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Performance Work Statement Eastman Lake and MCSG Herbicide and Rodent Control

23 December 2024

1. General

1.1. Project Description: Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform herbicide spraying, vegetation and rodent control services at Buchanan Dam, H.V. Eastman Lake, Raymond, California, Madera County and Merced County Stream Groups located in Merced and Mariposa Counties, CA.

1.2. Locations: Services shall be performed at Buchanan Dam, H. V. Eastman Lake, Raymond, California, Madera County and Merced County Stream Groups located in Merced and Mariposa Counties, CA.

1.3. Period of Performance: This contract has a Base Year Plus Four Option Years.

1.4. Schedule: All work is to be performed within normal work hours, which are 0800 to 1630, Monday thru Friday, unless coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). It is estimated that each day will be completed in 8 hours but could run as long as 10 hours.

1.4.1. Schedule shall be coordinated closely with the COR (to be provided at the time of contract award). Unless otherwise agreed to by the government, the truck and operators shall arrive on site, and be prepared to perform work on each scheduled day of work.

1.5. Authorities/Technical Direction: The Contractor shall take no direction from any Government employee or any other person other than the Contracting Officer (KO) that is authorized to make changes to the terms and conditions of this contract action, the scope, or any change that impacts the cost, price, or schedule. Changes authorized by the Contracting Officer will be in the form of a written, official, signed modification to the contract action received by the Contractor before the Contractor will act upon those changes. The Contractor shall comply with the Changes clause of this contract when the Contractor believes direction has been given from persons other than the Government Contracting Officer that equate to a change by notifying the Contracting Officer as directed by the clause. Any direction given by any Government employee or any other person outside their authority must be reported to the Contracting Officer. Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) are limited to the authorities stated in the COR appointment letters. If a COR is appointed under this contract, they will be appointed by written letter from the Contracting Officer to the Contractor and COR specific to this contract only.

1.6. Payment: Payment shall be made in arrears at the contract unit price for quantities delivered in accordance with the contract and as described herein. Invoices shall include all necessary information, including any necessary supporting documentation required as part of this Scope of Work. All invoices must reflect the contract number W91238-23-P-XXXX. The Contracting Officer’s Representative shall verify invoices before payment shall be authorized. The final invoice must be marked “FINAL.” Copies of all invoices shall be provided to the following:

Original invoice WITHOUT additional information or supporting documentation shall be mailed to:

USAED, Finance Center

Attn: CEFC-FP

5722 Integrity Dr.

Millington, TN 38054-5005

CEFC-Payments@usace.army.mil

A copy of each invoice WITH all necessary supporting documentation as required by this Performance Work Statement shall be emailed to the following individuals:

Buchanan Dam, H.V. Eastman Lake

Attn: COR P.O. Box 67

Raymond, CA 93653 Email to be provided at time of award.

1.7. Accident Prevention Plan (APP):

1.7.1. The Contractor shall obtain the USACE Project Safety Officer’s approval of the Accident

Prevention Plan BEFORE starting any on-site work.

1.7.2. The Contractor shall use a qualified Safety and Health Manager (SHM) to prepare the written site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) in accordance with the format and requirements of USACE EM 385-1-1. Cover all paragraph and subparagraph elements in Appendix A of USACE EM 385-1-1 "Minimum Basic Outline for Preparation of Accident Prevention Plan.” Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) shall be appended to the

APP.

1.7.3. The Contractor shall develop an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) for projects within the State of California as an appendix to the APP. Where a paragraph or subparagraph element is not applicable to the work to be performed, indicate "Not Applicable" next to the heading. The APP shall be job specific and shall address an unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written. The APP shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program (SHP). Any portions of the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the APP shall be included in the applicable APP element and made site-specific. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for all work site safety and health of the Subcontractors. The Contractor is responsible for informing their Subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract and the penalties for noncompliance, coordinating the work to prevent one craft from interfering with or creating hazardous working conditions for other crafts, and inspecting Subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out. The Contractor, COR, and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) shall sign the APP.

