Statement of Work FERAL Hog Control draft.docx
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This statement of work outlines wildlife management services required to control feral hog damage at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery. The contractor will implement an integrated wildlife damage management plan using approved methods such as trapping and euthanizing feral hogs. Four remote-controlled trapping systems with 30-hog capacity each are required. On-going monitoring, baiting and trapping of hogs primarily via remote access is expected. Removed hogs must be disposed of off-site before 8:30am. Monthly reporting including photographs and hog numbers is required. A site manager with five years' experience must supervise all tasks. Work must not interfere with ceremonies and be conducted discreetly. The related federal contract opportunity is a pre-solicitation for feral hog control services at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration.
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B.2. STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATION
B.2 FERAL HOG CONTROL
Contractor will provide wildlife management services to reduce wildlife damage, sanitation problems, and other nuisance problems caused primarily by feral swine on Fort Mitchell National Cemetery (FMNC). The purpose of the contract is to acquire the necessary technical and operational assistance in controlling wildlife damage to property at FMNC.
B.2.1. The intent of this work is to maintain a well-established, healthy turf, plantings, and high visibility areas throughout the cemetery. Fort Mitchell anticipates awarding one firm fixed price contract with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. Fort Mitchell National Cemetery consists of 290 acres directly adjacent to the Chattahoochee River and Fort Moore, GA. Of the 290 Acres, only approximately 55 acres are developed. The rest are densely forested with stream beds that flow to the river, making it a natural area for wildlife to traverse. This makes it a natural corridor for Feral Swine.
B.2.2. Requesting the contractor will attempt to reduce the feral hog population through an integrated wildlife damage management plan using the most appropriate and effective tool(s) available. Methods used to reduce the feral hog activity will be approved by the cemetery director/Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and will include lethally removing feral hogs by capture in traps and euthanizing them prior to transport off the property, per Alabama State law. The contractor will ensure the methods used are completely unobtrusive, discrete, and unnoticed by visitors to FMNC.
B.2.3. General Requirements:
a. Four trapping systems capable of capturing up to 30 feral hogs each (placed in areas completely discrete and out of view to visitors).
b. Remote monitoring and triggering of the traps via cell phone/internet (this will ensure lack of intrusion on visitors).
c. On-going monitoring, baiting and trapping of feral hogs primarily via remote, cell phone/internet links (remaining discrete and unobtrusive).
d. Euthanasia and removal of hogs from Fort Mitchell property prior to 0830 am (hogs must be removed from property).
e. Photographic documentation of workload produced provided following each trapping incident.
f. Although trapping is a continual operation, contractor will respond within 24 hours to calls for assistance with ongoing destruction of property by feral hogs to determine if strategy/tactical changes are necessary.
g. The contractor will be responsible for taking all precautions to prevent damage to the cemetery in any manner, including headstones, markers, monuments, flower beds, trees, and other structures.
h. Safety of visitors and employees of Fort Mitchell National Cemetery will be the number one concern of al Feral Hog removal activities.
B.2.4. Disposal of Waste: All Feral Swine and other waste products must be removed from the cemetery grounds prior to 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
B.2.5. No Feral Swine removal activities may take place while visitors are present at the cemetery.
B.2.6. Required Contractor Reporting:
a. The contractor shall be responsible for supplying, completing and submitting all reports required or requested by Federal, State and/or local ordinances which pertain to any duties in the contract.
b. The contractor will provide photographs and numbers of all Feral Hogs removed from the property following each occurrence.
c. The contractor will provide a monthly report of activity prior to submitting monthly invoices for payment.
B.2.7. CONTRACTOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
B.2.7.1. Site Manager: A “Site Manager” shall be provided by the Contractor whenever work is being performed – other than trash and debris pick-up. The “Site Manager” must have not less than five (5) years’ experience as a direct supervisor of employees supervising and performing all tasks set forth in the scope of work and provide a statement of qualifications with the proposal.
B.2.7.2. The “Site Manager” will ensure all specifications are met, ensure contract work does not conflict with ceremonies and funerals, ensure all work is conducted in a totally discrete manner, and ensure employees are adequately supervised and proper conduct is maintained.
B.2.7.3. In the absence of the COR and/or Project Manager, the Contractor shall meet with the Alternate COR and/or Project Manager of this contract. The COR and/or Project Manager for this contract shall be at *; Alternate CORs and/or Project Manager, and at *. (*) Phone numbers to be provided upon award of contract.
B.2.7.4. Invoices shall reference the appropriate purchase order number and be sent to the designated address for certification and payment processing.
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