Orangeburg County Mosquito Control Program

Background
The County of Orangeburg, South Carolina, is seeking qualified and experienced contractors to submit proposals for the Orangeburg County Mosquito Control Program. This Request for Proposal (RFP) aims to establish a contractual agreement with a vendor capable of delivering a comprehensive mosquito control program that includes surveillance, larvicide and adulticide application, and data reporting, while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Work Details
The contractor will provide a comprehensive mosquito control program through an integrated pest management approach. The scope of work includes:

1) Routine inspection, surveillance, and control for mosquito larvae and adult mosquitoes from June through October;

2) Surveillance activities including identification of larval mosquito activity and trapping of adult mosquitoes;

3) Application of EPA-approved larvicides to standing water;

4) Adulticide application;

5) Data collection and reporting including monthly reports on mosquito population trends;

6) Complaint resolution;

7) Expanded encephalitis surveillance services as needed.

The contractor must provide necessary equipment such as ULV sprayers, GPS tracking systems, GIS mapping technology, and emergency response equipment.

Period of Performance
The contract duration shall be three (3) years with services provided from June to October in Year 1 (starting June 16), and from May to October in Years 2 and 3.

Place of Performance
Services will be performed in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.

Bidder Requirements
Contractors must possess a valid South Carolina Commercial Pesticide Applicator License and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding mosquito control. They must demonstrate at least three years of experience in mosquito control services and employ certified personnel for pesticide application. Insurance requirements include General Liability Insurance with a minimum coverage of $1 million per occurrence and Workers' Compensation Insurance compliant with South Carolina law.