Statement of Work for Greenhouse Pesticide Applicator 2020.pdf

Statement of Work for Greenhouse Pesticide Applicator

1) Greenhouses covered by this statement:

a. Crop Improvement and Genetics and Bioproduct Research Unit’s

(CIG/BRU) southeast greenhouse with 2 rooms.

b. CIG greenhouse “59” with one room.

c. CIG/BRU roof greenhouse complex with 4 research rooms and a large headhouse.

d. The CIG “new” greenhouse.

e. The Plant Gene Expression Center (PGEC) greenhouse complex

2) Services to be provided by the contractor:

a. Must have and maintain a current Qualified Applicator Certificate rendered by the

California Department of Pesticide to perform this role. (A minimum of two years of greenhouse experience in desired.)

b. Use and maintain Govt furnished spray equipment until no longer serviceable.

c. Apply pesticides, purchased & provided by Government, on a weekly basis normally on Tuesdays time of day in the afternoon agreed upon with the pesticide advisor.

Pesticide Advisor: Lia Poasas

Email: poasas@berkeley.edu

The task is usually completed within 3 hours to 4 hours. No more than 4 hours per week. No more than 208 hours per year. (4 hours * 52 weeks = 208 hours).

d. Must in compliance with all applicable laws, state and EPA requirements in a manner consistent with Integrated Pest Management guidelines. Shall notify the

Govt when pesticides supplies are low & need to be replenished.

e. Complete pesticide application logs for each calendar month & Report pesticide use as required by State or Local ordinance.

f. Comply with EPA and state requirements for accurate record keeping, hazard communication and waste disposal including posting of appropriate signs clearly stating the pesticides used and the date and time reentry is permitted.

g. Bill the government for services rendered on an hourly basis and Submit invoices monthly detailing services provided to the Location Admirative Officer, Research

Lead/Technician. Only proper & approved invoices will be paid through IPP. The task is usually completed within 3 hours to 4 hours. No more than 4 hours per week. No more than 208 hours per year. (4 hours * 52 weeks = 208 hours).

3) List of Materials to be provided by the contractor:

a. An appropriately fitted respirator.

b. Eye protection.

mailto:poasas@berkeley.edu