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Annex M - Pest Management PWS Fort Gordon BASOPS

Annex M—Pest Management Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Base Operations and Maintenance Contract

Fort Gordon, Georgia

Table of Contents

1.0 General Information.

The Contractor shall provide integrated pest management (IPM) services to prevent and control pests at Fort Gordon as specified in this performance work statement (PWS) and as detailed in Fort Gordon’s Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP), Technical Exhibit (TE) M-001, Installation Pest Management Plan. Unless otherwise specified, all unscheduled pest control service requirements are to be provided through Demand Maintenance Orders (DMOs). The Contractor shall perform scheduled and unscheduled pest management services for pests of public health, real property, and grounds on Fort Gordon, Georgia.

All pest control services performed by the Contractor, both building interior/inside and exterior/outside applications (privatized facilities are not included), shall be accomplished in accordance with (IAW) the standard industry practices and procedures. Any procedures related to pesticide and hazardous materials handling, application, storage, and disposal, and shall strictly adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws. The Contractor shall also follow industry rules, guidelines, and other documents/governing materials, equipment, and procedures used in providing pest control services as specified and as required by the Fort Gordon Integrated Pest Management Plan.

In addition, the Contractor shall observe and comply with all provisions and requirements set forth in Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 4150.07, DoD Pest Management Program, and National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for Pesticide Applications of the Georgia Water Quality Control Act.

1.1 Pest Management Services.

In general, the Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and materials to accomplish pest surveillance, pest identification, apply inside and outside pest control treatments, remove animal carcasses, remove breeding sites, dens, and other harborage, and control undesirable vegetation growth with the objective of controlling common pests. Common pests on Fort Gordon include, but are not limited to, mosquitoes, ticks, mites, flies, roaches, ants, silverfish, bedbugs, fleas, crickets, carpet beetles, stored product pests, fire ants, spiders, bees, wasps, centipedes, millipedes, proceeds (book lice), bird lice, clothes moths, earwigs, drain flies (psychodids), scorpions, springtails, termites, chiggers, rats, mice, snakes, birds, and other miscellaneous vertebrate pests.

The Contractor, in addition to the pest control for the below vermin, shall also perform control of shrubbery, landscaping, lawn/turf, and other undesirable vegetation such to avoid any breeding grounds; as well as miscellaneous control measures for plant diseases caused by algae, fungi, bacteria and viruses.

· grub worms, sod web worms,

· May beetles,

· crickets, mole crickets,

· ants,

· grasshoppers,

· leaf beetles, miscellaneous phytophagous beetles, Japanese beetles,

· leaf miners, mealy bugs,

· bag worms, fall web-worms

· scale insects, scales, nematodes

· aphids, spider mites

· tree bugs, lace bugs

· slugs, snails, tent caterpillars, other lepidopterous larva.

1.1.1 Significant Public Health Pests.

Significant public health pests for Fort Gordon include, but are not limited to, the following:

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

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

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

· Stray animals

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

1.1.2 Pest Management Plan.

The Contractor shall develop a written Pest Management Plan as part of the Contractor’s proposal. Deliverable M0001, Pest Management Plan. The Contractor shall incorporate Government review comments and submit a final Pest Management Plan to the COR for review and approval at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the end of the phase-in period. The plan shall include a detailed and complete schedule of all recurring pest control services to be performed at Fort Gordon.

The schedule shall detail all recurring work to be performed, including a breakdown of all areas/buildings to be worked, the type of service to be performed and the frequency of occurrence, and a monthly schedule of work to be performed. The Pest Management Plan shall be updated annually and submitted to the COR and Installation Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) for review and approval no later than (NLT) 30 October of each year.

Updates shall include, at a minimum, all changes, additions, and deletions associated with pest control license records (structural and contract), application equipment, Contractor personnel supervising or performing pest control services, chemical inventories, and any information related to personal and environmental safety issues. TE M-004, Sample Pest Management Plan, this provides a sample document for the Contractor’s reference in developing a Pest Management Plan inclusive of the requirements stated herein.

