King Fire Site Prep and Release Spray

Combined Solicitation & Synopsis King Fire Site Prep and Release Spray 129JGP20Q0052 The Department of Agriculture, US Forest Service, Central California Acquisition Services Area, and Stanislaus National Forest requires services for Herbicide Site Prep/Release on the Groveland Ranger District. This is a combined / solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://acquisition.gov/far. This is solicitation no.129JGP20Q0052 a Request for Quotations (RFQ) and is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS code is 115310 Support Activities for Forestry. The size requirement for this NAICS code is 8.0 Million. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract. Closing date of Solicitation is: April 6, 2020 4:00 p.m. PST Projected Award Date is: April 13, 2020 B.1 ITEM UNIT UNIT TOTAL NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY PRICE PRICE 1 Herbicide Release Acre 1,098 $ ________ $__________ 2 Herbicide site prep Acre 551 $ ________ $ __________ Subtotal ________ 3 Optional Herbicide Acre 242 $ ________ $ __________ Release Total__________ Contractors DUNS_______________ Contractors Signature: ________________________ Date: _________________ 1. Responses for quantities less than those listed in the numbered items may be rejected. 2. Responses without prices for each item and sub-item may be rejected. SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK C.1 Scope of Work Description of Work: The intent of this contract is to secure services for chemical vegetation release in three to four year old mixed conifer plantations totaling 1098 acres and chemical site preparation vegetation control in recently logged stands totaling 551 acres. Mandatory treatment totals 1649 acres. In addition to the mandatory treatment acres, there are up to 242 Optional treatment acres of chemical vegetation release in twenty five year old recently masticated stands. Item #1, Mandatory Release: A broadcast foliar application of a herbicide mixture from backpack sprayers to target vegetation while using a shielded directed spray technique in 22 three to four year old plantations totaling 1098 acres. Item #2, Mandatory Site Preparation: A broadcast foliar application of a herbicide mixture from backpack sprayers to target vegetation while using a shielded directed spray technique in 13 recently logged stands totaling 551 acres. Award of Optional Items: If the Forest Service elects to award Optional Item #3, this Item may be awarded in whole or in portions as funding becomes available. In no case will a partial unit be awarded. Additionally, Optional Items may be awarded anytime up to July15, 2020. Item #3, Optional Release: A broadcast foliar application of a herbicide mixture from backpack sprayers to target vegetation while using a shielded directed spray technique in up to 3 twenty five year old plantations totaling 242 acres. Before work may begin the Contractor shall designate, in writing, at least one person on site with authority to act in case of the Contractor's absence from the work site. The Contractor shall list the extent of authority this representative will have on the job. The Contractor or authorized representative shall be on the project area whenever work is in progress and shall act as a non-working supervisor. In the absence of the Contractor, this authorized representative shall receive orders and instructions from the Contracting Officer and shall take such action as is required to keep the job in progress under the terms of the contract. The Contractor and authorized representative(s) shall have an oral command of both the English language and the language common to the crew(s). Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall provide everything--including, but not limited to, all equipment, supplies, transportation, labor, and supervision--necessary to complete the project, except for that which the contract clearly states is to be furnished by the Government. C.2 Project Location & Description Location: The project is located on the Eldorado National Forest, Georgetown and Pacific Ranger Districts in El Dorado and Placer Counties. Specific maps of the treatment areas are included in the Contract Maps sets and Supplemental Specifications. Description: Boundaries of treatment units will be flagged with red polka dot with yellow or orange and white striped flagging and/or verbally designated by Contracting Officer's personnel on site at the time of treatment. Boundaries will generally be identifiable features on the ground, such as roads, ridges, drainages, or residual tree line. Exclusions (non-work areas): Non-work sites or areas will be designated with pink and chartreuse (bright green) flagging and/or blue and white striped flagging. Accessibility: Travel routes may be affected by rock slides, down timber and other unforeseen circumstances, therefore alternate travel routes are provided. All work areas are accessible by standard pickup, some short walking/hiking of less than 500 into units may be needed if road conditions will not allow direct access by vehicle. Any prospective contractor desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing from the Contracting Officer soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective contractors before the solicitation closing date. