27-014 - Humane Bee Removal and Relocation Services

AI Summary

The City of Tempe seeks qualified firms for humane bee removal and relocation services to protect bee populations on city property. This RFP includes safe removal of bee colonies for public safety with a submission deadline of July 7, 2026.

Opportunity details

Solicitation No.: 240814
Type / RFx: RFP
Status: Open
Level: city
Published Date: Invalid Date
Due Date: Invalid Date
NAICS Code: 115310 AI guide
Jurisdiction: City of Tempe
State: Arizona
Agency: City of Tempe

Description

The City of Tempe is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to establish a contract with qualified firms to provide humane bee removal and relocation services to protect bee populations throughout the Valley. The Contractor shall have the ability to safely remove and relocate bee colonies, hives, and swarms from City property and areas adjacent to City property for reasons of public safety. The City will not pay for services on private property unless prior written authorization is given by the City.

Commodity Codes

Commodity Codes: UNSPSC 101316 Animal containment UNSPSC 701220 Animal health UNSPSC 721021 Pest control UNSPSC 941319 Animal protection associations UNSPSC 10101903 Bees UNSPSC 72102105 Animal trapping UNSPSC 10191520 Non-chemical biological pest control solution: Biological control is a method of controlling pests such as insects, mites, weeds and plant diseases using other organisms. It relies on predation, parasitism, herbivory, or other natural mechanisms, but typically also involves an active human management role.

Events & Timeline

Status	Event Name	Location	Description	Dates	Mandatory
Ongoing	Open Date	Online Portal	Posting date for the Opportunity	Jun 16th 2026, 12:00 AM MST	N/A
Upcoming	Questions Due Date	Online Portal	Deadline to submit Questions	Jun 26th 2026, 5:00 PM MST	N/A
Upcoming	Public Bid Opening	Microsoft Teams	To join the RFP opening at the due date and time via Microsoft Teams, please visit the following website: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MjNhOTJmZTktYzI5Ni00N2E4LWJiYTMtN2Q1NDZjOGY0YzU5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22727d541c-0af1-45f6-abf3-34c2cf4483fe%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220b957816-5189-40cc-8843-34b2943f8617%22%7d Meeting ID: 274 681 092 059 479 Passcode: Zx68bx7q	Jul 7th 2026, 3:00 PM MST - Jul 7th 2026, 3:10 PM MST	No
Upcoming	Close Date	Online Portal	Deadline for Submissions	Jul 7th 2026, 3:00 PM MST	N/A

Requested Information

Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.

Name	Type	# Files	Requirement	Instructions	Actions
Proposal	File Type: Any (.*)	1	Required
Qualifications	File Type: Any (.*)	1	Required
Copies of All Licenses/Certifications	File Type: Any (.*)	1	Required
Exceptions (if applicable)	File Type: Any (.*)	1	Optional
Proposal Questionnaire (Q-23QU)	Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx)	1	Required	You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire.	Download
Pricing Section	File Type: Any (.*)	1	Required
Vendor’s Offer	File Type: Any (.*)	1	Required
Anti-Discrimination Policy	File Type: Any (.*)	1	Required
Affidavit of Compliance with House Bill 2488	File Type: Any (.*)	1	Required
Supplier Sustainability Questionnaire	File Type: Any (.*)	1	Required
Heat Safety Plan	File Type: Any (.*)	1	Required

Attachments

Key dates

Invalid DatePublished
Invalid DateResponses Due

AI classification tags

bee removal bee relocation animal containment pest control public safety environmental protection biological pest control

Frequently asked questions

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