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CORPUS CHRISTI ARMY DEPOT
ATTN: JENNIFER SALYERS
(361)961-6877
10221 AVE E, BLDG 1770
CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78419-5211
W45N7V608403TV
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.
15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)
30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30
APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84
STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)
Prescribed by GSA
FAR (48 CFR) 53.243
The purpose of this amendment is to:
1. Remove Performance Work Statement Paragraph 5.5.5 Adult Mosquito Control and the associated CLIN(S): 0001AE, 1001AE, 2001AE, 3001AE, and 4001AE since these services are not required.
1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES
J 1 24
16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
16C. DATE SIGNED
BY 26-Jul-2016
16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR
(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912NW-16-T-0041
X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
15-Jul-2016
10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
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.
12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE
CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.
B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).
C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:
D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.
14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)
6. ISSUED BY
3. EFFECTIVE DATE
26-Jul-2016
CODE
CORPUS CHRISTI ARMY DEPOT
CONTRACTING OFFICE
10221 AVE E, BLDG 1770
CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78419-5211
W912NW 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)
4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.
CODE W912NW
FACILITY CODECODE
EMAIL:TEL:
W912NW-16-T-0041
SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET
SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES
SUBCLIN 0001AE
The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 50.00 from 50.00 to 0.00.
The IDIQ minimum order quantity has decreased by 1.00 from 1.00 to 0.00.
The IDIQ maximum order quantity has decreased by 50.00 from 50.00 to 0.00.
SUBCLIN 1001AE
SUBCLIN 2001AE
SUBCLIN 3001AE
SUBCLIN 4001AE
The following have been modified:
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)
FOR
PEST CONTROL SERVICES
PART 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.0 GENERAL: The Contractor shall provide integrated pest management (IPM) services to prevent and control for nuisance pests, structural pests such as wide variety of arthropod and vertebrate pests including but not limited to cockroaches, termites, ants, fleas, stored product pests, mosquitoes, mice, rats, bats, bees, and wasps and to maintain continuous control of these pests throughout the Corpus Christi Army Depot. All duties shall be in accordance with
DOD Pest Management Plan 4159.7 available to the Contractor upon request. The Government will 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 Scope: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, quality control, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Pest Control Services for nuisance pests, structural pests and to maintain continuous control of these pests throughout the Corpus Christi
Army Depot as defined in this PWS, except for those items specified as government furnished. The Contractor shall perform to the standards of this contract.
1.2 Background: Corpus Christi Army Depot is a tenant on the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. The depot is comprised of 70 plus production and administrative buildings that will require some methods pest control.
1.3 Description of Services: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, quality control, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Pest Control
Services for nuisance pests, structural pests and to maintain continuous control of these pests throughout the Corpus
Christi Army Depot as defined in this PWS.
1.3.1 Work Order: The Government Representative/Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will notify the contractor via fax or email on Work Order. The COR will coordinate and schedule with contractor for site visit.
1.4 Period of Performance (POP): See Delivery Schedule
1.5 General Information:
1.5.1 Quality Control (QA): The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the
Government will do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).
1.5.2 Required Experience: The Contractor shall be licensed by the State of Texas Structural Pest Control Board
(TSPCB), P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711-2847 to provide pest control in the categories appropriate for the work specified in this contract.
1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The following are recognized US holidays. The Contractor shall perform services on these days if required by the production impact to the depot:
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
1.5.4 Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall provide services between the hours of 0700-1530 Monday thru
Friday, except on US Holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the Contractor shall not be reimbursed when the Government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility/installation is not closed.
1.5.5 Place of Performance: Performance for work under this contract shall be at Corpus Christi Army Depot residing on the Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Texas.
1.5.6 Security Requirements: All Contractor personnel assigned work on the installation shall wear identification badges that include the applicator’s name and color photograph and the Contractor’s company name and address.
Vehicles used by the Contractor shall have the name of the Contractor’s company, meet all state laws for identification and placarding, and have lockable storage compartments for storing pesticides. All pesticides shall be secured when not in use.
