PROPOSAL

DOCUMENTS FOR THE

BEAUMONT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

FOR

RFP No. 2026-27-02 Pest Control Services

Multiple Site

July 2, 2026 Kenneth Mueller

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PROJECT INFORMATION

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

PRE-BID CLARIFICATION FORM

CHECKLIST OF MANDATORY PROPOSAL FORMS

PROPOSAL FORM

REFERENCES

FORM

NON-COLLUSION DECLARATION

AGREEMENT FORM

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

FREE CAMPUS POLICY

INSURANCE DOCUMENTS & ENDORSEMENTS

VENDOR CERTIFICATION REGARDING BACKGROUND CHECKS

GENERAL CONDITIONS

ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS

ARTICLE 2 STATUS OF VENDOR

QUESTIONNAIRE

ARTICLE 3 VENDOR'S SUPERVISION

ARTICLE 4 SUBCONTRACTORS

16QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT

VENDOR'S CERTIFICATE REGARDING WORKERS' COMPENSATION

VENDOR'S CERTIFICATE REGARDING

VENDOR'S CERTIFICATE REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE AND TOBACCO

ARTICLE 5 TERMINATE CONTRACT

ARTICLE 6 TERMINATION BY THE DISTRICT FOR CAUSE

ARTICLE 7 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT BY DISTRICT (VENDOR

NOT AT FAULT)

ARTICLE 8 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

ARTICLE 9 PREFERENCE FOR MATERIALS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

ARTICLE 10 MATERIALS AND WORK

ARTICLE 11 OBTAINING OF PERMITS, LICENSES AND EASEMENTS

ARTICLE 12 DUTY TO PROVIDE FIT WORKERS

ARTICLE 13 WAGE RATES, TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE

ARTICLE 14 PAYROLL RECORDS

ARTICLE 15 WITHHOLDING OF CONTRACT PAYMENTS & PENALTIES

ARTICLE 16 APPRENTICES

ARTICLE 17 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY

ARTICLE 18 PRICING AND PAYMENTS TO VENDOR

ARTICLE 19 ADJUSTMENTS TO CONTRACT PRICE

ARTICLE 20 EXCISE TAXES

DISTRICT'S RIGHT TO

PROJECT INFORMATION

BEAUMONT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Scope of Work: Seeking pest control services from qualified pest management firms with experience performing pest control operations in school or large commercial settings. The selected bidder will be responsible for assisting the district in creating and managing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. This includes inspections, development of the pest management plan, establishing action level thresholds, and applying baits or traps as needed based on the agreed-upon work plan provided by the proposer. The bidder will also be expected to maintain regular communication with the district regarding pest activity and make modifications to the pest management plan as necessary.

Certification Required: California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB)

Initial Contract Term: August 12, 2026 through June 30, 2027

Pre-Bid Conference:

Date: July 16, 2026

Time: 10:00 am

Location:

Request for Information Deadline: July 17, 2026

Bid Submission Deadline and Location: July 23, 2026 / District Office 350 W. Brookside Ave., Beaumont, CA 92223 before 2:00pm

Bid must be labeled as Bid No: RFP No. 2026-27-02 Pest Control Services

District Office 350 W. Brookside Ave., Beaumont, CA 92223 before 2:00pm

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

BEAUMONT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Beaumont Unified School District, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter 2:00 pm on the 23rd day of July, 2026 bids for the following:

RFP No. 2026-27-02 Pest Control Services

All bids shall be made and presented only on the forms presented by the District. Beaumont Unified School District at Beaumont, California and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above state time and place and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above state time and place. Any bids received after the time specified above or after any extensions due to material changes shall be returned unopened.

The Contract Term begins after Board approval and 5 days after Notice to Proceed is issued.

The following criteria, listed in no order of importance, will be used to select the firm for the above-described work:

Total Price - 30% Qualifications/References 25% Responsiveness to the Bid completeness, and quality of the response - 25% Exceptions to the agreement 20%

The District reserves the right to select the firm(s) whose qualifications, in the sole judgment, best meet the needs of the District.

Miscellaneous Information

Bids shall be received in the place identified above, and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above-stated time and place.

The bid documents are available at .

Bidder can find the bid documents under the Purchasing department page in the link above.

There will be a Pre-Bid Conference on July 16, 2026, 10:00AM at 350 W. Brookside Ave., Beaumont, CA 92223.

Each bidder shall be a licensed Vendor pursuant to the California Business and Professions Code, and be licensed to perform the work called for in the Contract Documents. The successful bidder must possess a valid and active California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB) certifications at the time of bid and throughout the duration of this Contract.

Each bid must strictly conform with and be responsive to the Contract Documents as defined in the General Conditions.

