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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 22, 2019 SAM #6567
SOURCES SOUGHT

J -- Bird Control Service

Notice Date

11/20/2019 8:52:10 AM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

561710 — Exterminating and Pest Control Services
 

Contracting Office

242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) ALBANY NY 12208 USA
 

ZIP Code

12208
 

Solicitation Number

36C24220Q0118
 

Response Due

12/6/2019 8:59:59 PM
 

Archive Date

02/04/2020
 

Point of Contact

Henderson, Samantha
 

E-Mail Address

Samantha.Henderson2@va.gov
(Samantha.Henderson2@va.gov)
 

Awardee

null
 

Description

Document Type: Sources SoughtSolicitation Number: N/AOriginal Response Date: December 06, 2019NAICS CODE: 561710Contracting Office Information:Department of Veterans AffairsNetwork Contracting Office 3130 W. Kingsbridge Road Rm. 9b16Bronx NY 10468Synopsis:Please note that this is not a request for quotes or proposals, the Government is seeking information for market research purposes only. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Bronx VA Medical Center, is conducting a market survey for qualified firms capable of providing the following services for Bronx VAMC. Scope of WorkThe James J Peters VA Medical Center was recently made aware of serious health hazard that was affecting the Bronx VAMC. This hazard was presented in the form of many pigeons having made the entrance to the Bronx VAMC their chosen roosting and living area. Although pigeons in general are viewed favorably by many, the reality is that they possess a considerable healthhazard to a healthy population, let alone a population of Veteran s that are arriving to the BronxVAMC for any host of medical reasons. It has been shown that large populations of roosting birds present the risk of disease to people nearby. The most serious health risks arise from disease organisms that can grow in the nutrient rich accumulations of bird droppings, feathers and debris under a roost, such as the entrance to the Bronx VAMC has become. External parasites also may become a problem when infested birds leave roosts or nests. The parasites then can invade buildings and bite people spreading further disease. There are multiple diseases associated with the presence of birds and more importantly dried bird droppings that become dust particles that are easily inhaled by unsuspecting Veterans. The first thing that must be done is a thorough cleaning of the roosting and dropping sites. We do know that the VAMC staff has used a pressure washer in the past to clean the area, but water and regular cleaning solution alone is not enough. There are pheromones and enzymes found in the droppings of a roosting site that send a signal to other birds that it is safe to be there. Those enzymes do not wash away with water. A special non-toxic solution is utilized as the cleaning is done. This is ensuring that not only the surface is clean, but all pheromones are also eliminated. The next approach is where we evaluate multiple solutions to lessen, mitigate or ultimately eliminate the presence of these pests. Because this is such a large facility, the goal is to do it in parts with the Front entrance being the initial focus. The area must be treated in various manners to ensure the most complete removal plan can make the Bronx VAMC a pigeon free zone. When we analyzed the plans for the front entrance, we realized that there was a need to not only address what was immediately visible at eye level, we also must focus on the area immediately above the glass canopy, as that is where a greater concentration of droppings is found. Every plan presented here will first begin with a thorough cleaning with the special solvents to not only eliminate the visual of the bird droppings but also the pheromones that are left behind. The plans presented are only for the specific sites that they pertain to and not for the entirety of the Bronx VAMC. The goal with this approach is to address the immediate concerns, show the quality of work done and then move forward with plans that will exclude the pest birds from other areas such as the edges of the entire canopy, the front of the building ledge by ledge as well as the rear supply and receiving area.UNDER GLASS CANOPY PLAN FOR RAFTERSPigeons currently roost under the glass canopy and perch themselves on the four (4) metal rafters. The treatment plan is one that we anticipate lasting well over five (5) years with little to no upkeep. Install a bird net which would completely exclude the pest birds from accessing that space and forming their nests and roosting sites there. The netting material to be used is resistant to UV rays and is a nearly invisible and humane solution for this specific area.UNDER GLASS CANOPY PLAN FOR LEDGE ABOVE DOORSPigeons currently also roost under the glass canopy and perch themselves on the ledge above the entry doors without any deterrent to their droppings being able to land on any of the Veterans, employees or visitors to the Bronx VAMC. As part of our treatment plan for this specific site, we looked at not only effectiveness of the various options, but also the aesthetic of the chosen approach. With that in mind, utilization of Optical Gel disks which are properly deployed andwill keep the birds from perching on this ledge. Optical Gel is a multi-sensory bird repellent thatdeters birds using sight, smell and touch. The disks are made of all green ingredients and are safe for the environment. Optical Gel disks have been utilized before by the staff at the Bronx VAMC above the glass canopy, but the issue is the way they were deployed. When you deploy any treatment without proper cleaning and removal of the pheromones, that treatment will have limited success. When you couple that with the significant spacing left between each Optical Gel disk utilized by the Bronx VAMC as opposed to our concentrated utilization of the disks we require with little spacing between them. This approach is the most cost effective and aesthetically pleasing approach as well. The disks require some upkeep through the years as they dry out depending on the atmosphere. At the Bronx VAMC we anticipate a lifespan of 2-3 years for these disks.ABOVE GLASS CANOPY PLAN FOR LEDGE AND GLASSPigeons currently also roost above the glass canopy and perch themselves on the glass itself.They gather here in such abundance and produce enough droppings that it led to the BronxVAMC having to close any gaps between the glass to keep the droppings from seeping through.This is considered a heavy pressure area and that leads to limited options that would have theideal result. In this space we also have the issue of the canopy being made of glass so anytreatment done will be visible. The concentration of hundreds of disks on the glass canopy couldwork, but from the underneath of the canopy it would eliminate the reason for having the glass inthe first place. We also considered humane shock strips to keep the pigeons from perching on the glass canopy, but much like the aesthetic with the hundreds of disks, seeing the underside of the mounted strips would defeat the purpose of the glass canopy. With all those aspects in mind, we are led once again to a netting type approach. The netting will continue to allow light to come through the glass canopy and will be a 100% deterrent to birds being able to land on the glass. Attaching a net directly under the windows that are above the glass canopy with the other end of the netting being attached to the canopy itself. The sides would also be netted off to keep birds from entering under the netting and onto the canopy as well. There is no more effective as well as cost effective approach than netting. Luckily, this netting approach for this specific site is the best option when all is considered.The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) is 561710. Responses to this notice must be submitting in writing via email and must be received no later than December 06, 2019. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources for this procurement relative to NAICS 561710. Qualified offerors shall be experienced in addition to providers (sellers) capable of supporting this facility. Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. Responses to this notice should include company/individual name, a service capability statement, and examples of similar facilities which you have provided services to DUNS number, address, and point of contact. If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Business, you must be CERTIFIED in VetBiz (see internet site: http://vip.vetbiz.gov). Responses to this notice must be submitted in writing (email or fax) and received no later than December 06, 2019 at 3:00PMEST. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced on Federal Business opportunities website http://www.sam.gov later, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. Email: Samantha.Henderson2@va.gov or fax: 718-741-4722.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/525de059149b413282a3c54889eca4db/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: James J. Peters Medical Center Campus;130 W Kingsbridge Road;Bronx, NY 10468-3904, USA

Zip Code: 10468-3904

Country: USA
 

Record

SN05500034-F 20191122/191122043511 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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