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This document outlines pest management services required at Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey. The contractor shall provide integrated pest management services including pest surveillance, identification, control and eradication for structures, facilities and grounds. Pests include arthropods, rodents, birds, snakes and invasive vegetation. The contractor must utilize IPM techniques and have NJ certified pest control professionals. Required certifications include categories for structural pest control, vegetation management, public health and schools. The contractor must respond to emergency public health requests within four hours and mission critical requests within four hours. Inspections and treatments are required for buildings, food establishments, trees and turf. The contractor shall also provide animal control and trapping services for stray and nuisance animals. Special event and spill response services are also included. The solicitation number and closing date are provided for the Picatinny Arsenal BASOPS opportunity.

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Attachment 4-CLS 510

Pest Management

January 14, 2020

Table of Contents

1.0General Information.1
1.1Pest Management Services1
1.1.1Significant Public Health Pests1
1.2Buildings and Structures1
1.3Regulations1
1.3.1Army Policy2
1.3.2Environmental Protection2
1.4Licenses and Certifications2
1.4.1Personnel2
1.5Pesticides2
1.6Service Requests.3
1.6.1Emergency Public Health Requests3
1.6.2Emergency Mission Critical Requests3
1.6.3Non-Emergency Requests3
1.7Structural Pests3
1.8Miscellaneous Pests4
2.0Description of Services.4
2.1Indoor Pest Control4
2.1.1Plan and Manage the Indoor Pest Management Program4
2.1.2Food Handling Establishments4
2.2Outdoor Pest Control4
2.2.1Outdoor Pest Management4
2.2.2Dead or Dying Animals5
2.2.3Stray Animals5
2.2.4Miscellaneous Animal Pests6
2.2.5Vegetation Control6
2.3Other Services7
2.3.1Special Services7
2.3.2Special Event Services7

1.0 General Information.

1.1 Pest Management Services. The Contractor shall perform scheduled and unscheduled Pest Management Services for public health pests for real property, facilities, and grounds on Picatinny Arsenal. Pests are: a nuisance, invasive species, or disease vector such as arthropods, stray dogs, stray cats, birds, rodents, nematodes, fungi, bacteria, viruses, algae, insects, snails, marine borers, snakes, weeds, and other organisms (except for human or animal disease-causing organisms) that adversely affect readiness, military operations, or the well-being of personnel and animals; attack or damage real property, supplies, equipment, or vegetation; or are otherwise undesirable. A disease vector is any animal capable of transmitting the causative agent of a human disease; serving as an intermediate or reservoir host of a pathogenic organism; or producing human discomfort or injury, including (but not limited to) mosquitoes, flies, ticks, mites, snails, and rodents.

Pest Management Service includes pest surveillance, pest identification, breeding site removal, pesticide applications, and other required actions to control pests in and around buildings and facilities including, but not limited to, the following.

a. The Contractor shall utilize Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques in the overall provision of services consistent with the requirements of the Picatinny Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) and AR 200-1. The IPMP is provided with the TEs .

b. The Contractor shall have a fully qualified and New Jersey (NJ) certified pest control professional who can be designated by the Garrison Commander as the Integrated Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC). The IPMC maintains the IPMP. The plan is reviewed and updated annually to reflect all changes made in the pest management program during the fiscal year.

c. Annual updates of this plan on the Plan Update Form (PUF) along with Pesticide Use List (PUL) will be sent to the U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) Pest Management Consultant no later than 30 September each year.

d. The Contractor shall perform scheduled and unscheduled Pest Management Services for public health pests for real property, facilities, and grounds on Picatinny (referred to as the installation, hereafter).

e. The Contractor shall notify the COR immediately of any inspection visit by an agent(s) of any regulatory agency, at any time, occurring on the installation. The COR shall issue instructions on how to proceed in cooperating with the inspectors.