1.7.4. The Contractor shall submit the APP to the USACE Project Safety Officer within 10 days of award. The Government will review the documents within 10 days. The Contractor shall resubmit the documents, with any requested changes, within 5 days of request.

1.7.5. The Contractor’s APP and subsequent activities shall comply with the following referenced documents (most current version, if different than the date referenced), at a minimum: • EM 385-1-1, USACE Safety & Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, EM 385-1-1, 30 November 2014 Edition.

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_3 85-1-1.pdf?ver=2015-04-09-142531-467

• Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards.

mailto:CEFC-Payments@usace.army.mil

• 29 CFR 1926.65/29 CFR1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response.

• USACE, Safety and Occupational Health Document Requirements for Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) Activities, ER 385-1- 92 (1 July 2003).

• NIOSH/OSHA/USCG/EPA, Occupational Safety and Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Activities (October 1985).

• 8 CCR Chapter 4 Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders.

• 8 CCR Sections 3203 & 1509, Injury and Illness Prevention Program.

• OSHA ancillary safety and health regulations governing certain aspects for this contract include:

• Respiratory Protection (29 CFR 1910.134/8 CCR Section 5144)

• Occupational Noise Exposure (29 CFR 1910.95/8 CCR Sections 5095-5100)

• Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200/29 CFR 1926.59/8 CCR Section

5194)

• The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tag-out) (29 CFR 1910.147)

• Proposition 65 (22 CCR Section 12000) Chemicals Know to the State to

Cause Cancer or Reproductive Toxicity

1.8. Antiterrorism and Operational Security:

1.8.1 General Security Requirements and Guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

Requiring Activity (RA) representative or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations.

Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures—this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

1.8.2 Antiterrorism (AT) Level 1 Training: All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army installation, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access shall complete initial and annual refresher AT Level 1 awareness training.

1.8.3 Physical Security and Access Control Requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the

RA.

1.8.4 Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g., iWatch, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personal should revive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program.

This locally developed training provides contract personal with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager., security representative or law enforcement entity.

1.8.5 Pre-screen Candidates Using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements.

Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

2. Scope of Work Vegetation Services:

2.1. The scope of work entails the elimination and control of potential damaging rodents and vegetation to critical infrastructure and public safety. Buchanan Dam does not have the pesticide and herbicide licenses staffing levels, time requirement, or equipment to complete this requirement. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision to annually perform a Fall and Spring herbicide treatment at Buchanan Dam, H.V. Eastman Lake and Merced County Stream Group.

2.1.1 Fall Treatment (Buchanan Dam, H.V. Eastman Lake): Pre-emergent herbicide(s) shall be applied to control vegetation before it emerges. Pre-emergent herbicide(s) shall be applied after Buchanan Dam, H.V. Eastman Lake records .25 inches of rainfall for the season starting in October or November, or as determined at the pre-work conference.

Use of the pre-emergent herbicide Diuron is not permitted. A suitable pre-emergent shall be used in landscaped areas that will not affect the current landscape vegetation.

The manufacturer's instructions shall be followed when mixing solutions for application.

2.1.2 Spring Treatment (Buchanan Dam, H.V. Eastman Lake): A post-emergent herbicide(s) spray shall be applied to control vegetation after the winter rains in April or May, or as determined with the COR. A suitable post-emergent shall be used in landscaped areas that will not affect the current landscape vegetation. The manufacturer's instructions shall be followed when mixing solutions for application.

2.1.3 Fall Treatment (Merced County Stream Group Bear and Burns Dams): Pre-emergent herbicide(s) shall be applied to control vegetation before it emerges. Pre-emergent herbicide(s) shall be applied after Buchanan Dam, H.V. Eastman Lake records .25 inches of rainfall for the season starting in October or November, or as determined at the pre-work conference. Use of the pre-emergent herbicide Diuron is not permitted. A suitable pre-emergent shall be used in landscaped areas that will not affect the current landscape vegetation. The manufacturer's instructions shall be followed when mixing solutions for application.

