Integrated Pest Management Services / WPS

The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (CR‑8551‑M6) for integrated pest management (IPM) services covering all Worcester Public Schools. The award is a one‑year contract with two optional one‑year renewals, requiring monthly monitoring, weekly treatments as needed, annual termite station maintenance, emergency response within 24 hours, and extensive documentation. The winning vendor, Westboro Pest Control, will service 56 school facilities (≈ 4.58 M sq ft) plus targeted food‑service areas (≈ 0.23 M sq ft). Qualification requirements include multiple pest‑control licenses, an entomologist, insurance, and references from Massachusetts K‑12 districts. The bid evaluation will be based on the lowest net price after any prompt‑pay discounts. • Scope: school‑wide and targeted IPM inspections, treatments, termite program, reporting, and staff training. • Requirements: commercial applicator licenses, entomology expertise, insurance ≥ $1 M, background checks, and five‑year record retention. • Timeline: bids due Oct 8 2025, contract term 1 year with optional renewals, emergency response ≤ 24 hours.