Solicitation_Ft._McCoy_Pest_Control_Services.pdf

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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 12 Months

Pest Control (Base Period)

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STATEMENT OF WORK

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

PEST MANAGEMENT SERVICES

AT FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN

PART 1

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Integrated Pest Management (IPM) services at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform IPM services as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), section 5 except for those items specified as government furnished property and services if the contractor chooses to use them. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The Contractor shall incorporate IPM techniques into all pest control operations, in accordance with the Fort McCoy Integrated Pest Management Plan (Fort McCoy Regulation 200-3). IPM is a process for achieving long-term, environmentally sound pest suppression through the combined use of a wide variety of physical, mechanical, biological, cultural, and chemical practices. A central premise of IPM is that pest control treatment is performed only when pest presence is confirmed and preventative treatment is generally not conducted.

When effective, the contractor should use non-chemical methods to eliminate, reduce, exclude, or repel pests prior to implementing chemical control. When chemical control methods are deemed necessary, the contractor shall select and use the least toxic and least persistent, target-specific pesticide(s) and herbicides, applied at the lowest concentration that will effectively control the target pest.

1.3 Objectives: The objectives of this contract are to provide sufficient guidance to operate and maintain an effective management program for pests and to ensure effective, economical, and environmentally acceptable management while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

1.4 Scope: Indoor and Outdoor Pest Management services through the IPM process emphasizes the use of nonchemical strategies, however chemical control may be an option used in conjunction with other methods. The Contractor shall accomplish IPM measures to control / manage pests to include, but not limited to structural pests, disease vectors, stored food pests, household nuisance pests, vertebrate pests, and vegetation to ensure a safe living, working, recreational, and training environment in support of the military mission.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Period of 12 months and four (4) 12 month option periods. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Period Date of Award plus 12 months Option Year 1 End of base period plus 12 months Option Year 2 End of Option I plus 12 months Option Year 3 End of Option II plus 12 months Option Year 4 Enf of Option III plus 12 months

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Federal Observed Holidays: The Contractor is not required to work on federal holidays.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.6.2 Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0730 and 1600 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. The Contractor must, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce on base for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. Weekend work may be required for emergency calls (as coordinated with the GPOC) and to meet service requirements.

1.6.3 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin.

1.6.4 Quality Control Program (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The QCP must be forwarded to and accepted by the

Contracting Officer (KO). The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of deficiencies. The Contractor’s QCP is the means by which the Contractor assures that the work complies with the requirement of the contract. The QCP shall be delivered within 30 days after contract award.

Three copies of a comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted to the KO, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and Government Point of Contact (GPOC) within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter. The Contractor will incorporate any comments on the QCP from the KO and resubmit the QCP. After acceptance of the QCP the Contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to the QCP.

1.6.5 Quality Assurance: The contractor shall comply with the government’s quality assurance program as defined in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable quality level(s) (AQL). Government surveillance of contractor performance is not limited to the Performance Objectives as outlined in this PWS. The Government reserves the right to conduct compliance surveillance of any contractual requirement of this acquisition.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government will award a firm fixed price contract for a base period with four (4) option years.

1.6.7 Security Requirements:

1.6.7.1 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. Contractor shall maintain a physical security checklist / log which will be forwarded to the COR on a monthly basis. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.7.2 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons.

NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. 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.

1.6.7.2.1 Lost or duplicated keys shall be immediately reported to the COR, KO, and the GPOC. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.6.7.2.2 The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees and individuals mutually approved by the GPOC and the KO. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than authorized employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the KO and the

GPOC.

1.6.7.2.3 Lock Combinations: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations (if used) are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations.

These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s QCP. If used, combination codes shall be provided to the GPOC with updated codes as necessary.

1.6.8 Special Qualifications: The contractor shall have federal or WI state commercial certification in pesticide application with respect to forest, ornamental, turf, aquatic, right of way, industrial, institutional, structural, health related and public health areas to operate the pest management program.

