MODIFICATION
F -- Utah - Milford Flat Aerial Herbide Spraying
- Notice Date
- 9/13/2007
- Notice Type
- Modification
- Contracting Office
- BLM-UT UTAH STATE OFFICE* 440 WEST 200 SOUTH, SUITE 500 PO BOX 45155 SALT LAKE CITY UT 84101
- ZIP Code
- 84101
- Solicitation Number
- JSQ074123
- Archive Date
- 9/12/2008
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- 3) Relative Humidity - Refer to the product label when making applications in low relative humidity conditions. Measurements can be obtained from local National Weather Service. 4) Site Conditions - No treatment spraying will be allowed if conditions do not meet the label requirements. 5) Environmental Interruption of Work - The COR, by issuance of a suspend work order, may direct the contractor to shut down any work that may be subject to damage due to weather conditions or fire danger, in order to protect listed or proposed special status species, or archeological resources. The Contractor will be given a resume work order which will document the date of the work suspension ends. The count of contract time will continue during work interruptions of one day or less, but the count of contract time will stop during the work interruptions in excess of one day. All periods of interruptions directed by the Government will be documented. The Contractor will not be entitled to additional monetary compensation for such suspensions regardless of duration. E. Spraying 1) Coverage: The entire surface within the designated boundaries of the project area shall receive uniform coverage with the herbicide except for areas excluded by the Government. Areas excluded from the spraying operation within the designated boundaries, will not be included in the acreage computed for payment. Any areas not covered by Contractor shall be reapplied or compensated by suitable contract adjustment, at the option of and at no additional cost to the Government. 2) Rate of Spraying: Herbicide shall be distributed at the rate specified in this contract unless otherwise modified in writing by the COR; the anticipated rate is 1 quart product (1.25 lbs active ingredient glyphosate) mixed with 5 gallons water per acre. The carrier for the chemical will follow the label limits for ground or aerial application. Contractor will be required to demonstrate that they can provide adequate and uniform coverage. Contractor shall furnish mixing equipment, suitable work crew, and perform mixing operation. Spray formulation shall be thoroughly mixed according to the Label and distributed over entire area. Distribution of herbicide shall not vary more than ten percent (10%) above or below the average distribution of herbicide per acre from that specified. 3) Application Paths - Shall be patterned to secure a uniform distribution of herbicide. Contractor must insure that there will be straight and regular paths of application. The Contractor must keep spray applications within the perimeter of the Government provided shape file. Irregular paths or areas sprayed outside of the perimeter will result in immediate stoppage of work. Corrective action shall be taken immediately by the Contractor to insure evenly spaced, straight, and regular application paths and complete coverage of areas included in the spraying job, while avoiding overlapping or over application of herbicide. Swath width shall be determined prior to commencement of work and shall be sufficient to ensure uniform application and coverage of herbicide on target vegetation. 4) Application Height: Flight height shall be low enough to obtain proper distribution and uniform coverage of herbicide on target species. Contractor shall follow Herbicide Label instructions on Spray Drift Management to obtain proper boom height. Aircraft shall be operated in conformance to Federal Aviation Regulations. 5) Spray Drift Management: The interaction of many equipment and weather related factors determines the potential for spray drift. The Contractor is responsible for considering all these factors when making application decisions. Avoiding spray drift is the responsibility of the Contractor. F. Sprayer Clean up - Shall be conducted according to the label instructions. Avoiding contamination of the work site is the responsibility of the Contractor. 6.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Tests for Uniformity: The Government representative will work with contractor to make tests to determine uniformity of herbicide application. Randomly spaced water sensitive cards or equivalent will be utilized. B. Tests for Rate of Application: Rate of herbicide application will be determined from test flights and calibration made prior to commencement of herbicide application operations to establish setting of the distribution mechanism. Test flights and calibration checks will be made as often as necessary to insure the distribution mechanism is calibrated correctly. C. Where "skips" or insufficient application are documented during on the ground inspections by the COR or Principal Investigators (PIs), respraying will be required at no extra cost to the Government. 