AMENDMENT 1 -Attachment 1 Statement of Work.pdf

Solicitation Number 127EAT26Q0061 Grindstone Pest & Rodent Control Treatment Services

Statement of Requirement

Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District Pest and Rodent Control treatment services.

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, transportation, supplies, and materials to provide pest-control services at four(4) administrative sites at the on the Grindstone Ranger District of the Mendocino National Forest. The pest-control services provided shall adhere to recommend practices to minimize attraction and harboring of rodents, roaches, and other pests and to perform extermination, trapping, and control procedures at regular intervals so the administrative sites shall be free of pests and their residues.

• The Contractor shall thoroughly treat areas of infestation or threatened infestation.

• The Contractor shall perform control operations lawfully, using environmentally safe materials.

• The Contractor shall also provide site-specific recommendations for structural and procedural modifications to aid in pest prevention.

2.0 Background

The Mendocino National Forest is requesting Pest Control services at four (4) administrative sites, three of which will be treated 12 months of the year, and the site at Aler Springs Work Center will be treated 6 months of the year (May – October). These treatments will include both internal and external treatments along with a rodent reduction/elimination service according to the specifications provided. This type of service is likely to continue for future years or until technology replaces current treatment measures.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Period of Performance: The base contract year will begin May 1, 2026, and end June 30, 2027.

Up to four (4) option years may be exercised to extend the period of performance.

Operations: Treatments shall be scheduled so that work is completed between the hours of 8 a.m.

and 4:30pm. Monday through Friday. Permission to work an alternate schedule or hours outside those designated schedules may be requested from the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

In the event services are not provided or required because the facility is closed due to inclement weather, unanticipated holidays declared by the President, failure of the Congress to appropriate funds, etc., the CO (Contracting Officer) or COR shall either:

a. Direct the Contractor to perform the work contractually specified over a number of immediately subsequent day(s) equal to the duration of the shutdown, or

b. Forego the work and reduce payment due to the Contractor for work not performed.

The deduction rate in dollars per day shall be pro-rated. Appropriate adjustments will be made by the CO in the event, services are provided for portions of days, or

c. Reschedule the work on day(s) satisfactory to both parties. Work shall not be required on the following holidays: New Year's Day; Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday;

Presidents' Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth, Independence Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day.

Products: Contractor will provide the manufacturer’s commercial literature and material safety data sheets (MSDS) for each product used on the forest.

The literature and MSDS submittals shall be delivered to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) at the Grindstone Ranger District, 825 N Humboldt Avenue, Willows, CA 95988. Products and their usage must be approved prior to use on the forest.

Manufacturer's Literature: Submit 3 copies of the manufacturer's descriptive data one for each district to be used on this project.

Applicable Specification (attached): CSI Spec: 201200 – PEST CONTROL Referenced Codes with Abbreviations and Acronyms: Wherever the following acronyms are used in the specifications or on the drawings, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented.

Codes and Standards: The work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work and as listed in the individual sections of the project specifications. This Contract incorporates materials, applications, and tests by reference, with the same force and effect as when they were given in full text.

Conflict: Where a conflict occurs between reference documents and project specifications, the project specifications shall govern.

Measurements: The square footage provided of each facility are approximate.

Equipment: None.

Security, Safety and Liability: The Contractor shall be responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of the Contractor's employees or Subcontractors.

Safety: The Contractor shall be responsible for instructing company employees in appropriate safety measures. The Contractor must comply with the applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards specified under 29 CFR part 1910 and other Federal, State, and local regulations for the purpose of providing safety precautions to all employees subject to exposure as a result of extermination work performed under this contract.

Hazard Communication Training: The Contractor shall provide their employees with Hazard Communication training within one month after award of the contract or within one month after hiring a new employee. Per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard, this training also includes instruction on the appropriate handling of chemicals requiring a Material Safety Data Sheet.

Lost and Found Property: The Contractor shall ensure all articles of possible personal or monetary value found by the service provider(s) or inspector(s) are turned into the COR or the Contracting Officer.

Property and Personal Damage: The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to property and to persons, including third parties that occurs because of his or his agent's or employee's fault or negligence. The term "third parties" is constructed to include employees of the Government.

OTHER RESTRICTIONS:

Smoking Restrictions: There is no interior space for the Contractor or his/her employees to smoke.

