Integrated pest control program in 4 Dining Services operations

The University of Maryland, College Park, is soliciting a State of Maryland licensed commercial pest control firm to implement a comprehensive integrated pest management program for four Dining Services operations: Yahentamitsi Dining Hall, South Campus Dining Hall, Denton Dining Hall, and The Diner/North Campus Convenience Store. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, and supervision to perform weekly visits at each location, which include spraying for pests, maintaining chemical systems in drains to prevent fruit flies, and installing flying pest deterrents at public entry doors. Services are preferred during low-traffic windows from 5:30 AM to 10:30 AM or 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM, and the contractor must respond to University requests within 24 hours. Award is based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposer, with technical evaluations focusing on the firm's experience with similar institutional scales and positive reference feedback. Proposals must be submitted in two separately sealed volumes, technical and price, and must include several mandatory affidavits covering conflicts of interest, social responsibility, and apprenticeship requirements. All personnel must be licensed commercial applicators in Maryland, and the contractor must adhere to EPA, FDA, and state guidelines. Invoices are submitted monthly around the 25th and must include the contractor's Federal Employers Tax Identification Number and the specific contract and project numbers.