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INVITATION TO BID

SOLICITATION FILE No.: 25011 RUSH-BID

TITLE: PEST CONTROL SERVICES – NEW IBERIA RESEARCH CENTER

(RENEWABLE CONTRACT)

BID SCHEDULE:

PRE-BID MEETING (in person): NONE DUE DATE/TIME (email only): Tuesday, June 25, 2024 2:00PM ZOOM BID OPENING: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 3:00PM

MEETING ID: 933 5877 3438 PASSWORD: 25011

SUBMIT BID TO:*

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Office of Purchasing ULLafayetteBids@louisiana.edu

To maintain the integrity of the bid process, please do not cc any other University email address when submitting your bid.

BUYER OF RECORD: Martina Howard

BUYER PHONE: (337) 482-1079

EMAIL: martina.howard@louisiana.edu

General Instructions to Bidders

1. Hard copies of sealed bids will no longer be accepted. All bids must be received electronically by the due date and time to be considered.

2. Sealed bids for furnishing the items and/or services specified are hereby solicited, and will be received by the issuing UL Lafayette Campus/Department at the “Submit Bid To” address stated above, until the specified due date and time.

Bidder is solely responsible for the timely delivery of bid. The Purchasing Office is not responsible for any delays.

3. Bid submissions must be signed by a person authorized to bind the vendor. In accordance with Louisiana R.S.

39:1594, the person signing the bid must be: (1) any corporate officer listed on the most current annual report on file with the secretary of state, or the signature on the bid is that of any member of a partnership or partnership in commendam listed in the most current partnership records on file with the secretary of state; or (2) an authorized representative of the corporation, partnership, or other legal entity and the Bidder submits or provides upon request a corporate resolution, certification as to the corporate principal, or other documents indicating authority which are acceptable to the public entity, including registration on an electronic Internet database maintained by the public entity; or (3) entity has filed in the appropriate records of the secretary of state in which the public entity is located, an affidavit, resolution, or other acknowledged or authentic document indicating the names of all parties authorized to submit bids for public contracts.

4. When bid is submitted by email, the subject line must show the Solicitation/File No. and submission must be received by bid deadline.

5. Read the entire solicitation, including all terms, conditions and specifications.

6. All bid information and prices must be typed or written in ink. Any corrections, erasures or other forms of alteration to unit prices are to be initialed by the Bidder.

7. Bid prices shall include all delivery charges paid by the vendor, F.O.B. UL Lafayette Destination, unless otherwise provided in the solicitation. Any invoiced delivery charges not quoted and itemized on the UL Lafayette purchase order are subject to rejection and non-payment.

8. Payment terms: Net 30 after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery and acceptance, whichever is later.

9. By signing this solicitation, the Bidder certifies compliance with all general instructions to Bidders, terms, conditions and specifications; and further certifies that this bid is made without collusion or fraud.

10. MANDATORY bid requirements are detailed immediately following the Standard Terms & Conditions section.

11. There will be no pre-bid meeting for this solicitation.

12. Quantities listed in these specifications are approximate and are not guaranteed by the University. The University reserves the right to increase or reduce quantity as needed if in the best interest of the University.

mailto:ULLafayetteBids@louisiana.edu

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STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS INVITATION TO BID

These standard terms and conditions shall apply to all UL Lafayette solicitations, unless otherwise specifically amended and provided for in the special terms and conditions, specifications, or other solicitation documents. In the event of conflict between the General Instructions to Bidders or Standard Terms & Conditions and the Special Terms & Conditions, the Special Terms & Conditions shall govern.

Bids submitted are subject to provisions of the laws of the State of Louisiana, including but not limited to: the Louisiana Procurement Code (R.S. 39:1551-1736); Purchasing Rules and Regulations (Title 34 of the Louisiana Administrative Code); Executive Orders; and the terms, conditions, and specifications stated in this solicitation.

1. Bid Delivery and Receipt To be considered, Bidders may submit bids electronically to ULLafayetteBids@louisiana.edu. When bid is submitted by email, the subject line must show the Solicitation/File No. and must be received by bid deadline.

Bidders are advised that the U.S. Postal Service does not make deliveries to the Purchasing Office. Bids will no longer be accepted by mail or in person. Bidder is solely responsible for the timely delivery of its bid, and failure to meet the bid due date and time shall result in rejection of the bid.

2. Bid Forms Bids are to be submitted on and in accordance with the UL Lafayette solicitation forms provided, and must be signed by an authorized agent of the vendor. Bids submitted on other forms or in other price formats may be considered informal and may be rejected in part or in its entirety. Bids submitted in pencil and/or bids containing no original signature indicating the Bidder’s intent to be bound will not be accepted.

