SP-27-042R-IFB Pest Control Services

The State of Arkansas, through the Department of Shared Administrative Services, is soliciting bids for a single contractor to provide comprehensive pest control and extermination services for the Department of Human Services Arkansas Health Center in Benton, Arkansas. The scope of work includes the inspection and treatment of interior structures such as resident living quarters, kitchens, and offices, as well as exterior areas like foundation walls and window frames. Targeted pests include water bugs, snakes, termites, roaches, and fire ants. The contract is expected to begin on January 1, 2027, for an initial one-year term, with options to renew for up to six additional one-year terms, not to exceed seven consecutive years. Award will be granted to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total price. The selected contractor must perform regular services between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm CST, Monday through Friday, while remaining available for emergency calls 24/7/365. Strict compliance is required regarding the use of insecticides approved by the United States Public Health Services, the United States Bureau of Entomology, and the Arkansas State Plant Board, as well as adherence to FIFRA and FFDCA regulations. Contractors must provide Material Safety Data Sheets prior to application and maintain significant insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence for Commercial General Liability and $1,000,000 for Automobile Liability. Additionally, the contractor must protect all encountered Protected Health Information and Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with state and federal laws.