B08_Solicitation_Attachment_1_Statement_of_Work.docx

NATIONAL MALL AND MEMORIAL PARKS

National Mall – Arbotect 20-S Preventative DED Treatment of Select Trees

Scope of

Background/Purpose The National Park Service, National Capital Region, National Mall and Memorial Parks requires a contract to treat select elm trees on the National Mall with the fungicide Arbotect 20-S as a prophylactic Dutch elm disease treatment.

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

1. The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, tools, supplies, transportation, barricades, signs, traffic control measures/coordination and equipment incidental to and necessary to execute safe arboricultural practices that coincide with Arbotect 20-S fungicide applications. All items not specifically noted, but necessary for performance in accordance with accepted industry standards, shall be furnished under this contract.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

TASK: Work under this section shall include a macro-injection of Arbotect 20-S (Thiabendazole Hypophosphite: 2-(thiazol-4-yl) benzimidazole), EPA Registration No. 100-892fungicide under pressure into the vascular system of American elms to prevent or control Dutch Elm Disease (DED). This work shall be conducted in accordance with local, state, and federal pesticide applications laws and regulations. The work shall be completed in conformance with American National Standard for Tree Care Operations - Tree, Shrub, and Other Woody Plant Maintenance - Standard Practices, ANSI A300 (Part 10) - 2016 Integrated Pest Management, ANSI A300 Best Management Practices: Tree Injection, 2015, and ANSI Z133-2017 American National Standard for Arboricultural Operations—Safety Requirements.

1.3 Estimated Volume of Work

There are 173 elm trees on the National Mall identified in this bid package to treat with Arbotect 20-S.

1.4 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

a. All chemical applications and injections shall be conducted by a certified pesticide applicator licensed to apply pesticides for the intended application type within the relevant jurisdiction (Washington, DC) and who possess verifiable experience and technical competence in applying pesticides to trees in areas with high concentrations of buildings, vehicles, and pedestrians. A list of certified pesticide applicators who may perform this service must be submitted to the Contract Officer’s Representative (COR) Matthew Morrison, (matthew_j_morrison@nps.gov). Certified applicator identification cards must be carried daily on-person and be available for inspection while working on National Park Service property. The Contractor’s certified pesticide applicator shall be the primary contact with the COR, must be on site throughout all working hours, and is responsible for controlling the quality of work and inspecting all completed work to ensure that contract performance requirements are met. The Contractor must submit copies of all business licenses and pesticide certificates necessary for complying with federal, state, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations concerning the application of pesticides in the relevant jurisdiction.

b. All of the Contractor’s equipment must meet all federal OSHA, state and local safety requirements and must be properly licensed.

c. Injection equipment shall comply with requirements stated on fungicide product label for successful treatment.

d. The name or logo of the Contractor must be clearly displayed on all trucks used on the job.

e. The Contractor shall provide a standard uniform for its personnel consisting of at least a professional shirt, complementing pants, a belt and boots appropriate for the work. All shirts, jackets, or safety vests shall be clearly marked with company identification and the name of the employee wearing the uniform.

f. The site supervisor shall be capable of communicating in fluent English both orally and in writing.

g. All tree workers shall, through related training and on-the-job experience, be familiar with the technical aspects and hazards of chemical application work and equipment used in such operations.

h. Contractor shall follow all instructions on manufacturer’s label.

i. The Contractor shall use at least one new, in package, drill bit per tree to ensure sharpest quality and to prevent transmission of DED from tree to tree. COR/Park arborist may make daily inspections. Spent packages or receipt required.

j. The contractor is responsible to have a licensed technician stay with the treated tree during entire injection process from start to finish.

k. All tree care operations are to be conducted in accordance with the most recent version of the ANSI standards and industry Best Management Practices (BMPs)and with updated versions of these references as updates are issued. All work shall be completed in accordance with the following industry standards:

ANSI Z133-2017 American National Standard for Arboricultural Operations—Safety Requirements

· ANSI A300, Parts 1 through 10.

