Revised SOW Amend 01.pdf

EYNF Pest Control Maintenance Solicitation #: 12445021Q0008 Amendment 01

Attachment 01

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, transportation, labor, and supervision, necessary to provide, develop and implement an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan at several locations of USDA Forest Service El Yunque National Forest, Rio Grandes, El Portal Road 191 Km 4.4, Puerto Rico.

1.1 PRINCIPAL WORK AREAS

SITE LOCATION SQUARE FEET

(approx.)

Stone House Road 191 Km.12.4, Rio Grande P.R 00745 3,800

Supervisor Office (SO) Crespo Building Road #3, Kilometer 23.9 Parque Industrial las Flores, Rio Grande, PR 00745

6,200

La Coca Falls store Road 191 Km. 8.1, Rio Grande PR 00745 400

Water Treatment Plant Road. 988, (Intersection with Road 191) Km.0.1 Rio Grande P.R. 00745

3,200

Yokahu Tower site & bathrooms Road 191 Km. 9.0, Rio Grande P.R. 00745 900

Palo Colorado store & bathrooms Road 191 Km.12.0, Rio Grande P.R 00745 800 El Verde Historic House, Garage (office space) & Ranger house

Road186 Km 22.1 Sector El Verde, Rio Grande P.R.

00745

5,600

*El Portal Building Road 191 Km.4.2, Rio Grande P.R 00745 42,000

**Catalina Building Road 191 Km.4.5, Rio Grande P.R 00745 17,000

*Portal is under construction, projected opening date on November 2021.

**Catalina is under construction, projected opening date May 2022.

Contract award is anticipated to include one (1) base year and up to four (4) option years.

2.0 REQUIREMENTS.

2.1 SERVICES. This contract will cover the requirements for Pest Control Services to include General Pest Control and Termite Control using Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The Offeror shall provide all labor, materials, services, skills, supervision and necessary tools and equipment needed to perform a full range of pest control services, to include general pest/insect fumigation services and rodent control with the use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) when possible and/or upon request, for all locations specified in Section B. Wildlife Pest Control Services are NOT included in the scope of work of this contract. The contractor’s IPM plan shall establish the strategy and methods for conducting a safe, effective, and environmentally sound pest management program.

Awarded Contractor may review the installation’s historical records of pest activity and abatement actions, survey facilities and grounds, consult with the base Pest Management Coordinator and or the PMC in order to develop a pest management plan.

In developing the IPM plan, the Contractor may want to address continuous monitoring, pest response and removal procedures, ground support to FS and EN (Eastern National Service) operations (if any), record keeping, warranties, pest education and communication to installations personnel prevent pests and disease vectors.

The IPM approach should use targeted (effective, environmentally sound) methods including habitat/facility modification, biological/genetic/cultural control, mechanical/physical control, and where necessary, the judicious use of least hazardous pesticides.

The IPM plan shall comply with all applicable Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), state/local regulatory guidance on pesticide, disposal and applications, DoDI 4150.7, DoD Pest Management Program, 22 April 1996, and AFI 32-1053, Pest Management Program, 1 April 1999.

The Contractor shall commence services after notification from the Contracting Officer (CO). The Contractor must notify the CO or the designated representative of all unexpected pest situations at any location. The Contractor shall prepare and submit a written report within two (2) business days after service is completed. The report shall include the date and time of the service call, the service performed, equipment used, and the name of the technician performing the maintenance.

2.1.1 Performance Objective. The Contractor shall develop and submit an IPM Plan in a timely manner for approval and immediate implementation. Typical household variety pests are not present. All pesticides are disposed of properly at an approved off disposal area by the contractor. Rodents are maintained at low density. Any bait system is to be placed in tamper resistant bait stations secured to a wall or non-moving surface. All bait stations must be labeled with contact and emergency contact phone number to be placed on bait station.

2.1.2 Emergency Calls. The contractor shall respond to emergency service calls within 24 hours after notification at any time (during and/or after business hours, 8am – 5pm, including weekends and holidays). Only the Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist or the Contracting Officer Representative are authorized to make an emergency call. The contractor shall prepare and submit a written report within two (2) business days after the emergency service. The report shall include the date and time of the service call, the repairs performed, and the name of the technician performing the repairs.

2.1.3 Services. If during routine services it is discovered unexpected services are needed, the contractor will notify the CO or designated representative of the services needed and associated cost of service not covered in the basic service contract. No work is to be done to address the unexpected service without authorization from the CO.

