Attachment_J-3_Pest_Control_Services.pdf

ATTACHMENT J-3

PEST CONTROL SERVICES

1. Initial Pest Assessment.

1.1 For the base period only, the Contractor shall conduct a thorough, initial assessment of the interior space and exterior grounds and paved areas within 10 days of purchase order award. The purpose of the initial assessment is for the Contractor to identify areas or practices that may contribute to pest infestation.

1.2 The initial pest assessment shall be performed by personnel licensed/certified in the area of Integrated Pest Management.

1.3 A written report detailing the findings of the initial assessment shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within fifteen (15) calendar days of award of the purchase order. The report shall include:

1.3.1 Recommendations for eradicating current pest infestations. Eradication methods recommended shall include non-pesticide practices where possible (vacuum or trapping methods).

1.3.2. An assessment of practices that may be contributing to pest infestation and a control recommendation for each. Each control recommendation shall be accompanied with a price which the Contractor would charge separately from this award in the event the Government considers funding the recommendation. Prices shall reflect service from personnel qualified to apply pesticide chemicals. CSOSA is under no obligation to award any of the services identified in the report from the Contractor. Under no circumstances is the Contractor to perform any of the control recommendations identified in the report without a funded action signed by the Contracting Officer.

2. Pest Control Plan.

2.1 The Contractor shall submit to the COR a Pest Control Plan no later than 20 days after award. This plan must be approved by the COR prior to the initiation of any pest control services.

2.2 The Pest Control Plan shall consist of the following:

2.2.1 A list of all pesticides to be used (by brand name) including labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each. The list shall include the brand names of trapping devices, pest monitoring devices, and any other control devices or equipment that will be used.

2.2.2 A schedule of the pest control services to be provided for each building or site, including the after hour/weekend schedule for bed bug treatment.

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2.2.3 A copy of the Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certificate or License for every Contractor representative who will be performing on-site service in accordance with this exhibit.

2.2.4 A copy of the initial pest control assessment report that was provided to the COR in accordance with Section 1.3 above.

3. Monthly Pest Control Services.

3.1 The Contractor shall provide monthly pest control services only for the locations identified in CLINs 0003AA through 0003AD (and the corresponding option CLINs) to adequately suppress indoor populations of rats, mice, cockroaches, ants, flies, and any other arthropod pests.

This includes populations of these pests that are located outside of the specified facilities, but within the property boundaries of the facilities.

3.2 In addition to the above, the Contractor shall provide treatment monthly for bed bugs at all locations identified under CLIN 0003. Any application of pesticides applied for bed bug treatment shall be done after hours or on weekends. If there is any service to be provided that is not in accordance with the service dates identified in the Pest Control Plan, the Contractor shall notify the COR 7 calendar days in advance of the re-scheduled service.

3.3 Any pest control services required for eradication of birds, bats, snakes, or termites will be performed under the services provided in Attachment J-6, Additional Services.

4. Pesticide Application

4.1 The Contractor shall not apply any pesticide product that has not been included in the Pest Control Plan or approved in writing by the COR. Only qualified, trained, and licensed/certified personnel shall apply chemicals. Uncertified individuals working under the supervision of a Certified Applicator shall not be permitted to provide service under the terms of this purchase order. Chemicals shall be applied according to manufacturers’ recommendation and shall be applied evenly. Chemicals shall be applied with extreme care to avoid hazard to any person or animal in the immediate or adjacent areas, or property damage. All chemicals shall be in the original manufacturer’s containers and properly labeled.

4.2 As a general rule, application of pesticides in any area shall not occur unless visual inspections or monitoring devices indicate the presence of pests in that specific area. In no case shall extremely toxic materials be permitted. The Contractor shall not store any pesticide product on Government property.

5. Structural and Procedural Recommendations. Throughout the life of this contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for notifying the COR in writing about any structural, sanitary, or procedural modifications deemed necessary to eliminate food and water sources, harborage, or access routes that would allow building infestation by pests in and around the building.

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6. Record Keeping. Within five (5) days after each monthly service, the Contractor shall submit to the COR a service report that identifies:

6.1 The specific service by site that was performed;

6.2 A list of the pesticides applied, by brand name, if any;

6.3 A list and quantity of any pest control devices used (e.g., traps); and

6.4 Any structural, sanitary, or procedural modifications deemed necessary to control infestation.

7. Pest Control Products and Use.

7.1 The Contractor shall use non-pesticide methods of control, such as portable vacuums and trapping devises, wherever possible.

7.2 When it is determined that a pesticide must be used in order to obtain adequate control, the Contractor shall employ the least hazardous material, most precise application technique, and minimum quantity of pesticide necessary to achieve control. The Contractor shall minimize the use of liquid pesticide applications wherever possible. The Contractor shall:

7.2.1 Use bait stations and other types of bait formulations rather than sprays, wherever possible;

7.2.2 Apply, as a general rule, liquid, aerosol, or dust formulations only as crack and crevice treatments; and

7.2.3 Restrict to unique situations where no alternative measures are practical the application of pesticide liquid, aerosol, or dust to exposed surfaces, and pesticide space sprays (including fogs, mists, and ultra-low volume applications).

7.3 The Contractor shall obtain the approval of the COR prior to any application of pesticide liquid, aerosol, or dust to exposed surfaces, or any space spray treatment. Other than crack and crevice treatments, no liquid, aerosol, or dust applications shall be made while tenant personnel are present.

8. Safety and Health. All work shall comply with the applicable requirements of 29 CFR 1910, state and municipal safety and health requirements. Where there is a conflict between applicable regulations, the most stringent shall apply.