1.6.8.1 Personnel Qualifications. In accordance with DoDI 4150.07, the Contractor shall provide pesticide applicators certified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture – Trade and Consumer Protection, as applicable, in the category of pest control in which they are performing and/or applying pesticides. Contractor pesticide applicators shall maintain a copy of their certification in their possession at all times while conducting pest control and invasive species control operations on Fort McCoy property.

1.6.9 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 (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR and GPOC shall meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO 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.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer’s 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, and specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO 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 or conditions of the contract.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Pest Control Specialist(s). The Contractor shall provide a pest control specialist who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the pest control specialist is absent shall be designated in writing to the KO with the contractor’s quote. The contractor shall perform the contract work using those individuals identified in its quote. The individuals identified in the quote for Pest Control Specialists shall perform the contract work relating to that discipline. Changes, additions, or substitutions must be submitted and approved by the contracting officer in writing prior to that individual performing work under the contract. Any request for changes, additions, or substitutions of personnel will be approved in writing based on the evaluation factors, criteria, and methodology used in the source selection. In the event that the contractor cannot produce a comparable substitute for one of the evaluated categories, the Government may make a downward adjustment in the contract price or terminate the contract. The pest control specialist or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The pest control specialist or alternate shall be available between 0730 to 1600, Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

1.6.11.1 Pest Control Specialist(s): The Pest Control Specialist must be familiar with pest species identification and IPM techniques, certified in pesticide applications as stated in 1.6.8 and 1.6.8.1, proficient in basic word processing and spreadsheet use (MSWord and MSExcel), and possess professional public contact skills.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.12.1 Uniforms. Contractor personnel shall wear uniforms displaying the individual's name and company logo to properly identify the individuals performing pest management services under this Contract.

1.6.13 Contractor Personnel Conduct: Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that any contractor employees providing services under this contract conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. The Contractor shall remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. In accordance with DOD Directive 5500.7-R, “Joint Ethics Regulation”, Contractor employees must avoid being improperly influenced in the execution of their duties under the contract. Particular attention should be paid to acceptance of gifts / gratuities and on non-disclosure of sensitive or classified information. The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 U.S.C. 423 relative to release of acquisition related information or actions or discussions which may prejudice future competitions. The Contractor shall ensure no contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on the facility.

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs The Contractor has the option to use government furnished property (GFP) to meet PWS requirements. The equipment will be transferred to the Contractor by sub-hand receipt. The Contractor shall cover all costs associated with maintenance and operation (e.g., fuel, oil, fluids, etc.) of GFP. Any shared equipment, if any, will be maintained by the government.

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

All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership / copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the KO. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.6.16 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to, or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.), or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO, and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.17 Antiterrorism (AT) and Operations Security (OPSEC)

1.6.17.1 AT Level I Training: All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the GPOC, COR or to the KO.

1.6.17.2 Access and General Protection / Security Policy and Procedures: The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation 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.

1.6.17.3 iWATCH Training: The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH 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 and GPOC. This training shall be completed within 60 calendar days of contract award and within 60 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 90 calendar days after contract award.

1.6.17.4 Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems (IS): All contractor employees with access to a government IS must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the IS and then annually thereafter.

1.6.17.5 For Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training: All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of employment.

1.6.17.6 For Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Certification: Per DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239-7001, and AR 25-2, the contractor employees supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award.

1.6.18 Emergency Services

1.6.18.1 The Contractor shall have competent personnel trained and capable of dealing with minor personnel injuries. The Contractor of their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The Contractor will, in turn, notify the KO or COR within 30 minutes of the incident.

1.6.18.2 Emergency medical treatment and services for Contractor personnel is the responsibility of the Contractor.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

2. Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1 Definitions:

2.1.1 Cannibalize. Remove parts from Government property for use or for installation on other Government property.

2.1.2 Certified Applicator/Operator. Any individual who applies pesticides, having been authorized to do so by successfully completing a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)-approved training program followed by formal certification by a State Department of Agriculture.

2.1.3 Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government.

The term used in this contract refers to the prime. The Contractor must ensure that any of their subcontractors comply with all applicable requirements of the contract.