6.4 Work stoppages - The Contractor agrees to work diligently to complete the application of the herbicide. Partial work days will be counted as full days of performance time. 6.5 Termination for convenience of the Government - Because of the nature of the work, the Contracting Officer may, by written notice to the Contractor, terminate this contract, in whole or in part, when it is in the best interest of the Government. To the extent that this contract is so terminated, the Government shall be liable only for payment in accordance with the payment provisions of this contract for work satisfactorily completed prior to the effective date of termination. 6.6 Completion of contract: The Contract will be considered completed and payment due when all areas furnished to the Contractor by the Government have been sprayed to the standards specified above. Test for uniformity will be made at the time of spraying, and final completion of the contract will be determined by these tests. 6.7 Risk damages: The Contractor shall assume all risks in connection with performance of the contract and shall be liable for and save Government harmless on account of any damages to persons or property in connection with the prosecution of the work, including the applicator or other employees of the Contractor. 6.8 Environmental Considerations: A. Protection of the Site(s): The aesthetic values of the site and surrounding area are of prime importance. The Contractor shall take all care necessary to preserve plant life and other natural features. B. Preservation of Historical and Archeological Resources: If, in connection with the operations of this contract, the Contractor, subcontractors, or employees of any of them, discovers, encounters or becomes aware of any objects or sites of cultural value on the project area, such as historical or prehistorical ruins, graves or grave markers, fossils, or artifacts, the Contractor shall immediately suspend all operations in the vicinity of the cultural value and shall notify the COR in writing of the findings. No objects of cultural resource value may be removed. Operations may resume at the discovery site upon receipt of written instructions. C. Equipment and Materials: Travel with equipment and storage of materials will be limited to existing or designated road or trail areas. Any deviation from this stipulation must have prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. D. Work Camp: The location of any work camp by the Contractor must be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer. Should such a camp be established, the Contractor shall maintain the camp in a sanitary, orderly manner; and, upon vacating the camp, refuse and other signs of occupancy shall be removed or obliterated by the Contractor. In the equipment maintenance areas, special precautions shall be taken to contain spilled fuel, lubrication products, wash water, and chemicals. E. Operations and Storage Areas: Operations of the Contractor (including storage of materials, project office, camping area, and equipment parking) upon Government premises shall be confined to areas approved by the Contracting Officer. The surrounding landscape shall not be disturbed. In the event that it is disturbed, the Contractor shall restore that area at the Contractor's expense. Government premises adjacent to the project location will be made available for use by the Contractor without cost whenever such use will not interfere with other Government activities. 7.0 SAFETY 7.1 Transportation of herbicides - The Contractor shall be responsible for the transport of chemical herbicides used to fulfill the specifications of this contract to the Contractor's loading site. The Contractor shall secure herbicide containers in mixing area to prevent spillage. The Contractor shall load and transport herbicide from the pickup point to the work sites and shall be responsible for its protection from loss or damage due to weather, rodents, insects, theft, or any other hazard. Any herbicide damaged or lost while in the custody of the Contractor will be replaced by the Government and actual cost to the Government for replacement will be deducted from payments due the Contractor. All unused herbicide shall be returned to the Government by the Contractor upon completion of work or termination of the contract. 7.2 Protective clothing and equipment for contract employees exposed to herbicides - The Contractor shall supply protective clothing and equipment to contract workers that guarantee minimal exposure throughout the herbicide application process. The Contractor shall follow all advice on protective clothing and equipment which appears on the herbicide label and/or MSDS documentation. The Contractor shall make available cleanup facilities to contract employees exposed to herbicides or herbicide-contaminated equipment. 7.3 Storage of herbicides: The Contractor will be responsible for the storage of all chemical. 