1.1.1 Significant Public Health Pests. Significant public health pests include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Disease vectors, e.g., mosquitoes, ticks, bats (indoors), fleas, bees, and flies

b. Venomous arthropods, e.g., spiders, scorpions, and wasps

c. Vertebrate pests, e.g., bats, birds, rodents, and snakes

d. Stray animals

e. Invasive vegetation, toxic plants e.g., poison ivy, and weeds

1.2 Buildings and Structures. The Contractor shall perform annual inspections for household pests in buildings and structures as directed by the DPW Natural Resources Manager, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), or Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR).

1.3 Regulations. The Contractor shall provide all services and storage procedures in accordance with (IAW) the following:

a. Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations

b. Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 4150.07, DoD Pest Management Program

c. AR 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement

d. USAG Picatinny Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP)

e. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)

f. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)

g. United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) regulations

1.3.1 Army Policy. The Contractor shall follow Army policy that requires DD Form 1532, Pest Management Report and DD Form 1532-1, Pest Management Maintenance Record to be used to record and report all pest control operations, to include surveillance.

1.3.2 Environmental Protection. All environmental protection issues shall be coordinated with the DPW Natural Resources Manager, COR/ACOR, and approved by the Contracting Officer (KO). The Contractor shall be thoroughly aware of any local installation restrictions on pesticide use that may impact any federal or state listed, protected, or sensitive species as outlined in the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP, TE). The Contractor shall coordinate with the DPW Natural Resources Manager whenever such listed, protected, or sensitive species may be encountered or involved with planned pest management services.

1.3.2.1 Restoration of Landscape Damage. Trees, shrubs, flowers, or ground cover damaged or destroyed from improper chemical selection or application shall be replaced in kind at no additional cost to the Government, reference Technical Manual 5-629 (TM 5-629).

TM 5-629 may be accessed at the below web address.

https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/TM_1_8.aspx

1.4 Licenses and Certifications. The Contractor shall provide its business license and pest management specialist’s names, certification numbers (DOD or State of New Jersey), certification categories, and expiration dates within thirty (30) days of start of contract, and annually by end of the performance period. The Contractor shall ensure that the licenses/certificates and training of Contractor personnel are kept current. Copies of these licenses/certifications shall be provided to the COR/ACOR and KO within ten (10) business days of the request.

1.4.1 Personnel. The Contractor shall provide properly licensed and certified pest management personnel Monday through Friday, during normal duty hours. The Contractor personnel shall perform pest surveillance, pest control, inspection operations, and pesticide application, IAW DODI 4150.07 and USAG Picatinny IPMP. All pest management work shall be performed by a licensed business and individuals certified IAW DOD and State of New Jersey requirements and regulations. The contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall have and maintain a secret security clearance at time of the contract start date and for the life of the contract. The Contractor shall have a State of New Jersey pesticide application business license and the Contractor’s pest management specialists shall be Armed Forces Pest Management Board or State of New Jersey certified in the following pest control categories/subcategories:

1. Category 2 – Forest pest control: This category includes commercial pesticide applicators using or supervising the use of pesticides in forests, forest nurseries, and forest seed producing areas.

2. Landscaping pest control:

i. Category 3A – Ornamental: This subcategory includes commercial pesticide applicators using or supervising the use of pesticides to control pests in the maintenance and production of ornamentals. This subcategory also includes tick control in brush areas only.

ii. Category 3B – Turf: This subcategory includes commercial pesticide applicators using or supervising the use of pesticides to control pests in the maintenance and production of turf. This subcategory also includes vegetation control on commercial and residential sites only; flea and tick control in turf areas only; and soil fumigation for turf only. Vegetation control on industrial sites, airport runways, dams or other embankments requires category 6A, General vegetation management.

3. Category 5 – Aquatic pest control: This category includes commercial pesticide applicators using or supervising the use of any pesticide purposely applied to standing or running water, excluding applicators engaged in public health related activities included in (a)8 below, public health pest control.

4. Vegetation management:

i. Category 6A – General vegetation management: This subcategory includes commercial pesticide applicators using or supervising the use of pesticides for vegetation control at industrial sites, airport runways, dams and other embankments.

ii. Category 6B – Right of Way: This subcategory includes commercial pesticide applicators using or supervising the use of pesticides in the maintenance of public roads, industrial weed control on driveways, electric power lines, pipelines, railway rights-of-way, fence lines or other similar linear areas that cross boundaries and includes the application of insecticides to control pests of turf and ornamental plants in these settings (NJAC 7:30 6-30 revision May 2008).