1.5.6.1 Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.
1.5.6.2 Key Control: The COR will arrange for access to any building that contractor is require to perform work.
1.5.7 Conservation of Utilities: The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The
Contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount.
1.5.8 Special Qualifications: The Contractor shall be licensed by the State of Texas Structural Pest Control Board
(TSPCB), P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711-2847 to provide pest control in the categories appropriate for the work specified in this contract.
1.5.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the KO in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, and other Government Personnel, as appropriate, may 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 shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. The
Contractor shall resolve outstanding issues raised by the Government. Contractor attendance at these meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.
1.5.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by a separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. 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.
1.5.11 Key Personnel: N/A
1.5.12 Contractor Travel: N/A
1.5.13 Other Direct Costs: N/A
1.5.14 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 of 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 no abrogate any other
Government rights.
1.5.14.1 The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor-generated technical records, reports, files, and other documentation are made available to the Contracting Officer or COR. The Contractor shall obtain Contracting
Officer approval before releasing information that has been stored, generated, or archived related to this contract.
1.5.14.2 Access to Data and Information: The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor-generated technical records, reports, files, and other documentation are made available to the Contracting Officer or COR. The
Contractor shall obtain Contracting Officer approval before releasing information that has been stored, generated, or archived related to this contract.
1.5.15 Phase In/Phase Out Period (PIPO): N/A
PART 2
DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS
2.0 DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:
2.1 Definitions:
2.1.1 CERTIFIED APPLICATOR/OPERATOR. Any individual who applies pesticides or supervises the use of pesticides, and who has been authorized to do so by successfully completing a training program approved by the
EPA, followed by formal certification by DoD or a State.
2.1.2 CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or services to the
Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.
2.1.3 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 cal legally bind the Government.
2.1.4 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government designated by the KO to monitor Contractor performance. 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.
2.1.5 CONTRACTOR WORK PLAN (CWP). A Contractor-developed document submitted as part of the
Contractor proposal that describes how the requirements of this contract will be met. The plan establishes strategies and methods for conducting a safe, effective, and environmentally sound IPM program.
2.1.6 DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the
PWS.
2.1.7 DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered and includes non-manufactured items such as meeting minutes or reports.
2.1.8 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM). A planned program incorporating a wide variety of technological and management practices to achieve long-term and environmentally-sound pest suppression and prevention. IPM uses targeted, sustainable methods including education/communication, habitat modification, non-chemical control, biological control, and, where necessary, the use of pesticide compounds, formulations, and application methods that present the least potential hazard to humans and the environment. Federal Agencies are mandated by Public Law (Section 136r-1 of Title 7, USC) to use IPM.
2.1.9 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN (IPMP). A long-range, well-defined planning and operational document that describes the IPM program. Written pest management plans are required as a means of establishing and implementing IPM.
2.1.10 KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process 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.
2.1.11 OUT OF CYCLE PESTICIDE USE REQUEST (OCPUR). The OCPUR is a supplement to the PUP. An
OCPUR is a pesticide use request for pesticides that were not included in the installation’s annual Pesticide Use
Proposal. (See below for information on the Pesticide Use Proposal)
2.1.12 PESTICIDE. Any substance or mixture of substances, including biological control agents, that may prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate pests and is specifically labeled for use by the EPA. Also, any substance or mixture of substances intended for use as a plant regulator, defoliant, desiccant, or biocide. The AFPMB does not review or approve disinfectants or biocides.
2.1.13 PESTICIDE USE PROPOSAL (PUP). The PUP documents the exact pesticides proposed to be used on an installation the following year. The pesticides listed on this proposal must be approved by the designated DoD-certified Army Pest Management Consultant through the COR and IPMC prior to use. The Army Pest Management
Consultant confirms that the pesticides are registered by the EPA and State and are being used for the correct target site and pest.
2.1.14 PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.
2.1.15 QUALITY ASSURANCE. The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the
Contractor are performed according to the acceptable standards.
