S02 RFQ 36C26025Q0197 Boise VAMC Pest Control.pdf

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STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

531-25-3-5075-0060

36C26025Q0197 02-24-2025

Danielle Carrico Danielle.Carrico@va.gov 03-14-2025 5:00pm MST

36C260 NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

X 100

X

561710

$17.5 Million

Net 30

N/A

Department of Veterans Affairs Boise VAMC 500 West Fort Street Boise ID 83702-4501

36C260

NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd

Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

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Boise VAMC Pest Control Services, Base Plus Four (4) Option Years

Period of Performance Base: 5/1/2025 - 4/30/2026 Option 1: 5/1/2026 - 4/30/2027 Option 2: 5/1/2027 - 4/30/2028 Option 3: 5/1/2028 - 4/30/2029 Option 4: 5/1/2029 - 4/30/2030

IMPORTANT FOR EVALUATION AND AWARD!!! Contractors, review section E.2 "Addendum to FAR 52.212-1. Additional Quote Preparation Instructions, Questions and Site Visit." Parts 1-4 are required in your submission in order to be considered.

Site visit information is on page 57/58.

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36C26025Q0197

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

C.2 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.4 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.5 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ...25

C.6 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

C.7 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

C.8 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.9 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.10 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS

(NOV 2018)

C.11 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ..31

C.12 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2025)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 WAGE DETERMINATION, 2015-5503

D.2 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

E.2 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1. ADDITIONAL QUOTE PREPARATION

INSTRUCTIONS, QUESTIONS & SITE VISIT

E.3 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.4 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.5 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—

REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

E.6 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.7 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR: TBD

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C260 NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Monthly

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

12.00 MO __________________ __________________

Contractor shall provide preventative monthly pest control inspection and suppression services at Boise VA Healthcare in accordance with the SOW. This includes routine and emergency call backs as needed.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-01-2025 POP End: 04-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S207 - Housekeeping - Insect/Rodent Control

6.00 JB __________________ __________________

As-needed fly control trap services. Contractor shall provide control of flying insects at the Boise VA Healthcare System in accordance with SOW. Contractor shall only invoice for services performed. All jobs are not guaranteed and based on actual performance.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-01-2025 POP End: 04-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services

As-needed predatory pest trap services. Contractor shall provide predatory pests at the Boise VA Healthcare System in accordance with SOW. Contractor shall only invoice for services performed. All jobs are not guaranteed and based on actual performance.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-01-2025 POP End: 04-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services

As-needed large vertebrate trap services. Contractor shall provide control of large vertebrates at the Boise VA Healthcare System in accordance with SOW. Contractor shall only invoice for services performed. All jobs are not guaranteed and based on actual performance.

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 05-01-2025 POP End: 04-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services and suppression services at Boise VA Healthcare in accordance with the SOW. This includes routine and emergency call backs as needed.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 05-01-2026 POP End: 04-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services of flying insects at the Boise VA Healthcare System in accordance with SOW. Contractor shall only invoice for services performed. All jobs are not guaranteed and based on actual performance.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 05-01-2026 POP End: 04-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services predatory pests at the Boise VA Healthcare System in accordance with SOW. Contractor shall only invoice for services performed. All jobs are not guaranteed and based on actual performance.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 05-01-2026 POP End: 04-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services control of large vertebrates at the Boise VA Healthcare System in accordance with SOW. Contractor shall only invoice for services performed. All jobs are not guaranteed and based on actual

Contract Period: Option 1

POP Begin: 05-01-2026 POP End: 04-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services and suppression services at Boise VA Healthcare in accordance with the SOW. This includes routine and emergency call backs as needed.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 05-01-2027 POP End: 04-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services of flying insects at the Boise VA Healthcare System in accordance with SOW. Contractor shall only invoice for services performed. All jobs are not guaranteed and based on actual performance.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 05-01-2027 POP End: 04-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services predatory pests at the Boise VA Healthcare System in accordance with SOW. Contractor shall only invoice for services performed. All jobs are not guaranteed and based on actual performance.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 05-01-2027 POP End: 04-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services control of large vertebrates at the Boise VA Healthcare System in accordance with SOW. Contractor shall only invoice for services performed. All jobs are not guaranteed and based on actual