5. Industrial, institutional, structural pest control:

i. Category 7A – General and household pest control: This subcategory includes commercial pesticide applicators using or supervising the use of pesticides to control general household pests including, but not limited to, roaches, ants, bees, ticks (inside and outside the structure), fleas (inside and outside the structure), rodents, other vertebrates and birds. Control for these pests may take place at residential, commercial, industrial and institutional sites including retail sales outlets where food is prepared, served, or stored.

ii. Category 7B – Termites and other wood destroying pests: This subcategory includes commercial pesticide applicators using or supervising the use of pesticides to control termites or other wood destroying pests.

iv. Category 7D – Food manufacturing and processing: This subcategory includes commercial pesticide applicators using or supervising the use of pesticides in and around food manufacturing, packaging and processing establishments including, but not limited to, meat packing plants, dairy product operations, canning, grain, milling, bottling, and coffee roasting plants, not including retail sales outlets. This is a composite subcategory which covers the types of pest control work found in categories 3A, 3B, 6A, 7A and 7C for food manufacturing plants.

v. Category 7E – Wood preserving pest control: This subcategory includes commercial pesticide applicators using or supervising the use of restricted use pesticides to control fungi, insects, bacteria, marine borers and other wood destroying pests.

6. Public health pest control:

i. Category 8A – General: This subcategory includes, but is not limited to, State, Federal, or other governmental employees using or supervising the use of pesticides in public health programs for the management and control of pests having medical and public health importance. This subcategory also includes flea and tick control inside and outside structures.

ii. Category 8B – Mosquito control: This subcategory includes commercial pesticide applicators using or supervising the use of pesticides for the management and control of mosquitoes.

iv. Category 8D – Cooling water pest control: This subcategory includes commercial pesticide applicators using or supervising the use of pesticides to control microbial and other pests of cooling waters in cooling towers or other related areas.

7. Category 13 – IPM in Schools: This category includes commercial pesticide applicators making applications on school buildings and grounds pursuant to the provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:30-13.

i. A person certified in this category shall also satisfactorily complete the requirement for certification in the category or subcategory related to the specific type of pest control the person will perform.

ii. An applicant for certification in this category is not subject to the requirement at N.J.A.C. 7:30- 6.2(a)3ii.

1.4.2 Personal Protective Equipment. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel wear proper protective equipment as prescribed by 29 CFR 1910.

1.4.3. Initial and Periodic Physical Exams. The Contractor shall ensure that each employee involved in pest control receives a physical examination by a licensed medical officer. Physical examinations are required prior to placement and annually thereafter, or more frequently as directed by the DPW Natural Resources Manager and COR/ACOR. Type and extent of the physical examination shall be determined by potential exposure and shall be performed to adhere to the applicable provisions, laws and regulations of AR 50-5, AR 50-6, DA Pamphlet 40-8, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Army Regulations (ARs), DA Pamphlets, and OSHA laws and regulations may be accessed at the below web addresses.

https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/PAM.aspx https://www.osha.gov/

1.5 Pesticides.

a. All pesticides used shall be registered, for unrestricted use, with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the State of NJ.

b. All pesticides used shall be approved IAW DODI 4150.07, Chapter 5. The Contractor shall annually submit a Pesticide Use Proposal List, IAW IPMP. The initial plan submittal is required thirty (30) calendar days after contract start.

c. All pesticides shall be used in strict conformance with label directions. Mixing of chemicals shall comply with EPA, DoD, and State requirements.

d. The Contractor shall maintain adequate and secure pesticide storage and mixing facilities complete with emergency deluge shower, eye-wash, and ventilation system in use.

e. The Contractor shall maintain daily pesticide usage on DD Form 1532 IAW IPMP and prepare monthly pest management reports; as well as submit annual summary of monthly pest management reports to the DPW Natural Resources Manager and Army command consultants IAW AR 200-1.