1.1.3 Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

The purpose of this PWS is to establish an environmentally sound and effective IPM program to prevent pests and disease vectors from adversely affecting Army installation operations. IPM is the judicious use of both chemical and non-chemical control techniques to prevent pests from exceeding an acceptable population level or damage threshold. Emphasis is placed on minimizing environmental disruption that could be caused by sole reliance on pesticide applications. IPM depends on surveillance to establish the need for control and to monitor the effectiveness of management efforts.

The four basic principles that are the heart of IPM are descriptive of the philosophy used on Fort Gordon to manage pests:

1. Mechanical/Physical Control,

2. Cultural Control,

3. Biological Control, and

4. Chemical Control.

Specific IPM methods can be found in the TE M-001, Installation Pest Management Plan. Additional methods can be found in the Armed Forces Pest Management Board (AFPMB), Technical Guide No. 29, and “Integrated Pest Management in and around Buildings". While any one of these methods may solve a specific pest problem, often several methods are used concurrently, particularly if long-term control is the goal.

In general, pesticides should be used only after other methods of control have been attempted or considered. Chemical control is most effective when used in combination with other methods such as mechanical or cultural controls. At no time should pesticides be applied in a routine, scheduled, or periodic manner. While it is acceptable to schedule inspections and other surveillance actions, pesticide application should only be accomplished based on the need identified in the inspections/surveillance. The Contractor shall adhere to the following minimum guidelines when conducting IPM on Fort Gordon:

1.2 Buildings and Structures.

The Contractor shall perform scheduled inspections as required for different types of facilities to include food service facilities, commissary, barracks, ranges, and improved training sites. Inspection schedules shall be submitted to the KO/COR for approval within fifteen (15) working days after contract award. Deliverable M0002, Pest Management Inspection Schedule. Inspection results shall be submitted to the KO/COR on monthly basis. Deliverable M0003, Pest Management Report (Monthly). Control of pests found during the course of inspections shall be performed with IPM techniques via a Demand Maintenance Order (DMO).

1.3 Regulations.

The DPW Environmental Division (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 Environmental Division via the KO/COR. Deliverable M0004, Pest Management Information Required by Regulators. The Contractor shall provide all services and storage procedures IAW the following:

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. An electronic spreadsheet equivalent of these forms capturing all the requested information is acceptable. These reports will be provided on a monthly basis to the IPMC with a copy to the KO/COR, Deliverable M0003, Pest Management Report (Monthly).

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. DODI 4150.07, DoD Pest Management Program

c. Army Regulation (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. Fort Gordon Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP)

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

g. Georgia Pesticide Use and Application Act, Code of Georgia Annotated 2-7-90 to 2-7-114.

h. United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) regulations

1.3.2 Environmental Protection.

All environmental protection issues shall be coordinated with the COR, IPMC, DPW ED and approved by the KO.

1.3.3 Safety.

The Contractor shall assure that proper pest control techniques and procedures are followed and precautions taken to prevent injury to any person or property as a result of the work specified in this section. The Contractor shall be liable for any occurrences of personal or environmental endangerment caused by improper use of pesticide application/dispersal equipment. The Contractor shall utilize safety equipment and clothing as required by Army Technical Manual (TM) 5 632, the Military Entomology Operational Handbook, and the Georgia Pesticide Use and Application Act.

1.4 Licenses and Certifications.

The Contractor shall provide to the COR and IPMC 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 TE M-001, Installation Pest Management Plan and the KO upon request and according to deliverable schedule. Deliverable M0005, Licenses and Certifications.

1.4.1 Personnel.

The Contractor shall provide certified personnel who shall provide the supervision and administration of the Fort Gordon Pest Control Services. The Contractor shall provide a full-time pest control supervisor, appropriately certified by the DoD or the State of Georgia, this person shall have the appropriate experience as a certified pest control applicator as specified in TE A-6.9 Contractor Minimum Qualifications, Licensing and Certifications.

