Provision of Pest and Rodent Control Services for 36 Months
Tender Details
- Project Title: Provision of Pest and Rodent Control Services for 36 Months at Glen Satellite Office in Bloemfontein
- Tender Number: ISC01REQ003314
- Client: Agricultural Research Council (ARC)
- Tender Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Project Location: Glen Agricultural College
- Service Duration: 36 Months (3 Years)
- Closing Date: 29 May 2026 at 11:00
Compulsory Site Briefing
- Date: 25 May 2026
- Time: 10:00
- Venue: ARC-NRE Offices, Gielie Joubert Street, Glen Agricultural College, Bloemfontein
Tender Overview
The Agricultural Research Council requires a qualified pest management company to provide comprehensive pest and rodent control services at its Glen Satellite Office in Bloemfontein for a period of 36 months.
The objective is to maintain a safe, hygienic, and pest-free environment through regular inspections, preventative measures, bait station management, treatment programmes, and monitoring activities.
The contract includes monthly inspections, follow-up treatments where necessary, and a once-off ceiling treatment for designated buildings.
Scope of Work
The successful service provider will be responsible for:
Monthly Pest and Rodent Control Services
- Conducting monthly site inspections.
- Monitoring pest activity levels.
- Inspecting bait stations.
- Replacing bait materials where required.
- Performing corrective treatments when infestations are detected.
- Maintaining treatment records and inspection reports.
Rodent Control Programme
Installation and maintenance of bait stations at the following locations:
Office Block
- 4 external bait stations (2 at each entrance).
- 18 internal bait stations (offices and common areas).
Smaller Equipment Store
- 4 internal bait stations.
Oven Store
- 4 external bait stations.
- 4 internal bait stations.
Carports
- 6 internal bait stations (3 at each carport section).
Implement Shed
- 6 internal bait stations.
Ceiling Treatment
A once-off treatment for:
- Office block ceiling space.
- Oven store ceiling space.
This treatment should target rodents, insects, and other potential pests occupying ceiling voids.
Key Responsibilities
The appointed contractor must:
- Supply all pest control products and equipment.
- Install and maintain bait stations.
- Conduct monthly inspections and monitoring.
- Implement follow-up treatments when required.
- Keep detailed service and inspection records.
- Ensure safe handling and application of pest-control products.
- Comply with environmental and occupational health regulations.
- Provide reports and recommendations to ARC management.
Technical Requirements
The contractor must provide:
Bait Stations
- Durable weather-resistant outdoor bait stations.
- Secure mounting brackets for external installations.
- Tamper-resistant bait stations where applicable.
- Clearly labelled stations for inspection purposes.
Pest Control Products
- Registered pest-control chemicals.
- Approved rodenticides.
- Environmentally responsible treatment solutions.
- Products compliant with South African regulations.
Service Reporting
- Inspection reports.
- Treatment reports.
- Bait consumption records.
- Corrective action recommendations.
- Compliance documentation.
Skills and Experience Required
Technical Skills
- Rodent management programmes.
- Integrated pest management (IPM).
- Bait station installation and monitoring.
- Pest inspection and treatment techniques.
- Ceiling-space pest treatment.
- Chemical application and safety procedures.
Professional Requirements
The service provider should demonstrate:
- Experience in commercial pest-control services.
- Experience servicing government, institutional, or commercial facilities.
- Trained pest-control operators.
- Compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Ability to manage long-term service contracts.
Typical Personnel Required
Management Personnel
- Contract Manager
- Operations Supervisor
Technical Personnel
- Registered Pest Control Operator
- Pest Management Technician
- Rodent Control Specialist
Support Personnel
- Field Assistants
- Administrative Support Staff
Suitable Businesses
This tender is ideal for:
- Pest-control companies.
- Rodent-management specialists.
- Environmental health service providers.
- Facility hygiene management companies.
- Integrated pest management service providers.
- Commercial pest-control contractors.
Minimum Requirements
Bidders should be able to demonstrate:
- Relevant pest-control industry experience.
- Qualified and trained pest-control personnel.
- Ability to provide and maintain bait stations.
- Capacity to perform monthly inspections over a 36-month period.
- Compliance with occupational health and safety legislation.
- Compliance with environmental regulations relating to pest-control chemicals.
Enquiries
Fumani Mtungwa
- Telephone: 012 310 2618
- Email: mtungwaf@arc.agric.za