Bid+Summary+Pest+Control+Bid+Response.xlsx

The document is a bid response spreadsheet for a Pest Control Contract for the North Dakota Veterans Home, involving two vendors: Guardian Pest Solutions and Midwest Pest Control. The contract covers comprehensive pest control services from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with five distinct service line items including monthly pest control, quarterly area services, summer month services, flying insect control, and emergency pest control. The bid requires a mandatory site inspection on June 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM CT, with electronic bid submissions due by June 17, 2025, at 9:00 AM CT. The contract includes potential for up to four 12-month renewals and encompasses both interior and exterior pest management services.

The bid responses show significant price variation between vendors, with Guardian Pest Solutions submitting a higher total bid of $10,580 compared to Midwest Pest Control's $6,090. The contract requires vendors to hold current commercial pesticide applicators licenses, use EPA-approved materials, and provide detailed service documentation. Substantial insurance requirements include $2,000,000 commercial general liability coverage, $500,000 automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage. Pricing will remain firm for the first contract year, with potential adjustments upon renewal subject to state approval. The state will evaluate bids based on responsiveness, lowest price, and vendor qualifications, with a preference for North Dakota-based vendors in case of a tie.