RCI PEST CONTROL SERVICES

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC) is soliciting bids for a Personal Service Contract for Pest Control Services, specifically for the Ross Correctional Institution (RCI) located in Chillicothe, Ohio. The contract covers comprehensive pest control services for multiple institutional buildings, including housing units, administrative spaces, food service areas, and outdoor locations, with a service period from August 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The successful contractor will be responsible for extermination and prevention of infestations involving rats, mice, roaches, bed bugs, and other specified pests, utilizing integrated pest management strategies that prioritize non-chemical control methods. Bidders must be licensed, certified, and compliant with federal and state pesticide regulations, using only EPA-registered products and maintaining detailed service documentation. The bid submission deadline is August 14, 2025, with bids to be received by 4:00:00 p.m. Columbus, Ohio time, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on evaluation criteria including the contractor's experience, financial condition, previous contract performance, management skills, and ability to execute the contract properly.

The procurement opportunity appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though Ohio typically provides preferences for domestic and veteran-friendly businesses. Contractors must submit several supporting documents, including an Affirmative Action Program Verification Certificate, Certificate of Liability Insurance, Bureau of Workers Compensation Certificate, and a (No) Findings for Recovery Verification. Additionally, contractors must complete an Affirmation & Disclosure Form related to offshore services and comply with Executive Orders 2019-12D and 2022-02D, which prohibit contracting with offshore service providers and Russian institutions. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract indicates that bidders must provide unit costs with no more than three digits to the right of the decimal point. The contract includes provisions for potential renewals based on mutual agreement and satisfactory performance, subject to appropriation of funds by the Ohio General Assembly. Successful bidders will also be required to undergo background checks and adhere to institutional security protocols specific to correctional environments.