The Contractor shall also provide properly licensed and certified pest management personnel Monday through Friday, during normal duty hours necessary to perform pest surveillance, pest control, inspection operations, and pesticide application, IAW DODI 4150.7 and the Fort Gordon IPMP, TE M-001, Installation Pest Management Plan. The Contractor shall also have at least one (1) personnel on call to respond to after-hours emergency pest situations. The Contractor shall have a State of Georgia Contractors Pesticide License and the Contractor’s pest management specialists shall be certified by the AFPMB, or the Georgia Department of Agriculture in the following pest control categories/subcategories:

EPA Category Equivalent Category

The contractor shall provide copies of each license, certification and recertification certificates, as outlined in Deliverable M0005, Licenses and Certifications.

1.4.2 Personnel Requirements.

a. Certification Records. The Contractor shall maintain up-to-date certification records of all personnel performing pest control services at Fort Gordon as required by the Georgia Pesticide Use and Application Act. A copy of all certification/re-certification records shall be provided to the COR and IPMC prior to commencing pest control services at Fort Gordon and within three (3) business days of the occurrence of any additions, deletions, or updates to certification records. Deliverable M0005, Licenses and Certifications.

b. Medical Surveillance of Pesticide Applicators. The Contractor shall provide medical surveillance for all personnel applying pesticides IAW Fort Gordon IPMP 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. Deliverable M0006, Pest Management Personnel Medical Surveillance Statement.

c. Employee Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Pest control workers shall wear appropriate PPE as required. The Contractor shall provide safety equipment and PPE to each of their pest control applicators. This equipment, at a minimum, shall be the PPE required by the applicable pesticide labels, SDSs, AFPMB TG 14 “Personal Protective Equipment for Pest Management Personnel” September 27, 2017, the Fort Gordon IPMP, State of Georgia 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 Fort Gordon Preventive Medicine 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.

The Contractor shall maintain adequate supplies of chemicals on hand to satisfy mission requirements and to avoid instances of work not being accomplished due to insufficient quantities of available materials. Pesticides shall be acquired IAW DODI 4150.07, Vol 1, Section 4.3 “Pest Management Materiel and Pesticide Acquisition.” The Contractor shall prepare a written request for authority to procure pesticides and submit it to the COR for approval prior to ordering any new chemicals.

The Contractor shall only use pesticides on Fort Gordon that are registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), registered with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and approved by the DoD Pest Management Board which are listed on the Installation’s Pesticide Use List (PUL), TE M-002, Pesticide Use List. The Contractor shall not deviate from the PUL without prior approval from the KO/COR and IPMC. 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. (See more detailed information relating to chemical and pesticide usage in Section 3.5).

a. 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 or IPMC upon request.

b. The Contractor shall notify the COR and IPMC 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 performed. The Contractor shall be responsible for the subcontractor’s reports of pest management operations performed by the subcontractor.

c. Any proposed changes in Government-approved pesticides shall be submitted to the 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 Annex H-Facilities Maintenance Vertical, Section 2.24-Preventive Maintenance for Barracks Buildings, Unaccompanied Personnel Housing (UPH) and In Between Occupancy Maintenance (IBOM).

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 imminently 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.

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. Priority 2 and Priority 3 DMO pest control work shall be performed during regular work hours. When pesticide label directions preclude rendering treatment without interfering with the function of the activity, treatment shall be performed outside regular work hours. Example work occurrences include treatments of food handling activities and childcare facilities.

1.6.4 DMO Response.

In addition to the normal cyclic inspections required to be delineated in the Contractor-developed Pest Management Plan the Contractor shall respond to DMOs IAW established priorities and ordering procedures, and make arrangements to accomplish treatment required. The Contractor shall inform requester in writing of any preparations necessary at the requester’s premises at least five (5) working days prior to treatment.

