Pest Control Services

The contract will consist of three different types of pest control services at the USDA facility at 1920 Dayton Avenue in Ames, Iowa. Pest Control of rats, mice, roaches, ants, gnats, spiders, drain flies and water bugs (once monthly) - 12 Months (March 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023) Pest Control of flies and mosquitoes (twice monthly) - 5 Months (May 1, 2022– September 30, 2022) Pest Control of Midges (twice monthly) - 3 Months (August 1, 2022 – October 31, 2022) Item #1 Service shall include control of rats, mice, roaches, ants, gnats, spiders, drain flies and water bugs. Contractor will be required to perform the following services in conjunction with each operation: perform a complete inspection of the site, identify pests, pest damage or any potential for pest damage, determine the extent of pest damage, render treatment if required to control, prevent or otherwise mitigate the pest(s), and evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment. Contractor’s service representative shall service the premises monthly. Contractor’s service representative shall make additional visits and treatments as they are deemed necessary at no extra charge. All regular and additional service calls shall be made within 48 hours on regular service calls and within 24 hours on additional (urgent) service calls upon request of the Government. All service calls, as far as possible, shall be rendered at such times as to cause the least practical disturbance to occupants and normal activities, and shall be between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on a weekday (Monday through Friday) except on federal holidays. However, it is understood that some pest control may require that service calls be made after normal business hours; e.g. use of insecticides. All work shall be performed in a safe manner and in accordance with the most modern and professional pest control procedures; and in accordance with pest control procedures recommended by the National Pest Control Association. In the event objectionable odors arise from deteriorated carcasses of rodents, the contractor shall be responsible for the elimination of such odors at no extra cost to the Government. It shall, also, be the contractor’s responsibility to properly clean up the premises following each treatment without extra expense to the Government. To ensure effective pest control results, whenever conditions conducive to breeding or harborage of pests covered by the contract are reported in writing by the contractor’s representative to the consignee, the consignee shall, within the practical limits, take necessary steps to assist the contractor in controlling such conditions. The contractor shall submit a detailed listing of all pesticides and rodenticides to be used for control of pests and rodents listed in the specifications no less than seven calendar days prior to first application. They must be approved for use at NCAH by the Animal Resources Unit (ARU) Manager or designee PRIOR to application. In addition, the contractor shall submit corresponding MSDS sheets on all pesticides, rodenticides, and chemicals used at NCAH prior to first scheduled visit. All precautions to prevent injury to humans, domestic/exotic animals and property damage will be taken care of by the pest control operator. Special care shall be exercised in the use of liquid insecticides in areas having an asphalt, mastic or linoleum floor surface. The insecticides shall not stain or discolor walls, ceilings, floors or baseboards. Rodent Bait blocks are to be placed in a bait box appropriate for the area. All bait boxes are to be checked at each visit by the contractor and restocked as needed. NOTE: Bait Blocks are not to be placed loose in animal or feed storage areas. Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in the contract documents, the Contractor shall inspect all buildings/areas to determine if pests are existent, and to perform necessary treatment as well as provide services as designated for each building (see attachment A). The Contractor shall not deviate from the schedule of services unless approved by the Contracting Officer (CO). During the scheduled visit, the Contractor shall also perform pest control services in other locations where pest sightings have been reported by the CO or Animal Resources Unit representative, as well as provide follow-up inspection and/or treatment of previously serviced pest activities until pest problems have been abated. Item #2: Service shall include twice monthly fly and mosquito control from May 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022 in the following areas with designated estimates of number of applications: NCAH, Dayton Avenue Buildings 125, 200 through 226, 230 through 234, B2 lot, 406 through 412, 420, 423 and 447 to include any and all outside pens and loafing areas. All waste disposal buckets in this area. The insecticides to be used must be approved by the Animal Resources Unit Manager or designee PRIOR to application. The insecticides will be applied twice per month through the contract period to the areas designated above. Item #3: Service shall include twice monthly midge control from August 1, 2022 through October 31, 2022 in the following deer housing areas with designated estimates of number of applications: NCAH, Dayton Avenue Field Barn 210 pasture, large doe pasture, and small buck pasture – NTE 12 acres. The insecticides to be used must be approved by the Animal Resources Unit Manager or designee PRIOR to application. The insecticides will be applied in the early morning twice per month through the contract period to the areas designated above. Locations for Treatments North Campus: Shops, Storage, Power Plant, Necropsy/Incinerator, Cage Washer, Equipment Cleaning and Warehousing Buildings: 5, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 22, 196, 126, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 213 and 226. Non-Containment Animal Barns: 125, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 230, 231, 232, 233 and 234. Containment Animal Buildings: 3, 4, 7, 9, 174, 192, 193, 197, 200. Laboratory, Administrative, Warehousing, Engineering Shops and Animal Facility: Bldg. 20 and 24 South Campus: Laboratory, Administrative, Storage and Power Plant Buildings: 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 448, 21, MB, 419, 402, and 403. Non-Containment Animal Barns: 423, 447, B2 lot Containment Animal Buildings: 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 417, 418, 420, 421, 500, 510 and 520. The following areas will be inspected on each service call: Bldg. 13, 14, 125, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 20 (cafeteria), 24 (loading dock/warehouse area) 21, MB, 402, 419, 420. Buildings not listed here will be serviced as needed upon notification by the Animal Resources Unit. The Following buildings require perimeter application monthly March through November to control pests: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 20, 21, 24, 125, MB (401), 402, 419, 421, 500, 510, 520. A report must be submitted at the conclusion of each visit that documents work completed during the visit and should include: -Date of service -Name of Technician performing service -Company Name -All Locations listed with the following as performed/noted: *Type service performed (Inspect, Perimeter treatment, Fly control) *Any additional actions taken *Any conditions contributing or with potential to contribute to rodent/insect issues -Page Numbers (if multiple pages) Required Supplies: The contractor shall supply the following items in support of NCAH pest control efforts as requested during the term of the contract not to exceed the total quantity indicated: Rodent Bait Blocks, standard size, 5-gallon bucket – NTE 4 5-gallon buckets. Mouse and Insect Glue Boards, approximately 4”x9”, box of 72 boards – NTE 4 boxes Bait Box, mouse, plastic, corner style, each – NTE 15 boxes Bait Box, rat, plastic, each – NTE 8 boxes Government Furnished: The government will provide list of buildings and areas requiring treatments. Additional feedback to contractor will be provided on areas of reported rodent and/or insect activity that will require treatment and follow up. Travel: To USDA, 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010.

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General Requirements, Temporary Controls, Temporary Pest Control.