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Annex M (CLS 510 Pest Management) FRAGO 1 to OPORD 18-011: IMCOM Enterprise Base Operations (BASOPS) Performance Work Statement (PWS) Templates (U)

Annex M

Fort Wainwright

Pest Management

13 May 2022

Table of Contents

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Pest Management Services

1.1.1 Significant Public Health Pests

1.2 Buildings and Structures

1.2.1 Change of Occupancy Treatment

1.3 Regulations

1.3.1 Army Policy

1.3.2 Environmental Protection

1.4 Licenses and Certifications

1.4.1 Personnel

1.5 Pesticides

1.6 Service Requests

1.6.1 Emergency Public Health Requests

1.6.2 Emergency Mission Critical Requests

1.6.3 Non-Emergency Requests

1.7 Structural Pest Control

1.7.1 Notification of Termite Damage

1.8 Household Nuisance Pests

1.9 Miscellaneous Pests

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

2.1 Indoor Pest Control

2.1.1 Plan and Manage the Indoor Pest Management Program

2.1.2 Food Handling Establishments

2.2 Outdoor Pest Control

2.2.1 Outdoor Pest Management

2.2.2 Dead or Dying Animals

2.2.3 Stray Animals

2.2.4 Miscellaneous Animal Pests

2.2.5 Vegetation Control

2.3 Other Services

2.3.1 Special Services

2.3.2 Special Event Services

2.3.3 Food Service Facility Inspection

(PWS) Templates (U)

2.3.4 Commissary Inspection

3.0 OPERATIONS

3.1 Pest Control Facilities

3.2 Pest Control Vehicles

3.3 Pest Control Equipment

3.4 Chemical Usage

3.5 Pesticide Safety

3.5.1 Disposal of Chemicals

3.5.2 Handling Safety

3.6 Environmental Concerns

4.0 DEFINITIONS

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Annex M (CLS 510 Pest Management Services) to OPORD 18-011: IMCOM

1.0 General Information.

1.1 Pest Management Services. The Contractor shall provide integrated pest management (IPM) services to prevent and control pests. The Contractor shall perform scheduled and unscheduled Pest Management Services for public health pests for real property and grounds on Fort Wainwright, Alaska (FWA). Pests are: a nuisance, invasive species, or disease vector such as a wide variety of arthropod and vertebrate pests including but not limited to cockroaches, termites, ants, fleas, stored product pests, mosquitoes, mice, rats, bats, bees, and wasps birds, rodents, nematodes, fungi, bacteria, viruses, algae, snakes, skunks, gophers, weeds, and other organisms (except for human or animal disease-causing organisms) that adversely affect readiness, military operations, or the well-being of personnel and animals; attack or damage real property, supplies, equipment, or vegetation; or are otherwise undesirable. A disease vector is any animal capable of transmitting the causative agent of a human disease; serving as an intermediate or reservoir host of a pathogenic organism; or producing human discomfort or injury, including (but not limited to) mosquitoes, flies, ticks, mites, snails, and rodents.

Pest Management Service includes pest surveillance, pest identification, breeding site removal, pesticide applications, extermination and other required actions to control pests on Fort Wainwright. The purpose of this contract is to establish an environmentally sound and effective IPM program to prevent pests and disease vectors from adversely affecting Army installation operations. This includes, at a minimum:

a. Thoroughly inspecting all areas suspected of pest infestation(s) and surrounding areas/facilities as necessary.

b. Communicating constantly with the government KO/COR regarding planned actions and recommendations.

c. Recommending structural and procedural modifications to reduce food, water, harborage and access used by pests.

d. Using appropriate non-chemical technologies to control pests, where possible.

e. Judiciously using pesticide products, formulations and application methods that present the lowest potential hazard to human health, non-target animals and the environment.

f. Recording and reporting all integrated pest management operations including surveillance, inspections, non-chemical and chemical control.

g. Catching and releasing as directed by the DPW Environmental Division.

1.1.1 Significant Public Health Pests. Significant public health pests include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Disease vectors, e.g., mosquitoes, ticks, bats (indoors), fleas, bees, and flies

b. Venomous arthropods, e.g., spiders, scorpions, and wasps

c. Vertebrate pests, e.g., bats, birds, rodents, and snakes

d. Stray animals

e. Invasive vegetation, toxic plants e.g. poison ivy, and weeds

1.2 Buildings and Structures. The Contractor shall perform scheduled inspections IAW TE 18 as required for different types of facilities to include Food Service facilities, Commissary, Barracks and Range Camps. Inspection results shall be submitted to the KO/COR within 10 days after quarterly inspection. Control of pests found during the course of inspections shall be performed with IPM techniques via a Demand Maintenance Order (DMO).

1.2.1 Change of Occupancy Treatment. All vacated quarters shall be surveyed and, if required, treated prior to re-occupation of the quarters. The Housing Management Division will contact the Contractor and provide a list of terminations or clearances. The Contractor shall survey empty quarters for evidence of pest infestation, including ants and cockroaches, and for conditions conducive to infestation.