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. C.3 Maps Maps Maps showing the general vicinity and/or specific work areas are included in Section J. Maps are general in nature and are not to be considered as definitively identifying locations. C.4 Estimated Start Date & Contract Time Estimated Start Date & Contract Time Estimated Start Date: April 21st 2020. Number Calendar days: 66 days for Mandatory Items #1 & #2, excluding Sundays and Holidays. An additional 1 working day per 30 acres of Optional Units, if awarded, will be added for up to a total of 9 additional days if all of the Optional Item #3 is awarded. C.5 Restrictions on Work Work may be performed at any time during the period of the contract, except as outlined here. Nothing in this part shall be construed to take away any of the Government's rights under the Suspension of Work Clause (52.242-14). Restrictions are as follows: 1. In accordance with the fire plan, if included in Section J. 2. When the Contracting Officer (or designated representative) determines that adverse weather has made access too dangerous or that continued vehicular travel would cause unacceptable road damage. 3. When the Contracting Officer (or designated representative) determines the herbicide label requirements cannot be met due to adverse weather. 4. Work shall be performed only when the Contracting Officer or their Representative is present on the work site. 5. Work shall not be performed before 6:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. 6. No work on Sundays and Holidays C.6 Licenses and Insurance The contractor shall obtain the insurance and licenses listed here; (see also Section L, Notices to Offerors and Respondents). MSPA Card (Form WH510): Contractors who utilize MSPA and H2B employees are required to be registered with the US Department of Labor as a Farm Labor Contractor. The Contractor shall provide a current Certification/authorization. Worker's Compensation Insurance: The Contractor shall provide evidence of Worker's Compensation Insurance or a written explanation as to why the Contractor is exempt from the requirement. Note: The Contractor working alone is not required to carry the insurance. Licensing and Safety Requirements: The Contractor shall have a current State of California Agriculture Pest Control Operator License including Category "E" (Forest), and Pest Control Business License, prior to the award of contract. The Contractor shall register this State License with the appropriate County Agriculture Commissioner(s) prior to beginning work. The Contractor shall be required to provide the following: Required permits. Complete and file all reports, with a copy to the Contracting Officer. Complete any other incidental requirements. The Contractor's authorized representative(s) on site must, at a minimum, be a State of California Applicator Certificate (QAC). The Contractor shall comply with the State of California Safety Orders found under the California Administrative Code and with the requirements of the Federal Worker Protection Standards (40 CFR, part 170). For further information regarding licensing requirements contact the California Department of Pesticide Regulation at +1 (555) 000-0000, or online at www.cdpr.ca.gov. C.7 Camping and Housing Camping is not permitted in US Forest Service campgrounds. Contractor [ ] will [x] will not be permitted to camp elsewhere on US Forest Service land. Camping on Forest Service land is not a right; permission may be revoked for failure to comply with the terms of the permit. (See also Section H, Camping Permit Compliance) C.8 Technical Requirements . C.8-1 Definition Adjuvant: Anything added to the herbicide with the exception of water. This includes drift control agents, surfactants, dyes, antifoam agents, acidifiers, etc. Batch tank: A mixing tank with a constant agitator that can be moved and operated separately from the clean water tank. For example, a tank mounted on a separate vehicle from the clean water tank or mounted on a trailer. Broadcast spray: The entire area of the unit, excluding protected areas, rock outcroppings, and non-target species, is to be sprayed with the herbicide mix at the specified rate. Clean water tank: A tank that contains water for mixing and wash down. It must be free of all pesticide residues. Crop tree: Any tree or seedling present with the exception of knob-cone pine, bull (foothill gray) pine, and California nutmeg. Damaged tree: The following constitutes unacceptable types of damage: Any herbicide mixture on the terminal leader, or on more than 5% of the green crown. Any physical damage to the terminal bud or leader, or more than 25% physical damage to the live crown. Any damage on the bole or stem of the tree. Herbicide: The concentrate before mixing occurs.53.8% Glyphosate active ingredient. Herbicide mixture: The herbicide, water, surfactant, and dye. Non-target species: Include, but are not limited to: Alder, Dogwood, Elderberry, Hazelnut, and Willow. Oaks: Buffer 5 per acre Oak over 