f. The Contractor shall maintain a label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) book of pesticides used or stored for use, and shall have it readily available for the DPW Natural Resources Manager or COR/ACOR upon request.

g. The Contractor shall notify the DPW Natural Resources Manager and COR/ACOR within twenty-four (24) hours in advance when subcontracting any pest management operations. The Contractor shall ensure that the subcontractor is properly licensed, trained and certified per New Jersey standards in each category being subcontracted. The Contractor shall be responsible for the subcontractor’s reports of pest management operations performed by the subcontractor.

h. Any proposed changes in Government-approved pesticides shall be submitted to the KO for approval at least ten (10) working days in advance of the anticipated use.

1.5.1 Pest Control Equipment. The Contractor shall ensure that all pest control equipment is calibrated according to manufacturer’s specifications and EPA label directions. The Contractor shall ensure that all tanks, hoses, pumps, control valves, gauges, and fumigation equipment shall not leak and shall be operated at the manufacturer’s rates and pressures. The Contractor shall ensure that all pesticide dispersal equipment, including, but not limited to, bait stations and trays shall be clearly and plainly marked “DANGER-PESTICIDES.”

1.5.1.1 The Contractor shall inspect pest control equipment to determine if work can be performed safely. The Contractor shall ensure the work site is cleaned and secured at the end of each day, and equipment and materials are decontaminated at the end of each day and immediately after each job completion.

1.6 Service Requests.

1.6.1 Emergency Public Health Requests. The Contractor shall provide personnel to respond to emergency public health pest management service requests within four (4) hours of the request. Examples of emergency public health pests include bats, wasps, bees, snakes, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, skunks, potentially rabid animals, or any other threatening species.

1.6.2 Emergency Mission Critical Requests. The Contractor shall provide personnel to respond to mission critical pest management service requests within four (4) hours of the request. Mission critical facilities include command centers, emergency operations facilities, medical treatment facilities, IT/communications.

1.6.3 Non-Emergency Requests. The Contractor shall provide personnel to respond to non-emergency pest management service requests within three (3) days of the request. Non-emergency pest management service requests shall be any request that is not an emergency public health pest management request or emergency mission critical pest management request.

1.7 Structural Pests. The Contractor shall perform control services to eradicate termites and other structural pests. The Contractor shall perform building and structure inspections for wood infestation or visible damage to structures containing wooden components annually by the end of the performance period. The Contractor shall submit an inspection report (DD Form 1070, Termite and Wood Decay Inspection) to the DPW Natural Resources Manager, COR/ACOR, and the Integrated Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC). The Contractor shall use approved chemicals and wood treatment when pests are discovered during the performance of maintenance, repair, or minor construction work.

1.8 Miscellaneous Pests. The Contractor shall coordinate as necessary IAW PWS section 1.3.2 above, for pest control services for the control of miscellaneous pests, to include various insects, birds, rodents, and animals. Humane treatment shall be used to remove miscellaneous pests from buildings. The Contractor shall also provide cleanup of nesting materials, feces, urine, etc. left by these pests and apply an effective deodorizer as required. The Contractor shall use live traps or nets to capture vertebrate pests.

1.8.1 The Contractor shall ensure that poisoned bait shall be placed only in distinctively marked spill-proof bait stations not readily accessible to personnel, pets, and wildlife. Poisoned bait shall not be placed in areas where food is stored, prepared, or served without prior written approval of the DPW Natural Resources Manager and COR/ACOR. The Contractor shall maintain distinctively marked wood, metal, plastic, or waterproof cardboard bait stations around building perimeters, landfills, sewage treatment plants, and other areas as requested to eliminate rodent activity. The Contractor shall maintain detailed records of bait stations. The Contractor shall ensure that moldy or otherwise unacceptable baits and bait spillage shall be removed and destroyed wherever found.

