REISSUE-_Service__Pest_Control-By_Zone_and_County.pdf

Event Description ADDENDUM NO. 1, SWIFT EVENT 18705, VERSION 2: POSTED 10/7/2026 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS FOLLOWS:

This event is a reissue of solicitation 18385 Service: Pest Control - Statewide that was posted in May of 2026. Responders should note that the specifications and requirements have changed since the previous solicitation. END OF ADDENDUM NO. 1.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this Request for Proposal is to establish a contract(s) to provide statewide pest control services for insects, commensal and semi-commensal rodents. The contract(s) would be available to all State Agencies, Boards, and Commissions and Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) members (collectively referred to as “Ordering Entities”) for up to the duration of the anticipated contract terms. Ordering Entities may have differing needs that may require temporary service or ongoing service. Ordering Entity, service locations, building sizes, and service levels may vary.

Examples of insect control services include roaches, ants, silverfish, ground beetles/crickets, fruit flies, stored product pests, flies, bees, wasps, hornets, all other occasional invaders, boxelder bugs, nuisance crawling insects, spiders, night flying insects, and other arthropod insects not specifically excluded.

Examples of commensal and semi-commensal rodent control services include mice, rats, squirrels, chipmunks, and all other commensal or semi-commensal rodents not otherwise specified.

Pests specifically excluded from this RFP are invasive plants, bed bugs, spongy moths (Lymantria dispar L;

formerly known as gypsy moths), birds, bats, snakes, racoons, beavers, and all other vertebrates other than commensal or semi-commensal rodents. There will be no live trapping under the awarded contract(s).

For purposes of responding to this solicitation, the state has been divided into 2 service zones and 87 counties for pest control services. Responders should review the Exhibit D: Price Schedule to view the service zones and counties requested. Responders do not have to propose pricing for all zones or counties.

CONTRACT VALUE: The estimated total dollar value of the contract for one year is $500,000 to $600,000.

However, this shall not be construed as either the minimum or maximum amount. It shall also be understood and accepted by the responder that any quantities shown in this solicitation are estimated quantities only and impose no obligation upon the State either minimum or maximum.

CONTRACT PERIOD: The term of this contract is anticipated to be from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2027, with the option to extend up to an additional 48 months in increments determined by the State.

QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD: Questions should be emailed to nicole.fuller@state.mn.us by October 13, 2026.

***THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). Fax responses and non-electronic responses will NOT be accepted. All responses must be submitted online through the SWIFT Supplier Portal before the Event Due Date and Time. Late responses will not be accepted.

NOTE: Responders who are registered only as Bidders must register as Suppliers before being awarded an event.

If participating in this event, make sure your registration as a Supplier occurs prior to the notice of intent to award.

For questions about the SWIFT Vendor Supplier Portal, please contact the Vendor Help Desk at 651-201-8100 Option 1, and then Option 1.

RFP RESPONSE: Responders should submit all requested documentation, including, but not limited to, the following documents:

• Attachment A: Responder Declarations

• Attachment B: Exceptions to State's Terms and Conditions

• Attachment D: Workforce and Equal Pay Declaration Form

• Attachment E: Additional Information

• Exhibit D: Price Schedule

• Proof of Licensure

• VPAT (if applicable)

• Sample Quote and Sample Invoice

Event Details

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Fuller,Nicole Ann Phone: 651201.3314 Fax #:

Email: nicole.fuller@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018705 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 2 Event Name REISSUE- Service: Pest Control-By Zone and County Start Time Finish Time

10/06/2026 09:00:00 CDT 10/20/2026 15:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

In order to participate in this event YOU MUST BE REGISTERED as either a bidder or a supplier.

DO NOT INCLUDE Non-Public/Trade Secret Data (as defined by Minn. Stat. Section 13.37).

Thank you for your interest and participation.

General Questions Question Ideal Response

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Is your business based in Minnesota and considered small according to the OSP small business size standards? The link below provides size standard requirements. Please note (all web addresses can be copied and pasted into a web browser for further review) https://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/sbcp/size/

And:

Is your business a for-profit business that is majority owned, operated and controlled by:

• a racial minority,

• a woman,

• a person with a substantial physical disability,

• a veteran or service-disabled veteran, or is your business

• located in, or the owner lives in, an economically disadvantaged county?