The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding.

referred to as "District", will receive prior to _______________ _

District's https://www.beaumontusd.us/

Each bidder shall submit with its bid, on the form furnished with the Contract Documents, a list of the designated subcontractors on this Project as required by the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act, California Public Contract Code section 4100 et seq.

In accordance with California Public Contract Code section 22300, the District will permit the substitution of securities for any moneys withheld by the District to ensure performance under the Contract.

At the request and expense of the Vendor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with the District, or with a state or federally chartered bank as the escrow agent, who shall then pay such moneys to the Vendor. Upon satisfactory completion of the Contract, the securities shall be returned to the Vendor.

The Vendor and all Subcontractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 of the Labor Code. The District has obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work in the locality in which this work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Contract. These per diem rates, including holiday and overtime work, as well as employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, and similar purposes, are on file at the District, and are also available from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. Pursuant to California Labor Code section 1720 et seq., it shall be mandatory upon the Vendor to whom the Contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor under such Vendor, to pay not less than the said specifiedrates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the Contract.

The Vendor and all subcontractors shall furnish certified payroll records as required pursuant Labor Code section 1776 directly to the Labor Commissioner in accordance with Labor Code section 1771.4 on at least on a monthly basis (or more frequently if required by the District or the Labor Commissioner) and in a format prescribed by the Labor Commissioner. Monitoring and enforcement of the prevailing wage laws and related requirements will be performed by the Labor Commissioner/ Department of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE.)

No bidder may withdraw any bid for a period of ninety(90) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids.

Any request for substitutions pursuant to Public Contract Code section 3400 must be made at the time of Bid on the Substitution Request Form set forth in the Contract Documents and included with the bid.

No telephones will be available to bidders on the District premises at any time.

The District reserves the right to investigate the qualifications of all firms under consideration and to confirm the information furnished by vendors. Furthermore; the District reserves the right to require other evidence of managerial, financial or technical capabilities that are considered necessary for the successful performance of the services required.

It is each sole responsibility to ensure its bid is timely delivered and received at the location designated as specified above. The District shall not be responsible for any delivery issues including, but not limited to, mis-directed mail, mailing delays, etc. Any bid received at the designated location after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids shall be returned to the bidder unopened.

bidder's

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. Preparation of Bid Form. Proposals under these specifications shall be submitted on the blank forms furnished herewith at the time and place stated in the Notice Inviting Bids. All blanks in the bid form must be appropriately filled in, and all proposed prices must be stated clearly and legibly in both words and numerals. All bids must be signed by the bidder in permanent ink and submitted in sealed envelopes, bearing and the name of the Project for which the bid is submitted. The District reserves the right to reject any bid timely delivered and received at the location designated as specified above. Any bid received at the designated location after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids shall be returned to the bidder unopened.

2. Bid Security. Each bid must be accompanied by

(1) cash

Procedure section 995.120, made payable to the District, in the form set forth in the Contract Documents.

ch bidder, and will provide the required Performance and Payment Bonds, insurance certificates and any other required documents. In the event that a bidder is awarded the Contract and such bidder fails to enter into said Contract or provide the surety bond or bonds within five (5) business days after award of theContract to bidder, said security will be forfeited.

3. Signature Certificate, the Agreement, and all Guarantees must be signed in permanent ink in the name of the bidder and must bear the signature in longhand of the person or persons duly authorized to sign thebid.

If bidder is a corporation, the legal name of the corporation shall first be set forth, together with two signatures: one from the President and one from the Secretary or Assistant Secretary. Alternatively, the signature of other authorized officers or agents may be affixed, if a certified copy of the resolution of the corporate board of directors authorizing them to do so is provided to the District. Such documents shall include the title of such signatories below the signature and shall bear the corporate seal.

If bidder is a partnership, the true name of the firm shall first be set forth, together with the names of all persons comprising the partnership or co-partnership. The bid must be signed by all partners comprising the partnership unless proof in the form of a certified copy of a statement of partnership acknowledging the signer to be a general partner is presented to the District, in which case the general partner may sign.

Bids submitted as joint ventures must so state and be signed by each joint venturer.

Bids submitted by individuals must be signed by the bidder unless an up-to-date power of attorney is on file in the District office, in which case, said person may sign for the individual.

The above rules also apply in the case of the use of a fictitious firm name. In addition, however, where a fictitious name is used, it must be so indicated in the signature.

