PPS-292-27 INTEGRATED PEST CONTROL MANAGEMENT

Paterson Public Schools is seeking a qualified pest‑management contractor to provide an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program for approximately 40 school facilities across Paterson, NJ, for the 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028 school years (initial two‑year term, with options to extend up to five years). The contractor must conduct comprehensive inspections, implement a hierarchy‑based pest‑control strategy emphasizing low‑impact methods, maintain detailed logs, and respond to emergency requests within one business day. All on‑site staff must hold NJ DEP commercial pesticide applicator licenses, and the contractor must furnish performance and liability bonds, insurance, and compliance documentation. • Perform initial building inspections within 10 working days of contract award and develop/revise school‑specific IPM plans. • Provide ongoing monitoring, sanitation, education, and pesticide applications only when warranted, using EPA‑registered, low‑impact products. • Maintain per‑building records, submit quality‑control documentation, and meet Net‑90 payment terms; performance bond equals 100 % of contract price.