Fumigation services - 26-0061

The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, is soliciting bids for Fumigation Services (Bid #26-0061), seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive pest control services for school district locations. The procurement focuses on tarpaulin method general fumigation using Vikane (sulfuryl fluoride) gas to eliminate Drywood Termites and their egg stages, as well as Subterranean Termite treatment using Termidor. The contract will be structured for a one-year term with potential renewal options for two additional one-year periods. Bidders must provide pricing across five distinct service categories based on cubic footage, ranging from 20,000 cubic feet to 300,001+ cubic feet, and must specify the number of calendar days required to complete each service. Proposals are due electronically through the Bonfire Portal by September 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. EST, with recommended awards to be posted on October 14, 2025, and final board action scheduled for October 21, 2025. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of three years of professional fumigation experience and provide three verifiable commercial references from comparable projects completed within the past 36 months.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside and certification requirements for small and minority business enterprises, with options for businesses to self-identify as African American, Asian American, Woman Owned, Hispanic American, or Native American owned enterprises. Vendors must also complete several mandatory affidavits, including certifications regarding foreign country ownership restrictions and labor coercion prohibitions. The School Board has established strict vendor qualification criteria, including a current fumigation license, comprehensive background screening for workers, and adherence to federal and state safety regulations. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the bid structure suggests a flexible, volume-based pricing model that accommodates various project scales. Additionally, vendors must commit to providing emergency services during public emergencies, hurricanes, or disasters, with a requirement to prioritize government needs and maintain a 24-hour emergency contact number. The procurement emphasizes not just technical capability, but also ethical business practices and community responsibility.