Rebid 2 Temporary-Relief Pest Control and Small Abatement Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Contracts Management Branch, is requesting bids on temporary-relief pest control and small animal abatement services at two state correctional facilities—California Rehabilitation Center in Norco (Riverside County) and Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City (Del Norte County)—under IFB Bid Number C5612975-D (Rebid 2), with bids due July 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and public bid opening on July 30 at 2:00 p.m. The State requires 25% small business participation under Government Code Section 14838; small and micro business enterprises are eligible for a 5% bid preference (up to $50,000), and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives range from 1% to 5%.

The scope includes pest control, rodent and small animal abatement, termite inspection and treatment, and emergency response services across all building interiors, exteriors, and designated facility parameters on an as-needed basis when civil service staff are unavailable. Bidders may select one or both locations. Pricing is structured by service type: hourly rates for pest control and small animal abatement (two-hour minimum per visit), per-service rates for inspections and emergency calls, per-cubic-foot rates for whole-structure termite treatments, and per-linear-foot rates for chemical treatment. Each location's total includes a 25% line item for unforeseeable services. Contractors must hold valid California licenses including Structural Pest Control Operator (Branch 2), Termite Operator (Branch 3), Qualified Applicator, and Pest Control Business licenses, along with required certifications and insurance.

The agreement term runs through December 31, 2028, with services commencing upon approval. Contractors may offer payment discounts on invoices paid within 30 days (minimum 1% discount of at least $50). Letters of inquiry are due July 23, 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically in PDF format to CDCR-CMB-Non-IT-Service-Bids@cdcr.ca.gov.