1.3 Regulations. The DPW-ED serves as the single point of contact with environmental regulatory agencies. All permit applications, mandatory notification requirements, mandatory reports, and proof of compliance actions required of the Installation will be submitted to regulatory agencies through the DPW-ED. Consequently, the Contractor shall submit copies of all information required of the Contractor by regulatory agencies to DPW-ED via the KO/COR. The Contractor shall provide all services and storage procedures in accordance with (IAW) the following:

a. Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations to include, but not limited to, Public Law (Section 136r-1 of title 7, United States Code), Public Law 91-190 the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, Public Law 92-516, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act of 1972

b. Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 4150.07, DoD Pest Management Program

c. AR 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement

d. Armed Forces Pest Management Board Technical Guide 29, Integrated Pest

Management In and Around Buildings, December 2018 Update

e. Location Name Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP)

f. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)

g. United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) regulations

1.3.1 Army Policy. The Contractor shall follow Army policy that requires DD Form 1532, Pest Management Report and DD Form 1532-1, Pest Management Maintenance Record to be used to record and report all pest control operations, to include surveillance. These reports will be provided on a monthly basis to the Installation Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) with a copy to the KO/COR.

1.3.2 Environmental Protection. All environmental protection issues shall be coordinated with the COR/ACOR/IPMC and approved by the Contracting Officer (KO).

1.4 Licenses and Certifications. The Contractor shall provide its business license and pest management specialist’s names, certification numbers (DOD or State), certification categories, and expiration dates. All Contractor personnel who apply pesticides shall have full commercial certification. Neither private applicator certification nor registered technician certification are acceptable. Proof of State certification shall be provided to the government prior to contract award, and annually by end of the performance period. The Contractor shall ensure that the licenses/certificates and training of Contractor personnel are kept current. Copies of these licenses/certifications shall be provided to the IPMC IAW IPMP and the KO upon request.

1.4.1 Personnel. The Contractor shall provide properly licensed and certified pest management personnel Monday through Friday, during normal duty hours. The Contractor personnel shall perform pest surveillance, pest control, inspection operations, and pesticide application, IAW DODI 4150.07 and Location Name IPMP. The Contractor shall have a State pesticide application business license and the Contractor’s pest management specialists shall be Armed Forces Pest Management Board, Alaska Department of Agriculture (TDA Ag) in the following pest control categories/subcategories:

EPA Category State Equivalent Category Alaska

1: Forest Pest Control 3 2: Turf and Ornamental Pest Control 4

3: Aquatic Pest Control 6 4: Right-of-Way Pest Control 9 5: Industrial, institutional, structural and health-related pest - in and around:

◦ food handling establishments,

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◦ schools,

◦ hospitals and

◦ industrial establishments

L – Lawn and Ornamentals S – Structural Fumigation W – Weed control C – Commodity Fumigation D – Wood Preservation

7D – Wood Destroying

8: Public Health Pest Control 12 8 *Certification categories are from Section 171.3 of FIFRA; Commercial Standards.

1.4.1.1 Personnel Requirement.

a. Medical Surveillance of Pesticide Applicators. The Contractor shall provide medical surveillance for all personnel applying pesticides in accordance with Fort Wainwright PMP guidelines, including initial physical exams, annual physical exams, and monitoring of cholinesterase levels. Results of exams and blood tests shall be maintained for review.

The Contractor shall submit a statement to the KO/COR annually confirming the medical surveillance is performed and a list of employees subject to the surveillance.

b. Employee Uniforms. Pest control workers shall wear appropriate PPE as required.

The Contractor shall provide safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) to each of their pest control applicators. This equipment at a minimum, the PPE required by the applicable pesticide labels, SDS, AFPMB TG 14 “Personal Protective Equipment for Pest Management Personnel” September 27, 2017, the Location Name IPMP, State regulations, and shall be in accordance with industry standards. The Contractor shall ensure individual respirators (must be in compliance with OSHA and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) regulations and the Location Name Respiratory Program), full-face shields, and adequate clothing for daily changes are at the work preparation area in the pest control shops. The Government-furnished facility used for pest control functions contains installed eyewash and shower facilities, which shall be located by the Contractor prior to application.

1.5 Pesticides.

a. All pesticides prior to use, shall be approved IAW DODI 4150.07, Chapter 5, Enclosure 7 “Procedures for the Acquisition of Pest Management Materiel (Equipment and Pesticides). The Contractor shall ensure that all pesticides proposed for use on Location Name are EPA registered and registered with the Texas Department of Agriculture and New Mexico Department of Agriculture. Approvals may be made and limited to specific

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pests/sites. During the term of this contract the Contractor shall submit an Out of Cycle Pesticide Use Request (OCPUR) for additional pesticides to the KO/COR/IPMC for review and approval by the designated DoD-certified Pest Management Consultant. The Contractor shall not deviate from the Pesticide Use Proposal (PUP) listed pesticides without prior approval from the KO/COR/IPMC. The PUP shall reflect only the currently approved pesticides for application on the installation and updated as additional products are approved and/or other products deleted through an OCPUR approved by the Army Pest Management Consultant via the IPMC.

b. All pesticides shall be used in strict conformance with label directions. Mixing of chemicals shall comply with EPA, DoD, and State requirements.

