Chipco Choice Mole-Cricket and Fire Ant Treatment - Athletic Fields & Golf Courses

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking qualified vendors through Invitation for Bid (IFB-25-091) to provide semi-annual Chipco Choice Mole-Cricket and Fire Ant Treatment for approximately 400 acres of athletic fields and golf courses. The procurement is specifically for pest control services utilizing Chipco Choice Treatment or an equivalent product, with a three-year contract term and potential two-year renewal option. Vendors must possess a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pesticide Certification Office Public Applicator License and meet several minimum qualifications, including being in business for at least two years and having the ability to obtain required insurance. Key submission requirements include electronic bid submission through the city's online bidding system, conducting Level II background screenings for employees working on school grounds, and committing to 100% self-performed work without subcontractors. The bid was released on February 7, 2025, with questions due by February 25, 2025, and final bid responses required by March 13, 2025, at 3:00 pm.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1 million in commercial general liability, $1 million in commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance as mandated by Florida law. The contract includes a one-year performance guarantee on treatments and requires compliance with city policies including nondiscrimination, environmentally preferable purchasing, and Americans with Disabilities Act standards. The estimated annual expenditure for this contract is approximately $100,000, with the potential for a total contract value of $300,000 over the initial three-year term, plus an additional two-year renewal period. Vendors will be expected to maintain competitive pricing and adhere to the city's standard municipal services agreement, which includes detailed provisions for invoicing, payment, and service delivery.