Pest Control Services - Lake Cumberland SRP

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Parks is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for pest control services at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park located in Rowan County. The solicitation seeks qualified, licensed, and insured vendors to provide comprehensive pest control services across twelve distinct locations within the park, including Lure Lodge (63 rooms), Pumpkin Creek Lodge (13 rooms), Activity Center, twenty-nine cottage units, five park residences, maintenance areas, campground facilities, PERCH, and stable/pool areas. Most locations require monthly pest control services, with two specialized areas—Lure Lodge Kitchen and Activity Center Food Prep Kitchen—requiring bi-monthly (24 annual) services instead of monthly (12 annual) services. Vendors must hold a minimum of five years of professionally qualified pest control services experience, with preference given to those with ten or more years of experience, up to fifty years for evaluation purposes. The RFQ was issued on July 24, 2025, with responses due by July 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM through the Commonwealth's mandatory electronic eProcurement system; paper submissions will not be accepted. Award will be determined using a best value ranking approach allocating ninety points for price and ten points for experience, with the lowest-priced compliant bid receiving the maximum ninety points and remaining bidders scored proportionally. The initial contract period is one year from the award date, with an optional one-year renewal period available at mutual written approval, and pricing must remain firm during the first twelve months with any increases thereafter requiring thirty days' written notice and supporting justification. Vendors must carry commercial general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, plus vehicle liability coverage, and must comply with all OSHA safety standards. A site visit is not required but is recommended; interested vendors should contact Park Manager Stephen Eastin at 270-343-3111.

Kentucky resident bidders are eligible for reciprocal preference, and qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries (eligible for a twenty percent preference) and designated nonprofits serving individuals with disabilities (eligible for a fifteen percent preference) may receive preference equal to fifteen to twenty percent of maximum points. All pricing must exclude federal excise taxes and Kentucky sales or use taxes, and vendors must obtain all necessary equipment, supplies, and materials required to fulfill the contract. All required affidavits, including campaign finance compliance attestations and resident bidder status documentation, must accompany the electronic submission. The RFQ documents do not indicate an incumbent vendor, current contractor, or existing specialized infrastructure requiring integration. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials; however, the Commonwealth reserves the right to cancel the RFQ if responses exceed available funding, suggesting a defined but undisclosed budget ceiling. This procurement represents a straightforward service contract with clear performance metrics and established evaluation criteria emphasizing cost competitiveness while maintaining minimum experience and insurance requirements.