Pest Control Services for Southeast Correctional Centerec

The Missouri Department of Corrections is requesting bids for pest control services at Southeast Correctional Center in Charleston, Missouri under IFB, with sealed bids due August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through MissouriBUYS. A Missouri Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SDVE) certified by the State of Missouri Office of Equal Opportunity by bid opening may earn three bonus preference points.

The scope covers approximately 797,565 total square feet across administrative offices, housing units, food service areas, warehouses, and facility perimeter. Services include bi-monthly treatments (24 times annually) for canteen, dining, food service, and kitchen areas; quarterly treatments (4 times annually) for all remaining areas; and as-needed treatments (estimated 12 times annually) for infestation response. Pest targets include rats, mice, roaches, ants, flies, water bugs, spiders, mosquitoes, and silverfish using crack and crevice treatment, spot application, residual treatment, and bait stations. All contractor personnel must hold current Pesticide Technician Licenses from the Missouri Department of Agriculture and comply with OSHA requirements and the Missouri Pesticide Use Act (Chapter 281 RSMo).

The contract term runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with two one-year renewal options at the Department's discretion. The Department holds termination-for-convenience authority with 30 days' written notice. Annual expenditures shall not exceed $99,999.99. Vendors must submit firm fixed pricing on all three service line items applicable to both the original contract and any renewal periods, with optional maximum percentage price increase or minimum percentage decrease proposals for renewals calculated against original contract prices. All costs including labor, materials, equipment, insurance, and permits are included in bid prices; the Department does not pay sales tax or reimburse additional charges. Non-mandatory site tours are available by appointment with at least four days' notice. Contractors must maintain liability insurance naming the Department as additional insured and provide Material Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals used.