1.4 IRD Mowing_PerformanceWorkStatement.pdf

Performance Work Statement

1.1 Description of Services and Introduction

The intent of this contract is to provide mowing and grounds maintenance services at the Wayne National Forest Ironton District office site, Vesuvius Portal Sign site, and the Quarters House and Work Center site.

The base contract period will be from April 1, 2020 to April 1, 2021.

The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, and supplies necessary for the mowing and grounds maintenance services in accordance with the technical specifications listed below. The contractor must abide by OSHA standards for work performed. The contractor shall have suitable and adequate equipment and trained personnel to complete the work within specifications.

Option year(s) will be issued if contractor performs satisfactorily for the first period of this award.

There is NO site visit scheduled for this project. Interested parties are encouraged to utilize the maps in Appendix A to conduct their own site visit prior to submitting their bids.

MOWING ACREAGES SHOWN ON THE MAPS ARE APPROXIMATE. EXISTING MOWED BOUNDARIES

EVIDENT ON THE GROUND AT EACH SITE TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER MOWING LIMITS SHOWN ON THE

MAPS, THESE MAPS ARE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY.

1.2 Background

The Wayne National Forest Ironton District Office site is approximately 2 +/- acres that needs to be mowed and weed trimmed on an as needed basis. The area includes a septic leach field. Heavy tractors and brush mowers will not be permitted in this area due to possible damage to the leach field. Self-propelled, walk behind mowers are suitable. Butterfly gardens are also on this site. Weed trim around and between the rows of the garden’s wood boxes.

The Vesuvius Portal Sign site is approximately 1.2 +/- acres that also needs mowed and weed trimmed on an as needed basis.

The Quarters House and Work Center site is approximately 1.6 +/- acres that also needs mowed and weed trimmed on an as needed basis.

The Vesuvius Portal Sign 2 site is approximately 0.02 +/- acres that also needs mowed and weed trimmed on an as needed basis.

All sites have trees and experience leaf litter as well as occasional tree limbs and branches falling to the ground.

Contractor does not need to move any equipment, trailers, etc. Weed trim and hand mow in and around what can be reached.

1.3 Objectives

The primary objective is to keep the Wayne National Forest Ironton District office site, Vesuvius Portal Sign site, and the Quarters House and Work Center sites mowed and weed trimmed during the growing seasons and cleared of leaf litter, fallen tree branches, or other debris of any kind. All work shall meet industry standards for groundskeeping best management practices.

• Mow the areas within the boundaries illustrated on the maps included in Appendix A.

• Weed trim around all objects and structures within the boundaries illustrated on the maps included in Appendix A, while avoiding damage to existing structures.

• Clean off sidewalks, structures, and parking lots of any grass clippings and leaf litter.

1.4 Location and Description

The Wayne National Forest Ironton District office site is located at 6518 SR 93 Pedro, OH. The Vesuvius Portal Sign, Quarters House and Work Center sites are located approximately 1 mile from the office site via CR 29.

See the location and directions map in Appendix A.

1.5 Technical Specifications

The Contractor and its representatives must always maintain a neat and orderly appearance and carry themselves in a professional manner while performing work on National Forest property.

The mowing and trimming will be performed in those areas illustrated on the site maps in Appendix A.

The contractor is responsible for all initial site preparation needed; this may include removing litter, tree branches and other debris before each mowing. No litter shall be driven over by any cutting device. All litter shall be removed from the site. Any tree limbs are to be dispersed evenly into the surrounding wooded areas or at designated disposal areas on the site.

All grass shall be kept at a height of 2-4 inches. “Scalping” of the grass will not be permitted. The number of mowings may vary depending upon growing conditions, weather, etc.

All work will be performed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. No work is to be performed on weekends or holidays. Working hours outside of the required time frame are allowed but must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

The entire mowing and trimming process shall be completed within one day for the sites unless weather prevents the completion within that timeframe.

All areas shall be mowed and trimmed in a manner that will not, in any way, damage live trees, structures, signs, posts, or any Forest Service property located within the designated area. The contractor is responsible for all damage incurred to Forest Service grounds, structures, trees, vehicles, or property of the public as a result of the services performed.

Grass clippings and leaf litter shall be swept, blown, or removed from sidewalks, parking lots, and structures.

Trimmed areas shall maintain the same grass height as the surrounding mowed areas to maintain a neat continuous appearance. Trimming shall be performed around structures, trees, curbs, posts, rock barriers, and walkways.

The contractor may choose to use mulching blades on mowers; however, all excessive mowed clippings shall be removed from the site on the same day.

Equipment, materials, tools, etc. shall be confined so as not to unduly encumber the premises and no equipment shall be left on the premises once services have been performed.

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms

The weekend is defined as Saturday and Sunday. Recognized holidays are those listed in the OPM Federal holiday schedule.

Litter is trash, such as paper, cans, and bottles, which is left lying in an open or public place.

Excessive mowed clippings shall be defined as piles or rows of grass and/or leaf clippings on top of the grass that are visible after mowing.

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