Contract Period: Option 2

POP Begin: 05-01-2027 POP End: 04-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services and suppression services at Boise VA Healthcare in accordance with the SOW. This includes routine and emergency call backs as needed.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 05-01-2028 POP End: 04-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services of flying insects at the Boise VA Healthcare System in accordance with SOW. Contractor shall only invoice for services performed. All jobs are not guaranteed and based on actual performance.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 05-01-2028 POP End: 04-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services predatory pests at the Boise VA Healthcare System in accordance with SOW. Contractor shall only invoice for services performed. All jobs are not guaranteed and based on actual performance.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 05-01-2028 POP End: 04-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services control of large vertebrates at the Boise VA Healthcare System in accordance with SOW. Contractor shall only invoice for services performed. All jobs are not guaranteed and based on actual

Contract Period: Option 3

POP Begin: 05-01-2028 POP End: 04-30-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services and suppression services at Boise VA Healthcare in accordance with the SOW. This includes routine and emergency call backs as needed.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 05-01-2029 POP End: 04-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services of flying insects at the Boise VA Healthcare System in accordance with SOW. Contractor shall only invoice for services performed. All jobs are not guaranteed and based on actual performance.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 05-01-2029 POP End: 04-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services predatory pests at the Boise VA Healthcare System in accordance with SOW. Contractor shall only invoice for services performed. All jobs are not guaranteed and based on actual performance.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 05-01-2029 POP End: 04-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services control of large vertebrates at the Boise VA Healthcare System in accordance with SOW. Contractor shall only invoice for services performed. All jobs are not guaranteed and based on actual

Contract Period: Option 4

POP Begin: 05-01-2029 POP End: 04-30-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services

GRAND TOTAL __________________

Base Period Total $ Option Period One (1) Total $ Option Period Two (2) Total $ Option Period Three (3) Total $ Option Period Four (4) Total $ Contract Value Grand Total $

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

1) TITLE: Boise VAMC Pest Control Services

a. Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, travel, equipment, parts, and supplies necessary to perform rodent and pest control services at the VA Medical Center, 500 West Fort St., Boise, Idaho, and 911 N Mountain Cove Rd, Boise, Idaho in accordance with the terms, conditions, provisions, specification, and schedule of this requirement. The facility area is approximately 525,000 square feet. Pest Control services shall be accomplished to meet the guidelines as shown in the National Pest Control Association’s “Good Practice Statements.”

b. All VA buildings at the two (2) locations described above shall be covered under this contract. This includes inside the buildings at the two (2) locations described as well as outside within 20 feet perimeter from each building. In addition, the Contractor shall provide pest control services to any Medical Center equipment associated with the immediate exterior area of each building, i.e., Transformers, Air Handling Units, Generators, Fuel Storage tanks, etc.

2) CALLS FOR SERVICES: Contractor shall respond only to calls for service placed by the following VA personnel:

a. Contracting Officer (CO)

b. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

c. Chief or Assistant Chief, Facility Management Service

d. Administrative Officer of the Day (AOD)

e. Secretary or Budget Clerk, Facility Management Service

f. Chief of Operations, Facility Management Service

3) VISITS: Contractor shall conduct monthly visits at approved day and time by COR.

During each scheduled monthly visit to the Medical Center, the Contractor shall conduct inspections for potential pest infestations, check the pest control log located in building 50 at the budget clerks desk, check with the COT for further instructions and take immediate action to eradicate pests as they are encountered. All areas to be inspected during each scheduled visits include:

a. All employee lounges, break areas, locker rooms, day rooms, conference rooms, kitchenettes located in the patient care areas, i.e.,

i. 2 Medical and Surgical (2MS)

ii. 3 Step Down Unit (3SDU)

iii. Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

iv. 2 Psychiatric (2P) and the Community Living Center (CLC).

v. Surgical Unit, Specific room and building numbers are as follows:

Rm – Bldg. Rm – Bldg. Rm – Bldg.

