Attachment B - Specifications - Pages 1-5.docx

RFx: 3000025224 Attachment B

PEST CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS:

Supply pest control service to all hospital buildings in strict Accordance with specifications outlined herein. Service shall Include all labor, materials and supplies necessary for the control and extermination of the following pests and nuisance animals including but not limited to: rats, mice, bats, fleas, bed bugs, roaches (all types), ants (all types), mites, gnats, wasps, hornets, flies, Silverfish, spiders, fleas, water bugs, and any other pest, airborne or otherwise.

Treatment used must be in compliance with the minimum requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency-Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences-Structural Pest Control Program.

Eastern LA Mental Health System will have the option to request an odorless or low odor chemical compliant with minimum requirements (Environmental Protection Agency-Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences-Structural Pest Control Program).

All contractors are to report to the assigned Eastern LA Mental Health System supervisor of their job, this case being Billy Bellau or his representative. Any and all dangerous materials, substances, and tools are to be identified before the contractor begins work. It is the responsibility of the contractor to secure and observe these items at all times. If any item is found unattended, it will be confiscated immediately and the contractor will report to the chief executive officer concerning the continuation or cancellation of the contract/purchase order.

A participating supplier will be required to have on hand or immediately available an adequate supply of pest control treatment materials to meet the agency's needs. The agency shall have the privilege of requesting special treatment as needed. There are many areas where roaches can sometimes become a serious problem. Spraying must be done as often as necessary to keep these areas under control. When this is accomplished, treatment will be required every thirty (30) days. Service shall be performed at the convenience of the agency. The contractor must be licensed with the Department of Agriculture. This contract may be terminated by the agency with thirty (30) days' advance notice in writing.

The buildings listed are those intended for use during the year. As needed, the Eastern Louisiana Mental Health Systems may increase or decrease locations for service, BASED UPON PATIENT POPULATION, AT NO ADDITIONAL COST.

EASTERN LA MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM - BUILDING LIST:

All kitchen areas are to be fogged no less than four (4) times per Year and more often if needed.

CENTER BUILDING

TELEPHONE OFFICE

EVANGELINE HOUSE

OAKCREST AND OAKCREST GUARD HOUSE

FIRE STATION

PARKER HOSPITAL

DOROTHEA DIX UNIT

CEDARVIEW

200 BUILDING/ PHARMACY

LAUNDRY #1

LAUNDRY #2

POWER HOUSE

MAGNOLIA HOUSE

CENTRAL O.T.

MAINTENANCE BUILDINGS (OFFICE, CARPENTER SHOP, HVAC SHOP, CRAFT SHOP,

MECHANIC SHOP, LOCKSMITH SHOP, PLUMBING SHOP, WELDING SHOP)

RECREATION HALL

CANTEEN

VEGETABLE ROOM

GREENHOUSE

WAREHOUSES

STOREROOM

PROTESTANT CHAPEL

FR. ROBERT O'NEILL RECREATION CENTER

GABRIEL HOUSE

LELIA JACKSON GROUP HOME

W.T. PRICE, SR. GROUP HOME

T.N. ARMISTEAD GROUP HOME

A NEW LIFE GROUP HOME

ITU BUILDING

ITU KITCHEN

CRU BUILDING

ITU/CRU GUARD BUILDING

EAST GATE GUARD HOUSE

FFF PATIENT ACTIVITY BUILDING

ALL RESIDENCES AND/OR APARTMENTS

STAFF RESIDENCE 104-A

STAFF RESIDENCE 104-B

STAFF RESIDENCE 106

STAFF RESIDENCE 107

STAFF RESIDENCE 110

STAFF RESIDENCE 111

STAFF RESIDENCE 112

STAFF RESIDENCE 113

STAFF RESIDENCE 114

STAFF RESIDENCE 119

STAFF RESIDENCE 120

STAFF RESIDENCE 121-A

STAFF RESIDENCE 121-B

STAFF RESIDENCE 121-C

STAFF RESIDENCE 122

STAFF RESIDENCE 123

STAFF RESIDENCE 124

STAFF RESIDENCE 145

STAFF RESIDENCE 146

STAFF RESIDENCE 149

STAFF RESIDENCE 150

STAFF RESIDENCE 151

STAFF RESIDENCE 152

STAFF RESIDENCE 153

STAFF RESIDENCE 156

STAFF RESIDENCE 157

STAFF RESIDENCE 159

STAFF RESIDENCE 160

STAFF RESIDENCE 161

STAFF RESIDENCE 162

STAFF RESIDENCE 163

STAFF RESIDENCE (TULANE APARTMENTS #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6)

