Furnishing Of Exterminating And Pest Control Services

SCOPE OF SERVICES 1. The successful bidder shall furnish all chemicals, materials, and equipment for complete exterminating of all categories of roaches of all species, silver fish, bedbugs, lice, ants of all species, gnats, bees and wasps, fleas; also rats, and mice, from infested areas, baseboards, plumbing and heating pipes, shelves, any or all elevators, dumb waiters, etc.; also kitchens, dining rooms, cafeterias, food preparation and storage areas, entrance ways, roofs and loading platforms. 2. The successful bidder shall treat all visible rat burrows with bait and tightly cover or seal them off with earth. 3. Along all ponds and streams, all rodent bait shall be placed to the extent possible, to minimize the risk of hazard/accidental ingestion to children or animals. Each side of all ponds or streams shall be carefully inspected for burrows, and if discovered, baits shall be inserted deeply into them. 4. The application of all materials shall be made in a manner that is consistent with label instructions, does not cause or tend to cause damage to non-target areas or property, and does not cause adverse effects or harm to individuals or the environment. All applications shall be made on a work schedule acceptable to the County supervisor at each site. 5. All chemicals used shall be non-flammable, secured when unattended, and registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the N.J. Office of Pesticide Control. 6. The successful bidder shall be responsible for removing and disposing of all excess and/or unneeded chemicals, materials, or equipment after the application is completed. 7. All unscheduled/emergency service requirements (County Agency extermination and pest complaints) between scheduled visits shall be responded to within the twenty- four (24) hour period after notification. 8. It shall be the responsibility of all prospective bidders to visit each work site and inspect all areas to be serviced under the terms of an agency's bid request. The successful bidder(s) shall have sole responsibility for the entire effort as required by the specifications. No special consideration shall be given after bids are opened because of the bidder's failure to be knowledgeable of all conditions existing at the site. This is an important and irrevocable part of any resulting contract. NOTE: Upon inspection of each area, it is the responsibility of the prospective bidder to obtain a signed document from the Area Supervisor, indicating the time and date of the inspection for verification purposes. 9. All Pesticide applications shall be done in accordance with any applicable Federal, State, Office of Health, Hospital Licensing, or Municipal statutes, laws, or regulations. 10. Consultations pertaining to pest problems or sanitation management, regardless of nature, shall be provided by the successful bidder upon request at no additional charge. 11. For the Office of Arts & History, prospective bidders shall note that the buildings are historic and cannot be treated with any caustic chemicals or chemicals that shall discolor walls, floors, woodwork, or wainscoting. 12. No work other than that specified herein shall be performed for the treatment of termites, flying ants, or any other such insects under this contract, nor shall any work be done outside of the area specified herein without a written cost estimate and authorized with the issuance of a purchase order from the County agency. 7.6. REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS: OFFICE OF PARKS AND RECREATION Prospective bidders shall contact Larry Mayerowitz at 732-585-8399 to arrange required site visits. The successful bidder(s) shall perform the following exterminating & pest control services: 1. Use only War Farin Poison baits or equal. No other poisons shall be permitted unless authorized by the Superintendent of Parks. 2. Carefully choose Rodenticide, or equal, and place them in adequate amounts for the satisfactory control of rodents, yet present a minimum of hazard in case of accidental ingestion by humans or animals. 3. Place all baits in wooden or metal baiting boxes to prevent them from being overturned and baits being consumed by animals. 4. Treat all visible rat burrows with bait and tightly cover or seal them off with earth. 5. Along ponds and streams, all rodent boats shall be placed along the embankments, making them inaccessible to children or animals. Each side of the pond or stream shall be carefully inspected for burrows, and baits shall be inserted deeply into them. 6. Should flooding occur along the ponds and/or streams after a heavy rain, it shall be the responsibility of the successful bidder to immediately check all areas for baits that may have washed out of the burrows and replace the bait promptly. 7. The successful bidder shall furnish and supply all equipment, baits, traps, personnel, and all appurtenances required for the satisfactory performance of this contract. 8. The successful bidder shall take all steps required to prevent the build-up of wasp, hornet, or bee nests and removal of the same if necessary.