2.1.4 Spring Treatment (Merced County Stream Group Bear and Burns Dams): A post-emergent herbicide(s) spray shall be applied to control vegetation after the winter rains in April or May, or as determined with the COR. A suitable post-emergent shall be used in landscaped areas that will not affect the current landscape vegetation. The manufacturer's instructions shall be followed when mixing solutions for application.

2.2 Herbicide requirements:

2.2.1 The following guidelines apply for the use of Dye, Signs, and the Use of Water for Mixing during

2.2.2 Dye - An approved colored dye shall be added to the herbicide mix to clearly show where the Contractor has sprayed. The dye must be visible for at least 48 hours after applied treatment.

2.2.3 Signs - The Contractor shall post signs in public use areas before the application of any herbicides. Signs shall inform the public of the type of chemical being used and pertinent emergency information. All signs shall be approved by the COR and/or their designated representative.

2.2.4 Use of Water & Mixing - If the Contractor wishes to use water from the project, it shall be obtained from a designated hose bib in the Bone Yard. The Contractor shall be required to provide a “back flow preventer,” and/or utilize “air gap” and have "over fill protection." The Contractor’s hazard analysis shall cover the mixing of chemicals and what to do if a spill or exposure occurs.

2.2.5 The Contractor shall prevent herbicide treatments from negatively affecting native trees, plant life, and water ways in the treatment areas.

2.3 Spraying Areas

1. Project Headquarters (approximately 2 acres)

2. Road 29 access road, Dam access roads and Dikes, Visitor Center, Storage Yard, and access roads (approximately 4 acres)

3. Chowchilla Recreation Area to include access roads, Oxidation Pond, Water Storage Tank, Monument Ridge, Playground, trails, Group Picnic Shelter, Horseshoe pits and Volleyball court (5 acres)

4. Codorniz Recreation Area to include access roads, Codorniz Campground and Group Camp Sites, Oxidation Pond, Water Storage Tank, Amphitheater, and trails (13 acres)

5. Wildcat Recreation Area to include access roads, campground, Equestrian Group Site, and trails (9 acres)

6. Burns and Bear Dams (6 acres)

Square footage and acreage of areas are approximate and should not be used except for orientation purposes.

2.3.1 Area breakdown

2.3.1.1 Project Headquarters (approximately 2 acres)

1. Spray circulation roads and parking lots, 5-feet on both sides of paved areas. Spot spray landscape areas and around all buildings and paved walkways.

2. Sump pump shall be treated by spraying a 4-foot parameter around platform.

3. Weather Station shall be sprayed inside fenced and outside of fence by a 4-foot parameter.

4. Oxidation Pond (located across the street from Park Headquarters) – spray access road (7-feet from center of gravel road), remove all vegetation and apply treatment inside fenced area. Mechanical tools may be used to remove vegetation from inside of fence. All vegetation will be removed or cut within one inch of ground surface and disposed of. The contractor shall use extreme care when performing contract services in the oxidation pond to not damage the pond liners, which are located close to the surface. An aquatic herbicide shall be used if wet conditions are present in the pond.

2.3.1.2 Road 29 access road, Dam access roads and Dikes, Visitor Center, Storage Yard, and access roads (approximately 4 acres)

1. Road 29 access road – spray road shoulders (5-feet from edge of asphalt) beginning at project entrance and continuing along Road 29 to the Codorniz boat ramp upper parking lot, including the dump station turn out and parking lot islands.

2. Dam access roads - spray road shoulders (5-feet from edge of asphalt) from the downstream bridge to the toe of the dam, including the parking lot on the left side of the downstream access. Spray the access road long the crest of the dam (5-feet from edge of asphalt), including the accelerograph station (4-foot parameter) platform.

Spray surface area of Dikes A-E to sterilize ground.

3. Visitor Center – spray parking lot shoulders and walkways (5-feet from edge of concrete and asphalt), spot spray landscape areas and islands. Spray trail from Visitor Center to Dam (2-feet from center of trail).

4. Storage yard and access roads – spray access roads (7-feet from center of gravel road) beginning at entrance gate and continuing along circulation roads and security fence.

