Japanese Beetle Treatment IFB 25-0106

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 25-0106 for Japanese Beetle Treatment, seeking a contractor to perform ground application of pesticides in Sacramento County and San Francisco City. The procurement is for personal services involving specialized pesticide application, requiring the contractor to provide at least 5 treatment teams per county with a licensed Pest Control Advisor. Contractors must be capable of conducting treatments in urban, rural residential, and agricultural settings, using Acelepryn G (granular) or liquid pesticides through spray truck and hand sprayer applications. Key deliverables include comprehensive pesticide application services, safety protocol maintenance, and regulatory compliance. The solicitation requires detailed cost proposals covering application rates, chemical unit prices, and written recommendation rates. Critical procurement dates include bid release on October 16, 2025, written questions due by October 30, 2025, and emailed bids due by November 24, 2025. The contract will run from March 1, 2026, or upon final approval, through June 30, 2026, with no renewal options.

The procurement includes a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement with a potential DVBE incentive of up to 5%. Bidders must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and pollution/environmental liability, with the State of California named as an additional insured. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the bid requires detailed cost breakdowns for various application methods and pesticide types. Contractors must provide pricing that includes all associated costs such as mixing, loading, equipment, fuel, and maintenance. The bid will evaluate proposals based on converting application rates for granular and liquid formulations, with fixed rates established for each pesticide type. Successful bidders must demonstrate the ability to follow product labels, special local need (SLN) labels, and provide a Pest Control Advisor (PCA) Lead Service to ensure regulatory compliance, safety training, and reporting.