2.0 Description of Services.

2.1 Indoor Pest Control.

2.1.1 Plan and Manage the Indoor Pest Control Management Program (IPCMP). The program shall include, but not limited to, a Pest Management Maintenance Record. The Contractor shall develop and submit the IPCMP within 60 days after contract award. Any updates to the plan shall be submitted for Government review and approval within ten (10) business days of any updates. On a weekly basis, a Pest Management Maintenance Record shall be submitted to the DPW Natural Resources Manager and COR/ACOR. The record shall include a schedule for all work and inspections (to include actuals, as well as scheduled work). The submittal is required within ten (10) business days following the initial month of performance with the same frequency for the contract Period of Performance (PoP). The schedule and arranged work shall have minimal disruptions.

a. The Contractor shall treat areas with electrical equipment, such as motors, with very fine dust or bait granules applied with hand bellows, dust bulbs, or similar devices. Except in areas where complete eradication has been achieved, an Ultra Low Volume /Ultra Low Density (ULV/ULD) formulation shall be applied after residual treatment has been completed. If ULV/ULD applications are used, the space to be treated shall be secured and the aerosol shall be applied according to label directions. The Contractor shall take suitable measures to prevent fires or explosions prior to using aerosols. If necessary to achieve acceptable control of roaches, crawl spaces, and sewer lines under or immediately adjacent to buildings shall be treated with residual pesticide sprays, aerosols, or dust. All areas will be clearly marked during and after spraying is completed in order that accidental exposure to humans does not occur.

b. Occupants of buildings shall be notified by the Contractor three (3) working days in advance of when space treatment shall be performed so the occupant can make arrangements to vacate the area or premises during the application of the treatment. Space that has not been vacated as scheduled DPW Natural Resources Manager shall be reported to the COR/ACOR within one (1) day. The DPW Natural Resources Manager and the COR/ACOR shall then instruct the Contractor as to the procedures to be followed. Currently the following buildings are on the weekly plan Bldgs 175, 3153, 3156 and 3228; while the following buildings are bi-weekly Bldgs 34, 121, 121A, 169, 3316, and 3323.

2.1.2 Food Handling Establishments.

a. The Contractor shall provide pest control inspections at all food handling establishments weekly and treat as required. Treatment shall be performed only when the food establishments are unoccupied. Food handling establishments are shown with the TEs.

b. The Contractor shall control infestation of insects and rodents IAW IPCMP.

c. The Contractor shall conduct inside treatment of child care development centers only when children are not present in the facilities. Child care center spraying shall comply with AR 608-10, Child Development Services.

d. The Contractor shall weekly set and check traps or use other approved methods in food storage areas to protect stored products. The Contractor shall not use poison for pest control in food preparation areas or floor space in common areas such as hallways. Traps located outdoors shall be placed in bait stations to protect non-target animals. Bait stations shall be secured against removal.

2.1.2.1 Flies. The Contractor shall inspect for flies during monthly building and weekly food handling establishment inspections. Building inspections shall include all lunchrooms, break rooms, and kitchenette areas. The Contractor shall provide pest control based on inspection results.

2.2 Outdoor Pest Control.

2.2.1 Outdoor Pest Management. The Contractor shall control public health animal and plant pests. The Contractor shall submit to the DPW Natural Resources Manager and COR/ACOR a weekly Pest Management Schedule of outdoor pest management activities, which includes a schedule for all work and inspections (to include actuals, as well as scheduled work). The submittal shall begin ten (10) days after award. The schedule and arranged work shall have minimal disruptions. Required inspections shall be performed concurrently whenever possible. Mostly services are monthly, reference TEs for historical data by shop (pest control section) and Technical Exhibit for IPMP.

2.2.1.1 Trees, Shrubs, and Turf Pests. The Contractor shall control trees, shrubs, and turf pests. The Contractor shall inspect trees and shrubs in April, June, August, and October for infestation and disease, and treat based on inspection findings. The Contractor shall treat infestation within five (5) calendar days of detection. The available historical data is included within the list of TEs, by shop (pest control section). The requirement for the Tree Memorials is 3 times per year and Recreational Fields is 2 times per year. Some herbicides and pesticides may only be used in certain areas depending on nearby catch basins and surface water.

