Pest Control Services

The City of Savannah is soliciting bids for an annual pest control services contract covering insects, termites, and rodents at approximately 130 City facilities, with bids due August 25, 2026. This solicitation is restricted to local Savannah businesses holding a current Business Tax Certificate issued at least twelve months prior to August 13, 2026; responses from non-local vendors will not be opened.

The scope encompasses monthly inspections and treatments at administrative buildings, fire stations, police facilities, community centers, water treatment facilities, parking garages, and maintenance buildings. Services include treatment for rats, mice, roaches, weevils, bed bugs, lice, fleas, ants, silverfish, wasps, crickets, spiders, scorpions, bees, mites, carpet beetles, and moths. Contractors must conduct annual termite inspections with written reports and risk classifications, apply special protocols for historically significant buildings, and respond within twenty-four hours to emergency pest control calls at no additional cost. Quarterly fumigations may be requested when warranted.

Bidders must hold a current Georgia state commercial pest control license, provide documentation that all field technicians hold current Georgia Structural Pest Control licenses, and demonstrate that at least one staff member holds NPMA QualityPro certification or equivalent. A minimum of five years' commercial pest control experience managing multi-site municipal or institutional accounts is required. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability with $2,000,000 general aggregate, Commercial Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 limits, and Workers Compensation with statutory Georgia coverage.

The initial contract term is one year from award, with options to renew for up to four additional twelve-month periods if services are satisfactory; the contract continues month-to-month if not renewed before expiration. Bids are awarded to the lowest net price bidder meeting or exceeding all specifications. All bidders must be registered vendors on the City of Savannah's website and submit a complete bid package including the Bid Proposal Form, Exception Sheet, Contractor Affidavit, employment eligibility verification, non-discrimination statement, SAVE affidavit, certifications, licenses, and proof of insurance. A pre-bid conference is scheduled at the City's Purchasing Office at 305 Fahm Street, Savannah, Georgia.