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Annex M Pest Management (510)

Annex M – Pest Management (510) (U) Annex M – Pest Management (510) (U)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Pest Management Services . The Contractor shall provide integrated pest management (IPM) services to prevent and control pests.

The Contractor shall perform Pest Management Services for public health pests for real property and grounds on Fort Huachuca, Arizona. 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, wasps, rodents, nematodes, fungi, bacteria, viruses, algae, snails, marine borers, 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 services include pest surveillance, pest identification, breeding site removal, pesticide applications, extermination, and other required actions to control pests on Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The purpose of this annex 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:

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

· Communicating constantly with the COR/ACOR regarding planned actions and recommendations.

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

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

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

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

· Catching and releasing as directed by the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Environmental Division (ED).

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

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

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

· Vertebrate pests, e.g., bats and rodents

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

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. The Contractor shall submit copies of all information required of the Contractor by regulatory agencies to DPW-ED via the COR/ACOR. The Contractor shall provide all services and storage procedures in accordance with (IAW) the following:

· 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 most recent version of the National Environmental Policy Act, Public Law 92-516, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act of 1972

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

· AR 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement

· Armed Forces Pest Management Board (AFPMB), Technical Guide (TG) 29 – Integrated Pest Management In and Around Buildings, December 2018 Update

· TE 35 – Fort Huachuca Integrated Pest Management Plan

· Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)

· Arizona Department of Agriculture regulations

· United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) regulations

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 shall be included in the Pest Management Monthly Report and sent to the Installation Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) with a copy to the COR/ACOR.

Environmental Protection . All environmental protection issues shall be coordinated with and approved by the COR//ACOR/IPMC.

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 a private applicator certification nor registered technician certification is acceptable. Licenses/certifications shall be provided to the Government prior to contract award and updated annually by end of each period of performance. 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 and the COR/ACOR upon request.

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 TE 35 – Fort Huachuca Integrated Pest Management Plan. The Contractor shall have a State of Arizona pesticide application business license and the Contractor’s pest management specialists shall be Armed Forces Pest Management Board, Arizona Department of Agriculture certified.

Medical Surveillance of Pesticide Applicators . The Contractor shall provide medical surveillance for all personnel applying pesticides in accordance with TE 35 – Fort Huachuca Integrated Pest Management Plan, including initial physical exams, annual physical exams, and monitoring of cholinesterase levels. The Contractor shall submit a statement to the COR/ACOR annually confirming the medical surveillance is performed and a list of employees subject to the surveillance.

Employee Uniforms . Pest control workers shall wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. The Contractor shall provide safety equipment and PPE to each of their pest control applicators. This equipment at a minimum, the PPE required by the applicable pesticide labels, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), AFPMB TG 14 - Personal Protective Equipment for Pest Management Personnel September 27, 2017, TE 35 – Fort Huachuca Integrated Pest Management Plan, State regulations, and shall be in accordance with industry standards. The Contractor shall ensure individual respirators (must follow OSHA and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) regulations and the Fort Huachuca, Arizona 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.

Inspections and Reports

Pest Inspections . The Contractor shall include scheduled PM inspections on the PM Plan detailed in Annex A. The Contractor shall inspect for pests, wood damage, insect damage, and conditions conducive to potential damage during any inspection. Control of pests found during inspections shall be included under the PM being performed.

Pest Management Monthly Report . Inspection results for the previous month shall be submitted to the COR/ACOR every month no later than the 5th, on the Pest Management Monthly Report.

Reports of Conditions Conducive to Pest Infestation . When the Contractor notices a condition that is promoting or is conducive to pest infestations, they shall notify the COR/ACOR electronically of their findings and recommendations to correct these conditions within one business day after citing conditions. Conditions may include sanitation problems, improper food storage practices, inadequate exclusion policies, or damaged or missing exclusion devices. The Contractor shall also include these deficiencies on the Pest Management Monthly Report.

Facility Pest Control . The Contractor shall perform pest control as required for food storage/service facilities, child development centers, and barracks. Common pests in facilities include roaches, ants, silverfish, spiders, mice, and rats.

Outdoor Treatment . If an acceptable level of control of cockroaches cannot be achieved in a building using 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.

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.

Pesticides . 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 Fort Huachuca, Arizona are EPA registered and registered with the Arizona Department of Agriculture. Approvals may be made and limited to specific pests/sites. The Contractor shall submit an Out of Cycle Pesticide Use Request (OCPUR) to the COR/ACOR/IPMC for review/approval to use pesticides not identified on the Pesticide Use List (PUL). The PUL 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.