0.5 inch DBH and 8 feet tall and identified on the ground if there are over 5 per acre. If under 5 per acre buffer all. Target vegetation: All vegetation except crop trees and excluded vegetation. Triple rinse: Filling the empty container at least 1/10 full of clean water, replacing the container lid, shaking vigorously for at least 15 seconds, and immediately pouring contents from the container into the batch tank, and repeating this for a total of three times Wash down: Spray a contaminated seedling or other non-target vegetation with wash down solution to runoff. Wash down solution: Composed of 5 gallons of water and one 3 oz. bar of soap per backpack of water. C.8-2 Specifications Herbicide Release and Site Prep Treatment: The Contractor shall evenly apply the herbicide mixture to all target vegetation in each stand. The application shall be uniform. All surfaces of the target vegetation shall be covered, including the interior of dense brush species. See Section J, Exhibit A for examples of acceptable and unacceptable application coverage. Oak trees, Elderberry bush, California nutmeg, Pacific Yew, and Red Hill Soap Root plants in all units shall be protected from herbicide mixture by directed spray application. Other excluded vegetation species shall also be protected by directed spray application. (See Supplemental Specifications for a complete list of excluded vegetation). Additionally, conifer trees including natural regeneration, except Knobcone pine and Grey pine, shall be protected during the application of the herbicide mixture using a protective shield or cone (no less than 6 and no greater than 8 in diameter at the base and tall enough to completely cover the trees without damage) by placing it over the trees to prevent the mixture from coming into contact with the conifer trees. Any and all conifer trees to be protected that are contaminated with the herbicide mixture shall be immediately rinsed with fresh water. The contractor shall supply at least one person/employee per 8 applicators to carry a clean backpack sprayer filled with fresh water to immediately rinse contaminated trees. The Contractor shall keep equipment in good operating condition maintaining flow rate and nozzle pressure. Application of herbicide mixture will be made with a nozzle pressure of 15 psi. The spray tip shall be kept 12 to 24 inches from target vegetation during application. Application of herbicide mixture must be discontinued if the following critical weather parameters exist: 1: Precipitation or a 70% or greater chance predicted within 24 hours. 2: Wind speed and/or air temperature exceed the herbicide label requirements. 3: Temperature cold enough to freeze the herbicide mix in the nozzles. If not otherwise specified on the herbicide label, spraying may be discontinued by the Contracting Officers Representative when wind speeds are continuous and in excess of 5 mph. The Contractor shall be responsible for monitoring weather conditions. The Contractor is responsible for washing and cleaning out all equipment at the end of each work day. The exact location for cleanup will be designated by the Contracting Officer or their Representative. The Contractor shall use soft material brushes to clean the nozzles. Wire shall not be used. Under no circumstances shall sprayers, containers, clothing, personal or other contaminated materials be washed in any stream, lake or other water source. Each stand shall be completed prior to moving on to the next stand. The contractor shall flag a line delineating the sprayed portion of any partially completed stand at the end of each day using a bright colored flagging. The Contractor shall keep his crew organized so that units are covered systematically without skipped areas. The Contractor shall not scatter his crew over different parts of the stands. The Contractor is responsible for training his employees in the proper techniques to be used during application of herbicides and the safety procedures to be followed when handling herbicides. Batching of Herbicide Mix: The Contractor shall only use fresh clean water to batch the herbicide mixture, no drafting of water will be permitted. Contractor shall do all batching of herbicide mixture and conform to label instructions and safety requirements. All treatment stands will be treated with the same herbicide mixture. A graduated container of at least one-half gallon in size shall be used to measure chemicals and surfactants during the batching operation. All batching of the herbicide mix will be done in the presence of the Contracting Officer or their Representative at the work site. The batching location will be designated by the Contracting Officer or their Representative and shall only be done by a California State Pesticide Licensed individual. The Contractor shall have a California State Pesticide Licensed (QAL/QAC) individual at the batch truck at all times when the tank contains any amount of herbicide mixture. Batching sequence is as follows: 1: One half of the water for the mixture shall be put in the batch tank. 2: The herbicide(s) and colorants, if used shall be put in the batch tank next. 3: Begin agitating. 