Attachment 24 - CLS 510 Pest Management_12 Apr 22.docx

Pest Management

11 May, 2021

Table of Contents

1.0 General Information.

1.1 Pest Management Services. The Contractor shall perform scheduled and unscheduled Pest Management Services for public health pests for real property, facilities, and grounds on Dugway Proving Ground. Pests are: a nuisance, invasive species, or disease vector such as arthropods, stray dogs, stray cats, birds, rodents, nematodes, fungi, bacteria, viruses, algae, snails, snakes, weeds, and other organisms (except for human or animal disease-causing organisms) that adversely affect readiness, military operations, or the well-being of personnel and animals; attack or damage real property, supplies, equipment, or vegetation; or are otherwise undesirable. A disease vector is any animal capable of transmitting the causative agent of a human disease; serving as an intermediate or reservoir host of a pathogenic organism; or producing human discomfort or injury, including (but not limited to) mosquitoes, flies, ticks, mites, snails, and rodents.

Pest Management Service includes pest surveillance, pest identification, breeding site removal, pesticide applications, and other required actions to control pests in and around buildings and facilities including non-privatized family housing.

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

a. Disease vectors, e.g., mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, bees, and flies

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

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

d. Stray animals

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

1.2 Buildings and Structures. The Contractor shall perform annual inspections for household pests in buildings and structures as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR).

1.3 Regulations. The Contractor shall provide all services and storage procedures in accordance with (IAW) the following:

a. Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations

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

c. AR 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement

d. AR 608-10, Child Development Services.

e. Dugway Proving Ground Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP)

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

g. Utah Department of Agriculture and Food

h. United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) regulations

1.3.1 Army Policy. The Contractor shall follow Army policy that requires DD Form 1532, Pest Management Report and DD Form 1532-1, or equivalent record, TE NNNN, to be used to record and report all pest control operations, to include surveillance.

1.3.2 Environmental Protection. All environmental protection issues shall be coordinated with the COR/ACOR and approved by the Contracting Officer (KO). If the Contractor spills or releases any hazardous substances (i.e., substances listed in 40 CFR 302, Designation, Reportable Quantities, and Notification), the Contractor shall notify the COR/ACOR and the Environmental Office by written notification within one (1) hour.

1.4 Licenses and Certifications. The Contractor shall provide its business license and pest management specialist’s names, certification numbers (DOD or State), certification categories, and expiration dates within thirty (30) days of start of contract, 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 KO and Installation Pest Management Coordinator upon request, within ten (10) calendar days upon a change in personnel and annually NLT February 1, IAW TE DDD, Deliverable 6.047. Contract pesticide management employees shall not apply pesticides under someone else’s certification.

1.4.1 Personnel.

The Contractor shall provide properly licensed and certified pest management personnel Monday through Thursday, during normal duty hours. The Contractor personnel shall perform pest surveillance, pest control, inspection operations, and pesticide application, IAW DODI 4150.07 and the Dugway Proving Ground IPMP. All pest management work shall be performed by a licensed business and individuals certified IAW DOD and State requirements and regulations. The Contractor shall have a State pesticide application business license and the Contractor’s pest management specialists shall be Armed Forces Pest Management Board or State of Utah certified in the following pest control categories/subcategories:

a. Forestry (EPA/UT DAF Category 2)

b. Turf (EPA/ UT DAF Category 3)

c. Ornamental (EPA/ UT DAF Category 3)

d. Aquatic (EPA/ UT DAF Category 5)

e. Right of Way (EPA/ UT DAF Category 6)

f. Mosquito & General Use Pesticides (EPA/ UT DAF Category 7)

g. Public Health Pest Management (EPA/ UT DAF Category 8)

h. Aerial Pest Management (EPA/ UT DAF Category 11)

1.5 Pesticides

a. All pesticides used shall be registered, for unrestricted use, with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the State.

b. All pesticides used shall be approved IAW DODI 4150.07, Chapter 5. The Contractor shall annually submit a Pesticide Use Proposal (also called Pesticide Use List, PUP or PUL), IAW the Dugway Proving Ground Pest Management Plan (TE CC Approved Pesticide Use List). The initial plan submittal is required thirty (30) calendar days after contract start.

c. Any proposed changes in Government-approved pesticides on the PUL shall be submitted to the KO and Installation Pest Management Coordinator with the EPA registration number, SDS, label, and intended use, for approval at least ten (10) working days in advance of the anticipated use.

