(1) 1503020 C PEST CONTROL.pdf

Section C 1503020 Pest Control

1503020 – Pest Control Spec Item Title 1 General Information

1.1 Concept of Operations

2 Management and Administration

2.1 Definitions and Acronyms

2.2 Personnel

2.2.1 Certification, Training and Licensing

2.3 Special Requirements

2.3.1 Business Licensing

2.3.2 Permits

2.3.3 Vehicles

2.3.4 Equipment

2.3.5 Pesticides

2.3.5.1 New Pesticide Request and Planned Pesticide Use (PPU) Sheet

2.3.5.2 Reporting

2.3.6 Disposal

2.3.7 Spills

2.3.8 On-Site Mixing

2.3.9 On-Site Materials Storage

2.3.10 Occupied Spaces

2.3.11 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

2.4 References and Technical Documents

3 Recurring Work

3.1 Scheduled Pest Control

3.1.1 Nuisance Pest Control

3.1.2 Public Health Pest Control

3.1.3 Structure Damaging Pest Control

3.1.4 Lawn, Turf and Ornamental Plant Pest Control

3.1.5 Vegetation Management

3.1.6 Vertebrate Pest Control

3.2 Pest Control Service Orders

3.3 Pest Management Reporting

4 Non-Recurring Work

1503020 - Pest Control Spec Item Title Description 1 General

Information The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation, and other items required to perform pest control services at Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton, Connecticut and associated facilities in New London and Stonington Connecticut.

1.1 Concept of

Operations

The Government’s integrated pest management (IPM) program is intended to emphasize surveys, establish control thresholds, and maintain documentation to track the effectiveness and safety of control efforts. IPM may include techniques such as education, habitat modification, biological control, genetic control, cultural control, mechanical control, physical control, regulatory control, and where necessary, the judicious use of least-hazardous pesticides.

Pesticides, when needed, shall be selected consistent with IPM principles in order to minimize negative impacts on human health and the environment.

The Contractor shall perform pest control services in conformance with the Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) to prevent and control the following pests:

--Nuisance, structure damaging, and disease vector and health arthropod and invertebrate pests

− cockroaches − termites − bees − wasps − ants − fleas − silverfish − stored product pests − mosquitoes − bedbugs

--Vertebrate pests − mice − rats − bats − feral dogs and cats − other nuisance mammals − pigeons and other nuisance birds

Spec Item

Title Description

2 Management and Administration

2.1 Definitions and

Acronyms

Definitions and Acronyms are listed in J-1503020-01.

2.2 Personnel The Contractor shall provide personnel with qualifications, technical knowledge, experience and skills required for efficient operations within the pest control function.

2.2.1 Certification, Training and Licensing

All Contractor personnel who apply pesticides shall be certified by the State of Connecticut in the categories required to perform the work specified in this contract. All work performed shall be in accordance with Federal, state, and local laws, and installation regulations. Copy of State certification for Contractor Personnel shall be provided per Section F.

2.3 Special

Requirements

2.3.1 Business Licensing The Contractor shall possess a business license issued by the State of Connecticut to provide pest control services. Copy of local/state licensing shall be provided per Section F.

2.3.2 Permits The Contractor shall obtain all necessary permits required to perform the work in this contract. Permits include Commercial Operator Certificate and Commercial Supervisory Certificate.. A copy of any applicable permit shall be provided per Section F.

2.3.3 Vehicles Vehicles used to transport pesticides shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher, a spill containment kit capable of containing any potential pesticide spill, an emergency eye wash station, at least two gallons of emergency wash water for personal decontamination, and a first aid kit. All pesticides carried on vehicles shall be stored in a locked compartment separate from the cab of the vehicle.