7.4 Mixing and application of herbicides: A. The Contractor shall mix herbicides in accordance with the proportions listed on the product labels. The Contractor shall provide adequate protective clothing and equipment for contract employees who mix the herbicides. B. By law, the application of an herbicide, either directly or through drift, must not expose workers or other people. The Contractor shall be very aware and cautious of any environmental hazard present during herbicide application. Upon completion of herbicide application, the Contractor shall thoroughly clean equipment and dispose of waters, residues, rinses, and unused herbicides only according to EPA and Utah State regulations. All empty herbicide containers will be tripled rinsed, labels removed, and punctured by the Contractor after mixing (reusable containers from the manufacturer will not require puncturing). The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the empty boxes, labels, and lids. The Contractor will be responsible for disposal or recycling of the empty containers or return of reusable containers to the manufacturer or distributor. 7.5 Spills and accidents: The Contractor shall be responsible if accidents and chemical spills occur. The Contractor shall report immediately spills and accidents to the BLM authorized officers and appropriate local authorities. The Contractor shall provide immediate treatment of contaminated or injured persons and seek professional medical attention when necessary. The Contractor shall control chemical spills quickly and shall secure additional help when the Contractor cannot effectively or safely handle the spill cleanup. Spills will be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be cleaned up to the satisfaction of the local authorities. 8.0 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS A. Use of Hazardous Material and/or petroleum products requires that all appropriate State and Federal Regulations be complied with including, but not limited to, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on hand and use of necessary Personal Protective Clothing (PPE). B. On-site disposal of Hazardous Materials or Waste including hydrocarbons is not authorized. On-side disposal will subject the contractor to at least the cost of reclamation and the appropriate disposal of contaminated soil. C. Incidental leaks from fittings, gaskets or ruptured hoses or fuel tanks will subject the contractor to remedial requirements. D. Maintenance and repair operations that require the draining of engines or hydraulic systems may be conducted on site only if the fluids are captured, containerized, and removed from public or private lands for proper disposal. 9.0 IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIAL Improper disposal includes, but is not limited to, the wrongful ditching, hiding or burying of Government-furnished material (GFM). The Government may, by issuance of a written order, suspend the Contractor's right to proceed for improper disposal of GFM. The Contractor may be required to remove from the contract site any individuals involved in the improper disposal of GFM. A. The Contractor will be charged for the actual costs of the improperly disposed GFM. The costs will be based on the current market value and any associated costs of removal, clean up and proper disposal. 10.0 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 10.1 Method of Measurement A. Units: Application of herbicide solution will be measured and paid for by the number of acres sprayed to the nearest whole acre. B. Measurement: Measurement for payment for spraying will be the actual area, in acres, within the designated boundaries satisfactorily sprayed in conformance with these specifications. Measurement will be made from either physical surveys of the areas or a computer generated shape file created in a GPS Differential Guidance System at the option of Government. The shape file will be used in ArcView for final acreage measurement. Acreages will be computed from horizontal distances as shown on maps at the option of Government. C. Remeasurement: Remeasurement of the acreage under this contract will be made upon the written request of the Contractor. The request for remeasurement must be made in writing within 10 calendar days after completion of the work. If remeasurement indicates a difference of not more than 5% from the original measurement, the Contractor shall pay the actual cost of the remeasurement. Payments will be based on the second measurement where the difference between measurement is more than 5%. Where the difference is less than 5%, the results of the first measurement will be used. 10.2 Basis of Payment: A. Payment: Payment will be made at the unit price per acre specified in the Bid Schedule which is made a part hereof and shall include the cost of all work described in this contract, including any respraying, if such work is required. 11.0 PROJECT MEETINGS: A. Pre-Work Conference: 1. Notification: A pre-work conference will be held prior to the start of work. The Contractor will be notified in advance of meeting time, date and place. The purpose will be to review required work, project maps, specifications, payroll and payments, and administrative provisions of the contract. 2. Attendance: The Contractor, subcontractors and the persons responsible for coordination of the work shall be present at the meeting. 3. Presentation: Be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project. B. Progress Meetings: 1. Location: To be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting Officer. 2. Notification: May be called by either the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer's Representative or the Contractor. Request shall state who should attend and include an agenda. C. Final Inspection: 1. Location: To be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting Officer. 