Pest Control Service District 5

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Purchases, has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for Pest Control Services for District 5, which covers a range of facilities including rest areas, maintenance garages, section offices, and other buildings across several counties. The pest control services are required on a monthly or quarterly basis and include general pest control as well as yearly termite inspections. The bid responses are due by September 23, 2024, at 1:30 PM. The initial contract period is from award through August 31, 2025, with four optional one-year renewal periods. The RFB specifies that bids will be evaluated on a best value basis, with 95% of the score allocated to price and 5% allocated to response time.

Preferences may be applied for Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders such as Kentucky Correctional Industries. Bidders must provide documentation of insurance coverage, pesticide applicator licenses, and product labels/MSDSs. Invoices will be paid within 30 working days, with a 1% penalty for late payments. Subcontractors may be utilized but must be disclosed to the agency. The RFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, there are no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the RFB does not provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFB does not include any specific award values or budget ranges.