Vehicles shall not be left unattended at any time unless properly locked and secured. Pest control vehicles shall be marked with the owner's or Contractor's name clearly identified as a pest control vehicle per state regulations. Each vehicle shall display applicable state or federal department of transportation or agency placard and other identification markings as required by Federal, state, or local regulations. All vehicles shall be maintained with a clean and orderly appearance, free from pesticide residues or grime buildup. Vehicles shall not be cleaned, washed, or rinsed on Government property.

2.3.4 Equipment The Contractor shall provide repair and maintenance as necessary to keep all equipment in good operating condition, and take appropriate action regarding the following:

All tanks, hoses, pumps, control valves, and gauges shall be free of visible deterioration, shall not leak, and shall operate at the manufacturer's recommended rates and pressures. Equipment that has failed shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor prior to resuming operations.

Screens, strainers, and filters shall be used and maintained per the pump, sprayer, and nozzle manufacturer's instructions.

Spray nozzles shall deliver spray patterns as specified by the nozzle manufacturer.

Nozzles that become clogged or eroded shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor prior to resuming operations.

Ultra-Low Volume (ULV) equipment shall be calibrated to assure proper flow rate and droplet size of pesticide as required by the label. ULV equipment shall

Item

Title Description be calibrated, including droplet size analysis, 15 days prior to start of work and thereafter every 50 hours of use (or per manufacturer's recommendations), or when the machine is repaired. Calibration and droplet analysis reports, when required, shall be maintained on file and submitted per Section F.

All pesticide dispersal equipment, including bait stations and trays, shall be clearly and plainly marked with "DANGER"..."PESTICIDES", or as required by applicable regulations.

(Specific equipment requirements relevant to individual Pest Groups are further delineated in the Pest Group Requirements in Section J).

2.3.5 Pesticides All pesticides must be used in accordance with Federal, State of Connecticut, local laws, and installation regulations, and any requirements identified in Section J attachments. All pesticides shall be procured, processed, handled, and applied in strict accordance with the manufacturer's label. All pesticides shall be registered with the EPA and the State of Connecticut DEEP pesticide management program.

The Contractor shall maintain a book of labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for pesticides they use or intend to use, and have it readily available for the KO's inspection at all times.

All pesticides used by the Contractor in the US shall be registered with the EPA and applicable state lead agency for the use intended. Planned Pesticide Use Sheets, provided in J-1503020-02, including labels and MSDS for each pesticide intended for use, shall be submitted per Section F with the Contractor’s Work Plan. Approvals may be made for and limited to specific pests and sites. Any proposed changes in pesticide usage shall be submitted per Section F to the KO for approval at least five business days in advance of the anticipated use.

2.3.5.1 New Pesticide

Request and Planned Pesticide Use (PPU) Sheet

The New Pesticide Request and Planned Pesticide Use Sheet shall be included as part of the Contractor’s Work Plan (CWP). One New Pesticide Request and Planned Pesticide Use Sheet shall be filled out for each pest that will be controlled with a pesticide. If more than one pesticide is used to control the pest, one New Pesticide Request and Planned Pesticide Use Sheet shall be filled out for each of the pesticides used per pest. A New Pesticide Request and Planned Pesticide Use Sheet shall be filled out whenever pesticides used to control a pest are changed.

Completed New Pesticide Request and Planned Pesticide Use Sheet shall be attach to the CWP.

The New Pesticide Request and Planned Pesticide Use Sheet shall be filled out on-line. The regional NAVFAC Applied Biology Center must be contacted to obtain a link to the website, password, and instructions to use the system.

2.3.5.2 Reporting See Sections F and J.

2.3.6 Disposal All pesticides, rinse water, and containers shall be disposed of per pesticide label directions. The Contractor shall dispose of any pesticides, pesticide containers, pesticide residue, pesticide rinse water, or any pesticide contaminated articles at an authorized disposal area off-site from the installation.

2.3.7 Spills The Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the government, prevent, report, contain, and clean up all spills on Government property caused by the Contractor, in a manner that complies with applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations and the Installation Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan (available in the PAR office). The contractor's immediate response to a spill of any magnitude is to call the base Fire Department at x3333.