2.2.1.2 Mosquito Larvae. The Contractor shall perform weekly inspections of mosquito larvae during mosquito season based on the Integrated Pest Management Program (IPMP).

2.2.1.3 Adult Mosquitoes. The Contractor shall perform adult mosquito surveillance and treatment and control, as specified in the IPMP (especially crepuscular timing restrictions by bat habitat areas per U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service guidance letter). The Contractor shall weekly inspect for adult mosquitoes and treat as necessary (April through October). The Contractor shall reapply pesticides whenever critical levels are reached or mosquito-borne disease outbreaks are detected, based on guidance from the DPW Natural Resources Manager and COR/ACOR.

2.2.1.4 Other Pests of Medical Importance. The Contractor shall survey and control pests of medical importance (to include fleas and ticks) as necessary for the protection of health and safety as outlined in the IPMP.

2.2.2 Vertebrate Pest Animals. The Contractor shall deal with indigenous wild animals and/or feral/domestic animals that are creating a nuisance or hazard IAW the IPMP or as otherwise described herein.

a. 2.2.2.1 Service Calls. The Contractor shall proceed to the specified location, arrive within thirty (30) minutes after notification, pick up the described domestic animal in a humane manner, and impound. The Contractor shall impound domestic animals that have been involved in bite or scratch incidents, are creating a nuisance, are a hazard, or have otherwise been ordered to be impounded. Typically there are 10 to 15 yearly service calls.

b. The Contractor shall humanely trap or pick up all strays ASAP after initial notification. The Contractor shall only use animal handling equipment that has been specifically designed for the humane treatment of domestic animals. The vehicles and animal carriers used for transporting domestic animals shall be cleaned IAW Code of Federal Regulations Title 9, Sec 3.11.

c. Stray animals considered household pets shall be considered as DoD-owned animals until disposition is made; that is, until claimed or released to civil authorities. The Contractor shall inspect stray animals for microchipping, read any microchips that are available, and utilize any other resources to identify and contact the stray animal’s owner. Stray animals shall be confined for a minimum of three (3) working days to provide owners sufficient time to reclaim the animal(s). After this time, the Contractor shall contact local authorities to pick up the animals.

d. If a domestic animal that has been impounded displays signs of injury, illness, or any other trauma that indicates the animal is in need of immediate medical attention; then the nearest DoD Veterinarian must be notified.

2.2.2.2 Bite Incidents. Stray domestic animals that have been involved in bite or scratch incidents must be impounded and quarantined if captured alive; and the nearest DoD veterinarian notified. Indigenous wild mammals that have been involved in bite or scratch incidents must be captured, if possible. If capture is not possible the Picatinny Arsenal Police Department (PAPD) must be notified to safely euthanize the animal without damage to the head. All state protocols for suspected rabies must be followed, with respect to transportation and delivery to the state testing facility.

2.2.2.3 Reporting. The Contractor shall maintain a daily log documenting total mileage driven, locations, animals involved, and any other significant activity or problems associated with animal control. The Contractor shall provide an example of the daily log to the DPW Natural Resources Manager, COR, and KO within ten (10) days after contract award for approval. The daily log shall be available to the DPW Natural Resources Manager, COR, and KO upon request within five (5) calendar days of the request.

2.2.3 Miscellaneous Animal Pests. The Contractor shall control pests that damage grounds, particularly moles and groundhogs, and fill burrows that have been trapped out. The Contractor shall lock the live traps in either the open or closed position during non-duty days; or otherwise remove them. The Contractor shall remove and properly handle animals according to State and IPMP regulations. Diseased animals shall be handled IAW local ordinances and properly disposed.

2.2.3.1 Venomous Snakes. The Timber Rattlesnake and Northern Copperhead are State protected species and must be handled IAW New Jersey protocols for capture and relocation. The IPMC must either be trained in such protocols or contact the DPW Natural Resources Manager or PAPD (IAW IPMP). Snakes calls are usually from April to October and averages 10-20 each.