Drug Use: The Contractor shall not be under the influence of, or be in possession of, any narcotic, hallucinogenic, marijuana, barbiturate, amphetamine, or alcohol while on Government property. This prohibition shall not apply in cases where the drug is prescribed for a patient by a licensed physician.

Soliciting or Vending: The Contractor shall not solicit or sell any items while on Government property.

Weapons and Firearms: The Contractor shall not possess weapons or firearms while on Government property.

Gambling: The Contractor shall not participate in games while on Government property.

Circumstances to Be Reported: The Contractor or the Contractor's employees will report to the Contracting Officer or COR any circumstances of needed repairs of the facility, or unusual circumstances, that may affect the performance of the work and unhealthy or hazardous conditions.

Licensing, Permitting and Responsibilities: The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the Contractor's fault or negligence. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract.

Insurance Requirements: Before work may begin on this project, the Contractor shall provide the documentation required in this section. Failure to provide the information will not change the date for starting work. Contract time may begin before the contractor is permitted to work. If the contractor fails to provide the documentation within 10 calendar days after contract time begins, the contract may be terminated for cause in accordance with FAR 52.212-4.

Worker's Compensation Insurance: The Contractor shall provide evidence of Worker's Compensation Insurance or a written explanation as to why the Contractor is exempt from the requirement. NOTE: The Contractor working alone is not required to carry the insurance.

Description and Frequency of Tasks:

Stonyford Administrative Site The Contractor shall provide pest control services on 5 buildings all located at the administrative site (see attached map). The work consists of:

1. Treating the Main Office (3069 sf), Engine Office (830 sf), Hot Shot Office (2400 sf), Engine Barracks (1799 sf), and Hot Shot Barracks (2016 sf).

2. Spraying inside each facility around the base of all the interior and exterior walls and then spraying outside along the exterior walls and foundation.

3. Setting out rodent traps, then providing and restocking a supply of rodent traps, and disposing of any traps that are full.

4. Treating each of the buildings listed above monthly.

A site visit is recommended, please contact Susan Knight-Ashley at 530-963-3128.

Location: This project is located in Colusa County, California. The work site is at 5171 Ladoga Stonyford Road, Stonyford Ca 95979

Elk Creek Office The Contractor shall provide pest control services on 1 building located at Elk Creek Work Center. The work consists of:

1. Treating the modular office (1761 sf).

2. Spraying inside each facility around the base of all the interior and exterior walls and then spraying outside along the exterior walls and foundation.

3. Setting out rodent traps, then providing and restocking a supply of rodent traps, and disposing of any traps that are full.

4. Treating the buildings listed monthly.

A site visit is recommended, please contact Sabrina Criner, Support Services Specialist, 530- 884-4658.

Location: This project is located in Glenn County, California. The work site is at 3286 County Road 308, Elk Creek 95939 Alder Springs Administrative Site

The Contractor shall provide pest control services on 2 buildings all located at the Alder Springs Work Center. The work consists of:

1. Treating the Barracks (2200 sf), and Office (2638 sf).

2. Spraying inside each facility around the base of all the interior and exterior walls and then spraying outside along the exterior walls and foundation.

3. Setting out rodent traps, then providing and restocking a supply of rodent traps, and disposing of any traps that are full.

4. Treating each of the buildings listed above monthly from May to October of each year for a total of six(6) monthly treatments. No winter treatments shall be required.

A site visit is recommended, please contact Sabrina Criner, Support Services Specialist, 530- 884-4658 .

Location: This project is located in Glenn County, California. The work site is at 335 County Road 307, Elk Creek, Ca 95939

Willows Office The Contractor shall provide pest control services on 2 buildings all located at the Mendocino Supervisor’s Office. The work consists of:

1. Treating the office (19,100 sf), and warehouse (7,276 sf).

2. Spraying inside each facility around the base of all the interior and exterior walls and then spraying outside along the exterior walls and foundation.

3. Setting out rodent traps, then providing and restocking a supply of rodent traps, and disposing of any traps that are full.

4. Treating each of the buildings listed above monthly.

A site visit is recommended, please contact Sabrina Criner, Support Services Specialist, 530-884-4658.

Location: This project is located in Glenn County, California. The work site is at the Mendocino National Forest Supervisor’s Office, 825 North Humboldt Ave, Willows Ca 95988.

Call when Needed (CWN) for additional Pest Control services

1. The Contractor shall provide additional pest control services on a “call when needed” basis for any of the above nine (4) Administrative Sites. This would be used only on an “as needed” basis in-between the regular scheduled treatments.

