Pest Management Services

The City of Bridgeport, located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, is soliciting bids for comprehensive Pest Management Services covering 28 city facilities and 6 public library facilities, including animal shelters, fire departments, police departments, and senior centers. The procurement seeks a licensed contractor to provide monthly maintenance visits with unlimited emergency calls, targeting rodents, cockroaches, pavement ants, and implementing an exterior rodent program. Required services include special treatments such as bed bug elimination, wildlife removal, termite control, bird abatement, mosquito control, and exclusion services. Bidders must be licensed in Connecticut with supervisory licenses in multiple pest management categories (7A, 7B, 7D, 7E, 7F) and provide 24/7 emergency service with a two-hour response window. Electronic bid submissions will be received through the City's OpenGov procurement portal by 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, with a question submission cut-off date of 4:00 pm on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Contractors must submit lump sum pricing for Years 1 and 2, with optional pricing for Years 3-5, along with hourly rates for supervisor services at standard, premium, and weekend/holiday rates.

The City encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and City-Based Businesses (CBB), requiring current certifications to be submitted with proposals. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, professional liability, and pollution and fumigation liability insurance, with specific minimum coverage amounts. All insurers must be licensed in Connecticut with an AM Best rating of A-VII or better. The contract is structured as a two-year initial term with potential extensions for up to three additional one-year periods, contingent on performance and budget availability. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, all work exceeding $100,000 will require prevailing wage rates as established by the Connecticut Department of Labor. Out-of-state bidders must obtain a Certificate of Authority to Do Business in Connecticut within five days of receiving a Notice of Intent to Award. Contractors must maintain valid SAM, DUNS, Connecticut, and Federal Tax ID numbers prior to work commencement.