Attachment F - Annex M Pest Management.docx

Annex M (Service 510 Pest Management) - Rivanna Station Base Operations and Maintenance

Annex M Pest Management

Rivanna Station Charlottesville, VA

17 December 2024

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 Rivanna Station, Virginia. Pests are: a nuisance, invasive species, or disease vector such as arthropods, stray dogs, stray cats, birds, rodents, nematodes, fungi, bacteria, viruses, algae, snails, marine borers, 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 on Rivanna Station, in and around buildings and facilities including non-privatized family housing. The purpose of this contract is to establish an environmentally sound and effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program to prevent pests and disease vectors from adversely affecting Army installation operations, TE 32. This includes, at a minimum:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

d. Stray animals

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

1.2 Buildings and Structures

. The Contractor shall perform scheduled as required for different types of facilities, to include Child Development Centers (CDCs), and Food Service areas within the facilities. Inspections schedules shall be submitted as part of the schedule (TE DELV-Deliverable) to the KO/COR for approval within fifteen (15) working days after contract award. Inspection results shall be submitted to the KO/COR on monthly basis (TE DELV-Deliverable). Control of pests found during the course of inspections shall be performed with IPM techniques via a Operational Work Order (OWO).

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

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

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

c. AR 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement

d. Armed Forces Pest Management Board Technical Guide 29, Integrated Pest Management In and Around Buildings, December 2018 Update

e. Fort Belvoir Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP)

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

g. Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of Virginia Pesticide Law, 2VAC 20-51 and Virginia Noxious Weed Law, 1996.United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) regulations

1.3.1 Army Policy. The Contractor shall follow Army policy that requires DD Form 1532, Pest Management Report and DD Form 1532-1, Pest Management Maintenance Record to be used to record and report all pest control operations, to include surveillance. These records shall be developed utilizing an approved software program such as IPMIS or Excel Spreadsheet. These reports will be provided on a monthly basis to the Integrated Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) with a copy to the COR/ACOR.

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. All Contractor personnel who apply pesticides shall have full commercial certification. Neither private applicator certification nor registered technician certification, such as Category 60 certifications, are acceptable, meaning Cat 60 certification is not accepted. 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 COR/ACOR and Environmental Integrated Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) at start of contract.

1.4.1 Personnel

The Contractor shall provide properly licensed and certified pest management personnel Monday through Friday, during normal duty hours. The Contractor personnel shall perform pest surveillance, pest control, inspection operations, and pesticide application, IAW DODI 4150.07 and Rivanna Station 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 Virginia certified in the following pest control categories/subcategories:

EPA Category*

2: Forest Pest Control

3: Turf and Ornamental Pest Control

5: Aquatic Pest Control

6: Right-of-Way Pest Control

7: Industrial, institutional, structural and health-related pest - in and around:

· food handling establishments,

· human dwellings,

· schools,

· hospitals and

· industrial establishments

8: Public Health Pest Control

*Certification categories are from Section 171.3 of FIFRA; Commercial Standards

1.4.1.1 Personnel Requirement.

a. Medical Surveillance of Pesticide Applicators. The Contractor shall provide medical surveillance for all personnel applying pesticides IAW Fort Belvoir 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 (TE DELV-Deliverable).

b. Employee Uniforms. Pest control workers shall wear appropriate PPE as required. The Contractor shall provide safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) to each of their pest control applicators. This equipment at a minimum, the PPE required by the applicable pesticide labels, SDS, AFPMB TG 14 “Personal Protective Equipment for Pest Management Personnel” September 27, 2017, the Fort Belvoir IPMP, State regulations, and shall be IAW 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 Belvoir Respiratory Program), full-face shields, and adequate clothing for daily changes are at the work preparation area in the pest control shops. The Government-furnished facility used for pest control functions contains installed eyewash and shower facilities, which shall be located by the Contractor prior to application.

1.5 Pesticides

a. All pesticides prior to use, shall be approved IAW DODI 4150.07, Chapter 5, Enclosure 7 “Procedures for the Acquisition of Pest Management Materiel (Equipment and Pesticides). The Contractor shall ensure that all pesticides proposed for use on Rivanna Station are EPA registered and registered with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. Approvals may be made and limited to specific pests/sites. During the term of this contract the Contractor shall submit an Out of Cycle Pesticide Use Request (OCPUR) and shall include the SDS and labels for the additional pesticides to the KO/COR/IPMC for review and approval by the designated DoD-certified Pest Management Consultant. The Contractor shall not deviate from the Pesticide Use Proposal (PUP) listed pesticides without prior approval from the KO/COR/IPMC. The PUP shall reflect only the currently approved pesticides for application on the installation and updated as additional products are approved and/or other products deleted through an OCPUR approved by the Army Pest Management Consultant via the IPMC.

