Pest and Weed Control Services

The City of Turlock has issued solicitation 2027-RFP-011 to secure comprehensive pest and weed control services for City and Stanislaus Regional Water Authority properties. The procurement is expected to result in two five-year agreements. The scope of work includes general pest management, the installation and maintenance of EPA-compliant bait boxes, and the maintenance of various city and SRWA sites to keep them weed-free throughout the year. Specific locations include fire stations, the corporation yard, the animal services facility, and various water treatment and pump station facilities. The contractor is required to provide monthly physical inspections and written reports, with a strict emergency response time of eight hours or less for pest issues. Proposals must be submitted via the OpenGov Procurement Portal by September 28, 2026. Evaluation is based on a weighted points system covering key personnel qualifications, price, innovation, references, and the approach to the scope of services, with a 5% preference granted to qualified local vendors. Key requirements include obtaining security clearances for personnel working in public safety facilities and adhering to DIR prevailing wage scales. The contractor must also provide a specialized methodology for the animal services facility to ensure the safety of animals and staff. Compensation will be based on a set schedule with annual CPI-linked adjustments.