c. The Contractor shall not store or mix pesticides on the installation except in an approved facility as described in section 2.0.1 Pest Control Facilities. The exception to this is if the work (such as herbicides for vegetation management or termiticides for new building construction) requires mixing on-site. An air gap must be present between the formulation tanks and fill hose during all pesticide mixing operations that use potable water. In addition, there must be a backflow prevention device furnished by the Contractor and installed on all hoses when filling formulation tanks with potable water. If the Contractor mixes pesticide away from a hardstand mixing area they must use a portable mixing pad. However, the Contractor shall not have a location or work site to store unmixed pesticides on site.

d. All pesticides, rinse water, and containers shall be disposed of in accordance with label directions. The Contractor shall dispose of any pesticides, pesticide containers, pesticide residue, pesticide rinse water, or any pesticide contaminated article at an authorized disposal area.

e. The Contractor shall immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the

Contracting Officer and shall be financially responsible for the clean-up of any spills. Spills shall be managed in accordance with the installation’s Spill Contingency and Countermeasure Plan. The Contractor shall have on-hand spill containment equipment and materials necessary to contain spills of pesticides and other pest control materials and supplies that are on the installation.

f. The Contractor shall prepare, submit, and maintain daily and monthly pest management records and reports for each pest management service provided to include surveillance, non-chemical controls and pesticide applications. The Contractor shall submit monthly pesticide usage on DD Form 1532 and DD Form 1532-1 or other computerized system to the KO/COR/IPMC, IAW Location Name IPMP and DoDI 4150.07p Section E4.11 “Reports and Records”. Records shall be accurate and complete.

Records shall include: the installation name, pesticide common name from the label that was applied, pesticide formulation, EPA Registration Number, target pest, the type of application and final concentration applied, the amount of final spray or dry formulation, date of application, location of the service (building number, apartment number, training area, etc. that accurately identifies the location), the pounds of active ingredient applied, and the pest controller’s name and certification number. All pest management records shall be submitted electronically (via disk or e-mail attachment) to the KO/COR/IPMC monthly. Records rejected by the KO/COR/IPMC due to inadequate or incorrect information shall be corrected and returned to the KO/COR/IPMC by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government within 10 business days.

g. The Contractor shall maintain a label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) book of pesticides used or stored for use, and shall have it readily available for the KO/COR/ACOR upon request.

h. The Contractor shall notify the KO/COR/ACOR within twenty-four (24) hours in advance when subcontracting any pest management operations. The Contractor shall ensure that the subcontractor is properly licensed, trained and certified in each category being subcontracted. The Contractor shall be responsible for the subcontractor’s reports of pest management operations performed by the subcontractor.

i. Any proposed changes in Government-approved pesticides shall be submitted to the KO/COR for approval at least ten (10) working days in advance of the anticipated use.

1.6 Service Requests. Pest control services shall not interfere with mission functions.

The Contractor shall accomplish non-emergency pesticide treatments in buildings outside normal Contractor duty hours when necessary to protect occupants, equipment, or exposed food from pesticide hazard or contamination, or to gain access to otherwise inaccessible pest harborages. Common examples include the treatment of food handling activities and childcare facilities. The treatment schedule for these facilities shall be coordinated with the building coordinator. The Contractor shall be liable for any subsequent property damage caused by the Contractor’s failure to properly schedule treatment. Pest control services for Single Soldier Housing (SSH) units shall be scheduled, to the maximum extent practicable, during changes of occupancy as identified in Attachment 4, Buildings Section 2.24 of Attachment 4 Facility Maintenance Vertical CLS411, and Unaccompanied Housing (UH) Between Occupancy Maintenance.

1.6.1 Emergency Public Health Requests. The Contractor shall provide personnel to respond to emergency public health pest management service IAW the Priority 1 DMO requirement. Examples of emergency public health pests include bats, wasps, bees, snakes, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, skunks, potentially rabid animals, or any other threatening species.

1.6.2 Emergency Mission Critical Requests. The Contractor shall provide personnel to respond to mission critical pest management service IAW the Priority of the DMO.

Mission critical facilities include command centers, emergency operations facilities, medical treatment facilities, IT/communications, and facilities as listed as Critical in TE 12, High Occupancy Critical Facilities List as of 03DEC21.

1.6.3 Non-Emergency Requests. The Contractor shall provide personnel to respond to non-emergency pest management service requests within three (3) days of the request.

Non-emergency pest management service requests shall be any request that is not an emergency public health pest management request or emergency mission critical pest management request.

1.6.4 Inspections and Reports. The Contractor shall provide pest control services on an “on-call” basis upon receipt of a DMO. Depending on the nature of pest control work, DMOs may require more than one visit to a site to accomplish the work. All work shall be performed IAW the IPMP.

