Pest Control Services - Central Unit

This state and local contracting opportunity is for Pest Control Services at the Ellsworth Correctional Facility - Central Unit in Ellsworth, Kansas. The Kansas Department of Administration, Office of Procurement and Contracts, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for monthly pest control services, including treatment for insects, rodents, and potential termite infestations across various buildings on the facility grounds. The successful contractor must possess a valid Kansas Pesticide Business License and provide certification for all technicians. Proposals are due by May 10, 2024, and the contract period is from the date of award through May 31, 2026, with an option to renew for one additional twenty-four-month period. Pricing is requested on a monthly and annual basis, and the State of Kansas will award the contract to the bidder whose proposal is deemed most advantageous.

The RFP indicates that bidder preferences are available for disabled veteran-owned businesses and certified businesses. It also outlines mandatory requirements regarding immigration reform, sexual harassment, and boycott of Israel forms. The RFP does not specify a budget or funding source, but notes that state agencies may use procurement cards to make purchases under the contract. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder, as determined by the Director of Purchases to be in the best interest of the State.