Pest Control Services

The City of Chesapeake is soliciting bids for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract for comprehensive pest control services across various municipal facilities, including public safety, health and human services, public works, and correctional centers. The contract spans an initial two-year period with three optional one-year renewals. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the grand total of the pricing schedule. Qualified bidders must be licensed under the City of Chesapeake’s Business, Professional, and Occupational Licensing (BPOL) Tax ordinance and provide a State Corporation Commission identification number. The scope of work requires the implementation of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program and the use of Virginia Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicators. Specific requirements for termiticide application include EPA certification for applicators, the submission of an approved Termiticide Application Plan, and strict adherence to hazardous substance labeling and disposal regulations. Contractors must maintain significant insurance coverage, including 1 million dollars in automobile liability and 5 million dollars in excess liability. Administrative requirements include the submission of separate monthly invoices to each serviced department, with payments typically processed within 30 days following written verification of service. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the OpenGov portal by December 2, 2026, including a signed signature page, a completed pricing schedule, and a reference form. Material Safety Data Sheets for all proposed chemicals must be provided with the bid and submitted to participating departments at least one week before the first application.