Nantucket County and Town Opengov #2026-DPW-0407

Nantucket Mosquito Surveillance and Control Services Solicitation (FY27)

The Town and County of Nantucket Department of Public Works is seeking a contractor for comprehensive mosquito surveillance and control services for fiscal year 2027. - Government Buyer: - Town and County of Nantucket, Department of Public Works - Scope of Services: - Weekly adult mosquito surveillance using traps and reporting - Larval site inspection and targeted larvicide application - Testing of mosquito specimens for West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (up to 100 tests) - Annual and hourly reporting, permit assistance, and compliance activities - Preparation of monthly surveillance reports (April through October) - Public education development and delivery - Consulting services for mosquito control planning and studies - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have a PhD Entomologist on staff - Capability to test mosquito pools via PCR or RAMP - Experience in mosquito species identification and habitat control - Proof of ownership or lease of necessary equipment - Minimum five years of experience in pesticide application - Valid licenses for pesticide and larvicide application - Insurance coverage and municipal client references required - Products/Services Requested (with estimated quantities): - 100 mosquito testing services - 100 larval site treatments - 100 adult mosquito surveillance trap-nights - 1 annual reporting and permit compliance - 100 hours of special reporting/permit assistance - 7 monthly surveillance reports - 1 public education program - 100 hours of consulting services - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation. - Contract is for one year, with lump sum payment and itemized invoicing by service type.

Description

The Town of Nantucket, through its Department of Public Works, is soliciting bids for mosquito surveillance and control services for the fiscal year 2027. The scope includes surveillance, testing, and treatment of public and private properties for mosquito control from June 2026 to June 2027, along with consulting, public education, and compliance activities. Key tasks involve weekly adult mosquito surveillance, larval surveys, specimen testing for West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis, larvicide application, permit assistance, and public education material development. The contract term is one year, from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, and bidders must meet specific qualifications including having a PhD Entomologist on staff and valid pesticide application licenses.

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