Spray surface inside security fence and around all structures.

2.3.1.3 Chowchilla Recreation Area to include access roads, Oxidation Pond, Water Storage Tank, Monument Ridge, Playground, trails, Group Picnic Shelter, Horseshoe pits and Volleyball court (5 acres)

1. Chowchilla Recreation Area access roads – spray road shoulders (5-feet from edge of asphalt) beginning at the downstream bridge and continuing to Monument Ridge and circulation road, Chowchilla upper boat ramp parking lot and islands, day use area circulations roads and parking lots.

2. Oxidation Pond (located on access road from first parking lot) – spray access road (7-feet from center of gravel road), remove all vegetation and apply treatment inside fenced area. Mechanical tools may be used to remove vegetation from inside of fence.

All vegetation will be removed or cut within one inch of ground surface and disposed

of. The contractor shall use extreme care when performing contract services in the oxidation pond to not damage the pond liners, which are located close to the surface.

An aquatic herbicide shall be used if wet conditions are present in the pond.

3. Water Storage Tank – spray access road and parking lot (7-feet from center of gravel road), spray surface inside fence parameter and a 5-foot parameter on outside of fence

4. Monument Ridge – spray access and circulation roads (5 feet from edge of asphalt) beginning at the entrance and continuing to the parking lot. Spray disc golf tee pad surface and a 3-foot parameter around tee off pad. Spray 4-foot around parameter of disc golf basket mounting pole.

5. Playground – spray surface of playground and 3-foot parameter around the outside of the playground surface.

6. Group Shelter – spray a 5-foot parameter around the group shelter concrete pad and BBQ pad. Spray 3-feet from center of the trail from parking lot to restrooms.

7. Horseshoe pits (2) – spray 3-feet from center of horseshoe pit surfaces and around backboards.

8. Volleyball court – spray entire surface of volleyball court and a 3-foot parameter around the court

9. Trails – spray 3-feet from center of all trails, including trail from Dam to Chowchilla Recreation Area access road, and trail from Chowchilla Recreation Area upper boat parking lot to Monument Ridge.

10. Restrooms – spray the 3-feet from the edge of the restroom walkways and aqua toy area.

2.3.1.4 Codorniz Recreation Area to include access roads, Codorniz Campground and Group Camp Sites, Oxidation Pond, Water Storage Tank, Amphitheater, and trails (13 acres)

1. Codorniz Recreation Area access roads – spray access road shoulders (5-feet from edge of asphalt) beginning at entrance to individual campsites and group sites, and parking lots, including access roads to sump pumps and transformers.

2. Codorniz Campground – spray 64 individual campsites to include tent pads, picnic areas, and around the campfire rings, spray 3-feet from the asphalt edge of each parking pad. Spot spray concrete walkways around four permanent restrooms and spray 3-feet from the edge of the walkway. Spray 3-feet from the edge of each portable restroom pad.

3. Group Camp South, A and North B- Spray parking lots and a 10-foot parameter from the edge of each structure including the shade shelter concrete pad, and BBQ. Spray tent pads within each area.

4. Amphitheatre – spray the entire amphitheater area, to include area under benches and parameter around stage, BBQ pit and storage building. Spray walking trail from parking lot to amphitheater.

5. Playground – spray surface of playground, walkway, and 3-foot parameter around the outside of the playground.

6. Oxidation Pond (located past Group Camp Area South) – spray access road (7-feet from center of gravel road), remove all vegetation and apply treatment inside fenced area. Mechanical tools may be used to remove vegetation from inside of fence. All vegetation will be removed or cut within one inch of ground surface and disposed of.

The contractor shall use extreme care when performing contract services in the oxidation pond to not damage the pond liners, which are located close to the surface.

An aquatic herbicide shall be used if wet conditions are present in the pond.