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

c. The Contractor shall not store or mix pesticides on the installation except in an approved facility as described in Section 2.1 Pest Control Facilities. The exception to this is if the work (such as herbicides for vegetation management or termiticides for new building construction) requires mixing on-site. An air gap must be present between the formulation tanks and fill hose during all pesticide mixing operations that use potable water. In addition, there must be a backflow prevention device furnished by the Contractor and installed on all hoses when filling formulation tanks with potable water. If the Contractor mixes pesticide away from a hardstand mixing area they must use a portable mixing pad. However, the Contractor shall not have a location or work site to store unmixed pesticides on site.

d. All pesticides, rinse water, and containers shall be double rinsed and crushed prior to being disposed of IAW label directions. The Contractor shall dispose of any pesticides, pesticide containers (all shall be double rinsed and crushed), pesticide residue, pesticide rinse water, or any pesticide contaminated article at an authorized disposal area.

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

f. The Contractor shall prepare, submit, and maintain daily and monthly pest management records and reports for each pest management service provided to include surveillance, non-chemical controls and pesticide applications. The Contractor shall submit monthly pesticide usage on DD Form 1532 and DD Form 1532-1 or other computerized system to the KO/COR/IPMC, IAW Fort Belvoir IPMP and DoDI 4150.07p Section E4.11 “Reports and Records”. Records shall be accurate and complete. Records shall include: the installation name, pesticide common name from the label that was applied, pesticide formulation, EPA Registration Number, target pest, the type of application and final concentration applied, the amount of final spray or dry formulation, date of application, location of the service (building number, apartment number, training area, etc. that accurately identifies the location), the pounds of active ingredient applied, and the pest controller’s name and certification number. All pest management records shall be submitted electronically (via disk or e-mail attachment) to the KO/COR/IPMC monthly. Records rejected by the KO/COR/IPMC due to inadequate or incorrect information shall be corrected and returned to the KO/COR/IPMC by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government within 10 business days.

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

h. The Contractor shall notify the IPMC/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 and provide proof of license and certification to the Fort Belvoir IPMC. The Contractor shall be responsible for the subcontractor’s reports of pest management operations performed by the subcontractor.

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.

1.6.1 Emergency Public Health Requests. The Contractor shall provide personnel to respond to emergency public health pest management service via OWO. Examples of emergency public health pests include wasps, bees, snakes, potentially rabid animals, or any other threatening species and shall be determined by the Contractors DMO service call desk. The response time shall be within two (2) hours for emergency responses.

1.6.2 Non-Emergency Requests. The Contractor shall provide personnel to respond to non-emergency pest management service requests within five (5) days of the request. Non-emergency pest management service requests shall be any request that is not an emergency public health pest management request or emergency mission critical pest management request.

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

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

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

b. Complaints and Retreatment Requests. The Contractor shall receive notice from the COR re-treat previously treated areas when inspection reveals that there was inadequate control obtained with the initial treatment, per approval from coordination with the Fort Belvoir IPMC.

c. Building Exteriors. When perimeter treatments are required, the application shall include at least the lower three feet of the exterior wall and shall extend ten (10) feet out from the base of the walls.

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

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

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

1.7 Structural Pests

1.7.3.1 . The Contractor shall perform control services to eradicate termites and other structural pests.

Annual Building Inspections for Termites. 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 Integrated 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.

1.7.1 Notification of Termite Damage

a. 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 (1) working day.

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 KO/COR with a five (5) year written warranty against existing and new infestations of subterranean termites for the areas treated, TE DELV. The warranty shall state the chemical concentrations, rates, and methods of application complied IAW the EPA label. The warranty period shall commence from the date of acceptance by the KO/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.

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

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

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

1.8 Household Nuisance Pests.

a. 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 if Self-Help efforts are ineffective.

b. 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.

c. 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 Belvoir IPMP or IAW standard industry practice if not covered by the IPMP.1.6.0.5 Stored Products Pest Control. 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.

Note: There are no barracks or housing facilities on Rivanna Station.

d. Control efforts pertaining to stored food pests shall require coordination with the food inspectors, and the supporting Veterinary Activity.

e. 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 by customer, Sanitation by customer. Spatial or spot treatments of affected areas, including the use of pheromone traps or chemicals per Contractor per approval from the Fort Belvoir IPMC.

1.9 Miscellaneous Pests. The Contractor shall provide pest control services for the control of miscellaneous pests, to include various insects, birds, rodents, and animals. Humane treatment shall be used to remove miscellaneous pests from buildings. The Contractor shall also provide cleanup of nesting materials, feces, urine, etc. left by these pests and apply an effective deodorizer as required. The Contractor shall use live traps or nets to capture vertebrate pests.

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

c. Child Development Centers

2.1 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.