2.1.16 QUALITY ASSURACNE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.
2.1.17 QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.
2.1.18 SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.
2.1.19 WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.
2.1.20 WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.
2.2 Acronyms:
ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative
AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
AR Army Regulation
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)
COR Contracting Officer’s Representative
COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf
CWP Contractor Work Plan
DA Department of the Army
DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 Receiving Report
DD254 Department of Defense Form 254 Contract Security Requirement List
DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
DOD Department of Defense
FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation
HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
IPM Integrated Pest Management
IPMP Integrated Pest Management Plan
KO Contracting Officer
OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest
ODC Other Direct Costs
OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii)
OCPUR Out of Cycle Pesticide Use Request
PIPO Phase In/Phase Out
POC Point of Contact
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
PRS Performance Requirements Summary
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
TE Technical Exhibit
WAWF Wide Area Workflow
PART 3
GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:
Not Applicable.
PART 4
CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES
4.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSBILITIES:
4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, transportation, facilities, equipment, material, and services to perform the requirements of this contract using IPM techniques. Such equipment and use of that equipment shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the COR.
4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: N/A
4.3 Materials/Equipment: The Contractor shall furnish all materials, supplies, containers, etc. to meet the requirements under this PWS. Examples include tool, man lift, scissor lift and other as determined by contractor to be required to complete the work under this contract.
PART 5
SPECIFIC TASKS
5.0 REQUIREMENTS:
5.1 Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide services for non-personal Pest Control Services for nuisance pests, structural pests and to maintain continuous control of these pests throughout the Corpus Christi Army Depot. The purpose of this contract is to establish an environmentally sound and effective IPM program to prevent general arthropod and vertebrate pests and disease vectors from adversely affecting Army installation operations. This includes, at a minimum:
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 pests.
Using appropriate non-chemical technologies to control pests, where possible.
Judiciously using pesticide products, formulations and application methods that present 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 IPM. The
Contractor shall use best management practices and recognized industry standards for managing pests such as those established by national pest management organizations, and follow the guidance provided by State Pesticide
Regulatory agencies and State institutions of higher learning. However, the Contractor shall be responsible for complying with all federal, DoD, Army, state, and local laws, including but not limited to DoDI 4150.07, PL 91-190 the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, PL 92-516, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act of 1972, as amended and AR 200-1. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) reflects current Army and DoD requirements, policies and practices, allowing offerors to propose a price and solution to known requirements.
The Contractor will develop and follow a Contractor Work Plan (CWP) to accomplish the requirements of this contract.
5.2 Project Management: The Performance Based Contracting (PBC) approach requires careful coordination of project activities to ensure that all stakeholders are kept informed of the project status, existing or potential problems, and any changes required to prudently manage the project and meet the needs of the Installation's project stakeholders and decision-makers. The Contractor shall be responsible for the following project management activities:
5.2.1 The Contractor shall develop and maintain a detailed Contractor’s Work Plan (CWP). The CWP, based on the schedule prepared as part of the Contractor proposal, shall specify the schedule, technical approach, and resources required for the planning, execution, and completion of the performance objectives. Contractors may review the installation’s historical records of pest activity and abatement actions, survey facilities and grounds, and consult with the COR in development of a plan. The CWP shall address continuous monitoring, pest response and removal procedures, record keeping, warranties, education and communication to installation personnel to prevent nuisance pests and disease vectors in and around specified buildings [Technical Exhibit (4)]. The CWP shall include labels, MSDS sheets, and the planned pesticide use proposal and comply with all applicable local, state, and Federal regulations.
5.2.2 Reserved
5.2.3 The Contractor shall submit the draft CWP within fifteen (15) days of contract award. The draft CWP and subsequent revisions are subject to Army review and approval, through the COR. The Contractor shall submit the final CWP within 30 days of receipt of COR comments on the draft CWP.
5.3 Expertise and Necessary Personnel:
5.3.1 All Contractor personnel shall understand IPM 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 affect pest populations. Additionally, the Contractor shall have a written IPM policy describing their overall objectives relating to IPM.