1.6.5 Access to Buildings.

The Contractor shall obtain access to buildings and arrange for the buildings to be opened and closed. Keys may be issued to the Contractor, and the Contractor shall ensure that adequate arrangements are made for security of the buildings at the end of each workday.

1.6.6 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 (1) visit to a site to accomplish the work. All work shall be performed IAW, TE M-001, Installation Pest Management Plan.

1.6.7 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.

1.6.8 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. Deliverable M0007, Report of Conditions Favorable to Pest Infestations. 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 COR within one (1) business day after citing conditions. Report must be legible and can be done electronically or hand-written.

1.6.9 Complaints and Retreatment Requests.

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

1.6.10 Pest Control in Facilities.

The Contractor shall provide unscheduled pest control services for all buildings, 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 Fort Gordon IPMP.

1.6.11 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 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.

1.7.1 Notification of Termite Damage

a. Upon detection of termite damage not already discovered by the Government, the Contractor shall submit a Termite and Wood Decay Inspection Form, Deliverable M0008, Notification of Termite Damage Submittal.

b. Wood-Destroying Fungi. The Contractor shall prevent and control wood-destroying fungi upon receipt of a valid work document. Inspection for fungi shall be performed by the Contractor in conjunction with all termite inspections. Non-chemical control methods shall include ventilating crawlspaces and reducing wood moisture.

c. Termite Warranties. The Contractor shall provide the COR with a five (5) year written warranty against existing and new infestations of subterranean termites for the areas treated. Deliverable M0009, Termite Warranty. 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. 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.

1.7.2 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.

a. 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.

b. 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 be re-baited and reset as needed.

1.8 Household Nuisance Pests.

1.8.1 Ant Control.

The Contractor shall control ants in all Installation buildings. The occupant will perform surveillance and control of infested areas with sticky traps, however chemical control shall be performed by the Contractor if Self-Help efforts are ineffective.

1.8.2 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.

1.8.3 Other Household Nuisance Pests.

The Contractor shall control other household nuisance pests, including silverfish, earwigs, ground beetles, and other outdoor invading household pests. Control of pests shall be performed IAW the Fort Gordon IPMP, TE M-001, Installation Pest Management Plan, or IAW standard industry practice if not covered by the IPMP. 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. 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), and Spatial or spot treatments of affected areas, including the use of pheromone traps or chemicals (performed by the Contractor)

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 service to Fort Gordon 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)

· Improved training sites and range facilities and grounds

The Pest Control technicians shall inspect sites, identify pests, determine pest damage or any potential for pest infestation, and determine the extent of pest problem prior to treatment. The Contractor shall render treatment as appropriate to control, prevent, or otherwise mitigate the pest(s). The Contractor shall evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment as specified in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan (QCP). The Contractor shall utilize and apply pesticide sprays, dusts, granules, baits, repellents or traps to known or suspected harborages, feeding, roosting, nesting sites, and passageways. Ultra-low volume and aerosols as space treatments or knockdown or flushing agents shall be utilized as required. Integrated pest management techniques shall be utilized. Inspection results shall be provided on a monthly basis. Additional information can be found in TE M-005, Pest Control Amplifying Information.

2.1 Indoor Pest Control.

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

a. 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.

b. 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 the weekly Deliverable M0002, Pest Management Inspection Record, which includes a schedule for all work and inspections (to include actuals, as well as scheduled). The submittal shall begin fifteen (15) days after award, and continue on a weekly basis. The schedule and arranged work shall have minimal disruptions. Pesticide applications shall not be scheduled or accomplished until results of inspection/surveillance are received indicating that it is necessary.

