PEST CONTROL (SOW).docx

STATEMENT OF WORK FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICES

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall provide all management, licenses, tools, supplies, chemicals, equipment, transportation and labor to develop and implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) control at Watervliet Arsenal; in a manner that will ensure the health and general well being of installation personnel.

The following types of pests are common on this installation, and their abatement should be specifically addressed: Pests include - termites, mosquitoes, crawling insects, spiders, mice, birds (pigeons in buildings), and other vertebrate pest. . These pests may be found in any building or any grounds at Watervliet Arsenal. Domestic animals are excluded from this contract.

2. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE - To perform integrated pest management while employing a judicious use of both chemical and non-chemical control techniques that achieve effective pest control with minimal environmental contamination. All pest control will be in compliance with pertinent laws and regulations.

3. BASIC SERVICES 3.1 Pest Control Preventive Maintenance Program. - Contractor to inspect and apply chemicals as required preventing infestation of all Watervliet Arsenal Food Service Buildings on a monthly basis. Areas include Snack bars located in bldg 10, 20, 25-3, 35, 40-4, Officers Club and Cafeteria area in Bldg 21. Inspections occur on the first Wednesday of every month.

3.2 Service Call Work. A service call is an unscheduled request for pest control services initiated by building or family housing occupants, or by designated Government representatives. The Government's work reception center will advise the Contractor by phone of all service call requests received and the classification of each call as either emergency or routine based on the definitions provided below. A description of the pest problem, date and time received, location, classification, and other appropriate information will be placed on a Service Call Work Form. Service calls may be for pest control services and nuisance pest removal (live or dead) in all Arsenal buildings on an as needed basis.

3.2.1 Emergency Calls. Emergency calls will consist of obtaining control of pests which could affect the health or well being of personnel. The Contractor shall respond immediately and must be on site to provide an initial inspection and treatment within 2 hours after receipt of an emergency call.

3.2.2 Routine Calls. All non-emergency service calls will be classified as routine. The Contractor shall complete the initial inspection and treatment for each routine service call within 48 hours (two days) working days after receipt.

3.3 Call Backs. The Contractor shall perform corrective action within 48 hours (except Sundays and holidays) after receipt of notice from the COR or CO that inspection has revealed control limits have been exceeded. Call backs shall be made at no additional cost to the Gsovernment; there is no limit to the number of call backs.

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Para 3.2.1 Emergency Calls

Para 3.2.2 Routine Calls

5. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government representative will evaluate the contractors by intermittent on-site inspections and receipts of complaints from base personnel

6. GOVERNMENT REMEDIES. Failure to meet performance standard on two of the 12 months period of performance could be grounds for not exercising next year option year. Contractor’s failure to correct nonconforming services the contracting officer shall follow the requirements of FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items (May 1997).

7. HOURS OF OPERATION. Visitors will only be allowed access to Watervliet Arsenal during normal duty hours, which are 6:30 AM through 4:00PM, Monday through Thursday, and 6:30 AM through 3:00 PM work Fridays (the arsenal is closed every other Friday). Work may be performed on shutdown Fridays, after normal duty hours, Saturdays, Sundays or holidays only after prior arrangements have been requested and approved in advance. Requests to work other than normal duty hours must be submitted 48 hours in advance to the COR. If a Federal holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the preceding Friday or following Monday is the work holiday. The COR or Arsenal Point of Contact will submit a request to the Security Office and arrange for a responsible arsenal POC to be on post at all times when the visitor is on post.

8. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. Contractor employees must be U.S. citizens and sign in at the gate to gain access to Watervliet Arsenal. They will be issued visitor badges and must follow speed limits, as posted and park in parking spaces as painted.

9. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS. The contractor will have a licensed pest control manager specifically assigned to support this contract and available within 24 hours to meet with government personnel. Moreover, all contract employees that apply pesticides must have a New York State pesticide application certificate/license a copy of this certification should be submitted with proposal. The contractor will be responsible to ensure that the licenses/certificates and training of contractor personnel are kept current.

9.1 CHEMICALS - All mixing and storage of pesticides shall be performed off the installation. If the contractor spills or releases any hazardous substances (example, Substances listed in 40 CFR 302), the contractor must immediately notify the Government Representative and base environmental coordinator by dialing 5888 on an Arsenal phone, or 266-5888 on an outside phone, for spill response.

10- OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

10.1 - Contractor shall provide a copy of the New York State report of pesticides used at Watervliet Arsenal each year, not later than February 5th of each year, for the previous year. This report must include: Pesticide used, amount in pounds, EPA Registration number of each pesticide used and the % of active ingredients (as found on the label) and location applied.