5.3.2 The Contractor shall possess a business license issued by the state of Texas to provide pest control services.
The Contractor shall provide proof of licensing to the government prior to contract award.
5.3.3 All Contract personnel employed who will apply or supervise the application of pesticides under this contract shall possess commercial certification by the State of Texas in the appropriate EPA-approved State categories for the work requirements of the contract. All Contractor personnel who apply pesticides shall have full commercial certification. Neither private applicator certification nor registered technician certification are acceptable. Proof of
State certification shall be provided to the government prior to contract award.
5.4 Additional Requirements:
5.4.1 Vehicles used for pest control operations shall not be used for other purposes in connection with this contract.
Vehicles shall be secured at all times to prevent unauthorized access. All pesticides carried on vehicles shall be stored in a locked compartment separate from the cab of the vehicle. Vehicles shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher, emergency wash water, a portable emergency eye wash and a portable spill and decontamination kit.
Vehicles shall be marked as required by state Texas law.
5.4.2 The Contractor shall repair and maintain all equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Equipment shall be in good operating condition, free of visible deterioration, shall not leak, and shall be calibrated to apply pesticides in accordance with the pesticide product label. Proof of calibration may be requested by the government. Equipment that has failed shall be replaced and/or repaired by the Contractor prior to resuming operations. The Contractor must clearly and plainly mark all pesticide application equipment including rodent bait stations and glue traps with the company’s name, a point-of-contact, and phone number. The Contractor shall assume responsibility for all Contractor-owned equipment or other items.
5.4.3 The Contractor shall procure, handle, store, and apply pesticides in strict accordance with the EPA registered pesticide label. Only certified applicators shall operate pesticide application pesticide rinse water, or any pesticide contaminated article at an authorized disposal area off of Government property.
5.4.4 The Contractor shall immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the Contracting Officer and shall be financially responsible for the clean-up of any spills. Spills shall be managed in accordance with the CCAD Spill
Contingency and Countermeasure Plan. The Contractor shall have on-hand spill containment equipment and materials necessary to contain spills of pesticides and other pest control materials and supplies that are on the installation.
5.4.5 The Contractor shall provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to each of their pest control applicators.
This equipment shall include, at a minimum, the PPE required by the applicable pesticide labels and MSDSs.
5.4.6 Liquid or aerosol pesticide shall not be applied in occupied spaces 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.
5.4.7 Contractor shall implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques. Contractor shall use GSA IPM
Program – 1999 Revision as a guide to perform these techniques. GSA IPM Program can be found at www.gov/ipm
5.4.8 The Contractor shall use non-pesticides methods of control whenever possible. Using or recommending for example, Mechanical means such as netting, trapping or exclusion, Cultural Control such as denying food, water and harborage, Physical Control such as using energy factors in the environment such as heat, cold, light, sound, etc., to kill pests or attract them to a killing mechanism. All types of control will be coordinated and approved by COR.
5.4.9 Throughout the life of the contract, the Contractor shall notify the COR in writing about structural, sanitary or procedural modifications suggested to eliminate pest food, water, harborage or access.
5.4.10 Mechanical pest control devices such as ultra-sonic and electromagnetic equipment are prohibited for use in this contract.
5.4.11 Reserved.
5.4.12 Reserved.
5.5 Pest Control:
5.5.1 Nuisance Pest Control: When ordered, Contractor shall provide nuisance pest control services for the appropriate pest group. Based on historical records, the projected number of service calls for these services required per year is as follows: Nuisance Pest Control Service Calls: 225.
5.5.2 Animal Control: Control of Non-Rabid Animals. When ordered, provide pest control services for the removal from the installation of wild and feral animals including skunks, bats, opossums, snakes, cats, and dogs. The
Contractor shall use cage-type live traps or other techniques that do not harm the captured animal. Leg-hold steel traps shall not be used. Captured cats and dogs shall be taken to the City of Corpus Christi Animal Control. Skunks shall be destroyed humanely and disposed of off Government property; all other animals shall be returned to the wild away from human habitation. Based on historical records, the approximate number of service calls for these services required per year is as follows: Animal Control Service Calls: 20.