102-1 100-6 112-6 217-8 G05-23 G206-23 108-23 101-24 102-24 G12-27 G13A-27 G01G-27 G02E-27 101-27 105-27 120-27 133-27 202-27 225-27 226-27 245-27 248-27 240-27 102-28 101-29 121-33 210-33 101B-34 102-42 107-43 109-43 102-44 101C-44 101G-44 109F-44 109G-44 210-44 213-44 104-45 102-46 101-50 109-50 118-54 116-67 137-67 202-67 203-67 204-67 228-67 306-67 309-67 320-67 111-77 111A-77 115-77 115A-77 119-77 119B-77 119C-77 214-77 213A-77 306-77 G19-85 105-85 113-85 114-85 139-85 206A-85 230B-85 232C-85 234-85 234A-85 234B-85 237-85 301A-85 322-85 326-85 347-85 348-85 349-85 350-85 353-85 1103-85A 1106-85A 1158-85A 110-88 119-88 125-88 132-88 138-88 174-88 102-109 103-109 105-109 G01-110 106-110 111-T110 116-114 123-114 135-114 139-114 214-114 237-114 241-114 131-115 231-115 111-116 104-117 105-117 105A-117 114-123 117-123 118-123 105-124 121-124 102-121 103-121 124-121 130-121 102-122 103-122 124-122 130-122 202-122 203-122 224-122 230-122

b. All vending machine areas shall also be inspected for pest control problems.

These include: 103-77, 120-85, and 139-85.

c. All Food handling, Dry goods areas and panty areas in building 77 (Canteen and Nutrition and Food Service areas), Rehabilitation Medicine Service Kitchen areas in buildings 27, 88, 121, 122, and 123 will receive a thorough inspection and treatment of cracks and crevices with an approved residual pest control agent.

d. Exterior doors will be inspected for signs of rodent activity and traps or baits used to eliminate identified infestations

e. Semi-annually, the Contractor will provide a general insecticide spraying of the ground and first level of the exteriors of the following buildings: 1, 4, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 33, 34, 42, 43, 44, 45, 50, 54, 67, 77, 85, 85A, 88, 109, 110, 114, 115, 116, 117, 119, 120, 121, 122 123, 124, 126, T110, T111, T122, T123 and T124.

The contractor will concentrate on windows, doors and entrances. The contractor will treat the buildings listed with a residual pest control product that will prevent the migration of insects and spiders into the buildings. Generally, this will need to be done during the months of April and October.

4) SIGNING IN AND OUT:

a. The following offices are the required contract offices for the Contractor at the time indicated:

i. Monday – Friday: Facility Management Service -room 100-50 422-1370- 7:00 am –4:30pm

ii. Weekends-holidays- after 4:30 p.m. Admitting Office - room 119-85-422- 1109.

b. Contractors agent shall report in person to the appropriate office, both upon arrival and prior to departure, to sign “in” and “out” on response log.

c. The Contractor personnel shall complete and submit to the COR, the Integrated Pest Management Operations Report provided by the Medical Center. All Integrated Pest Management Services performed during the work shift will be documented. This document is a permanent record and must be maintained indefinitely by FMS.

d. The Contractor is responsible for supplying, completing and submitting all reports required or requested by Federal, State and Local ordinances that pertain to any duties contained in the contract.

e. Prior to the initial application of pesticides, Contractor shall furnish Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), for any type of chemical used. The same information shall be furnished each time Contractor changes chemicals or products during the contract period.

5) CONTRACTOR PERSONAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor employees shall not have access to VA sensitive or computer information and will not require routine access to VA Facilities. If the contractor employees need intermittent access to sensitive areas; the contractor will be escorted by VA employees. No background investigation is required

6) TASKS: Integrated Pest Management Services required of the Contractor are as follows:

a. Inspection to determine which pest management measure is appropriate.

b. Recommending environmental sanitation practices that restrict or eliminate food, water or harborage for pests. Recommendations are submitted to the COR after pest management visit(s), as applicable.

c. Selection and utilization of non-chemical control methods which eliminate exclude or repel pests (i.e., inset electrocution devices, air screens, caulking, traps, etc.)

d. Selection and use of the most environmentally sound pesticide(s) to effect control when chemical methods are necessary.

e. Control of general structural arthropod pests, (i.e., cockroaches, ants, carpet beetles, spiders, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, etc.).

f. Control of flying insect pests, (i.e., house fly, stable fly, blowflies, wasps, and bees, etc.). For honeybees, the Contractor shall work with a licensed beekeeper to relocate the hive(s) with the exception of hive(s) located inside a void in the building (i.e. inside a wall). The Contractor shall notify the COR in the event a honeybee hive is found and determine best course of action (relocation or other pest control methods). Contractor shall assess fly issues once the population reaches to the level of a persistent nascence or flies are discovered in sensitive areas. VA shall be responsible to maintain all door seals and windows to minimize fly entry. VA shall be responsible in cleaning and maintaining all trash receptacles and landscape to reduce breeding areas for flies.