The Contractor shall immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the COR/ACOR and shall be financially responsible for the clean-up of any Contractor-caused 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.

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 to the COR/ACOR/IPMC, IAW TE 35 – Fort Huachuca Integrated Pest Management Plan and DoDI 4150.07p Section E4.11 “Reports and Records”. Records shall be accurate and complete. Records shall include: the Fort Huachuca, 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 COR/ACOR/IPMC monthly. Records rejected by the COR/ACOR/IPMC due to inadequate or incorrect information shall be corrected and returned to the COR/ACOR/IPMC by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government within ten (10) business days.

The Contractor shall maintain a label and SDS book of pesticides used or stored for use and shall have it readily available for the COR/ACOR upon request.

The Contractor shall notify the 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.

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

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.

Emergency Public Health Requests . N/A; this is responded through the Environmental and Natural Resources Division and an agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture.

Emergency Mission Critical Requests . The Contractor shall provide personnel to respond to emergency/mission critical Demand Maintenance Order (DMOs) (Priority 1) for pest management service within one (1) hour of notification. Mission critical facilities include command centers, emergency operations facilities, medical treatment facilities, barracks, and IT/communications facilities.

Non-Emergency Requests . 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. 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.

Complaints and Retreatment Requests . The Contractor shall, within three (3) business days after receiving notice from the COR/ACOR re-treat previously treated areas when inspection reveals that there was inadequate control obtained with the initial treatment.

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

Notification of Structural Wood Damage . Upon detection of termite damage not already discovered by the Government, the Contractor shall submit a DD Form 1070, Termite and Wood Decay Inspection, to the work order desk within one business day.

Wood-Destroying Fungi . The Contractor shall perform PM to control wood-destroying fungi. Inspection for fungi shall be performed by the Contractor on a PM basis in conjunction with all termite inspections. Non-chemical control methods shall include ventilating crawlspaces and reducing wood moisture.

Termite Warranties . In the event of a termite infestation, as part of the treatment, the Contractor shall provide the COR/ACOR with a five (5) year written warranty against existing and new infestations of subterranean termites for treated areas. The warranty shall state the chemical concentrations, rates, and methods of application complied in accordance with the EPA label. The warranty period shall commence from the date of acceptance by the COR/ACOR. Visual sightings of termites, additional damage, new mud tubes, or other signs of living termites within the structure during the warranty period, shall be grounds for re-treatment at the Contractor's expense. The Contractor shall also cover the repair of damage from termite infestations during the warranty period.

Rodent Control . The Contractor shall conduct pest management 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 COR/ACOR/IMPC.

Bait Placement . Bait stations shall be placed on a PM basis in IAW Health standards and conform to TE 35 – Fort Huachuca Integrated Pest Management Plan. Bait stations must be confined to areas where mice or target species cannot cause secondary poisoning. 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.

Trapping . In unoccupied areas, the Contractor shall inspect mousetraps on a PM quarterly basis after placement. Catch shall be collected and disposed of on the same day, and traps shall be re-baited and reset as needed.

Non-Fumigation Control Methods . Methods to be used for the control of stored product pests include freezing the infested items to destroy the pests and then discarding the items (performed by customer), sanitation (performed by customer), or spatial or spot treatments of affected areas, including the use of pheromone traps or chemicals (performed by the Contractor).

Household Nuisance Pests

Ant Control . The Contractor shall control ants in all Post buildings. The occupant will perform surveillance and control of infested areas with sticky traps, however chemical control shall be performed by the Contractor.

Spider Control . The Contractor shall control spider infestations in and around buildings. Black widow spiders are sometimes found in undisturbed places, such as underneath old equipment and in storage areas.

Other Household Nuisance Pests . The Contractor shall control other household nuisance pests, including silverfish, earwigs, ground beetles, and other outdoor invading household pests. The Contractor shall provide service on an as needed basis for the control or prevention of food, fabric, paper, or other stored product infesting pests, including, but not limited to, carpet beetles and silverfish. Pesticides shall not be applied to exposed food materials or food handling equipment. Control efforts pertaining to stored food pests shall require coordination with the Fire Department, food inspectors, and the Installation Veterinary Activity.

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.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

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

· Child development centers

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

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, to allow pesticide odors to dissipate. A point of contact shall be provided to answer occupant questions.

