Request for Proposals - Rodent Management Services

The Sacramento County Department of Airports is seeking a qualified vendor to provide rodent management services at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) through a Request for Proposals (RFP). The procurement focuses on comprehensive rodent control across approximately 120 acres of landscape area, utilizing either a Carbon Monoxide Gassing System (CMGS) or Pressurized Exhaust Rodent Controller (PERC) to treat open burrow rodents including gophers and ground squirrels. Key deliverables include pre-service inspections, weekly treatments and inspections, photographic documentation, electronic reporting, and burrow blocking using slurry injection methods. Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in rodent management services, California Department of Pesticide Regulation approval, and registration with the California Secretary of State. The evaluation will be conducted on a 100-point scale, with 30 points for experience and qualifications, 30 points for approach to rodent management, 20 points for staffing plan, and 20 points for cost proposal. A mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for January 13, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time, with proposals due February 17, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. PT via OpenGov in PDF and Microsoft Word formats.

The County encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation and will consider DBE certification for utilization tracking. All contractor staff will be required to undergo background checks and obtain airport access badges. The contract anticipates an initial three-year term ending June 30, 2029, with two additional one-year renewal options, potentially extending the total contract duration to five years. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the agreement will include comprehensive insurance requirements, including $2,000,000 in Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 in Automobile Liability, statutory Workers' Compensation coverage, and $1,000,000 in Pollution Liability. Contractors must comply with federal requirements, including Buy American provisions, affirmative action goals (16.1% minority and 6.9% female workforce participation), Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards, and Federal Fair Labor Standards Act minimum wage requirements. The County will reject any bid that does not include a completed Certificate of Buy American Compliance, emphasizing the stringent compliance standards for this procurement opportunity.