Rodent Control

Pinellas County is seeking a comprehensive rodent control and eradication services contract through solicitation #23-0315-RFP, covering multiple county facilities including administrative buildings, detention centers, parks, and utilities infrastructure. The procurement involves providing approximately 2,000 interior and exterior rodent control devices with quarterly inspections and bait reapplication across 62 primary locations in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Largo, and surrounding Pinellas County areas. Qualified contractors must be state-licensed exterminators with current pesticide applicator business registration and at least one commercially registered pesticide applicator. The contract will have an initial 36-month term with potential extension for two additional 12-month periods. Proposals are due by July 11, 2023, at 3:00 pm, and will be evaluated across five key criteria: qualifications (30%), approach (30%), statement of work (25%), compensation (10%), and exceptions to the RFP (5%). The county requires comprehensive service including device placement, chemical application, quarterly inspections, and dead rodent removal, with the ultimate objective of complete rodent eradication at all covered locations.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The Master Locations List spreadsheet details a comprehensive pricing structure with quarterly maintenance fees ranging from $36.90 to $5,848.65 and approximately 3,588 total bait boxes across various locations. An additional $50,000 in unspecified funds is included in the contract budget, suggesting potential flexibility for supplemental services or unexpected needs. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the detailed location list indicates a sophisticated, multi-site approach to rodent control that requires a vendor with significant operational capacity and technical expertise. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the extensive location list and multiple service requirements suggest a substantial procurement opportunity for a qualified pest control contractor with demonstrated capability in large-scale municipal rodent management.