05. Bismarck Pest Control PWS.pdf

Performance Work Statement

Western Area Power Administration North Dakota Maintenance Office Pest and Odor Control Contract

CONTENTS

1. Purpose and Scope

2. Security

3. Personnel

4. Safety and Health

5. Equipment

6. Contractor Responsibility

7. Environmental Quality Protection

8. Payment

1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has identified the need for pest and odor control services for its Bismarck, ND buildings.

Administrative Office building (707 N Bismarck Expressway) – Quarterly pest control services.

Monthly odor control services, two units, one in each bathroom.

Substation Control Building (709 N Bismarck Expressway) – Monthly pest control services.

Monthly odor control services, one unit.

Warehouse and Buildings 2 & 3 (700 N Bismarck Expressway) – Monthly pest control services.

Monthly odor control service for warehouse, four units, one in each bathroom.

The Contractor shall furnish all material and labor including but not limited to traps, bait, chemicals, and equipment required to perform an effective pest and odor control. The pest control program includes rats, mice, roaches, silverfish, ants, spiders, boxelder bugs and other crawling insects. The work performed under this contract shall be subject to inspection by WAPA’s Contracting Officer (CO) listed in Appendix A.

2. SECURITY

2.1 Entrance to all WAPA facilities will be coordinated with the CO or other WAPA representative.

3. PERSONNEL

3.1 Contract Employees

WAPA reserves the right to restrict the entry of any Contractor employee, or prospective contractor employee who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, or general well-being of WAPA or Contractor personnel and the operation of the WAPA facilities upon which work is being performed. WAPA may also restrict employment of any Contractor or prospective Contractor employee for which adequate evidence of training or any required certification/license has not been provided to WAPA.

3.2 Contractor Employee Qualifications

The Contractor shall provide personnel that are trained, certified, or licensed to apply pesticides by the applicable State authority.

4. SAFETY AND HEALTH, GENERAL

4.1 General

The Contractor shall conduct a safety/health program and take all reasonable precautions to protect the safety and health of employees, members of the public and prevent damage to public and private property. Do not allow any employee, whether directly employed or employed through subcontract or onsite supply contract, to work in surroundings or under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to their health or safety.

Contractor personnel shall comply with all applicable provisions of the State Labor and Industries Safety and Health Regulations, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Title 40 CFR 170 (Worker Protection Standard) and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

4.2 Conflict In Requirements

If there is a conflict between the requirements of these specifications and applicable Federal, State, or local safety, health, or industrial regulations or codes, the more stringent requirements shall prevail.

4.3 Personal Injury/Illness:

(1) Job-Related Injuries/Illnesses: Job-related injuries/illnesses to Contractor employees shall be reported to the CO. Injuries/illnesses shall be posted to the OSHA 200 Log and OSHA Form 101 and shall be available for review by the CO.

(2) Public Injury: Injuries to the public arising out of this contract shall be reported to the CO immediately.

4.4 Equipment and Motor Vehicle Accidents

Work site equipment and motor vehicle accidents, regardless of extent of injury or cost, shall be reported to the CO within 24 hours.

4.5 Property Damage

Damage to property, regardless of cost, shall be reported to the CO as soon as possible.

When requested by the CO, participate in any investigation of accidents or incidents, including near- miss type incidents.

4.6 Fire Safety

In addition to OSHA fire protection and prevention requirements vehicles shall be equipped at all times with a fire extinguisher appropriate for extinguishing small fires.

5. EQUIPMENT

5.1 The Contractor shall furnish all material and labor including but not limited to traps, bait, chemicals, and equipment required to perform an effective pest control.

6. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

6.1 The Contractor must be currently licensed to apply pesticides in the State where the applications are required and experienced in all aspects of pesticide application. The Contractor shall obtain all required Federal and State licenses and permits. The Contractor will provide competent supervision and take all necessary precautions to protect persons or property against injury or damage.

6.2 The Contractor shall train personnel in compliance with EPA Title 40 CFR 170. The Contractor shall ensure that each employee entering the work site has experience, training, certification, skills, and knowledge necessary to safely and competently perform their assigned tasks. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure each employee receives continued safety and health training addressing the hazards associated with the work and the measures necessary to control or eliminate the hazards.

6.3 The Contractor shall determine if personal protective equipment and other health and safety related equipment is required for performing the work covered by this Statement of Work. The contractor shall furnish all required equipment and ensure his employees use it.

6.4 Proper application of pesticides is the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

6.5 All chemical spills will be cleaned up immediately by the Contractor at his own expense and to the applicable regulations.

6.6 Performance of this contract shall be accomplished without unnecessarily interfering with other contract work or Government activities.

7. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PROTECTION

7.1 Environmental Requirements

The Contractor shall comply with Federal, State, and local environmental laws and regulations.

The sections below further specify the requirements.

7.2 Disposal of Waste Material

Dispose or recycle waste material in accordance with applicable Federal, State and Local regulations and ordinances. In addition to the requirements of the Contract Clause “Cleaning Up”, remove all waste material from the application site.

No waste shall be left on WAPA property, right-of-way, or easement. Burning or burying of waste material is not permitted.

Cleanup is to be done during the progress of work and upon completion. All empty containers must be disposed of by the Contractor in accordance with applicable regulations. No empty pesticide containers will be disposed of on WAPA property. The Contractor is responsible for removal from WAPA property all litter and/or garbage generated by the Contractor, his employees, or representatives.

Manage hazardous and non-hazardous wastes in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

Contractor shall submit to the COR copies of manifests and final disposal certificates for all State and Federal designated hazardous waste. Wastes shall be reduced by recycling, reusing, or reprocessing.

7.3 Contractor's Liability for Regulated Material Incidents

The Contractor is solely liable for all expenses related to spills, mishandling, or incidents of regulated material attributable to his actions or the actions of his subcontractors. This includes all response, investigation, cleanup, disposal, permitting, reporting, and requirements from applicable environmental regulation agencies.

The actions of the Contractor employees, agents, and subcontractors shall be properly managed at all times on WAPA property.

7.4 Pesticides

The term “pesticide” includes herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides and fungicides. Pesticides shall only be used in accordance with EPA-approved labeling.

Use EPA registered pesticides for labeled purposed only.

Submit a copy of the pesticide use plan to the CO for approval 15 days prior to use. Approval of the plan is for the purpose of determining compliance with the specifications only and shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations.

The plan shall contain: 1) a description of the pesticide 2) where it is to be applied, 3) the application rate, 4) a copy of the labels, 5) the Material Data Safety Sheets.

The Pesticide Use Plan may be combined with the Spill Prevention Notification and Cleanup Plan described above, but the combined plan must address both requirements.

8. PAYMENT

8.1 Payment Requirements:

• The pesticide application is complete for any given site.

• A properly completed and documented invoice shall be submitted to Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).