Contract Summary

This is a Two-Tier contract. A Two-Tier contract is basically a solicitation within a solicitation. Vendors needed to meet minimum qualifications to become pre-qualified (See Appendix E in the RFQ document). Once pre-qualified, Customers will be responsible for conducting their own Second-Tier solicitation process with their unique, site specific requirements and issue the solicitation to the pre-qualified vendors. Two-Tier contracts are meant to be more flexible and clearly defined pricing is not given up front because the service level will be different for each customer. The vendors listed below have been pre-qualified to perform Integrated Pest Management services for In & Around Structures.

Service Description: Firms agree that they have the required experience, knowledge and ability to assist customers in the following IPM services for In & Around Structures as a minimum but not limited to:
• Supply all labor, equipment and materials to control pests in a safe manner with little or no interruption in service.
• Conduct inspections, identify pest problems, and make IPM recommendations.
• Identify thresholds and what controls need to be in place.
• Create an IPM plan and follow-up on recommendations.
• Specify when monitoring shall be completed and what if any pesticides should be used.
• Prepare clear, accurate and polished written products for record keeping purposes.
• Provide a logbook or an electronic document of all work completed, including but not limited to, where traps are located and where pesticides were applied.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Disclose problems constructively and identify potential solutions.
• Facilitate diverse groups including diffusing conflicts, listening and understanding all viewpoints, to professionally express opinions, findings & recommendations so that it is understood by various professionals and staff representatives.
• Apply relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures to include compliance with federal/state/local/board laws (RCWs, Ordinances, and Resolutions).
• Guide and facilitate a customer through a developed IPM plan and provide training.