Amendment W912EP20R0010001 Pest Control.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

This amendment is issued to add the correct Performance Requirements Summary under ExhibitT 7.1 A of the PWS.

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X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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CODE

USA ENGINEER DISTRICT, JACKSONVILLE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

701 SAN MARCO BLVD

JACKSONVILLE FL 32207-8175

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W912EP20R0010

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Part 1

General Information Pesticide Treatment (Revised 2/5/2020)

1. GENERAL: This is for a firm fix price contract for the acquisition of a service contract. The Contractor shall provide pesticide application services to control undesirable animals and insects at a variety of Government facilities two tug boat vessels located within the South Florida Operations Office geographical area of responsibility.

Pesticide applications will be required at office buildings, recreation area restrooms, maintenance compound buildings, to include treatment for fire ants and mounds on lawns and public access areas.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: Within thirty (30) days of notice to proceed, the Contractor shall provide a pest control plan to the COR for approval to include, chemicals to be used, application rates, disposal procedures for unused chemical containers, record keeping procedure, material safety data sheets, applicator licensing procedures, and user/public safety precautions. Apply appropriate pesticides at all South Florida Operations Office locations (including all Locks and Recreation Areas ect.), generally on a monthly basis, to control ants, roaches, spiders, wasps, ticks, rodents, bees, termites, or any other pest identified as causing a problem or nuisance. More than one application may be required to maintain effective control.

1.2 Background: The intent is to procure for the Government, a Contractor for efficient and proper maintenance and control of undesirable animals and insects at a variety of Government facilities located within the South Florida Operations Office geographical area of responsibility, to include, but not limited to, ants, roaches, spiders, wasps, ticks, bees, rodents, termites, or any other pest identified as causing a problem or nuisance.

1.3 Objectives: To obtain a Contractor whose responsibility will includes, but shall not be limited to, all planning, programming, administration, quality control and management functions necessary to ensure that all services are performed in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, codes, and/or COR directives. The contractor shall assure that all work is performed in an efficient manner, meets or exceeds established quality standards, current industry standards, and tolerances specified or included in referenced documents and/or applicable publications.

1.4 Scope: The Contractor shall provide pesticide application services to control undesirable animals and insects at a variety of Government facilities located interior and exterior within the South Florida Operations Office geographical area of responsibility. Contractor will also be responsible for pesticide treatment and rodent control for two tug boat vessels. Treatment for tug boat vessels will vary on month to month basis depending on location of vessels, which will be scheduled by the COR. Contractor shall be responsible for providing bait to existing rodent bait stations, replacements of, and/or furnish more stations if needed. Pesticide applications will be required at office buildings, recreation area restrooms, and maintenance compound buildings, or as directed by the COR. Within thirty (30) days of award, the contractor shall provide a pest control plan to the COR for approval to include, chemicals to be used, application rates, disposal procedures for unused chemical containers, record keeping procedure, material safety data sheets, applicator licensing procedures, and user/public safety precautions. Apply appropriate pesticides at all South Florida Operations Office locations (including all Locks and Recreation Areas ect.), on a monthly basis, to control ants, roaches, spiders, wasps, ticks, bees, termites, or any other pest identified as causing a problem or nuisance. Pest control applications applied more than once per month will be at “no cost to the Government” if effective control was not achieved on first application. See “Appendix A” for Building and square footages.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for ONE (1) Base year plus four (4) option years of 12 months each as follows:

Base Year – Fiscal Year (FY)-March 1, 2020 thru 28 Feb 2021 Option Year 1 – Fiscal Year (FY) - March 1, 2021 thru Feb 28, 2022 Option Year 2 – Fiscal Year (FY)-March 1, 2022 thru Feb 28, 2023 Option Year 3 – Fiscal Year (FY)-March 1, 2023 thru 29 Feb 2024 Option Year 4 – Fiscal Year (FY)-March 1, 2024 thru 28 Feb 2025

