MOSQUITO SURVEILLANCE & CONTROL FY27

The Town of Nantucket is seeking a qualified contractor to provide mosquito surveillance and control services for a period of one year, from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027. The services include surveillance, testing, and treatment of public and private properties to control mosquito populations. The contractor will also be required to provide consulting services, develop and produce educational materials, and attend civic meetings to communicate about general mosquito control and specific activities on Nantucket. The contractor must have a PhD Entomologist on staff, experience in identifying mosquito species, and capability to test mosquito pools for mosquito-borne diseases. • The contractor will conduct adult mosquito surveillance using CDC light traps, light and dry ice traps, gravid traps, and resting traps. • The contractor will conduct larval surveillance and treatment using larvicides. • The contractor will provide monthly reports on testing locations and results, as well as larviciding locations, application rates, and frequency. • The contractor will assist the Town in filing paperwork and reports with federal, state, and local agencies. • The contractor will develop and produce hardcopy educational materials and attend civic meetings to communicate about general mosquito control and specific activities on Nantucket.