· ANSI A300, Best Management Practices:

· Smiley, Lilly, and Werner, 2013. Tree and Shrub Fertilization (3rd ed.)

· Scharenbroch, Smiley, and Kocher, 2014. Soil Management for Urban Trees.

· Wiseman and Raupp, 2016. Integrated Pest Management (2nd ed.)

· Bernick and Smiley, 2015. Tree Injection.

1.5 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Period of Performance May 16, 2023 (after full leaf expansion) to September 01, 2023

1.6 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

Controctor: Shall assume full liability and responsibility for any loss or damage to Government property caused by his operations and shall assume full responsibility for any and all damages or claims for damage for injury to persons, property or equipment which might result from any service performed under this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for the repair or replacement of all damaged government property caused by his operations.

Tree and Turf Protection: All equipment (trucks, trailers, machinery, etc.) shall be conveyed and staged on appropriate turf protection mats (e.g. Alturna mats, Trak-mats, etc.) designed for the purpose to protect soil, turf and Critical Root Zones (CRZ’s) when operating off of paved surfaces. At no time shall “over-the-road” DOT tires be in direct contact with soil, turf, or critical root zones. Extra wide, low PSI "floatation tires" made for the purpose are exempt (e.g. golf carts, ATV’s).

1.7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining and renewing all necessary licenses and permits.

2. The contractor shall be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the contractor’s negligence and shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the work, the workers, the public and the property of others.

3. The contractor shall be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work.

1.8 ON-SITE SUPERVISOR:

1. As a minimum, the contractor must provide a certified pesticide applicator supervisor on-site to direct all contract personnel and maintenance operations.

2. The on-site supervisor shall be fluent in the English language in order to effectively communicate with the contractor’s employees and/or subcontractors as well as the COR and other Government personnel.

3. If the on-site supervisor is not present or absent due to illness or other reasons, the contractor shall provide an alternate supervisor to manage and direct all contract personnel and operations. The alternate supervisor shall possess the same qualifications as the on-site supervisor.

4. The onsite supervisor shall be available for phone calls during all working hours.

1.9 CONDUCT:

1. The contractor’s employees shall, at all times while on the job site, whether on or off duty, conduct themselves in a professional, orderly and safe manner. Rudeness, fighting, being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs or bringing and/or consuming alcohol and/or drugs, gambling, soliciting, stealing, and any immoral or otherwise undesirable conduct shall not be permitted on the job site and shall result in immediate and permanent removal from the job site of any employee engaging in such conduct.

PART 2: EXECUTION

2.1 SITE MAINTENANCE:

1. The contractor shall maintain the work site in a safe, neat and orderly manner. All supplies and equipment on the project site shall be stored to preclude any damage.

2. Limited space may be provided for the storage of materials, which shall be stored in a clean and neat condition as approved by the COR. This is not guaranteed, thus the contractor must be prepared to transit the entire operational footprint daily.

3. All mud, dirt, debris, foreign objects or spills of any kind from the contractor’s operations shall be cleaned up daily or as requested by the COR.

4. All contractor generated refuse and waste shall be hauled from the work site daily. Refuse and waste material shall be hauled in trucks with tight fitting covers to prevent spillage on roadways and disposed of in accordance with local and federal laws.

5. It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to take whatever measures are necessary to assure the protection of the Government assets and to perform the work so as to cause minimal disruption of ongoing activities near occupied areas.

6. The contractor assumes the risk and responsibility for the loss or damage to the Government furnished property.

2.2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND SAFETY STANDARDS:

1. The contractor and each of his employees shall work in compliance with all applicable OSHA, Federal, state and local safety laws and regulations (e.g. CFR29, etc.).

2. The contractor will be in compliance with the current ANSI Z133 standards.

3. The contractor shall provide and ensure that all personnel at the work site use the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by OSHA regulations and ANSI standards.

4. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions for safety and shall provide reasonable protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to persons, properties, equipment and vehicles.

