Station Grand Isle Termite Extermination and Monitoring Statement of Work.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

STATION GRAND ISLE

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

Main Building and UPH Berthing Structure Termite Treatment and Monitoring

General: United States Coast Guard Station Grand Isle is accepting proposals for qualified individuals or firms to provide complete Termite treatment on unit’s main building, UPH Berthing building, and adjacent structures. This will include liquid treatments, bait stations, trench and rod stations, and other preventative measures used by the contractor to adequately prevent termite damage. The contractor shall assess the unit’s property and structures to develop a layout of bait stations to prevent termite damage. Prior to submitting a quote, it is mandatory to examine the scope of work, and it is highly recommended to visit the facility to take field measurements, evaluations, etc., and become familiar with existing conditions under which the work will be performed. After the award of contract, a pre-conference will be held prior to starting the work at Coast Guard Station Grand Isle.

Location:

United States Coast Guard Station Grand Isle.

453 Admiral Craik Dr, Grand Isle, LA 70358

I. Continuity of Facilities Operation: Schedule work to minimize interference with the facility’s normal operations. Normal operating hours are from 7:30am to 3:00pm Monday thru Friday except federal holidays. Any work during other hours unless otherwise instructed or permitted shall be scheduled and approved with the Contracting Officers Representative.

II. Notification of Start and Completion of Work: The Contractor shall notify Coast Guard one week prior to start of work.

III. Coast Guard Contracting Officers Representative: The Contractor shall contact the COR to coordinate all construction efforts onboard Coast Guard Facilities.

MKC Shawn T. Bissinger Shawn.T.Bissinger@uscg.mil 504-382-1395

IV: Recycling and Disposal of Refuse: All disposals shall be done in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. All bulk waste, to include old drywall, deteriorated frame wood, screws, etc shall be disposed of in contractor provided dumpsters.

V: Safety: During the execution of this contract, the Contractor shall conform to the rules and regulations as set forth by OSHA Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR Part 1926 - Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. The contractor shall have a written safety plan as required in FAR 5.236-13. The plan shall unequivocally assign responsibility and authority for safety to the superintendent by name. Immediate notification to the Contracting Officer’s Representative of lost time due to accidents is required. Provide two copies of workman’s compensation accident reports by noon of the day following the accident. The Coast Guard reserves the right to bar any workers or supervisors from the premises should they be documented as violating set safety standards and regulations.

VI. Inspection: The Contracting Officer’s Representative has the right to reject defective workmanship or materials or work not performed as per the project specifications. Only the Contracting Officer or his/her representative may accept work performed by the contractor.

VII. Operations and Storage: The contractor is to take whatever steps necessary to ensure that their materials are protected. The Coast Guard has no responsibility for receipt, storage, or protection of contractor’s materials. All equipment, materials and supplies shall be addressed to the contractor. The Coast Guard will not accept shipments. The contractor is responsible for the protection of existing structures, utilities, work and vegetation that may be in and around the work sites. Any damage shall be repaired at the contractor’s expense.

VIII. Contractor Identification: The contractor and subcontractor personnel shall, at all times, wear company identification.

IX. Existing Utilities: The Contractor shall field verify all utility locations before commencing work. This shall include, but not be limited to, the use of visual, sonic, electronic or magnetic detection devices. Contractor shall be responsible for repairing any utilities damaged during demolition at no additional cost to the Government.

X: Regulations while onboard Coast Guard Station Grand Isle:

1. Daily colors and the raising/lowering of the American flag will take place every morning at 0800 and every evening at sunset. All personnel on Base will face the main flagpole & maintain silence and all vehicles & equipment will halt during these brief events.

2. The work site shall be maintained in a clean condition at all times. This includes daily clean-ups of the work and storage areas. The site shall be well lit and well barricaded/cordoned off as appropriate.

3. Absolutely no firearms or weapons of any kind are allowed onboard Station Grand Isle.

4. Only American citizens and permanent resident aliens are allowed onboard Station

Grand Isle Facilities. Absolutely no foreign nationals are permitted on the premises.

5. Notice shall be given to the Coast Guard’s representative 1 week in advance of any planned power, water, and sewage or lighting outages.

6. The contractor shall provide a consolidated list of all contracted personnel including their driver’s license numbers (or other valid gov’t issued ID number) who will be working on Facilities either the day of or prior to the notice to proceed date.

7. Should warnings of gale force or stronger winds, or other inbound natural disasters be issued, the contractor shall take every practicable precaution to minimize the danger to persons, to the work, and the adjacent property. These precautions shall include closing all openings, removing all loose materials, tools and equipment from exposed locations, and removing or securing scaffolding, securing field trailers, and other appropriate equipment and other temporary work.

8. No personnel other than the contracting officer has the authority to alter the terms of any contract or to issue any change orders.

9. All contractor vehicles, equipment and gear onboard Coast Guard properties are subject to search at all times. Additionally at all times due to security and operational needs, the contractors are subject to orders to evacuate the property at any time.

10. Due to the nature of operations & support functions ongoing on-board Station Grand Isle, all efforts within reason to minimize the size and footprint of the contractor’s lay down area shall be taken. The boat ramp, government vehicles, and small boats shall not be obstructed or blocked.

VIII: SCOPE OF WORK: Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the following unless noted below:

A. Base Bid

1. Directed Liquid and Bait Termite Protection with Termidor SC & Sentricon Baiting

System or equivalent.

2. Trench soil against foundations and treat using Termidor SC to provide a

“barrier” around the structures in the event that termites get past the baiting system.

3. Install Sentricon Colony Elimination System around the perimeter of our buildings to act as the first line of defense to protect all structures.

4. Foam the wall voids on each side of any window or door frame that has a moisture content of 20% or greater to prevent swarmer (reproductive) termites from getting into these conducive areas and reproducing causing an infestation that can go unnoticed for years.

5. Drill and treat exterior walls that have access to vulnerable areas.

6. Treat exposed soil under bathtubs (bath traps) using Termidor SC. Treat all other especially vulnerable areas to prevent termites from gaining access to our facility.

7. Identify high moisture areas and treat.

8. Identify and treat areas that give termites direct access to food, moisture, & shelter (all critical for their survival).

9. Provide a 5-year service agreement or equivalent that covers all treatments specified, bait monitoring twice per year, and annual termite inspection of the interior/exterior for a period of 5 years.

10. Required delivery 60 days after award.

11. The contractor shall provide a copy of licenses for exterminators providing service to

COR upon award.

12. Contractors Shall provide Safety Data Sheets to COR for all chemicals being used for treatment/response to facility.

13. Contractors shall provide all chemicals, baits, traps, and tools to complete installation, treatment, and prevention.

14. Contractors shall protect all equipment and merchandise in work locations.

15. All work must be approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.