Blount County Ionwave #2026-0131 Addendum 2

Blount County, TN Solicits Monthly Pest Control Services for Schools and Government Facilities

Blount County Government and Blount County Schools in Maryville, Tennessee are seeking bids for comprehensive monthly pest control services across a wide range of government and school facilities. - Government Buyer: - Blount County Government (including Blount County Schools) - Key contacts: Hunter Jones (Facilities Manager), Michael Warner (Purchasing) - Scope of Services: - Monthly pest control management for 23 school locations and multiple government buildings (courthouse, justice center, health department, library, etc.) - Target pests: roaches, ants, silverfish, spiders (interior and exterior perimeters) - Rodent treatment is optional per site; termite treatment is explicitly excluded - Services must follow EPA-approved Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles, prioritizing non-chemical methods - Certified, professional technicians required; background checks mandatory for school access - Service records must be maintained on-site for two years - Recall services required at no additional cost if infestations are found - Contractor must assist with IPM training and provide professional communication - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs or proprietary products are named; services are process- and outcome-based - Detailed monthly service for each site, with itemized billing and reporting - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with IPM and safety protocols - Professional appearance and conduct of technicians - Ability to provide rapid recall services (within two working days) - Maintenance of detailed service records and tickets at each location - Exclusion of termite treatment from contract - Optional rodent control per site - No named OEMs or vendors; open to all qualified pest control service providers

Description

This Invitation to Bid (ITB) seeks a qualified vendor to provide monthly pest control services for Blount County, Tennessee Schools and Government locations. The scope includes control of roaches, ants, silverfish, and spiders on the entire interior and exterior perimeter, with rodent treatment as an optional service per site. Termite treatment is excluded. The contractor must use EPA-approved Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles and provide professional, certified technicians. Services will be subject to recall if infestations are found, and service tickets and billing procedures are specified.

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