g. When fly control trap services are needed an action plan shall be approved by the COR before any services or equipment are implemented. Plan needs to include which locations are to be serviced, where fly equipment will be placed and how often Contractor will inspect and service equipment and perform any active control methods. As needed fly-control jobs shall be funded on a separate line item.

h. Control of predatory pests, (i.e., lice, bedbugs, fleas, mites, ticks, wasps, mosquitoes, scorpions, bat bugs and bird bugs, etc.). Contractor shall respond to all requests for predatory pest inspections and services in a timely manner due to the nature of the VA’s care facility. VA shall provide all cleaning and laundry services for affected areas and will work with contractor to protect other areas from infestation if/when furniture and bedding need to be removed. As needed predatory pest control trap service jobs shall be funded on a separate line item.

i. Wildlife: Control of large vertebrate animals (Raccoons, Foxes, Feral cats, skunks, etc.) Contractor shall assess wildlife issues when reports of multiple visual sightings or harborage has been discovered. Contractor shall take steps to make sure all Federal and state laws pertaining to wildlife are adhered to. An action plan must be approved before any services are performed. Plan needs to include Removal and relocation of wildlife if required, what control process will be followed if wildlife has to be trapped and destroyed. Contractor may be responsible to exclude area after wildlife issue has been resolved. VA shall be responsible to maintain fence lines and buildings to minimize access for large vertebrates. As needed large vertebrae control trap service jobs shall be funded on a separate line item.

j. Evaluation effectiveness of control measures through follow-up inspections.

7) CONTRACTOR PROVISIONS: The following provisions shall be adhered to by the Contractor personnel in performing of pesticide applications of the areas specified below

a. Food Handling Areas: Treatment of these areas is limited to ONLY times when food is not being held, processed, prepared, serviced and while not occupied by facility employees.

b. The Contractor personnel shall at no time enter facility elevators which are occupied by food Service equipment while in the possession of pesticides or application equipment.

c. Patient Occupied Areas: The Contractor shall utilize pesticides with as low a volatility and as odor free as possible, in order to keep odor levels from affecting patients in these areas.

d. Critical Areas: The Contractor shall submit a list of pesticides for intended use in areas listed below, for approval by the COR prior to application. The planned use of pesticides in these areas requires recognition of the attendant hazards to occupants, supplies, equipment, and surfaces. No substitution can be made at any time without approval from the COR.

8) CRITICAL AREAS (As Determined by local Medical Facility and G-3, M-1, Part VII, Guidelines:

a. Pharmacy

b. Research Facilities

c. Operating Rooms

d. Intensive Care Units

e. Respiratory Care Areas

f. Supply Processing & Distribution (SPD)

g. When space treatment is required in these areas, the Ultra Low Volume (UV) method of pesticide application shall be utilized with approved equipment, capable of delivering a particle size range of .5 to 15 microns.

9) AUTHORITY OF APPLICATOR(S): All contractor personnel performing pest control activities shall possess Idaho Department of Agriculture Applicators License. Certified applicators are required in the performance of the work under the contract. Each applicator designated by the Contractor to perform under the contract, will furnish a copy of his/her state certification (showing categories) to the Contracting Officer and COR prior to reporting for work. All applicators must have visible on their uniform the individual's name, and the company name so they are easily recognizable at all times.

In cases where the contractor has two or more persons reporting to work under the contract, one of these will be designated as a supervisor, and must be fully certified in all pest management categories in which work is to be performed. Non-certified employees may only assist the supervisor in the performance of the work, as long as the supervisor assumes responsibility for their performance.

10) INTERFERENCE TO NORMAL FUNCTION: Contractor personnel are required to interrupt their work at any time, so as not to interfere with the normal functioning of the facility, including utility services, fire protection systems, and passage of facility VA patients, personnel, equipment and carts.

11) DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTES: The Contractor shall not dispose of any excess pesticide containers or any other materials contaminated by pesticides at any location on the Medical Center facility premises, except as specified by the COR.