3. Interpretation of Solicitation/Bidder Inquiries If Bidder is in doubt as to the meaning of any part or requirement of this solicitation, Bidder may submit a written request for interpretation to the Buyer-of-Record at the email address on page 1 of this solicitation. Written inquiries must be received in the UL Lafayette Office of Purchasing no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the opening of bids, and shall be clearly cross-referenced to the relevant solicitation/specification in question.

No decisions or actions shall be executed by any Bidder as a result of oral discussions with any UL Lafayette employee or consultant.

Any interpretation of the documents will be made by formal addendum only, issued by the UL Lafayette Office of Purchasing, and mailed or delivered to all Bidders known to have received the solicitation. UL Lafayette shall not be responsible for any other interpretations or assumptions made by Bidder.

4. Bid Opening In-person bid openings have been suspended for the foreseeable future. Bidders may attend the public bid opening of sealed bids and proposals conducted on Zoom. No information or opinions concerning the ultimate contract award will be given at bid opening or during the evaluation process. Written bid tabulations will not be furnished. Bids may be examined within 72 hours after bid opening. Information pertaining to completed files may be secured by submitting a written request to the Buyer-of-Record at the email address shown in header.

5. Special Accommodations Any “qualified individual with a disability” as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who has submitted a bid and desires to attend the public bid opening, must notify the UL Lafayette Office of Purchasing in writing not later than seven days prior to the bid opening date of their need for special accommodations. If the request cannot be reasonably provided, the individual will be informed prior to the bid opening.

6. Standards of Quality Any product or service bid shall conform to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, and the specifications contained in the solicitation. Any manufacturer’s name, trade name, brand name, or catalog number used in the specification is for the purpose of describing the standard of quality, performance, and characteristics desired; and is not intended to limit or restrict competition. Bidder must specify the brand and model number of the product offered in his bid. Bids not specifying brand and model number shall be considered as offering the exact product specified in the solicitation.

7. New Products/Warranty/Patents All products bid for purchase must be new, never previously used, of the manufacturer’s current model and/or packaging, and of best quality as measured by acceptable trade standards. No remanufactured, demonstrator, used or irregular products will be considered for purchase unless otherwise specified.

The manufacturer’s standard published warranty and provisions shall apply, unless more stringent warranties are otherwise required by UL Lafayette and specified in the solicitation. In such cases, the Bidder and/or manufacturer shall honor the specified warranty requirements, and bid prices shall include any premium costs of such coverage.

mailto:ULLafayetteBids@louisiana.edu

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Bidder guarantees that the products proposed and furnished will not infringe upon any valid patent or trademark; and shall, at its own expense, defend any and all actions or suits charging such infringement, and shall save UL Lafayette harmless.

8. Descriptive Information Bidders proposing an equivalent brand or model are to submit descriptive information (such as literature, technical data, illustrations, etc.) sufficient for UL Lafayette to evaluate quality, suitability, and compliance with the specifications with the bid submission. Failure to submit descriptive information may cause bid to be rejected. Any changes made by Bidder to a manufacturer’s published specifications shall be verifiable by the manufacturer. If items bid do not fully comply with specifications, Bidder must state in what respect items deviate. Bidder’s failure to note exceptions in its bid will not relieve the Bidder from supplying the actual products requested.

9. Bids/Prices/F.O.B. Point

• The bid price for each item is to be quoted on a “net” basis and F.O.B. UL Lafayette Destination, i.e. title passing upon receipt and inclusive of all delivery charges, any item discounts, etc.

• Bids other than F.O.B. UL Lafayette Destination may be rejected.

• Bids indicating estimated freight charges may be rejected.

• Bids requiring deposits, payment in advance, or C.O.D. terms may be rejected.

• Bidders who do not quote “net” item prices and who separately quote an overall “lump sum” freight cost or discount for all items shall be considered as submitting an “all-or-none” bid for evaluation and award purposes; and risk rejection if award is made on an item basis.

• Prices shall be firm for acceptance for a minimum of 30 days, unless otherwise specified. Bids conditioned with shorter acceptance periods may be rejected.

• Prices are to be quoted in the unit/packaging specified (e.g. each, 12/box, etc), or may be rejected.

• In the event of extension errors, the unit price bid shall prevail.

13. Taxes Vendor is responsible for including all applicable taxes in the bid price. UL Lafayette is exempt from all Louisiana state and local sales and use taxes. By accepting an award, resident and non-resident firms acknowledge their responsibility for the payment of all taxes duly accessed by the State of Louisiana and its political subdivisions for which they are liable, including but not limited to:

franchise taxes, privilege taxes, sales taxes, use taxes, ad valorem taxes, etc.

11. Terms and Conditions This solicitation contains all terms and conditions with respect to the purchase of the goods and/or services specified herein.

Submittal of any contrary terms and conditions may cause your bid to be rejected. By signing and submitting a bid, vendor agrees that contrary terms and conditions which may be included in its bid are nullified; and agrees that this contract shall be construed in accordance with this solicitation and governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana.

