Pest Control Services for WERDCC

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking a vendor to provide pest control services for the Women's Eastern Reception Diagnostic and Correctional Center (WERDCC) in Vandalia, Missouri. The contract period will be from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The vendor will be required to provide pest control services, including the elimination of existing infestations and the prevention of re-infestation, for the facility and its perimeter. The vendor must also provide an appropriate level of service to keep the facility free of insects and pests throughout the contract period. Some key areas that require special attention include food preparation areas, dining rooms, and offender living quarters. The vendor must also provide routine treatments in accordance with a minimum service schedule outlined in the contract. • The vendor must have a Missouri Department of Agriculture Pesticide Program company or a certified pesticide technician. • The vendor must follow the requirements set forth by the current Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). • The vendor must provide a report to the Department's designated representative after performing any service required. • The vendor must inform the Department's designated representative regarding safety precautions, if any, that should be exercised when using a recently treated area. • The vendor must agree to use environmentally preferable products unless specified elsewhere. • The vendor must provide treatment to areas of the facility as needed to control pests, including but not limited to rats, mice, roaches, and other insects.