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Wetland and Aquatic Research Center Lafayette, LA

PROJECT TITLE:

Landscaping & Lawn Care Performance Work Statement

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

C.1.

INTRODUCTION

The Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (WARC) is located in a fenced in area consisting of approximately 19 acres of University of Lafayette Louisiana (ULL) property with a total of 107,361 SQ FT of building space. The WARC requires complete landscaping & lawn care (approximately 15 acres) outside and inside fenced in areas of WARC property.

C.2.

BACKGROUND

The WARC Headquarters is in the research park of ULL. WARC hosts many community events and this requirement is needed to keep the lawn and other grounds clean and orderly for visitors and staff. The parking lots at the center are always full Monday – Friday so weekends are when this work will be completed.

C.3.

SCOPE

The Contractor shall furnish all necessary management, supervision, labor, and equipment (except as otherwise specified), and shall plan, schedule, coordinate, and assure effective performance of lawn services for the entire duration of contract. The service shall include all functions normally considered a part of a satisfactory mowing service.

C.4.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS AND DELIVERABLES

C.4.1:

During the performance of its work, the Contractor shall report all obvious deficiencies (e.g., drainage problems/water puddles, safety hazards, broken windows/lights etc.) to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) as soon as possible.

C.4.2 The Contractor must quote on the price per mowing following the schedules as listed below. Manager, to view the area before bidding since mowing includes cramped areas around buildings, trees, ponds, parking lots, and fences.

a. January (one mowing) **

b. February (one mowing) **

c. March (two mowing’s)

d. April (three mowing’s)

e. May (four mowing’s)

f. June (four mowing’s)

g. July (four mowing’s)

h. August (four mowing’s)

i. September (four mowing’s)

j. October (two mowing’s)

k. November (one mowing) **

l. December (one mowing) **

(** denotes as required)

This equates to 31 mowing’s.

C.4.3.

Buildings will be string trimmed around the entire building, steps, walkways, base of building, parking area for employees and the public, driveways, and sidewalks. The same areas should be leaf blown and cleaned from trimmings and debris. Any broken windows must be reported to the Facility Manager/COR. All ant areas/piles will be treated with approved and environmentally friendly substances.

C.4.4.

Swamp Pond area will be string trimmed at edges around entire pond and mowed.

Careful attention shall be taken around light fixtures, windows, and experimental devices and equipment. All ant areas/piles will be treated with approved and environmentally friendly substances.

C.4.5.

The small Green-House (GH) area will be string trimmed at edges around the entire GH area and mowed. Careful attention shall be taken around light fixtures, windows and experimental devices and equipment. All ant areas/piles will be treated with approved and environmentally friendly substances.

C.4.6.

Time Line: Work may not begin without the approval of a timeline by the COR; timeline shall begin with the Notice To Proceed (NTP) and indicate the number of days to completion. The timeline will be the reference to which the contractor's progress and efforts are compared.

C.4.7. An organized site visit will be scheduled upon request for an appointment with the referenced POC: Eric Pelletier at epelletier@usgs.gov or (337)266-8507(O) (337) 772-8606 (Cell). Site Address:700 Cajundome Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70506.

C.4.8. Work Hours, Outages and Interruptions: All parking lot areas will be performed after hours or weekends. Other areas around the center can be performed between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday unless previous arrangements have been made with the COR. Inclement weather may force closure of the facility. No work will be performed on federal holidays without exception.

C.4.9. Proper signage and barriers will be provided to restrict Center personnel from work areas and no hazardous conditions should be present in unmarked areas.

C.4.10. Changes/Clarifications: All work must be completed as shown in the contract documents. “No cost” change orders shall be submitted in writing to the Contacting Officer (CO) detailing why the work cannot be completed as shown and suggesting corrective action(s) by the contractor. The CO shall provide written consent to the proposed changes before the contractor may proceed with the changed work. The Contacting Officer’s approval must be received before commencing work which will alter the price, scope or terms of the contract.

C.4.11. Disposal and Transporting of Debris and Material: All materials and construction debris shall be removed from the work area and placed in an approved dumpster or removed from the site by the contractor.

C.4.12. Materials and Tools: The COR shall designate areas where the contractor can store or place materials and equipment for short-term storage. There is limited space on site for the storage of contractor equipment. Storage and security of materials and equipment as required for the performance of the contract requirements are the responsibility of the contractor. Upon completion of the contract, the contractor shall remove all equipment and excess materials, and shall restore the site to its original condition, as approved by the COR, at no additional cost to the Government.

C.4.13. Contractor Smoking Regulations: There shall be no smoking in any buildings at any time; smoking is permitted in designated smoking areas only.

C.4.14. Special Conditions: The work completed under these specifications shall be on the highest professional quality and craftsmanship. All materials furnished herein shall be complete and in compliance with manufacturer’s recommendations and designs. Contractor shall supply all components of the specified materials utilized as recommended by the manufacturer, whether specifically designated in these specifications or not.

C.4.15. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with all Federal, State, and Local Safety codes that are applicable to hazard material, electrical and fire codes. If there are any conflict between these specifications and codes, the stringent requirement shall apply.

C.4.16.

No chemicals will be used without COR approval.

C.4.17.

No pollinating areas will be cut or trimmed.

C.5.

SUPPLIES, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND UTILITIES

C.5.1.

As a government agency dedicated to “working with others to conserve and protect wetlands, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people,” WARC strives to incorporate the most ecologically sound and environmentally beneficial technologies, materials, and practices into all aspects of planning and operations. WARC has implemented strategies to reduce the environmental impacts while practicing environmental management.

C.5.2.

No mowing equipment or tools will be supplied by WARC. All mowing equipment, tools, and supplies needed to meet contract specifications will be provided by the contractor. This includes, but is not limited to riding mowers, push mowers, weed and bush trimmers, leaf blowers, and trash bags. All equipment to be used in the performance of work described herein is subject to the approval of the COR.

C.5.3.

Supervision: To ensure performance and accomplishment of the work as outlined herein, the Contractor shall provide adequate and competent supervision always for all work to be accomplished by the Contractor’s employees. When contract work is in progress, supervisory personnel shall be available always to receive notices, reports, or requests from the Facility Manager/COR or his authorized representative. At no time shall Government representatives direct or supervise the activities of the Contractor’s employees.