REISSUE- Service: Pest Control-By Zone and County

ADDENDUM NO. 1, SWIFT EVENT 18705, VERSION 2: POSTED 10/7/2026 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS FOLLOWS: This event is a reissue of solicitation 18385 Service: Pest Control - Statewide that was posted in May of 2026. Responders should note that the specifications and requirements have changed since the previous solicitation. END OF ADDENDUM NO. 1. PURPOSE: The purpose of this Request for Proposal is to establish a contract(s) to provide statewide pest control services for insects, commensal and semi-commensal rodents. The contract(s) would be available to all State Agencies, Boards, and Commissions and Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) members (collectively referred to as "Ordering Entities") for up to the duration of the anticipated contract terms. Ordering Entities may have differing needs that may require temporary service or ongoing service. Ordering Entity, service locations, building sizes, and service levels may vary. Examples of insect control services include roaches, ants, silverfish, ground beetles/crickets, fruit flies, stored product pests, flies, bees, wasps, hornets, all other occasional invaders, boxelder bugs, nuisance crawling insects, spiders, night flying insects, and other arthropod insects not specifically excluded. Examples of commensal and semi-commensal rodent control services include mice, rats, squirrels, chipmunks, and all other commensal or semi-commensal rodents not otherwise specified. Pests specifically excluded from this RFP are invasive plants, bed bugs, spongy moths (Lymantria dispar L; formerly known as gypsy moths), birds, bats, snakes, racoons, beavers, and all other vertebrates other than commensal or semi-commensal rodents. There will be no live trapping under the awarded contract(s). For purposes of responding to this solicitation, the state has been divided into 2 service zones and 87 counties for pest control services. Responders should review the Exhibit D: Price Schedule to view the service zones and counties requested. Responders do not have to propose pricing for all zones or counties. CONTRACT VALUE: The estimated total dollar value of the contract for one year is $500,000 to $600,000. However, this shall not be construed as either the minimum or maximum amount. It shall also be understood and accepted by the responder that any quantities shown in this solicitation are estimated quantities only and impose no obligation upon the State either minimum or maximum. CONTRACT PERIOD: The term of this contract is anticipated to be from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2027, with the option to extend up to an additional 48 months in increments determined by the State. QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD: Questions should be emailed to nicole.fuller@state.mn.us by October 13, 2026. ***THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). Fax responses and non-electronic responses will NOT be accepted. All responses must be submitted online through the SWIFT Supplier Portal before the Event Due Date and Time. Late responses will not be accepted. NOTE: Responders who are registered only as Bidders must register as Suppliers before being awarded an event. If participating in this event, make sure your registration as a Supplier occurs prior to the notice of intent to award. For questions about the SWIFT Vendor Supplier Portal, please contact the Vendor Help Desk at 651-201-8100 Option 1, and then Option 1. RFP RESPONSE: Responders should submit all requested documentation, including, but not limited to, the following documents: • Attachment A: Responder Declarations • Attachment B: Exceptions to State's Terms and Conditions • Attachment D: Workforce and Equal Pay Declaration Form • Attachment E: Additional Information • Exhibit D: Price Schedule • Proof of Licensure • VPAT (if applicable) • Sample Quote and Sample Invoice DO NOT INCLUDE Non-Public/Trade Secret Data (as defined by Minn. Stat. Section 13.37). Thank you for your interest and participation.