C26635009 - Rodent Pest Control Services for Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park

Sealed bids will be accepted by the Department of Parks and Recreation until the following date and time, at the following location. [...] At the above time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read for furnishing services, material, or equipment, or to perform all work required to: control the rodent populations at Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park. Technicians will go out to assess the visitor center at Grizzly Creek, determine where rodents are entering, set traps and then check and maintain them twice monthly to prevent damage to cultural artifacts and other State Park assets housed in the visitor center.

Technicians will go out to assess the visitor center at Grizzly Creek, determine where rodents are entering, set traps and then check and maintain them twice monthly to prevent damage to cultural artifacts and other State Park assets housed in the visitor center.

Contractor must respond to all calls for service within twenty-four (24) hours of notification; response time should not be longer than forty-eight (48) hours. Contractor and all technicians should maintain clear and current all necessary licenses and permits required for Pest Control and application within the State of California as well as within Humboldt County.

Submission

Bids shall be submitted in duplicate a sealed envelope. This envelope shall include the return address of the bidder, be marked "Bid - Do Not Open" and delivered to the place shown above prior to the time and date of the bid opening. Facsimile (Fax) responses will not be considered.

Sealed bids will be accepted until **November 18, 2026** at **2:00 PM**, at 3431 Fort Ave Eureka, CA 95503. No bids will be accepted after the date and time set for the bid opening.

Evaluation

If the contract is awarded, it will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid complies with the prescribed requirements. State law allows certified small business (SB) and microbusiness (MB) firms to receive a 5% bidding preference on applicable state solicitations. The DVBE Participation Requirement for this solicitation has been waived – however the DVBE Incentive still applies.

Contract term

The anticipated performance period of the contract is May 17, 2027 or upon DGS approval, whichever is later through May 16, 2030 or 36 months after DGS approval, whichever is later.

All bids shall remain valid for 30 calendar days after the bid opening date. The contract shall be signed by the successful bidder and returned within five (5) working days after the bidder receives notice that the contract has been awarded.