Pest Control District 1

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Purchases, is seeking pest control services for District 1, which encompasses facilities in western Kentucky counties including Lyon, Graves, Marshall, Carlisle, Ballard, Livingston, Calloway, Crittenden, Fulton, Hickman, McCracken, and Trigg. The solicitation covers quarterly general pest control services for 25 facilities, including weigh stations, rest areas, maintenance facilities, section offices, and administrative buildings. Required services include treatment for ants, spiders, flies, mice, rats, roaches, wasps, silverfish, centipedes, and yearly termite inspections, with each line item specifying four quarterly treatments. Vendors must be licensed by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture for pesticide products and application, and must submit product labels and Material Safety Data Sheets with their bid. The evaluation criteria prioritize pricing at 95 points and response time at 5 points, with the lowest bidder receiving maximum price points. Key deadlines include November 13, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time for written questions, November 14, 2025, by 3:00 PM for question responses, and November 21, 2025, at 1:30 PM for bid closure, with a tentative award date of December 1, 2025.

The contract is open to all qualified vendors who can meet the specified requirements, with a reciprocal preference applied to Kentucky resident bidders in accordance with KRS 45A.490-494. Contractors must maintain Contractor's General Liability Insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence limits and Kentucky workers' compensation insurance, providing an ACORD certificate within ten days of notice of intent to award. The initial contract period runs from award through November 30, 2026, with four optional one-year renewal periods available. Price increases are prohibited during the first twelve months and must be justified by industry-wide changes with thirty days' notice thereafter. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service portal, with no alternative submission methods accepted. Vendors must ensure all employees are legally authorized to work and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Commonwealth reserves the right to add or delete items, extend the contract up to 90 days beyond renewal periods, and extend the agreement to other state agencies and political subdivisions with vendor consent. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope of services across 25 facilities suggests a significant contract value for the selected vendor.