Pest and Rodent Control Services for Richland County Facilities

The County of Richland, SC is soliciting qualified vendors to provide comprehensive pest and rodent control services for all County‑owned facilities. The contract will cover routine monthly treatments, emergency response, and ongoing monitoring across dozens of sites ranging from municipal buildings, schools, detention centers, airports, and utility facilities. Bidders must submit electronic bids through the County’s OpenGov procurement portal, attend (optional) a virtual pre‑bid meeting, and comply with extensive regulatory, insurance, and reporting requirements. The award will be a multi‑facility, multi‑year (likely 12‑month) service agreement with monthly invoicing. • Scope: Integrated pest‑management (IPM) and rodent control for ~60 County facilities. • Frequency: Monthly service visits; additional visits as needed for infestations. • Contract length: Expected 12‑month term, renewable annually. • Submission deadline: 2:00 pm on October 14, 2026 (electronic). • Pre‑bid meeting (non‑mandatory): September 24, 2026, 12:00 pm via Microsoft Teams. • Mandatory certifications: Drug‑free workplace, prompt‑payment, insurance, EPA permits, DBE participation. • Evaluation criteria: Compliance with technical specifications, price, past performance, and ability to meet regulatory requirements. • Estimated annual spend: Based on listed unit costs (≈ $5,000–$20,000 per facility), total contract value is expected to be in the high‑hundreds of thousands to low‑millions of dollars.