Pest Control

This is a state and local contract opportunity posted by the state of Maryland for Howard County's Edgemont CDP area. The contract is for pest control services to be provided at the Maryland School for the Deaf located in Ellicott City, Maryland. The awarded contractor will be required to implement an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan that outlines the pests to be controlled, including rodents, vermin, and various insects, and the methods to be used, such as structural maintenance, sanitation, monitoring, mechanical and biological control, and the judicious use of pesticides. The contractor will conduct bimonthly inspections and provide written recommendations for corrective measures. The IPM plan includes notification requirements for staff, students, and parents prior to any pesticide applications, with the exception of emergency treatments. The plan also specifies the types of pesticides that may be used, prioritizing the least toxic products, and requires written approval from the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) prior to the application of any high-toxicity pesticides. The Maryland School for the Deaf will confer with the Pest Control Operator (PCO) regarding all recommendations for pest control methods and levels and may seek alternate bids from other vendors for any proposed or quoted pest control service over $5,000.

The contract is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not specified. The budget range or possible award value for this contract is also not provided in the information given.