4. Modifications. Changes in or additions to the bid form, recapitulations of the work bid upon, alternative proposals, or any other modification of the bid form which is not specifically called for in the on the outside, the bidder's name, address, telephone number, and California Contractor's License number, if all of the above information is not furnished. It is each bidder's sole responsibility to ensure its bid is one of the following forms of bidder's security:

; (2) a cashier's check made payable to the District; (3) a certified check made payable to the

District; or ( 4) a bidder's bond executed by a California admitted surety as defined in Code of Civil

Such bidder's security must be in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the maximum amount of such bidder's bid as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into the Contract, if the same is awarded to su

____ . The bid form, all bonds, all designations of subcontractors, the Contractor's

Contract Documents may result in the Inviting Bids. No oral or telephonic modification of any bid submitted will be considered.

5. Erasures, Inconsistent or Illegible Bids. The bid submitted must not contain any erasures, interlineations, or other corrections unless each such correction creates no inconsistency and is suitably authenticated by affixing in the margin immediately opposite the correction the signature or signatures of the person or persons signing the bid. In the event of inconsistency between words and figures in the bid price, words shall control figures. In the event that the District determines that any bid is unintelligible, inconsistent, or ambiguous, the District may reject such bid as being non-responsive.

6. Examination of Site and Contract Documents. Each bidder shall visit the site of the proposed work and become fully acquainted with the conditions relating to the construction and labor so that the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending the execution of the work under the Contract are fully understood.

Bidders shall thoroughly examine and be familiar with the drawings and specifications and all others documents and requirements that are attached to and/or contained in the Project Manual or other documents issued to bidders. The failure or omission of any bidder to receive or examine any Contract Documents, form, instrument, addendum, or other document or to visit the site and become acquainted with conditions there existing shall not relieve any bidder from obligations with respect to the bid or to the Contract. The submission of a bid shall be taken as prima facie evidence of compliance with this Section. Bidders shall not, at any time after submission of the bid, dispute, complain, or assert that there were any misunderstandings with regard to the nature or amount of work to be done.

7. Withdrawal of Bids. Any bid may be withdrawn, either personally or by written request, at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. The bid security for bids withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids, in accordance with this paragraph, shall be returned upon request.

No bidder may withdraw any bid for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids.

8. Agreements, Insurance and Bonds. The Agreement Form which the successful bidder, as Vendor, will be required to execute, and the forms and amounts of insurance endorsements which Vendor will be required to be furnished at the time of execution of the Agreement, are included in the bid documents and should be carefully examined by the bidder.

9. Interpretation of Plans and Documents/Pre-Bid Clarification. If any prospective bidder is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the Contract Documents, or finds discrepancies in, or omissions, a written request for an interpretation or correction thereof may be submitted to the District. The bidder submitting the request shall be responsible for its prompt delivery. Any interpretation or correction of the Contract Documents will only be made by Addendum duly issued, and a copy of such Addendum will be made available for each Vendor receiving a set of the Contract Documents. No person is authorized to make any oral interpretation of any provision in the Contract Documents, nor shall any oral interpretation be binding on the District. If discrepancies on plans, specifications or elsewhere in the Contract Documents are not covered by addenda, bidder shall include in their bid methods of construction and materials for the higher quality and complete assembly. Each request for clarification shall be submitted in writing, via email, to only the following persons:

TO: Director of CNS Marta Shand mshand@beaumontusd.k12.ca.us and Director of MOT Kenneth Mueller kemueller@beaumontusd.k12.ca.us

CC: Destiny Wright, Purchasing/Contracts Technician dwright@beaumontusd.k12.ca.us contracts@beaumontusd.k12.ca.us

Each transmitted request shall contain the name of the person and/or firm filing the request, address, telephone, and email address, Specifications and/or Drawing number. Pre-bid clarification request shall be

District's rejection of the bid as not being responsive to the Notice filed a minimum of six (6) days prior to bid opening. Requests received less than six (6) days before bid opening shall not be considered or responded to. A written response to timely pre-bid clarifications requests which materially affects the bidders price will be made by Addendum issued by the Beaumont Unified School District not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to bid opening.

SUBMITTAL OF A BID WITHOUT A REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATIONS SHALL BE

INCONTROVERTIBLE EVIDENCE THAT THE BIDDER HAS DETERMINED THAT THE BID

DOCUMENTS ARE ACCEPTABLE AND SUFFICIENT FOR BIDDING AND COMPLETING THE

WORK; THAT BIDDER IS CAPABLE OF READING, FOLLOWING AND COMPLETING THE

WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BID DOCUMENTS; AND THAT BIDDER AGREES THAT

10. Bidders Interested in More Than One Bid. No person, firm, or corporation shall be allowed to make, or file, or be interested in more than one prime bid for the same work unless alternate bids are specifically called for. A person, firm, or corporation that has submitted a proposal to a bidder, or that has quoted prices of materials to a bidder, is not thereby disqualified from submitting a proposal or quoting prices to other bidders or making a prime proposal.

