Attachment C - RFQ IHS1523673 STATEMENT OF WORK (REVISED).pdf

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Amendment 4: Updated Q&A - Fort Yuma Health Center Pest Control Service
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IHS1523673
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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) services at Fort Yuma Healthcare Center (FYHC) in Winterhaven, California, a facility operated by the Indian Health Service.

The contractor must provide comprehensive pest control services covering approximately 76,000 gross square feet, including the main healthcare facility, storage buildings, emergency generators, solar infrastructure, carports totaling 18,720 square feet, and exterior perimeters. Services include monthly interior and exterior pest control; rodent control for mice and rats; cockroach elimination with special precautions for warehouse areas; UV fly trap installation and maintenance; drain pest elimination; burrowing animal elimination; bird control with monthly removal of nests, droppings, and deceased birds with EPA-approved disinfection; and annual termite inspections with a 5-year retreatment program commencing February 2027. Monthly services must be performed during the first week of each month between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Arizona Time, with emergency response within 48 hours of notification. Interior spraying requires written approval from Environmental Services or Facilities Maintenance, and rodent trap installation inside the hospital requires prior written authorization.

The contractor must maintain an Arizona or California Certified Applicator license, provide at least two references from the past five years, designate an on-site supervisor, and comply with FIFRA, EPA regulations, OSHA standards, and federal, state, and tribal regulations. Required submittals include proof of liability insurance, applicator licenses, termite and bird control programs, Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals, EPA chemical approvals, employee FIFRA training documentation, detailed work schedule, and TERO documentation. The contractor must obtain and maintain a tribal business license, comply with Tribal Employment Rights Office requirements, obtain tribal work permits prior to work commencement, and bear all associated fees.

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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Pest Control Services

Fort Yuma Healthcare Center (FYHC)

Winterhaven, California

1.0 CONTRACT TITLE

Pest Control Services – Fort Yuma Healthcare Center (FYHC)

2.0 BACKGROUND

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Fort Yuma Healthcare Center (FYHC), located at 401 Picacho Road, Winterhaven, CA 92283, requires comprehensive pest control services to maintain a safe, sanitary, and healthcare-compliant environment.

The FYHC facility consists of approximately 76,000 gross square feet and includes the main healthcare facility, storage buildings, ground-mounted equipment (emergency generators, cooling towers, storage containers), solar infrastructure, carports, and other associated structures

Due to proximity to agricultural fields, the facility experiences elevated risks from flies, rodents, and cockroaches.

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, traps, tools, equipment, transportation, and incidentals necessary to perform Integrated Pest Management (IPM) services.

Services shall include, but are not limited to:

• Interior and exterior pest control (monthly)

• Rodent control (mice and rats)

• Cockroach elimination (especially warehouse areas)

• UV fly trap installation and maintenance

• Drain pest elimination

• Burrowing animal elimination

• Bird control and sanitation

• Termite inspections and retreatment

• Emergency pest response

Large vertebrate trapping (dogs/cats) is excluded and handled by Quechan Fish and Game

4.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Fort Yuma Healthcare Center 401 Picacho Road Winterhaven, CA 92283

Services shall include:

• Entire interior of the healthcare center

• Exterior perimeter

• Storage buildings and containers

• Emergency generators and mechanical equipment

• Solar collectors and rooftop structures

• Five (5) carports (see square footage table below)

Carport Areas:

• A – 2,780 sq. ft.

• B – 2,780 sq. ft.

• C – 3,740 sq. ft.

• D – 3,740 sq. ft.

• E – 5,680 sq. ft.

5.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Services shall be performed monthly during the first week of each month, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Arizona Time)

Emergency services shall be provided within 48 hours of notification

A detailed schedule shall be coordinated with the Facilities Engineer prior to commencement of services.

6.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

6.1 General Pest Control

The Contractor shall:

• Perform monthly exterior treatments.

• Apply insecticide and rodenticide along building perimeters, storage containers, and generators

• Provide sufficient rodent traps and survey for appropriate placement

• Install and maintain indoor UV fly traps and outdoor non-toxic attractant traps

• Eliminate drain pests and burrowing animals

6.2 Interior Applications

• Interior spraying only upon request of Environmental Services or Facilities Maintenance

• Written approval required before installing rodent traps inside the hospital

• Special precautions required for warehouse cockroach control

6.3 Bird Control

The Contractor shall:

• Remove nests, droppings, feathers, and deceased birds monthly

• Disinfect affected areas with EPA-approved disinfectant

• Avoid use of pressurized water or firearms

6.4 Termite Control

• Conduct annual termite inspections.

• Provide retreatment program to ensure continued protection - A retreatment of a 5-year protection would commence in February 2027

7.0 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

The Contractor shall comply with:

• Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) (7 U.S.C. 136; 40 CFR 165)

• EPA regulations

• OSHA standards

• Federal, State, and Tribal regulations

The Contractor shall:

• Use least-toxic methods appropriate for a higher-risk healthcare population

• Follow all labeling requirements.

• Ensure chemicals do not stain surfaces

• Not store materials on Government property

8.0 TRIBAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall:

• Obtain and maintain a Tribal business license.

• Comply with Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) requirements.

• Obtain necessary Tribal work permits prior to beginning work

• Provide documentation to the Facilities Engineer prior to work commencement.

All associated fees shall be borne by the Contractor.

9.0 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall:

• Maintain a Certified Applicator license (AZ or CA)

• Provide at least two reference within the past five years

• Designate an on-site supervisor responsible for quality control

• Provide documentation of employee training compliance with FIFRA

10.0 SUBMITTALS

Required submittals include:

• Proof of liability insurance

• Applicator license(s)

• Termite control program

• Bird control program

• SDS for all chemicals

• EPA approvals for chemicals

• Employee FIFRA training documentation

• Detailed work schedule

• TERO documentation

• Past performance references

Integrated Pest Management Plan available upon request.

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