5.5.3 Carcass Disposal: When ordered, remove all dead or dying rodents or other animals from the installation and dispose of in accordance with local ordinances. All carcasses shall be placed and transported in securely tied, heavy-duty bags (1.4 mil thickness or greater). When noxious odors indicate the presence of a dead rodent or other animal, locate and remove carcass. If a carcass is located in an inaccessible area, apply an effective deodorizer.
Based on historical records, the approximate number of service calls for these services required per year is as follows: Carcass Disposal Service Calls: 30.
5.5.4 Bird Control: When ordered, use chemical or non-chemical control (shooting with pellet gun) means to prevent the nesting, roosting, and loafing of birds inside Corpus Christi Army Depot facilities within a 30 calendar day treatment period from the receipt of the service call.
Projected annual number of Bird Control Service Calls: 6.
5.5.5 REMOVED
5.5.6 Larval Control: Larvae and pupae shall be treated with an appropriate EPA registered material.
Based on historical records, the projected number of service calls for these services required year is as follows:
Larval/Pupal Mosquito Treatments: 10.
5.6 Service Calls:
5.6.1 All service calls will be issued in writing via the Government issuing a task order which will be made available to the contractor by email. A service call is an unscheduled request for pest control services initiated by designated
Government representatives. All service call work is included in the contract. The designated Government representatives will issue a task order and provide a copy by email. The task order will include the service call request and the classification of each call as either emergency or routine based on the definitions provided below.
5.6.1.1 Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of a service call request by return email. During regular working hours, a description of the pest problem, date and time received, location, classification and other appropriate information will be placed on a Task Order and a copy made available to the Contractor via email. The Pest Management Report
(form) shall be filled out correctly and completed with detailed information as to Type of Pest found, Action Taken, Pest Attractant, Points of Entry, Recommendations and Suggestions and shall be sent to COR within 24 hours after completion of the initial inspection and treatment for each service call. For all emergency service calls initiated outside regular working hours, the Contractor shall inform the Government COR on the first working day thereafter and a Task Order will be prepared to document each service call performed. A service call will be limited to no more than 2,000 SF of treated (not total) building interior or exterior area.
5.6.1.2 Emergency Calls. Service calls will be classified as emergency at the discretion of the COR. Generally, emergency calls will consist of obtaining control of pest which could affect the health or well-being of personnel.
The Contractor shall respond immediately and must be on site to provide an initial inspection and treatment with one hour after receipt of an emergency call, unless indicated otherwise in this specification for special time-critical services specifically identified with a shorter response time. No more than thirty per cent (30%) of the total service calls will occur outside regular working hours.
5.6.1.3 Routine Calls. All non-emergency service calls will be classified by the COR as routine. The Contractor shall complete the initial inspection and treatment for each routine service call within two working days after receipt.
5.7 Schedule of Services:
5.7.1 It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to schedule work with 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 the work site, and relay specific instructions for site preparation or entry.
5.7.2 The Contractor shall inform occupants of the specific day and time (AM or PM) of scheduled work in a reasonable amount of time so that they can make accommodations, when required. At the time of scheduled services, the Contractor shall inform occupants regarding the necessary preparatory procedures that must be performed prior to receiving service, the callback warranty period, and the time when it is safe to return to the facility. The need for preparatory procedures does not apply in cases of emergency or between occupancy services.
5.7.3 If the Contractor fails to meet the scheduled appointments through no fault of the occupants, the Contractor shall provide the service at the convenience of the occupant. The Contractor will report such missed appointments to the COR no later than 0800 the next business day. The Contractor shall make three (3) attempts to accomplish this assigned work within 5 business days of the scheduled service. If the Contractor is unable to accomplish assigned work through no fault of his own, he shall report such unaccomplished scheduled items to the COR, and the Service
Order will be cancelled.
5.7.4 The Contractor shall return to their original positions 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 repair, 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.
