Statement of Work (Services) Lassen Volcanic National Park

North and South District Ant and Wasp Control

Table of Contents

1.0 Background

2.0 Scope

3.0 Place of Performance

4.0 Tasks - Locations, Frequency of Service

5.0 Delivery

6.0 Safety And Environmental Compliance

7.0 Quality Assurance / Quality Control

8.0 Period of Performance

9.0 Park Contacts

10.0 Payments, Reporting And Communication

1. BACKGROUND:

The National Park Service (NPS) at Lassen Volcanic National Park has a service requirement for comprehensive ant and wasp control services at multiple park locations and facilities in both the North and South Districts. Services shall focus on inspection, monitoring, prevention, treatment, and suppression of ant and wasp activity in accordance with the requirements outlined in this Statement of Work.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES:

The Contractor shall provide professionally trained, licensed, and qualified technicians to inspect, monitor, treat, and perform follow-up services necessary to control ant and wasp activity. The Contractor shall use integrated pest management practices and treat known activity areas. Services include placement and servicing of monitors, baits, and traps;

application of approved pesticides; and removal of active wasp nests where accessible and safe using the Contractor's normal means and methods.

This contract is limited to ant and wasp control. Cobweb removal and control of other pests are not included. The Contractor shall identify conditions that contribute to pest activity and provide location-specific recommendations for physical corrective measures.

The Contractor shall not caulk, seal, repair, or otherwise alter park structures. The NPS will separately evaluate and perform any approved physical corrective work.

The four pesticides listed below are currently approved for use under this contract. The Contractor shall not substitute another product without prior written NPS approval. When a listed product is unavailable because of a manufacturer, regional availability, or supply-chain issue, the Contractor shall submit a Request for Information to the Contracting Officer describing the circumstances, providing supporting documentation, and recommending an equivalent EPA-approved and California-registered alternative with product specifications and label information. Submit a substitution request at least two weeks before the proposed use whenever practicable because NPS review may require regional or Washington-level coordination.

All pesticides shall be registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for the intended use and shall comply with applicable California pesticide requirements.

Products shall be applied in strict accordance with their labels and all contract requirements.

Insecticides:

Terro Ant Killer II Liquid Ant Baits 149-8 Yes PT Wasp Freeze II Wasp & Hornet Insecticide 499-550 Yes Advance Granular Carpenter Ant Bait 499-370 Yes Fedona CS 499-570 Yes

3. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

These services are to be provided within Lassen Volcanic National Park, which spans Shasta and Tehama Counties in California.

Lassen Volcanic National Park Headquarters 38050 Hwy. 36 East Mineral, CA 96063-0100

4. TASKS – BUILDING IDENTIFICATIONS, LOCATIONS, SQUARE FOOTAGES, AND

KNOWN PEST ISSUES AND TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Building Number Location Building Square Footage Issue (Ant, Wasp)

1 Mineral HQs 2975 Ants

2 Mineral HQs 2400 Ants

3 Mineral HQs 572 Ants

4 Mineral HQs 1350 Ants

5 Mineral HQs 380 Ants

6 Mineral HQs 1240 Ants

7 Mineral HQs 380 Ants

8 Mineral HQs 1040 Ants

9 Mineral HQs 710 Ants

10 Mineral HQs 1040 Ants

11 Mineral HQs 1553 Ants

12 Mineral HQs 640 Ants

13 Mineral HQs 1605 Ants

14 Mineral HQs 2300 Ants

16 Mineral HQs 665 Ants

17 Mineral HQs 787 Ants

23 Mineral HQs 6698 Wasps

24 Mineral HQs 5400 Wasps

101 Mineral HQs 1570 Ants

115 Mineral HQs 1570 Ants

109 Mineral HQs 1213 Ants

110 Mineral HQs 1440 Ants

111 Mineral HQs 1440 Ants

120 Mineral HQs 1570 Ants

225 Mineral HQs 4230 Ants

260 Mineral HQs 4230 Ants

261 Mineral HQs 1213 Ants

265 Mineral HQs 4230 Ants

Building Number Location Building Square Footage Issue (Ant, Wasp)

