Annual Pest Control Service Contract to include a One (1) Base year plus Four (4) Option year periods

This Statement of Work details the requirements for pest control services at the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) facility in Tifton, Georgia, supporting the Crop Genetics and Breeding Research Unit (CGBRU) and the Southeast Watershed Research Laboratory (SEWRL). The selected contractor will provide all labor, equipment, and materials to manage, control, and eradicate pests, insects, and nuisance animals across the facility's interior and exterior perimeters. The contract spans an initial one-year base period (anticipated July 22, 2026, through July 21, 2027) with four optional one-year renewal periods. Performance tasks are divided into monthly services for seven primary office and laboratory buildings, and quarterly services for sixteen support facilities, including greenhouses, shops, and storage units. The contractor must adhere to strict environmental criteria, utilizing targeted, non-carcinogenic, and bio-based pesticides that do not persist in the environment or bio-accumulate. Furthermore, the contractor is responsible for maintaining detailed application records and ensuring all operations comply with federal, state, and local safety regulations. A site visit is scheduled for July 7, 2026, to allow potential bidders to inspect the locations.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has issued solicitation number 1232SA26Q0807, a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an annual pest control services contract. This procurement is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 561710 (Pest Control Services), which carries a $17.5 million size standard. The anticipated contract structure is a firm-fixed-price requirement consisting of a one-year base period (July 22, 2026, to July 21, 2027) and four consecutive one-year option periods, extending the potential total duration to five years. The contracted services will be performed at two USDA/ARS locations in Tift County, Georgia: the CGBRU location at 115 Coastal Way and the SEWRL location at the Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station on 2316 Rainwater Road. Quotes will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. To be considered responsive, vendors must submit pricing for all line items and provide a detailed technical approach demonstrating how they will satisfy the Statement of Work. Past performance will also be evaluated on an acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable basis. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Melissa Santos by July 1, 2026, and final quotes are due by July 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time. The solicitation incorporates standard federal commercial terms, including specific USDA anti-discrimination and supplier term clauses.

This document is a federal Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (No. 2015-4517, Revision No. 34, dated May 13, 2026) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for 17 counties in southern Georgia, including Lowndes, Thomas, and Tift. It establishes the minimum hourly wage rates and mandatory fringe benefits for various labor categories required for federal service contracts. Key provisions of the wage determination include: - **Wage Rates:** Specifies hourly pay scales across numerous occupational groups, such as administrative support, automotive service, health, information technology, maintenance, and transportation. - **Fringe Benefits:** Mandates a health and welfare benefit rate of $5.55 per hour (or $5.09 per hour for contracts subject to Executive Order 13706). It also requires a minimum of two weeks of paid vacation after one year of service (increasing to three weeks after ten years) and twelve paid federal holidays per year. - **Executive Orders:** References Executive Order 13706 for paid sick leave regulations and Executive Order 13658 regarding minimum wage requirements for older contracts. - **Differentials and Allowances:** Outlines pay differentials for hazardous duty (4% to 8%) and night/Sunday shifts for specific roles, alongside guidelines for uniform cleaning and furnishing allowances. - **Conformance Process:** Details the procedures via Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) for establishing wage rates and classifications for job titles not explicitly listed in the document.