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

f. The Contractor shall store and mix pesticides on the installation only at the designated Pest Control Facility, Building 5658.

g. Prepare and submit to the COR monthly NLT fifth (5th) business day, all required operating records, reports, and pesticide usage and surveillance data using the electronic format provided by the IPM coordinator, IAW the Dugway Proving Ground IPMP, and TE DDD, Deliverable 6.048. See TE-TTTT for example.

h. At the end of each Fiscal Year the Contractor shall submit the total annual pounds of active ingredient (PAI) for each pesticide applied, on Dugway Proving Ground for the entire FY. The PAI report shall be due on the first business day following the end of the FY.

i. 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 COR/ACOR upon request.

j. 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.

k. Provide a monthly report of pesticide product stored in Building 5658 to the COR NLT fifth (5th) Business days IAW TE DDD, Deliverable 6.049. See TE TTTT for an example.

l. Provide monthly report of pesticide product utilized the previous month to the COR NLT the fifth (5th) day of each month IAW TE DDD, Deliverable 6.050. See TE-BB-1 for Deliverable example.

m. Use the approved pesticides listed in TE-CC. The Contractor shall not deviate from the approved list of pesticides without prior approval from the Integrated Pest Management Coordinator (IPM Coordinator) and Army Environmental Command Pest Management Consultant (AEC PMC) through the COR. Use the Out of Cycle Pesticide Use Request form (TE-CC-1) for pesticide approval submitted to the COR with seven (7) days of request IAW TE DDD, Deliverable 6.051.

1.6 Service Requests.

1.6.1 Emergency Public Health Requests. The Contractor shall provide personnel to respond to emergency public health pest management service requests within four (4) hours of the request. Examples of emergency public health pests include wasps, bees, snakes, squirrels, raccoons, skunks, potentially rabid animals, or any other threatening species.

1.6.2 Emergency Mission Critical Requests. The Contractor shall provide personnel to respond to mission critical pest management service requests within four (4) hours of the request. Mission critical facilities include command centers, emergency operations facilities, medical treatment facilities, IT/communications, and any other location deemed critical based upon mission need.

1.6.3 Non-Emergency Requests. The Contractor shall provide personnel to respond to non-emergency pest management service requests within three (3) days of the request. Non-emergency pest management service requests shall be any request that is not an emergency public health pest management request or emergency mission critical pest management request.

1.7 Structural Pests. The Contractor shall perform control services to eradicate termites and other structural pests. The Contractor shall perform building and structure inspections for wood infestation or visible damage to structures containing wooden components annually by the end of the performance period. The Contractor shall submit an inspection report (DD Form 1070, Termite and Wood Decay Inspection) to the COR/ACOR and the Installation Pest Management Coordinator. The Contractor shall use approved chemicals and wood treatment when pests are discovered during the performance of maintenance, repair, or minor construction work.

1.8 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 if possible and appropriate. 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 non-rodent vertebrate pests such as birds and shall contact the Dugway Proving Ground Environmental Programs Natural Resources Office (NRO) if birds that are found during a pest control visit are suspected to be injured; the NRO will determine if transport to a wildlife rehabilitator is appropriate.

2.0 Description of Services .

2.1 Pest Management Plan. The Contractor shall comply with applicable provisions of the Dugway Proving Ground integrated Pest Management Plan (PMP) unless otherwise approved, in writing, by the IPM Coordinator.

2.1.1 Plan and Manage the Indoor Pest Management Program. The Contractor shall submit to the COR/ACOR a weekly Pest Management Maintenance Record, which includes a schedule for all work and inspections (to include actuals, as well as scheduled). The submittal shall begin ten (10) days after award. The schedule and arranged work shall have minimal disruptions.

2.1.2 Food Handling Establishments.

a. The Contractor shall provide pest control inspections at all food handling establishments currently in operation weekly and treat as required. Treatment shall be performed only when the food establishments are unoccupied. Food handling establishments are shown in TE ZZ.

b. The Contractor shall control infestation of insects and rodents IAW the Dugway Proving Ground IPMP.

c. The Contractor shall conduct inside treatment of child care development centers only when children are not present in the facilities. Child care center spraying shall comply with AR 608-10, Child Development Services.

d. The Contractor shall weekly set and check traps or use other approved methods in food storage areas to protect stored products. The Contractor shall not use poison for pest control in food preparation areas or floor space in common areas such as hallways. Traps located outdoors shall be placed in bait stations to protect non-target animals. Bait stations shall be secured against removal.

2.1.2.1 Flies. The Contractor shall inspect for flies during monthly building and weekly food handling establishment inspections. Building inspections shall include all lunchrooms, break rooms, and kitchenette areas. The Contractor shall provide pest control based on inspection results.

2.2 Outdoor Pest Control.

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

2.2.1.1 Trees, Shrubs, and Turf Pests. The Contractor shall control trees, shrubs, and turf pests. 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.

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

2.2.1.3 Adult Mosquitoes. The Contractor shall perform adult mosquito surveillance and treatment and control, as specified in the IPMP. The Contractor shall weekly inspect for adult mosquitoes and treat as necessary (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/ACOR.