11. Award of Contract. The following criteria, listed in no order of importance, will be used to select the firm for the above-described work:

Total Price - 30% Qualifications/References - 25% Responsiveness to the Bid completeness, and quality of the response - 25% Exceptions to the agreement 20%

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judgment, best meet the needs of the District. Each bid must conform and be responsive to the Contract Documents as defined in the General Conditions.

13. Bid Protest Procedure. Any bidder may file a bid protest. The protest shall be filed in writing with sing not more than five (5) business days after the date of the bid opening. An e-mail address shall be provided and by filing the protest, protesting bidder consents to receipt of e-mail notices for purposes of the protest and protest related questions and protest appeal, if applicable. The protest shall specify the reasons and facts upon which the protest is based. Bid protest must meet the following requirements:

The protest must contain a complete statement of all bases for the protest.

The protest must refer to the specific portions of all documents that form the basis for the protest.

The protest must include the name, address, email, and telephone number of the person representing the protesting party.

The party filing the protest must concurrently transmit a copy of the protest and any attached documentation to all other parties with a direct financial interest that may be adversely affected by the outcome of the protest. Such parties shall include all other bidders or proposers who appear to have a reasonable prospect of receiving an award depending upon the outcome of theprotest.

14. The party filing the protest must concurrently transmit a copy of the protest and any attached documentation to all other parties with a direct financial interest that may be adversely affected by the outcome of the protest. Such parties shall include all other bidders or proposers who appear to have a reasonable prospect of receiving an award depending upon the outcome of the protest.

a. Resolution of Bid Controversy: Once the bid protest is received, the apparent lowest responsible bidder will be notified of the protest and the evidence presented. If appropriate, the apparent

THE WORK CAN AND WILL BE COMPLETED ACCORDING TO THE DISTRICT'S TIMELINES.

The District reserves the right to select the firm(s) whose qualifications, in the District's sole the District's Director of Fiscal and Purcha low bidder will be given an opportunity to rebut the evidence and present evidence that the apparent low bidder should be allowed to perform the work. If deemed appropriate by the District, an informal hearing will be held. District will issue a written decision within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt of the protest, unless factors beyond the Distri protest will be copied to all parties involved in the protest.

b. Appeal: If the protesting bidder or the apparent low bidder is not satisfied with the decision, the matter may be appealed to the Chief Business Official, or his or her designee, within three (3) business and sent via overnight registered mail with all accompanying information relied upon for the appeal and an e-mail address from which questions and responses may be provided to:

Beaumont Unified School District 350 W. Brookside Avenue Beaumont, CA 92223

c. Appeal Review: The Chief Business Official or his or her designee shall review the decision on the bid protest from the Director of Fiscal and Purchasing and issue a written response to the appeal, or if appropriate, appoint a Hearing Office to conduct a hearing and issue a written decision. The written decision of the Chief Business Official or the Hearing Officer shall be rendered within fifteen (15) calendar days and shall state the basis for the decision. The decision concerning the appeal will be final and not subject to any further Appeals.

d. Reservation of Rights to Proceed with Project Pending Appeal. The District reserves the right to proceed to award the Contract for the Project and commence construction pending an Appeal. If there is State Funding or a critical completion deadline, the District may choose to shorten the time limits set forth in this Section due to the urgency of proceeding with work if written notice is provided to the protesting party. E-mailed notice with a written confirmation sent by First Class Mail shall be sufficient to constitute written notice. If there is no written response to a written notice shortening time, the District may proceed with the award.

e. Finality. Failure to comply with this Bid Protest Procedure shall constitute a waiver of the right to protest and shall constitute a failure to exhaust the protesting administrative remedies.

15. Alternates. If alternate bids are called for, the Contract may be awarded at the election of the Governing Board to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder using the method and procedures outlined in the Notice Inviting Bids and as specified in the Section entitled Alternate/Deductive Bid Alternates.

a. Subcontractor Listing for Alternates. If alternate bids are called for and the bidder intends to use different or additional subcontractors, a separate list of subcontractors must be submitted for each such alternate.

16. Evidence of Responsibility. Upon the request of the District, a bidder whose bid is under consideration for the award of the Contract shall submit promptly to the District satisfactory constructionexperience, completion ability, workload, organization available for the performance of the Contract, and otherfactors pertinent to a Project of the scope and complexity involved.

17. . In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code section 3700, the successful bidder as the Vendor shall secure payment of compensation to all employees. The Vendor shall sign and file with am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code, which requires every employer to be insured ke self-insurance in accordance with the provisions ct's reasonable control prevent such resolution. The decision on the bid days after receipt of the District's written decision on the bid protest. The appeal must be in writing bidder's evidence showing the bidder's financial resources, surety and msurance claims experience, Workers' Compensation the District the following certificate prior to performing the work under this contract: "I against liability for workers' compensation or to underta of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this The form of such certificate is included as a part of the Bid Documents.

