RFQ IDR6 S2660012 Pest Control Services (IWA)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is requesting quotes for pest control services at the Imperial Wildlife Area in Niland, Imperial County, under RFQ IDR6 S2660012, with quotes due August 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific.

Bidders must hold a valid Structural Pest Control Board License and a valid Qualified Applicator License for Landscape Maintenance (Category B) throughout the contract term. Eligible bidders must be legally constituted and qualified to do business in California, registered with the Secretary of State, and not listed on either list of the 500 largest tax delinquencies. Small business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certifications from the California Department of General Services Office of Small Business and DVBE Services are optional but must be disclosed and copies provided if held.

The scope is Integrated Pest Management services for control and eradication of mice, rats, crawling and flying insects across multiple CDFW-owned structures: four work buildings, six public restrooms, eight residences, one water plant building, and two garages. Services comprise an initial comprehensive IPM assessment and service in month one, followed by eleven quarterly services over the remainder of the contract period, with provisions for additional treatments as needed. All services must be performed during standard business hours except holidays, with the contractor required to provide written notice two to three days prior to quarterly service visits.

The contract term runs from approval through June 30, 2029. The contract maximum amount will be established upon award based on the awarded vendor's total quote. Contractors must submit unit rates for the initial service and quarterly services on the Quote Sheet, along with cost estimates for additional treatments.

Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Pollution Liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), and Workers Compensation with Employers Liability ($1,000,000). Submissions must include the completed RFQ Submission Checklist, Quote Sheet, Payee Data Record (STD 204), Contractor Certification Clauses, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and a copy of a valid California Business License.