388 Mineral HQs 824 Ants

671 Mineral HQs 1912 Ants

AL Mineral HQs 3300 Ants

350 Southwest Visitors Center 8900 Ants

1 Volcano Adventure Camp 960 Ants

2 Volcano Adventure Camp 960 Ants

39 Loomis Residence 1773 Ants

40 Loomis Residence- Garage 597 Ants

43 Loomis Museum 2700 Ants

X Loomis Plaza Restroom 534 Ants

41 Discovery Center 1560 Ants

42 Discovery Center Garage 525 Ants

656 Manzanita Lake Housing 850 Ants

657 Manzanita Lake Housing 850 Ants

658 Manzanita Lake Housing 850 Ants

659 Manzanita Lake Housing 850 Ants

660 Manzanita Lake Housing 850 Ants

661 Manzanita Lake Housing 850 Ants

662 Manzanita Lake Housing 850 Ants

663 Manzanita Lake Housing 850 Ants

664 Manzanita Lake Housing 850 Ants

665 Manzanita Lake Housing 850 Ants

666 Manzanita Lake Housing 850 Ants

667 Manzanita Lake Housing 850 Ants

668 Manzanita Lake Housing 850 Ants

669 Manzanita Lake Housing 850 Ants

672 Manzanita Lake Housing 1950 Ants

387 Manzanita Lake Housing 1292 Ants

North District Manzanita Lake Housing Area, Loomis Museum, Loomis Residence and Plaza Restroom and the adjacent Discovery Center located just across the street. Services in this location will occur in the months of May, June, August, and October. The contractor shall set monitors in homes and traps as necessary while applying treatments for ant control. The Housing area can be accessed traveling east from the city of Redding on State Hwy 44 East. Proceed 51 miles from Redding and turn right onto Park Road Hwy 89.

Continue 0.1 miles to the Manzanita Lake Housing and Maintenance Yard. The Loomis plaza is located approximately 1 mile after turning onto Park Road Hwy 89.

• Southwest Visitors Center can be accessed by heading east on State Hwy 36E from the town of Mineral. Continue approximately 5 miles turning left onto State Why 89 towards Lassen Volcanic National Park. Proceed approximately 4 miles and the Park Visitors Center is located just past the southwest entrance station on the right.

• Loomis Museum, Residence, Plaza and Naturalist Center (noted on map as Discovery Center. Located approximately ½ mile south and the main park highway from the park’s northwest entrance station.

• Volcano Adventure Camp (VAC)- (approximately 5 miles from the above listed Manzanita Lake locations) - Two Pavilions (Eagle and Osprey, see map below) serviced only when accessible. Access will be based on snow accumulations though the park does anticipate an ability to reach this location in May and only for witnessed ant activity and control in each pavilion. The VAC is located after turning off State Hwy 44 onto Park Road Hwy 89 approximately 5 miles. Turn Left into the Volcano Adventure Camp.

• South District Mineral Headquarters Administration Building 1 through 14, and Buildings 109, 110, 111, 120, 261, 388, and 671for the service treatment of ants and Buildings 23 and 24 for the treatment of wasps. Traveling east from the city of Red Bluff on State Hwy 36E, proceed approximately 40 miles turning left into the Mineral Headquarters Area for Lassen Volcanic National Park which is located 1 mile from the town of Mineral.

5. DELIVERY:

• Perform scheduled service during four months each contract year: May, June, August, and October.

North District: Ant treatments.

South District: Ant + wasp treatments.

• Provide all labor, supervision, transportation, equipment, and approved treatment materials necessary to perform the required services.

The firm-fixed price shall include follow-up treatment when the COR determines that continued or recurring ant or wasp activity indicates that a scheduled treatment was ineffective or that additional treatment is reasonably necessary. Isolated pest sightings do not constitute a service callout. Park residents and employees shall report concerns to the NPS, and only the COR or designated Government representative may authorize the Contractor to perform an unscheduled follow-up service. Based on historical experience, the Government anticipates approximately four authorized follow-up visits per contract year; however, this estimate is provided solely for pricing purposes and does not guarantee a minimum or establish a maximum quantity.

6. SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE:

• Contractor must comply with all OSHA, EPA, and NPS Safety and environmental regulations.

• Spills and/or leaks must be reported immediately and cleaned up per NPS protocols.

• For information regarding NPS Policies and Best Management practices, please reference:

NPS Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program, DOI 517 DM 1 – Integrated Pest Management Policy, NPS Pesticide / Safety Requirements / Site-Specific Safety & Health Plans Required, Pesticide Handling / Environmental Protection Requirements / EPA / FIFRA Compliance, and

Spill Control / Environmental Protection.

• Applicators shall hold either an applicable California Structural Pest Control Board license or certification, or a California Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified

Applicator Certificate or Qualified Applicator License in the appropriate category.

The Contractor shall maintain all required licenses and certifications throughout contract performance and provide copies upon request.

Some park buildings are two-story or otherwise have elevated eaves and attic areas.

The NPS will not provide a cherry picker or aerial lift. The Contractor is responsible for selecting safe access methods and equipment. Nests or treatment areas that cannot be safely reached using the Contractor's normal means and methods may be excluded from treatment after the condition is reported to the Government and the Contracting Officer or COR makes the final determination.

7. QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL:

The Government may monitor contractor performance using one or more of the following methods:

• Verify the contractor arrives within the scheduled service window and services all locations identified in the Statement of Work.

• Observe treatment activities, when practical, to ensure pesticides are applied in accordance with the product label, EPA requirements, and all applicable federal and state regulations.

• Inspect treated facilities after each service visit to verify work has been completed, bait stations or traps have been serviced as required, and treatment areas are left clean and safe for occupants.

• Review the contractor's service reports to ensure all treatment locations, products used, application methods, and any recommendations for corrective actions are properly documented.

• Conduct periodic follow-up inspections of treated areas to determine whether pest activity has been effectively controlled and whether additional treatment or corrective action is necessary.

• Validate complaints from park staff, residents, or visitors regarding continued pest activity. When the Government substantiates a complaint, the Contractor shall investigate and perform appropriate corrective treatment as part of the annual firm-fixed price.

• Document inspection results and communicate any performance deficiencies to the contractor for timely correction.

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The base period will begin September 25, 2026, and continue through August 31, 2027, with up to four option years exercisable at the sole discretion of the Government.

Scheduled services will be performed in May, June, August, and October and coordinated with the Facilities Management Division COR and the Resources Management Division Field Inspector, who will monitor performance and arrange access as necessary. The Contractor shall propose application and monitoring dates sufficiently in advance for coordination. Snow may occur at some locations in May or October; such events are uncommon and generally short-lived. The parties shall coordinate reasonable schedule adjustments when weather or access conditions prevent safe performance.

Base Year: September 25, 2026 ,to August 31, 2027 ( 9/25/2026 to 8/31/2027)

Option Year 1: September 1, 2027, to August 31, 2028 (9/01/2027 to 8/31/2028)

Option Year 2: September 1, 2028, to August 31, 2029 (9/01/2028 to 8/31/2029)

Option Year 3: September 1, 2029, to August 31, 2030 (9/01/2029 to 8/31/2030)

Option Year 4: September 1, 2030, to August 31, 2031 (9/01/2030 to 8/31/2031)

9. PARK CONTACT / CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE:

• Chief of Maintenance: Joe Pettegrew, Ph: Work Cell: (530) 200-3065, joe_pettegrew@nps.gov

• Field Inspector: timothy_marsh@nps.gov, Office: 530-595-6187

10. PAYMENTS, REPORTING AND COMMUNICATION:

• Submit monthly service reports including dates, volumes (weights), and any issues encountered.

• Maintain communications with the NPS Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

• Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP) at https://www.ipp.gov/. The Contractor shall submit all invoices through www.ipp.gov within 30 days of work completion. Failure of the contractor to upload an attached copy of the invoice and any requested documentation through IPP.gov will result in invoice being rejected.

mailto:joe_pettegrew@nps.gov mailto:timothy_marsh@nps.gov