Pest Control Services

The Illinois Department of Corrections is soliciting quotes for pest control services at the East Moline Correctional Center, with bidder registration due November 30, 2026, a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit on December 1, 2026, and bids due December 14, 2026. No subcontracting is permitted, so the awardee must perform all work directly. Prevailing wage applies: contractors must pay Illinois Department of Labor rates for Rock Island County and certify compliance as a condition of bid consideration.

The scope covers approximately 436,580 square feet across fourteen structures, including housing units, administrative buildings, dietary facilities, and maintenance buildings. Services include suppression and control of rodents, insects, arachnids, birds, bats, snakes, and termites, plus indoor and outdoor trapping. The contractor must service the facility twice monthly, coordinate with facility personnel within five business days of a request, and maintain bait boxes in compliance with EPA regulations. All personnel must pass security background checks before starting work. Pricing must be F.O.B. Destination, with transportation and equipment provided by the contractor.

The contract term is two years, with a maximum total term of ten years. Pricing is estimated, and the State will set the maximum contract amount before execution. The State will award to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest price. Bids must remain firm for 120 days. Required insurance includes general commercial liability and auto liability of $1 million per occurrence each, plus workers' compensation as required by law. Invoices must be itemized and submitted within 15 days of service completion, with payment under the Illinois Prompt Payment Act.

Vendors must certify compliance with the Standard Illinois Certifications (Version 26.2), which cover 34 statutory and regulatory requirements. Compliance is a material condition of the contract, and vendors must report eligibility changes by January 1 each fiscal year for contracts exceeding one year. False certifications carry contract voidance, debarment, and penalties under the Illinois False Claims Act.