2. Notification: Notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least two working days before the completion date so the Government can schedule final inspection. GLOSSARY ACTIVE INGREDIENT: The chemicals in a herbicide which control the targeted noxious weed species. ADJUVANT: An inert material added to a herbicide formulation or tank mix to increase the effectiveness of the active ingredient. DRIFT: The movement of airborne particles by air motion or wind away from the intended target area. EMERGENCE: The act of a germinating seedling breaking through the soil surface. ENDANGERED SPECIES: Plant or animal species that are in danger of extinction through all or a significant part of their range. LABEL: All written, printed or graphic matter on or attached to pesticide containers as required by law. PESTICIDE APPLICATION RECORD (PAR): Form used by BLM to document daily application rates, amounts, weather conditions, etc? of herbicides. Required for all applications to BLM lands, PARs used in annual pesticide use reports and are kept on file in the field office for 10 years as required by EPA. PESTICIDE USE PROPOSAL (PUP): Document used by BLM to outline project proposal and conditions of use of herbicides on BLM lands. PUP must be approved by Deputy State Director, Natural Resources, prior to application of herbicide. RATE: The amount of active ingredient or acid equivalent applied per unit area or other treatment unit. THREATENED SPECIES: Plant or animal species that are not in danger of extinction but are likely to be classified as Endangered within the foreseeable future. SENSITIVE SPECIES: Plant or animal species (as designated by the Idaho BLM State Director) that are managed by the BLM to ensure that agency actions do not contribute to the need to list any species as Threatened or Endangered in the future. Referenced Specifications/Standards with Abbreviations and/or Acronyms: Wherever the following acronyms are used in these specifications or on the drawings, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented. Copies of the referenced specifications/standards referred to herein may be procured by the Contractor from the following: E.P.A. Environmental Protection Agency 401 M. Street Washington, D.C. 20460 The solicitation document and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2005-19. The following FAR clauses are applicable under this solicitation/synopsis: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-2, Evaluation of Offers. 1. Technical Capability: Offeror to be regularly established in the business called for this Solicitation. A. Offeror must hold an agricultural aircraft operator certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. B. Offeror must meet the PPE Standards in 351 DM 1, Aviation Life Support Equipment. C. Provide name and experience of proposed applicator/pilot and a copy of their current Utah Commercial Applicator's license with certification in the Agricultural Plant and Aerial Categories. Copies of license(s) shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer with offor. D. Offeror shall begin work 2 days after date of contract Award. 2. Past Performance: Offeror shall provide a minimum of 3 references for whom the same or similar work has been done. 3. Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance, when combined are of greater importance when compared to price. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercials Items (Offeror to provide complete copy with offer); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; 52.219-06, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.225-1, buy American Act, Supplies; 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items, 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration; 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party, 9.1452.212-05, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items - Department of the Interior (Deviation); 52.204-06, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number; 52.228-5, Insurance - Work on a Government Installation; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 9.1452.233-2, Service of Protest - Department of the Interior (JUL 1996) (Deviation); 9.1510.283, Contracting Officer's Representative. The North American Industry Classification System Number for this procurement is 115112. Additionally, offerors are required to obtain a Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) Number (www.dnb.com) and register at www.ccr.gov (Central Contractor Registration) to be eligible for award of a Federal contract. This service is provided for convenience only and does not serve as a guaranteed notification. Subscribers to this service are ultimately responsible for reviewing this site for all information relevant to this solicitation. Prospective offerors will be required to visit this website periodically to check for amendments and other changes to contract documents. No other notification will be sent. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for Small Business. See Numbered Note 1. Wage Determination No. 1995-0317, Rev. 22, dated 6/20/2007 applies.
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