Description
The California Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a California‑certified small‑ or micro‑business to provide comprehensive pest‑control services for the William J. “Pete” Knight Veterans Home in Lancaster. The contract will cover interior and exterior Integrated Pest Management (IPM) activities, including bi‑weekly kitchen and dining area treatments, monthly monitoring, trap maintenance, rodent and wildlife trapping, annual light‑replacement, emergency response within three hours, and a mandatory pest‑management plan. The vendor must hold appropriate California Structural Pest Control Board licenses, maintain extensive insurance coverage, and comply with numerous state certifications (DVBE, CUF, Darfur, sanctions, GenAI disclosure, etc.). The three‑year contract (July 1 2026 – June 30 2029) will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible quote.
• Scope: Interior/exterior pest control, IPM, bi‑weekly, monthly, annual, and emergency services.
• Requirements: State licensing, insurance (≥ $1 M general liability, workers’ comp, etc.), multiple certifications (SB/MB, DVBE, CUF, etc.), detailed reporting and training.
• Timeline: Posting 4/17/2026, walk‑through 4/23/2026 (non‑mandatory), questions due 4/24/2026, responses 4/27/2026, bid due 4/30/2026, contract start 7/1/2026.