2.1.4 Contractor Acquired Property. Property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the contractor for performing a contract and to which the Government has title.

2.1.5 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.

2.1.6 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.

2.1.7 Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.8 Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.9 Equipment A tangible item that is functionally complete for its intended purpose, durable, nonexpendable, and needed for the performance of a contract. Equipment is not intended for sale, and does not ordinarily lose its identity or become a component part of another article when put into use. Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling.

2.1.10 Government Furnished Property (GFP). Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes contractor-acquired property if the contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

2.1.11 Government Property. All property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government-furnished property and contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

2.1.12 Integrated Pest Management (IPM). An approach to managing pests using a combination of chemical and non-chemical methods, i.e., biological, cultural, and physical, that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks.

2.1.13 Invertebrate Pest. Animals without a backbone (e.g., insects) which are not otherwise protected by law, causing unacceptable damage to property or presenting a potential threat to human health and well-being.

Invertebrate pests include, but are not limited to ants, cockroaches, wasps, flies, bedbugs, ticks, and gypsy moths.

2.1.14 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. The prime contractor is responsible for performance of all subcontractors.

2.1.15 Loss of Government Property. Unintended, unforeseen, or accidental loss, damage, or destruction of Government property that reduces the Government’s expected economic benefits of the property. Loss of Government property does not include occurrences such as purposeful destructive testing, obsolescence, normal wear and tear, or manufacturing defects. Loss of Government property includes, but is not limited to:

(1) Items that cannot be found after a reasonable search;

(2) Theft;

(3) Damage resulting in unexpected harm to property requiring repair to restore the item to usable condition; or

(4) Destruction resulting from incidents that render the item useless for its intended purpose or beyond economical repair.

2.1.16 Material. Property that may be consumed or expended during the performance of a contract, component parts of a higher assembly, or items that lose their individual identity through incorporation into an end-item. Material does not include equipment, special tooling, and special test equipment or real property.

2.1.17 Non-Personal Services. The personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the government and its employees. Non personal service contracts are authorized by the government in accordance with FAR 37.012, under general contracting authority, and do not require specific statutory authorization.

2.1.18 Pest Control / Management. Pest reduction or prevention utilizing a comprehensive approach that considers various control / management techniques, the habitat of the pest, and the interrelationship between the pest population and the ecosystem.

2.1.19. Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.20 Property. All tangible property, both real and personal.

2.1.21 Property Administrator. An authorized representative of the KO appointed in accordance with agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requirements and obligations relating to Government property in the possession of a contractor.

2.1.22 Property Records. Records created and maintained by the contractor in support of its stewardship responsibilities for the management of Government property.

2.1.23 Provide. To furnish, as in Government-furnished property, or to acquire, as in contractor-acquired property.

2.1.24 Quality Assurance. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.25 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized document written by the government specifying the surveillance methodology used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.26 Quality Control. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.27 Real Property. See Federal Management Regulation 102-71.20 (41 CFR 102-71.20).

2.1.28 Sensitive Property means property potentially dangerous to the public safety or security if stolen, lost, or misplaced, or that shall be subject to exceptional physical security, protection, control, and accountability. Examples include weapons, ammunition, explosives, controlled substances, radioactive materials, hazardous materials or wastes, or precious metals.

2.1.29 Structural Pests. Carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and other organisms that damage facilities.

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

2.1.31 Unit Acquisition Cost means—

(1) For Government-furnished property, the dollar value assigned by the Government and identified in the contract;

And

(2) For contractor-acquired property, the cost derived from the contractor’s records that reflect consistently applied generally accepted accounting principles.

2.1.32 Vertebrate Pest. Animals, many of which are otherwise protected by law, causing unacceptable damage to property or presenting a potential threat to human health and well-being. Vertebrate pests include, but are not limited to: birds, snakes, moles, bats, raccoons, squirrels, and some feral animals. Pest wildlife control operations are subject to Federal and State guidelines and permit requirements. The taking of protected species requires special permit(s) issued by the State wildlife management agency or U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS).

