Scope of Work_ NAPA ATCT.doc

DTFAWN-13-C-00044

Weed Abatement-APCATCT

PART I - SECTION C

WEED ABATEMENT

Napa Airport & Skaggs Island

SCOPE OF WORK

DESCRIPTION

LOCATION:

Napa ATCT & surrounding facilities (MALSR, LOC & GS) & Skaggs Island Federal Aviation Administration Napa Air Traffic Control Tower

4000 Airport Road Napa, CA 94558

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall provide weed abatement services in accordance with the requirements specified herein. The operations to be performed shall include vegetation cutting and removal, and other miscellaneous services as described herein. The use of herbicides to accomplish certain grounds maintenance functions may be permitted if approved by the COR in accordance with provisions covered in paragraph 3.2.3. A Material Data Safety Sheet shall be provided by the Contractor to the Contracting Officer within five (5) days of contract award for any chemicals/herbicides used.

SERVICE REQUIREMENTS:

A. All services shall be performed on a one-shift basis two (4) jobs per year. The contractor will coordinate with the COR on scheduling dates and times.

B. Service shall be between the hours of 8:00am and 3:00pm.

C. An FAA employee will be required as an escort for contractor to access service locations.

D. Holidays observed by the Government employees during the term of this contract are as follows: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS:

Except as may otherwise be specified, all work shall be performed during regular business hours.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED FACILITIES:

The Government will not provide office space operational facilities, or lay down areas to the Contractor. The Contractor shall secure and maintain the necessary office space, facilities, and equipment storage areas required for the performance of this contract at his/her own expense.

AVAILABILITY OF UTILITIES:

The Government will furnish the following utility services at existing outlets for use in those facilities provided by the Government and as may be required for the work to be performed under the contract: electricity, steam, natural gas, fresh water, and sewage service. Information concerning the location of existing outlets may be obtained from the COR. The Contractor shall provide and maintain, at his/her expense, the necessary service lines from existing Government outlets to the site of work.

UNCERTIFIED PERSONNEL:

Uncertified personnel who apply pesticides shall have been employed in the weed control for a minimum of 30 days and have received training in:

A. Selection, application, and evaluation of appropriate control procedures.

B. Safe and effective application techniques, and the calibration and use of all equipment required.

C. Handling, storage, and transfer of pesticide material as required.

D. Reading, interpreting, and following herbicide label instructions.

E. Use and maintenance of all required safety equipment.

F. The consequences of preparing a herbicide to be given or sold to an individual other than an authorized employee of the Contractor or regulatory official.

G. Procedure for handling herbicide spills, including reporting procedures.

H. The security of vehicles and equipment.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Herbicides

The Contractor shall be licensed by the applicable State agency to provide vegetation control in the categories specified in this contract. All work shall be under the superintendence of a certified, responsible individual, and in accordance with Federal, State, local and activity laws and requirements.

Control Methods

The Contractor shall utilize only herbicides registered by the Environmental Protection Agency. Use shall be in strict compliance with label directions for the control of the target weeds. Herbicides selected, application rates, and application techniques shall have the prior approval of the COR.

Pesticide Use Records

The Contractor shall prepare, submit, and maintain daily records of herbicide usage. This record shall be filled out daily as weed control operations are performed, and all entries must be completed within 24 hours of chemical usage. Completed records shall be made available upon request for inspection, and shall be forewarned to the COR with the monthly invoice for each month following the month of operation. Records which are rejected by the COR due to improper preparation shall be resubmitted by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

Vegetation Removal

Vegetation removal shall consist of the removal of weeds and all other vegetative growth. Removal may be by either mechanical or approved chemical methods. Debris generated by vegetation removal operations shall be removed and disposed of off the activity the same working day.