( http://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/sbcp/ed/counties )

If your company meets these basic criteria, it may be eligible for certification in the state’s Small Business Procurement Program. For more information on eligibility requirements please visit https://sbcp.mn.gov/.

You can also contact the Office of Equity in Procurement at Procurement.Equity@state.mn.us or 651-201-2402 for further information.

• Do you believe your company meets the criteria listed above?

• Your response to this question is for informational purposes only. If you select YES, and are not certified, a member of the Office of Equity in Procurement will contact you to provide additional information regarding the State’s Small Business Procurement Program. (Responders must select Yes or No to continue submitting their response.)

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Fuller,Nicole Ann Phone: 651201.3314 Fax #:

Email: nicole.fuller@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018705 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 2 Event Name REISSUE- Service: Pest Control-By Zone and County Start Time Finish Time

10/06/2026 09:00:00 CDT 10/20/2026 15:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Upload all required or requested attachments here.

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

A file attachment is required to satisfy this question.

Your bid will need to be edited online to include attachment responses.

Response Comments

If you fail to upload attachments requested in the solicitation, your response may be disqualified. Have you uploaded the required or requested attachments? (Yes / No)

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

INSURANCE:

If awarded, will you provide proof of insurance as detailed in Exhibit B:

Insurance Requirements located in the Sample Contract and Exhibits document? Please note the CA 9948 Endorsement under Automobile Liability and the Pollution Liability Insurance requirements.

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Fuller,Nicole Ann Phone: 651201.3314 Fax #:

Email: nicole.fuller@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018705 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 2 Event Name REISSUE- Service: Pest Control-By Zone and County Start Time Finish Time

10/06/2026 09:00:00 CDT 10/20/2026 15:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Line Details No Bid:

Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: LOT Bid Qty: 1 Required: No Reserve Price: No

Description: Pest Control Services

Question Response A price schedule is being used for this solicitation. Responders should enter $0.01 on the SWIFT line for pricing. The SWIFT line price will not be evaluated. Responder must submit Exhibit D: Price Schedule with their response.

Failure to submit Exhibit D: Price Schedule may result in rejection of your response.

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Fuller,Nicole Ann Phone: 651201.3314 Fax #:

Email: nicole.fuller@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018705 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 2 Event Name REISSUE- Service: Pest Control-By Zone and County Start Time Finish Time

10/06/2026 09:00:00 CDT 10/20/2026 15:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Bidder Information Firm Name:

Name: Signature: Date:

Phone #: Fax #:

Street Address:

City & State: Zip Code:

Email:

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Fuller,Nicole Ann Phone: 651201.3314 Fax #:

Email: nicole.fuller@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018705 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 2 Event Name REISSUE- Service: Pest Control-By Zone and County Start Time Finish Time

10/06/2026 09:00:00 CDT 10/20/2026 15:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: LOT Description: Pest Control Services

Item Specifications

Manufacturer:

Mfg Item ID:

Item Length: 0 Item Height: 0 Item Width: 0 Dimension UOM:

Item Volume: 0 Volume UOM:

Item Weight: 0 Weight UOM:

Item Size: Item Color:

Shipping Information

Schedule: 1 Ship To: ADMIN OSP EVENTS

ADMIN OSP EVENTS

United States

Quantity: 1 Due Date: 09/28/2026 Freight Terms:

Ship Via:

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Fuller,Nicole Ann Phone: 651201.3314 Fax #:

Email: nicole.fuller@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018705 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 2 Event Name REISSUE- Service: Pest Control-By Zone and County Start Time Finish Time

10/06/2026 09:00:00 CDT 10/20/2026 15:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Appendix B - Terms & Conditions

1. Please review the attached Terms and Conditions attached to the event.

Last Updated: 12/24/2018

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Fuller,Nicole Ann Phone: 651201.3314 Fax #:

Email: nicole.fuller@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018705 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 2 Event Name REISSUE- Service: Pest Control-By Zone and County Start Time Finish Time

10/06/2026 09:00:00 CDT 10/20/2026 15:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No