Pest Control Services for MO Dept. of Corrections, Tipton Correctional Center

The Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for comprehensive pest control services at the Tipton Correctional Center, located in Montgomery County. The solicitation seeks a vendor to provide three distinct service types: bi-monthly pest control (24 visits per year), quarterly pest control (4 visits per year), and as-needed pest control services (estimated 12 visits per year). The bid period is open from June 13, 2023, to July 11, 2023, with electronic submissions required through the MissouriBUYS system by 2:00 PM CDT on July 11. Non-mandatory site tours are available by appointment through Laura Sanning, the TCC Business Manager, with at least four days' advance notice. Vendors must complete and submit the IFB Cover Page, Exhibit A, Exhibits C through F, and Exhibit B if applicable. The contract includes an initial term and two potential one-year renewal periods, with specific technical specifications detailed in sections 2.3.8.a, 2.3.8.b, and 2.3.8.c of the solicitation documents. The DOC will evaluate bids based on responsiveness and will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the bid is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no mentioned requirements for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific organizational types. The payment terms are net 45 days, with delivery specified as Free On Board Destination. While the exact estimated contract value is not disclosed in the documents, vendors are required to provide pricing for the initial contract period and two potential renewal periods across the different service frequencies. The comprehensive pest control services will require vendors to demonstrate expertise in managing pest control within a correctional facility environment, with the ability to provide thorough and consistent treatments across bi-monthly, quarterly, and as-needed service intervals. The contract will likely be valued based on the submitted per-service pricing and the total anticipated number of service visits throughout the contract term.