IFB Pest Control Services in San Bernardino County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) services across San Bernardino County, with the solicitation package released on February 4, 2026. The procurement seeks comprehensive pest control services at twelve maintenance stations and associated housing units throughout the county, including facilities in Barstow, Beecher's Corner, Burnt Mill, Cajon, Camp Angelus, Blythe, Dry Creek, Essex, Fawnskin, Mountain Pass, Needles, and Victorville, with building footprints ranging from 7,500 to 17,100 square feet per location. Services encompass routine monthly inspections, annual visits, and special pest elimination services, with all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, travel, and incidental costs included in the bid rates on a unit-rate basis. Bidders must possess current licensing from the California Structural Pest Control Board and California Department of Pesticide Regulation, including Field Representative or Operator licenses and Qualified Applicator credentials, and must maintain compliance with LEED standards and the San Francisco Hazard Screening List for pesticide selection. Services shall be provided during normal business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays, with an estimated contract term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2029. Written questions are due by 2:00 p.m. on February 11, 2026, bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on February 19, 2026, with bid opening scheduled for 2:30 p.m. the same day, and an estimated award date of March 5, 2026.

Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, Workers' Compensation with $1,000,000 employer's liability, and Pollution Liability of $1,000,000 per incident with $2,000,000 annual aggregate. Small Business (SB) and Micro Business (MB) certified firms are entitled to a five percent preference, not to exceed fifty thousand dollars. A mandatory three percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement applies, with an incentive program offering additional credits of one to five percent based on verified DVBE participation levels, subject to a combined dollar cap of one hundred thousand dollars. No incumbent vendors or budget ranges are identified in the solicitation materials. Bidders are responsible for all licensing, permits, and certifications required under California law, and the contract is subject to approval by the Department of General Services prior to commencement.