FORENSIC DIVISION MAIN COMPOUND ON HIGHWAY 10 TO INCLUDE

ASSA ADMISSIONS

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM

MAINTENANCE/REHABILITATION SHOP

CARPENTRY SHOP

AUTOMOTIVE SHOP (REHAB)

PAINT SHOP (REHAB)

ASSA GUARD HOUSE

STAFF RESIDENCE #101

STAFF RESIDENCE #139

STAFF RESIDENCE #147

STAFF RESIDENCE #164

SCOPE OF WORK

This contract shall provide Pest Control for Eastern LA Mental Health System in strict accordance with the specifications and special conditions outlined herein.

This contract shall be effective for twelve months, beginning date of award and ending June 30, 2026.

This service shall include, but not be limited to: all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the positive control and extermination of all listed below:

Rats, mice, bats, fleas, roaches (all types), ants (all types), Mites, gnats, wasps, hornets, flies, silverfish, spiders, bed bugs, and any Other pest, airborne or otherwise.

FREQUENCY:

Routine treatment for the interior of the building to be conducted once every 30 days, or as needed with maintenance work orders, on or about the same day of the month. Treatment shall be arranged so as not to interrupt normal routines of departments. Treatment for each section shall be arranged with the (agency representative). All cafeteria, snack shops and break room areas are to be treated every two weeks. All buildings will be sprayed during normal working hours.

Every room in every building shall be thoroughly sprayed using a crack and crevice-type treatment. Should there be any critical or persistent problem or unforeseen emergency, such as infestation of Nuisance animals, such as bats, roaches, etc.) The contractor must respond within four (24) hours of being notified. Services shall be increased To whatever degree found necessary to bring the pest under control at no extra charge.

Treatment for the exterior of the building is to be accomplished as needed.

Before each respective treatment, the contractor shall make arrangements with the agency representative. After entering the building areas, service people must get permission from the agency representative to leave.

After each month's service, the contractor shall give a written report to (ELMHS) reporting unsanitary conditions.

The pesticides used shall be alternated at least every other Application and have a residual effect. All pest control work shall be performed in a safe manner and in accordance with the modern and effective scientific pest control procedures

All chemicals and treatments used must be in compliance with the minimum requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency- Federal Insecticide, fungicide and rodenticide act (FIFRA) and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences-Structural Pest Control Program.

Insecticides selected for use in treatment shall be labeled for that Use. The pesticides shall be applied at the rate recommended on the Label.

Prior to the start of the contract, the contractor shall furnish the SDS on all pesticides used to Eastern LA. Mental Health System.

A detailed plan of treatment is required prior to commencement of work.

Contractor must be licensed with the Department of Agriculture and should submit a copy of the business permit with an expiration date, along with the bid.

Contractor shall be solely responsible for his supplies and equipment, and the agency will not be liable for destruction or theft of the property of the vendor through vandalism or any other cause.

Contractor will be required to have on hand or immediately available to him an adequate supply of pest control treatment material to meet the agency's needs.

Service must be satisfactory and approved by the using agency. The personnel assigned by the contractor to perform services described within this contract shall be qualified to perform the assigned duties.

Contractor assumes responsibility for its personnel providing services described herein. Contractor agrees to keep confidential all information and materials that will come into possession or knowledge of.

This contract or the performance thereof, excepting only information as is already known to the public, and not to release, use, or disclose the same except with written permission of the agency.

This agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana.

Contractor grants the legislative auditor of the State of Louisiana and/or the Division of Administration the option of auditing all records of the contractor pertinent to this contract.

The contractor shall not assign any interest in this contract and shall not transfer the same.

The vendor should inspect the jobsite to verify measurements and/or the amount of supplies needed prior to bidding. If the vendor finds conditions that disagree with the physical layout as described in this bid, or other features of the specifications that appear to be in error, the same shall be noted on the proposal. Failure to do so will be interpreted that bid is as specified.

Vendor may contact Dylan Fury at 225-634-0202 to schedule inspection.

Vendor shall not subcontract the servicing of any building on the attached sheet without the written approval of Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System.