2.1.33 Wood Destroying / Infesting Organisms. Subterranean and other termite species, other wood destroying insects, and microbial pests that can cause catastrophic damage to structures if left uncontrolled.

2.1.34 Work Day. The days that the Contractor is required to provide services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.35 Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 Acronyms

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AEC Army Environmental Command AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation CAP Contractor Acquired Property CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation GFP Government-Furnished Property GIS Geographical Information System GPOC Government Point of Contact GPS Global Positioning System HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 INRMP Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan

IPM Integrated Pest Management IPMP Integrated Pest Management Plan ITAM Integrated Training Area Management KBB Karner Blue Butterfly KM Kilometer KO Contracting Officer LRAM Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance MOM Measure of Merit OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCPUR Out of Cycle Pesticide Use Request OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PA Property Administrator PAI Pounds Active Ingredients PIPO Phase In/Phase Out PMQAE Pest Management Quality Assurance Evaluator POC Point of Contact PPE Personal Protection Equipment PRS Performance Requirements Summary PUF Pesticide Use Form PUP Pesticide Use Proposal PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program SNA State Natural Area T&E Threatened and Endangered TE Technical Exhibit UXO Unexploded Ordnance WHPA Well Head Protection Area

PART 3

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 Property: Government furnished property (GFP) will be limited.

3.2 Facilities: The government will provide the pest control building (Attachment 1) to the contractor to complete the tasks identified within this PWS. Office equipment and supplies such as photocopy machines, office computers and word processing equipment, printers, paper, print cartridges, and other administrative items are provided.

3.3 Utilities: All utilities in the pest control facility will be available for the contractor’s use in performance of tasks outlined in this PWS. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment.

3.4 Equipment: A list of expendable and non-expendable GFP will be provided (Attachment 2) for the Contractor to request, obtain, and use. If the Contractor decides to accept and use the GFP, the contractor will be expected to provide the required level of maintenance to keep the equipment safe and functional along with all fuel and lubricants. If the equipment breaks or becomes otherwise non-functional, it will be the responsibility of the Contractor to either repair the equipment or return to the GPOC for final disposal and turn-in. It will be then the responsibility of the Contractor to provide a suitable replacement for the non-functional piece of equipment which may become the property of the Contractor. For any GFP provided, it will be the Contractor’s responsibility to repair and replace to effectively support these wildlife population and habitat enhancement service requirements.

The Contractor will need to evaluate supplies and equipment needs. Any additional supplies or equipment needed to support the requirements will be obtained at the expense of the Contractor and shall become the property of the Contractor.

3.5 Data / Forms: The Government will provide the Contractor with information and data necessary to meet the PWS requirements.

3.5.1 Installation Information:

Installation Boundary Installation Training Areas and Ranges Shallow / High Water Table Streams, Lakes, Rivers, etc.

Well Heads and WHPAs Lupine Population Distribution Wetlands Soils Streets, Roads, and Trails Cultural Resource Sensitive Areas

3.5.2 Forms: The government will provide all forms to the contractor to complete the tasks identified within this

PWS.

PART 4

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, and services required to meet the requirements of this PWS that are not listed under Section 3.

4.2 Materials: The Contractor shall provide all materials required to meet the requirements of this PWS.

4.3 Equipment: The Contractor shall provide all equipment required to meet the requirements of this PWS. All equipment proposed for use shall be made available by the Contractor for inspection by the GPOC, PMQAE, or COR upon request. All equipment shall perform to manufacturer's specifications and be properly calibrated and maintained. If the GPOC, PMQAE, or COR rejects any equipment prior to or during the application period due to safety, improper function, or nonconformance with applicable laws and regulations, the Contractor shall provide a suitable equipment replacement or use an alternative method of application within 24 hours.

4.4 Pesticides. The Contractor shall provide all USEPA and State of Wisconsin-registered pesticides necessary to perform the services of this Contract. The pesticides must be in original form and containers without alteration or contamination. All pesticides used by the Contractor shall be delivered to the specific work site or facility in securely closed containers as supplied by the manufacturer or formulator, unless otherwise approved by the KO in writing. Containers shall be in good condition without leaks or corrosion, with tight fitting seals or covers, and with labels that are intact and legible. The Contractor shall transport, handle, and use all pesticides in accordance with label directions on the original container. The GPOC, PMQAE, or COR may take samples of pesticide materials at any time for chemical analysis.

