Rodent & Bait Control

The City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Purchasing Division are requesting sealed bids on disposable rodent and bait control stations under ITB File No. 26-001103, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST at 222 St. Louis Street, 8th Floor, Room 826, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802. The City-Parish strongly encourages participation by certified Small, Minority, and Women-owned Businesses (MBE/SBE/WBE) and requires contractors to demonstrate good-faith efforts to utilize such certified entities as subcontractors; a minimum SEDB (Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) participation goal percentage will be established by the EBR Parish Purchasing office.

Bait stations must contain Bromethalin at 0.01% concentration, be weather-resistant and tamper-proof, suitable for indoor and outdoor use, pre-baited, and equipped with a see-through lid for monitoring consumption. Products must be registered for sale in Louisiana by the Department of Agriculture and registered with the EPA. The estimated annual usage is 9,500 units per 4-ounce package. All applicable safety data sheets, product labels, and EPA registry numbers must be submitted with the bid or within five days of request; failure to provide this documentation renders bids non-responsive.

The contract is firm for one year with potential extension to second and third years or other shortened periods upon mutual agreement, requiring extension notice by letter on or before contract expiration. Bid prices must be unit prices, include all delivery costs F.O.B. destination, and remain valid for at least 60 days. Payment terms are Net 30 days following properly executed invoices or delivery, whichever occurs later. Contractors must furnish proof of insurance including General Liability with a $2,000,000 general aggregate limit, Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation coverage. Bids must be submitted through www.centralbidding.com. The inquiry period closes at 5:00 p.m. on July 30, 2026.