RFP2615_Cancellation.pdf

This is a notice of cancellation issued by the Canaveral Port Authority regarding RFP-26-15 for Pest Control Services. The RFP, originally scheduled with a proposal deadline of September 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, solicited qualified, licensed pest control contractors to provide integrated pest management, exterior rodent management, and bird/pigeon deterrent services across multiple CPA facilities. The scope of work encompasses interior pest management at Port facilities including terminals, administrative buildings, and fire stations; interior pest management at tenant buildings; and interior and exterior pest management at park services including Jetty Park and boat ramps. Services were to cover approximately 850,000 square feet and operate on a fixed Wednesday schedule commencing October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2028, with options for three additional one-year renewal periods. A non-mandatory pre-bid site visit was scheduled for August 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. The cancellation notice dated October 14, 2026 indicates that this solicitation has been cancelled and that a new solicitation will be issued, with vendors directed to check VendorLink for updates.

The evaluation criteria for the original RFP weighted pricing at 35 points, experience with commercial/port/marine facilities at 25 points, pest management program approach and IPM plan at 25 points, and bird/pigeon management methodology at 15 points. Contractors were required to hold valid Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services pest control licensing and meet minimum qualifications including five years of continuous operation, Commercial General Liability insurance of $1 million, Business Automobile Liability of $300,000, Worker's Compensation Insurance, Crime/Fidelity coverage of $1 million, and Contractors Pollution Liability Insurance. All service technicians were required to obtain TWIC badges at contractor expense. Pricing was to be submitted on the CPA-provided Attachment A pricing schedule with separate invoicing for Port facilities, tenant buildings, and park services. FEMA Public Assistance grant requirements applied, including Davis-Bacon Act compliance and Buy America Act certifications.