4.5 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The Contractor shall comply with all State and Federal regulations regarding the provisioning of pest control personnel with personal safety equipment.

4.6 Damage Caused by Contractor. The Contractor shall be held accountable and liable for any damage to Government facilities, equipment, or grounds caused by the Contractor, Subcontractors, or their employees.

PART 5

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1 Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide services for pest management services as defined in this PWS.

Specific tasks required to accomplish these services are listed below.

5.1.1 Integrated Pest Management: The Contractor shall incorporate IPM techniques into all pest control operations, in accordance with the Fort McCoy Integrated Pest Management Plan (Fort McCoy Regulation 200-3). IPM is a process for achieving long-term, environmentally sound pest suppression through the combined use of a wide variety of physical, mechanical, biological, cultural, and chemical practices. A central premise of IPM is that pest control treatment is performed only when pest presence is confirmed and preventative treatment is generally not conducted. When effective, the contractor should use non-chemical methods to eliminate, reduce, exclude, or repel pests, and to control or eliminate invasive species populations prior to implementing chemical control. When chemical control methods are deemed necessary, the contractor shall select and use the least toxic and least persistent, target-specific pesticide(s) and herbicides, applied at the lowest concentration that will effectively control the target pest or invasive species.

5.1.2 Pesticide Mixing: All pesticide formulations shall be mixed at the Pest Control facility or at the site of application.

5.1.3 Pesticide Spills: Pesticide spills shall be reported to the Fire Department (911), DPW Environmental Division (608-388-2160), and the GPOC and are cleaned up in accordance with current spill prevention and cleanup guidelines (Fort McCoy Regulation 420-28). The contractor shall carry an emergency spill kit at all times.

5.1.4 Certification Identification: The Contractor shall maintain a copy of their certification in their possession at all times while conducting pest control operations on Fort McCoy property. Only certified applicators are allowed to mix and spray pesticides on Fort McCoy property.

5.1.5 Certification Submittal: Upon initial submission of the quote, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with a copy of: the pesticide license / state certification for each Contractor employee performing pest management services under this Contract. The Contractor will submit updates to the GPOC as necessary. The copy of State certification provided will contain, at a minimum, the following information: licensee’s full name, license / certification number, pest control categories, and license / certification expiration date. The Installation Integrated Pest Management Coordinator (IPM Coordinator) will submit these licenses / certifications to an Army Environmental Command (AEC) Pest Management Consultant (PMC) for validation and approval.

5.1.6 Contractor Work Plan (CWP). The Contractor shall develop and follow a detailed Contractor Work Plan (CWP). The CWP shall specify the schedule, technical approach, and resources required for the planning, execution, and completion of the performance objectives. The CWP shall address continuous monitoring, pest response and removal procedures, record keeping, warranties, and education and communication to Installation personnel to prevent the establishment of pests and disease vectors in and around specified buildings. The CWP shall include a list of pesticides proposed for use, including labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and comply with all applicable Army, State, and Federal regulations. Chemicals must be kept in labeled containers suitable for its contents per MSDS. MSDS will be kept onsite in a single binder in building 2220 (and a copy given to the GPOC and updated as necessary) for all chemicals used or stored on government property.

5.1.7 Coordination With The Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security (DPTMS): The Contractor is required to coordinate weed management work occurring within military training areas and ranges with The Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security (DPTMS) to avoid conflicts with military training activities. When Pest Management services require work within the training areas, the Contractor shall contact the DPTMS Radio Room prior to entering the training areas. Due to military training activities, not all areas may be accessible on a given day.

5.1.8 Coordination With Other Activities: When conducting treatment and survey activities around facilities, the Contractor is required to coordinate with building occupants, tenet activity and/or military training units, if required.