12. Vendor Forms/ UL Lafayette Signature Authority The terms and conditions of the UL Lafayette solicitation, purchase order and contract shall solely govern the purchase agreement, and shall not be amended by any vendor contract, form, etc.

The University’s Vice President of Administration and Finance, chief procurement officer, or authorized designee, is delegated sole authority to execute/sign any vendor contracts, forms, etc., on behalf of UL Lafayette. Departments are expressly prohibited from signing any vendor forms.

Any such vendor contracts/forms bearing unauthorized signatures shall be null and void, shall have no legal force, and shall not be recognized by UL Lafayette in any dispute arising therefrom. Vendors who present any such forms to department users for signature without regard to this strict UL Lafayette policy may face contract cancellation, suspension, and/or debarment.

13. Awards The intent is to award this bid on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder. UL Lafayette reserves the right: (1) to award items separately, grouped, or on an all-or-none basis, as deemed in its best interest; (2) to reject any or all bids and/or items; and (3) to waive any informalities.

All solicitation specifications, terms and conditions shall be made part of any subsequent award as if fully reproduced and included therein, unless specifically amended in the formal contract.

14. Acceptance of Bid Only the issuance of an official UL Lafayette purchase order, contract, Notification of Award letter, or a Notification of Intent to Award letter shall constitute the University’s acceptance of a bid. UL Lafayette shall not be responsible in any way to a vendor for goods delivered or services rendered without an official purchase order and/or contract.

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15. Applicable Law All contracts shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana.

16. Awarded Products/Unauthorized Substitutions Only those awarded brands and numbers stated in the UL Lafayette contract are approved for delivery, acceptance, and payment purposes. Any substitutions must be reviewed and approved by the UL Lafayette Office of Purchasing prior to awarding the contract.

Unauthorized product substitutions are subject to rejection at time of delivery, post-return at vendor’s expense, and non-payment.

17. Testing/Rejected Goods Vendor warrants that the products furnished will be in full conformity with the specification, drawing or sample, and agrees that this warranty shall survive delivery, acceptance, and use. Any defect in any product may cause its rejection. UL Lafayette reserves the right to test products for conformance to specifications both prior to and after any award. Vendor shall bear the cost of testing if product is found to be non-compliant. All rejected goods will be held at vendor’s risk and expense, and subject to vendor’s prompt disposition. Unless otherwise arranged, rejected goods will be returned to the vendor freight collect.

18. Delivery Vendor is responsible for making timely delivery in accordance with its quoted delivery terms. Vendor shall promptly notify the UL Lafayette Department and/or UL Lafayette Office of Purchasing of any unforeseen delays beyond its control. In such cases, UL Lafayette reserves the right to cancel the order and to make alternative arrangements to meet its needs.

19. Default of Vendor Failure to deliver within the time specified in the bid/award will constitute a default and may be cause for contract cancellation.

Where the University has determined the vendor to be in default, UL Lafayette reserves the right to purchase any or all goods or services covered by the contract on the open market and to surcharge the vendor with costs in excess of the contract price. Until such assessed surcharges have been paid, no subsequent bids from the defaulting vendor will be considered for award.

20. Vendor Invoices Invoices shall reference the UL Lafayette purchase/release order number, vendor’s packing list/delivery ticket number, shipping/delivery date, etc. Invoices are to be itemized and billed in accordance with the order, show the amount of any prompt payment discount, and submitted on the vendor’s own invoice form. Invoices submitted by the vendor’s supplier are not acceptable.

21. Delinquent Payment Penalties

Delinquent payment penalties are mandated and governed by Louisiana R.S. 39:1695. Vendor penalties to the contrary shall be null and void, shall have no legal force, and shall not be recognized by UL Lafayette in any dispute arising therefrom.

22. Assignment of Contract/Contract Proceeds Vendor shall not assign, sublet or transfer its contractual responsibilities, or payment proceeds thereof, to another party without the prior written consent and approval of the UL Lafayette Office of Purchasing. Unauthorized assignments of contract or assignments of contract proceeds shall be null and void, shall have no legal force, and shall not be recognized by UL Lafayette in any dispute arising therefrom.

23. Contract Cancellation/Termination UL Lafayette has the right to cancel any contract for cause, in accordance with purchasing rules and regulations, including but not limited to: (1) failure to deliver within the time specified in the contract; (2) failure of the product or service to meet specifications, conform to sample quality or to be delivered in good condition; (3) misrepresentation by the vendor; (4) fraud, collusion, conspiracy or other unlawful means of obtaining any contract with the University; (5) conflict of contract provisions with constitutional or statutory provisions of state or federal law; (6) any other breach of contract.

UL Lafayette has the right to cancel any contract for convenience at any time by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the vendor.

In such cases, the vendor shall be entitled to payment for compliant deliverables in progress.

