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Extermination and Pest Control Services For Rio Bayamon Housing Units

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. Description of work:

1.1 Work to be done: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, materials, tools, supervision and other items necessary to provide on call Pest Control/Extermination Services to 149 housing units.

1.1.1 The work consists of, but is not limited to the following:

a. Provide treatment with chemical fumes, insecticides in order to kill all species of insects but not limited to all species of ants, all species of termites, all species of bees, wasps, hornets as well as measures to prevent the development of nests in the interior and exterior of 149 homes.

b. Provide extermination treatment with traps, and any other forms of pesticides for rodents, and mice for 149 homes and for the perimeter security fence line of Rio Bayamon Housing.

c. A pre and post inspection will be conducted by Rio Bayamon Housing representatives in conjunction with the contractor. All discrepancies shall be corrected within 1 working day after inspection.

1.1.2 Products

a. Exterminating chemical fumes, insecticide and pesticide products must not be harmful to humans.

b. The contractor shall provide material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), materials specification/ diagrams/sketches for Government approval.

c. Provide safety and health instructions to follow before and after chemical product application at sites to maximize product efficient and to protect members residing at sites and others who utilize the facilities.

1.1.3 Schedule of work

a) The contractor shall respond upon on call requests from the Rio Bayamon Housing Maintenance Chief DCC Christopher M. Cousins (302)331-9105.

1.2 Contractor is responsible for verifying all dimensions and other related information at the job site before commencing the work.

1.3 Contractor Qualifications: The contractor shall have demonstrated at least 4 years of experience in pest control/exterminating services including residential and commercial buildings.

1.4 The contractor shall comply with the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

1.5 Contractor shall be required to commence work under this contract within 5 calendar days after notice to proceed by Rio Bayamon Housing representative. After notice to proceed is given, the contractor shall have 15 calendar days to complete entire work and have facility ready for use.

1.6 Contractor shall request final inspection in writing with at least 1 working day in advance for proper coordination and approval.

1.7 Contractor shall coordinate all work with the Rio Bayamon Housing Maintenance Chief at (787) 774-1182 x2115, (302)331-9105 or email christopher.m.cousins@uscg.mil. Notify DCC Christopher M. Cousins with at least 2 working days in advance of work at the site to allow the Coast Guard to provide notification to affected users. Do not interrupt utilities until authorized by the Rio Bayamon Housing Maintenance Chief.

1.8 Regular working hours shall consist of a period between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Federal Holidays. Work performance outside regular working hours will require the Contracting Officer approval. Written request shall be provided 7 calendar days prior to work outside stated hours to allow Government arrangements.

1.9 Contractor shall provide the COTR with of the names of all personnel who will be working on the site at least 3 days prior of commencing project. The contractor may submit a revised list at any time during the project. Only personnel on the approved listing will be allowed on the site. All personnel shall carry proper identification (ID) when on site. Proper ID is defined as either the individual’s driver license, or a company issued ID. The identification must be laminated and showing facial picture of the individual. Individuals without proper ID will be escorted off the Coast Guard premises. All vehicles entering to USCG facilities must have insurance and valid plates.

1.10 Warranty Document: Documents shall state: “the manufacturer and/or contractor shall repair or replace the complete component if deterioration is caused by defective materials or workmanship”. Also included shall be a paragraph certifying that all work was performed according to manufacturer’s recommendations. In addition, warranty shall specify that in the event of any deficiency created by an “Act of God” or any other event, if the contractor with the same original product does the repairs, the contractor shall continue honoring the existing warranty. Document shall be submitted to the COTR for record.

1.11 Contractor shall clean job site daily and dispose debris outside of USCG property.

1.12 Contractor shall provide and maintain portable toilets for workers at the site in sufficient quantities at a location indicated by the COTR.

1.13 Contractor shall conduct his operations so as to cause the least possible interference with the normal operations, streets, driveways, and parking areas.

1.14 Contractor shall store materials only in places where directed by the COTR. No fire hazardous materials or low point flammable liquids shall be stored or otherwise maintained within a building or structure, except as approved, and in accordance with the local and Federal fire regulations.

1.15 Contractor shall comply with all industrial safety requirements, personnel protective equipment (PPE) and OSHA Safety and Health Standards Digest (latest version) in all the activities and operations to perform the work.

1.16 Cleaning up: All clothes, cotton, wastes and other cleaning materials which might constitute a fire hazard shall be placed in a metal container or destroyed at the end of each workday. Upon completion of the work, all staging, containers, and debris shall be removed from the site. Adjacent areas and surfaces negatively affected during the performance of this contract shall be left clean and returned to the original condition. The Contractor shall not use Coast Guard waste disposal facilities including garbage cans, trash piles or dumpster to dispose of cleaning materials.

1.17 Protection of Premises: The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to protect Government and private property from damage as a result of its operations. Existing property if damaged shall be promptly restored, repaired or replaced to its original condition by the Contractor at his/her own expense.

1.18 Storm Protection: Should warnings of wind of gale force or stronger be issued, the Contractor shall take every practicable precaution to minimize dangers to personnel, to the work, and to adjacent property. These precautions shall include removing or securing all loose materials, tools, and/or equipment from exposed locations.

1.19 Contractor shall coordinate all required work with the USCG Base San Juan Rio Bayamon Housing Maintenance Chief, DCC Christopher M. Cousins at (787) 774-1182 x2115 or via e-mail at christopher.m.cousins@uscg.mil.

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