Man*Site Visit*Pest Control Svcs - LDH

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for comprehensive pest control services for the Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System, covering multiple facilities in East Baton Rouge Parish and Baton Rouge City. Bid Number 3000025224 seeks a contractor to provide routine pest management services, including treatments for rats, mice, bats, fleas, bed bugs, roaches, ants, and mites, with specific requirements for monthly interior treatments, bi-weekly cafeteria and break area services, and 24-hour emergency response for critical infestations. Bidders must be licensed with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry and possess Structural Pest Control Licenses, with a mandatory jobsite visit required prior to bidding. The initial contract period will begin on the award date and end on June 30, 2026, with potential renewals for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months. The bid opening is scheduled for August 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with online bidding through the LaGov system, and the state intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specifications.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the solicitation documents. The contractor must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability, with specific minimum coverage limits. All treatments must comply with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry regulations, using EPA-approved pesticides and rotating chemical treatments. The contractor will be responsible for supplying all necessary materials, equipment, and labor, with the ability to adjust service levels based on the patient population at no additional cost. While specific award values were not detailed, the contract will cover pest control services for multiple buildings, including hospital units, residential facilities, maintenance buildings, guard houses, and staff residences. Electronic payments will be processed through LaCarte procurement cards for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other payments, with unit prices remaining firm for the entire contract period.