B08_Attachment_1_-_Statement_of_Work.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. PROJECT BACKGROUND

1.1. The Klamath Falls Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has the need for rodent abatement to include trapping, disinfecting and excluding rodents from the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) house within the Gerber Recreation Area to support health and safety of recreational users. Over the past several years, rodents’ activity has been steadily increasing in the basement of the building and some of that activity has begun to invade the living area of the house.

1.2. Due to safety concerns over rodent transmitted disease and illness, the house is unusable to house people in its current state. This project is the first step in preparing the house for integration into the Gerber Recreation Area business plan as a rental cabin.

1.3. The objectives of this project would be to trap and remove rodents in and around the house, repair and block any rodent entry points into the house, then disinfect and clean all rodent nest, feces and rodent related debris from within the house.

2. GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1. Rodent Trapping – Contractor will trap and remove all rodents within the house. Trapping will also be completed around the exterior of the house and nearby outbuildings to reduce rodents likely to enter the house. Only mechanical traps may be used. No anti-coagulant or other chemical rodenticides may be used as these have the potential to affect nearby wildlife populations. Traps must be designed to target pest species and limit non-target animals. The trapping area is within a designated recreation area with nearby camp sites. Contractor must properly sign the perimeter of the trapping area to notify the public of trapping operations. All traps must be removed after the completion of contract terms.

2.2. Rodent exclusions – Contractor will inspect the house for any rodent entry points and shall block all identified potential entry points with a permanent solution suitable to last several years. The building is eligible as a historic building, any alterations to the building must not significantly change the look or integrity of the historic building. Alterations must be approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to work being completed. If digging is required around the house perimeter, an archaeologist will be onsite to monitor for any cultural and/or paleontological resources (historic or prehistoric site or object) that may be discovered during project activities.

2.3. Disinfecting and cleaning- After rodents are successfully removed and blocked from re-entering the house, the contractor must disinfect, clean and remove all rodent nests, feces and other rodent related debris from within the house including the basement, crawl space, living space, and attic. All disinfectants used must follow state and federal law and label information must be provided to COR upon request. All waste must be disposed of in an approved facility in compliance with state and federal law. Contractor barres all disposal fees.

3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1. The contractor will provide all labor, supplies, supervision, materials, equipment, and transportation necessary to provide the services described in the scope of work. The contractor must remove and dispose of all rodents, waste and trash in an acceptable manner in accordance with all State and Federal laws, regulations, guidelines, and specifications of this contract.

3.2. The Contractor is responsible for all work completed including sub-contractors; all sub-contractors must meet the same requirements outlined in the contract as the primary Contractor.

3.3. The Contractor shall be properly licensed and is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses.

3.4. The Contractor shall be responsible for making disposal arrangements, including disposal of all rodents, debris, and trash, and payments of all fees.

3.5. The contractor must properly sign the perimeter of the trapping area to inform public visitors of traps being used in the area.

3.6. Pursuant to 43 CFR 10.5, the BLM must receive written notice upon the discovery of human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony. Furthermore, the project leader/operator/permittee/etc. must stop activities in the vicinity of the discovery and secure it for 30 days or until notified to proceed by the authorized officer (BLM).

3.7. If any cultural and/or paleontological resources (historic or prehistoric site or object) are discovered during project activities, all operations in the immediate area of such discovery would be suspended until an evaluation of the discovery can be made by a professional archaeologist to determine appropriate actions to protect sites of significant cultural or scientific value.

3.8. Contractor must provide notification to the BLM, prior to digging to install flashing at the base of the house. The BLM will assign an archaeologist to monitor digging activities.

4. SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

4.1. All work shall be completed within the twelve (12) month period of performance. The

Contractor shall contact the COR prior to beginning work to schedule an onsite prework meeting during business hours.

5. INSPECTIONS AND PERFORMANCE

5.1. The Government will require regular status updates from the Contractor. The Government representative may visit the field at any time or may request an update on accomplishments.

5.2. The Contractor shall provide a progress report (verbally or in writing) to the Government, so the Government can inspect the completed work.

5.3. Inspections would occur periodically from the start of the project until completion. Work will be accepted when all requirements of the contract have been met.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

6.1. The period of performance will be twelve (12) months from time of contract award.

7. HOURS OF OPERATION

7.1. Hours of operation shall be Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00

PM unless alternate hours are approved by the Contracting Officer (CO). Any requests to work outside of normal working days and hours shall be submitted to the CO and COR at least three

(3) business days before the requested event for authorization.

8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

8.1. The facility is located at 53360 Gerber Road, Bonanza, OR 97623 within the Gerber Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA), approximately 45 miles east of Klamath Falls, Oregon. The facilityis approximately 692 square feet (26.3 x 26.3 ft) with a projecting front room extension (4.3 x 17 ft) and the front porch (8 x 12.75 ft) is on the east side. The front half of the building is set on piers with skirting along the sides. The back half of the building rests on a concrete basement. The top of the foundation/skirting is protected by a sill board and water table. The sides of the structure are clad in novelty siding with corner boards.

9. FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

9.1. Holidays observed by the contractor shall include all legal holidays observed by the Government or any Federal Holiday established by Executive Order. These holidays are:

New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day Columbus Day President's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Juneteenth

PICTURES OF FACILITY ON FOLLOWING PAGE:

Picture 1: Front of house

Picture 2: Roof at back porch

Picture 3 roof at southwest corner

Picture 4: South side of house

Picture 5: Basement east side

Picture 6: Basement west side

Picture 7: Living Room

Picture 8: Kitchen

Picture 9: Bedroom 1

Picture 10: Bedroom 2