Annex 1503020 - Pest Control.pdf

Section C 1503020 Pest Control

1503020 – Pest Control Range Facilities and Grounds Maintenance Contract Spec Item Title 1 General Information

1.1 Concept of Operations

2 Management and Administration

2.1 Definitions and Acronyms

2.2 Personnel

2.2.1 Certification, Training and Licensing

2.3 Special Requirements

2.3.1 Business Licensing

2.3.2 Permits

2.3.3 Vehicles

2.3.4 Equipment

2.3.5 Pesticides

2.3.5.1 New Pesticide Request and Planned Pesticide Use (PPU) Sheet

2.3.5.2 Reporting

2.3.6 Disposal

2.3.7 Spills

2.3.8 On-Site Mixing

2.3.9 On-Site Materials Storage

2.3.10 Occupied Spaces

2.3.11 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

2.4 References and Technical Documents

3 Recurring Work

3.1 Scheduled Pest Control

3.1.1 Nuisance Pest Control

3.1.2 Public Health Pest Control

3.1.3 Structure Damaging Pest Control

3.1.4 Lawn, Turf and Ornamental Plant Pest Control

3.1.5 Vegetation Management

3.1.6 Vertebrate Pest Control

3.2 Pest Control Service Orders

3.2.1 Survey for Termite and Wood Destroying Organisms Service Orders

3.2.2 Bee, Wasp, Horne, and Stinging Arthropod Service Orders

3.3 Pest Management Reporting

4 Non-Recurring Work

1503020 - Pest Control

Spec Item Title Description 1 General

Information The Contractor shall provide all labor, management, supervision, tools, materials and equipment required to perform pest control services at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, Fallbrook Detachment.

1.1 Concept of

Operations

The Contractor shall perform pest control services in conformance with the Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) to prevent and control the following pests:

--Nuisance, structure damaging, and public health pests

− Bees, Wasp, Hornet and Stinging Arthropods --Vertebrate pests

− mice − rats

Spec Item

Title Description

2 Management and Administration

2.1 Definitions and

Acronyms

Definitions and Acronyms are listed in J-1503020-01.

2.2 Personnel The Contractor shall provide personnel with qualifications, technical knowledge, experience and skills required for efficient operations within the pest control function.

2.2.1 Certification, Training and Licensing

Any individual who applies pesticides or supervises the use of pesticides, and who has been authorized to do so by successfully completing a training program approved by the EPA, followed by formal certification by DoD or the Great State of California. All work performed shall be in accordance with Federal, state, and local laws, and installation regulations. Contractors must have valid State Certification to provide services on Camp Pendleton. Proof of certification shall be provided per Section F.

2.3 Special

Requirements

Coordination requirements with Range Safety Officer (RSO), additional requirements are found in Forms Attachment J-0200000-03 and in Attachment J- 1503020-06.

2.3.1 Business Licensing The Contractor shall possess a business license issued by the State of California to provide pest control services. Proof of local/state licensing shall be provided per Section F.

2.3.2 Permits The Contractor shall obtain all applicable permits required to perform the work in this Task Order. Permits may include Fish and Wildlife Bird Depredation Permits, specific State Nuisance Wildlife Control Permits, permits to take fur bearing animals, or other permits required by Federal, Great State of California, or local laws/regulations. A copy of any applicable permit shall be provided to the ACO five days prior to the start of any work that requires permits. A copy of any applicable permit shall be provided per Section F.

2.3.3 Vehicles Vehicles used to transport pesticides shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher, a spill containment kit capable of containing any potential pesticide spill, an emergency eye wash station, at least two gallons of emergency wash water for personal decontamination, and a first aid kit. All pesticides carried on vehicles shall be stored in a locked compartment separate from the cab of the vehicle.

Vehicles shall not be left unattended at any time unless properly locked and secured. Pest control vehicles shall be marked with the owner's or Contractor's name clearly identified as a pest control vehicle per state regulations. Each vehicle shall display applicable state or federal department of transportation or agency placard and other identification markings as required by Federal, state, or local regulations. All vehicles shall be maintained with a clean and orderly appearance, free from pesticide residues or grime buildup. Vehicles shall not be cleaned, washed, or rinsed on Government property.

