TCL Pest Control

The Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) is soliciting competitive bids for a comprehensive pest control services contract covering four campus locations in South Carolina: Beaufort, Bluffton, Hampton, and Culinary Institute. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeking monthly and quarterly pest management services for approximately 312,327 total square feet across 22 buildings. Successful bidders must possess a current SC Certified Application License from the SC Department of Fertilizer and Pesticide and provide treatment for general pests including ants, bees, hornets, wasps, yellow jackets, roaches, mice, silverfish, and rats. The contract requires emergency response within 24 hours between scheduled visits with no additional charges for listed pests. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be conducted via Microsoft Teams on February 24, 2025, with questions due by February 25, 2025, and final bid submissions required by March 31, 2025. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with unit prices governing over extended prices, and the initial contract term is one year with four potential one-year renewals, creating a maximum potential contract period of five years (approximately May 2025 through May 2030).

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly stated in the documentation, the bid appears open to qualified pest control vendors meeting the state licensing requirements. The contract covers facilities ranging from small 144-square-foot structures to larger 33,348-square-foot buildings, including academic, administrative, and vocational training spaces. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and no specific technology integration requirements are mentioned beyond standard pest management protocols. The procurement documents include detailed building inventories listing square footage and building types across campuses, which will help potential bidders understand the scope of service requirements. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the contract covering multiple campuses suggests a substantial annual contract value, likely in the mid-five-figure to low-six-figure range, depending on treatment frequency and specific pest management needs.