The Government reserves the right to pursue service through any procurement means available and/or required by Federal regulation.

Personnel List. The Contractor shall furnish the CO a complete list of the name, address, and date of birth of each employee engaged in the performance of this contract.

The Government may require additional information to establish the identity and legal employment status of each employee having access to Government buildings or facilities.

3.0 QUALITY CONTROL.

The contractor shall develop and maintain a quality control program to ensure systematic inspection of facilities and grounds for pests from work performance verification and increment/reductions related to pest and a continuous pest prevention education program for FS employees.

Contractor will be required to prepare two (2) MSDS copies of all pesticides to be used for this service and coordinate with COR for locations of copies.

The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify and prevent defective services from reoccurring as pest population grows back up.

At a minimum, the Contractor shall develop quality control procedures that address the areas identified in paragraph 1.1, and for performance objectives in paragraph 2.1.1.

A Quality Control Inspector (name, email, and cell phone number) must be appointed and notified in writing to the CO and designated official.

3.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government will evaluate (every 2 months) the contractor’s performance in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

3.2 GOVERNMENT REMEDIES. The CO shall follow the requirements of FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items (May 1997), for contractor’s failure to correct nonconforming services.

4.0 GREEN PURCHASING. The Contractor shall utilize products and materials that promote energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, use of recovered materials, that are environmentally preferable, with recycled content and that are recyclable, and are energy efficient (Energy Star-qualified) to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use, detracting from the overall quality delivered or non-compatible with manufacturers ' operations & maintenance standards.

The Contractor must comply with the Agricultural Act of 2014; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation ; Executive Order (EO) 13514, "Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance ," dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, "Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management," dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, "Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement," dated February 2012, to provide bio based products.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use, detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the CO or designated representative.

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract for which biobased products are available. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that the Contractor be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.

Product

Description

Categories

ZM-X

Bio-based control for biofouling organisms, including zebra and quagga mussels

25% Pest Control Other 79% Animal Repellents

Biobased products that are designated for preferred procurement under USDA's Bio-preferred Program must meet the required minimum biobased content as stated in the USDA Final Rule available at www.biopreferred.gov. The Contractor should provide data for their biobased products such as biobased content and source of bio-based material.

In addition to the biobased products designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the Bio- preferred Program, the Contractor is encouraged to use other commercially available biobased products.

Additionally, at the end of performance under this contract, the selected Contractor shall compile a complete list of biobased products and dollar value, purchased to carry out the contract requirements.

This information must be reported to http://www.sam.gov, with a copy to the CO and the designated representative, prior to submission of the final invoice.

5.0 HOURS OF OPERATION.

Office Space areas - Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.

http://www.biopreferred.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/

Field Sites area - Sun to Sat from 6:30am to 5:00pm.

Office Space Areas: Perform Service (COR prior coordination) Supervisor Office (SO) 6:00am – 8:00am El Portal Building 6:00am – 8:00am Catalina Building 6:00am – 8:00am Field Sites Areas:

Stone House 6:30am – 4:30pm La Coca Falls Store 6:30am – 4:30pm Water Treatment Plant 6:30am – 4:30pm Yokahu Tower site & bathrooms 6:30am – 4:30pm Palo Colorado Store & bathrooms 6:30am – 4:30pm El Verde Historic House, Garage (office space) & Ranger house

6:30am – 4:30pm

Work at the Government site is permissible on Federal holidays or weekends, but subject to approval by Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and/or the Contracting Officer (CO).

Recognized Federal Holidays:

New Year’s Day, January 1* Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Third Monday in January Washington’s Birthday (President’s Day), Third Monday in February Memorial Day, Fourth Monday in May Independence Day, July 4* Labor Day, First Monday in September Columbus Day, October 12* Veterans Day, November 11* Thanksgiving, Fourth Thursday in November Christmas, December 25*

6.0 BASIS OF AWARD

The basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

See Section E for evaluation process.

7.0 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

The selected contractor will have an active license on pest control management, specifically assigned to support this contract. Contractor will not be permitted on premises to do service if it fails to maintain license/permits and contract will be deemed voided.

Contractor employees/technicians that apply pesticides must have a PR pesticide application certificate/license. Contractor will be responsible to ensure these certificates/licenses and training related to pesticides are kept current.

Mixing and storage of pesticides must be performed off installation.