2.3.4 Equipment The Contractor shall provide repair and maintenance as necessary to keep all equipment in good operating condition, and take appropriate action regarding the following:

All tanks, hoses, pumps, control valves, and gauges shall be free of visible deterioration, shall not leak, and shall operate at the manufacturer's recommended rates and pressures. Equipment that has failed shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor prior to resuming operations.

Screens, strainers, and filters shall be used and maintained per the pump, sprayer, and nozzle manufacturer's instructions.

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Title Description

Spray nozzles shall deliver spray patterns as specified by the nozzle manufacturer.

Nozzles that become clogged or eroded shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor prior to resuming operations.

Ultra-Low Volume (ULV) equipment shall be calibrated to assure proper flow rate and droplet size of pesticide as required by the label. ULV equipment shall be calibrated, including droplet size analysis, 15 days prior to start of work and thereafter every 50 hours of use (or per manufacturer's recommendations), or when the machine is repaired. Calibration and droplet analysis reports, when required, shall be maintained on file and submitted per Section F.

All pesticide dispersal equipment, including bait stations and trays, shall be clearly and plainly marked with "DANGER"..."PESTICIDES", or as required by applicable regulations.

Specific equipment requirements relevant to individual Pest Groups are further delineated in the Pest Group Requirements in Section J.

2.3.5 Pesticides All pesticides must be used in accordance with Federal, Great State of California, local laws, and installation regulations, and any requirements identified in Section J attachments. All pesticides shall be procured, processed, handled, and applied in strict accordance with the manufacturer's label. All pesticides shall be registered with the EPA and the Great State of California pesticide regulatory agency.

The Contractor shall maintain a book of labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for pesticides they use or intend to use, and have it readily available for inspection at all times.

All pesticides used by the Contractor in the US shall be registered with the EPA and applicable state lead agency for the use intended. Planned Pesticide Use Sheets, provided in J-1503020-03 including labels and SDS for each pesticide intended for use, shall be submitted per Section F with the Contractor’s Work Plan. Approvals may be made for and limited to specific pests and sites. Any proposed changes in pesticide usage shall be submitted per Section F to the ACO for approval at least five business days in advance of the anticipated use.

2.3.5.1 New Pesticide

Request and Planned Pesticide Use (PPU) Sheet

The New Pesticide Request and Planned Pesticide Use Sheet shall be included as part of the Contractor’s Work Plan (CWP). One New Pesticide Request and Planned Pesticide Use Sheet shall be filled out for each pest that will be controlled with a pesticide. If more than one pesticide is used to control the pest, one New Pesticide Request and Planned Pesticide Use Sheet shall be filled out for each of the pesticides used per pest. A New Pesticide Request and Planned Pesticide Use Sheet shall be filled out whenever pesticides used to control a pest are changed.

Completed New Pesticide Request and Planned Pesticide Use Sheet shall be attach to the CWP.

Contractor shall contact the Integrated Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) to facilitate NOPRS access with the NAVY.

See J-1503020-03; Integrated Pest Mangement Contractor Requirements.

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Title Description

The New Pesticide Request and Planned Pesticide Use Sheet shall be filled out on-line. The regional NAVFAC Applied Biology Center must be contacted to obtain a link to the website, password, and instructions to use the system.

A screen shot of New Pesticide Request and Planned Pesticide Use Sheet is provided in J-1503020-04.

2.3.5.2 Reporting The Contractor shall submit the Pest Management Operations Report per Section F using the NAVFAC PPMC approved NAVFAC Online Pesticide Reporting System (NOPRS) located at https://noprs.pestolgics.com/ Contact the regional NAVFAC PPMC to obtain a password and tutorial instructions on how to use the system. See Attachment J-1503020.09.

2.3.6 Disposal All pesticides, rinse water, and containers shall be disposed of per pesticide label directions. The Contractor shall dispose of any pesticides, pesticide containers, pesticide residue, pesticide rinse water, or any pesticide contaminated articles at an authorized disposal area off-site from the installation.

2.3.7 Spills The Contractor and KO will consult with installation environmental and fire department personnel to determine installation requirements for Contractor spills of hazardous materials. The Contractor is financially responsible for all associated costs to clean up spills as a direct result of the action or inaction. The Contractor shall reimburse the government for all costs incurred to the government during and after a spill.

2.3.8 On-Site Mixing The Contractor shall not mix pesticides on Government property unless specifically authorized by the ACO. If mixing is authorized, it shall be done at an approved Government furnished facility or over an approved containment device.

All water sources shall be equipped with proper back-flow prevention devices.

