IFB P2510003, Pine Creek Trap Pest Control Services

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide monthly pest control services at the Pine Creek Trap facility through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) P2510003. The procurement covers comprehensive pest management for a three-year period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, targeting mice, rats, ants, wasps, roaches, spiders, earwigs, and fleas. Services will be performed during standard business hours (7:00 am to 3:00 pm) using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to prevent and control infestations at the spawning facility for Eagle Lake Trout. The contractor must possess a valid Structural Pest Control Board License and demonstrate expertise in addressing pest issues in rural facility environments. Key bid requirements include comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability ($1M per occurrence), automobile liability ($1M), pollution liability ($1M), and workers' compensation ($1M). The bid is due on March 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with a bid opening scheduled for March 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and a proposed contract award date of April 4, 2025.

The solicitation includes Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preference programs, offering a 5% preference for small businesses and a potential 5% incentive for DVBE participation. Bidders must submit a complete bid package with all required attachments, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The procurement covers multiple jurisdictions, including Lassen, Tehama, Trinity, Del Norte, Humboldt, Shasta, Siskiyou, and Modoc Counties, as well as several incorporated cities and census-designated places within these regions. While the total contract amount will be determined through the bidding process, the contract is structured to allow monthly payments in arrears upon submission of detailed invoices. The solicitation emphasizes the critical nature of the pest control services in maintaining a safe work environment and supporting the facility's mission of protecting Eagle Lake Trout spawning operations.