MarshlandsHouse2025.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) document from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources for pest control and termite treatment services at the Marine Resources Division facility located at 217 Fort Johnson Road, Charleston. The scope of work encompasses pest control and termite treatment and monitoring services for 12 buildings, including initial termite inspection and treatment, quarterly termite monitoring, bi-monthly interior and exterior pest control treatments, and on-demand labor services estimated at 50 hours over the contract period. Interior treatments consist of six annual visits to be completed before 8:30 a.m. with baseboard treatment in common areas, while exterior perimeter treatments occur every other month for six annual visits. All services must be performed during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding South Carolina state holidays. The sealed-bid deadline is August 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for July 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The contract term is one year with four automatic annual renewals for a maximum five-year period, beginning August 7, 2026, and ending August 6, 2031. Award is expected August 8, 2026.

Bidders must hold South Carolina Commercial Pest Control Applicator certification and a valid pesticide license, and must obtain a South Carolina vendor number prior to bid submission. Pricing must be submitted as fixed, all-inclusive line-item prices for each building, with separate line items for termite initial inspection and treatment, quarterly termite monitoring, interior and exterior pest control visits, and on-demand labor; materials for on-demand services are not evaluated during bid and may be procured independently by SCDNR. The contractor must provide termite bonds with minimum repair caps of $50,000 per structure covering both subterranean and Formosan termites, maintain Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 per accident, and Worker's Compensation with statutory limits with an A.M. Best rating of A:VII or better. A one-year warranty on workmanship and materials applies. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Questions are due July 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon.