Conservation/Parks/Gulf-FY27 Annual Pest Control

Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is soliciting bids for monthly pest control services at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores under a Quick Quote procurement, with proposals due September 29, 2026, and a mandatory site visit on September 25 at 1:00 p.m. The cumulative contract value cannot exceed $25,000 over the entire term, and DCNR intends to establish a multi-year agreement not to exceed five years.

The scope covers monthly interior and exterior pest control treatments across 38 locations at the park totaling approximately 150,000 square feet, including nine staff residences, offices, bathhouses, and recreational facilities. Target pests include roaches, rats, mice, ants (excluding carpenter ants), silverfish, spiders, and fleas; line 2 of the contract allows quotable additional services for earwigs, firebrats, centipedes, millipedes, and wasps up to 10 feet high. Services must be completed between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., with callback services available within 24 hours at no additional charge. The vendor must be a licensed pesticide applicator with current liability insurance of $200,000 aggregate and $100,000 per occurrence. Chemicals used at the Nature Center must be safe for animals, and Material Safety Data Sheets must be provided upon initial visit and upon request.

The initial contract term runs October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with potential annual renewal by written agreement. DCNR reserves the right to request price increases only when justified by documented material, labor, or component cost increases not exceeding 5% annually or corresponding industry-specific price indices. Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically. All bids must include certification of Alabama sales tax compliance, E-Verify enrollment verification, and acceptance of multiple electronic payment forms at no additional cost to the State. Contact Leigh Anne Spellman at 251-948-7275, extension 62041, for additional information.