Taylor County Board of County Commissioners

TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS | Request for Proposals - Mosquito Control Services
TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Perry, Florida 32347
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Mosquito Control Services
This RFP does not commit Taylor County to award a contract or pay any costs incurred in the preparation of proposals.
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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Taylor County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting bids for from qualified firms or
individuals to provide mosquito control services for Taylor County.
Qualified firms or individuals desiring to provide the requested services must submit their bid
package in an envelope or similar package marked: Sealed bids for "TAYLOR COUNTY
MOSQUITO CONTROL SERVICES" to the Clerk of Court, 1st Floor Courthouse, 108 North
Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida 32347 to arrive no later than 4:00PM, local time, on May 29, 2026.
All bids MUST have name and mailing address clearly shown on the outside of the envelope or
package when submitted. Bids will be opened and respondents announced at 6:00 p.m. local time,
or as soon thereafter as practical, on 6/1/2026 at the Taylor County Administrative Complex, 201
East Green Street, Perry, Florida 32347.
The County reserves the right, in its sole absolute discretion, to reject any or all bids, to cancel or
withdraw this bid at any time or waive any irregularities in the bid process. The County reserves the
right to award any contract(s) to the bidder/respondent which it deems to offer the best overall
service, therefore, the County is not bound to award any contract(s) based on the quoted price. The
County, in its sole and absolute discretion, also reserves the right to waive minor defects in the
process and to accept the bid deemed to be in the County's best interest. The County, in its sole
and absolute discretion, also reserves the right to assign a local business preference in the amount
of five percent (5%) of the bid price. NO FAXED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Taylor County is an AA/EOE employer and requires all contractors and subcontractors to comply
with Executive Order 11246.
For additional project information:
GARY WAMBOLT, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
Gary.wambolt@taylorcountygov.com (850)838-3533
Bid packages may also be obtained from www.taylorcountygov.com
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, Taylor County,
Florida
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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
1.1 Background
Taylor County, Florida (the "County") is a rural coastal county located along the Gulf of Mexico in
North Central Florida. The County's diverse terrain - including salt marshes, freshwater wetlands,
river floodplains, and tidal areas - creates conditions conducive to significant mosquito breeding.
Effective mosquito control is essential to protecting public health, reducing the risk of mosquito-
borne diseases (including Eastern Equine Encephalitis, West Nile Virus, and other arboviruses),
and maintaining quality of life for County residents and visitors.
The Taylor County Mosquito Control program currently operates as a department under the Board
of County Commissioners (BOCC). The County is seeking qualified contractors to provide
comprehensive integrated mosquito management (IMM) services under the oversight of the
County's designated Environmental Services Director.
1.2 Purpose
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit competitive proposals from qualified
firms or individuals to provide mosquito control services for Taylor County for a term of one (1) year,
with mutual options to renew for up to two (2) additional one-year terms, subject to annual
appropriation and satisfactory performance. Services to be covered under this contract include:
* Adulticiding (ground-based and/or aerial application)
* Larviciding
* Mosquito surveillance and population monitoring
* Public education and outreach
1.3 Procurement Authority
This procurement is conducted pursuant to the Taylor County Purchasing Policy, Florida Statutes
Chapter 287, and applicable provisions of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services (FDACS) mosquito control program regulations. The County reserves the right to reject
any and all proposals, to waive minor irregularities, and to accept the proposal deemed to be in the
best interest of the County.
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SECTION 2 - SCOPE OF SERVICES
2.1 General Requirements
The Contractor shall provide comprehensive, integrated mosquito management (IMM) services
countywide in Taylor County, Florida. All activities shall comply with:
* Florida Administrative Code Chapter 5E-13 (Mosquito Control)
* Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) requirements
* All applicable EPA, FIFRA, and label requirements for pesticide application
* Florida Building Code and applicable OSHA standards
* All applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances
The Contractor shall employ, or have on staff, at minimum one (1) certified Public Health Pest
Control Director licensed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
(FDACS) under Chapter 388, Florida Statutes.
2.2 Adulticiding Services
The Contractor shall provide adult mosquito control treatments using EPA-registered adulticides
applied in accordance with label directions and IMM principles.
Ground-Based Adulticiding
* Conduct truck-mounted Ultra-Low Volume (ULV) and/or thermal fogging treatments
throughout the County's road network and designated public areas
* Respond to service requests within twenty-four (24) hours under normal conditions; within
four (4) hours under emergency/public health event conditions
* Maintain adequate equipment, vehicle, and chemical inventory to treat the entire County
within a 72-hour operational window when conditions warrant
* Submit treatment logs identifying date, time, location(s), product(s) used, application rate,
equipment calibration records, and weather conditions
Aerial Adulticiding (if applicable)
* Provide or subcontract certified aerial application services for large-scale or access-
restricted treatment areas as needed
* All aerial applications must comply with FAA regulations and FDACS requirements
* Notify the County and affected landowners/agencies at least 24 hours prior to aerial
operations
2.3 Larviciding Services
The Contractor shall conduct larvicide treatments targeting mosquito breeding sources throughout
the County.
