Pest Control Services - Chillicothe Correctional Institution - DRC270083

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is soliciting bids for a Personal Service Contract to provide comprehensive pest control services at the Chillicothe Correctional Institution in Chillicothe, Ohio. The scope of work requires the contractor to furnish all labor, equipment, and materials for the extermination and prevention of pest infestations across the outside perimeter and all interior areas, including offices, restrooms, food preparation and storage areas, dormitories, agricultural areas, crawl spaces, and basements. Services must be provided for a minimum of two hours per week, with a strong emphasis on environmentally sound suppression and the use of chemical controls only as a last resort. The contractor is required to maintain a detailed documentation file including an approved Pest Control Services Plan, MSDS for all pesticides, and signed work orders for every visit to serve as proof of service for payment. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Interested offerors must be registered in the OhioBuys Supplier Portal, as all bids and inquiries must be submitted through that system. A mandatory site visit is required for all potential suppliers to familiarize themselves with the facility layout and requirements. Key administrative terms include a payment cycle of 30 calendar days following the receipt of a proper invoice and a one-year warranty on products. The contract includes strict compliance requirements regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, institutional security protocols, and equal employment opportunity laws. Failure to meet deliverables may result in liquidated damages of 1% of the order value per day.