12) STORAGE OF PEST CONTROL MATERIALS: No pest control materials or equipment shall be stored or kept at the Veterans Affairs Installation when the operator is not working, without express approval of the COR.

13) CONFORMITY TO REGULATIONS: The Contractor shall conform to all Federal, State and local regulations governing, examining and licensing of pest control operators, performance of pest control, use of approved pest control chemicals and equipment, which may be in effect in the area in which the work under the contract will be performed.

14) EVIDENCE OF COVERAGE: Before commencing work under the contract, the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer a certificate of insurance indicating the coverage outlined in Special Condition 5, and containing an endorsement to the effect that cancellation of, or any material change in the policies which adversely affect the interests of the Government in such insurance, shall not be effective unless a 30-day advance written notice of cancellation of change is furnished the Contracting Officer.

15) CALL BACK REQUIREMENT:

a. ROUTINE: The Contractor shall within 12 hours after receipt of notification by the Contracting Officer, COR or his/her representative, and at no additional charge to the Government treat pest problems or retreat previously treated areas when inadequate control (as per specifications) was obtained.

b. EMERGENCY: The Contractor shall within four(4) hours after receipt of notification by the Contracting Officer, COR or his/her representative, and at no additional charge to the government, perform Integrated Pest Management (IPM) services to correct the emergent condition. Emergency call backs shall not be a result of poor performance during monthly scheduled visits.

16) FUTURE PLANS: The Boise VAMC facility anticipates a newly constructed 20,000 sq ft building in FY26, which will require pest control services. A contract modification is anticipated to include this building once complete. The Contracting Officer and COR will work with Contractor to accomplish a quote and modification for the additional work, which will be mutually agreed upon by the Contracting Officer and Contractor.

17) OUT-OF-SCOPE WORK: Any out-of-scope work and/or work not covered by this Statement of Work (i.e. bed bug remediation, Government purchased equipment, etc.)

that is identified may result in a mutually agreed upon contract modification or may be purchased separately via Government Purchase Card (GPC).

18) QUALITY, INSPECTIONS AND PERFORMANCE ISSUES: Pest control inspection and suppression activities, as well as call back requirements minimize human health, environmental and financial risk to the Boise VAMC facility. It is the upmost importance Contractor maintain a high quality level to ensure pest control activities are conducted properly and timely. The intent of this section is to ensure high quality levels are maintained by the Contractor and avoidance of Contractor poor performance. Unusual environmental conditions, such as weather impacts, plagues, abnormal pest behavior, etc. will be factored and considered by CO and/or COR.

a. Performance will be monitored by CO and/or COR observation and inspection, CCTV review, and/or facility complaints substantiated by CO and/or COR review.

b. Evidence of Contractor poor performance to include missed monthly visits and/or areas, delayed call back responses without COR approval (routine or emergency), and/or technician professionalism, safety violation and improper pest control procedures can result in one (1) of the following CO determined actions depending on frequency and/or severity of the poor performance identified:

i. Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR)

ii. Letter of Concern

iii. Cure Notice

iv. Contract Termination

c. Contractor shall correct any poor performance at its own expense within one (1) business day of its discovery.

19) SERVICES NOT RECEIVED: The Government does not pay for services not received.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered;

and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212- 5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on—

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of Clause)

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

C.2 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

52.223-2 REPORTING OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER

SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

MAY 2024

52.223-5 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW

INFORMATION

MAY 2024

52.228-5 INSURANCE-WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION JAN 1997

C.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall apply to this contract:

(a) Workers' compensation and employers liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability: $500,000.00 per occurrences.

(c) Automobile liability: $200,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $20,000.00 property damage.

(d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to award, evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the general liability coverage.

C.4 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

C.5 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR

2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years.

(End of Clause)

C.6 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC

2022) The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitation of the designee’s authority. A copy of the designation letter shall be furnished to the Contractor.

(End of Clause)

C.7 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

The Contractor shall not make reference in its commercial advertising to Department of Veterans Affairs contracts in a manner that states or implies the Department of Veterans Affairs approves or endorses the Contractor’s products or services or considers the Contractor’s products or services superior to other products or services.

(End of Clause)

C.8 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

(a) Definition. for the Department of Veterans Affairs, ‘‘Service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concern or SDVOSB’’:

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by…