25CS0009 - Pest Control Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is seeking pest control services for the Chula Vista Veterans Home through Solicitation for Quote (SFQ) #25CS0009. The comprehensive pest control services will cover controlling vertebrate and invertebrate pests including rats, mice, ants, cockroaches, spiders, and other insects through methods such as perimeter spraying, baiting, pest monitoring, and mechanical removal of spider webs and wasp nests. The contract will span three years, from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, with specific requirements including 156 weekly pest control visits, 18 Termidor barrier applications, and 18 fruit fly treatments. Technicians must have at least three years of commercial pest control experience and appropriate licensing from the California Structural Pest Control Board. Key deliverables include weekly pest control services, maintaining 60 rodent stations, providing detailed weekly reports, and developing an Integrated Pest Management Plan updated twice annually. Critical dates include a mandatory walk-through on April 29, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., questions due by May 1, 2025, and quote submissions due by May 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

This solicitation is exclusively reserved for California Small Businesses (SB) and Micro Businesses (MB) certified by the Department of General Services, with a specific preference for disabled veteran-owned businesses in the event of a tie. The procurement targets businesses serving jurisdictions including San Diego County, San Diego City, Rancho San Diego CDP, and San Diego Country Estates. Respondents must submit several required documents, including a Quote Rate Sheet, Payee Data Records, Contractor Certification Clauses, and various declarations. The contract includes special provisions related to Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russia sanctions and a new requirement for disclosure of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) use. Contractors must use environmentally friendly products compliant with local, state, and federal laws and maintain the same technicians throughout the contract period with a backup technician available. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible quote from an eligible certified small or micro business.