24. Prohibited Contractual Arrangements Per Louisiana R.S. 42:1113.A, no public servant, or member of such a public servant’s immediate family, or legal entity in which he has a controlling interest shall bid on or enter into any contract, subcontract, or other transaction that is under the supervision or jurisdiction of the agency of such public servant. See statute for complete law, exclusions, and provisions.

25. Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance By submitting and signing this bid, vendor agrees to abide by the requirements of the following as applicable: Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal Opportunity Act of 1972; federal Executive Order 11246; federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; Title IX of the Education Amendments

Solicitation File No. 25011 – Due Tuesday, June 25, 2024 2:00PM – Requisition No. R1623933 Page 5 of 20 of 1972; the Age Act of 1975; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Vendor agrees not to discriminate in its employment practices, and will render services under any contract entered into as a result of this solicitation without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, political affiliation, handicap, disability, or other non-merit factor. Any act of discrimination committed by vendor, or failure to comply with these statutory obligations when applicable, shall be grounds for termination of any contract entered into as a result of this solicitation.

26. Mutual Indemnification Each party hereto agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the other, its officers, directors, agents and employees harmless from and against any and all losses, liabilities, and claims, including reasonable attorney’s fees arising out of or resulting from the willful act, fault, omission, or negligence of the indemnifying party or of its employees, contractors, or agents in performing its obligations under this agreement, provided however, that neither party hereto shall be liable to the other for any consequential damages arising out of its willful act, fault, omission, or negligence.

27. Certification of No Suspension or Debarment By signing and submitting this bid, Bidder certifies that its company, any subcontractors, or principals thereof, are not suspended or debarred under federal or state laws or regulations. A list of parties who have been suspended or debarred by federal agencies is maintained by the General Services Administration and can be viewed on the internet at www.epls.gov.

28. Substitution of Personnel If applicable, the University intends to include in any contract resulting from this ITB the following condition:

Substitution of Personnel: If, during the term of the contract, the Contractor or subcontractor cannot provide the personnel as proposed and requests a substitution, that substitution shall meet or exceed the requirements stated herein. A detailed resume of qualifications and justification is to be submitted to the University for approval prior to any personnel substitution. It shall be acknowledged by the Contractor that every reasonable attempt shall be made to assign the personnel listed in the Contractor’s bid.

29. Insurance Requirements Please note attached insurance requirements section included in these bid specifications.

If applicable to the services procured in this solicitation, the successful Bidder will be required to furnish a certificate of insurance evidencing required coverages and naming the University of Louisiana at Lafayette as an additional insured on all liability policies.

30. Nonperformance Successful Bidder is required to perform in strict accordance with all contract specifications, terms, and conditions. Successful Bidder will be advised in writing of nonperformance issues and shall be required to promptly implement corrective actions to ensure contract compliance and to prevent recurrences. In the event the successful Bidder is issued three or more complaints of nonperformance, UL Lafayette reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel the contract with a ten (10) day written notice.

Contract cancellations due to nonperformance may be cause to deem vendor non-responsible in future solicitations.

31. Official University Recognized Holidays

The following is a list of officially recognized University Holidays:

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Day Mardi Gras Day Good Friday Memorial Day Juneteenth

July 4th Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Acadian Day Christmas Day

32. No Smoking Campus The Successful Bidder shall be responsible for compliance with all University policies, security measures and vehicle regulations.

Specifically, the University is a NO SMOKING campus and all prospective Bidders are cautioned that smoking will not be permitted inside or outside on ANY part of this facility at any time. Any employee who is found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to immediate dismissal.

33. Non-Exclusivity This agreement is non-exclusive and shall not in any way preclude UL Lafayette from entering into similar agreements and/or arrangements with other Vendors or from acquiring similar, equal, or like goods and/or services from other entities or sources.

34. Contract Amendments Requests for contract changes must be made in writing by an authorized agent/signatory of the Vendor and submitted to UL Lafayette Office of Purchasing for prior approval. Requests shall include detailed justification and supporting documentation for the proposed amendment.

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Contract revisions shall be effective only upon approval by UL Lafayette Office of Purchasing and issuance of a formal UL Lafayette Contract Amendment. The Vendor shall honor purchase orders issued prior to the approval of any contract amendment as applicable.

35. Term of Contract The duration of this Contract commences from the date specified herein or date of award notification and continues until University accepts final delivery of all deliverables. Total initial contract period not to exceed Twelve (12) months.

Based upon mutual agreement between the University and the successful Bidder, this contract may be extended for four (4) additional twelve (12) month periods under the same price and terms.

All terms of the solicitation shall be firm for the duration of Contract.

36. Notification of Fund Appropriation

The continuation of this contract is contingent upon the appropriation of funds to fulfill the requirements of the contract by the

Legislature. If the Legislature fails to appropriate sufficient monies to provide for the continuation of the contract or if such appropriation is reduced by the veto of the Governor or by any means provided in the Appropriations Act to prevent the total appropriations for the year from exceeding revenues for that year or for any lawful purpose and the effect of such reduction is to provide insufficient monies for the continuation of the contract, the contract shall terminate on the date of the beginning of the first fiscal year for which funds are not appropriated.

