The New Mexico State University (NMSU) is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive pest‑control services for its auxiliary facilities across the university system. The contract will cover routine Integrated Pest Management (IPM) activities, emergency response, reporting, and compliance with EPA, OSHA, and university safety standards. The solicitation emphasizes a multi‑source award, allowing multiple firms to be selected, and requires a four‑year initial term with the possibility of up to six one‑year renewals (maximum ten years). Vendors must hold New Mexico pest‑control licenses, have certified applicators, and demonstrate at least five years of commercial experience serving large institutional campuses.
• Scope includes preventive inspections, scheduled treatments, 24/7 emergency response (2‑hour response for critical infestations), and detailed electronic reporting for housing, dining, retail, administrative, and exterior facilities.
• Requires adherence to IPM principles, use of university‑approved chemicals only, and strict OSHA/EPA compliance.
• Evaluation will consider qualifications (20 pts), pricing (20 pts), response times (15 pts), staffing/certifications (10 pts), references (5 pts), reporting capabilities (5 pts), and safety/sustainability (5 pts).
• Vendors must submit required certifications, insurance, and agree to NMSU’s Standard Terms and Conditions.