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 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 weekly and treat as required. Treatment shall be performed only when the food establishments are unoccupied. Food handling establishments are shown in TE Foodservice

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

c. The Contractor shall conduct inside treatment of CDCs 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. Treatments will be approved by the IPMC and supporting Public Health Command Director of Environmental Services. Staff and parents of children will be notified by the CDC Director three (3) days before treatment, and treatment will take place after the CDC closes on Fridays

d. The Contractor shall weekly set and check traps or use other approved methods in food storage areas to protect stored products. The Contractor shall not use poison for pest control in food preparation areas or floor space in common areas such as hallways. Traps located outdoors shall be placed in bait stations to protect non-target animals. The Contractor shall maintain current, detailed maps of all trap and bait locations for Government inspection. Bait stations shall be secured against removal. Approved insecticides shall be used as the method of treatment. In addition, the Contractor shall provide and maintain continuous surveillance tools (e.g., sticky traps) at all operational food service facilities as necessary. As part of all food service-related work order areas.

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

f. Flies. The Contractor shall inspect for flies during monthly building and weekly food handling establishment inspections. Building inspections shall include all lunch-rooms, 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, transportation garbage containers, and other areas. Fly control usually is required for fifth flies. The Contractor shall provide additional control as needed IAW the IPMP.

2.2 Outdoor Pest Control. Outdoor spraying and other chemical applications shall start when the weather conditions are favorable. The Contractor shall conduct applications as directed (weather permitting) until the entire project is completed. Notification Requirements for Outdoor Pesticide Application shall be IAW Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as well as Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.

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. A variety of insects, other arthropods, and plant diseases occasionally become pests of turf and ornamental plants. When directed by the COR, the Contractor shall 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.

a. 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.

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 elm and poplar trees post wide.

c. 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 the Rivanna Station IPMP.

2.2.1.2 Mosquito Larvae. Upon receipt of an OWO, the Contractor shall perform inspections of mosquito larvae during mosquito season based on the IPMP.

2.2.1.3 Adult Mosquitoes. The Contractor shall perform adult mosquito surveillance and treatment and control, as specified in the IPMP (Mosquito surveillance is performed by the Preventive Medicine Activity at Rivanna Station. 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 KO/COR/ACOR. When the critical population level of twenty-five (25) females per trap per night (for all mosquito species) is detected, the Contractor will be notified by the Preventive Medicine Activity to initiate control. Mosquito control shall normally be performed during the months of May through October in the early morning hours 0300 to 0500, weather conditions permitting IAW the current version of the IPMP.

2.2.1.4 Other Pests of Medical Importance. The Contractor shall survey and control pests of medical importance as necessary for the protection of health and safety as outlined in the IPMP. The Contractor shall maintain close coordination with the COR and the Fort Gegg-Adams 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 IAW AR 40-3 and AR 40-5, Change 1.

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

b. 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 the Fort Belvoir IPMP in and around buildings, transportable garbage containers, UH housing areas, and recreational areas such as picnic grounds, training areas, and other areas. Insects shall be destroyed. There should be no visible signs of live insects after treatment or removal. The Contractor shall give priority response to work requests from persons with documented sting sensitivity.

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

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

e. Flea Control. Upon receipt of a valid work document, the Contractor shall inspect for and control fleas in buildings IAW the Rivanna Station IPMP. The Contractor shall inform the COR/ACOR of any fleas are found in the facilities.

2.2.2 Dead or Dying Animals. The Contractor shall remove dead or dying vertebrate animals from the installation and dispose IAW State regulations. Animal carcass removal shall be performed as part of pest control. The Contractor shall be responsible for animal carcass removal within the confines of the building envelope and throughout the Cantonment and Range Camps. 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, no later than two (2) hours, the Contractor shall apply an effective deodorizer to the area. The carcass shall be disposed of IAW State and Federal Regulations.

2.2.3 Stray Animals. To reduce the potential for animal bites, diseases such as rabies, and parasites such as fleas, lice, and mites, the Contractor shall remove and properly handle stray and wild animals from inside buildings and other locations Rivanna Station IAW guidance from the Fort Belvoir DPW-Environment Division. Domesticated pets are the responsibility of the Animal Control Contractor and are not included in this PWS. The Contractor shall establish communication with the Animal Control Contractor/vendor under this contract service and coordinate with them for handling of domesticated pets, and it may be necessary for the Contractor to obtain a local animal trapper to remove such animals.

2.2.3.1 Animal Pick-up. The Contractor’s vendor service shall utilize live traps, and capture poles as primary methods, The Contractor’s vendor service shall obtain training in the use of these and other appropriate methods and shall employ all methods as humanely as possible. The Contractor shall obtain a local animal trapper to perform these tasks and submit the trappers license to the DPW Environment Office for review and approval to use. Traps shall be placed so as not to endanger small children or domestic pets. The Contractor shall inspect each trap daily, at a minimum. The use of trapping shall continue until all animals in the areas designated by work documents are removed.

