The Citadel awarded a pest‑control contract to Orkin, LLC to provide comprehensive termite and general pest‑management services across all campus facilities, including barracks, academic buildings, athletic complexes, auxiliary structures, and residential housing. The contractor must deliver routine weekly, monthly, and quarterly treatments, respond to emergency requests within two hours, and submit detailed service reports and invoices on a monthly basis. The agreement is a firm‑fixed‑price, one‑year base period with up to four one‑year options, and a maximum ceiling value of $125,000.
• Scope: termite inspection/treatment and quarterly pest‑control for ~1.6 million sq ft of campus space.
• Term: 1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025, with four optional one‑year extensions.
• Value: capped at $125 k; current incumbent rate cited at $2,139.32/month (~$25.7 k/yr).
• Requirements: SC pest‑control licensure, 2‑hour emergency response, $1 M liability insurance, EPA compliance, monthly invoicing, and provision of SDS for all chemicals.