1.6. Legal Public Holidays: Except as otherwise specified, routine work shall not be schedule on legal public holidays (5USC6103a). When a service is required and the schedule for that day falls on a legal public holiday, the work shall be accomplished on the day following or preceding the legal public holiday. The following legal public holiday are observed:

• New Year’s Day – January 1st (see note)

• Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday – observed on the 3rd Monday in January

• President’s Day – observed on the 3rd Monday in February

• Memorial Day – observed on the last Monday in May

• Independence Day – July 4th (see note)

• Labor Day – observed on the 1st Monday in September

• Columbus Day – observed on the 2nd Monday in October

• Veteran’s Day – November 11th (see note)

• Thanksgiving Day – 4th Thursday in November

• Christmas Day – December 25th (see note)

Note: When holidays occur on a Saturday, Federal Employees are normally given the previous Friday off from work. When holidays occur on a Sunday, Federal Employees are normally given the following Monday off from work.

1.7. Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 07:00am to 04:00pm Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the Contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. Deviations to this schedule will be coordinated 48 hours in advance between the Contractor and the COR.

The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.8. Place of Performance: The South Florida Operations Office geographical area of responsibility, which includes, central and southern Florida, from Cape Canaveral in the north to the Florida Everglades in the south, and from the Atlantic coast in the east to the Gulf of Mexico in the west.

Locations of facilities see “Appendix B”.

1.9. Type of Contract: The Government will award a Firm Fix Price contract set aside small business.

1.10. Identification of Contractor Employees: Within ten days of award, the Contractor shall provide his employees uniforms, which must be worn while performing maintenance or other work associated with this contract. Uniforms shall have the company logo either on the breast pocket or left shoulder. All vehicles and equipment shall also be identified with company name or logo. The Contractor shall submit his/her proposed uniform plan and vehicle identification type to the COR for approval, prior to implementation.

1.11. Safety and Security Requirements: The Contractor shall comply with all current provisions of the Occupational Safety Health Act (OSHA) in addition to the standards of the Corps of Engineers Safety Manual, EM385-1-1, “Safety and Health Requirements Manual” latest edition, to include but not limited to: the use of proper PPE to include eye protection, skin protection, gloves, shoes/boots, and respirator as required, in addition to all applicable local security and safety requirements of the South Florida Operations Office (i.e. first aid kits and fire extinguishers in/on all vehicles and equipment). Furthermore shall adopt the CE-SOHMS (Corps of Engineers Safety and Occupational Health Management System). A Methodology to fully integrate Safety and Occupational Health into all USACE business practices. And providing a systematic approach to identify hazards and control risks while maintaining assurance that these risk controls are effective and ultimately support the organization’s mission.

1.12. PHYSICAL Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for the Contractor use. At the close of work period, Government Facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

1.12.1. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. "All, contractor and associated subcontractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes."

1.12.2. iWATCH and/or CorpsWatch Training. "The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH, Corps Watch, or See Something, Say Something program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after contract award.

1.12.3. Escort Requirements. Contract employees will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas. The contractor will coordinate with the COR and/or the facility security office for access when required. All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

1.12.4. Contractor Company to obtain a Facility Clearance and individual clearances at the appropriate level.

"The Prime Contractor Company must have (or will have) a Facility Clearance (FCL) at the appropriate level (IAW the NISPOM DOD 5220.22-M and AR 380-49) prior to the start of the contract awarded period of performance.

Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have the required security clearance, per AR 380-67, at the appropriate level at the start of the period of performance. Security Clearances and FCL requirements are required to be maintained for the life of the contract IAW the DD254 attached to the contract. If no FCL, the supporting Government Contracting Activity will sponsor the prime contract company in obtaining the FCL.

1.12.5. Prescreen candidates using E-Verify Program. "The Contractor must prescreen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements.