2.2.3.1.1 Control of wildlife species, such as coyotes, bobcats, foxes, raccoons or skunks are managed IAW with the IPMP and handling of these animals shall be per instruction by the DPW Environment Division and IAW State and Federal Regulations.

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

2.2.3.2 Animal Control Vehicles. 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 respond IAW the Priority of the OWO.

2.2.3.4 Reporting. See Deliverables in section six (6) of the ANNEX A - PWS.

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

2.2.4.1 Miscellaneous Animal Pests on the Dam. The Contractor shall inspect the earthen dam quarterly for a visual check is animal borrows become present on the earthen dam structure, the holding pond, the outflow areas, and the discharge bay at the river. If animal borrows are present the Contractor shall trap and remove the animal from the compound and fill each borrow with suitable compactible clean soils. If animal pests are present in the holding pond or outflow bay the Contractor shall trap the animal(s) and relocate/dispose of the compound IAW Fort Belvoir ED and local and State Laws.

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

2.2.5.1 Weed Control. The Contractor shall limit the application of herbicide to parade and athletic fields. The Contractor shall ensure that the licenses, certificates, and training of Contractor personnel applying herbicide are valid and kept current. Copies of these licenses and certifications shall be provided to the IPMC/COR within ten (10) calendar days prior to the start of the contract period, and again within ten (10) calendar days upon a change in personnel. Contract herbicides management employees shall not apply herbicides under someone else’s certification. 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. 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 Pesticide Use Plan (PUP).

2.2.5.2 Dams. The Contractor shall remove undesirable vegetation from the dam by chemical (aquatic approved) or manual means. The Contractor shall remove tree growing on the dams by manual means to remove the stump and root grow as much as possible and fill the resulting cavity with suitable compactable clean soils. The Contractor shall perform vegetation control (aquatic rating approved) for dams in April, June, August, and October. This is for undesirable vegetation and not the ground cover turf, the turf is required to be on the dam to prevent erosion.

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. There is normally approximately four to five special events annually. Special events include, but are not limited to, Very Important Person (VIP) visits, retreats, ribbon cutting ceremonies, and open houses. When necessary, the Contractor shall deviate from its schedule to meet special event requirements, at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall be authorized one (1) additional duty day to return to its normal operations.

2.3.3. Food Service Areas Inspection.

a. The Contractor shall perform monthly pest surveillance at food service areas. 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. When Pests are found during the course of inspections, the Contractor shall notify the COR before taking further action.

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

2.3.4 N/A

3.0 Operations

3.1 Pest Control Facilities. The pest control service shall be by vendor for the Contractor and the storage and mixing of products will be at the vendors location or vehicle. There are no pest control facilities or areas for storage on Rivanna Station

3.2 Pest Control Vehicles. Only authorized vehicle operators wearing protective clothing shall transport pesticides. Vehicles used to transport pesticides shall be labeled for pesticide use and dedicated for pest control use only. Such vehicles shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher, spill and decontamination kit, emergency shower/eye wash. Pest control vehicles shall not be left unattended at any time unless properly locked and secured. Transportation of all pesticides shall be IAW 49 CFR Part 171-180. All vehicles used to transport pesticides shall be free of observable pesticide spillage or residue. Chemicals shall not be stored in the passenger compartment of pest control vehicles; on trucks, all chemicals shall be stored in the lockable bins on the truck bed.

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

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

3.3 Pest Control Equipment

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

b. Ultra-Low Volume (ULV) equipment shall be calibrated to assure proper flow rate and droplet size of pesticide as required by the label. ULV equipment shall be calibrated, including droplet size analysis, fifteen (15) days prior to start of work and thereafter, every fifty (50) hours of use (TE DELV-Deliverable), or when the machine is repaired. Calibration and droplet analysis reports, when required, shall be maintained on file. Equipment that has failed shall be replaced and/or repaired by the Contractor prior to resuming operations.

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

d. Spray Equipment Restrictions. The Contractor shall not use spray equipment in winds exceeding ten (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 KO, the Contractor shall repair or replace property and non- target vegetation damaged as a result of careless or inappropriate use of spray equipment.

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

a. Inventory Management. Pesticides that have been suspended or canceled by the EPA shall only be used per the suspension or cancellation order and shall not be used after the date indicated on the order.

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

c. Chemical Inventory

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

ii. Monthly Inventory Submittal. The Contractor shall provide the Fort Belvoir ED office a report on the type, location used, and volume of pesticides used each month. (TE DELV-Deliverable)

iii. Hazardous Material Inventory. The Contractor shall prepare a quarterly inventory of all hazardous…