2.2.1.4 Other Pests of Medical Importance. The Contractor shall survey and control pests of medical importance (to include fleas and ticks) as necessary for the protection of health and safety as outlined in the IPMP.

2.2.2 Dead or Dying Animals. The Contractor shall remove dead or dying vertebrate animals from the installation and dispose IAW State regulations. The Contractor shall immediately, not later than two (2) hours after notification, locate and remove the carcass, and apply a deodorizer (if necessary) to effectively treat odors.

2.2.3 Stray Animals. The Contractor shall remove and properly handle stray animals. Stray animals considered household pets shall be humanely housed and cared for (provided food and water) by the Contractor at the Stray Animal Holding Facility, Building 5982. Stray animals shall be considered as DOD-owned animals until disposition is made; that is, until euthanized, adopted, transported to the county animal shelter, or released to civil authorities.

2.2.3.1 Animal Pick-up. The Contractor shall humanely pick up all strays and transport them to the Stray Animal Facility located in Building 5982. The Contractor shall only use animal handling equipment that has been specifically designed for the humane treatment of domestic animals. Stray animals shall be confined for a minimum of three (3) working days to provide owners sufficient time to reclaim the animal(s). A longer confinement period may be warranted and is authorized to allow for maximum adoption opportunity for stray animals. After this time, the animal(s) shall be transported to the Tooele County Animal Shelter to be euthanized or disposed of according to local regulations.

2.2.3.2 Animal Control Vehicles. Vehicles utilized to transport domestic animals shall be equipped with cages specifically designed to transport, confine, and segregate domestic animals in a humane manner. The vehicles and animal carriers used for transporting domestic animals shall be cleaned IAW Code of Federal Regulations Title 9, Sec 3.11.

2.2.3.3 Service Calls. The Contractor shall proceed to the specified location, arrive within thirty (30) minutes after notification, pick up the described domestic animal in a humane manner, and impound. The Contractor shall impound domestic animals that have been involved in bite or scratch incidents, are creating a nuisance, are a hazard, or have otherwise been ordered to be impounded.

2.2.3.4 Impounded Animals. The Contractor shall inspect stray animals for microchipping, read any microchips that are available, and utilize any other resources to identify and contact the stray animal’s owner.

2.2.3.5 Sick Animals. The Contractor shall immediately transport the animal to the Tooele County Animal Shelter if a domestic animal that has been impounded displays signs of injury, illness, or any other trauma that indicates the animal is in need of immediate medical attention.

2.2.3.6 Stray Animal Control Intake. The Contractor shall document all stray animal intake on the Monthly Pest Management Operations Record as a Pest Management Activity after the stray has been captured and secured within the vehicle. The Contractor shall document all stray animal activities including intake time and date, holding time, and end disposition.

2.2.3.7 Reporting. The Contractor shall provide a daily electronic summary report of stray animal control activities performed throughout the day. The Contractor shall provide an example of the daily summary report to the KO ten (10) days after contract award for approval. The report shall include: total mileage driven, animals captured, location of capture, disposition of captured animals, or any other significant activity or problems associated with animal control.

2.2.4 Miscellaneous Animal Pests. The Contractor shall control pests that damage grounds, particularly gophers and ground squirrels, and fill burrows that have been trapped out. The Contractor shall lock live traps in either the open or closed position during non-duty days. The Contractor shall remove and properly handle animals according to State and IPMP regulations. Diseased animals shall be handled IAW local ordinances and properly disposed.

2.2.5 Vegetation Control. The Contractor shall conduct vegetation control (grassy and broad leaf weeds, forbs, bushes, and trees) IAW the IPMP and the Installation Natural Resource Management Plan. The Contractor shall perform vegetation control on small arms and target 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.

2.2.5.1 Weed Control. The Contractor shall control weeds on Dugway Proving Ground in areas of turf, hardstands, utility pits, natural/unimproved areas, firing ranges and decorative rock within but not inclusive to the English Village, and Ditto Improved Areas, and the English Village, Ditto, MAAF/Avery, Baker, and Carr Semi-Improved Areas. The Contractor shall limit the application of herbicide to parade and athletic fields, and firing ranges when possible, using pesticides when no other feasible and effective physical, mechanical, cultural, biological, or educational control tactics exist. The Contractor shall submit a consolidated list of all herbicides used during the month, in a monthly herbicide application record, to the COR/ACOR. The Contractor shall only use herbicides listed on the garrison’s approved Pesticide Use Proposal (PUP). 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.

2.2.5.2 Railroads and Dams. N/A

2.3 Other Services.

2.3.1 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.

2.3.2 Special Event Services. The Contractor shall provide additional pest control services for special events when necessary. Special events requiring additional pest control will be at the discretion of the DPW. 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.