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Timberlane approves one‑year pest‑control renewal with Pest End after board seeks shorter term for due diligence
Summary
The school board approved a one‑year renewal with Pest End for pest control services at $17,580, with a recorded vote of 7‑0‑1 (one abstention). Board members said the one‑year term allows time for additional vendor checks and avoids a longer commitment while the district evaluates comparably priced bids.
The Timberlane Regional School District school board approved a one‑year pest‑control contract renewal with Pest End of Plaistow, N.H., for $17,580.
Facilities staff recommended continuing with Pest End, noting the company owns the traps currently in district buildings and has waived installation fees and provided prompt emergency response in the past. Staff said Pest End’s knowledge of district buildings reduces transition risk.
Board members discussed the price differences among bidders and questioned whether lower bids reflected an incomplete understanding of Timberlane’s needs. Several members said the one‑year option would permit additional due diligence and reference checks on the lower‑priced vendors while continuing service with the incumbent.
Motion and vote: Board member Mark moved to enter a one‑year agreement with Pest End for $17,580; Mary Anne seconded. The vote was recorded in the meeting as 7 yes, 0 no, 1 abstention.
Administration noted that under procurement rules the one‑year agreement did not require an RFP because the amount was under $20,000, and that Pest End had agreed to continue service during the review period.