1.6.4.1 Pest Inspections. As part of all DMOs, the Contractor shall inspect for pests, wood damage, insect damage, and conditions conducive to potential damage at any time DMOs are responded to.

a. Reports of Conditions Conducive to Pest Infestation. When the Contractor notices a condition that is promoting or is conducive to pest infestations they shall submit a report describing findings and recommendations to correct these conditions. Conditions may include sanitation problems, improper food storage practices, inadequate exclusion policies, or damaged or missing exclusion devices. The Contractor shall report these deficiencies to the KO/COR within one business day after citing conditions. Report must be legible and can be done electronically or hand-written.

b. Complaints and Retreatment Requests. The Contractor shall, within three working days after receiving notice from the KO/COR re-treat previously treated areas when inspection reveals that there was inadequate control obtained with the initial treatment.

c. Building Exteriors. When perimeter treatments are required, the application shall include at least the lower three feet of the exterior wall and shall extend ten feet out from the base of the walls.

1.6.4.2 DMO Reports. All DMOs received by the Pest Control Shop shall be recorded.

The following data shall be included: DMO number, building number, POC, POC phone number, date DMO was received by the shop, pest problem identified on the DMO, and Pest Controller(s) assigned the DMO. The Pest Controller shall enter the date of initial customer contact, the pest identified, and the date the DMO was completed. The documented files shall be maintained in the shop and is subject to KO/COR review at any time.

1.6.4.3 Pest Control in Facilities. The Contractor shall provide unscheduled pest control services for all buildings, UH housing units, structures, and other facilities in response to a DMO. Common pests in facilities include roaches, ants, silverfish, spiders, mice, and rats. The Contractor shall service IAW Location Name Pest Management Plan.

1.6.4.4 Outdoor Treatment. If an acceptable level of control of cockroaches cannot be achieved in a building through the use of indoor treatments, the Contractor shall treat spaces and sewer lines under or immediately adjacent to the building with residual pesticide sprays, aerosols, or dust. The Contractor shall apply the appropriate pesticide to foundations, utility openings, and perimeters of exterior windows and doors when earwigs, ants, spiders, centipedes, or similar nuisance pests cannot be controlled by indoor control efforts alone.

1.7 Structural Pest Control. The Contractor shall perform control services to eradicate structural pests. Upon receipt of a Demand Maintenance Order (DMO), the Contractor shall provide applications (subsoil, trench, rodding, and drilling) to prevent or eliminate any structural pest infestation of Installation facilities as required. Product labels shall be strictly followed for all materials used. Other structural pests including, but not limited to, carpenter ants, birds, and swallows shall also be controlled.

1.7.1 Notification of Termite Damage N/A

a. Upon detection of termite damage N/A

b. Wood-Destroying Fungi. N/A

c. Termite Warranties. N/A

d. Rodent Control. Upon receipt of a valid work document, the Contractor shall conduct surveys to locate the presence of rodent infestation, establish and maintain a combination of rodent bait stations and traps, and employ other approved techniques to ensure maximum control of rodents, including rats and mice, especially prior to expected seasonal influx. The Contractor shall provide Hantavirus decontamination in coordination with and as approved by the KO/COR/IMPC.

e. Bait Placement. Poisoned bait shall be placed IAW Health standards, and shall not be placed in areas where food is stored, prepared, or served. Bait stations shall be maintained around building perimeters, landfills, sewage treatment plants, and other areas as required eliminating rodent activity. Detailed records of bait station locations shall be maintained by the Contractor. The Contractor shall use baits such as pelletized packaged or paraffinized baits in or adjacent to rat burrows and runs, crawl spaces, and utility lines, and shall not use spoiled or decayed baits.

f. Trapping. In unoccupied areas, the Contractor shall inspect mousetraps weekly after placement. Catch shall be collected and disposed of on the same day, and traps shall

Ft Wainwright be re-baited and reset as needed.

1.8 Household Nuisance Pests N/A

a. Ant Control. N/A

b. Spider Control. N/A

c. Other Household Nuisance Pests. N/A

1.9 Miscellaneous Pests. The Contractor shall provide pest control services for the control of miscellaneous pests, to include various insects, birds, rodents, and animals.

Humane treatment shall be used to remove miscellaneous pests from buildings. The Contractor shall also provide cleanup of nesting materials, feces, urine, etc. left by these pests and apply an effective deodorizer as required. The Contractor shall use live traps or nets to capture vertebrate pests.

2.0 Description of Services. The Contractor shall provide Integrated Pest Management/Entomology service to Fort Wainwright facilities and grounds. Areas covered by pest control services under this Contract include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Facilities and grounds

• Food service facilities

• Barracks

• Medical and dental clinics (interior and exterior)

• Airfield, training, and range facilities and grounds

2.1 Indoor Pest Control. The Contractor shall notify building occupants prior to scheduled application of any pesticides (normally 24 hours) and shall post any appropriate warnings to ensure personnel safety.

i. Preparation Instructions - Prior to scheduled application, the Contractor shall provide the customer with instructions on how to prepare for pesticide application. The customer shall be informed prior to the work if he/she needs to perform certain tasks such as turning off air handler units or turning off gas supply to stoves. Instructions shall include the recommendation that customers vacate the treated area, if required, for an industry- accepted time based on the type of treatment, in order to allow pesticide odors to dissipate. A point of contact shall be provided to answer occupant questions.

ii. Clean-Up Instructions - At the time of notification, the Contractor shall prepare and furnish the occupants with written instructions regarding exposure to and clean-up of residual sprays or baits, including instructions on the ventilation of treated areas if applicable.

