Task_Order_1_Grass_Roots_2018_(4)_Final.pdf

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Task Order Statement of Work – Grass Roots Exhibit Spring Maintenance 6 April 2018

1. General description of work: In accordance with the IDIQ contract and the master SOW perform the following: Cleanup and maintenance of all landscaped beds and turf areas within the Grass Root Exhibit. Maintenance shall include weed control, edging, debris removal, mulch and other associated tasks in a 2 acre garden see attached map for general layout of area (1 pg., Exhibit 1, 15MAR2018). Contractor should field verify work areas on the map provided. These maps are based on aerial photography and not ground survey.

2. Leaf and Debris Removal: All leaf litter, plant debris, trash or other rubbish shall be removed from all landscape beds, walkways, roads and turf areas within the exhibit.

3. Stone and Path Repair: in areas indicated on attached map (1pg, Exhibit1 15MAR2018) repair paths with like material. Paths marked in blue require erosion repair and edging along mulch and turf.

4. Edging: All beds and tree circles shall be shovel edged to maintain a clear delineation between mulch and turf areas. All hardscapes shall be edged with string or metal trimmer to eliminate encroachment of turf and mulch into these areas. See Master SOW String trimming specification if used for edging.

5. Weed Control: All mulched areas within the exhibit area shall be hand weeded and treated with an approved pre-emergent herbicide.

6. Mulching: Contractor to supply and install double shredded hardwood mulch to all existing mulched areas within exhibit. Mulch shall be install at a minimum depth of 1 inch and no greater than 2 inches.

7. General comment applicable to this TO.

a. All chemicals for weed control must be approved by USNA Integrated Pest Management personnel prior to application.

b. All Paths must be free of tools and obstructions as this is an active exhibit with frequent visitors.

c. Contractor to protect pervious pavement from collecting debris during maintenance activities.

d. Contractor must verify field conditions, area size, accessibility and other site conditions that will affect their proposals. The maps provided are only conceptual and do not necessarily reflect the existing site.

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