An air gap shall be maintained between the water source and the pesticide tank.

All water sources shall be equipped with proper back-flow prevention devices.

An air gap shall be maintained between the water source and the pesticide tank.

2.3.9 On-Site Materials

Storage

The Contractor shall not store pesticides on Government property unless specifically authorized by the COR. If storage is authorized, it shall be done at an approved Government furnished facility, if available. If a Government furnished facility is not available, the contractor shall furnish an approved storage facility.

At a minimum, storage facilities shall be adequately secured, identified with warning signs, equipped with secondary spill containment and a ventilation system that provides at least six air changes per hour.

2.3.10 Occupied Spaces Liquid or aerosol pesticides shall not be applied in occupied spaces when people are present. Dust pesticide formulations shall not be applied in occupied spaces if the dust can be carried by air currents to people. Gel baits, cockroach, rodent, and ant bait stations, or other pesticide formulations that do not volatize or drift in air currents may be applied in occupied spaces.

2.3.11 Personal Protective

Equipment (PPE)

The Contractor shall provide PPE to each of their pest control applicators. This equipment shall include, at a minimum, the PPE required by the pesticide label and SDS.

2.4 References and

Technical Documents

References and Technical Documents are listed in J-1503020-02.

https://noprs.pestolgics.com/

Range Facilities and Grounds Maintenance Spec Item Title Performance

Objective Related Information Performance

Standard 3 Recurring Work The Contractor shall provide pest control services to ensure pests are controlled in a proper and timely manner.

The Contractor shall comply with the Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP), and applicable DoD and OPNAV Instructions, and Federal, state, and local policies and regulations.

Common Output Level Standards (COLS) for Pest Control services are specified for COLS 4 in J-1503020-05. The Contractor shall provide services at the associated standards shown for COLS 4.

The Contractor shall develop and execute a plan for pest control services. The Contractor’s Work Plan (CWP) shall adhere to applicable References and Technical Documents contained in J- 1503020-02. The CWP shall establish the strategy and methods for conducting a safe, effective, and environmentally sound pest management program in compliance with the specifications. The Contractor may review the installation’s historical records of pest activity and abatement actions, survey facilities and grounds, and consult with the Installation IPMC in development of a CWP. The CWP shall address continuous monitoring, pest response and removal procedures, record keeping, warranties, education and communication to installation personnel to prevent pests and disease vectors. The IPM approach should use targeted (i.e., effective, environmentally sound) methods including habitat/facility modification, biological/genetic/cultural control, mechanical/physical control, and where necessary, the judicious use of least

Services are performed as specified by and consistent with COLS listed in J-

1503020-XX.

Pests are controlled to levels and within times specified in the Pest Group Requirements in Section J.

Spec Item Title Performance

Objective Related Information Performance

Standard hazardous pesticides. The CWP shall include labels, Safety Data Sheets, New Pesticide Request, Planned Pesticide Use (PPU) Sheets, and comply with all applicable local, state, DoD and Federal policy and regulations, and the IPMP.

The CWP shall be submitted per Section F for review, comments, and acceptance.

The Contractor shall report conditions that promote or are conducive to pest infestations.

These include sanitation problems, improper food storage practices, inadequate exclusion policies, or damaged or missing exclusion devices or the like.

The Contractor shall report these conditions per Section F. Report must be legible and can be submitted electronically or hand-written to the COR/PAR.

3.1 Scheduled Pest

Control

The Contractor shall provide scheduled pest control services to ensure the appearance and infestation of pests are controlled in a proper and timely manner.

Scheduled pest control services shall include both inspection and treatment of the following categories of pests: nuisance pests, public health pests, structure damaging pests, lawn turf and ornamental plant pests, vegetation management, and vertebrate pests.

The Contractor shall perform pest control for public health pests and pests that may adversely affect the DoD mission and military operations;

the health and well-being of people; and structures, material, and property.

Preventive applications of pesticide in the absence of a pest or signs/symptoms of a pest are prohibited except in cases, such as termite pretreatment, pre-emergence weed and mosquito

Pests are controlled to levels and within times specified in the Pest Group Requirements in Section J.

Pest surveys are conducted at the Frequencies for Scheduled Work specified in J- 1503020-05.

Spec Item Title Performance

Objective Related Information Performance

Standard larval control (in special circumstances, such as pre-flood), where it is an effective means of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

Provide a monthly schedule of services to be performed.

