RFQ_Attachment_1-_Scope_of_Work.pdf

08-04-2023

Statement of Work

(SOW)

IPM Contract

Death Valley National Park (DEVA)

PROJECT BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

Death Valley National Park is located in one of the hottest regions on earth. Often summer temperatures reach 120℉ during the day with lows above 100℉. In the park there are numerous species of cockroaches found in the park including the American cockroach, Periplaneta Americana which is common in the housing area. These insects are attracted by the availability of food and water in an otherwise harsh environment. Cockroaches cause a number of problems including contaminating food and eating utensils, as well as destroying fabric and paper products. Cockroaches can also impart stains and unpleasant odors to surfaces they contact. Diseases associated with cockroaches include Salmonella spp. and Shigella spp. They have also been implicated it the spread of typhoid and dysentery. Indoor infestations are an important source of allergens and risk of asthma in some populations. The level of cockroaches and allergens is directly related to cockroach density and access to food and water. In addition, ants, including Argentine ants, Linepithema humile, are present in the housing and administrative areas. Like cockroaches, ants also spread disease.

This contract will be for one year with four future option years.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This project will treat the exterior areas of the housing and administrative areas throughout Death Valley National Park with Park approved insecticides in an effort to rid these areas of disease carrying insects.

This treatment plan will consist of an outdoor treatment of all affected areas on a monthly bases with follow up treatments for areas missed in the initial application; this includes areas where pests are crossing the threshold of the home where treatments may have been missed or not applied properly at no additional costs to the government.

The areas of concern for this project will be all residential buildings and administrative areas including:

Furnace Creek Visitors Center and Headquarters Building Cow Creek Administrative Buildings Cow Creek Residential Areas Stovepipe Wells Ranger Station Stovepipe Wells Residential Area Grapevine Ranger Station Grapevine Residential Area Grapevine Maintenance Buildings

Scotty’s Castle Complex

Maps of the locations of many of these sites is attached. A pre-quotation site visit is highly recommended to understand site conditions and areas of work.

Exterior Treatment – Product: Cross Check Plus –

To control pests outdoors on residential, institutional, public, commercial, and industrial buildings, greenhouses, food handling establishments, and lawns, ornamentals, parks, recreational areas and athletic fields.

Product: Webout –

Web Out can be used as a contact pesticide to kill ants, crickets, mosquitoes, cockroaches, perimeter pest insects and other general pests.

EPA Exempt Product

Park Approved Alternative Insecticides –

TEKKO PRO (EPA# 53883-335 OR 05388300335)

TEMPO ULTRA WP (EPA# 432-1304 OR 00043201304)

TEMPO SC ULTRA INSECTICIDE (EPA# 432-1363 OR 00043201363)

MAGNETIC ROACH BAIT (EPA# 54452-2 OR 05445200002)

ADVION COCKROACH GEL BAIT (EPA# 100-1484 OR 00010001484)

AVERT PRESCRIPTION TREATMENT 310 (EPA# 499-294 OR 00049900294)

TALSTAR P PROFESSIONAL (EPA REG. NO. 279-3206)

EXCITER (EPA REG NO. 89549-41)

PHANTOM (EPA REG. NO. 241-392)

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

NPS:

The NPS is the owner and Project Inspector for the work. All work schedules must be verified through the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The CO will act as contract manager, verify compliance with the contract, provide notice to proceed, and provide the ultimate acceptance for the Work. Only the CO has contracting authority for this work.

Contractor:

The Contractor shall determine the techniques, means, method, and materials of installation to meet the requirements of this contract. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the verification of existing site conditions, complete design, scheduling and construction of this work.

The government building(s) will be occupied during treatment. The Contractor is responsible for any temporary fencing/gates and any other necessary items, safety measures, materials and/or equipment for the duration of the insecticide treatment process. Coordinate all work with the

NPS.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor is solely responsible for determining the techniques, means, methods, and materials of application to meet the requirements of this contract. All work shall comply with applicable codes, OSHA, and local code requirements. Workdays shall consist of Monday – Thursday (excluding Federal holidays and weekends) between the hours of 0700 – 1600. Prior notice of site visits will be required at a minimum of 24 hours in advance to ensure NPS staff is available to escort contractor. Upon award of contract a progress schedule shall be part of the submittal. The progress schedule shall contain monthly visits to perform tasks as outlined in this SOW. Any changes to the progress schedule must be communicated to the COR as soon as possible.

SUBMITTALS AND SCHEDULES

Contractor shall submit detailed design documentation and all catalog material to the CO and the COR for approval before proceeding with the project, including (but not limited to) the information listed under the submittal section.

Provide a schedule that demonstrates complete fulfillment of all contract requirements. The schedule shall include milestone dates, including project submittals, material ordering and delivery dates, site construction activities, activity start and end dates, man-loading estimates, and activity description. The schedule shall be submitted as part of the proposal and shall be approved prior to commencing work on-site. An updated schedule shall be submitted prior to progress meetings as work progresses. Project schedule shall be submitted within thirty (30) calendar days of Contract Award. Allow sufficient time so that treatment will not be delayed as a result of the time to process submittals including time for re-submittal. Allow fourteen (14) days for review of submittals.

PROJECT ACCEPTANCE AND CLOSEOUT

Upon completion of the project, the Contractor and the NPS project representative, COR, or CO, will review project and create close-out punch list.

CONTRACTOR’S WARRANTY

The product and treatment shall be warranted per the manufacturer's standard warranty period from the date of acceptance of the project by the GOVERNMENT. The warranty shall provide for reapplication of the product if the performance does not satisfy the design specifications. Warranties on replaced product shall run per the manufacturer's standard warranty period from the date of reapplication. Warranties on reapplications shall continue from the original warranty date.

PERMITS AND LICENSES

Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all required permits and licenses and arrange for inspection of work by all authorities. Deliver, without cost to the government, such certifications of inspection and approval as are required and pay all charges and fees in connection with the project.

Each contractor submitting a proposal for consideration shall have and maintain, during the life of the contract, a California Pesticide Business License issued by DPR or the Structural Pest Control Board.

SITE CONDITIONS

Contractor shall be responsible for visiting the project site(s) and becoming thoroughly familiar with the general site layout and general conditions which might affect project logistics. Contractor shall be responsible for preparing site as required for completion of project.

CLEANING

Upon completion of all work as described in the Scope of Work and contract, the Contractor shall furnish labor, materials, and incidentals to clean areas affected by the work and leave all areas in such a condition that no cleaning shall be required by the Government. During treatment, the site will be maintained in a suitable manner so that it does not detract from the aesthetic value of the surrounding areas.