18. ense. To perform the work required by this notice, the Vendor must possess the throughout the duration of the Contract. If, at the time of bid, bidder is not licensed to perform the Project in accordance with Division 3, Chapter 9, of the Business and Professions Code for the State of California and the Notice to Vendors calling for bids, such bid will not be considered and the Vendor will forfeit its bid security to the District.

19. Anti-Discrimination. It is the policy of the District that in connection with all work performed under contracts, there be no discrimination against any prospective or active employee engaged in the work because of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religious creed, sex, age, or marital status. The Vendor agrees to comply with applicable federal and California laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, beginning with Government Code section 12900 and Labor Code section 1735. In addition, the Vendor agrees to require like compliance by any subcontractors employed on the work by such Vendor.

20. Preference for Materials and Substitutions.

a. One Product Specified. Unless the Plans and Specifications state that no Substitution is permitted, whenever the Contract Documents indicate any specific article, device, equipment, product, material, fixture, patented process, form, method, construction, or any specific name, make, trade name, or cat incorporated.

b. Request for Substitution. Bidder may, unless otherwise stated, offer any material, process, article, etc., which is materially equal or better in every respect to that so indicated or specified

Substitution for a Specified Item, such bidder must make a request in writing on the Substitution

c. Request Form bid. The Request Form must be accompanied by evidence as to whether the proposed substitution:

1) Is equal in quality, service, and ability to the Specified Item as demonstrated by a side by side comparison of key characteristics and performance criteria (CSI comparison chart);

2) Will entail no changes in detail, construction and scheduling of related work;

3) Will be acceptable in consideration of the required design and artistic effect;

4) Will provide no cost disadvantage to the District;

5) Will require no excessive or more expensive maintenance, including adequacy and availability of replacement parts; and

6) Will require no change in the Contract Time.

In completing the Request Form, bidder must state with respect to each requested substitution whether bidder will agree to provide the Specified Item in the event that the District denies n the event that bidder does not agree in the Request Form to provide the Specified Item and the District denies the requested Substitution, the bid shall be considered non-responsive and the District may award the Contract to the next lowest bidder or in its sole discretion, release all bidders. In the event that bidder has agreed in the Request Form to provide the contract."

Vendor's Lie contractor's license as specified in the Notice Inviting Bids, and the Contractor must maintain the license alog number, with or without the words, "or equal," such specification shall be read as if the language "or equal" is

("Specified Item") and will completely accomplish the purpose of the Contract Document. If bidder desires to offer a

District's

_____ ("Request Form") and submit the completed Request Form with the bidder's bidder's request for substitution of a Specified Item. I bidder's

Specified Item and the District denies bidder's requested substitution for a Specified Item, bidder shall execute the Agreement and provide the Specified Item without any additional cost or charge to the District, and if bidder fails to execute the Agreement with the Specified Item(s), bid bond will be forfeited.

After the bids are opened, the apparent lowest bidder shall provide, within five (5) business days of opening such bids, any and all plans, specification, samples, performance data, calculations, and other information as may be required to assist the Architect and the District in determining whether the proposed substitution is acceptable. The burden of establishing these facts shall be upon thebidder.

Items will be granted. The District shall have sole discretion in deciding as to whether a proposed request for Substitution is equal to or better than a Specified Item. Any request for Substitution which is granted by the District shall be documented and processed through a Change Order/ Construction Change Document. The District may condition its approval of any Substitution upon delivery to the District of an extended warranty or other assurances of adequate performance of the Substitution. Any and all risks of delay due to DSA, or any other governmental agency having jurisdiction shall be on the bidder.

21. Disqualification of Bidders and Proposals. More than one proposal for the same work from any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or association under the same or different names will not be accepted; and reasonable grounds for believing that any bidder is interested in more than one proposal for the work will be cause for rejecting all proposals in which such bidder is interested and the bidder will forfeit their bid security to the District.

22. Unbalanced or Altered Bids. Proposals in which the prices are obviously unbalanced, and those which are incomplete or show any alteration of form, or contain any additions or conditional or alternate bids that are not called for or otherwise permitted, may be rejected. A proposal on which the signature of costs or other information submitted by a bidder may result in an unbalanced bid, the District may deem such bid non-responsive. A bid may be determined by the District to be unbalanced if the bid is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated in relation to cost for other work, and if there is a reasonable doubt that the bid will result in the lowest overall cost to the District even though it may be the low evaluated bid, or if it is so unbalanced as to be tantamount to allowing an advanced payment.

