Pest Control Services

The City of St. Cloud, Florida, located in Polk County, is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive pest control services for 43 different city-wide facilities through Invitation to Bid (ITB) #2025-062. The procurement aims to secure a contractor capable of performing monthly pest control treatments targeting roaches, palmetto bugs, silverfish, ants, wasps, fleas, rodents, spiders, and other pests across multiple municipal properties including City Hall, Civic Center Complex, Fire Stations, Police Department facilities, and various parks. Contractors must possess a valid Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services license and demonstrate at least three years of verifiable experience servicing commercial accounts of similar size and scope. The bid was released on February 23, 2025, with a deadline for questions on March 14, 2025, and a final response deadline of April 3, 2025, at 10:00 am. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the city's procurement portal and will be responsible for providing all labor, chemicals, tools, equipment, and materials necessary to perform comprehensive pest control services, including interior and exterior treatments extending at least six feet from exterior walls.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The proposed contract is structured as a three-year agreement with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods, allowing for potential price increases up to 60 days before contract expiration, subject to supporting documentation. Contractors must comply with comprehensive insurance requirements, including $1 million in general liability coverage, workers' compensation, and automobile liability insurance. The city reserves the right to negotiate contract modifications, add or remove locations, and adjust service frequencies as needed. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the extensive scope of services covering 43 facilities suggests a significant contract value. Additionally, the contractor will be required to use the E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility and adhere to Florida's public records laws, with all pesticides and treatments mandated to comply with EPA labeling, federal, state, and local regulations, as well as OSHA requirements.