IFB Monthly and On-call Pest Control Services, San Bernardino County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for solicitation 08A4052 to provide monthly and on-call pest control services for three District 8 locations in San Bernardino County: the Rosa Parks Memorial Building, the District 8 Parking Structure, and the South Region Lab in Fontana. The contractor will be responsible for the extermination of rodents, birds, and various insects, including roaches, bed bugs, and hymenoptera, across both the interior and exterior of these facilities. The estimated period of performance runs from May 1, 2027, through April 30, 2030. All work must adhere to California State Structural Pest Control Board Standards, and the contractor must utilize only pesticides authorized for use within the state. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Evaluation preferences include a 5 percent incentive for certified Small Businesses or Microbusinesses and a 5 percent incentive for DGS-certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, with a total combined cap of 100,000 dollars. Mandatory submission requirements include a Bid Proposal, Bidder Certification Sheet, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, a valid California State Structural Pest Control License (Branch 2, General Pest), and a Qualified Applicator Certificate or License. Bids must be submitted in a sealed physical package by November 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., as electronic submissions are not accepted. Post-award requirements include providing a Certificate of Insurance and submitting the DOT ADM-3059 report with each invoice to avoid potential payment withholdings.