5.8 Records and Reports:
5.8.1 The Contractor shall prepare, submit, and maintain daily and monthly pest management records and reports for each pest management service provided to include surveillance, non-chemical controls and pesticide applications. The Contractor shall use the Pesticide Management System located at website https://clients.emainc.com/dcs/pestmanagement/PesticideLogon.asp. Records shall be completed daily as operations are performed; all entries must be accomplished within 24 hours of performance. Records shall be accurate and complete. Records shall include: the installation name, pesticide common name from the label that was applied, pesticide formulation, EPA Registration Number, target pest, the type of application and final concentration applied, the amount of final spray or dry formulation, date of application, location of the service (building number, apartment number, training area, etc. that accurately identifies the location), the pounds of active ingredient applied, and the pest controller’s name and certification number. All pest management records shall be submitted electronically (via disk or e-mail attachment) to the COR monthly.
5.8.2 Records rejected by the COR due to inadequate or incorrect information shall be corrected and returned to the
COR by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government within 10 business days.
5.8.3 All pesticides used by the Contractor shall be registered with the EPA and the State of Texas TSPCB for the use intended and enforced by Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Labels and material safety data sheets for each pesticide intended to be used, shall be submitted to the KO for approval by the cognizant
NAVFAC Atlantic PMC at least 15 calendar days prior to contract start date. Approvals may be limited to specific pests/sites. Any proposed changes in approved pesticide usage shall be submitted to the Government Representative for approval at least five working days in advance of the anticipated use.
5.8.4 The Contractor shall be licensed by the State of Texas Structural Pest Control Board (TSPCB), P.O. Box
12847, Austin, Texas 78711-2847 to provide pest control in the categories appropriate for the work specified in this contract. Proof of licensing must be provided prior to contract award. All work shall be performed by licensed, responsible individuals, and in accordance with Federal, State, Local, and Naval Air Station laws and/or regulations.
The Contractor shall provide copies of all license/certifications for all personnel to the Contracting Officer prior to award of the contract.
5.8.5 When the Contractor notices a condition that is promoting or is conducive to pest infestations they shall submit a report describing findings and recommendations to correct these conditions. Conditions may include sanitation problems, improper food storage practices, inadequate exclusion policies, or damaged or missing exclusion devices.
The Contractor shall report these deficiencies to the COR within one business day after citing conditions. Report must be legible and can be done electronically or hand-written.
5.8.6 The Contractor shall provide the COR with a five (5) year written warranty against existing and new infestations of subterranean termites for the areas treated. The warranty shall state the chemical concentrations, rates, and methods of application complied in accordance with the EPA label. The warranty period shall commence from the date of acceptance by the COR. Visual sightings of termites, additional damage, new mud tubes, or other signs of living termites within the structure during the warranty period, shall be grounds for re-treatment at the
Contractor's expense. The Contractor shall also cover the repair of damage from termite infestations during the warranty period.
5.8.7 Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR): The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Corpus Christi
Army Depot via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: https://www.ecmra.mil/, and then click on “Department of the Army CMRA” or the icon of the DoD organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contracted services. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs
October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on “Send an email” which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page of the applicable
Service/Component’s CMR website.
5.9 Quality Standards and Thresholds:
5.9.1 The Contractor shall meet the quality standards established in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan
(QASP). The Contractor’s performance will be evaluated based upon the QASP. Failure to meet any of the standards may result in re-performance by the Contractor at no cost to the Government, the Contractor paying the Government the use of another Contractor to perform the work, or cancellation of this contract. Re-performance by the
Contractor shall be completed within 1 business day.
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5.9.2 The Contractor shall establish a complete quality control program to ensure that the requirements of the contract are met.
5.9.3 The Contractor’s quality control inspection system shall cover all the services stated in this contract. The purpose of the system is to detect and correct deficiencies in the delivery and quality of services before the level of performance becomes unacceptable and/or the COR identifies deficiencies.
