposal based on compliance with technical and operational requirements, with no formal scoring rubric applied. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City’s procurement portal by the deadline of April 29, 2026, and must include compliance documentation such as a Texas Tax ID, DUNS number, insurance certificates, Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous materials, and certifications regarding debarment status, anti-boycott compliance under Texas law, and adherence to the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment if applicable. Vendors must not be suspended, debarred, or involved in active litigation or criminal investigations, and must agree to indemnify the City against claims arising from their performance, except where the City’s sole negligence is at fault. Inspection and acceptance of all services will occur solely at the City’s discretion upon delivery or completion, with full responsibility resting with the vendor to meet all specifications. While the estimated contract value is not disclosed, the City retains the right to evaluate proposals under either a lowest price technically acceptable or trade-off method depending on the nature of the responses received. No specific packaging, marking, invoicing, payment, or contract administration details are provided in the solicitation, and no contracting officer, technical representative, or accounting codes are identified.