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Title Description

2.3.8 On-Site Mixing The Contractor shall not mix pesticides on Government property unless specifically authorized by the KO. If mixing is authorized, it shall be done at an approved Government furnished facility or over an approved containment device.

All water sources shall be equipped with proper back-flow prevention devices.

An air gap shall be maintained between the water source and the pesticide tank.

2.3.9 On-Site Materials

Storage

The Contractor shall not store pesticides on Government property unless specifically authorized by the KO. If storage is authorized, it shall be done at an approved Government furnished facility, if available. If a Government furnished facility is not available, the contractor shall furnish an approved storage facility.

2.3.10 Occupied Spaces Liquid or aerosol pesticides shall not be applied in occupied spaces when people are present. Dust pesticide formulations shall not be applied in occupied spaces if the dust can be carried by air currents to people. Gel baits, cockroach, rodent, and ant bait stations, or other pesticide formulations that do not volatize or drift in air currents may be applied in occupied spaces.

2.3.11 Personal Protective

Equipment (PPE)

The Contractor shall provide PPE to each of their pest control applicators. This equipment shall include, at a minimum, the PPE required by the pesticide label and MSDS.

2.4 References and

Technical Documents

References and Technical Documents are listed in J-1503020-03.

Spec Item Title Performance

Objective Related Information Performance

Standard 3 Recurring Work The Contractor shall provide pest control services to ensure pests are controlled in a proper and timely manner.

The Contractor shall comply with the Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP), and applicable DoD and OPNAV Instructions, and Federal, state, and local regulations.

The Contractor shall develop and execute a Contractor’s Work Plan (CWP) for pest control.

The CWP shall adhere to applicable References and Technical Documents contained in J-1503020-03 and the Guidance for Contractor Work Plan provided in J-1503020-04.

The CWP shall be submitted per Section F.

The Contractor shall report conditions that promote or are conducive to pest infestations.

These include sanitation problems, improper food storage practices, inadequate exclusion policies, or damaged or missing exclusion devices or the like.

The Contractor shall submit a report of conditions conductive to pest infestation per Section F.

Report must be legible and can be submitted electronically or hand-written.

Pests are controlled to levels and within times specified in the Pest Group Requirements in Section J.

3.1 Scheduled Pest

Control

The Contractor shall provide scheduled pest control services to ensure the appearance and infestation of pests are controlled in a proper and timely manner.

Scheduled pest control services shall include both inspection and treatment of the following categories of pests: nuisance pests, disease vector and health pests.

The Contractor shall perform pest control for disease vectors and pests that may adversely affect the DoD mission and military operations; the health and well-being of people; and structures, material, and property.

Preventive applications of pesticide in the absence of a pest or signs/symptoms of a pest are prohibited, and mosquito larval

Pests are controlled to levels and within times specified in the Pest Group Requirements in Section J.

Pest surveys are conducted at the Frequencies for Scheduled Work specified in J- 1503020-05.

Objective Related Information Performance

Standard control (in special circumstances, such as pre-flood), where it is an effective means of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

3.1.1 Nuisance Pest

Control

The Contractor shall control nuisance pests to ensure facilities are free from nuisance pests.

The Contractor shall perform scheduled pest control for Nuisance Pests at the facilities listed on the Frequencies for Scheduled Work table in J- 1503020-05.

The following nuisance pests/pest areas shall be inspected and treated, as necessary, per the General Requirements and Performance Standards specified within Nuisance Pest Requirements in J-1503020-06:

• 001 Ant Control

• 002 Arthropod Control in

Food Handling Establishments

• 003 Cockroach Control

• 004 Flea Control in and

Around Buildings and Structures

• 005 Miscellaneous Arthropod Pest Control

• 006 Stored Product Pest Control (Arthropods)

Pest surveys are conducted at the Frequencies for Scheduled Work specified in J- 1503020-05.

