The Hudson River Park Trust (“Trust”) is pleased to invite you to respond to this Request for Quotes ("RFQ") for Parkwide Pest Inspection, Monitoring & Extermination Services. This is a Discretionary Procurement that is available only to MWBE certified firms that are experienced pest elimination service providers.

The Scope of Services and contractor qualifications are attached hereto and a map of Hudson River Park and its buildings is attached at the end of this RFQ. In addition to being a MWBE certified firm, the contractor must meet the following requirements: (i) has been in the professional Integrated Pest Management (“IPM”) business and handling industrial, commercial, and institutional accounts for at least three years immediately prior to responding to this RFQ and (ii) must maintain a current Pesticide Business Registration License from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).

The form of contract that accompanies this RFQ must also be reviewed by respondents. The Trust intends to award a contract that would commence April 1, 2023 for a three year and nine-month term, or through December 31, 2026 .

Respondents must complete the attached Respondent’s Information Form at Exhibit 1 and the Fee and Cost proposal at Exhibit 2.

The Trust’s selection will be based 60 percent on the fee schedule and 40 percent on the contractor’s experience and references.

Any questions related to this RFQ must be submitted in writing to Matt Post, Senior Director Horticulture and Maintenance, at mpost@hrpt.ny.gov

Responses must be emailed to Matt Post at mpost@hrpt.ny.gov no later than Tuesday March 10 ^th , 2023 at 3:00 pm.