23. Employment of Apprentices. The Vendor and all Subcontractors shall comply with the provisions of California Labor Code including, but not limited to Sections 1777.5, 1777.6, and 1777.7 concerning the employment of apprentices. The Vendor and all Subcontractors shall comply with the requirements of said Sections, including applicable portions of all subsequent amendments in the employment of apprentices;

however, the Vendor shall have full responsibility for compliance with said Labor Code Sections, for all apprenticeable occupations, regardless of any other contractual or employment relationships alleged to exist.

24. Non-Collusion Declaration. Public Contract Code section 7106 requires bidders to submit declaration of non-collusion with their bids. This form is included with the bid documents and must be signed and dated by the bidder under penalty of perjury.

25. Wage Rates, Travel and Subsistence.

a. The Vendor and all Subcontractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 of the Labor Code. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1770 et seq., the District has obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work in the locality in which this work is to be bidder's

After the District's receipt of such evidence by bidder, the District will make its final decision as to whether the bidder's request for Substitution for any Specified the bidder has been omitted may be rejected. If, in the District's sole discretion, it determines any pricing, performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the contract. Copies are available from the District to any interested party on request and are also available from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. The Vendor shall obtain copies of the above-referenced prevailing wage sheets and post a copy of such wage rates at appropriate, conspicuous, weatherproof points at the Site.

b. Any worker employed to perform work on the Project and such work is not covered by any classification listed in the published general prevailing wage rate determinations or per diem wages determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, shall be paid not less than the minimum rate of wages specified therein for the classification which most nearly corresponds to the employment of such person in such classification.

c. Holiday and overtime work, when permitted by law, shall be paid for at the rate set forth in the prevailing wage rate determinations issued by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations or at least one and one-half (1½) times the specified basic rate of per diem wages, plus employer payments, unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents or authorized by law.

d. These per diem rates, including holiday and overtime work, and employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, and similar purposes, are on file at the administrative office of the District, located as noted above and are also available from the Director of the Department of Industrial paid for each classification. It shall be mandatory upon the Vendor to whom the Contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor under such Vendor, to pay not less than the said specified rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the Contract.

26. No Telephone Availability. No telephones will be available to bidders on the District premises at any time.

27. Bidding Documents. Bidder shall utilize a complete set of Bid Documents in preparing a bid. The failure or omission of bidder to receive any Bidding Document, form, instrument, Addendum, or other document shall not relieve bidder from any obligations with respect to the bid and/or Contract.

28. Addenda. Clarification or any other notice of a change in the Bidding Documents will be issued only by the District and only in the form of a written Addendum, transmitted by e-mail or available for pick up to all who are known by the issuing office to have received a complete set of Bidding Documents. Any other purported Addenda are void and unenforceable.

Bidder is responsible for ascertaining the disposition of all Addenda issued regardless of District notification and to acknowledge all Addenda in the submitted sealed bid prior to the bid opening. Copies of Addenda will be made available for inspection wherever Bidding Documents are on file for inspection.

Each Addendum will be numbered, dated, and identified with the Bid Number. Oral statements or any instructions in any form, other than Addendum as described above, shall be void and unenforceable.

Addenda issued by the District and not noted as being acknowledged by bidder as required in the Bid Form, may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.

29. Debarment. Bidder may also be subject to debarment, in addition to seeking remedies for False Claims under Government Code section 12650 et seq. and Penal Code section 72, the District may debar a Vendor if the Board, or the Board may designate a hearing officer who, in their discretion, finds the Vendor has done any of the following:

a. Intentionally or with reckless disregard, violated any term of a contract with theDistrict

Relations. It is the Vendor's responsibility to ensure the appropriate prevailing rates of per diem wages are

b. Committed an act or omission which reflects on the quality, fitness or capacity to perform work for the District;

c. Committed an act or offense which indicates a lack of business integrity or business honesty; or

d. Made or submitted a false claim against the District or any other public entity (See Government Code section 12650, et seq., and Penal Code section 72)

Vendor's

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT

Beaumont Unified School District is comprised of 15 school sites serving over 12,000 students.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

General

The District is seeking qualified pest management firms with experience performing pest control operations in school or large commercial settings. The selected respondent will be responsible for assisting the District in creating and managing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. This includes inspections, development of the pest management plan, establishing action level thresholds, and applying baits or traps as needed based on the agreed-upon work plan provided by the respondent. The respondent will also be expected to maintain regular communication with the District regarding pest activity and make modifications to the pest management plan as necessary.

