SELA_Complex_Pest_Control_Statement_of_Work_FINAL_5-29-2025.pdf

United State Department of the Interior

FWS SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA REFUGES

61389 HIGHWAY 434

LACOMBE LA 70445-2667

STATEMENT OF WORK

For

Pest Control Services

10/01/2025-09/30/2030

BACKGROUND:

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Southeast Louisiana Refuges Complex Headquarters has identified the need for pest and termite control services at several buildings located at 61389 Hwy 434 Lacombe, Louisiana 70445.

The Contractor shall furnish all material and labor including, but not limited to traps, bait, chemicals and equipment required to perform effective pest control services for the following buildings:

Main Administrative Building (1st, 2nd , and 3rd floor) 27,000 square feet Visitor Center 8,900 square feet Conservation Room and adjoining Kitchen 7,500 square feet Resident Duplex 1,300 square feet Resident Bunk House 1,150 square feet

Dimensions are approximate and should be confirmed by the contractor.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

This contract will be a period of one (1) year with an option to renew up to four (4) option years.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

General Notes:

1. Work shall consist of the following tasks:

Pest Control - Monthly indoor and outdoor pest control service to adequately suppress common local pests including, but not limited to, rats, mice, roaches, ants (indoor and outdoor within 15 feet of foundation), wasps, spiders, and silverfish. Monthly application reports shall be provided within five business days. The refuge will be notified prior to any monthly servicing or call outs.

2. Job Requirements- Administrative

A. Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the site and satisfy themselves as to the condition under which they will work or which will affect the work in any manner.

B. The facilities are located at the Southeast Louisiana Refuge Complex, 61389 Highway 434, Lacombe, Louisiana 70445. Work shall be done in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and requirements.

C. The contractor shall be licensed in the state of Louisiana.

D. All pest control products must be registered by the U.S. EPA for residential use and must be applied according to the manufacturer's label instructions and in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.

E. Within 30 days of the contract award, the contractor shall provide a work plan with a detailed breakdown of the proposed work schedule, including frequency of visits, number of personnel hours, planned activities to be conducted, and a designated Contact for follow-up.

3. Required Material Submittals

A. A copy of the pesticide applicators’ license(s).

B. A list of pesticides proposed to be used, including providing copies of labels and safety data sheets. (SDS) to the Refuge office by the contractor to obtain approval before usage.

C. Provide for each proposed pesticide:

1. The product trade name

2. EPA registration number

3. Pests targeted

4. Where pesticide will be applied (e.g., indoors, in wall voids, outside, etc.)

5. Projected amount applied per application

6. Number of treatments per year and month treated.

C. All pesticides must be pre-approved prior to application through an internal

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Pesticide Use Proposal.

D. At the end of the calendar year, the contractor must submit a pesticide use report to the Refuge, including the number of actual applications per month, and amount of product of each chemical applied.

4. The Contractor is solely responsible for the safety and protection of all persons and property at the project site.

A. The Contractor shall strictly comply with all provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA), and 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.

B. All pest control products must be registered by the U.S. EPA for residential use and must be applied according to the manufacturer's label instructions and in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.

5. Operational Restrictions

A. The Refuge will be open during the performance of the contract.

B. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer if it becomes necessary to interrupt any function of the Refuge. The Contractor shall not proceed without the expressed approval of the Contracting Officer and not until such time as provisions are made to modify Refuge operations, as required.

C. Normal work hours are from 7:00 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The Contractor will not be permitted to work on Saturday, Sunday or federal holidays unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer.

Contact 985-882-2000 to confirm office hours/access when facilities are closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

D. Contractor equipment, supplies, chemicals, etc. may not be stored at the Refuge.

6. Work performance

Approved work performance shall be defined as 100% of identified species infestations to be treated, and an 80% control rate (Acceptance Criteria [AC]) achieved one month post-treatment. If the AC is not met, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to re-treat areas until the control rate is achieved at no additional cost to the Government (FWS). A government representative will inspect all areas periodically during the contract period and will perform a final inspection of all areas within 30 days following treatments to confirm treatment effects/completion to be approved for payment.

PROJECT CONTACT:

Questions regarding the scope of work and technical matters for this project shall be directed to:

Jimmy Laurent 61389 Highway 434 Lacombe, LA 70445 Phone: (985) 882-2031 Mobile (409)284-2710