5.9.4 The Contractor may use a quality control checklist to evaluate contract performance during regularly scheduled and unscheduled inspections. The checklist may include every building or site serviced by the Contractor as well as every task the Contractor is required to be performed.
5.9.5 The Contractor’s quality control file shall contain a record of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and any corrective measures taken. The Contractor shall maintain record of all inspections throughout the term of the contract and shall made available to the COR upon request.
5.9.6 Reserved
PART 6
APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
6.0 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS: None
PART 7
ATTACHMENTS/TECHNICAL EXHIBITS
7.0 Attachment/Technical Exhibit List: (List all attachments and technical exhibits that will be useful for the
Contractor to submit an appropriate proposal).
7.1 Attachment 1 / Technical Exhibit 1: Performance Requirements Summary
7.2 Attachment 2 / Technical Exhibit 2: Deliverables Schedule
7.3 Attachment 3/ Technical Exhibit 3: Estimated Workload Data
7.4 Attachment 4/ Technical Exhibit 4: Contractor Work Plan
ATTACHMENT 1 / TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1
Performance Requirements Summary
This Performance Requirements Summary includes performance standards. The Government will use these standards to determine Contractor performance and shall compare contractor performance to the Acceptable Quality
Level (AQL).
PWS Paragraph Task Performance Standard Acceptable Quality
Levels (AQL)
Surveillance Method /
By Whom
5.2 Develop approved
Contractor Work Plan
(CWP) to include an IPM
Plan.
Templates for developing the IPM plan are included in Technical Exhibit (4) -
*electronic files provided upon request*
Complete one IPM
Outline for each pest for each site type [Technical
Exhibit (4)].
CWP includes information required in section C.5.2 and
Technical Exhibit (4) of this
PWS and is submitted to the
COR.
Plan complies with federal, state and industry best management practice standards.
Army approval through the
Draft CWP includes
100% of the information required in section 4.1 of this is
PWS and is submitted within 15 days of contract/task award.
Final CWP submitted within 30 days of receipt of COR comments on the draft.
COR Inspection
5.2.1 Successfully implement
all aspects of the approved CWP for all pests/sites identified in this PWS. Plan must be followed for scheduled services as well as unscheduled services, as appropriate.
All IPM standards must be met:
All sites thoroughly inspected before starting control efforts.
Report prepared and submitted to COR on conditions conducive to pest infestation.
Non chemical pest management operations as a first resort to the maximum extent possible.
Judicious use of pesticides where pesticide applications are
CWP is followed.
Pests are controlled to the standards specified in the
CWP IPM outlines.
IPM standards are met
100% of the time for all services for each pest for each site type.
CWP is followed 100% of the time for all services for each pest for each site type.
Pests are controlled to the standards specified in the CWP IPM outlines 80% of the time for each pest for each site type.
COR Inspection necessary.
Surveillance implemented to monitor pest populations and effectiveness of control measures.
Pest management operations recorded and reported in approved format.
5.8 Submission of all required
documentation listed in the PWS and summarized in Exhibit (2).
Army approval through
100% of required reports submitted on time in accordance with specifications in Technical
Exhibit (2).
100% of required reports submitted contain required information.
Reports submitted “on time” 90% of the time.
Reports required to be corrected by the
Contractor less than
25% of the time.
COR Inspection
5.6.1.1, 5.6.1.2, 5.6.1.3
Adherence to schedule arrival and departure dates and times.
The Contractor shall perform pest control services 95% of the time within contract time schedule.
5% failure to perform pest control services within schedule time
COR inspection and customer feedback.
ATTACHMENT 2 / TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2
Deliverables Schedule
Deliverable Frequency Number of Copies Medium/Format Submit To
Service/Material
Support
Response
Daily as required 1 (hard copy) email attachment
COR
Integrated Pest
Management
Plan
First draft submitted within 15 days of contract award. Final within 30 days of receipt of COR comments
(hard copy) email attachment
COR
Contractor's
Work Plan
First draft submitted within 15 days of contract award. Final within 30 days of receipt of COR comments.