7. Water Storage Tank – spray access road and parking lot (7-feet from center of gravel road), spray surface inside fence parameter and a 5-foot parameter on outside of fence

8. Horseshoe pits (3) – spray 3-feet from center of horseshoe pit surfaces and around backboards.

9. Volleyball court (2) – spray entire surface of volleyball court and a 3-foot parameter around the court

10. Trails – Spray 4-feet from the center of each trail, including the Lakeview trail, Codorniz trail, North Group B trail to Road 29, South Group trail to access road, North Group B trail to restroom 4 and Lakeview trail parking lot.

2.3.1.5 Wildcat Recreation Area to include access roads, campground, Equestrian Group Site, and trails (9 acres)

1. Wildcat Recreation access roads – spray access road shoulders (5-feet from edge of asphalt) beginning at entrance to Wildcat Campground, including parking lot, turnouts, and individual parking pads.

2. Wildcat Campground – spray 19 individual campsites to include the tent pads, BBQ rings, and picnic areas. Spot spray walkways around the permanent restroom.

3. Equestrian Camp- spray access road and road shoulders (7-feet from center of gravel road), spray entire gravel area and around structures including parking lot, picnic area, and BBQ platform, and corral areas.

4. Trails – spray 3-feet from center of all trails from Wildcat Campground to the Spillway, Road 29 and Codorniz campground.

2.3.1.6 Burns and Bear Dams (6 acres)

1. Burns Dam and Dikes– spray access road (6-feet from center of gravel road) starting at entrance gate and continuing to end of Dam and Dikes.

2. Bear Dam - spray access road (6-feet from center of gravel road) starting at entrance gate and continuing to end of Dam.

3. Scope of Work Ground Squirrels:

3.1. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision to annually perform a Fall and Spring Squirrel treatment at Buchanan Dam, H.V. Eastman Lake and Merced County Stream Group.

3.1.1 Fall Treatment (Buchanan Dam, H.V. Eastman Lake): Service shall consist of a 40-day baiting period, unless target results are not obtained, which may increase the baiting period required to obtain specified target kill rates. The manufacturer's instructions shall be followed when mixing solutions for application. All baiting equipment and contract service areas shall be checked twice (2) a week during treatment periods.

3.1.2 Spring Treatment (Buchanan Dam, H.V. Eastman Lake): Service shall consist of a 40-day baiting period, unless target results are not obtained, which may increase the baiting period required to obtain specified target kill rates. The manufacturer's instructions shall be followed when mixing solutions for application. All baiting equipment and contract service areas shall be checked twice (2) a week during treatment periods.

3.1.3 Fall Treatment Merced County Stream Group Dams: Service shall consist of a 40-day baiting period, unless target results are not obtained, which may increase the baiting period required to obtain specified target kill rates. The manufacturer's instructions shall

3.1.4 Spring Treatment Merced County Stream Group Dams: Service shall consist of a 40-day baiting period, unless target results are not obtained, which may increase the baiting period required to obtain specified target kill rates. The manufacturer's instructions shall

3.2 Pesticide Requirements:

3.2.1 The following guidelines apply for the pesticide service.

3.2.2 Quality Control - The Contractor shall maintain a current map identifying all ground squirrel treatment (bait station) locations. The Contractor shall also document active ground squirrel holes and squirrel sightings during the treatment period. The Contractor shall provide an updated map showing baiting locations and active holes to the COR or their designated representative weekly (every other service). The target for ground squirrel control is a 90% kill rate. Following one complete baiting period by the Contractor, the COR representative shall examine the baited areas and estimate whether a 90% ground squirrel control rate has been achieved. If the desired target rate has not been achieved, the COR shall request treatment of specific areas where the target kill rate was not obtained. Bait boxes may need to be moved, added, or removed by the Contractor. Any dead ground squirrels found above ground shall be buried by the Contractor in a location approved by the COR representative.

3.2.3 Bait - Any spilled bait shall be cleaned up immediately. All baiting equipment, stations and contract service areas shall be checked at least twice (2) a week during treatment periods. Pre-bait shall be used for the first 10 days of treatment and baiting shall be conducted for the remaining treatment period. All bait stations shall always contain rodent bait and shall be serviced at a frequency that prevents the stations from running out of bait, which may lead to bait rejection.

