Commanding Officer, Engineering Field Activity West, Caretaker Site Office, Mare Island, P.O. Box 2193, Vallejo, CA 94592-5100

S -- MOSQUITO CONTROL SERVICES SOL N62474-97-R-1507 DUE 011497 POC Tilmon Thornton, Contracting Officer, (707) 556-3077/Violetta Limcolioc, Contracting Officer, (707) 556-3079. The Contracting Officer intends to negotiate with the Solano County Mosquito Abatement District (SCMAD) for Mosquito Control Services at the Mare Island Naval Complex (MINC), Vallejo, CA. (See Note 22), Mosquito Control Services including mosquito surveillance, control and application of appropriate insecticides for controlling larvae and adult mosquito populations by ground and/or aircraft methods in the salt marshes, storm drains, catch basins, ponds, laws, etc., and on all grounds at the Mare Island Naval Complex. Solano County Mosquito District has the unique authority to treat sources on adjacent lands which affect the Mare Island Naval Complex. MINC contains several marshes which are a component of a large waterfront area extending for several miles. In order to effectively control mosquitoes, mosquito control procedures must be routinely performed and source reduction methods must be consistent throughout the area. SCMD performs mosquito control services for all areas throughout Solano County. MINC continuing services with SCMAD will ensure a standardized mosquito control program throughout the county. A pest control firm would have to coordinate with the SCMD and SCMD would have to oversee its efforts. Further, a pest control firm would have to coordinate with a variety of agencies such as the Army Corps of Engineers (CoE), the Water Quality Board (WQB), and US Fish and Wildlife Service (USF&WS), on issues that have already been settled between SCMAD and the respective agencies. SCMAD has a five year general permit with the CoE, and has had a permit from the WQB since January 1996, when the requirement was instituted. Since a majority of breeding sites are in the habitat of an endangered species (i.e., the Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse), all work in these areas is monitored by the USF&WS and subject to consultation if the habitat is considered to be adversely impacted. SCMAD has developed a rapport with the USF&WS regarding activities within these habitat areas. This acquisition will be a combination fixed price/indefinite quantity type contract. The term of the contract will be for a period of 12 months. The Government has the option to extend the term of the contract. The duration of this contract, including the exercise of any option, shall not exceed 60 months. (0295)

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