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1. What is the frequency of the pest control applications? i.e. monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly etc.

Monthly

2. Does this solicitation include rodent control?

Yes

3. Are bee, wasp and hornet control/nest removal included? Bedbugs?

Yes

4. What type of pesticide applications are expected? Interior/exterior perimeters, fumigation?

Interior buildings and exterior perimeter of buildings only. No fumigation.

5. How frequent are pest inspections required. Are wood destroying insect treatment/inspections required?

Pest inspections are required quarterly. No wood destroying insect treatments or inspections.

6. Does this solicitation just cover structural buildings and or the entire property(turf grass, sidewalks, parking lots etc?

Yes, only structural buildings, no turn grass, sidewalks, or parking lots included.

7. MD is a reciprocal state with regard to licensing, in that as long as you’re licensed in another state, you will be licensed in Maryland as well. The solicitation doesn’t address this. Can you clarify the licensing requirements?

The offeror shall contact the Maryland DNR and clarify this question. If the offeror meets all Maryland licensing requirements then they are qualified.

8. What was the previous awarded Solicitation Number, dated awarded and awarded value?

This is the first pest control contract for NIST

9. What is the expected totals man hours expected each month to provide the pest services to all areas outlined within the scope of service?

Recommended for 2 hours.

10. How many after-hours service request has then been in the past 12 months?

No history is available, this is NISTs first pest control contract.

11. Is there an onsite location that will provide "pest office" office space or desk?

No

12. Who is the current pest vendor?

NIST does not have a current contract.

13. Can you provide the square footage of areas of treatment coverage?

The total square footage for the buildings is located in the statement of work.