Pest Control Services

The Contractor shall adequately suppress the following pests: Indoor populations of rodents, insects, including cockroaches and bed bugs, arachnids, and other arthropods. Outdoor populations of potentially indoor-infesting species that are within the property boundaries of the specified buildings. Nests of stinging insects within the property boundaries of the specified buildings. Individuals of all excluded pest populations that are incidental invaders inside the specified buildings, including winged termite swarmers emerging indoors. The Contractor shall notify TPS if it notices unusual levels of the following pests. Contractor is not responsible for their control unless TPS and Contractor agree in writing. Birds, bats, snakes, and all other vertebrates other than commensal rodents. Termites and other wood-destroying organisms. Mosquitoes. Pests that primarily feed on outdoor vegetation. Special Services: Contractor shall provide the following services on an as needed basis: A. Bird Deterrent Services: Contractor shall use Bird-B-Gone Stainless Steel Spikes or equal to prevent the landing and nesting of birds upon ledges, porches and other surfaces. Price includes product and installation. Contractor shall clean the area before installing the bird deterrent. B. Bat Removal Services: Contractor shall properly remove all bats, in a lawful manner, and all of the entry points through which they can enter a building must be completely sealed. The droppings shall be cleaned, fully removed, and the area decontaminated. C. Bed Bugs Services: The services proposed shall include treatment to all box springs and mattresses’ seams and cuffs; removal of dust covers on box springs and treat, then reattach; treatment to all furniture; including, but not limited to: end tables; night stands; dressers; pictures; clocks; etc.; and any follow-up needed per pesticide label directions after the initial service. D. Rodent Treatment. Treatment for rodents will include both exterior and interior work. Exterior work will include, but is not limited to, sealing holes on the exterior of a structure and interior such as: 1. Exterior bait boxes- weekly follow up, tamper-proof/locked. 2. Gas and water lines entering a building, conduit penetrations . 3. Holes large enough for a mouse to enter the structure and baiting of crawl spaces of buildings with rodent activity. 4. Interior work will focus on interior trapping through the utilization of snap traps and/or monitoring boards in each unit having activity. This work shall include up to three follow up visits to check traps, reset them and monitor activity. Snap traps must be placed out of the reach of pets and children. Glue traps are prohibited. 5. The contractor shall be responsible for disposing of all trapped rodents and all rodent carcasses within 4 hours of notification. Rodent infestations and rodent entrapment (dead or alive) are to be considered emergencies. E. Stinging Insects Removal and/or Eradication: Contractor shall be able to remove and or relocate honey bees if possible or if aggressive and removal/relocation is not feasible then eradicate. Minority-Owned Business Enterprise: General Construction: 20%, Professional Services: 12%, Material/Supplies: 5%.

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Temporary Controls, Temporary Pest Control.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Pest Control Devices.