Pest Control Services for Department of Corrections WERDCC

The Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB #931Y20708545) for comprehensive pest control services at the Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic, and Correctional Center (WERDCC) located in Vandalia, Missouri. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide pest control services with specific service frequencies: 24 bi-monthly treatments, 4 quarterly treatments, and 12 as-needed treatments per year. Required services include the application of pest control treatments and placement of glue boards throughout the facility, with all treatments to be performed by a qualified pest control professional. The bid solicitation period runs from May 20, 2020, to June 24, 2020, with bids due by 3:00 PM CDT on June 24, 2020. Non-mandatory site tours are available by appointment with Brian Hortness, the WERDCC Fire and Safety Specialist, requiring at least four business days' advance notice. Vendors may submit bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as sealed hard copies to the Department of Corrections Purchasing Section in Jefferson City. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with an initial one-year term and options for two additional one-year renewal periods.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, appearing to be open to all qualified pest control service providers. No incumbent vendor is mentioned in the documentation, and no specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements are outlined. Payment terms are established at Net 45 days, with invoices to be submitted to the DOC Accounts Payable department. While the total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope of services suggests a significant annual investment. Pricing is requested for the base contract year and two potential renewal periods, with provisions for percentage increases calculated against the original contract price. The contract will be executed on a Free On Board Destination basis, with all services to be performed at the WERDCC facility located at 1101 E. Highway 54 in Vandalia, Missouri. Vendors are required to provide all necessary equipment, supplies, and personnel to complete the specified pest control services effectively.