Pest Control Services WERDCC

The Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for pest control services at the Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic, and Correctional Center (WERDCC) located in Vandalia, Missouri. The solicitation seeks a vendor to provide monthly pest control services and emergency pest control services for a 12-month initial contract period, with two potential one-year renewal options. Deliverables include 12 monthly pest control visits and emergency pest control services as needed, with specific requirements detailed in Section 2.3.7 of the solicitation document. Vendors must submit pricing for both standard monthly services and emergency response services, and are required to indicate the maximum allowable percentage of price increase or guaranteed minimum percentage of price decrease for the two renewal periods. Bids may be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS or as sealed hard copies to the DOC Purchasing Section in Jefferson City. The bid period runs from March 29, 2018 to April 26, 2018, with bids due by 3:00 PM CDT on April 26, 2018. Non-mandatory site tours are available by appointment, requiring three business days advance notice to the Fire and Safety Specialist.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor is identified in the documentation, and there are no explicit requirements for disadvantaged enterprise participation. Payment terms are Net 45 days, with invoices to be submitted to the DOC Fiscal Management Unit in Jefferson City. The total estimated contract value is not disclosed in the available documents. Delivery of services will be FOB Destination to the WERDCC facility at 1101 East Highway 54, Vandalia, MO 63382. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder meeting all mandatory requirements, with pricing to be calculated against the original contract price. Vendors are advised that pricing statements referencing "percentage of then-current price" or "consumer price index" will not be acceptable for renewal pricing calculations.