2.1.1 Plan and Manage the Indoor Pest Management Program. The Contractor shall submit to the KO/COR/ACOR a weekly Pest Management Maintenance Record, which includes a schedule for all work and inspections (to include actuals, as well as scheduled).

The submittal shall begin ten (10) days after award. The schedule and arranged work shall have minimal disruptions.

2.1.2 Food Handling Establishments. Upon receipt of a valid work document, the Contractor shall inspect, control, and treat for pests in all buildings, facilities, structures, and operational food service facilities where food items are stored, prepared, or consumed. Pests shall include, but not be limited to, cockroaches, ants, flies, mice, and rats. Specific food service locations and the number of sites may vary over the Contract term.

a. The Contractor shall provide pest control inspections at all food handling establishments weekly and treat as required. Treatment shall be performed only when the food establishments are unoccupied. Approved insecticides shall be used as the method of treatment. In addition, the Contractor shall provide and maintain continuous surveillance tools (e.g., sticky traps) at all operational food service facilities as necessary.

The Contractor shall maintain current, detailed maps of all trap and bait locations for Government inspection. Indoor treatments for food-handling areas shall not be scheduled at times when food is being prepared or served. As part of all food service DMOs or PWOs, the Contractor shall inspect and, if necessary, treat all transportable garbage containers located at food handling areas. Indoor treatments for food-handling areas shall not be scheduled at times when food is being prepared or served. Food handling establishments are shown in TE 18.

b. The Contractor shall control infestation of insects and rodents IAW IPMP.

c. The Contractor shall conduct inside treatment of child care development centers only when children are not present in the facilities. Child care center spraying shall comply with AR 608-10, Child Development Services and TG 2 “Integrated Pest Management in Child Development Centers and Schools, November 2016.

d. The Contractor shall weekly set and check traps or use other approved methods in food storage areas to protect stored products. The Contractor shall not use poison for pest control in food preparation areas or floor space in common areas such as hallways.

Traps located outdoors shall be placed in bait stations to protect non-target animals. The Contractor shall maintain current, detailed maps of all trap and bait locations for Government inspection. Bait stations shall be secured against removal. Approved insecticides shall be used as the method of treatment. In addition, the Contractor shall provide and maintain continuous surveillance tools (e.g., sticky traps) at all operational food service facilities as necessary. As part of all food service DMOs or PWOs, the Contractor shall inspect and, if necessary, treat all transportable garbage containers located at food handling areas.

e. Instruction for Food Service Managers. In conjunction with each work assignment, the Contractor shall instruct the managers of each food service facility in proper sanitation and Self-Help techniques required to suppress pest populations, thereby reducing potential for development of pesticide resistance

2.1.2.1 Flies. The Contractor shall inspect for flies during monthly building and weekly food handling establishment inspections. Building inspections shall include all lunchrooms, break rooms, and kitchenette areas. The Contractor shall provide pest control based on inspection results. The Contractor shall provide fly control in and around food service areas, loading platforms, trash areas, transportable garbage containers, and other areas. Fly control usually is required for filth flies. The Contractor shall provide additional control as needed in accordance with the IPMP.

2.2 Outdoor Pest Control. Outdoor spraying and other chemical applications shall start when the weather conditions are favorable. The Contractor shall conduct applications as directed (weather permitting) until the entire project is completed. Notification Requirements for Outdoor Pesticide Application. Notification requirements shall be IAW Alaska Department of Agriculture (TDA) on Pest Management Requirements.

2.2.1 Outdoor Pest Management. The Contractor shall control public health animal and plant pests. The Contractor shall submit to the KO/COR/ACOR a weekly Pest Management Schedule of outdoor pest management activities, which includes a schedule for all work and inspections (to include actuals, as well as scheduled). The submittal shall begin ten (10) days after award. The schedule and arranged work shall have minimal disruptions. Required inspections shall be performed concurrently whenever possible.

2.2.1.1 Trees, Shrubs, and Turf Pests. A variety of insects, other arthropods, and plant diseases occasionally become pests of turf and ornamental plants. The Contractor shall, on a priority basis, control trees, shrubs, and turf pests, to maintain the aesthetic value of the improved grounds. The Contractor shall inspect trees and shrubs in June and August for infestation and disease, and treat based on inspection findings. The Contractor shall treat infestation within five (5) calendar days of detection. The Contractor shall treat pests attacking trees, turf, and ornamental plants before pest infestation causes irreversible damage. The Contractor shall also perform visual inspections of improved ground areas in conjunction with each treatment to ensure that pest infestation of trees, plants, and shrubs is minimized. Areas are identified in TE 02, Fort Wainwright Grounds Maintenance ALL Inclusive.

2.2.1.2 Mosquito Larvae. The Contractor shall perform weekly inspections of mosquito larvae during mosquito season based on the IPMP.