3.1.1 Nuisance Pest

Control

N/A N/A

3.1.2 Public Health Pest

Control

The Contractor shall control public health pests to prevent vector borne diseases or impacts to public health.

The Contractor shall perform scheduled pest control for Public Health Pests at the facilities listed on the Frequencies for Scheduled Work table in J- 1503020-06.

The following public health pest areas shall be inspected and treated, as necessary, per the General Requirements and Performance Standards specified within Public Health Pest Requirements in J-1503020-08:

• 012 Bee, Wasp, Hornet, and

Stinging Arthropod Control

Provide a monthly status of scheduled work that was performed the previous month.

The report shall include how many are remaining and should notify the COR when you have 5 remaining service calls.

Pest surveys are conducted at the Frequencies for Scheduled Work specified in J- 1503020-06.

Pests are controlled to levels and within times specified for Public Health Pest Requirements in J- 1503020-08.

3.1.3 Structure

Damaging Pest Control

N/A

3.1.4 Lawn, Turf and

Ornamental Plant Pest Control

N/A

3.1.5 Vegetation

Management

N/A

3.1.6 Vertebrate Pest

Control

The Contractor shall control vertebrate pests to ensure facilities are free of vertebrate pests.

The Contractor shall perform scheduled pest control for Vertebrate Pests at the facilities listed on the Frequencies for Scheduled Work table in J- 1503020-06.

Pest surveys are conducted at the Frequencies for Scheduled Work specified in J- 1503020-06.

Spec Item Title Performance

Objective Related Information Performance

Standard The following vertebrate pest areas shall be inspected and treated, as necessary, per the General Requirements and Performance Standards specified within Vertebrate Pest Requirements in J-1503020-09:

• 027 Commensal Rodents in and Around Buildings and Structures

Contractor shall provide a monthly schedule for acceptance, since all locations will be on the range Contractor must be RSO certified and obtain acceptance of schedule prior to work performance.

If contractor cannot obtain access to areas, contractor must notify the Government immediately. The contractor will not be required to wait longer than 20 mins to gain access. If unable to perform due to Government delay Contractor will not be required to reschedule. They will need to send in writing the reason for not being able to perform within 24 hours of incident.

Pests are controlled to levels and within times specified for Vertebrate Pest Requirements in J- 1503020-09.

3.2 Pest Control

Service Orders

N/A N/A

3.2.1 Survey for

Structure Damaging Organisms Service Orders

N/A N/A

3.2.2 Bee, Wasp, Hornet, and Stinging Arthropod Service Orders

The Contractor shall respond, control, and remove the nest/hive to ensure the pest infestation is controlled and removed in a timely manner.

Contractor shall perform twenty five (25) live bee, wasp, hornet or other stinging arthropod stinging hazard and nest removal.

The following Public Health Pest Requirements shall be inspected, per the General Requirements and Performance

Reports, response, and control is provided within the performance standard as outlined in the Public Health Requirements.

Spec Item Title Performance

Objective Related Information Performance

Standard Standards specified within Attachment J-1503020-09.

3.3 Pest Management

Reporting

The Contractor shall report pest management operations to ensure the effectiveness and safety of control efforts can be monitored in a proper and timely manner.

The Contractor shall create and submit a completed electronic Pest Management Record for each pest management operation, both chemical and non-chemical, e.g., pest survey, pesticide application, pest control service order, per section F.

Refer to the New Pest Management Record provided in J-1503020-14 for a sample of an online Pest Management Record.

The Contractor shall submit the Pest Management Operations Report per Section F using the NAVFAC PMC approved online pest management reporting system. Contact the local IPMC to obtain an account and instructions on how to use the system. See J-1503020-03 for further instructions.

Reports are accurate, complete and submitted at least monthly.

Spec Item Title Performance

Objective Related Information Performance

Standard 4 Non-Recurring

Work Non-Recurring work may be ordered utilizing DoD FEDMALL in accordance with Section H or on a task order in accordance with the

PROCEDURES

FOR ISSUING

ORDERS clause in Section G. The order will specify the exact locations and types of work to be accomplished. The period of performance will be specified in each order.

Refer to Non-Recurring Work ELINs for task listings, descriptions and related requirements. All periods of performance are measured from issue date of order to acceptance of the work. Performance Standards for Non-Recurring work will be the same as those in Spec Item 3 where applicable.