Pigeon Abatement Services

The City of Tucson is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive Pigeon Abatement Services across city locations through Request for Quote (RFQ) No. 240266. The primary objective is to humanely control pigeon populations through the installation, maintenance, and repair of physical deterrent systems on city buildings. Specific deliverables include implementing prevention methods such as netting, spikes, wire, and other approved abatement techniques on roofing, entryways, awnings, ledges, overhangs, gutters, and solar panels. The contractor will be responsible for conducting thorough site inspections, providing detailed reports, and assisting city staff with cleaning pigeon droppings. Proposals are due on December 3, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with the city intending to award a single contract for an initial one-year term, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods. The evaluation will likely focus on the contractor's ability to provide comprehensive, humane pigeon control services, technical expertise, and proposed pricing for various abatement methods.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract has an estimated total spend of $50,000, with pricing to be submitted for various physical abatement systems including netting, spikes, wire, glue, and hog rings. Contractors must provide detailed hourly rates for maintenance specialists, inclusive of all direct and indirect costs, and offer material pricing as a discount off list price. The city requires vendors to maintain appropriate insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and worker's compensation. Invoicing will be processed within 21 calendar days through the vendor's Workday profile. The comprehensive nature of the contract suggests that potential bidders should have significant experience in humane pest control, specialized installation techniques, and the ability to work across multiple city facilities.