The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 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, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

1.12.6. Background Investigations. All Contractors and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with the following requirements for background investigations and local police record checks.

a. Contractors will conduct local police records checks on all contractor/subcontractor employees who will perform services at any USACE-Jacksonville District facility, activity or property for a period that is less than 180 days. Background checks will be conducted prior to beginning work at a USACE-Jacksonville District facility, activity or property. Contractor will provide results of the police record checks to the government COR prior to the employee’s arrival at the project/work site. The District Security Officer will determine eligibility for access to government facilities in all cases where a police record check reflects any criminal arrest or conviction.

b. Contractors will comply with the background investigation requirements noted in paragraph c or d below for all contractor/subcontractor employees who will perform ANY of the following actions:

1) Perform services that require unescorted access to any USACE-Jacksonville District facility, activity or property.

2) Perform services that require daily access to any USACE-Jacksonville District facility, activity or property for periods that will exceed 180 days.

3) Perform services that involve handling or accounting of funds.

4) Perform services that involve interaction with children.

5) Perform services that require access to USACE computers and/or network.

c. Contractors requiring a security clearance or related background investigation (ANACI or higher) will process those background investigations through their Facility Security Office (FSO) and the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO) in accordance with DoD 5220.22-M (National Industrial Security Program) and their company’s guidance on obtaining the minimum required investigations. The verification process will be followed, in order, as stated below:

1) Contractor FSO will provide the government’s security office and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) with verification of security clearance or the required investigation is initiated or completed, as confirmed on the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) by the government security office.

2) The COR will coordinate with their servicing Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS) Trusted Agent (TA) to complete the application process for DEERS eligibility on contractors. The COR will prepare and process, according to local policy, the ServiceTrak for requesting network access.

3) The TA will coordinate with the contractor employee to finalize TASS application process to update DEERS eligibility for issuance of a Common Access Card (CAC).

4) The contractor employee will proceed to the nearest CAC issuing station with two photo IDs to obtain their CAC. For CAC issuance at the USACE-Jacksonville District Headquarters, the COR or designated representative will facilitate the issuance of a CAC by scheduling an appointment and escort new employee, no sooner than 3-5 days after the investigation and TASS processes have been completed. Appointments are made between 8am and 12pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays using the scheduler spreadsheet on the Jacksonville Intranet (same day appointments are not accepted). Acceptable forms of ID are: Driver’s License, Social Security Card, Military ID, birth certificate or passport.

d. Contractors who do not require a security clearance, and who do not have a Facility Security Office (FSO) or a Cage Code with Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO) will adhere to the following in order to obtain appropriate background investigation required for access to USACE-Jacksonville District facilities, activities, properties or computer network systems.

1) No sooner than 2 weeks prior to and not later than the 3rd day after the start date, the following will be accomplished by the designated government’s Contracting Officer Representative (COR):

2) A sponsored Army Knowledge Online (AKO) account will be established by the COR at the earliest possible time. This account is pertinent for processing of new employees and will be used with other government systems.

3) The COR will notify the Security Office of a contract hire and will ensure a minimum National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation (BI) has been completed or is requested by providing the following information:

(a) FULL NAME

(b) SSN

(c) DATE OF BIRTH and PLACE OF BIRTH

(d) 2 EMAIL ADDRESSES

(e) 2 PHONE #s (home, work or cell)

(f) SPONSOR/COR Name, Title, Phone and Email

(g) RESUME

(h) OF 306 (provided by government)

(i) Fingerprints (Two copies of SF258 provided by COR

(j) Once the PSIP request is submitted, the new contract employee will communicate with the Army’s Center of Excellence (COE) to complete this process and will have 5 days (no exception) to complete the Electronic Questionnaire (e-QIP) and submit fingerprints.

4) Once the background investigation status has been verified, the COR or designated representative will complete the process for establishing network access for the new employee by submitting the ServiceTrak request, with Security Office Authentication, to ACE-IT for processing. Once the ServiceTrak request is processed by ACE-IT the employee will need to complete approximately a half-day of training within the first 30 days of employment.

Training is available daily and need not be scheduled with ACE-IT in advance.

5) Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS). Once the initiated investigation is verified, the COR will contact their assigned Trusted Agent (TA) to initiate an account in the Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS) to establish DEERS/RAPIDS eligibility. When the TASS process is complete, by the TA and employee, eligibility will be updated for authorization to issue the Common Access Card (CAC). The CAC will not be issued until the NACI application is completed and submitted to OPM. The contractor shall ensure compliance with the provisions set forth above. The Government reserves the right to amend or supplement these provisions pursuant to the Changes clause in the contract.

6) Upon approval of the application, the incoming individual shall receive an e-mail sent to the address in sub-paragraph (1) that the CAC application was approved and to proceed to the nearest CAC Issuing Station with two photo IDs to obtain their CAC. For CAC issuance at the USACE-Jacksonville District Headquarters, the COR or designated representative will facilitate the issuance of a CAC by scheduling an appointment and escort new employee, no sooner than 3-5 days after the investigation and TASS processes have been completed. Appointments are made between 8am and 12pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays using the scheduler spreadsheet on the Jacksonville Intranet (same day appointments are not accepted). Acceptable forms of ID are: Driver’s License, Social Security Card, Military ID, birth certificate or passport.

7) Revalidation Requirements. The TA is required to revalidate all contractor personnel, in the Trusted Associate Sponsorship System, every 6 months. In the event revalidation is denied, the CAC credentials shall be revoked and the Card will not be useable to login.

8) Out-processing Requirements. When a contractor employee’s performance under this contract ceases, the COR or designated representative shall:

(a) Notify the Security Office of the termination of employment and provide the retrieved CAC to the appropriate Issuing Station.

(b) Provide written notice to the TA to remove the employee from the TASS

(c) Prepare and process the ServiceTrak request for deleting/removing employee from the District’s active directory.

1.13. Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure any keys that may be issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys to the Contracting Officer Representative.

1.14 Removal of Contractor’s Employees: The COR may direct the immediate removal of any Contractor employee who endangers persons or property or whose physical condition is such that it would impair the employee’s ability to perform his work. The COR may direct the immediate removal of person(s), who in the COR’s opinion, are objectionable, incompetent, and not qualified to perform assigned work and/or, does not meet the above referenced qualifications requirements, as demonstrated by individual’s quality of work and demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. The Contractor shall take immediate action to replace any dismissed employee. Personnel changes, regardless of cause, shall not reduce the Contractor’s obligation to perform all work required under this contract.

1.15. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas.

1.16. Interruptions to System: All work that would necessitate an interruption to the use of project facilities or system or otherwise disrupt building occupants and/or the visiting public shall be fully coordinated with advance approval obtained from the COR, prior to the commencement of the work.

1.17. Special Qualifications: All pest control and applications shall be in accordance with all applicable Engineer Regulations and requirements. Licenses shall be acquired in accordance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Florida Department Agriculture Consumer Services (FDACS) for the appropriate category in which chemicals and pesticides are being applied. The Contractor shall submit NLT 30 days after award of the contract, a Pesticide Application Plan detailing chemicals to be used, application rates for each, user and public safety measures, applicator licensing, if applicable, procedures, Material Safety Data Sheets. No pesticides shall be applied prior to approval of this plan.

1.18. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer Representative will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.19. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract:

perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.20. Key Personnel: The Contractor shall designate a full-time primary Site Manager and an alternate Site Manager who shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to daily operations and shall be available 07:00am to 04:00pm Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons. The Site Manager or alternate shall be available to meet in person with Government personnel upon request during the specified hours of operation and within two hours outside of normal hours of operation. The Contractor shall provide the names and telephone numbers (to include cell phone and pager, as applicable) of the primary and alternate Site Managers in writing within 7 days after award. In the event of the replacement of the Site and/or alternate Site Manager, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in writing, of such replacement and provide the name(s) and telephone number(s) at least 7 working days prior to a planned replacement, and within one working day after an unplanned replacement. The Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officers Representative (COR) designated representative must approve replacement personnel for Site Manager and Alternate Site Manager.

