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Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area Pest Control Services 5 Ave B Fort Smith, MT 59035

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide pest control services for spiders, box elder bugs, and general insects at 21 buildings located within the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area north district in Fort Smith, Montana, and south district in Lovell, Wyoming.

Treatment shall address pest activity on the interior and exterior of each building. Services shall include inspection and treatment of areas where spiders, box elder bugs, and general insects are commonly found, using methods and products appropriate for the facility and consistent with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

The Contractor shall use integrated pest-management practices and shall apply pesticides only as necessary to accomplish the required pest-control objectives. Pesticide applications shall be performed in accordance with product labels and all applicable laws and regulations.

There are 21 buildings included in the service area. 15 buildings are park housing units and require a minimum 14-day advance notice to residents before scheduled treatment.

Square footages listed below are approximate and are provided for estimating and service-planning purposes.

Fort Smith, Montana

· Administration Building: Two floors, approximately 4,000 square feet per floor — 8,000 square feet total

· Maintenance Shop: One floor, approximately 4,000 square feet

· 10 Housing Units: One floor, approximately 1,500 square feet each — 15,000 square feet total

· 4 Housing Units: Two floors, approximately 3,000 square feet each, including basements — 12,000 square feet total

· Ok-A-Beh Marina: One floor, approximately 1,200 square feet Fort Smith estimated service area: 40,200 square feet Lovell, Wyoming

· 1 Housing Unit: Two floors, approximately 3,000 square feet including basement

· Resource Management Shop: One floor, approximately 3,200 square feet

· Ranger Station: One floor, approximately 1,300 square feet

· Horseshoe Bend Marina: One floor, approximately 1,300 square feet Lovell estimated service area: 8,800 square feet Total estimated service area: 49,000 square feet

SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

1. Scheduled Treatment Cycles The Contractor shall provide two scheduled treatment cycles per contract year:

· One Spring treatment cycle

· One Fall treatment cycle Treatment windows shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or designated Government point of contact.

Each treatment cycle shall include service to all 21 buildings unless otherwise directed by the COR.

2. Housing Units The Contractor shall provide the Government with sufficient advance notice to allow the Government to provide residents with a minimum 14-day notice prior to treatment.

The Contractor shall coordinate scheduling with the COR to minimize disruption to residents and Government operations.

3. Pest Control Coverage Services shall include control of:

· Spiders

· Box elder bugs

· General insects, including nuisance and occasional invader insects reasonably associated with the facilities Services shall include interior and exterior treatment as appropriate to the building and pest condition.

If the Contractor observes evidence of rodent activity while performing the contracted insect/spider service, the Contractor may notify the COR; however, no rodent-control work shall be performed unless separately authorized by the Government under an appropriate contract action.

4. Records and Reporting For each treatment cycle, the Contractor shall provide documentation identifying:

· Date of service

· Buildings treated

· General pest conditions observed

· Treatment performed

· Products/pesticides applied, when applicable

· Areas requiring follow-up attention

· Any conditions that may contribute to recurring pest activity

5. Environmental and Safety Requirements The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local pesticide regulations and product-label requirements.

Applications shall be performed in a manner that minimizes exposure to visitors, employees, residents, wildlife, and the environment.

The Contractor shall coordinate pesticide applications with the COR when treatment may affect occupied housing units, visitor facilities, work areas, or other sensitive locations.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base Period The base period of performance shall be 12 months from the date of award or notice to proceed.

Option Periods The Government may exercise up to four (4) option years.

Annual Service Frequency The Contractor shall provide two scheduled treatment cycles per contract year, consisting of:

· One Spring treatment cycle

· One Fall treatment cycle Treatment windows shall be coordinated with the COR or designated Government point of contact.