2.2.4 Vegetation Control. The Contractor shall conduct vegetation control (grassy and broad leaf weeds, forbs, bushes, and trees) IAW the IPMP and the INRMP. The Contractor shall perform vegetation control for firebreaks and ranges (excluding impact areas) with growth retardants or manual means to reduce wildland fire risks as well as weed and brush growth. Outside treatment with herbicides or pesticides shall not be used for vegetation control within one hundred (100) feet from the perimeter of children's play areas or child development centers, IAW AR 608-10. Typically, Arsenal at Large (AAL) weed control is averaging 280 man-hours per year.

2.2.4.1 Weed Control. The Contractor shall minimize the application of herbicide to parade and athletic fields. The Contractor shall ensure that the licenses, certificates, and training of Contractor personnel applying herbicide are valid and kept current. Copies of these licenses and certifications shall be provided to the DPW Natural Resources Manager, COR, and KO within ten (10) calendar days prior to the start of the contract period, and again within ten (10) calendar days upon a change in personnel. Contract herbicides management employees shall not apply herbicides under someone else’s certification. If the Contractor spills or releases any hazardous substances (i.e., substances listed in 40 CFR 302, Designation, Reportable Quantities, and Notification), the Contractor shall notify the COR/ACOR and the Environmental Office by written notification within one (1) hour and IAW the installation Spill Contingency Plan. The Contractor shall submit a consolidated list of all herbicides used during the month, in a monthly herbicide application record, to the DPW Natural Resources Manager and COR/ACOR within ten (10) business days following the month of performance. The Contractor shall only use herbicides listed on the garrison’s Pesticide Use Plan List (PUL).

2.2.4.2 Dams. The Contractor shall remove undesirable vegetation growing on dams by chemical or manual means. The Contractor shall perform vegetation control for dams as needed and directed by the DPW Natural Resources Manager and COR/ACOR and as required in support of Special Events. Vegetation control shall be accomplished as prescribed in the following manual: TM 5-630 (Natural Resources Land Management). There are two dams at Picatinny Lake and Denmark Lake, maintain the spillways, levees, and 50 feet away from the levee toe.

TM 5-630 may be accessed at the below web address.

https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/TM_1_8.aspx

2.3 Other Services.

2.3.1 Spills. The Contractor shall make emergency notification of any pesticide spill by dialing 911 or extension 6666 and shall notify the DPW Natural Resources Manager and COR/ACOR immediately. The Contractor shall submit a Pesticide Spill Notification report for all spills, as required by AR 200-1, Supplement 1 to AR 200-1, installation Spill Contingency Plan and 40 CFR 112.4, to the DPW Natural Resources Manager and COR no later than 1 (one) business day following a pesticide spill incident.

If the Contractor spills or releases any hazardous substances (i.e., substances listed in 40 CFR 302, Designation, Reportable Quantities, and Notification), the Contractor shall notify the DPW Natural Resources Manager, COR/ACOR, and the Environmental Office by written notification within one (1) hour and IAW the installation Spill Contingency Plan.

2.3.2 Special Services. DPW and the COR/ACOR will notify the Contractor as soon as a special service requirement is known. The Contractor shall coordinate special service requirements with the existing pest management schedule. Pricing for this unscheduled service shall be IAW the pre-established unit prices in the contract. Examples of Special Services are occasional or accidental invading pests, to be controlled on an “on call basis”. Additional services for pest control will be executed as Demand Maintenance Orders (DMOs). Examples include, but are not limited to, PM AAL, checking bait boxes, food establishments, and Child Development Center services. These additional services are estimated at approximately 265 per month, based on historical data.

2.3.3 Special Event Services. The Contractor shall provide additional pest control services for special events when necessary in response to Operational Work Orders (OWOs). Special events include, but are not limited to, Very Important Person (VIP) visits, retreats, ribbon cutting ceremonies, and open houses. Additional special services/events may be added during the annual Period of Performance (PoP). The current known special services/events are listed within the TEs – Special Services/Events. When necessary, the Contractor shall deviate from its schedule to meet special event requirements, at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall be authorized one (1) additional duty day to return to its normal operations.

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