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. The Contractor shall weekly set and check traps or use other approved methods in food storage areas to protect stored products. 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. Baits located outdoors shall be placed in bait stations to protect non-target animals. Bait stations shall be secured against removal. 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 establishments are occupied or 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. Food handling establishments are shown in TE M-001 Installation Pest Management Plan. The Contractor shall requisition aerosol spray and sticky traps for use in insect inspections as requested by Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC) preventive medicine personnel.

b. The Contractor shall control infestations of insects and rodents IAW TE M-001, Installation Pest Management Plan.

c. 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.

d. 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.

e. 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, and transportable garbage containers.

2.1.3 Cockroaches and Household Pests.

The Contractor shall treat areas for cockroach and household pest infestation in accordance with the IPMP. While Fort Gordon has privatized family housing that is responsible for its own pest control, the Contractor will still be responsible for controlling cockroaches and other household pests in barracks buildings, offices, storage areas, training buildings, and other similar indoor spaces. Treatment of these pests shall be conducted using a variety of techniques as outlined in the TE M-001, Installation Pest Management Plan.

2.1.4 Termites and Other Wood Destroying Organisms.

All permanent structures shall be inspected annually to determine any infestation or damage. A monthly report of findings for each structural unit inspected during the month shall be submitted to the COR and IPMC no later than the fifth (5th) working day of the following month. Deliverable M0010, Termite and Wood Decay Inspection. Termiticide applications (subsoil, trench, rodding, drilling, etc.) shall be used to prevent or eliminate any termite infestation on installation facilities as required. Termite treatments shall be applied so as to be effective for a warranty period of no less than five years IAW the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications 31 31 16.13, “Chemical Termite Treatment, 08-01-2016.

2.2 Outdoor Pest Control.

Outdoor pesticide 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 shall be IAW Georgia Department of Agriculture 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 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. Pesticide applications shall not be scheduled or accomplished until results of inspection/surveillance are received indicating that it is necessary. Deliverable M0002, Pest Management Inspection Schedule.

2.2.1.1 Vegetation Control.

The Contractor shall utilize approved herbicide or growth regulators to control, limit growth, or eliminate undesired vegetation in, parking lots, fence lines, parade fields, lawns, railroad tracks, graveled areas, road shoulders, unpaved parking areas, storage areas, sidewalks, curbing, areas covered with rip-rap, paved ditches, ballast areas, and other areas in the improved grounds area. This treatment shall generally be accomplished from March to December or during the seasons of active weed growth and shall be detailed in the Contractor’s IPMP.

DMOs and PMOs will be issued for vegetation control. The Contractor shall conduct vegetation control (grassy and broad leaf weeds, forbs, bushes, and trees) IAW TE M-001, Installation Pest Management Plan and the Installation Natural Resource Management Plan. The Contractor shall perform vegetation control for 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. The Contractor shall limit the application of herbicide on parade and athletic fields. The Contractor shall submit a consolidated list of all herbicides used during the month, in the monthly Vegetation Control Deliverable M0011, Vegetation Control, to the KO/COR and IPMC. The Contractor shall only use herbicides listed on the Garrison’s PUL, TE M-002, Pesticide Use List.

2.2.1.2 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 grounds on a monthly basis during the active pest season for pest infestation and disease, and report findings to the COR no later than the fifth (5TH) working day of each month. Deliverable M0012, Tree Inspection Report. The Contractor shall correct all reported deficiencies in Improved Grounds Maintenance areas including grassed areas, plants, trees, and shrubs, including replacement if necessary, of vegetation that has become diseased or infested. 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.

a. Tent Caterpillar Control. Tent caterpillars are normally found on 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.

b. 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 trees post wide.

c. Foliage-Feeding Pest Control. Numerous foliage feeding and wood boring pests occasionally require control. The Contractor shall control any 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 the Installation IPMP.

