Art_Center_Termite_Tenting_Project_IFB_BID_FORM.doc

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) bid form document for the City of Palo Alto, California, for structural fumigation services at the Palo Alto Art Center. The project requires qualified, licensed structural fumigation contractors to perform complete building fumigation (tenting) of the facility located at 1313 Newell Road for the eradication of drywood termites. The scope of work encompasses all labor, materials, equipment, fumigants, safety measures, and incidentals necessary to complete structural fumigation, building preparation and sealing, monitoring, aeration, clearance certification, and chemical reporting in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The fumigation project is anticipated to take place during the last two weeks of December 2026, with the selected contractor required to provide a minimum one-year warranty against drywood termite reinfestation.

The bid form establishes the framework for contractors to submit pricing and qualifications for the fumigation services. Interested contractors must be properly licensed for structural fumigation work and capable of demonstrating compliance with regulatory requirements. The City of Palo Alto will evaluate bids based on contractor qualifications, proposed methodology, pricing, and ability to complete the work within the specified December 2026 timeframe. Award of the contract will be contingent upon bid evaluation and the City's selection of the most qualified contractor meeting the project requirements.