2. The cost for this service shall be based on the unit price for servicing that particular Administrative Site as priced out in the schedule of items.

3. The Contractor shall respond to these exceptional circumstances and begin the necessary work within 48 hours after receipt of the request or within a timeframe as agreed upon by the COR.

4.0 Contractor Furnished

The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, materials, supplies, and equipment required to meet the terms of the contract except those listed under Government Furnished Components.

Contractor-furnished equipment shall include but is not limited to:

• Sprayers to treat interior and exterior.

• Rodent Traps or the like.

• Brooms, Shovels, extension cords or any other hand tools needed to meet the requirements of the contract.

• Protective equipment such as gloves, safety eyeglasses, and any other safety equipment needed to execute the contract.

Government-Furnished:

The Government shall supply the limited utilities for the performance of work under this contract. Each district has potable water, electrical power, and toilets available for contractor use. Adequate space exists at the project sites for parking vehicles and equipment, but no storage or stockpiling of materials shall be allowed.

Contractor shall operate and park vehicles and equipment within existing roadways and parking areas.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Location Service Months Stonyford Work Center – 12 treatments All 12 months of the year.

Elk Creek Work Center – 12 treatments All 12 months of the year.

Alder Springs Work Center– 6 treatments May, June, July, August, September, October Mendocino N.F. Supervisor’s Office – 12 treatments. All 12 months of the year.

• The COR will be notified 10 days in advance of the treatment locations and dates.

Arrangements for entry of the building will be made through the districts points of contact.

• A Post Treatment report will be sent to the COR including a description of the location, what services were rendered, and any other pertinent information that needs to be shared with the forest by the COR and/or the Contracting Officer.

• Periodic inspections shall be held at each site throughout the year to verify the work.

6.0 Travel

Contractor is solely responsible for all travel to and from all worksites.

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Personnel: All work performed under this contract shall be in a skillful and professional manner. The Contractor shall employ personnel qualified and capable to perform extermination services and shall provide a list of Contractor personnel and contact information for those who will be on the premises, including any changes that occur and for what purpose(s). Persons under the age of 18 are not permitted on the premises while work is performed.

Only the Contractor and Contractor's employees shall be permitted in the buildings. The Contractor shall prohibit employees from disturbing employees or using government telephones or other office equipment, leaving the Government building unlocked, or using any Government employee's property. The Contracting Officer may, in writing, require the Contractor to remove from the work any employee the Contracting Officer deems incompetent, careless, or otherwise objectionable, or for theft, possession and/or removal of materials, supplies, equipment, or any Government property.

8.0 Security Requirements - N/A

9.0 Data Rights - N/A

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards - N/A 4 - Estimated Start Date & Contract Time Start: May 1, 2026 (Treatments would not commence until snow has melted off the site.)

Time: Base Year: May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027

Option Year 1: May 1, 2027 to April 30, 2028 Option Year 2: May 1, 2028 to April 30, 2029 Option Year 3: May 1, 2029 to April 30, 2030 Option Year 4: May 1, 2030, to April 30, 2031

7 - Technical Proposal Contract award will be based on price, past performance and technical approach.

Schedule Notes:

a) Please see the Statement of Work section within this solicitation document for the specific requirements pertaining to each of the above items.

b) Items labeled as optional are not required to be exercised by the government. If exercised, the contractor will be required to perform the optional work in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract.

c) b) One award will be made from this solicitation, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

Technical Data Technical data and supporting documents associated with this solicitation are available through the following sources:

1. Solicitation Attachments. The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the “Attachment/links” section of the posting.

List of Attachments:

Attachment 1 – Solicitation Terms and Conditions Attachment 2 – Statement of Work Attachment 3 – Schedule of Items Attachment 4 – Section 201200 – Pest Control and Vicinity Maps (5) Attachment 5 - Wage Determination – 2015-5675 Revision 28 Dated 3/30/2026 - 10 Pages Date(s) and Place(s) of Delivery and Acceptance/Location Period of Performance: Contract Award through 05/01/2026 – 06/30/2027

Timeline for Delivery shall occur no later than 06/30/2027.

Delivery Location:

Pest & Rodent control services at Grindstone Ranger District, Mendocino National Forest, 825 N Humbolt Avenue, Willows, CA 95988.

Point of Contact: Shannon Pozas 530-721-9946 shannon.pozas@usda.gov mailto:shannon.pozas@usda.gov