Description
Palm Beach County is seeking qualified vendors to provide ongoing spider control (exterminating) services under a term contract for county facilities. The contract will cover multiple county sites, with an estimated 8,200 sq ft at the Sunset Cove Amphitheater as a sample location. Vendors must be registered in the County’s Vendor Self‑Service system, carry all required licenses, certifications, insurance, and comply with numerous county, state, and federal regulations (including nondiscrimination, drug‑free workplace, criminal‑history checks, and public‑records requirements). The award will favor Small Business Enterprises (SBE) that are within 10 % of the lowest responsive bid and will receive a 5 % local‑preference discount if the vendor is based in Palm Beach County or the Glades. Submissions are due electronically by October 13, 2026, 4 p.m. local time; questions must be submitted by October 6, 2026.
• Service: Exterminating/spider control for county facilities (ongoing term).
• Required registrations: Palm Beach County Vendor Self‑Service (VSS).
• Mandatory certifications: State pest‑control license, local business tax receipt, drug‑free workplace certification, criminal‑history check, nondiscrimination compliance.
• Preference: 5 % local‑preference for county‑based vendors; SBE eligibility required for award consideration.
• Submission format: Completed RFQ response form on county letterhead, signed by an authorized agent, emailed to the procurement contacts.
• Evaluation: Lowest responsive, responsible bid within 10 % of SBE‑qualified price, with tie‑breakers based on drug‑free workplace certification.