Pests are controlled to levels and within times specified for Nuisance Pest Requirements in J- 1503020-06.

3.1.2 Public Health Pest

Control

The Contractor shall control public health pests to prevent vector borne diseases or impacts to public health.

The Contractor shall perform scheduled pest control for Public Health Pests at the facilities listed on the Frequencies for Scheduled Work table in J- 1503020-05.

The following public health pest areas shall be inspected and treated, as necessary, per the General Requirements and Performance Standards specified within Public Health Pest Requirements in J-1503020-07:

• 007 Aerial Spray Support and

Operations

• 008 Adult Mosquito Control

• 009 Adult Mosquito Control -

Residual

Pest surveys are conducted at the Frequencies for Scheduled Work specified in J- 1503020-05.

Pests are controlled to levels and within times specified for Disease Vector or Health Pest Requirements in J- 1503020-07.

Objective Related Information Performance

Standard

• 010 Adult Mosquito

Surveillance

• 011 Bed Bugs

• 012 Bee, Wasp, Hornet, and

Stinging Arthropod Control

• 013 Childcare

Facilities/Sensitive Areas Pest Control

• 014 Filth Fly Control

• 015 Larval and Pupal

Mosquito Control

• 016 Larval Mosquito

Surveillance

• 017 Tick Survey and Control

Outdoors

3.1.3 Structure

Damaging Pest Control

The Contractor shall control structure damaging pests to ensure facilities are free of structure damaging pests.

The Contractor shall perform scheduled pest control for Structure Damaging Pests at the facilities listed on the Frequencies for Scheduled Work table in J-1503020-07.

The following structure damaging pest areas shall be inspected and treated, as necessary, per the General Requirements and Performance Standards specified within Structure Damaging Pest Requirements in section J.

• 019 Other Wood Destroying

Organisms (Non-Termite) Control

• 020 Survey for Termite and Wood Destroying Organisms

Pest surveys are conducted at the Frequencies for Scheduled Work specified in J- 1503020-07.

Pests are controlled to levels and within times specified for Structure Damaging Pest section J.

3.1.4 Lawn, Turf and

Ornamental Plant Pest Control

The Contractor shall control lawn, turf and ornamental plant pests to ensure facilities are free of lawn, turf and ornamental plant pests.

The Contractor shall perform scheduled pest control for Lawn, Turf and Ornamental Plant Pests at the facilities listed on the Frequencies for Scheduled Work table in J-1503020-07.

The following lawn, turf and ornamental plant pests/pest areas shall be inspected and treated, as necessary, per the General Requirements and Performance Standards specified within Lawn, Turf and Ornamental Plant Pest Requirements in section J.

Pest surveys are conducted at the Frequencies for Scheduled Work specified in J- 1503020-07.

Pests are controlled to levels and within times specified for Lawn, Turf and Ornamental Plant Pest Requirements in section J.

Objective Related Information Performance

Standard

• 021 Mole Cricket Control

• 022 Turf and Ornamental Pest

Control

3.1.5 Vegetation

Management The Contractor shall manage vegetation to ensure facilities are free of vegetation pests.

The Contractor shall perform vegetation management for aquatic and non-aquatic vegetation pests at the facilities listed on the Frequencies for Scheduled Work table in J- 1503020-07.

The following vegetation pest areas shall be inspected and treated, as necessary, per the General Requirements and Performance Standards specified within Vegetation Management Requirements in section J.

• 023 Aquatic Plant Control

• 024 Industrial Sidewalk, Substation, Vault and Right-of-Way Weed Control

• 025 Turf and Ornamental Bed Weed Control>>

Pest surveys are conducted at the Frequencies for Scheduled Work specified in J- 1503020-07.

Pests are controlled to levels and within times specified for Vegetation Management Requirements in section J.

3.1.6 Vertebrate Pest

Control

The Contractor shall control vertebrate pests to ensure facilities are free of vertebrate pests.