1.21. Contractor Personnel Training: The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel assigned to work on this contract have had the appropriate training to perform work indicated in this PWS. The Contractor shall also provide employee training or certify that training has been conducted and a copy of the training certificates provide to the COR The Contractor shall provide a personnel folder to the Contracting Officer Representative for each employee outlining the following:

a. Name of employee.

b. Date and type of training received.

c. Who administered the training?

d. Results of the training.

1.22. Contractor Travel: N/A (included in price)

1.23. Other Direct Costs: N/A (included in price)

1.24. Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract.

1.25 Emergency Services: The Contractor shall furnish and keep current emergency points of contract for the purpose of applying pesticides to handle emergency situations on a case by case basis, to be determined by the COR.

Emergency situations will include but, are not limited to the application of ant bait to picnic areas, pavilions, public access areas, play grounds etc., that are utilized by the public. The contractor shall provide the COR with telephone numbers of each personnel who is on-call, for each applicable period. The contractor shall ensure contact can be made with personnel either by telephone or radio, within one (1) hour. When notified, the contractor shall have such personnel and materials as may be required to effect necessary services present, at work site, within two (2) hours of receipt of the notification.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS: Definitions of special terms and phrases used herein are as follows:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor having a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-physical things such as meeting minutes.

2.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.12. WORK WEEK. Is defined as Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

Definitions

2.1.19. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS): A statement of work describing products or services to be furnished.

2.1.22. QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA). The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.23. QUALITY Control Surveillance Plan (QCSP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.24. QUALITY CONTROL (QC). All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.25. STANDARDS: An acknowledged measure of comparison

2.1.26. STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE: An acceptable, Government-approved level of performance.

2.1.27. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.28. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.29. WORK WEEK: Is defined as Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial Off the Shelf DA Department of the Army DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement

QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program TE Technical Exhibit

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services N/A: The Government will not provide services.

3.2 Facilities N/A: The Government will not provide facilities.

3.3 Utilities: Any water or electric that may be needed at various sites may be used by the contractor; however some remote sites may not have water and electric.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, labor and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2 Materials: The Contractor shall provide materials including but not limited to pesticide chemicals, rodent bait, traps, and reports to perform the pest control at facilities listed in this PWS in 1.6.9 Place of Performance.

4.3 Equipment: The Contractor shall provide his own utility truck necessary for transportation of any and all tools and materials that may be needed to perform this contract. And provide all required PPE to employees.

4.4. Annual Work Plan: Upon contract award, a pre-award orientation will be scheduled by the Government. The Contractor shall submit at the pre-work orientation or as otherwise required and appropriate in the specifications the following plans, programs, and certificates. Subsequent Annual Work plan shall be submitted to the COR for approval NLT 1 March of each year.

a. Certificate of Insurance (FAR Clause 52.228-3)

b. Contractor Quality Control Plan

c. List of Emergency Phone Numbers

d. Accident Prevention Plan

e. Preventative Maintenance Plan

f. Mobilization and Start Up-Plan

g. Certificates of licensure of personnel

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1. Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide services for pest control at South Florida Operation facilities identified in 1.6.9 Place of Performance. The Contractor shall furnish all management and administrative services necessary to perform the work such as supply, procurement, quality control, contractor financial control, and maintenance of accurate and complete records and files.

GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall meet the Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements and performance standards after the end of the approved Phase-In Period and for the remainder of the performance periods. The Contractor shall provide all supervision and labor necessary to perform requirements within this PWS. The performance standards specified in this PWS shall take precedence over any other agency directive. During the performance periods, the Contractor is encouraged to identify potential process improvements designed to enhance service quality, costs, and response times. All work under this PWS shall be performed state and federal guidelines or as directed in the PWS.

