IA IOWA WMD CHEMICAL APPLICATION

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act. It lists occupational codes, titles, and corresponding minimum hourly wage rates for various job classifications in Worth County, Iowa, and surrounding areas (Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Hardin). It also specifies fringe benefits required for these occupations.

This document is crucial for potential bidders on Service Contract Act (SCA) covered contracts. It establishes the minimum wage and fringe benefit rates that must be paid to employees performing work under such contracts in the specified geographic area. Bidders must consult this determination to accurately calculate labor costs and ensure compliance with federal labor laws when preparing their proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for chemical treatment services for invasive species across approximately 1776.4 acres within the Iowa Union Slough NWR, managed by the USFWS Iowa Water Management District. The services will cover multiple counties in Iowa.

• Chemical application for invasive species.

• Specific acreage targets for various counties are detailed in the document.

• The Statement of Work (SOW) and accompanying maps provide detailed requirements.

• This is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside.

• The contract will be firm-fixed price.

• Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.

• Offers and questions must be emailed to jeremy_riva@ios.doi.gov by the closing date of June 23, 2026, at 1700 ED.

• Award will be made to the contractor whose offer conforms to the requirements and offers the best value, considering ability to meet specifications, past experience, and price. Conformance to specifications is considered more favorable than price.

• The government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest-priced offer based on best value tradeoffs.

• Evaluation factors include: Ability to meet technical specifications, Past Performance and prior experience, and Price.

• This acquisition is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference or attachment.

• Payment will be made via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• Several Wage Determinations for various Iowa counties are attached and applicable.

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

To provide chemical treatment for invasive species on approximately 1776.4 acres across various Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) and National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) in Iowa.

• Application of chemical to invasive species in wetland and grassland areas.

• Treatment areas are located in 35 counties of Iowa, with specific acreages listed for Kossuth, Greene, Guthrie, Hancock, Worth, Buena Vista, Clay, and Palo Alto counties.

• Application will be by individual plant or patch, not broadcast, to minimize chemical use.

• Terrain is rough and uneven, requiring application by ATVs/UTVs or off-road vehicles.

• Maps of treatment areas will be provided, and an on-site visit is required.

• Chemical application is scheduled between July 1st and October 15th annually, with specific dates determined by the station.

• Only chemicals and rates approved by the stations Pesticide Use Proposal are allowed.

• Vendor must hold a valid Iowa pesticide applicator license and all personnel must be certified commercial pesticide applicators in Iowa.

• Application must occur at wind speeds less than 10 mph (excluding inversion conditions).

• Application equipment must be calibrated prior to use.

• Pesticide application buffers must be used around sensitive areas.

• Ground application equipment only is permitted.

• Nozzles creating uniform, large droplet sizes to minimize drift are required.

• Pesticides are not to be applied to slopes greater than 5% if significant rainfall is predicted within 24 hours.

• Direct application to surface water is prohibited.

• The work will be performed in WPAs and NWRs throughout 35 counties in Iowa.

• Application occurs annually between July 1st and October 15th.

• Vendor must possess a valid Iowa pesticide applicator license and all applicators must be certified commercial pesticide applicators.

• Specific chemicals and rates must be approved by the station's Pesticide Use Proposal.

• Awareness of potential groundwater contamination in porous soils is required for certain chemicals (e.g., Garlon 3A or Element 3A).

• Maps of treatment areas will be provided.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4979, Revision 28) for Guthrie County, Iowa, and surrounding areas (Dallas, Madison, Polk, and Warren Counties). It lists various occupational classifications and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required under the Service Contract Act.

This document is crucial for any bidder on a federal contract in the specified geographic area that is subject to the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage and fringe benefit rates that must be paid to employees performing work under such a contract. Bidders must consult this determination to accurately calculate labor costs and ensure compliance with federal labor laws when preparing their proposals.

Wage Determination

This document provides the official wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act (SCA) for specific counties in Iowa (Calhoun, Emmet, Hamilton, Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Webster, Winnebago, and Wright).

• Occupational Listings: Details specific job titles and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Outlines required health and welfare benefits, including:
  • Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week / $962.00 per month).
  • Health & Welfare EO 13706: $5.09 per hour (or $203.60 per week / $882.27 per month) for contracts also covered by Executive Order 13706.
  • Vacation: Accrues based on years of service (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years).
  • Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Special Provisions: Includes notes on:
  • Applicability of Executive Orders 13706 and 13658.
  • Hazardous Pay Differentials (8% for high hazard, 4% for low hazard).
  • Uniform Allowance requirements.
  • Conformance Process for unlisted occupations.

This wage determination is critical for any bidder responding to a Service Contract Act-covered opportunity in the specified Iowa counties. It establishes the minimum labor costs that must be factored into proposals to ensure compliance with federal regulations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing contract work in specific geographic areas. Bidders must use this information to ensure they are compensating their employees appropriately for covered contracts.

• Geographic Area: Iowa Counties of Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Ida, Lyon, Obrien, Osceola, Sac and Sioux.
• Occupational Listings: Includes a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupational codes, and the minimum hourly wage rate for each.
• Footnotes: Indicates specific conditions or requirements for certain occupations, such as those related to computer employees, night pay, Sunday pay, and hazardous pay differentials.
• Fringe Benefits: States that fringe benefits required follow the occupational listing, implying that specific benefit rates may be associated with certain job categories.
• Revision Date: Revision No. 30, dated May 13, 2026.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals. Failure to comply with the specified minimum wages and fringe benefits can lead to contract violations. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages meet or exceed these rates for all covered employees.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination for Greene County, Iowa, under the Service Contract Act. It lists various occupations and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required for federal contracts.

This document is crucial for any bidder responding to a federal contract opportunity that falls under the Service Contract Act in Greene County, Iowa, and surrounding areas. It specifies the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees performing work on such contracts. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs align with these requirements to be compliant and competitive.