All Bidders should be aware that our Legislative process is such that it is often impossible to give prior notice of the non-appropriation of funds.

37. Number of Bid Response Copies Each Bidder must submit one (1) signed original bid to the Office of Purchasing at the mailing address specified in this solicitation document. The original must CONTAIN ORIGINAL SIGNATURES of those company officials or agents duly authorized to sign on behalf of the organization. Bidders may be required to mail in the original documents upon award.

38. PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATORY BOYCOTTS OF ISRAEL

In accordance with LA R.S. 39:1602:1, for any contract for $100,000 or more and for any contractor with five or more employees, Contractor, or any Subcontractor, shall certify it is not engaging in a boycott of Israel, and shall, for the duration of this contract, refrain from a boycott of Israel.

The State reserves the right to terminate this contract if the Contractor, or any Subcontractor, engages in a boycott of Israel during the term of the contract.

39. PRE-BID MEETING

There will be no pre-bid meeting for this solicitation.

40. SITE VISIT/CONTACT INFORMATION

It is the responsibility of the prospective bidder to visit and examine the jobsite, take measurements to his/her own satisfaction and determine conditions under which work is to be done. Owner will not accept responsibility for conditions which careful examination of premises would have shown existed.

To visit jobsite and for further information, prospective bidder is to contact Steven Cruthirds, 337-482-2001.

41. PIGGY BACK CLAUSE

University of Louisiana Lafayette is asking all responding vendors to indicate their willingness to extend the terms of resulting contracts, inclusive of price, to other Louisiana state agencies and/or universities. While this clause in no way commits any state agency and/or university to purchase from the awarded vendor, nor does it guarantee any additional orders will result, it does allow state agencies and/or universities, at their discretion, to make use of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s competitive process (provided said process satisfies their own procurement guidelines) and purchase directly from the awarded contractor.

All purchases made by other state agencies and/or universities shall be understood to be transactions between that state agency and/or university and the awarded vendor. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette shall not be responsible for any such purchases.

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MANDATORY BID REQUIREMENTS

Failure to meet all of the listed mandatory requirements will result in rejection of bid without further consideration.

1. CERTIFICATION STATEMENT

The Bidder must sign and include the Certification Statement as set forth in solicitation document. The signature of Bidder’s Authorized Representative must be an ORIGINAL signature - not a typed/electronic signature. Documents signed in the DocuSign™ program are the only exceptions to this policy.

2. BID SHEET/FORM

The Bidder must submit bid on the form herein provided. The proposal must be signed in ink, and blank space(s) should be filled in for every applicable blank in the UNIT PRICE and EXTENDED TOTAL column. Items left blank will not be awarded to that bidder. It is not necessary to bid on all items. However, if you are not bidding on a particular item, or find a blank that is not applicable to your submission, write “NO BID” or “N/A” in the provided space(s). The Bidder must state the UNIT price (written in ink or typewritten) for each item and shall show the total amount for each item based on the quantities listed.

3. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

The bidder must submit the following documentation with the bid. Failure to submit these documents with the bid shall be grounds for rejection of the bid:

• List of at least five (5) commercial accounts serviced in the last twelve (12) months in the Lafayette metropolitan area, including contact person and telephone number.

• Certificates of Insurance, Workmen's Compensation and Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance;

• Current copy of License issued by Structural Pest Control Commission, State of Louisiana, to engage in business of eradication of household insects and rodent control and bird control and small animal control

DEFINITIONS

Agent - The University's representative in the Facility Management who is referred to throughout these documents as singular in number.

Contractor - The person/company who contracts with UL Lafayette to perform the work as called for on these documents who is referred to as singular in number.

Owner - The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette)

CONTACT INFORMATION

ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSIONS (ONLY) Do not email questions about the bid to this email address.

ULLafayetteBids@louisiana.edu Be sure to include the solicitation number in the subject line.

Do not send your submission to any other University email address.

QUESTIONS/CONCERNS ABOUT SPECIFICATIONS

purchasing@louisiana.edu BidQuestions@louisiana.edu Do not email bid submissions to either of these addresses.

To contact Purchasing by phone: 337.482.1079.

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IMPORTANT NOTES:

1. VENDOR BIDDING ANYTHING OTHER THAN EXACT GOODS/SERVICES SPECIFIED IN THESE

SPECIFICATIONS IS TO SUBMIT DESCRIPTIVE AND ILLUSTRATIVE LITERATURE WITH BID FOR

CONSIDERATION OF AWARD. FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL BE CAUSE FOR REJECTION OF BID.

