Requesting Bids for Pest and Wildlife Control Services

Location:	South Carolina
Posted:	Feb 12, 2026
Due:	Mar 4, 2026
Agency:	State of South Carolina - State Fiscal Accountability Authority(SFAA)
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	S - Utilities and Training Services
Solicitation No:	2026-01
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Invitation to Bid: Pest and Wildlife Control Services in Horry, Georgetown, &

Williamsburg Counties

Bid#: 2026-01

Date Issued: 2/13/2026

Contact: Janice Wideman, Finance Director

Phone: (843) 234-4100 ext. 227

Email: janice.wideman@weoc.org

INVITATION TO BID: Waccamaw EOC, Inc. is accepting bids for pest and wildlife control

services for Agency sites located in Horry, Georgetown, and Williamsburg Counties.

SUBMIT OFFER/RESPONSES BY: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 by 2:00pm

QUESTIONS: Questions concerning the Request for Bids will be accepted until five (5) days prior

to the specified time/date for receipt of bids, which is Feb. 25, 2026.

SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS IN WRITING TO: steve.rosetto@weoc.org.

Bid packets must be submitted in a sealed package.

Offeror’s name, bid item name, bid number must appear on exterior of the package.

SUBMIT YOUR SEALED BIDS TO EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES:

MAILING ADDRESS:

Waccamaw EOC, Inc.

Post Office Box 1467

Conway, South Carolina 29528-1467

Attention: Janice Wideman

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:

Waccamaw EOC, Inc.

1261 Highway 501, East, Suite B

Conway, South Carolina 29526

Attention: Janice Wideman

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IMPORTANT OFFEROR NOTES

1. The Bid Number and Title of the bid must be shown on the outside of the package.

2. Federal Express and UPS do not guarantee delivery to Waccamaw Economic

Opportunity Council, Inc. before 2:00 PM Eastern Time on Next day Service.

3. If this bid was downloaded from our website, you must register a contact name,

company name, fax number and/or e-mail with the Finance Director to ensure that your

name will be added to the contact list for future amendments and addenda.

This solicitation does not commit Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. to

award a contract, to pay any cost incurred in the preparation of a bid/proposal, or to

procure or contract for goods or services. It is the responsibility of each bidder to see that

Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. receives bids on, or before, date and

time specified for the receipt of bids. No bid will be accepted thereafter, Waccamaw

Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. assumes no responsibility for delivery of bids that

are mailed. Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. reserves the right to accept

or reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities and technicalities in the

bid/proposal process.

No plea of not being aware of conditions that exists or may hereafter exist regarding this

bid/proposal as a result of failure to make necessary investigations and examinations, will

be accepted as an excuse for any failure or omission on the part of the Contractor to

fulfill in every detail all the requirements of the contract documents and to complete the

work for the consideration set forth therein, or as any basis for any claim whatsoever.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS

Written sealed bids to provide Pest and Wildlife Control Services for our Head Start

Centers located in Horry, Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties in South Carolina will

be received in the Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. Administrative

Building, 1261 Highway 501 East, Suite B, Conway, South Carolina until the deadline

for receipt. Bids that are not in the Finance Director’s possession prior to time/date of

receipt of bids will be considered non responsive and will remain unopened. An official

authorized to bind the offer must sign all proposals submitted.

Three (3) photocopies and one (1) ORIGINAL of bids must be submitted in a sealed

envelope and clearly marked as follows:

OFFEROR’S NAME

BID ITEM NAME

BID NUMBER

ATTN: JANICE WIDEMAN

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No bidder may submit more than one bid. Multiple bids for different entities but

represented by the same firm will not be accepted. Bids offered directly from entities

shall indicate if a local dealer/representative will be involved.

WITHDRAWAL OF BID

No bidder/proposer may withdraw a proposal/bid after the date and hour set for the

receipt of bid.

Faxed or E-mailed bids will NOT be accepted by Waccamaw Economic Opportunity

Council, Inc.

Any deviations from the specifications or modification of this bid and any extra or

incidental work or reductions in work shall be set forth in writing and signed by both

parties prior to making such change. Any increase or decrease in the bid price resulting

from such change shall be included in writing.

The bidder shall list on a separate sheet of paper any variations from, or exceptions to, the

conditions and, the conditions and specifications of this bid. The sheet shall be labeled

“Exception(s)” to Bid Conditions and Specifications” and shall be attached to the bid.

Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. reserves the right to reject any or all

bids, waive any informality in bids and accept in whole or in part such bid or bids as may

be deemed in its best interest. Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. reserves

the right to reject any bid submitted, at sole option that the vendor may not meet the

service requirements of the bid.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

The contractor will take affirmative action in complying with all Federal and State

requirements concerning fair employment of the disabled, and concerning the treatment

of all employees, without regard or discrimination by reason of race, color, religion, sex,

national origin or disability.

Nothing herein is intended to exclude any responsible vendor, his product or service, in

any way restrain, or restrict competition. On the contrary, all responsible vendors are

encouraged to bid and their bids are solicited.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

Each bidder is required to submit three (3) references, which include name, address,

telephone number,

Bids will not be reviewed if they are late or not responsive, i.e., containing all requested

specifications, costs and other information, and submitted in the manner prescribed.

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Bids will be reviewed solely on the material they contain. No modifications, additions, or

substitutions to any bid will be accepted from bidders after the closing date and time.

Questions concerning the Request for Bids will be accepted until five (5) days prior to the

specified time/date for receipt of bids, which is Feb. 25, 2026. All questions shall be in

writing and submitted to Steve Rosetto at steve.rosetto@weoc.org or faxed to (843) 234-

4111.

In preparation for the bid, Contractors may visit sites to examine the property. The

contractor must give proper notification to each site before they are allowed on-site visit.

Small, minority, and women owned businesses are encouraged to submit bids with due

consideration given to all bidders.

Oral explanation and/or instructions given before the award of the contract shall not be

binding.

Each bid should include an anticipated date of delivery of goods and services, as well as

all applicable taxes, quantity or other discounts, insurance costs, shipping and handling

costs and other costs associated with the goods or services to be procured.

The offer, solicitation, or acceptance of gratuities or compensation intended to influence

the bidder selection process is expressly prohibited. Waccamaw Economic Opportunity

Council, Inc. reserves the right to disqualify, (with reason), a vendor from the qualified

bidders list.

ADJUSTMENT OF SERVICES

Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. reserves the right to adjust the

frequency of delivery of services or the number of locations as deemed necessary during

the term of the contract.

Contractor warrants to Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. that all work

performed because of this contract will be performed in a professional manner consistent

with industry standards.

Services provided shall be subject to inspection by Waccamaw Economic Opportunity

Council, Inc. The contractor shall correct all work not in accordance with the Contract

within twenty-four (24) hours after notification of the deficiency.

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Written consent from the Executive Director of Waccamaw Economic Opportunity

Council, Inc. shall be submitted should any changes be made after the purchase

order/contract has been awarded; otherwise, the responsibility for such changes shall be

with the bidder. VERBAL INFORMATION OBTAINED OTHERWISE WILL NOT

BE CONSIDERED IN AWARDING OF BIDS.

ADDENDUM TO BID: If it becomes necessary to revise any part of this bid, an

addendum will be provided in writing to all bidders. All addendums issued by

Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. must be acknowledged in writing by the

bidder. All addendums will be posted on the Agency’s website at www.weoc.org.

DEVIATIONS: Any deviations from the scope of work indicated herein must be

submitted in writing and clearly noted and explained in detail on a separate form and

attached and submitted to bids. Otherwise, it will be considered that items offered are in

strict compliance with these specifications and successful bidder shall be held responsible

thereto.

ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT

This contract may not be assigned in whole or part without the written consent of the

Executive Director.

Applicable Laws

This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the State of

South Carolina as well as local and federal laws.

WACCAMAW ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL, INC. RESERVES THE

RIGHT TO REJECT ALL BIDS OR ANY PART OF ANY BID, WAIVE

INFORMALITIES AND AWARD THE CONTRACT TO THE MOST RESPONSIVE

AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER TO BEST SERVE THE AGENCY.

Award of Bid

In determining the most responsive and responsible bidder, in addition to price, the

following will be considered:

(a) The ability, capacity, and skill of the contractor to perform the contract.

(b) Whether the contractor can perform the contract within the time specified, without

delay of interference.

contractor.

(d) The quality of performance on previous contracts.

(e) The previous and existing compliance by the contractor with laws and ordinances

relating to the contract.

(f) Delivery time.

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