Specifications include, but are not limited to: The District seeks a qualified contractor that will utilize Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as the strategy for control of pests “in and around” the District’s facilities. IPM relies on the combined use of physical, cultural, biological and/or chemical control of pests. Its aim is to incorporate all appropriate methods into an approach that provides needed pest control in the safest manner and only use chemicals as a last resort. The District’s IPM Plan will promote environmentally sensitive pest control management while preserving assets and protecting the health and safety of its students and employees. As such, the awarded vendor will implement an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest control services, as applied for use in educational environments that relies on common-sense, judicious use of pesticides, and best industry practices.