Integrated Pest Management

The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid solicitation for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) services for all Worcester Public Schools, covering monitoring, treatment, termite renewal, reporting, and training for a one‑year term with two optional renewal years. The award went to Westboro Pest Control (WPC) at a bid price of $57,400. Key elements include: • Scope: Monthly IPM monitoring, termite inspections, emergency response, annual IPM plan updates, and documentation. • Requirements: Licensed pest‑control professionals, an entomologist, insurance, bonds, background‑check compliance, and adherence to Massachusetts pesticide regulations. • Timeline: Bid published 9/14/2022, submission deadline 10/5/2022, contract period 10/4/2022‑10/3/2023, with possible two‑year extensions.