2. ALL PRICES QUOTED ARE TO REMAIN FIRM UNTIL ALL DELIVERABLE GOODS OR SERVICES ARE

RENDERED TO AND ACCEPTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE.

3. IN THE EVENT OF EXTENSION ERRORS, THE UNIT PRICE ON THE BID FORM SHALL PREVAIL.

4. THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE ADHERES TO NET 30 PAYMENT TERMS. ALL OTHER

PAYMENT TERMS MUST BE DISCLOSED WITH BID. BE ADVISED THAT STRICTER PAYMENT TERMS MAY

BE CAUSE FOR REJECTION OF BID.

5. QUANTITIES ARE APPROXIMATE AND ARE NOT GUARANTEED BY THE UNIVERSITY. THE UNIVERSITY

RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INCREASE OR REDUCE QUANTITY AS NEEDED IF IN THE BEST INTEREST OF

THE UNIVERSITY.

6. THE UNIVERSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AWARD PROPOSAL ON AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM BASIS, A

COMBINATION OF ITEMS BASIS, OR AS A TOTAL PACKAGE TO ONE VENDOR, WHICHEVER IS IN THE

BEST INTEREST OF THE UNIVERSITY.

7. BID SUBMISSIONS MUST DISCLOSE ALL FEES INCLUDING SHIPPING, HANDLING, FREIGHT, FUEL

SURCHARGES, ETC.. NO ADDITIONAL FEES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER AWARD.

8. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE CAUSE FOR REJECTION OF

BID.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a tax exempt State Agency. Vendor is responsible for including all applicable taxes in the bid price. UL-Lafayette is exempt from all Louisiana state and local sales and use taxes. Resident and non-resident firms acknowledge their responsibility for the payment of all taxes duly accessed by the State of Louisiana and its political subdivisions for which they are liable, including but not limited to: franchise taxes, privilege taxes, sales taxes, use taxes, ad valorem taxes, and etcetera.

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DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

THE PURPOSE OF THIS SOLICITATION IS TO ESTABLISH A CONTRACT IN WHICH THE CONTRACTOR FURNISHES ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, TRANSPORTATION, SUPERVISION, PERMITS, AND PROJECT OVERSIGHT, ETC.

NECESSARY FOR CONTROL OF RODENTS AND SMALL ANIMALS AROUND THE OUTSIDE AND UNDERNEATH VARIOUS BUILDINGS AND ANIMAL HOLDING AREAS AT THE NEW IBERIA RESEARCH CENTER, LOCATED ON THE CAMPUS OF UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE, NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA, AS SHOWN IN THESE SPECIFICATIONS, UPON AWARD THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR UP TO FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL TWELVE-MONTH

PERIODS.

SCOPE OF WORK

BUILDINGS AND ANIMAL HOLDING AREAS

1. Provide and service approximately 490 bait stations across NIRC, consisting of approximately 100 acres.

2. Meet security and medical screening requirements.

3. Meet site access requirements, and conduct all on-site work under escort.

SPECIAL EXTERMINATION, REMOVAL AND TRAPPING APPLICATIONS

The contractor shall provide prices for services to trap and remove or exterminate large rodents, small animals etc.

from areas housing primates separate and apart from buildings.

The contractor shall base prices on attached Facility Drawing. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring there is a clear understanding of the physical circumstances on the job site where the work will be performed.

COMPLIANCE TO SCHEDULE

Due to the importance of the schedule, work must commence within 15 working days ARO.

The Contractor will have 10 working days from the issuance of the purchase order to complete the necessary medical screening and enhanced security clearance detailed in these bid specifications. The contractor will have an additional 5 working days to complete the installation of necessary pest control equipment. Therefore, performance of the contracted services is expected to begin 15 working days from the issuance of the purchase order.

CALL BACKS

The contractor shall be responsible for all call backs when pest are cited in the facilities being treated. Spot treatment or baiting may be accepted, but if continued problems persist additional control treatments will be required at no additional cost to the university. Call backs should be performed within twenty four (24) hours.

SERVICING SCHEDULES

On a monthly basis or whenever requested by owner, the Contractor shall submit a written report of the schedule of control efforts. The schedule shall state the day of the month each building/area will be serviced. Adjustments may be made by the Center to accommodate building/area usage schedules and other requirements. Should the Contractor deviate from this schedule, the Center must be notified in writing. The schedule must be submitted before the month begins to permit notification of the building/area occupants.

The level of service to each rodent bait station shall be proportionate to the level of rodent activity at the bait station.

Bait stations shall be serviced at a minimum of weekly until the bait station indicates rodent activity is acceptably under control as deemed so by the Owner. Thereafter, each rodent bait station will be serviced at a minimum of monthly.

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SIGN-IN FORMS

The contractor shall be responsible for completing owner furnished sign-in forms. Failure to complete these sign-in forms will indicate unsatisfactory performance and the contract is subject to cancellation.