5.2 Major Requirements

5.2.1 Conduct Pest Surveys and Provide Pest Control: The Contractor shall conduct pest surveys and provide pest control services in accordance with the Fort McCoy Integrated Pest Management Plan (available for review in the Technical Library), to protect health, property, and natural resources from damage or disease. The Contractor shall have federal or state commercial certification in pesticide application related to forestry, ornamental, turf and landscape, aquatic and mosquito, right of way, structural pest control, space and commodity, health related and public health areas to operate the pest management program. The Contractor shall participate in the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine (USACHPPM) annual inspection.

5.2.1.1 Indoor: Surveys and control requirements will include, but not limited to family housing, administrative buildings, storage areas, barracks, food service buildings, and Forward Operating Base (FOBs). Estimated annual requirements include 1,500,000-4,000,000 sq. feet surveyed and 30,000,000-40,000,000 sq. feet treated

5.2.1.2 Outdoor: Surveys and control will include, but not limited to railroad corridor, fence line, and training range weed control, mammal control (i.e., raccoon, skunk, fox, wood chuck, badger, stray and feral cats / dogs, etc).

Estimated annual requires include 100-200 acres surveyed and 500-1000 acres treated. The Contractor will need to coordinate with the GPOC on mammal control and relocation.

5.2.2 Scheduling of Pest Control Services: Pest Management requirements will be identified when Fort McCoy occupants request assistance via a Service Order by calling the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Help Line. The DPW Work Order desk, in coordination with the GPOC, will notify the contractor of services required. Once notified by the Work Order desk, the Contractor shall respond to pest control requests within 4 hours for immediate human health threats and within 24 hours for non-immediate requirements. The Contractor will need to coordinate building access with the POC making the request.

5.2.3 Pest Control Services Requiring Multiple Site Visits: Some pest management services will require follow up visits to ensure the pests have been eradicated or reduced to acceptable levels in accordance with the Installation Pest Management Plan. There will be no additional cost to the government when pest control services require multiple site visits.

5.2.3.1 Traps: The Contractor shall, at a minimum, check traps set to capture vertebrate pests on a daily basis. All dead animals will be properly disposed of in coordination with the GPOC. Live animals, such as badgers and raccoons, can be released within the Fort McCoy Training Areas per coordination with the GPOC. The Contractor shall notify the COR of any exclusion work that may be needed to prevent re-entry of wildlife pests once the Contractor has removed an animal.

5.2.4 Human Health Concerns: Any animal captured during the performance of work under this contract that showed suspicious behavior (i.e., animals that are normally active at night, like skunks and raccoons, that are observed in the daylight hours without fear of humans or animals that appear disoriented or wandering around aimlessly, including but not limited to fox and feral cats) will be kept by the Contractor until the GPOC can be notified and a decision is made as to whether the animal needs to be examined at a local veterinary clinic or sent to the University of Wisconsin Madison laboratory. The Contractor may be required to euthanize animals that require testing. The method for euthanizing must be conducted in a manner that will to not damage the portion of the animal that will be tested. Storage of animal carcass must be in accordance with procedures established by the GPOC.

5.2.4.1 Addressing both Child Development Center (CDC) and School Age Service (SAS) within the Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare & Recreation (DFMWR) Child & Youth Service (CYS) program at Fort McCoy requires special consideration regarding pest management practices. The Contractor shall conduct pest management activities within these areas in accordance with guidance found within the Installation Pest Management Plan, Appendix E.

5.2.5 Vehicle Wash Rack Pools. The contractor shall treat water storage pools with Aqua Shade dye (or a similar product approved by the KO, COR, and GPOC) to prevent establishment of any vegetation. Treatment requirement will be provided to the Contractor through the Service Order process.

5.2.6 Pest Management Data Records: The Contractor will complete data management and reporting requirements.

5.2.6.1 Pest Management Plan: The contractor shall provide inputs to the GPOC for Fort McCoy Regulation 200-3, the Integrated Pest Management Plan, as needed to maintain accurate information. Annual updates will include, but not limited to the Plan Update Form (PUF), and the Pesticide Use Proposal (PUP).

5.2.6.2 Daily Pest…