3.2.4 Bait Station Design: Bait stations shall not have an entry hole larger than 4-inches in diameter to prevent rabbits from entering bait chambers. Bait stations shall be approved by COR prior to commencement of work and must comply with all California and Madera County regulations. Bait shall be confined to the bait station. Bait stations shall not be permitted within 200-feet of any playground. Bait stations shall be properly anchored to the ground to prevent movement by pests.

3.2.5 Treatments: Two complete contract services are required every fiscal year, each during the Fall and Spring months. The scheduling of treatments is based on "normal" conditions. Timing may be altered by the COR because of the availability of natural food material, weather conditions, lake level, etc. Exact dates shall be determined by the COR. The Contractor shall commence contract services within 10 working days of a telephone request by the COR or their representative. All bait stations and equipment shall be removed from Government property within 10 days of the end of the treatment period.

3.2.6 Approved Bait: All bait used in the bait stations most meet local, state, and federal laws. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to get any required permits for pesticides used for the contract.

3.2.7 Labeling: Each bait station shall be labeled in accordance with the product SDS for use in public areas.

3.2.8 Bait Stations: All bait stations will meet local, state and federal regulations.

3.3 Treatment Areas

Buchanan Dam, H.V. Eastman Lake

1. Project Headquarters (approximately 10 acres)

2. Codorniz Campground (17 acres)

3. Group Camping Areas (6 acres)

4. Wildcat Campground (8 acres)

5. Equestrian Area (5 acres)

6. Visitor Center (4 acres)

7. Chowchilla Recreation Area (10 acres)

8. Monument Ridge Recreation Area (4 acres)

9. Entrance Fee Station (1 acre)

10. 3 Oxidation Ponds (3 acres)

11. Buchanan Dam and abutments (10 acres)

12. Spillway and dikes (8 acres) and

13. other designated areas and roadways specified by the COR (20 acres)

Merced County Stream Group

14. Mariposa Dam (10 acres – Merced County, CA)

15. Owens Dam (10 acres – Merced County, CA)

16. Burns Dam (10 acres – Merced County, CA)

17. Bear Dam (10 acres – Mariposa County, CA)

Square footage and acreage of areas are approximate and should not be used except for orientation purposes.

4. Scope of Work Ground Pocket Gopher:

4.1. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision to annually perform a Fall and Spring Pocket Gopher treatment at Buchanan Dam, H.V. Eastman Lake and Merced County Stream Group.

4.1.1 Fall Treatment (Buchanan Dam, H.V. Eastman Lake): Pocket gopher services shall consist of two 40-day baiting periods, one during the Fall, one in the Spring, unless target results are not obtained, which may increase the baiting period required to obtain specified target kill rates. All baiting equipment and contract service areas shall be checked twice (2) a week during treatment periods.

4.1.2 Spring Treatment (Buchanan Dam, H.V. Eastman Lake): Pocket gopher services shall consist of two 40-day baiting periods, one during the Fall, one in the Spring, unless target results are not obtained, which may increase the baiting period required to obtain specified target kill rates. All baiting equipment and contract service areas shall be checked twice (2) a week during treatment periods.

4.2 Pesticide Requirements:

4.2.1 The following guidelines apply for the pesticide service.

4.2.2 Quality Control - The Contractor shall maintain a current map identifying all ground squirrel treatment (bait station) locations. The Contractor shall also document active ground squirrel holes and squirrel sightings during the treatment period. The Contractor shall provide an updated map showing baiting locations and active holes to the COR or their designated representative weekly (every other service). The target for pocket gopher control is a 90% kill rate. Following one complete baiting period by the Contractor, the COR representative shall examine the baited areas and estimate whether a 90% pocket gopher control rate has been achieved. If the desired target rate has not been achieved, the COR shall request treatment of specific areas where the target kill rate was not obtained. Bait boxes may need to be moved, added, or removed by the Contractor. Any dead pocket gophers found above ground shall be buried by the Contractor in a location approved by the COR representative.

