What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Indian River Mosquito Control District seeks aerial adulticiding services using Dibrom (naled) applied at night via GPS-guided aircraft. The two-year contract runs from November 17, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with a renewal option through September 30, 2028. Eligible onshore organizations must demonstrate Workers Compensation insurance, NPDES compliance, and the capability to obtain an FAA Congested Area Flight Plan within 30 days of award. The District's Board of Commissioners will evaluate bidder qualifications and may consider the guaranteed maximum delivery time in awarding the bid. Bidders must submit sealed envelopes marked "ITB 2026-02: Aerial Adulticiding Services" by hand delivery or mail to the District's Vero Beach office by 3:00 PM on Monday, November 16, 2026. The District will publicly open bids and announce awards on November 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM.
Scope of work
- Nighttime aerial application of Dibrom (naled) per label requirements
- Application rates from 0.4 ounces per acre up to 1.0 ounces per acre
- Target droplet size approximately DV 0.5=25μm at 300 feet altitude
- GPS-guided aircraft with software to generate detailed application maps
- Swath widths not to exceed 2,000 feet
- Obtain FAA Congested Area Flight Plan within 30 days of award
- Comply with NPDES permitting for pesticide discharge per FAC 62-621.300(8)
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest and/or best bid | Not specified |
| Equipment to determine appropriate flight pattern offset | Not specified |
| At least two pilots with FDACS certification and license | Not specified |
| Guaranteed maximum delivery time | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- At least one pilot with FDACS Public Health Pest Control and Aerial Applicator's licenses available at all times
- Capable of obtaining an FAA Congested Area Flight Plan within 30 days of award
- Compliance with NPDES permitting requirements per FAC 62-621.300(8)
- GPS-guided aircraft with rotary atomizer technology or equivalent
Documents to include with your response
- Aerial Adulticiding Bid Form
- Copy of insurance coverage
- Proof of Workers Comp insurance
- Complete and detailed ordering instructions
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit in sealed envelopes clearly marked 'ITB 2026-02: Aerial Adulticiding Services' with bidder's name. Hand deliver Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM or mail to 5655 41st Street, Vero Beach, FL 32967.