2-Attachment 9 - Designation of Confidential, Trade Secret and Proprietary Information.pdf

This is a Designation of Confidential, Trade Secret and Proprietary Information form for the Arizona Department of Economic Security's Pest Control Services procurement. The document establishes the framework and procedures by which bidders may designate portions of their proposals as confidential, trade secret, or proprietary information. The pest control services solicitation was posted on March 19, 2025, with proposals due by April 9, 2025, allowing approximately three weeks for preparation and submission. The contract will establish comprehensive pest management services for eligible ADES facilities statewide throughout Arizona, requiring vendors to demonstrate expertise in commercial pest control covering various pest types common to Arizona's diverse environments. Qualified contractors must provide detailed service proposals outlining treatment protocols, frequency of service, reporting mechanisms, and pest management strategies tailored to institutional settings.

Bidders are required to clearly identify and justify any information they wish to protect as confidential or proprietary at the time of proposal submission. This designation process ensures that vendors can safeguard legitimate business information, trade secrets, and proprietary methodologies while maintaining procurement transparency and compliance with Arizona public records requirements. Contractors must provide current licensing, proof of insurance, references from similar institutional clients, and documented experience with government or educational facility pest management. The contract term and specific renewal options are not detailed in this designation document, though similar state pest control contracts typically range from $50,000 to $250,000 annually depending on the number and size of facilities covered. All submissions must comply with Arizona state regulations for pest control services and government procurement standards.