Procurement Through Request for Quotations-Pest Elimintation for NEW DAY Manage

The Hartford Housing Authority has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) solicitation number 10363 for integrated pest management (IPM) services for the NEW DAY Manage program, targeting properties in Hartford County, Connecticut. The procurement seeks a professional pest elimination company capable of implementing a comprehensive, economically efficient, and environmentally responsible pest control strategy. The selected vendor must utilize an IPM approach involving continuous monitoring, detailed record-keeping, educational outreach to residents and staff, and robust communication strategies between residents and building managers. Specific required IPM methods include restricting pest access to food and water, maintaining vigilant sanitation and waste management practices, implementing mechanical control techniques, establishing physical barriers, conducting structural maintenance, and applying pesticides judiciously when necessary. The solicitation period runs from August 17, 2022, to October 7, 2022, with a vendor question and answer period from August 17 to September 16, 2022. Vendors must submit their proposals by October 7, 2022, at 2:00 PM EDT, and can contact Kim Cotharin at the Hartford Housing Authority for any inquiries.

The RFQ is open to all vendors without any specified set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the solicitation does not detail existing infrastructure or technology requirements for integration. The estimated total contract value is not disclosed in any of the documentation, and no specific budget range is indicated. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the selected vendor. The contract aims to select a vendor that can provide the most economical long-term pest management solution with minimal hazard to people, property, and the environment. The solicitation contains no line items and does not specify contract duration or potential renewal options. Interested vendors are encouraged to review the complete RFQ documentation and submit comprehensive proposals that demonstrate their capability to meet the Hartford Housing Authority's integrated pest management requirements.