SUPERVISION

The university will provide an annual orientation training session with the Contractor. After this session, it will be the Contractor’s responsibility to train their various field technicians and supervise these individuals. The contractor shall call for an appointment within 10 days after the receipt of the purchase order to arrange this meeting.

DOCUMENTATION

The Contractor shall be required to submit a receipt signed by the assigned Center representative indicating the date the building/area was serviced before payment will be made.

The Contractor shall use a system of barcoding on all rodent bait stations placed around the Center. The Contractor will supply the University with a site map indicating the location of the barcoded bait stations.

A report, in University approved format, shall be submitted at least once per month indicating the level of activity at each building and each rodent bait station. The report will include, at a minimum, activity level at each building and each rodent bait station and any recommendations for additional control efforts. The report will also include corrective actions taken by the Contractor during the previous reporting period to address adjustments needed to maintain pest control efforts.

CHEMICALS

The Contractor shall be responsible for using the proper chemicals for each application and in the proper concentrations for each treatment to be deemed effective. The University reserves the right to have a representative from the Louisiana Pest Control Commission inspect the Contractor’s chemicals and application techniques. Should any violations be found, the University reserves the right to cancel the contract by ten (10) day written notice.

Chemical Safety Data Sheets and Pesticide specimen labels must be available for review by the University upon request.

ACCESS CONTROL / KEYS

The Center shall appoint a representative to accompany the Contractor when in areas potentially hazardous to the Contractor.

The Contractor shall sign-out access badges to the areas being serviced on a daily basis. The badges must be returned by 4:00 p.m. each day.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE CONTRACTOR ENTER THE CENTER PREMISES WITHOUT A

REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CENTER BEING PRESENT. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY BE GROUNDS FOR

IMMEDIATE CANCELLATION OF THE CONTRACT

Based upon mutual agreement between the University and the successful bidder, this contract may be extended for FOUR (4) additional twelve (12) month periods at the same prices and terms.

Both parties must agree to any extension, and a decision will be made at each twelve (12) month interval.

The continuation of this contract is contingent upon the appropriation of funds to fulfill the requirements of the contract by the Legislature. If the Legislature fails to appropriate sufficient monies to provide for the continuation of the contract or if such appropriation is reduced by the veto of the Governor or by any means provided in the

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Appropriations Act to prevent the total appropriations for the year from exceeding revenues for that year or for any lawful purpose and the effect of such reduction is to provide insufficient monies for the continuation of the contract, the contract shall terminate on the date of the beginning of the first fiscal year for which funds are not appropriated.

All bidders should be aware that our Legislative process is such that it is often impossible to give prior notice of the non-appropriation of funds.

The University will monitor the service and results. The contract will be subject to cancellation if services are not satisfactory and not all of the specifications are being met.

Bidder SHALL furnish the following documents with his/her bid:

(1) List of at least five (5) commercial accounts serviced in the last twelve (12) months in the Lafayette metropolitan area, including contact person and telephone number;

(2) Certificates of Insurance, Workmen's Compensation and Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance;

(3) Current copy of License issued by Structural Pest Control Commission, State of Louisiana, to engage in business of eradication of household insects and rodent control and bird control and small animal control

Failure to submit these documents WITH his/her bid may be cause for rejection of bid.

In making this bid, each bidder represents that: They have read and understand the bid documents and the bid is made in accordance herewith, and the bid is based upon the specifications described in the bid documents without exception.

It is the responsibility of the prospective bidder to visit and examine jobsite, take measurements to his/her own satisfaction and determine conditions under which work is to be done. Owner will not accept responsibility for conditions which careful examination of premises would have shown existed.

To visit jobsite and for further information, prospective bidder is to contact Mr. Alex Zoulin at 337.482.0348.

SITE VISIT

It is the responsibility of the prospective bidder to visit and examine jobsite, take measurements to his/her own satisfaction, and determine conditions under which work is to be performed and to obtain the UL representative’s signature during that site visit. The University will not accept responsibility for conditions which careful examination of premises would have shown existed.

AUDITS

The University reserves the right to have representatives of the University and/or the State inspect the records maintained by the Contractor concerning the products and services described herein.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Quantities/dates listed in these specifications are approximate and are not guaranteed by the

University. The University reserves the right to increase or reduce quantity as needed if in the best interest of the

University.

The University reserves the right to monitor the service and results and to terminate the contract thirty (30) days after written notice if services are deemed unsatisfactory by the University.

BID PRICES ARE TO REMAIN FIRM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please submit questions to BidQuestions@louisiana.edu prior to close of business on June 18, 2024. If necessary, clarifications/responses to questions will be addressed via addendum.

PRICES QUOTED ARE TO REMAIN FIRM UNTIL ALL DELIVERABLES ARE MET UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.