4.2.3 Baiting - Any spilled bait shall be cleaned up immediately. The use of a bait probe to deposit poisoned bait in the burrow system of all active holes and mounds is an authorized form of treatment, unless a more effective treatment method is recommended by the Contractor and approved by the COR. All bait probed holes in gopher "runs" shall be covered to prevent light from entering the burrow system. The Contractor shall document the number of bait “sets” and active gopher mounds for each scheduled service day to track rodent baiting effectiveness.

4.2.4 Treatments: Exact dates shall be determined by the COR based on the extent of gopher activity. The Contractor shall commence contract services within 10 working days of a telephone request by the COR or his/her representative. Scheduling of treatments is based on "normal" conditions. Timing may be altered by the COR because of the availability of natural food material, weather conditions, lake level, etc.

4.2.5 Approved Bait: All bait used in the bait stations most meet local, state, and federal laws. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to get any required permits for pesticides used for the contract.

4.2.6 Labeling: Each bait station shall be labeled in accordance with the product SDS for use in public areas.

4.2.7 Bait Stations: All bait stations will meet local, state and federal regulations.

4.3 Treatment Areas

1. Project Headquarters (approximately 10 acres)

2. Codorniz Campground (17 acres)

3. Group Camping Areas (6 acres)

4. Wildcat Campground (8 acres)

5. Equestrian Area (5 acres)

6. Visitor Center (4 acres)

7. Chowchilla Recreation Area (10 acres)

8. Monument Ridge Recreation Area (4 acres)

9. other designated areas and roadways specified by the COR (5 acres)

Square footage and acreage of areas are approximate and should not be used except for orientation purposes.

5. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY

All damage to Government facilities and/or environmental features as well as to private property and equipment by the contractor or his/her agents will be reported to the COR within 24 hours. All damaged facilities shall be returned to the original condition as directed by the COR. The expense of this will be the liability of the contractor. Damage caused by the contractor to plants/trees will be charged to him/her. A charge schedule for various plants/trees is included in the appendix A.

6. EQUIPMENT

6.1 All equipment and vehicles shall comply with the applicable safety regulations as set forth in the EM 385-1-1. By request, this regulation is available for contractor review.

The Government reserves the right to shut down at any time the use of unsatisfactory equipment and to require that all such equipment be replaced with satisfactory equipment to ensure the satisfactory progress of the work can continue. The decision of the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative as to the serviceability of the equipment shall be final.

6.2 An equipment safety check will be conducted prior to the initiation of work on the contract.

7. QUALITY CONTROL/QUALITY ASSURANCE

7.1 Contractor Quality Control: The Contractor shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate quality control system to satisfactorily inspect and ensure that all work performed by the Contractor and/or Contractor personnel is in full compliance with this contract.

7.2. Government Quality Assurance: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) personnel will inspect the services rendered by the Contractor.

7.3 Inspections: The government shall monitor the Contractor’s performance through scheduled and unscheduled inspections of the project site, assessing the quality of work and the Contractor’s progress toward satisfactory completion of the project.

Performance Requirement Summary Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL)

Means of Measurement

Remedy

All work performed by the

Contractor shall comply with the Performance Work Statement. (Except section

2, 3, and 4)

100% Completion of all tasks in accordance with the project schedule

100% Surveillance

Remedy: The Contractor shall develop a plan for completion of all tasks.

Remedy: The Contractor shall have an opportunity to reperform services within 24 hours of notification by the COR until cleaning is satisfactory. No more than 2 discrepancies per month.

All work performed In Section 2 by the Contractor shall comply with the Performance Work Statement.

95% Completion of all tasks in accordance with the project schedule

100% Surveillance

All work performed In Section 3 by the Contractor shall comply with the Performance Work Statement.

95% Completion of all tasks in accordance with the project schedule

100% Surveillance

All work performed In Section 4 by the Contractor shall comply with the Performance Work Statement.

95% Completion of all tasks in accordance with the project schedule

100% Surveillance Remedy: The Contractor shall have an opportunity to reperform services within 24 hours of notification by the COR until cleaning is satisfactory. No more than 2 discrepancies per month.

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