SAM #697DCK-26-R-00278

FAA Weed and Pest Control Services for Multiple Federal Aviation Facilities

This opportunity involves providing comprehensive weed and pest control services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at multiple federal aviation facilities across Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - Western Service Area, ABQ District Consolidated Weed & Pest Control - Contracting office: FAA SW Regional Office, Fort Worth, TX - Services Requested: - Weed and pest control at FAA-owned or leased properties, including airports, navigational aids (VORTAC, RCAG, VASI, MALSR, ATCT), and related buildings - Application of soil sterilization/contact killer chemicals - Identification of treated areas and site cleanup - Follow-up services at no additional charge if initial treatment is unsuccessful - Compliance with EPA standards and state regulations in New Mexico and Texas - Licensed and certified applicators required; proper protective equipment must be used - Air Force background checks required for contractor employees accessing Albuquerque ATCT on Kirtland Air Force Base - Locations: - Amarillo, Albuquerque, El Paso, Roswell districts - Specific federal facilities: Borger VORTAC, Guymon VASI, Dalhart VORTAC, Mt. Dora RCAG, Clovis MALSR Building, Amarillo ATCT Building, ABQ VORTAC, El Paso Airport, Silver City Airport, GDP RCAG (Roswell) - Contracting office: FAA SW Regional Office, Fort Worth, TX - Unique Requirements: - Extensive area coverage with specified square footage at each site - No specific OEMs or products; focus is on service delivery - Air Force background checks for access to Kirtland Air Force Base - No OEMs or vendors are specified in the solicitation.

Description

General

Scope. These specifications cover the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a contractor to furnish all labor, equipment, supplies, and materials, and their use in connection with the sterilization of weeds at FAA owned or leased space/property.

The work consists of the application of soil sterilization/contact killer chemicals along with the identification of areas sterilized at facilities maintained by the Federal Aviation Administration. Follow-up services are to be provided in case of an unsuccessful sterilization at no additional charge.

Site Locations. Attached list shows the designated locations.

Coordinating/Scheduling. The contractor will meet with the FAA Point of Contact (POC) at the beginning of the contract to discuss work methods and scheduling. The POC will be responsible for inspecting and accepting services at each location prior to payment.

Weather Delay. The contractor shall coordinate work activities with POC each day prior to beginning the next day’s work activity. The FAA POC may suspend and/or reschedule all work activity if outdoor weather conditions pose a threat of damage to adjacent farms, ranges, and cattle areas.

Access to Worksite. The contractor shall be required to perform all work during normal working hours (7 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). The FAA POC will provide for contractor access and will provide for required FAA escort of the contractor to all facility locations.  

Access to Albuquerque ATCT: Albuquerque ATCT is located on Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB). All contractor employees must be able to be able to pass a background check performed by the Air Force when entering on to KAFB. The contractor will then be escorted from the guard gate to the weed control locations that are located on the base.

Protection of Property. The contractor shall protect all existing equipment, improvements, and utilities at or near the worksite from damage during the work process. All worksite areas & property damaged by the contractor, or his/her employees shall be restored by the contractor to their former condition at no cost to the Government.

Site Cleanup. The contractor, during the process of work, and upon completion of all work shall remove from the worksite and properly dispose of all surplus materials, tools, equipment, etc., in accordance with the attached OSHA requirements. Final approval of each site cleanup will be determined after inspection by the FAA POC.

Loss of Contractor’s Supplies. The FAA will not be responsible, in any way, for damage caused by fire, theft, accident, or otherwise, to the contractor’s employee’s personal belongings brought on Government (FAA) installations.

Materials, Supplies, and Equipment.

General. The contractor shall furnish all tools, equipment, and soil sterilization chemicals/materials and supplies, in such quantities and of the kind and type applicable to the job to be performed in a skillful and workable manner, and subject to the POC’s approval. No contractor-furnished or owned commodity, whether listed above or below, shall be kept on FAA-owned, leases space, or property without approval, in writing, by the POC.

The contractor shall assume full responsibility for the proper application of all chemicals. These chemicals shall also be used/applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation and best practices of the trade and shall comply with applicable EPA Standards and Regulations of the states of New Mexico and Texas. All licensed certified applicators shall be required to make available protective equipment properly decontaminated and in proper working order and advise their employees of its use to meet the safety requirements of the herbicide labeling in accordance with OSHA requirements.

Record Keeping.

All records will be in accordance with New Mexico and Texas Regulations.

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