Pest Control Services (3 Year Multiyear Contract with 2 Options to Renew)

The County of DeKalb, Georgia is seeking sealed bids for a three-year multiyear contract with two options to renew for comprehensive pest control services, solicited under number 2026-098-ITB and due for submission via the county’s eProcurement Portal by September 10, 2026. The scope of work includes inspecting and treating existing locations for a wide range of pests including roaches, ants, mice, rats, bed bugs, spiders, wasps, hornets, fleas, termites, and numerous other insects and rodents, with mandatory removal of all dead animals from premises. The contract requires strict compliance with federal labor standards under the Davis-Bacon Act and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, mandating payment of prevailing wages, submission of certified weekly payroll records using Optional Form WH-347, retention of detailed employee records for three years, and adherence to 40-hour workweeks with time-and-a-half overtime rates. Liquidated damages of $10 per day per worker apply for violations, and all subcontractors must be flowed down these labor obligations. The contract includes stringent socio-economic participation requirements, where prime contractors must achieve a mandatory minimum of 20% participation by Local Small Business Enterprises (LSBEs), with preference points awarded for LSBEs located within DeKalb County and additional points for those in the broader Atlanta metropolitan area. Contractors failing to meet the 20% benchmark may still be considered if they submit documented Good Faith Efforts. Additional special requirements include submission of notarized LSBE participation schedules, monthly reporting of LSBE utilization, payment to LSBE subcontractors within seven calendar days of the prime’s receipt of payment, and for contracts over $5 million, mandatory enrollment in a Mentor-Protege program. Surety bonds—both performance and payment—are required, each three pages in length, with automatic amendment clauses covering contract modifications and claims limited to one year after completion. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the county’s procurement portal, and late submissions will be rejected. Failure to meet any mandatory requirement, including LSBE participation or wage compliance, will render a bid non-responsive. Records must be available for inspection at job sites during work hours, and false certifications may invoke penalties under federal law. The contract is managed by the County’s Purchasing & Contracting office in Decatur, Georgia, with oversight conducted through administrative compliance reviews rather than traditional contracting officer roles.