Notice of Intent to Award for Integrated Pest Management Services IFB (RFx 3160007981)

The Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration has issued a Notice of Intent to Award for Integrated Pest Management Services under Solicitation Number 1130-26-R-RFIN-00008, with a procurement number of 3160007981, targeting eight qualified vendors to provide pest control services across 28 state-owned buildings divided into nine building groups. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis, with total estimated annual costs of $22,240, broken down into individual annual line items for each building group ranging from $1,947.60 to $3,660.00. The evaluation process prioritized pricing, with bids ranked from lowest to highest, suggesting a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, though non-price factors such as compliance with minimum qualifications, including service capacity tied to building square footage, were also considered. The contract’s effective date is August 5, 2026, and bidders are prohibited from commencing any work, procurement, or subcontracting until the contract is formally executed. The place of performance is throughout the state of Mississippi, with all services rendered at state-owned facilities. The Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration’s Office of Procurement and Contracts administers the award, with payments to be processed through the department’s remittance address in Jackson, MS, though specific invoicing methodologies and electronic systems like WAWF are not detailed. The procurement followed an Invitation for Bids process, with responses due by July 2, 2026, and an award notice posted on June 30, 2026. Vendors must meet baseline qualification thresholds, and any request for reconsideration of the award must be submitted in writing within three business days, citing specific violations under IFB Section 2.14 and PPRB OPSCR Rules Section 5.6.3. No federal FAR clauses, special contract requirements, or standardized representations and certifications were formally included or disclosed in the available documentation; no UEI or CAGE codes, socioeconomic status, or size certifications were provided for any of the eight responding vendors. The NAICS code assigned is 561710, and while performance standards are implied through qualification criteria and service expectations, no external technical or regulatory standards such as EPA or ANSI specifications are explicitly referenced. Inspections and acceptance responsibilities reside with the state, with no FOB terms or delivery instructions detailed, and no option periods,