Integrated Pest Management Services

Sarasota County is seeking an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Services contractor through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) solicitation number 252733CG, covering all county facilities and transit buses. The procurement aims to establish a three-year term contract for comprehensive pest control services, including monthly IPM services, callback services, and specialized treatments addressing pests like roaches, ants, and termites. Bidders must possess verifiable commercial, industrial, or governmental references demonstrating pest control experience within the past seven years and must be licensed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services with specific pest control operator licenses. The scope requires monthly inspections, treatments, detailed reporting, and rapid response to service requests within specified timeframes, with services to be performed during normal business hours and emergency situations. Bid submissions are due by September 29, 2025, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder using a provided Excel pricing table. Bidders must meet extensive insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, business automobile liability, and pollution liability coverage with specified minimum limits.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The current incumbent contractor is Power Exterminators, Inc. (PowerX), who held a previous term contract valued at up to $300,000 for a three-year period ending in December 2020. Subcontracting is permitted with county approval, and the county reserves the right to adjust service quantities and schedules without guaranteeing minimum usage. The procurement documents indicate a comprehensive approach to pest management, emphasizing environmentally conscious and least-toxic methods aligned with the county's IPM Procedural Guidelines. The contract will require strict adherence to security protocols, including mandatory background checks for personnel accessing sensitive facilities, particularly those related to the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) requirements. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the previous contract's maximum value of $300,000 provides a potential benchmark for the anticipated contract's financial scope.