The basis of this specification is for IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Services that emphasize pest prevention and the safe and effective management of pest problems. This involves the regular monitoring for the presence of pests inside and around the structures of all designated District buildings, the landscape, turf and surrounding grounds of District facilities and, when necessary, implementation of appropriate control measures. The goal of the IPM program is to provide effective, long-term pest control while minimizing the use of pesticides. The bidder must exhibit awareness and inadvertent contamination by pesticides. It is essential that the bidder provides proactive services that identify areas of improvement in the interior and exterior of district buildings, landscape design deficiencies, plant maintenance practices, and plant choices that contribute to pest problems and when needed the bidder will abate areas of infestation. All IPM services and activities shall be planned and performed with the needs of the Students and staff as the foremost priority, working with school site staff to coordinate pest management activities to avoid disruption of school activities.