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.

Plan and Manage the Indoor Pest Management Program . The Contractor shall include a schedule for all work and inspections (to include actuals, as well as scheduled) in the Pest Management Monthly Report. The schedule and arranged work shall have minimal disruptions.

Food Handling Establishments . 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. Sticky or glue traps may be used for surveillance purposes only.

Inspections . 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.

Infestations . The Contractor shall control infestation of insects and rodents IAW TE 35 – Fort Huachuca Integrated Pest Management Plan.

Food Storage Areas . 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.

Childcare Development Centers . The Contractor shall conduct inside treatment of childcare development centers only when children are not present in the facilities. Childcare 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.

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 Arizona Department of Agriculture on Pest Management Requirements.

Outdoor Pest Management . The Contractor shall control public health animal and plant pests. The Contractor shall include a schedule of all outdoor pest management activities, which includes a schedule for all work and inspections (to include actuals, as well as scheduled) in the Pest Management Monthly Report. The schedule and arranged work shall have minimal disruptions. Required inspections shall be performed concurrently whenever possible.

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 April, June, August, and October 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.

Tent Caterpillar Control . Tent caterpillars are normally found on elm trees and other ornamental plants, shrubs, and trees from late March through April. These caterpillars make ugly nests in the tree crotch and can severely defoliate or kill the tree. The Contractor shall implement a tent caterpillar control program, including tent removal. Because tent caterpillars normally rest inside the nest during the daytime and feed on the foliage during the hours of darkness, effective tent removal and chemical treatments may require complete coverage of the foliage and not just treating the nest. Primary emphasis should be placed on controlling tent caterpillars in improved grounds areas.

Webworm Control . Fall webworms attack a wide variety of trees and make ugly nests on the terminal ends of the branches. The Contractor shall implement a fall webworm control program, to include inspection and control of webworms on elm and poplar trees post wide.

Elm Leaf Beetle and Other Foliage-Feeding Pest Control . Numerous foliage feeders and woodborers, such as Elm Leaf beetles, occasionally require control. The Contractor shall control other plant pests that could kill ornamental plants or trees if not treated. Each pest shall be evaluated on an individual basis to determine the need for control. The Contractor shall use industry-accepted practices for control of these other pests if they are not included in TE 35 – Fort Huachuca Integrated Pest Management Plan.

Mosquito Larvae . The Contractor shall perform weekly inspections of mosquito larvae during mosquito season based on TE 35 – Fort Huachuca Integrated Pest Management Plan.

Adult Mosquitoes . The Contractor shall perform adult mosquito surveillance and treatment and control, as specified in TE 35 – Fort Huachuca Integrated Pest Management Plan (Mosquito surveillance is performed by the Preventive Medicine Activity at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The Contractor shall weekly inspect for adult mosquitoes and treat as necessary (April through November). The Contractor shall reapply pesticides whenever critical levels are reached or mosquito-borne disease outbreaks are detected, based on guidance from the 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 April through November in the early morning hours 0300 to 0500, weather conditions permitting IAW the current version of TE 35 – Fort Huachuca Integrated Pest Management Plan.

The Contractor shall use Larvicide for the control of mosquitoes. Bacillus Thuringiensis (BT) shall be used for mosquito larva control. Larvicide will normally take place during the months of April through November. The following is a list of areas to be treated. Other areas may require treatment at the discretion of the Government.

· CMET 2 (Bldg. 53302) Large Detention Pond

· Rugge Hamilton UAV

· Runway

· Upper Detention Basin Lower Detention Basin West

· Lower Detention Basin East

· Greely Hall Large Detention Pond

· Pioneer Runway Antelope Pond

· Lower Antelope Ponds

· Lakeside Center Lakeside Pond

· Golf Course Golf Course Pond

· Kelly Ops Detention Pond

· Traffic Circle Detention Pond

· East Range Storm Water Detention Ponds 1&2 Wastewater

· Detention Ponds 1-4

· Main Gate Detention Pond

· WWTP#2 Holding Ponds

· Thunderbird Village Detention Pond

· Rowe Hall Detention Pond

· Mashbir Hall Detention Pond

· Barnes Field House Detention Pond

· Christy Avenue Detention Pond

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 TE 35 – Fort Huachuca Integrated Pest Management Plan. 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, rodents, and any carriers of vector-borne diseases. Work involving pests of medical importance shall be performed in accordance with AR 40-3, Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Care, and AR 40-5, Medical Services, Army Public Health Program.

