AttachmentIII_RFP_25.302_IPM_Policy.pdf

The document is an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Policy for the City of Pleasanton, California, developed to guide pest control practices across city facilities and departments. The policy aims to minimize pesticide use, reduce water quality impacts, and implement environmentally responsible pest management techniques. Key goals include minimizing pesticide use to maintain compliance with the Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, reducing broad-spectrum pesticide applications that negatively impact water quality, and creating awareness among city staff about alternative pest management techniques.

The policy establishes strict guidelines for pesticide application, prioritizing non-chemical controls, biological controls, and less toxic chemical alternatives. Specific restrictions include avoiding acute toxicity Category I chemicals, organophosphate pesticides, and copper-based pesticides unless absolutely necessary. The city requires all departments and contractors to follow these IPM principles, with mandatory annual training for employees involved in pest management. Reporting requirements include submitting an Annual Pesticide Use Summary Report and an Annual Inventory Report by July 10th each year to the Operations Services Department, which will be part of the city's NPDES Stormwater Permit Annual Report to the Regional Water Quality Control Board.