25CS0008 - Gopher Eradication Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) has issued Solicitation for Quote (SFQ) #25CS0008 for comprehensive gopher eradication services at the Chula Vista Veterans Home, with services to be performed across San Diego County jurisdictions including San Diego City, Rancho San Diego CDP, and San Diego Country Estates CDP. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide all-inclusive gopher control services, which encompass property inspections, infestation assessments, and eradication using methods such as carbon monoxide asphyxiation, fumitoxin, traps, and pellets. Key deliverables include 96 total service visits, with each visit requiring a minimum of two hours during standard business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday), detailed documentation, and post-service reporting. Contractor qualifications include possessing a valid Qualified Applicator License and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Critical procurement dates include a mandatory walk-through on April 22, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., a deadline for questions on April 25, 2025, and quotes submittal deadline on May 5, 2025. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsive responsible quote in accordance with Government Code 14838.5, with specific attention to comprehensive rate submissions and compliance documentation.

The solicitation is exclusively reserved for California Small Businesses (SB) and Micro Businesses (MB) certified by the Department of General Services, with additional preference given to Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). The contract term is proposed from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, with a potential tie-breaker clause favoring disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Contractors must submit multiple compliance documents, including a Quote Rate Sheet, Payee Data Record, Contractor Certification Clauses, and Commercially Useful Function Certification. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including commercial general liability, professional liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage. Unique provisions include compliance with Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russia sanctions and mandatory disclosure of any Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technology usage. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the total contract value will be calculated by multiplying the per-visit rate by 96 total service visits, with potential financial penalties such as a $10,000 withholding for non-compliance with DVBE certification requirements.