Lake Isabella Dams and Headquarters – Weed and Pest Control

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides maps related to herbicide application at Lake Isabella, specifically detailing areas around the Isabella Main Dam, Auxiliary Dam, Emergency Spill Way, Headquarters, and Storage Yard. It also includes maps showing access points like Keyesville River Access and Gauging Station.

• Maps illustrating specific locations within the Lake Isabella area.
• Labeled points of interest including dams, spillways, headquarters, storage yards, water wellhouses, and access points.
• Outlined areas, some possibly indicating zones for herbicide application or other management activities.

These maps are crucial for understanding the geographical context of any potential work related to herbicide management or other site operations at Lake Isabella. Bidders should review these maps to visualize the scope of work, identify access routes, and understand the specific locations relevant to the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act (SCA). It lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in California, specifically for the "California Counties of Kern" area. This document is crucial for contractors to understand the minimum wage and benefit requirements for employees working on SCA-covered contracts in this region.

• Wage Rates: Lists specific hourly wage rates for a wide range of occupations, categorized by general areas such as Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Health Occupations, Information Technology, and Mechanics.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific health and welfare rates are provided, including those mandated by Executive Order 13706.
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage for federal contractors), outlining their requirements and how they interact with SCA obligations.
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure for classifying and determining wages for occupations not listed in the determination, requiring a Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) and approval from the Department of Labor.

Bidders must review this document to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals. Failure to comply with the specified wage rates and fringe benefits can lead to contract violations. The document helps bidders determine if their proposed labor rates align with federal requirements for the specific geographic area and occupations involved in the opportunity.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) for "Lake Isabella Dams - Weed and Pest Control Services." The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is procuring these services.

The solicitation outlines various weed and pest control services across multiple locations, including:

• Post-emergent and pre-emergent treatments for Lake Isabella Dam, Aux Dam, Emergency Spillway, Headquarters, and Storage Yard.

• Monthly pest control treatments for all areas.

• Services are to be performed in accordance with a Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561730.

• The size standard is USD 9,500,000.00.

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• The solicitation is set aside for Small Business.

• The Offer Due Date is July 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

• Evaluation will be based on "Price Only."

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and by full text.

• The document lists multiple line items and option periods for the services, with varying periods of performance.

• Inspection and Acceptance locations are specified as "Both" (Destination and Origin) and require reference to the attached PWS.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Weed and Pest Control Services for Lake Isabella Dam and Headquarters in Kern County, California.

• Location: Lake Isabella Dam and Headquarters, approximately 42 miles east of Bakersfield, CA.

• Services: Provide all labor, materials, supplies, permits, licenses, equipment, and supervision for weed and pest control.

• Treatment Areas & Schedules:

  • Isabella Dam: Post-emergent (Feb 1 - May 31), Pre-emergent (Oct 1 - Dec 1). Specific areas and acreages detailed.
  • Isabella Auxiliary Dam: Post-emergent (Feb 1 - May 31), Pre-emergent (Oct 1 - Dec 1). Specific areas and acreages detailed.
  • Emergency Spillway: Post-emergent (Feb 1 - May 31), Pre-emergent (Oct 1 - Dec 1). Specific areas and acreages detailed.
  • Headquarters: Post-emergent (Mar 1 - Jun 30), Pre-emergent (Nov 1 - Jan 1). Specific areas and acreages detailed.
  • Storage Yard: Post-emergent (Mar 1 - Jun 30), Pre-emergent (Nov 1 - Jan 1). Specific areas and acreages detailed.
  • Pest Control: Monthly treatment inside and outside buildings at Head Quarter, Aux Dam Maint. Storage Yard, Aux Dam Freefield, and Main Dam Control Tower. Targets include flying and crawling pests (ants, spiders, flies, gnats, ticks, roaches, earwigs, mosquitoes, mice).

• Application Requirements:

  • Chemicals must be federal and state approved.
  • No mixing or washing of equipment on Government property.
  • Public posting of chemical applications required before work.
  • Applications shall have blue dye added for visibility.

• Work Hours: 7 days a week, Sunrise to Sunset. Pest control inside buildings during set office hours.

• Quality: 90% effective rate of kill.

• Timeliness: 100% completion of all tasks according to provided schedules.

• Industry Standard: All work performed to an industry standard 95% of the time.

• Quality Assurance: Government will monitor performance via random sampling, planned sampling, or 100% inspection. Contractor self-assessments are required.

• Period: Base Year and Four Option Years.

• Place: Lake Isabella Dam and Headquarters, Kern County, California.

• Contractor Submittals: Certificates of Insurance, Safety Hazard Analysis, Quality Control Plan, Accident Prevention Plan, Supervisor contact info, Herbicide Applicators list and licenses, Exposure Report, Monthly Invoice Template, MSDS, Pesticide Use Report, AT-OPSEC, E-Verify Program.

• Personnel: Adequate number of fully qualified personnel. Designated supervisor with English proficiency. Uniforms required within 30 days of award.

• Safety: Comply with USACE EM 385-1-1, federal, state, and local laws. Accident reporting procedures. Site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) required.

• Security: Compliance with general security requirements, AT Level 1 training, and physical security/access control procedures. Suspicious Activity Reporting training required. E-Verify program compliance.

• Vehicles: Must be identified with company name. Proof of insurance required.

• Invoicing: Submit upon completion of tasks. Monthly payments in arrears. Final invoice marked "Final".

• Government Furnished Property: None.

• Storage: Government will not provide a designated storage area.