Richland School District 2 Opengov #26-2703

Integrated Pest Management Services for Richland School District Two

Richland School District Two is seeking an experienced contractor to provide Integrated Pest Management across its schools and other facilities in Richland County, South Carolina. - Government buyer: Richland School District Two, Procurement department; Columbia, South Carolina. - OEMs and vendors: No pest-control OEMs, product brands, incumbent vendors, or prospective contractors are identified in the opportunity. - Services requested: Monthly routine pest-management services at 50 locations and one annual comprehensive inspection and treatment at each of the same 50 locations. Scope also includes follow-up and special-request work, rodent and fire-ant management, and emergency response. - Separately priced, authorized services: Termite treatment per building (quantity 50) and per linear foot (quantity 1), monitoring-station installation (quantity 1), annual termite renewal/monitoring per building (quantity 50), and a damage retreatment bond (quantity 1) with at least $1 million in coverage. Bed bug treatment per room or area (quantity 1), mole/vole treatment per acre (quantity 1), and emergency services per call (quantity 1) are also separately priced. Termite, bed bug, and mole/vole work requires District authorization. - Notable requirements: Use an Integrated Pest Management approach that emphasizes inspection, monitoring, prevention, sanitation recommendations, and non-chemical controls before targeted pesticide use. Pesticides must be EPA-registered and authorized for use in South Carolina. Personnel must hold required South Carolina licenses, have school-site background checks, and meet the experience requirements. Electronic service reports are due within 24 hours; special requests require a response within two business days and emergencies within 24 hours. Stinging-insect hazards should be addressed the same business day when possible.

Description

Richland School District Two is seeking qualified, licensed, and experienced pest management contractors to provide comprehensive pest control services at District facilities. The work includes annual comprehensive service, monthly scheduled inspections and treatments, routine and emergency responses, and additional authorized services such as termite, bed bug, and mole/vole treatment. The District’s Integrated Pest Management program emphasizes inspection, prevention, targeted pesticide use, and service documentation, with work performed by appropriately licensed personnel. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the District’s e-Procurement Portal by October 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

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