5.2 Pest Control Services: The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and supervision to perform the pest control task of facilities in this PWS. The Contractor shall follow all Florida Department of Agriculture Consumer Services (FDACS) regulations and requirements. The Contractor shall provide the COR with a pesticide report no later than 7 days after completion of the pest control treatment. All personnel performing pest control treatment shall have the proper active licensure(s) through the state of Florida at all times during the contractual period(s).

5.2.1. The Contractor shall provide Integrated Pest Management (IPM) services to prevent and control a wide variety arthropod and vertebrate pests to include but, not limited to cockroaches, ants, bees, rodents, mosquito larvae etc. for the South Florida Operations Area of Responsibility. The Contractor will establish an environmentally sound and effective integrated pest management program to prevent general pest and disease from adversely affecting the South Florida Operations area of responsibility. This at a minimum should include:

• Thoroughly inspecting all areas suspected of pest infestation(s) and surrounding areas/facilities as necessary.

• Communicating constantly with the government COR regarding planned actions and recommendations.

• Recommending structural and procedural modifications to reduce food, water, harborage and access used by pest.

• Using appropriate non-chemical technologies to control pests, where possible.

• Using pesticide products, formulations and application methods that prevent the lowest potential hazard to human health, non-target animals and the environment.

• Recording and reporting all integrated pest management operations including surveillance, inspections, non-chemical and chemical control.

Federal Agencies are mandated by Public law (Section 136r-1 of title 7, United States Code) to use Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The Contractor shall use best management practices and recognized industry standards for the managing of pests.

5.2.2. The Contractor shall provide pesticide services to all buildings and grounds within the South Florida Operations Areas of responsibility to include, but not limited to Recreation/Campgrounds areas (Appendix C estimated acreages), work/office spaces, structures/control buildings, to include public facilities located with in the Recreation/Campground areas and Visitor Centers (Appendix A building number/square foot). The Contractor shall, prior to allying any pesticide, check in with Government personnel on duty for any special needs that should arise.

5.2.3. The Contractor shall submit to the COR, within 7 days of award, a pesticide use proposal. The pesticide use proposal will document the exact pesticides proposed to be used on the South Florida Operations Area of Responsibility the following year. The pesticides must be approved by the COR prior to being used.

5.2.4. The Contractor shall understand the integrated pest management principles and practices and be capable of implementing them. The Contractor shall have the background and experience to be capable of identifying pests and knowledgeable about pest life cycles, habits and the conditions that effect pest populations. Additionally, all Contractors employed who will apply or supervise the application of the pesticides under this contract shall possess commercial certification by the State of Florida.

5.2.5. The Contractor shall procure, handle, store and apply pesticides in strict accordance with the EPA registered pesticide label.

5.7. The Contractor shall not store pesticides on Government property. All pesticides shall be stored off property or inside of the Contractor’s vehicle.

5.2.6. The Contractor shall not mix pesticides on Government property. All pesticides must be mixed prior to the arrival at the South Florida Operations area of responsibility.

5.2.7. All pesticides, rinse water and containers shall be disposed of in accordance with label directions. The Contractor shall dispose of any pesticides, pesticide containers, pesticide residue, pesticide rinse water or any pesticide contaminated article at an authorized disposal area off of Government property.

5.2.8. The Contractor shall immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the COR and shall be financially responsible for the clean-up of any spills. The Contractor shall have on-hand spill containment equipment and materials necessary to contain spills of pesticides and other pest control materials and supplies.

5.2.9. The Contractor shall maintain a binder containing labels and MSDSs (Material Safety Data Sheets) for all pesticides and have it readily available for the COR’s inspection at all times.

5.2.10. The Contractor shall request approval for all pesticides prior to use from the COR. The Contractor shall ensure that all pesticides proposed for use on the South Florida Operations area of responsibility are EPA registered.

During the term of the contract, the Contractor shall submit an out of cycle pesticide use request for additional pesticides to the COR for approval. The Contractor shall not deviate from the pesticide use proposal-listed pesticides without prior approval from the COR.