2.2.1.3 Adult Mosquitoes. The Contractor shall perform adult mosquito surveillance and treatment and control, as specified in the IPMP (Mosquito surveillance is performed by the Preventive Medicine Activity at Fort Wainwright. The Contractor shall weekly inspect for adult mosquitoes and treat as necessary (May through September). The Contractor shall reapply pesticides whenever critical levels are reached or mosquito-borne disease outbreaks are detected, based on guidance from the KO/COR/ACOR. When the critical population level of 25 females per trap per night (for all mosquito species) is detected, the Contractor will be notified by the Preventive Medicine Activity to initiate control. Mosquito control shall normally be performed during the months of May through September in the early morning hours 0300 to 0500, weather conditions permitting IAW the current version of the

IPMP.

2.2.1.4 Other Pests of Medical Importance. The Contractor shall survey and control pests of medical importance as necessary for the protection of health and safety as outlined in the IPMP. The Contractor shall maintain close coordination with the Location Name Preventive Medicine Activity in all matters pertaining to the control of medically important pests including, but not limited to, mosquitoes, ticks, cockroaches, filth flies, Taylor, Matthew E Mr CIV USA Do we actually do this?

Ft Wainwright rodents, and any carriers of vector-borne diseases. Work involving pests of medical importance shall be performed in accordance with AR 40-3 and AR 40-5, Change 1.

a. Flies. The Contractor shall provide fly control in and around food service areas, loading platforms, trash areas, transportable garbage containers, and other areas. Fly control usually is required for filth flies. The Contractor shall provide additional control as needed in accordance with the IPMP.

b. Venomous Arthropods. The Contractor shall control venomous arthropods (bees, wasps, hornets, gnats, and other biting, stinging, and urticating or vesicating arthropods) with residual insecticides as specified in the Location Name PMP in and around buildings, transportable garbage containers, UH housing areas, and recreational areas such as picnic grounds, training areas, and other areas. Insects shall be destroyed. There should be no visible signs of live insects after treatment or removal. The Contractor shall give priority response to work requests from persons with documented sting sensitivity.

c. Honey Bees/Wasps. The Contractor shall report any discovery of honeybees or wasps to the KO/COR within two hours of discovery to include their location and potential hazard to building occupants.

d. Lice. The Contractor shall perform control of lice on bedding, mattresses, furniture, and other surfaces as required. The Contractor shall instruct customers to obtain medical treatment for personal control and perform laundering prior to chemical application.

e. Flea Control. Upon receipt of a valid work document, the Contractor shall inspect for and control fleas in quarters and other buildings in accordance with the Location Name PMP. The Contractor shall inform customers with pets that fleas must be controlled on the animal(s) at the time their quarters are treated.

2.2.2 Dead or Dying Animals. N/A

2.2.3 Stray Animals. N/A

2.2.3.1 Animal Pick-up. N/A

2.2.3.1.1 Control of wildlife species, such as coyotes, foxes, raccoons or beavers are managed IAW with the IPMP and handling of these animals shall be per instruction by the DPW Environment Division and in coordination with the Department of Agriculture.

2.2.3.1.2 Birds. The Contractor shall implement a bird control program. Major emphasis shall be placed on roosting site reduction. The contractor shall coordinate with the Wildlife Biologist at DPW-ED to ensure compliance with Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA).

2.2.3.2 Animal Control Vehicles. N/A

2.2.3.3 Service Calls. The Contractor shall respond IAW the Priority of the Demand Maintenance Order.

2.2.3.4 Reporting. See Deliverables in other section of this PWS.

2.2.4 Miscellaneous Animal Pests. The Contractor shall control pests that damage grounds, particularly moles and groundhogs, and fill burrows that have been trapped out.

The Contractor shall lock the live traps in either the open or closed position during non-duty days. The Contractor shall remove and properly handle animals according to State and IPMP regulations. Diseased animals shall be handled IAW local ordinances and properly disposed.

2.2.5 Vegetation Control. The Contractor shall conduct vegetation control (grassy and broad leaf weeds, forbs, bushes, and trees) IAW the IPMP and the Installation Natural Resource Management Plan. The Contractor shall perform vegetation control for firebreaks and ranges (excluding impact areas) with growth retardants or manual means to reduce wildland fire risks as well as weed and brush growth. Outside treatment with herbicides or pesticides shall not be used for vegetation control within one hundred (100) feet from the perimeter of children's play areas or child development centers, IAW AR 608-10, unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR. Upon discovering non-vegetation pests during inspections or treatments, the Contractor shall submit a DMO.

2.2.5.1 Weed Control. The Contractor shall limit the application of herbicide to parade and athletic fields. Contractor personnel that apply herbicide shall have a State of Alaska herbicide application certificate or license. The Contractor shall ensure that the licenses, certificates, and training of Contractor personnel applying herbicide are valid and kept current. Contract herbicides management employees shall not apply herbicides under someone else’s certification. The Contractor shall submit a consolidated list of all herbicides used during the month, in a monthly herbicide application record, to the KO/COR/ACOR. The Contractor shall only use herbicides listed on the garrison’s Pesticide Use Plan (PUP). The Contractor shall submit a consolidated list of all herbicides used during the month, in a monthly herbicide application record, to the KO/COR/ACOR and Pest Management of the Environmental Division. The Contractor shall only use herbicides listed on the garrison’s Pesticide Use Plan (PUP).