* Conduct routine larval source surveys and treatment of identified breeding sites, including
storm water infrastructure, roadside ditches, retention areas, tidal marshes, and other
standing water
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* Use FDACS and EPA-registered larvicides including, as appropriate: Bacillus thuringiensis
israelensis (Bti), Bacillus sphaericus, methoprene, and spinosad products
* Apply Gambusia affinis (mosquitofish) stocking in permanent water bodies where
biologically appropriate, in coordination with FDACS and Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) requirements
* Maintain source reduction records documenting location, treatment product, application rate,
and acreage or linear footage treated
* Respond to larval source treatment requests within forty-eight (48) hours of complaint or
identification
2.4 Surveillance and Monitoring
The Contractor shall establish and maintain a countywide mosquito surveillance program to support
data-driven treatment decisions.
* Install, maintain, and monitor a network of at minimum two (2) CO2-baited light traps (CDC-
style) at locations approved by the County, with traps operated on a weekly schedule during
the active mosquito season (April through November, unless weather stays warm) and bi-
weekly during the off-season, if warranted by weather, calls and landing counts.
* Conduct landing rate counts at a minimum of three (3) sentinel sites per week during active
season
* Collect, identify, and report mosquito species and counts from trap collections
* Participate in the FDACS and Florida Department of Health arboviral surveillance program;
submit pooled mosquito samples for virus testing as directed
* Maintain and report sentinel chicken flock data if the County maintains sentinel flocks, or
coordinate with the Florida Department of Health in Taylor County on arboviral monitoring
* Provide weekly surveillance summary reports to the Environmental Services Director
during active season
2.5 Public Education and Outreach
The Contractor shall support the County's mosquito education and community outreach efforts.
* Develop and distribute educational materials (print and/or digital) promoting the "5 Ds" of
mosquito prevention and source reduction by homeowners.
* Respond to public inquiries and service requests courteously and promptly; maintain a
dedicated point of contact for residents upon County request.
* Participate in at minimum two (2) public outreach events per year (e.g., health fairs,
community meetings, school programs) upon County request.
* Provide content for the County website and/or social media regarding treatment schedules,
public health advisories, and mosquito prevention tips.
2.6 Reporting Requirements
The Contractor shall provide the following reports to the Environmental Services Director:
* Weekly field operations summary (treatment locations, products, quantities, weather)
* Weekly surveillance summary during active season
* Monthly program report summarizing all activities, expenditures, and trap data
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* Annual program summary report by November 30 of each contract year
* Immediate notification (within 2 hours) to the Environmental Services Director
* of any equipment failure, chemical spill, or reportable incident
* All FDACS-required reports, including annual mosquito control report
2.7 Equipment and Materials
* The Contractor shall supply all equipment, vehicles, chemicals, and personnel required to
fulfill the Scope of Services
* All application equipment shall be properly calibrated and maintained; calibration records
shall be made available to the County upon request
* Chemical storage shall comply with all applicable FDACS, EPA, OSHA, and local fire code
requirements
* The County may provide, at its discretion, access to County storage facilities; any such
arrangement shall be specified in the final contract
SECTION 3 - CONTRACT TERMS
3.1 Term
The initial contract term shall be one (1) year from the date of execution. At the County's sole
option, the contract may be renewed for up to two (2) additional one-year periods under the same
terms and conditions, subject to satisfactory contractor performance and annual appropriation of
funds by the Board of County Commissioners.
3.2 Compensation
Compensation shall be as proposed in the Respondent's Cost Proposal (Exhibit A). The County
anticipates a fixed-price annual contract with itemized unit pricing for additional or extraordinary
services beyond the base scope. The contract shall include a Not-to-Exceed amount for the base
contract year.
3.3 Insurance Requirements
Prior to contract execution, the selected Contractor shall provide and maintain throughout the
contract term the following minimum insurance coverages, with Taylor County named as an
additional insured:
* Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate
* Commercial Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit
* Workers' Compensation: Statutory limits per Florida Statutes Chapter 440
* Employers' Liability: $500,000 per accident / $500,000 per disease
* Pollution/Environmental Liability (pesticide application): $1,000,000 per occurrence (if
applicable based on scope)
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3.4 Licenses and Certifications
The Contractor and all supervisory personnel involved in pesticide application shall maintain
current, valid licenses and certifications throughout the contract term, including:
* Florida FDACS Public Health Pest Control License (Chapter 388, F.S.)