Scope of Work and Requirements

The Successful Bidder shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform all aspects of this contract, including surveillance, monitoring, trapping, pesticide application, and pest removal. Services shall include:

Section 1: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Services at all District Sites

1. Integrated Pest Management (IPM): IPM programs utilize current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interactions with the environment. This information, combined with available pest control methods, is used to manage pest damage in the most economical way and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment. IPM programs incorporate all appropriate pest management options, including, but not limited to, the judicious use of pesticides. Pests that may be present on school sites are managed to prevent interference with the students' learning environment. The Bidder shall use accepted industry-standard principles and IPM practices, and assist the District with control strategies, including but not limited to:

1. Structural and procedural modifications to reduce food, water, harborage, and access used by pests.

2. Use of pesticide compounds, formulations, and application methods that present the lowest potential hazard to humans and the environment.

3. Use of non-pesticide technologies such as trapping and monitoring devices whenever possible.

4. Suppression, control, or eradication of pests, including but not limited to:

Gophers, squirrels, moles, voles, and all other related species.

Insects, including arachnids and arthropods specifically all species of cockroaches, spiders, beetles, crickets, and bed bugs.

All species of ants, earwigs, sow bugs, and other related insects.

Nests of stinging insects.

Crickets and other hopper species.

Fleas, mites, lice, and all species of biting insects.

Termites subterranean, above-ground, interior, or exterior of structures.

All species of bees, wasps, hornets, and other related stinging insects that are hiving, nesting, or posing a risk to students, staff, or the public.

Moths and other flying insects.

Weevils and other food pests.

Mice, rats, and other rodent species.

Birds and other flying species.

Mosquitoes and related species.

Any other incidental pest populations not mentioned above.

5. In addition, the Bidder must be licensed in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and county laws to provide animal trapping services for the following vertebrates, including but not limited to: Skunks

Snakes Opossums Raccoons Any other incidental vertebrate pest populations not mentioned above

6. The Bidder shall be responsible for the removal, transport, or euthanasian of the vertebrates in full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and county laws, ordinances, regulations, and environmental best practices.

7. The use of chemicals, including but not limited to pesticides and rodenticides, shall be applied judiciously to minimize exposure and prevent risk to students, teachers, and staff.

Section 2: Objectives and Purpose

1. Pest control services are to be rendered covering the actual performance of insect and rodent control work at each of the sites designated by Beaumont Unified School District in accordance with the following Specifications: 1. Initial building and site inspection. Notate any deficiencies, including recommendations for habitat modification, exclusion, sanitation, or other non-treatment methods for controlling pests.

2. Non-chemical control measures are used when it is deemed that the use of non-chemical applications will effectively accomplish the objectives set forth in this specification in a time- and cost-efficient manner as compared to chemical applications.

3. IPM Plan for each location must be appropriate to the building, site, and local ecosystems (including action thresholds).

4. Respondent will review the draft IPM Plan with District staff for concurrence on the plan. Once the draft is approved by the District, the Respondent will finalize the IPM Plan and implement it within thirty (60) days of approval.

5. The treatment method shall be consistent with the IPM plan and action level thresholds, performed at the time of service insofar as possible, and shall be at no additional cost to the district.

6. A centralized logbook created and kept at Maintenance and Operations with SDS of all applicable chemicals which may be used during the IPM process.

7. A walk-through inspection of workrooms, mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, dining areas, classrooms, corridors, hallways, office areas, recreation rooms, storage rooms, restrooms, boiler rooms, and building exteriors.

8. Based on the Monthly inspection results, apply necessary pest control means by placing bait stations, sticky traps, and recommendations for necessary facility alterations or repairs.

9. Monitor the pest control methods and track them by records in a logbook placed at thesite.

10. Provide a monthly sanitation report that directs the district of areas needing attention on-site.

11. Qualified and licensed personnel will do all inspections, treatments, and monitoring.

12. Should monitoring and inspection reveal a need to apply a pesticide, a "Notice of Intent for Pesticide Application" will be submitted to the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) department for consideration.

This notice will indicate the specific area to be treated, pest(s) to be controlled, and approve or not approve an application based on available information.

13. Should it be necessary to apply products for pest control, all applications will be done when students are not present, after all school activities have ended, or during the weekend.

14. Should it be deemed necessary to apply a pesticide, a Maintenance and Operations Supervisor/Director of BUSD MUST approve all applications prior to the time of treatment.

15. Bidder is responsible to print and post all mandatory application notices at District sites.

16. Dead Animal/Carcass removal Bidder will investigate, remove and dispose of any dead animal carcass, including but not limited to in, under or around buildings, attics, sheds, storage containers, etc., as requested within 4 hours of initial notification.

