Town of Palm Beach - Sea Turtle Nesting Monitoring - RFP No. 2026-007 (2026)
Town of Palm BeachCity · Palm Beach, FL- Due
- Jan 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 11, 2025
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Ryan Canterbury
- (561) 227-7002
The 30-second brief
The Town of Palm Beach, Florida is requesting proposals for daily monitoring of marine turtle nests from March 1st to October 31st as required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The scope of work includes daily monitoring and documentation of nesting activity, identification and categorization of false crawls, reporting nesting and hatching success, monitoring lighting sources at beach berm elevation, escarpment formations, nesting seabird and shorebirds, nest marking for beach cleaning equipment, and managing marine turtle survey zones and data compilation for the BMA area. The contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewal periods. Proposals are due by January 9, 2026, and must be submitted online through the Bonfire eProcurement platform.
Monitoring/reporting of sea turtle nesting activity throughout the Town of Palm Beach, Monitoring/reporting of lighting sources visible from the beach berm elevation, Monitoring/reporting of escarpment formations, Monitoring/reporting of nesting seabird and shorebirds within project boundaries, Nest marking for the purpose of nest avoidance by beach cleaning equipment, Management of marine turtle survey zones and data management and compilation for the entire BMA area, Report submittals FWC required nourishment spreadsheets, FWC SNBS Spreadsheets and FWC NPA spreadsheets
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Summary
The Town of Palm Beach, Florida is requesting proposals for daily monitoring of marine turtle nests from March 1st to October 31st as required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
The scope of work includes daily monitoring and documentation of nesting activity, identification and categorization of false crawls, reporting nesting and hatching success, monitoring lighting sources at beach berm elevation, escarpment formations, nesting seabird and shorebirds, nest marking for beach cleaning equipment, and managing marine turtle survey zones and data compilation for the BMA area. The contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewal periods. Proposals are due by January 9, 2026, and must be submitted online through the Bonfire eProcurement platform.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
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REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Monitoring/reporting of sea turtle nesting activity throughout the Town of Palm Beach, Monitoring/reporting of lighting sources visible from the beach berm elevation, Monitoring/reporting of escarpment formations, Monitoring/reporting of nesting seabird and shorebirds within project boundaries, Nest marking for the purpose of nest avoidance by beach cleaning equipment, Management of marine turtle survey zones and data management and compilation for the entire BMA area, Report submittals FWC required nourishment spreadsheets, FWC SNBS Spreadsheets and FWC NPA spreadsheets
- Submit to
- https://townofpalmbeach.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/213463
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Palm Beach, Florida
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Palm Beach?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 9, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: https://townofpalmbeach.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/213463. For questions, contact Ryan Canterbury.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Palm Beach 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 RFP 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 Ryan Canterbury at (561) 227-7002. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Monitoring/reporting of sea turtle nesting activity throughout the Town of Palm Beach, Monitoring/reporting of lighting sources visible from the beach berm elevation, Monitoring/reporting of escarpment formations, Monitoring/reporting of nesting seabird and shorebirds within project boundaries, Nest. 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: "Best value" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Palm Beach?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Palm Beach are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Palm Beach 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 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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. Review the full document from Town of Palm Beach for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Palm Beach, Florida. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.