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 TE 35 – Fort Huachuca Integrated Pest Management Plan.

Venomous Arthropods . The Contractor shall control venomous arthropods (bees, wasps, hornets, gnats, and other biting, stinging, and urticating or vesicating arthropods) and scorpions with residual insecticides as specified in Technical Exhibit (TE) 35 – Fort Huachuca Integrated Pest Management Plan, 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.

Honeybees/Wasps . The Contractor shall report any discovery of honeybees or wasps to the COR/ACOR within two (2) hours of discovery to include their location and potential hazard to building occupants.

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.

Flea Control . The Contractor shall inspect for and control fleas in quarters and other buildings in accordance with TE35 – Fort Huachuca Integrated Pest Management Plan. The Contractor shall inform customers with pets that fleas must be controlled on the animal(s) at the time their quarters are treated.

Dead or Dying Animals . N/A; this is responded through the Environmental and Natural Resources Division and an agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture.

Stray Animals . N/A; this is responded through the Environmental and Natural Resources Division and an agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture.

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 TE 35 – Fort Huachuca Integrated Pest Management Plan. Diseased animals shall be handled IAW local ordinances and properly disposed.

Vegetation Control . The Contractor shall conduct vegetation control (grassy and broad leaf weeds, forbs, bushes, and trees) IAW TE 35 – Fort Huachuca Integrated Pest 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 COR/ACOR. Upon discovering non-vegetation pests during inspections or treatments, the Contractor shall submit a DMO.

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 Arizona 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 include all the monthly herbicide application record in the Pest Management Monthly Report. The Contractor shall only use herbicides listed on the garrison’s Pesticide Use List (PUL).

Other Services

Special Services . The 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.

Special Event Services . The Contractor shall provide additional pest control services for special events when necessary. The DPW will provide historical data on special event services required. 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.

Food Service Facility Inspection . The Contractor shall perform monthly preventive maintenance pest surveillance at food service facilities. 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 inspections shall be performed with IPM techniques via DMO.

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 COR/ACOR in the Pest Management Monthly Report.

Commissary Inspection . The Contractor shall inspect the Post Commissary weekly. Inspection results shall be submitted to the COR/ACOR and in the Pest Management Monthly Report. 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 inspections shall be performed with IPM techniques via DMO.

OPERATIONS

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, BLDG# 30034, 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.

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 571, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. 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.

3.2.1 Vehicle Applications

. Vehicles used for outdoor fogging applications shall not exceed ten (10) miles per hour during application to prevent under- or over- application of pesticides.

3.2.2 Data Sheet Requirement

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

Pest Control Equipment . All equipment proposed for use shall be made available by the Contractor for inspection by the COR/ACOR 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.

Ultra-Low Volume (ULV) Equipment . 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, fifteen (15) calendar days prior to start of work and thereafter, every fifty (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.

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.

Spray Equipment Restrictions . The Contractor shall not use spray equipment in winds exceeding ten (10) 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 COR/ACOR, the Contractor shall repair or replace property and non- target vegetation damaged because of careless or inappropriate use of spray equipment.

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 Arizona 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 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 COR/ACOR.

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.

Chemical Testing . The COR/ACOR 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.

Chemical Inventory

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.

Monthly Inventory Submittal . The Contractor shall include the Pesticide Inventory Report in the Pest Management Monthly Report.

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 fifteen (15) calendar days after the end of each fiscal quarter.

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.

Pesticide Label Book . The Contractor shall maintain a book of labels of all pesticides used and have it readily available. 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.

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.

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

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 more pesticides than what can be used during the day's operation. At no time shall mixed pesticides remain in tanks overnight.

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.

Disposal of Chemicals . The Contractor shall dispose of chemicals and containers in accordance with the manufacturers’ labels, EPA standards, AR 200-1, and TE35 – Fort Huachuca Integrated Pest Management Plan. 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.

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.

Environmental Concerns . All pest control activities conducted IAW TE35 – Fort Huachuca Integrated Pest Management Plan shall be accomplished in a manner that ensures maximum protection of endangered and threatened species and environmental quality IAW Public Law (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 COR/ACOR.

Contamination . 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 utensils, work surfaces, or machines used to prepare or dispense foods are inadvertently contaminated, the Contractor shall immediately clean the contaminated item, or, if appropriate, dispose of the item when approved by the COR/ACOR.