24-41005-000 Bee Removal Services

The Department of State Hospitals (DSH) in California has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Bee Removal Services at various DSH locations throughout the state. The contractor shall provide all necessary materials, supplies, tools, equipment, transportation, licenses, permits, insurance, and personnel to remove beehives in and outside of structures on an as-needed basis. The scope of work includes removing bee colonies and swarms. A mandatory bidder's conference is scheduled for May 7, 2024, and bids are due by May 17, 2024. The anticipated contract term is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of extending the term by one additional year. Contractors shall provide rates per bee colony and bee swarm removal, and DSH makes no guarantee of the actual amount of work.

The IFB outlines preference and incentive programs, such as the Small Business Preference and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Incentive, which are available. DSH reserves the right to terminate the contract if the contractor fails to comply with federal, state, or local laws, or if the contractor is found to be a target of economic sanctions imposed in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine. The IFB does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no budget range is provided.