Pest Control Services for the Fort Thompson Health Center Fort Thompson SD
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS), specifically the Fort Thompson Health Center, is soliciting quotations for Pest Control Services for its facilities in Fort Thompson, South Dakota. This requirement is for a firm-fixed-price, non-personal services contract to ensure a safe, sanitary, and pest-free environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The contract will cover the Fort Thompson Health Clinic, Behavioral Health Clinic, and Wellness Center. This opportunity is an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Set-Aside. Quotations are due by January 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide comprehensive pest control services, including:
- Extermination and Control: Treatment for vermin (rats, mice) and various insects (roaches, ants, silverfish, fleas, moths, bedbugs).
- Prevention: Implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to minimize chemical use.
- Inspection and Monitoring: Routine inspections to detect early pest activity.
- Treatment Frequency: Scheduled monthly services, with additional treatments for specific infestations and on-call emergency response for urgent issues.
- Compliance: Adherence to EPA, federal, state, local, and IHS safety and environmental requirements, using EPA-approved pesticides registered for hospital use. Services must be delivered professionally with minimal disruption to clinical operations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Non-Personal Services Contract
- Duration: One base year plus four option years.
- Set-Aside: Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Set-Aside.
- Place of Performance: Fort Thompson Health Center, Behavioral Health Building, and Wellness Center in Fort Thompson, SD.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bidders must possess Commercial Pesticides Applicators certification for their staff, with copies submitted with the proposal. Contractors must provide a list of intended pesticides and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for each. Specific restrictions apply to pesticide use in patient treatment rooms and food service areas, and rodenticides are restricted, with trapping being an acceptable alternative. Contractors must notify facility management two days in advance of service calls and allow government evaluation of service quality.
Submission & Contact
Quotations must be submitted by January 28, 2026, at 22:30 UTC. Bidders are required to complete the Standard Form 18 (SF18) and provide pricing for the base year and option years. Invoices will be submitted via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at ipp.gov. Primary Contact: Mitchell Franklin (COR), mitchell.franklin@ihs.gov, 605-245-1597. Purchasing Agent: Mavis Cheney, mavis.cheney@ihs.gov, 605-245-1558.