4: Add the remaining water in the batch tank while continuing to agitate. 5: The last ingredient to be added to the tank will be the surfactant, if used. The herbicide mixture shall be under constant agitation in the batch tank to prevent separation. All herbicide mixture shall be sprayed out. The herbicide mixture shall not sit overnight in the batch tank or other equipment unless permitted by the Contracting Officer or their Representative. Storing and Transporting Herbicides: All unattended herbicide concentrate shall be stored in a lockable storage area in its original container. The Contractor shall work with the Contracting Officer or their Representative to insure a minimal amount of herbicide mixture is moved between units. Disposal of Containers: The Contractor shall dispose of the empty containers in the following manner: 1: All containers shall be triple rinsed, with clean water, on the work site. The rinse water shall be disposed of by placing it in the batch tank. 2: Used containers, except those that are returnable, shall be punctured on the top and bottom to render them unusable. 3: A log of the containers and how they were rinsed and where they were disposed of shall be made available to the Contracting Officer. 4: Certification of disposal at an approved dump or receipt from a point of redemption on returnable containers is required. Herbicide Spills: If a spill occurs, the Contractor shall: 1: Take action immediately to contain the spill. 2: Notify the Contracting Officer's Representative on site. 3: Be under the control of the Contracting Officer or their Representative during the spill cleanup. 4. Be liable for all costs of damages, clean-up, and decontamination. Licensing and Safety Requirements: The Contractor shall have a current State of California Agriculture Pest Control Operators License including the Category - E (Forest), and Pest Control Business License, prior to the award of contact. The Contractor shall register this License with the appropriate County Agriculture Commissioner(s) prior to beginning work. The Contractor shall be required to provide the following: 1: Required permits. 2. Complete and file all reports, with a copy to the Contracting Officer. 3. Complete any other incidental requirements. The Contractor shall comply with the State of California Safety Orders found under the California Administrative Code and with the requirements of the Federal Worker Protection Standards (40 CFR, part 170). For further information regarding licensing requirements contact California Food & Agricultural Dept., Pesticide Licensing at +1 (555) 000-0000. The Contractor's authorized representative(s) on site must, at a minimum, be State of California Certified Pesticide Applicator. C.8-3 Contractor-Furnished Equipment Required Materials: The Contractor shall provide the following herbicides, adjuvants, dye and protective shield or cones: Glyphosate Herbicide (Roundup Custom, Rodeo or equivalent). Herbicide mixture specifications assume use of a concentrate with 53.8% glyphosate active ingredient. Hasten surfactant - Colorfast purple dye. Protective shield or cones no less than 6 diameter and no greater than 8 diameter at the opening. All herbicides and adjuvants shall be provided in the original factory sealed containers no larger than 2.5 gallons each. Equivalent herbicides, adjuvants, and dye may be substituted if approved by the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall provide clean water for the wash down of backpack sprayers. Required Equipment: Backpack sprayers- shall have an adjustable pressure regulator or a pressure gauge mounted on the spray wand. All sprayers shall be equipped with a stainless steel - TeeJet XR80-04VS spray tip or equivalent, with a 50 mesh screen. Plastic, brass, or aluminum spray tip nozzles shall not be used. Batch tank- shall be a mixing tank equipped with a constant agitator, a sight level in good condition to measure tank volume, and a leveling gauge which will be adequate for leveling a tank in all directions. The filler hose from the batch tank shall be equipped with a self-closing nozzle. The batch tank shall be in good condition, meeting all State requirements. The batch tank shall be mounted such that it can be moved and operated separately from the clean water tank; for example, mounted on a separate vehicle from the clean water tank, or mounted on a trailer. Clean water tank- shall be a tank exclusively for clean water, having a back flow prevention devise or the proper air gap filling apparatus. The water tank and all drafting equipment must be free of pesticides and dye residue. Pesticides and dyes shall not be stored or transported in the same vehicle used to transport the clean water tank. Tree protection shields/cones sufficiently tall enough to completely cover and or completely shield trees from contamination of herbicide mixture spray drift. Shields and or cones shall not be less than 6 diameter and no greater than 8 diameter at the opening. Storage area. Locked storage area for herbicide and containers. Spill Kit- Shall contain a minimum of 25 lbs. of absorbent material such as kitty litter, two 30 gallon, and 4 mil polyethylene