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Special Requirements Specific to the New Iberia Research Center

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall have all on-site technicians/crew members provide proof of Measles immunization or positive Measles Titer to the Center representative prior to entering the Facility. The Contractor shall also supply proof of a negative TB test every 6 months for all on-site technicians/crew members for the duration of the Contract. Failure to supply appropriate medical documentation will restrict the technician(s)/crew member(s) from entry onto the Center premises until such time as the requirements are satisfactorily met. In addition, technicians/crew members shall be in overt good health with no signs of infectious disease to include fever, respiratory disease, gastrointestinal dysfunction or cold sores.

There will be no grace period for the performance of the medical requirements.

ENHANCED SECURITY CLEARANCE (CONTRACTORS)

The Contractor shall have all technicians/crew members submit to an Enhanced Security Clearance screening, prior to granting the individual access to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s New Iberia Research Center’s (NIRC) Facility. The screening of technicians/crew members will be conducted through Information Network Associates (INA), www.ina-inc.com and will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor will contact INA directly to request the “UL-NIRC Enhanced Security Clearance screening” be performed.

Eligibility for contracted employment with NIRC and access to the Facility, will be classified as a “Security Clearance”, and will be granted only to those individuals whom have undergone the appropriate Enhanced Security Screening. Continued association with NIRC and access to the Facility is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory Security Clearance.

A successful Security Clearance shall be considered a condition of the Contract. Any existing and/or new technician/crew member failing to satisfactorily pass the Enhanced Security Clearance will not be allowed to enter the Facility. The Contractor shall use its best efforts to assign technicians/crew members reasonably believed to be able to meet the Enhanced Security Clearance requirements.

There will be no grace period for the performance of the Enhanced Security Clearance screening.

END OF SECTION

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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

(for contractors doing business with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

I. Purpose and Scope

The purpose of this document is to ensure that third parties doing business with the University are adequately insured for the risk and liability associated with the goods, services, and/or work they provide to the University. This document sets forth the insurance language to be included in the bid and/or contract specifications when hiring contractors, vendors, or service providers to provide goods, perform services, and/or perform work for the University (“Contractors”). This document also sets forth the insurance language that should be included in all University contracts with Contractors (“Contracts”). This document applies to all Contracts to which the University is a party, including the individual departments and units of the University.

II. General Insurance Requirements

Except as expressly provided below with regard to Reduced Limits for Special Circumstances, the following language shall be included in (1) all Contractor bid and contract specifications, and (2) all Contracts. Requests for other variations in this language must be reviewed by the University’s Risk Manager, who will make the final decision as to the language to be used. Please note that hazardous, unusual or exceptional activities, or a change in Contract indemnification provisions, may necessitate additional insurance; questions regarding the need for other coverage should be directed to the University’s Risk Manager.

Contractor shall purchase, at its own cost and expense, and maintain for the duration of the Contract, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by

Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees, or subcontractors. The insurance shall be obtained from a company or companies lawfully authorized to do business in the State of Louisiana with a A.M. Best's rating of A-:VI or higher. Failure to comply with all terms of this section for the duration of the Contract places Contractor in breach of this Contract. Requests for any variation in this language will be reviewed by University’s Risk Manager, who will make the final decision.

A. Minimum Scope of Insurance and Limits

1. Workers Compensation Contractor shall be in compliance at all times with the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Law with respect to workers’ compensation insurance or proper certification of self-insured status.

2. Commercial General Liability Contractor shall maintain Commercial General Liability insurance, including Personal and Advertising Injury Liability, which coverage shall have a minimum limit per occurrence of $1,000,000 and a minimum general aggregate of $2,000,000. The Insurance Services Office (ISO) Commercial General Liability occurrence coverage form CG 00 01 (current form approved for use in Louisiana), or equivalent, is to be used in the policy. Claims-made form is unacceptable.

Additionally, if alcohol is served in the execution of this Contract, then Contractor shall maintain Liquor Liability coverage in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence.

Additionally, if valet parking is performed in the execution of this Contract, then Contractor shall maintain Garage Keepers Liability coverage in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence.

3. Automobile Liability (if a Motor Vehicle owned, hired, or rented by the contractor is used in the performance of this Contract) Contractor shall maintain Automobile Liability Insurance, which coverage shall have a minimum combined single limit per occurrence of $1,000,000. ISO form number CA 00 01 (current form approved for use in Louisiana), or equivalent, is to be used in the policy. This insurance shall include third-party bodily injury and property damage liability for owned, hired, and non-owned automobiles.

B. Other Insurance Provisions Contractor shall either (i) require each subcontractor and vendor to procure and maintain all applicable insurance of the type and limits specified in this section, or (ii) include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies.

Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and accepted by University. Contractor shall be responsible for all deductibles and self-insured retentions. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by University shall be excess and non-contributory of Contractor’s insurance. Contractor’s coverage shall contain no special

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Except for workers’ compensation coverage, University and Board, and all of their respective officers, agents, employees, and…