MD Works waiver (no action needed).pdf

This is a waiver notification from Maryland Works, an employment program provider, addressed to Kyle O'Donnell, District Financial Officer for Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) District 2, regarding the QAPEST29SB contract for monthly pest control services at three SHA buildings in Queen Anne's County on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Maryland Works is declining to pursue this contract opportunity through its Employment Works Program at the present time but has indicated potential interest in bidding on the contract when it becomes available in future procurement cycles.

The pest control contract requires a self-certified small business with no subcontracting allowed. Bidders must hold a Maryland Agriculture Pesticide Applicator Commercial License, and all technicians working on SHA property must complete required training, be registered with the Maryland Department of Agriculture, and carry their registration card. The contract includes a monthly preventative maintenance and inspection service fee for all three locations combined and a flat fee for call-response treatment of infestations such as stinging insects in summer and mice in winter. Pricing must include all costs with no additional charges for mileage, service calls, labor hours, or junk fees. A separate line item covers materials at fair and reasonable pricing for traps and chemicals consumed. SHA prefers credit card payment after service delivery without fees; otherwise, invoices will be paid by check or ACH transfer with net 15-day payment terms. Service availability is limited to normal business hours of 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday.