Alachua County Annual Mosquito Mitigation Services ITB 27-97-LC 2026
Alachua County Board of County CommissionersCounty · FL- Due
- Apr 8, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 4, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Lalit Lalwani
- (352) 548-1243
The 30-second brief
Alachua County Public Works Department is seeking firm fixed bid prices for annual mosquito mitigation services on an as needed basis for the surveillance, monitoring, and eradication of disease-bearing mosquitoes in unincorporated areas of Alachua County, Florida. The scope includes setting up and maintaining CDC CO2 baited light trap networks, BG-Sentinel traps, larval inspections of retention ponds and drainage basins, BG-Sentinel chicken bleeds for arbovirus surveillance, biological larviciding via hand, backpack, or helicopter, and ground or aerial ULV adulticiding via truck or ATV equipped with GPS tracking. The contract term is for three years from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, with options to renew. Bids are due by April 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, with a question deadline of March 29, 2026. Requirements include compliance with Alachua County Government Minimum Wage, SBE participation goals, drug-free workplace certification, and specific insurance coverages.
CDC CO2 Traps (10 Traps/week), BG-Sentinel Traps, Larval Inspections (120 Sites) 3 Full rounds + 4 Target rounds, BG-Sentinel Surveillance 18 bleeds/week (Chicken bleeds), Larviciding (Acres) via hand, Backpack or helicopter (Single brood product and 30-day residual product), Ground ULV Adulticiding via truck with GPS tracking, Ground ULV Adulticiding via ATV with GPS tracking, Aerial ULV Adulticiding, Backpack/Sticky Spray Mitigation Barrier
Lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications
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Summary
Alachua County Public Works Department is seeking firm fixed bid prices for annual mosquito mitigation services on an as needed basis for the surveillance, monitoring, and eradication of disease-bearing mosquitoes in unincorporated areas of Alachua County, Florida.
The scope includes setting up and maintaining CDC CO2 baited light trap networks, BG-Sentinel traps, larval inspections of retention ponds and drainage basins, BG-Sentinel chicken bleeds for arbovirus surveillance, biological larviciding via hand, backpack, or helicopter, and ground or aerial ULV adulticiding via truck or ATV equipped with GPS tracking. The contract term is for three years from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, with options to renew. Bids are due by April 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, with a question deadline of March 29, 2026. Requirements include compliance with Alachua County Government Minimum Wage, SBE participation goals, drug-free workplace certification, and specific insurance coverages.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
CDC CO2 Traps (10 Traps/week), BG-Sentinel Traps, Larval Inspections (120 Sites) 3 Full rounds + 4 Target rounds, BG-Sentinel Surveillance 18 bleeds/week (Chicken bleeds), Larviciding (Acres) via hand, Backpack or helicopter (Single brood product and 30-day residual product), Ground ULV Adulticiding via truck with GPS tracking, Ground ULV Adulticiding via ATV with GPS tracking, Aerial ULV Adulticiding, Backpack/Sticky Spray Mitigation Barrier
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
17- Submittal Confirmation
- Corporate Resolution
- State Compliance documents
- W-9 Taxpayer Identification Form
- Public Record Trade Secret Exemption Request
- SBE Certificate
- SBE Participation details
- Alachua County Location Preference certification
- Alachua County Government Minimum Wage certification
- Drug Free Workplace certification
- Vendor Eligibility confirmation
- List of non-SBE subcontractors
- Responsible Agent Form
- References
- Cancelled or Termination history
- Conflict of Interest certification
- Acknowledgement of Requirements
- Submit to
- https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/alachuacounty
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Gainesville, FL
- Projected sq ft
- 27,027,200 sq ft
- Reported agency
- Alachua County
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Alachua County Board of County Commissioners?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 8, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/alachuacounty. For questions, contact Lalit Lalwani.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Alachua County Board of County Commissioners in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Lalit Lalwani at (352) 548-1243. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: CDC CO2 Traps (10 Traps/week), BG-Sentinel Traps, Larval Inspections (120 Sites) 3 Full rounds + 4 Target rounds, BG-Sentinel Surveillance 18 bleeds/week (Chicken bleeds), Larviciding (Acres) via hand, Backpack or helicopter (Single brood product and 30-day residual product), Ground ULV Adulticiding. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Alachua County Board of County Commissioners?
All active and historical solicitations from Alachua County Board of County Commissioners are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Alachua County Board of County Commissioners regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Submittal Confirmation, Corporate Resolution, State Compliance documents, W-9 Taxpayer Identification Form, Public Record Trade Secret Exemption Request, SBE Certificate, SBE Participation details, Al. Review the full document from Alachua County Board of County Commissioners for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Gainesville, FL. The total projected area is 27027200 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.