2.2.5.2 Railroads. N/A

2.3 Other Services.

2.3.1 Special Services. The KO/COR/ACOR will notify the Contractor as soon as a special service requirement is known. The Contractor shall coordinate special service requirements with the existing pest management schedule. Pricing for this unscheduled service shall be IAW the pre-established unit prices in the contract.

2.3.2 Special Event Services. The Contractor shall provide additional pest control services for special events when necessary. Special events include, but are not limited to, Very Important Person (VIP) visits, retreats, ribbon cutting ceremonies, and open houses. When necessary, the Contractor shall deviate from its schedule to meet special event requirements, at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall be authorized one (1) additional duty day to return to its normal operations.

2.3.3 Food Service Facility Inspection.

a. The Contractor shall perform monthly pest surveillance at food service facilities.

This isn’t part of grounds?

Taylor, Matthew E Mr CIV USA Talking about firebreaks and ranges again

Taylor, Matthew E Mr CIV USA Should be part of grounds.

Taylor, Matthew E Mr CIV USA Any Special Service must be approved by the KO/COR/ACOR prior to work.

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The Contractor shall: survey each site completely; identify the presence of pests, pest damage, or any potential for pest infestation; determine the extent of the pest problem;

and recommend sanitation practices that eliminate food, water, and harborage for pests.

Pests to survey shall include filth flies, roaches and stored product insects. Control of pests found during the course of inspections shall be performed with IPM techniques via

DMO.

b. Food Service Documentation. The pest controller who services these facilities shall annotate on the IPM log all pest management services performed and provide a copy to the facility manager and to the KO/COR monthly.

2.3.4 Commissary Inspection. The Contractor shall inspect the Post Commissary weekly.

Inspection results shall be submitted to the KO/COR on monthly basis. The Contractor shall survey the facility completely; identify the presence of pests, pest damage, or any potential for pest infestation; and determine the extent of the pest problem. Control of pests found during the course of inspections shall be performed with IPM techniques via

DMO.

3.0 Operations

3.1 Pest Control Facilities. The Contractor shall mix and store pesticides in the Government-provided pest control facility. The pesticide and herbicide storage and mixing facility, Building 3026, was designed in accordance with the criteria for such facilities.

Offsite mixing (mixing at the site of application) is allowable provided that the Contractor provide an approved SOP for the operations and that appropriate spill containment equipment is immediately available at the location.

3.2 Pest Control Vehicles. Only authorized vehicle operators wearing protective clothing shall transport pesticides. Vehicles used to transport pesticides shall be labeled for pesticide use and dedicated for pest control use only. Such vehicles shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher, spill and decontamination kit, emergency shower/eye wash. Pest control vehicles shall not be left unattended at any time unless properly locked and secured. Transportation of all pesticides shall be in accordance with 49 CFR. All vehicles used to transport pesticides shall be free of observable pesticide spillage or residue.

Chemicals shall not be stored in the passenger compartment of pest control vehicles; on trucks, all chemicals shall be stored in the lockable bins on the truck bed.

a. Vehicle Applications. Vehicles used for outdoor fogging applications shall not exceed ten miles per hour during application to prevent under- or over- application of pesticides.

b. Data Sheet Requirement. When pesticides are transported, the transporter shall carry a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and product labels(s).

3.3 Pest Control Equipment

a. All equipment proposed for use shall be made available by the Contractor for inspection by the KO/COR upon request. At the time of the inspection, the equipment and operator's ability to deliver spray to the designated height or distance, as indicated by the equipment manufacturer's manual, shall be demonstrated by the applicator that shall be responsible for the actual treatment.

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b. 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.

Equipment that has failed shall be replaced and/or repaired by the Contractor prior to resuming operations.

c. Equipment Specifications and Maintenance. All equipment shall be labeled

“Contaminated with Pesticides” in accordance with all Federal and State regulations.

Tanks, valves, and fittings shall be checked for signs of leakage prior to each pesticide transfer. All pesticide dispersal equipment, including bait stations and trays, shall be clearly and plainly marked with the Companies Name, a point of contact, phone number, and the words "DANGER"..."PESTICIDES", or as required by applicable regulations. The Contractor shall provide repair and maintenance necessary to keep all equipment in proper operating condition. The Contractor shall provide repair and maintenance necessary to keep all equipment in proper operating condition.

d. Spray Equipment Restrictions. The Contractor shall not use spray equipment in winds exceeding ten miles per hour. The Contractor shall prevent any weed control or herbicide spray drift from adversely affecting non-target shrubs, trees, grass, or other plantings. As directed by the KO, the Contractor shall repair or replace property and non-target vegetation damaged as a result of careless or inappropriate use of spray equipment.

