Conservation/Parks/Joe Wheeler - FY27 Pest Control Service

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is soliciting pest control services for Joe Wheeler State Park & Lodge on an all-or-none basis, with proposals due September 17, 2026, and a mandatory site visit on September 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Joe Wheeler Lodge Lobby in Rogersville.

The scope covers monthly pest control services across three primary locations: the main Joe Wheeler State Park complex at 4401 McLean Drive in Rogersville; the Elk River Group Lodge at 18461 Elk River Park Road in Athens; and a cabin facility at 24921 Highway 101 in Town Creek. Services encompass treatment for rats, mice, roaches, ants, silverfish, spiders, and fleas using commercial-grade pesticides; monthly monitoring of exterior rodent stations; and detailed service reports following each visit. The contract addresses over 60 structures totaling approximately 185,000 square feet of interior and exterior space. The vendor must be licensed and insured with minimum coverage of $200,000 aggregate and $100,000 per occurrence, and must provide callback services within eight hours of notification at no additional charge. Service requirements exclude infestation treatment and prohibit placement of bait boxes, sticky traps, or fly traps inside buildings without manager approval. The scope includes a quotable line for additional services such as bed bug and specialized pest treatments. All pest control providers must comply with EPA, FDA, and USDA regulations and provide Material Safety Data Sheets upon request.

The cumulative contract value shall not exceed $25,000, with an initial contract term from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. DCNR intends to establish a multi-year agreement with a maximum term not to exceed five years, subject to annual renewal. The awarded supplier must maintain consistency in pricing, products, services, specifications, and all deliverables throughout the entire contract term. Contact Dana Legg at (256) 247-5461 for site visit coordination.