5. In the event of an emergency, the US Park Police watch desk may be reached at (202) 438-1617.

6. Damage caused by the contractor to any properties shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the Government at the expense of the contractor. The Government, at its sole direction, may elect to repair or replace the damaged property, and deduct such costs from monies due the contractor.

7. The contractor shall not leave any tools, parts and/or supplies unattended in the public area at any time while performing work.

8. The contractor shall report damage caused to US Government trees or landscape (property) immediately to the COR or NAMA staff Arborist.

2.3 VEHICLE OPERATIONS:

1. Contractor personnel operating motor vehicles used in performance of this contract shall have a valid state operator’s license and shall operate all motor vehicles in accordance with applicable laws. The contractor’s vehicles shall have an identification tag clearly visible while on site. The name or logo of the Contractor must be clearly displayed on all trucks used on the job.

2.4 Safety:

a. It is Contractor’s responsibility to provide supplies, equipment, and labor to ensure all work areas are demarcated according to ANSI Z133-2017 American National Standard for Arboricultural Operations—Safety Requirements and all federal OSHA, state, and local safety requirements. During overhead work or work that requires chemical applications, all access points to the work area shall be blocked with “Caution – Do Not Enter” tape, or appropriate alternative approved by COR. Signs and/or tape warnings are to be used in addition to, and not in place of, having a sufficient number of watch-persons and flag-persons to ensure a Work Zone closed to the public or to control the safe flow of traffic.

b. The Contractor is responsible for following the District of Columbia, National Park Service, or any other local, state, city, or municipal regulations, regarding lane closures or parking on streets and roadways. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain the proper permits and follow the regulations regarding signage and hours of operation. Any fines accrued are the liability of the Contractor.

c. The Contractor shall take all necessary measures to prevent air and water pollution by any material and/or equipment used during the application. The Contractor shall keep the site clean and free of trash and debris including, but not limited to, plastic labels, bags, etc. All debris shall be disposed of, off the site, at the end of each day unless otherwise directed by the COR.

3.0 Fungicide Application – Macro Infusion

3.1 Systemic Fungicide Injection:

a. All Arbotect 20-S application operations shall conform to manufacturer's fungicide label instructions for the targeted pest or pathogen. Fungicide application procedures shall comply with relevant local, state, and federal laws for storage, transportation, mixing, application, and disposal of pesticides.

b. Unless otherwise noted, the Contractor will be responsible for procurement, handling, storage, and safeguarding of all pesticides from the time of delivery through completion of applications.

c. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure area is properly demarcated and restricted during pesticide application and during any restricted entry interval.

PART 4: QUALITY ASSURANCE AND PAYMENT: 4.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

a. The National Park Service will supply, and the Contractor shall maintain, a daily pesticide use log for all trees treated and include the total ounces/gallons of mixed material applied and the total number of trees treated for each period of treatment. A copy shall be filed for the COR daily. If requested by the COR, at the conclusion of each workday the Contractor shall submit all empty pesticide containers so that the quantities can be verified.

b. All drill bits must be equal to ARBORjet drill bit quality. Dull drill bits will not alow good chemical uptake. Contractor shall use at least one drill bit for one tree only.

Either receipt of purchase or packaging shall be surrendered to COR upon request. COR may make daily inspection of drill bits. Production may be halted if quality assurance is not properly met.

c. When the contractor considers work is acceptable to the Government and complete, the contractor shall inform the COR that the work is complete and ready for inspection. The COR will inspect the work on-site in consultation with the staff arborist. In the event that the work is not acceptable, the contractor shall record a list of items noted by the Government to be corrected. A subsequent inspection may take place in order to review the corrected items.

d. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for paying each subcontractor for services, equipment, material, or supplies in connection with the work. Subcontractors may include any affiliate of Contractor. Nothing in this Statement of Work shall create any contractual relationship between the National Park Service and any such subcontractor, and no subcontract shall relieve the Contractor of its obligations image1.png image2.png