The City of Decatur is seeking bids for comprehensive integrated pest management (IPM) services for various city-owned buildings. Services include the control and elimination of general pests, rodents, and termites using chemical and mechanical means. Bidders must provide proof of an Alabama commercial pesticide applicator permit, a minimum of 5 years in business with multibuilding customers, and contact information for 3 business references. Insurance coverages, including general liability, automobile liability, workers compensation, and employers liability, are required. A bid bond of **** and a performance bond of $5,**** are also required. Potential bidders are required to perform site visits to all buildings prior to bidding. All employees of the successful bidder will be subject to criminal background checks. Bids must be received by 2:00 PM on June 4th, 2026. An electronic version of the bid is available on the city's website or by emailing purchasing@decatural. gov.
Bids must be received before 2:00 PM on June 4th, 2026.
Discounts will be considered in the bid evaluation and will be taken without regard to date of payment.
The city reserves the right to award this bid to a single vendor or multiple vendors when in the best interest of the city.
To be considered a responsive bidder and to be eligible for award of this bid, bidders shall provide a copy of their Alabama permit for professional services and listing of certifications and permits applicable to the services needed by the city, including but not limited to an Alabama commercial pesticide applicator permit, industrial, institutional, and health-related pest control permit, and an ornamental turf license permit. Provide proof of a minimum of 5 years in business with experience in multibuilding customers. Provide contact information for 3 business references that been existing customers for the past 5 years.
If the city determines in good faith that the contractor has refused to perform the work or has failed to perform the work with such diligence as to ensure its timely and accurate completion, the city shall provide written notice to the contractor of the deficiencies. The contractor shall promptly provide the city with a plan to correct the deficiencies. The contractor shall have 30 days from the date of the citys notice to rectify the problems identified. If after 30 days the city is not satisfied with the corrective actions of the contractor the agreement shall be terminated and the performance bond shall be called.
Potential bidders should perform site visits to all buildings and structures prior to bidding.
A bid response may be rejected if: bids improperly submitted or identified, bid bond not included, bid not signed or not original signature, requested information, or documentation not submitted with bid, failure to acknowledge receipt of addendum with bid, material alteration of the master document, invitation to bid number not on face of envelope, received late, bid response not on original form, bid not in ink or typed, proper licensing not included provided as required by law.