garbage bags with ties, and two shovels. Trailer hitches used to tow equipment and trailers shall be securely mounted directly to the vehicle frame. Bumper hitches shall not be used unless specifically designed and rated for towing heavy loads. Other: Contractor shall provide all other supplies and incidentals necessary to accomplish the required contract work while complying with herbicide label directions, pesticide application license requirements, and worker safety protection standards. Personal protection equipment for workers: All safety equipment as listed on the herbicide label and as required by State and Federal regulations shall be used. Note that the State of California requires gloves and eye protection whenever working with pesticides. Additionally, the following Forest Service requirements shall be met: Hardhats without leather or other porous headband. Disposable or washable long-sleeve coveralls. Clean coveralls, without tears, shall be worn each day. Tee shirts and long pants shall be worn under coveralls. Leather boots with socks. Individual eye wash bottle (16 ounces of water), to be carried by applicator. Workers shall change their personal protective equipment (PPE) and under clothes and wash thoroughly, wet areas of the skin if the workers PPE becomes sufficiently wet that spray material soaks through the PPE and under clothes. Calibration and Equipment Check: Prior to and during work the Contracting Officer or their Representative reserves the right to inspect, test, and approve equipment. For example, the Contracting Officer or their Representative will check for cracked hoses, worn seals, and leaks. Prior to and during work the Contracting Officer or their Representative reserves the right to test and inspect the herbicide concentrate and mix. Prior to and during work the Contractor shall be required to calibrate his equipment in the presence of the Contracting Officer or their Representative. Combined Solicitation & Synopsis King Fire Site Prep and Release Spray 129JGP20Q0052 The Department of Agriculture, US Forest Service, Central California Acquisition Services Area, and Stanislaus National Forest requires services for Herbicide Site Prep/Release on the Groveland Ranger District. This is a combined / solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://acquisition.gov/far. This is solicitation no.129JGP20Q0052 a Request for Quotations (RFQ) and is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS code is 115310 Support Activities for Forestry. The size requirement for this NAICS code is 8.0 Million. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract. Closing date of Solicitation is: April 6, 2020 4:00 p.m. PST Projected Award Date is: April 13, 2020 B.1 ITEM UNIT UNIT TOTAL NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY PRICE PRICE 1 Herbicide Release Acre 1,098 $ ________ $__________ 2 Herbicide site prep Acre 551 $ ________ $ __________ 3 Optional Herbicide Acre 242 $ ________ $ __________ Release Contractors DUNS_______________ Contractors Signature: ________________________ Date: _________________ 1. Responses for quantities less than those listed in the numbered items may be rejected. 2. Responses without prices for each item and sub-item may be rejected. SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK C.1 Scope of Work Description of Work: The intent of this contract is to secure services for chemical vegetation release in three to four year old mixed conifer plantations totaling 1098 acres and chemical site preparation vegetation control in recently logged stands totaling 551 acres. Mandatory treatment totals 1649 acres. In addition to the mandatory treatment acres, there are up to 242 Optional treatment acres of chemical vegetation release in twenty five year old recently masticated stands. Item #1, Mandatory Release: A broadcast foliar application of a herbicide mixture from backpack sprayers to target vegetation while using a shielded directed spray technique in 22 three to four year old plantations totaling 1098 acres. Item #2, Mandatory Site Preparation: A broadcast foliar application of a herbicide mixture from backpack sprayers to target vegetation while using a shielded directed spray technique in 13 recently logged stands totaling 551 acres. Award of Optional Items: If the Forest Service elects to award Optional Item #3, this Item may be awarded in whole or in portions as funding becomes available. In no case will a partial unit be awarded. Additionally, Optional Items may be awarded anytime up to July15, 2020. Item #3, Optional Release: A broadcast foliar application of a herbicide mixture from backpack sprayers to target vegetation while using a shielded directed spray technique in up to 3 twenty five year old plantations totaling 242 acres. Before work may begin the Contractor shall designate, in writing, at least one person on site with authority to act in case of the Contractor's absence from the work site. The Contractor shall list the extent of authority this representative will have on the job. The Contractor or authorized representative shall be on the project area whenever work is in progress and shall act as a non-working supervisor. In the absence of the Contractor, this authorized representative shall receive orders and instructions from the Contracting Officer and shall take such action as is required to keep the job in progress under the terms of the contract. The Contractor and authorized representative(s) shall have an oral command of both the English language and the language common to the crew(s). Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall provide everything--including, but not limited to, all equipment, supplies, transportation, labor, and supervision--necessary to complete the project, except for that which the contract clearly states is to be furnished by the Government. C.2 Project Location & Description Location: The project is located on the Eldorado National Forest, Georgetown and Pacific Ranger Districts in El Dorado and Placer Counties. Specific maps of the treatment areas are included in the Contract Maps sets and Supplemental Specifications. Description: Boundaries of treatment units will be flagged with red polka dot with yellow or orange and white striped flagging and/or verbally designated by Contracting Officer's personnel on site at the time of treatment. Boundaries will generally be identifiable features on the ground, such as roads, ridges, drainages, or residual tree line. Exclusions (non-work areas): Non-work sites or areas will be designated with pink and chartreuse (bright green) flagging and/or blue and white striped flagging. Accessibility: Travel routes may be affected by rock slides, down timber and other unforeseen circumstances, therefore alternate travel routes are provided. All work areas are accessible by standard pickup, some short walking/hiking of less than 500 into units may be needed if road conditions will not allow direct access by vehicle. Any prospective contractor desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing from the Contracting Officer soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective contractors before the solicitation closing date. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. C.3 Maps Maps Maps showing the general vicinity and/or specific work areas are included in Section J. Maps are general in nature and are not to be considered as definitively identifying locations. C.4 Estimated Start Date & Contract Time Estimated Start Date & Contract Time Estimated Start Date: April 21st 2020. Number Calendar days: 66 days for Mandatory Items #1 & #2, excluding Sundays and Holidays. An additional 1 working day per 30 acres of Optional Units, if awarded, will be added for up to a total of 9 additional days if all of the Optional Item #3 is awarded. C.5 Restrictions on Work Work may be performed at any time during the period of the contract, except as outlined here. Nothing in this part shall be construed to take away any of the Government's rights under the Suspension of Work Clause (52.242-14). Restrictions are as follows: 1. In accordance with the fire plan, if included in Section J. 2. When the Contracting Officer (or designated representative) determines that adverse weather has made access too dangerous or that continued vehicular travel would cause unacceptable road damage. 3. When the Contracting Officer (or designated representative) determines the herbicide label requirements cannot be met due to adverse weather. 4. Work shall be performed only when the Contracting Officer or their Representative is present on the work site. 5. Work shall not be performed before 6:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. 6. No work on Sundays and Holidays C.6 Licenses and Insurance The contractor shall obtain the insurance and licenses listed here; (see also Section L, Notices to Offerors and Respondents). MSPA Card (Form WH510): Contractors who utilize MSPA and H2B employees are required to be registered with the US Department of Labor as a Farm Labor Contractor. The Contractor shall provide a current Certification/authorization. Worker's Compensation Insurance: The Contractor shall provide evidence of Worker's Compensation Insurance or a written explanation as to why the Contractor is exempt from the requirement. Note: The Contractor working alone is not required to carry the insurance. Licensing and Safety Requirements: The Contractor shall have a current State of California Agriculture Pest Control Operator License including Category "E" (Forest), and Pest Control Business License, prior to the award of contract. The Contractor shall register this State License with the appropriate County Agriculture Commissioner(s) prior to beginning work. The Contractor shall be required to provide the following: Required permits. Complete and file all reports, with a copy to the Contracting Officer. Complete any other incidental requirements. The Contractor's authorized representative(s) on site must, at a minimum, be a State of California Applicator Certificate (QAC). The Contractor shall comply with the State of California Safety Orders found under the California Administrative Code and with the requirements of the Federal Worker Protection Standards (40 CFR, part 170). For further information regarding licensing requirements contact th...