* Any applicable pesticide applicator licenses/certifications
* FAA certifications if aerial application is proposed
3.5 Subcontractors
The use of subcontractors must be disclosed in the proposal. The prime Contractor shall be
responsible for the performance of all subcontractors. Any addition or change of subcontractors
after contract award shall require written County approval.
SECTION 4 - PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Proposal Format
Proposals shall be submitted in sealed envelopes or packages, clearly marked: "RFP-Mosquito
Control Services - DO NOT OPEN." Respondents shall submit one (1) original and three (3)
copies of the complete proposal.
Proposals shall be organized with the following tabs/sections:
1. Cover Letter and Executive Summary
2. Firm Qualifications and Experience
3. Key Personnel and Certifications
4. Technical Approach and Work Plan
5. Equipment and Resource List
6. Subcontractor Information (if applicable)
7. References
8. Required Forms and Certifications
9. Cost Proposal
10. All bids MUST have a name and mailing address shown on the outside of the envelope or
package when submitted.
11. Bids that are not delivered to the physical address of the Clerk of Court prior to the
specified time will not be considered and will be returned to the responder unopened.
12. Once opened, no bid may be withdrawn prior to the Board of County Commissioners action
without written consent of the Clerk of Court.
13. Responders must complete and furnish with their bid, the Florida Public Entity Crimes
Statement as required by F.S. 287.133(3)(a).
4.2 Cover Letter and Executive Summary
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The cover letter shall be signed by an individual authorized to bind the Respondent. The executive
summary (maximum 2 pages) shall briefly describe the Respondent's understanding of the project
and its qualifications.
4.3 Firm Qualifications and Experience
* Number of years providing mosquito control services in Florida
* Description of at least three (3) comparable Florida county or municipal mosquito control
contracts within the past five (5) years
* Description of experience with all service types identified in Section 2
* Evidence of any FDACS certifications, FMCA membership, or other relevant professional
affiliations
4.4 Key Personnel and Certifications
* Resume(s) of personnel who will be assigned to this contract, including the proposed
Mosquito Control Director/Program Manager
* Copies of applicable FDACS licenses and certifications
* Organizational chart identifying the proposed contract team
4.5 Technical Approach and Work Plan
* Description of proposed IMM methodology for Taylor County, including adulticiding strategy,
larviciding approach, and surveillance network design
* Proposed trap network locations and surveillance schedule
* Response time protocols for service requests and public health emergencies
* Description of proposed public education and outreach activities
* Chemical product list proposed for use, including EPA registration numbers
4.6 Equipment and Resource List
Provide an itemized list of all vehicles and application equipment to be dedicated to or available for
this contract, including make, model, year, and condition.
4.7 References
Provide contact information for at least three (3) Florida government clients for whom the
Respondent has performed mosquito control services within the past five (5) years. The County
reserves the right to contact references without prior notification to the Respondent.
4.8 Required Forms
The following completed and signed forms must be included:
* Respondent Acknowledgment Form (Attachment A)
* Drug-Free Workplace Certification (per Section 287.087, F.S.)
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* Public Entity Crimes Affidavit (per Section 287.133, F.S.)
* Scrutinized Company Certification (per Section 287.135, F.S.)
* Conflict of Interest Disclosure
* E-Verify Affidavit (per Section 448.095, F.S.)
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SECTION 5 - EVALUATION CRITERIA AND SELECTION
5.1 Evaluation Process
Proposals will be evaluated by a County Evaluation Committee using a best-value methodology.
Cost and qualifications will both be considered. The evaluation will proceed in two phases: (1)
technical review and scoring; and (2) cost proposal evaluation. The County may, at its discretion,
invite top-ranked Respondents to make oral presentations or clarifications prior to final ranking.
5.2 Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation Criterion Maximum Points
Firm Qualifications and Relevant Florida Experience 25 Points
Key Personnel Qualifications, Certifications, and Staffing Plan 20 Points
Technical Approach, Work Plan, and Understanding of Scope 25 Points
Equipment, Resources, and Capacity 10 Points
Cost Proposal 20 Points
TOTAL 100 Points
5.3 Cost Proposal Scoring
Cost proposals shall be scored using the following formula: Lowest Cost Proposed / Respondent's
Cost Proposed x 20 = Cost Score. The Respondent with the lowest total cost proposal will receive
the maximum 20 points. All other Respondents will receive a proportional score.
5.4 Award
The County intends to award a single contract to the highest-scoring, responsive, and responsible
Respondent. The County's Evaluation Committee recommendation will be presented to the Board
of County Commissioners for final approval. Award is subject to successful negotiation of contract
terms and BOCC approval.
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