DHS SP - FY27 Pest Control Services - Shapiro

The Illinois Department of Human Services Shapiro Center is seeking a vendor to provide pest control and extermination services at the Shapiro Developmental Center in Kankakee, Illinois, with proposals due July 27, 2026 and a mandatory site visit on July 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Engineering Building.

The vendor must hold an Illinois Department of Public Health pest control technician license in at least one of the following categories: Insects/Rodents, Termites, Bird control, Fumigation, Food manufacturing/processing, Institutional and multi-unit residential housing, Public Health Pest Control, or General Use. Bidders who fail to attend the mandatory site visit on time, leave early, or do not sign the attendance sheet will be disqualified as non-responsive. An Illinois Department of Agriculture license is required if mosquito control services are needed during the contract term.

The scope encompasses daily pest control services across all buildings, foundations, basements, trucks, and conveyances at the facility, addressing cockroaches, mice, rats, and other insects and vermin. The vendor must respond to service notifications within 24 hours or less, including weekends, and must treat the Dietary area weekly after 7:00 PM to avoid disruption to food service operations. Prior to commencing work, the vendor must submit verification of all licenses and provide a complete list of pesticides and rodenticides to be used, including Material Safety Data Sheets for each chemical, subject to the Center's approval. All chemicals must comply with governmental safety and sanitation standards.

The contract is subject to Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions Version 23.2, requiring general commercial liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, plus workers' compensation insurance as required by law. Vendors must complete Standard Illinois Certifications Version 23.1, certifying compliance with 33 distinct requirements covering legal eligibility, financial integrity, ethical conduct, employment practices, regulatory adherence, and anti-discrimination laws. Payment follows the State Prompt Payment Act with invoices due by July 31 for services performed through June 30. The State may terminate the contract for convenience with thirty days' notice and may terminate contingent upon availability of appropriated funds.