D3PEST31SB

Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is requesting bids for pest control services at District 3 facilities in Greenbelt under IFB D3PEST31SB, with bids due February 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM and a mandatory site visit registration deadline of January 27, 2026. This procurement is restricted to certified small businesses under a Small Business Reserve (SBR) set-aside with zero percent MBE and VSBE subcontracting goals.

Scope includes monthly routine preventative pest control and emergency pest control services for the District 3 Office at 9300 Kenilworth Avenue, Greenbelt, Maryland and associated district-maintained buildings. Services cover control of rats, mice, roaches, termites, moths, water bugs, ants, spiders, silverfish, crickets, centipedes, fleas, and winged insects, with treatment extending at least six feet from exterior walls. Monthly preventative services must be provided Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM during regular operating hours; emergency services must be available 24 hours, seven days per week with response within two hours of notification. Routine repair calls require response within 48 hours. The District 3 office measures approximately 27,170 square feet; measurements for other district-maintained buildings are not currently available. The bid form requests unit pricing for 60 monthly preventative services and 10 emergency services.

The contract term is 60 months or until funds are depleted, whichever comes first. Minimum qualifications require two years of commercial pest control experience, a current active Maryland Department of Agriculture Pesticide Business License, a certified small business certificate, liability insurance of at least $500,000, and references. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1 million combined single limit per occurrence and $3 million annual aggregate, plus worker's compensation insurance of $1 million per occurrence. No subcontractors are permitted. Questions are due February 5, 2026. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor with the lowest bid price. Bids are irrevocable for 120 days following the bid due date or until any protest is resolved. Addendum No. 1 was issued January 20, 2026; bidders must acknowledge receipt of all addenda prior to submission.