Pesticides

Parkway School District in Missouri is soliciting competitive bids from qualified pesticide distributors to supply pest control products on an as-needed basis under a blanket purchase order agreement. The procurement covers 24 line items including wasp freeze, insecticides, rodent traps, glue boards, termiticides, and insect light traps, with all products required to be labeled for use in and around schools. Bidders must submit proposals through the Parkway School District Bonfire Portal at https://parkwayschools.bonfirehub.com/ and must include company letterhead pricing, a signed W-9, Federal E-Verify completion, minimum three educational institution references, product specification sheets and manuals in English, an Affidavit of Non-Collusion, and completed pricing tables. The District will award the contract to the lowest and best bid while considering factors such as how well items meet specifications, the vendor's ability to supply required items and maintain sufficient inventory, prior experience with the District, financial strength, and commitment to quality and delivery. All pricing must be quoted on an F.O.B. destination basis with freight included, delivered to the Parkway School District Central Warehouse at 363 North Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield, Missouri 63017, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. excluding holidays. Critical deadlines include a question submission deadline of January 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST, intent to bid due February 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM CST, bid closing February 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST, vendor award notification on February 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM CST, and contract commencement on March 5, 2026 through March 4, 2027. The initial contract term is one year with the option for vendors to propose additional years, and the District retains the right to terminate the agreement after one year without penalty or with thirty days' written notice if circumstances warrant.

No set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational eligibility are identified in the procurement documents. The District encourages purchases of products manufactured or produced in the United States and gives preference to Missouri-manufactured commodities when quality, price, and delivery are approximately equal. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the available documentation. The District estimates spending approximately $4,500 over a twelve-month period, though this amount is not guaranteed and serves only as an estimate for budgeting purposes. All vendors must maintain appropriate insurance coverage, comply with federal work authorization requirements, and disclose any subcontractor use. The successful bidder must provide chemical information sheets within 30 days of award and maintain purchase records for the District's review, with price increases requiring thirty days' notice and approval from the Purchasing Manager limited to cost-only increases without percentage adjustments to profit and overhead.