Integrated Pest Management Services

The District School Board of Pasco County is seeking a single vendor to provide comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) services for all K‑12 school facilities, buses, and related properties across the county. The contract is a three‑year, performance‑based agreement with an optional renewal of up to three additional years. The vendor must supply all labor, equipment, pesticides, monitoring devices, and reporting required to control roaches, ants, bed bugs, rodents, spiders, stinging insects, and other listed pests, while adhering to Florida IPM statutes and EPA regulations. Key responsibilities include an initial inspection of approximately 425 sites, development of site‑specific pest management plans, monthly monitoring, rapid response to service requests, detailed record‑keeping, and compliance reporting. The award will be based on cost, experience, personnel expertise, references, and proximity to the district office. • Scope: Full‑service IPM for ~425 school sites and district buses • Contract term: 3 years (renewable up to 3 years, plus 6 months) • Estimated annual spend: $150,000 (≈ $450,000 total) • Mandatory qualifications: Florida commercial pesticide license (≥5 years), certified entomologist, certified technicians, supervisor, and documented IPM training • Deliverables: Initial inspection report, annual pest‑management plan, monthly monitoring, emergency response within 1 day, detailed logbooks, and compliance with all state/federal regulations • Evaluation criteria: Cost (20 pts), Company Experience (30 pts), Personnel Expertise (30 pts), References (15 pts), Location proximity (15 pts)