37425_Jun_22_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation document issued by the Borough of Naugatuck, Connecticut for pest control services. The Borough seeks monthly pest control services covering fourteen municipal buildings, two fire stations, one police station, and other structures for a one-year contract period commencing July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Services include elimination of crawling pests, rodents, hornets, wasps, bees, and other common pests, with regular monthly treatments scheduled during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays) and Board of Education properties requiring after-2:00 p.m. scheduling. The RFP opened June 11, 2026 at 11:45:00 a.m. EDT with sealed bids due June 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Public bid opening and reading will occur immediately after the deadline via in-person attendance and Zoom access. Bidders must be located within five miles of the Borough's limits. All vendors are eligible to respond.

Bidders must submit pricing for twelve monthly service locations and twenty-eight as-needed service locations, providing costs per month for regular services, costs per call for emergency services, overtime rates, and any additional fees. Required documentation includes W-9 forms, certificates of insurance, proof of business licenses, company history, equipment lists, and references. Insurance requirements are substantial: workers' compensation with minimum $500,000 policy limits, commercial general liability of $2 million aggregate, commercial automobile insurance of $1 million, and umbrella liability of $5 million. Board of Education locations necessitate maintenance of logbooks and specific attention to kitchen areas, food storage, cafeterias, and teachers' lounges. The contract includes a ninety-day withdrawal restriction period, and the Borough will not reimburse contractors for mileage, travel time, or equipment repairs. The Borough reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to make partial awards. Inquiries should be directed to Jennifer Scully at jscully@naugatuck-ct.gov or 203-720-7030.