5.2.11. The Contractor shall not apply liquid or aerosol pesticides in occupied spaces, to include public facilities with in the Recreation/Campground areas, when people are present. Dust pesticide formulations shall not be applied in occupied spaces if the dust can be carried by air currents to people. Gel baits, cockroach, rodent and ant bait stations or other pesticide formulations that do not volatize or carry on air currents may be applied in occupied spaces.

Note:

• As a general rule, liquid, aerosol or dust formulations shall be applied only as crack and crevice treatments.

• Applications of pesticide liquid, aerosol or dust to exposed surfaces and pesticide space sprays (including fogs, mists and ultra-low volume applications), shall be restricted to unique situations where no alternative measures are practical.

5.2.12. When the Contractor notices a condition that is promoting or is conductive to pest infestations they shall submit a report describing there finding and there recommendations to correct these conditions. The Contractor shall report these deficiencies to the COR within one business day after citing the conditions

5.2.13. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to submit a work schedule to the COR. The Contractor shall be responsible for communicating with the COR for every service requested. The purpose of this communication is to coordinate the date and time of the service, permit access to work sites and relay specific instructions for the site preparation or entry.

5.2.14. The Contractor shall return to their original position any household or facility furnishings, equipment and other materials or items that are moved by the Contractor during the performance of services. The Contractor shall be responsible for the repairs, replacement or other compensation to the Government or any private individual for property damage to include but not limited to furniture, equipment, cultivated plants and grasses as a result of the performance of pest control activities.

5.2.15. The Contractor shall be responsible for applying all pesticides to ensure that unwanted pests are maintained and controlled. Applications of pesticides requiring more than one application, where as the first applications were not effective, will be at no cost to the Government.

5.3. Quality Controls: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor shall establish a quality control program to assure the requirements of COE are provided as specified. An inspection system covering specific areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis and the individual’s title that will perform the inspection shall be furnished to COE. Two copies of the QCP shall be submitted and approved to the Contractor Officer Representative (COR) or designated representative 7 days after the Notice of award. Contractor changes to the Quality Control Plan shall be submitted to the COR for approval, prior to implementation. The Quality Control Plan shall include:

5.4. Inspection System: An inspection system which will cover all services listed in the PWS. It must specify the areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, how often scheduled inspections will be accomplished, and the title of the individual(s) who will do the inspection.

5.5. Methods: The methods that will be used for identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unsatisfactory.

5.6. Historical Documentation: A file shall be maintained of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and the corrective action taken. The documentation shall be provided to the government by the 5th of each month during the term of the contract.

5.7. Quality Assurance: Government Quality Assurance personnel will assure that contractor Quality Control is complete, but the presence or absence of Government Quality Assurance personnel shall not relieve the contractor of his/her responsibility for the proper execution of all work in accordance with the contract requirements.

5.8. Job Order Accounting System: The Contractor shall submit monthly invoices to the COR no later than the 5th of the following month. Accrual for each month shall be provide to the COR by the 15th of each month. (Accrual is and estimate of that months invoice submitted on the company’s letter heading market accrual)

5.9. Quality Assurance: The Government will monitor the Contractor’s performance under this contract by the use of Government personnel.

5.10. Performance Evaluation Meetings: The Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at least weekly during the first 30 calendar days after the contract start date to discuss the Contractor’s performance. Thereafter, the Contracting Officer will schedule meetings as determine necessary, but not less than once during each quarter. The Contractor shall annotate any area of non-concurrence and submit a written explanation of non-concurrences to the Contracting Officer not later than 5 workdays after receipt of the report

5.11. Management Plan: The Contractor shall provide a Management Plan showing the organization and staffing by skills to accomplish the required services.

5.12. Accident Prevention: In order to provide safety controls for protection of life and health of employees and other persons; for prevention of damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment; and for avoidance of work interruptions in the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the Corps of Engineers Manual, EM 385-1-1, (current version), entitled “Safety…