The Contractor shall perform scheduled pest control for Vertebrate Pests at the facilities listed on the Frequencies for Scheduled Work table in J- 1503020-07.

The following vertebrate pest areas shall be inspected and treated, as necessary, per the General Requirements and Performance Standards specified within Vertebrate Pest Requirements in section J.

• 026 Bat Control in Buildings

• 027 Commensal Rodents in and Around Buildings and Structures

• 028 Pest Bird Control

• 029 Pest Vertebrate Control>>

Pest surveys are conducted at the Frequencies for Scheduled Work specified in J- 1503020-07.

Pests are controlled to levels and within times specified for Vertebrate Pest section J.

3.2 Pest Control

Service Orders

The Contractor shall perform service orders in a timely manner to ensure the

The Contractor shall receive pest control trouble calls per the work reception requirements in Annex 2.

Pests are controlled to levels and within times specified in the corresponding pest group

Objective Related Information Performance

Standard appearance and infestations of pests are controlled.

The Contractor shall schedule and perform pest control trouble calls in a way that minimizes disruptions to customers and Government operations.

The Contractor shall respond to pest control trouble calls in accordance with the response times stated for each pest group performance standard in Section J.

From NAVFAC FM&S Terms of Art, total labor hours to complete a trouble call are a maximum of 32 labor hours.

Consult with your local PWD FMD or FEC FM&S PLC prior to modifying this limit Pest control trouble calls are limited to a FFP ceiling of 16 labor hours or $500 in material cost.

The Contractor shall survey the area to determine the level of infestation prior to performing treatment.

The Contractor shall notify the KO upon determination that the pest control trouble call will exceed the specified limit of liability above per reporting requirements in Annex 2 prior to initiation of work. Once pest control trouble call work is initiated, the Contractor is responsible for all costs up to the limit of liability beyond which the Government may issue IDIQ work for work exceeding the Contractor’s limit of liability.

The Government may combine multiple services requirements recently received for the same general area, e.g., floor, of a building or structure into a single trouble call provided the Contractor’s pest control trouble call limit of liability is not exceeded.

requirements in Section J

Objective Related Information Performance

Standard

Submit a monthly summary of completed pest control trouble calls per section F.

Historical Information for Pest Control Trouble Calls is provided in J-1503020-11.

3.3 Pest Management

Reporting

The Contractor shall report pest management operations to ensure the effectiveness and safety of control efforts can be monitored in a proper and timely manner.

The Contractor shall create and submit a completed electronic Pest Management Record for each pest management operation, both chemical and non-chemical, e.g., pest survey, pesticide application, trouble call, per section F.

Refer to the Pest Management Operations Report provided in J- 1503020-12 for a sample of an online Pest Management Record.

The Contractor shall submit the Pest Management Operations Report per Section F using the NAVFAC PPMC approved NAVFAC Online Pesticide Reporting System (NOPRS) located at https://clients.emainc.com/Pest ManagementNET/PesticideLogo n.aspx. Contact the regional NAVFAC PPMC to obtain a password and tutorial instructions on how to use the system.

Reports are accurate, complete and submitted at least monthly.

https://clients.emainc.com/PestManagementNET/PesticideLogon.aspx

Objective Related Information Performance

Standard 4 Non-Recurring

Work Non-Recurring work may be ordered utilizing DoD FEDMALL in accordance with Section H or on a task order in accordance with the

PROCEDURES

FOR ISSUING

ORDERS clause in Section G. The order will specify the exact locations and types of work to be accomplished. The period of performance will be specified in each order.

Refer to Non-Recurring Work ELINs for task listings, descriptions and related requirements. All periods of performance are measured from issue date of order to acceptance of the work. Performance Standards for Non-Recurring work will be the same as those in Spec Item 3 where applicable.

Informational Note: Historical IDIQ Work is provided in J- 1503020-13.