COR
Copy of State
Business License
With proposal. Copies of renewed licenses shall also be submitted, as necessary.
COR
Copy of State
Certification for
Contractor
Personnel
With proposal. Copies of renewed certifications shall also be submitted, as they are renewed.
1 per person
COR
Pesticide Use
Proposal (PUP)
Must be submitted within 15 days of contract award. Requires
Government approval.
Note: Any proposed changes in pesticide usage shall be submitted for COR approval by OCPUR at least 5 business days in advance of pesticide use.
1, then as required thereafter using
OCPUR
COR
Pest
Management
Records
Electronically once per month by the 15th of the following month
(Example: July data must be submitted by August 15).
1 per month
Electronic COR
Report of
Conditions
Conducive to
Pest Infestation
Within 1 business day after citing conditions.
As required
COR
Five-year
Termite
Treatment
Warranties
Within 10 business days following the treatment.
As required
COR
ATTACHMENT 3 / TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 3
Estimated Workload Data
Item Name Estimated Quantity
PWS C.5.5.1 Nuisance Pest Control 225 Service Calls a year
PWS C.5.5.2 Animal Control 20 Service Calls a year
PWS C.5.5.3 Carcass Disposal 30 Service Calls a year
PWS C.5.5.4 Bird Control 6 Service Calls a year
PWS C.5.5.6 Larvae Control 10 Service Calls a year
ATTACHMENT 4 / TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 4
Contractor Work Plan
Integrated Pest Management Outline
List of Buildings and Sites for Scheduled Services
Building
#/Site
Building Type Square Feet Comments
6 Aircraft Component Maintenance 5600
8 Aircraft Component Maintenance 1161478
12 Engine/Housing Maintenance 4566
29 Engine/Housing Maintenance 3000
35 Standby Generator 266
37 Administrative 17400
43 Aircraft Component Maintenance 106039
44 Aircraft Component Maintenance 95072
45 Aircraft Component Maintenance 95072
46 Aircraft Component Maintenance 95072
47 Aircraft Component Maintenance 106039
48 Quality Assurance/Calibration 320
49 Aircraft Component Maintenance 94328
73 Battery Shop 1800
77 Hangar Shop Space 5000
98 Box/Crate Shop 6500
127 Aircraft Paint Shop 3854
130 Storage 5202
131 Administrative 24000
132 Storage 5600
134 Engine/Housing Maintenance 900
135 Aircraft Production Parts Storage 80000
136 Aircraft Production Parts Storage 6400
137 Aircraft Production Parts Storage 6400
147 Aircraft Production Parts Storage 8160
165 Engine/Housing Maintenance 10750
206 Engine/Housing Maintenance 5750
245 Aircraft Component Maintenance 9900
339 Motor Pool 14604
340 Plating Shop 119341
341 Flammable Material Storage 1200
342 Power Plant Building 308
372 Engine/Housing Maintenance 1096
1152 Engine/Housing Maintenance 6182
1188 Flammable Material Storage 1224
1209 Engine/Housing Maintenance 8620
1219 Engine/Housing Maintenance 4508
1246 Aircraft Production Parts Storage 2400
1260 Administrative 28598
1700 Aircraft Component Maintenance 141223
1714 Storage 27500
1725 Storage 20000
1727 Administrative 42048
1728 AC/Heat Plant Building 1260
1746 Administrative 87870
1770 Post Office 4200
1787 Administrative 32295
1792 Water Supply Building 225
1804 Power Plant Building 280
1808 Aircraft Paint Shop 57280
1825 Aircraft Component Maintenance 5740
1828 Aircraft Component Maintenance 17511
1880 Aircraft Component Maintenance 59130
43A Flammable Material Storage 112
43B Flammable Material Storage 112
44A Flammable Material Storage 112
44B Flammable Material Storage 112
45A Flammable Material Storage 112
45B Flammable Material Storage 112
45C Fuel Building 450
46B Flammable Material Storage 112
47A Flammable Material Storage 370
47B Flammable Material Storage 112
206A Restroom Facility 520
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