Section 3: Insects, Arachnids, and Rodents

1. The Bidder shall use non-pesticide methods of control wherever possible. For example:

o Portable vacuum cleaners rather than pesticide sprays shall be the standard method for initial cleanouts of cockroach infestations and the control of spiders and other miscellaneous pests.

o Trapping devices, such as light traps, shall be the standard method for indoor fly control. The Bidder will make recommendations to the District IPM Coordinator regarding such traps. New lights, repairs and replacements would be handled by the district. Where pesticides are used, the Bidder shall use reduced-risk materials and methods of application.

2. Monitoring: Monitoring devices (sticky traps, light traps, etc.) shall be used to guide decisions on appropriate pest control measures and subsequently to evaluate the effectiveness of these measures. Sticky traps must be marked with the date they are placed and name of the employee who placed them. The district currently has 26 fly lights located in the kitchens. The replacement of the sticky traps and light bulbs will be included in the kitchen services.

3. Insecticide bait formulations: Nonvolatile bait formulations, such as gel baits and containerized bait stations, shall be the first choice for cockroach and ant control. If possible, baits shall be applied or placed in areas that cannot be accessed by children or building occupants.

4. Annual (July or per IPM Coordinators direction) Application of insecticides to cracks and crevices: As a rule, the Bidder shall apply liquid/dry insecticide formulations as "crack and crevice" treatments only, defined in this contract as treatments in which the formulated insecticide is applied to hidden or protected areas that are used as harborage sites by pests.

5. Annual (July or per IPM Coordinators direction) Application of insecticides to exposed surfaces:

Application of insecticides to exposed surfaces shall be restricted to exceptional circumstances where no alternative effective measures are practical. The Bidder shall obtain approval of District IPM Coordinator prior to any application of insecticide to an exposed surface or use of any space spraytreatment.

6. Control of cockroaches, ants, mice and rats when they are involved within or affecting structural integrity of district buildings or the health and safety of the people occupying them.

7. Trapping devices, rather than pesticide sprays, shall be used for fly management wherever appropriate.

Depending on site location, fly abatement procedures may also be required to ensure the health and well-being of the site's occupants.

8. The action threshold for cockroaches, spiders, or ants in school buildings is based on the level of activity that can be tolerated. When pest activity exceeds this threshold, the designated pest control company must implement appropriate treatment measures within twenty-four (24) hours, using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methods in compliance with the Healthy Schools Act.

9. Indoor Trapping and Management: Rodent management inside occupied buildings shall be accomplished with trapping devices only. The Bidder shall be responsible for checking and disposing of all trapped rodents in a timely manner and in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal requirements.

10. Control of rodents (rats and mice) is very important. Attention and treatment are to be given to building interiors and exteriors for the control of these pests as they affect the structure itself and/or the health and safety of people.

11. Rodent exclusion or proofing services is to be considered separate from thisbid/contract.

12. The action threshold for rodents in school buildings is based on the level of activity that can be tolerated.

Once mice or rats have been identified as present, measures must be taken immediately to eradicate or exclude them in coordination with the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor. When pest activity exceeds this threshold, the designated pest control company must implement appropriate treatment measures within twenty-four (24) hours, using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methods in compliance with the Healthy Schools Act.

13. The use of chemicals, including but not limited to pesticides and rodenticides, is applied judiciously to minimize exposure and prevent risk to students, teachers, and staff through their application.

14. Pest control work covered by these specifications will be considered regular work. Pest control work outside the scope of these specifications will be considered as SPECIAL and will require separate pricing and District approval.

15. Service retreatments are to be considered part of these specifications and performed as required for pest control.

Section 4: Gopher and Ground Squirrel Control

1. Vertebrate pest control services are to be rendered at each of the sites designated by Beaumont Unified School District. The work performed under the following specifications shall include the furnishing of all chemicals, equipment, and labor necessary to properly control the rodent gopher, field mice, and ground squirrel pest population.

2. Monthly as-needed control program for selected sites, provide monthly site visits and monitoring of mounds and traps.

3. Treat all new tunnels each service visit and rake mounds after treatment. Request approval from the district if service frequency needs to be adjusted due to an increase in activity level. Monthly inspections to be scaled back until service is no longer needed for each respective site.

4. As part of this agreement, the bidder will send Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC Category M) technicians only to each site, to perform an intensified, one-time initial clean-out treatment, to lower the existing infestation to a maintainable level. This initial treatment should guarantee at least 90% control for gophers and 90% for ground squirrels.

5. Thereafter, each site shall be serviced on a regular basis by QAC technicians to maintain control and prevent any re-infestation or population build-up due to migration. The bidder shall provide a monthly schedule by the second workday of the month.

6. After each service, the bidder shall provide an evaluation report for the District/School, covering the status of the problem, areas treated, and any other pertinent…