2.2.1.3 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 TE M-001, Installation Pest Management Plan. The Contractor shall maintain close coordination with the Fort Gordon 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, Army Public Health Program (Change 1).

a. 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.

b. Mosquitoes. Larviciding and adulticiding shall be used to control mosquitoes during the months of April through October or on an as needed basis. Based on test results of the area conducted by the DDEAMC Preventive Medicine Section, adulticiding with the use of ULV equipment shall be performed during the time of day to be most effective for the target species. 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.) The Contractor shall weekly inspect for adult and larvae mosquitoes and treat as necessary (typically April through October). The Contractor shall reapply pesticides whenever critical levels are reached or mosquito-borne disease outbreaks are detected, based on guidance from the COR and the Preventive Medicine Activity.

c. Ticks. Ticks shall be controlled with residual insecticides applied with various types of hand or power equipment. Ranges, improved training sites, and recreational areas shall be treated as required. Frequency of operations shall be based on weather conditions and surveys conducted by the Government preventive medicine activity on population levels and medical importance.

d. Venomous Arthropods. The Contractor shall control venomous arthropods (bees, wasps, hornets, gnats, spiders, and other biting, stinging, and urticating or vesicating arthropods) and scorpions with residual insecticides as specified in the Fort Gordon Installation Pest Management Plan, TE M-001, in and around buildings, transportable garbage containers, barracks, and recreational areas such as picnic grounds, training areas, and other areas. There should be no visible signs of live insects after treatment or removal. The Contractor shall report any discovery of honeybees or wasps to the COR within two (2) hours of discovery to include their location and potential hazard to building occupants. The Contractor shall give priority response to work requests from persons with documented sting sensitivity. Honeybees shall not be killed if a beekeeper can be readily contacted to capture and remove the bees at no cost.

e. Fire Ants. The Contractor shall treat parade fields, recreational areas, physical training areas, and other high use areas, as needed, to control fire ants.

f. Flies. The Contractor shall provide control of house flies, blow flies, flesh flies, bottle flies, drain flies, etc. in and around food service areas, loading platforms, trash areas, transportable garbage containers, and other areas. Out-of-doors infestations of filth flies shall normally require control with residual insecticides and baits. The Contractor shall provide additional control as needed IAW the IPMP.

g. Fleas. Upon receipt of a valid work document, the Contractor shall inspect for and control fleas in quarters and other buildings IAW the Fort Gordon Installation Pest Management Plan, TE M-001. The Contractor shall inform customers with pets that fleas must be controlled on the animal(s) at the time their quarters are treated.

h. Rodents. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a combination of rodent bait stations and/or traps to ensure a rodent-free facility. The placement of rodent bait stations and traps shall be as follows. Poisoned bait shall be placed only in distinctively marked, spill proof bait stations inaccessible to personnel, pets, and wildlife. Poisoned bait shall not be placed in areas where food is stored, prepared, or served without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. Distinctively marked wood, metal, plastic, or waterproof cardboard bait stations shall be maintained around building perimeters, landfills, sewage treatment plants and any other areas to eliminate rodents. Detailed records of bait stations shall be maintained by the Contractor prior to normal seasonal increases in rodent activity. Moldy or otherwise unacceptable baits and bait spillage shall be removed and destroyed whenever found. Anticoagulant tracking powder or pelletized packaged or paraffinized baits shall be placed in or adjacent to rat burrows and runs, crawl spaces, and utility lines as required. Treated burrows shall be sealed after one week. Reopened burrows shall be treated and resealed until all rodent activity ceases.

2.2.2 Dead or Dying Animals.

The Contractor shall remove dead or dying vertebrate animals from the installation as part of pest control. The Contractor shall make recovery and disposal within eight hours after notification of the presence of dead or dying animals. The Contractor shall be responsible for animal carcass removal within the confines of the building envelope and throughout the Cantonment, Ranges, and improved Training Sites. In the event that noxious odors indicate the presence of dead rodents or other animals in inaccessible areas, the Contractor shall make every effort to locate and remove the carcass. Upon removal of the carcass, NLT two (2) hours, the Contractor shall apply an effective deodorizer to the area. The carcass shall be disposed of at an approved off post landfill area IAW Georgia regulations.

2.2.3 Stray Animals.

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