3.4 Chemical Usage. All pesticides shall be procured, possessed, handled, and applied in strict accordance with the manufacturer's label as registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or State of Alaska pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard. Each product shall be registered for use under the particular environmental conditions under which it is applied. The Contractor shall obtain and comply with state and local permits required for the procurement, use, and disposal of any pesticide used under this Contract. The Contractor shall give top priority to the use of non-chemical pest control techniques. Chemical control methods shall be used only after maximizing the use of non-chemical controls or after determining the unfeasibility of using non-chemical controls. Non-chemical controls requiring the effort of other Installation personnel shall be coordinated with the appropriate agencies or activities and shall be brought to the attention of the KO/COR.

a. Inventory Management. Pesticides that have been suspended or canceled by the

EPA shall only be used per the suspension or cancellation order and shall not be used after the date indicated on the order.

b. Chemical Testing. The KO/COR may sample the Contractor's pesticides for testing and inspect equipment, mixing facilities, and materials at any time. If any batch of pesticide is determined by chemical analysis to be deficient in active ingredient, per manufacturer's label directions, re-treatment shall be provided.

c. Chemical Inventory

i. Current Inventory of Pesticides. The Contractor shall maintain a current, accurate inventory of pesticides in the pest control shops at all times to include types and quantities of pesticides and EPA Registration Numbers. This inventory shall include pesticides that have a zero balance.

ii. Monthly Inventory Submittal. Copies of inventories shall be provided to the

Installation Pest Management Coordinator, the Fire Department, and the Preventive Medicine Activity monthly within five working days after the end of each month.

iii. Hazardous Material Inventory. The Contractor shall prepare a quarterly inventory of all hazardous materials used by the shop, including material name and estimated usage. This EPCRA-required inventory shall be submitted to the DPW-ED no later than 15 calendar days after the end of each fiscal quarter.

iv. Inventory Maintenance Log. As pesticides are removed from or added to the pesticide storage facility, the Contractor shall annotate and record the transaction(s) in a log. Each stored or required pesticide shall be listed on a separate page. The log shall be maintained in the pest control shop.

v. Pesticide Label Book. The Contractor shall maintain a book of labels of all pesticides used and have it readily available at all times. A current copy of the label for each pesticide used shall also be kept at each application site. Labels from chemicals no longer used shall be maintained in the book.

vi. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). MSDS shall be maintained and readily available for each product at pest control shops. Whenever the shop acquires a new product, all shop personnel shall review the SDS and ensure that they understand all safety requirements for the use of that product.

vii. Pesticide Mixture Adjustment. All pesticide mixture adjustments shall be approved by the KO/COR.

viii. Timeliness of Pesticide Application. The Contractor shall apply formulated pesticides in a timely manner to ensure full potency of the pesticide mixture. The Contractor shall not mix pesticides in excess of what can be used during the day's operation. At no time shall mixed pesticides remain in tanks overnight.

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3.5 Pesticide Safety. The Contractor shall use caution when applying chemicals in hazardous or sensitive areas, such as near electrical fixtures, open flames, stoves, heaters, food bins, refrigerators, open bodies of water, people and non-target organisms, or during adverse weather conditions. No space treatments (fogging or ultra-low volume) shall be made in occupied spaces until all occupants and pets have vacated the premises.

Special care shall be given when pesticides are applied in schools and child development centers, in patient areas of health clinics, or in family quarters where infants are present.

The Contractor shall ensure that areas are properly prepared before treatment.

3.5.1 Disposal of Chemicals. The Contractor shall dispose of chemicals and containers in accordance with the manufacturers’ labels, EPA standards, AR 200-1, and Appendix M of the Location Name PMP. Pesticide disposal shall be consistent with the Armed Forces Pest Management Board (AFPMB) Technical Guide (TG) 21, “Pesticide Disposal Guide for Pest Control Shops”, dated July 2002.

3.5.2 Handling Safety. During the preparation, application, and disposal of pesticides, the Contractor shall abide with appropriate procedures and guidelines and shall: keep safety equipment and spill kits available; attend equipment while filling to minimize and prevent overflow; use back flow preventers on hoses when connected to water outlets in filling operations; inspect equipment (per manufacturer's label) and the work area during application to ensure proper and safe treatment; and dispose of all pesticides and containers in accordance with applicable sections.

3.6 Environmental Concerns

All pest control activities conducted IAW the Location Name PMP shall be accomplished in a manner that ensures maximum protection of endangered and threatened species and environmental quality IAW PL 91-190, the National Environmental Policy Act, PL 93-205, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, Executive Order (EO) 11643, Environmental Safeguards, 8 Feb 72; EO 12088, Federal Compliance with Pollution Control Standards, 13 Oct 78; and all revised or new regulations and laws. The Contractor shall apply pesticides in such a manner as to prevent toxic exposure of personnel, wildlife, ornamental plants (including on the Installation and on adjacent land), and any other non-target components of the environment. The Contractor shall not apply pesticides outdoors during excessive winds (ten mph or greater), heavy rain, while runoff is occurring, nor near any well that provides potable water. The Contractor shall be responsible for any additional restrictions directed by the pesticide label, State regulations, or the KO/COR.

a. Contamination. Particular care shall be taken not to contaminate food, water, or other substances subject to ingestion. The Contractor shall advise the building occupants/facility managers of the area preparation requirements for pesticide applications IAW the chemical label. The Contractor shall provide clean, uncontaminated plastic tarpaulins to protect items that could be contaminated by pesticide applications. If

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