Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is seeking quotes for monthly Pest Control and Extermination Services. Under this contract, pest control is the use of properly registered pesticides and/or the use of approved devices at scheduled times and at monthly interval to provide adequate and acceptable levels of insect and rodent population suppression at the locations covered by this contract. Monthly pest control service is to eradicate and control rats, mice, roaches, water bugs, wasps, fleas, silverfish, ants, spiders, bats, snakes, ticks and all other insects with the exception of termites, carpenter ants, and bed bugs. The Contractor is responsible for the implementation of the pest control programs required by this contract. The Contractor is responsible for providing pesticide applicators that have been trained to handle and apply the classes of pesticide products necessary to implement the pest control programs required by this contract. Service shall be performed by personnel who are trained in the latest techniques and methods of pest extermination. Vendor shall furnish equipment necessary for the fulfillment of this contract. Including, but not limited to, bait boxes, Ladders, Sprayers, and traps. As part of the service the vendor also agrees to provide consultation services, In–service training, and general information for hard to solve pest issues that may arise The Contractor is further responsible that the pest control programs required under this contract fully complying with the applicable Federal, State, and local pesticide laws and regulations within the legal jurisdiction that the premises covered by this contract are located. All insecticides, rodenticides, and bait stations shall be removed from the premises covered by this contract at its conclusion. When necessary to install rodent bait boxes, the Contractor will supply a written report to the Agency which indicates the box location, date of installation and removal. Written certification of all removals shall be submitted to the Building Manager at contract conclusion.