Pest control services

The Newton Housing Authority (NHA) in Middlesex County, Massachusetts is seeking bids from qualified contractors to provide comprehensive pest control services, including the control and eradication of mice, rats, insects, and other common environmental pests at all NHA locations. The initial one-year contract term runs from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025, with two optional one-year renewals. Bidders must have a minimum of five years' experience working with municipalities and/or housing authorities, comprehensive technical familiarity with the required services, and provide at least three references. Bidders must also submit information about their business organization, licenses, personnel, and any criminal background. Pricing must be submitted on the provided Bid Form, Attachment A. The contract is valued at $16,500 for the one-year term, with a potential three-year total value of $49,500. The NHA reserves the right to waive minor informalities or reject any or all bids if it is in the public interest to do so.

The procurement documents do not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The prevailing wage rates outlined in the Department of Labor wage determination would be applicable if this contract opportunity is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act requirements. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not specified in the information provided.