FAC117 Control Management Contract for Corrigan Mental Health Center and 3 state operated group home

The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Southeast Area, is soliciting bids for a three-year Pest Control Management contract running from November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2029. The contract covers the John C. Corrigan Mental Health Center and three state-operated group homes, including a specific facility at 589 President Ave in Fall River consisting of three floors, a basement, and five-bedroom residual housing. The selected contractor must provide monthly inspections and treatments using Integrated Pest Management strategies to control crawling and flying insects, rodents, and other occasional invaders, with specialty treatments for termites, bed bugs, fleas, ticks, birds, and bats as required. Key operational requirements include a 24-hour response time for emergency situations and the provision of annual Integrated Pest Management training and facility recommendations free of charge. The contractor must employ licensed and insured technicians and submit service reports to the Facility Director after every visit. This solicitation is designated for the Small Business Purchasing Program, with a strong preference for SBPP participants who meet the best value criteria. Award decisions will be based on best value, and non-SBPP participants will only be evaluated if no eligible SBPP bidder meets the necessary criteria.