18Q0007_SOW_ARD.docx

Wayne National Forest Mowing/Trimming of Athens Unit Recreation Sites

STATEMENT OF WORK

The contractor will mow grass between a minimum height of 2” and a maximum height of 3.5” within the approved list of Wayne National Forest developed recreation areas, such as campgrounds, picnic areas, swim areas, boat launches, and trailheads. Contractor will not be expected to move items that may be stored on the grass except for picnic tables (if not anchored).

Mowing of the sites shall be done with a suitable type rotary or flail mower. In addition, all grass around buildings, shelters, trees, shrubs, signs, bulletin boards, lamp posts, trash bins, grills, fire rings, landscape boulders, and other obstructions shall be trimmed with a string trimmer.

Contractor shall not exceed the maximum number of cuttings without written authority from the Contracting Officer (CO).

A neat appearance and reduced height of grasses and vegetation in the recreation areas and around buildings, shelters, trees, shrubs, signs, bulletin boards, lamp posts, trash bins, grills, fire rings, landscape boulders, and other obstructions. Grass shall be cut evenly, therefore Contractor will account for factors that may affect this such as wet grass or dull mower blades.

All areas will be mowed to the maximum extent possible as defined by barriers such as roads, streams, wooded areas, etc.

Sites may need rock, tree branch, and debris clean-up prior to mowing. This will be the responsibility of the mowing contractor.

Care is to be taken not to damage vehicles, camper trailers/RVs, tents, and other structures parked or located within the recreation areas.

Contractor will mow/trim/rake in a direction that prevents grass and debris from being blown onto vehicles, structures, pavement or waterbodies.

Camping spurs, parking areas, sidewalks and other access routes are to be cleaned of grass clippings after mowing/trimming.

Contractor shall provide traffic control signage and other traffic control devices and techniques if necessary to ensure the safety of individuals visiting the area.

All sites will be mowed to the schedule described below. Contract services shall not be performed on weekends or holidays.

All sites not mowed to the schedule or not mowed when requested to do so by the Forest Service may have deduction of monthly payments for that area and the work done by the Forest Service or another contractor. In addition to the deduction of payment for that area, the contractor shall be liable for any other cost incurred by the government to get the work completed. The Contractor shall be subject to the provisions of FAR 52.249-8.

The number of mowings for each site shown in the Schedule of Item is an estimated number, the actual number of mowings may vary from month to month as the growing season demands. Some months (during peak growing season) may need mowed more frequently than other months. The mowing schedule will be agreed upon, in advance, with the Forest Service Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

Contractor will only charge a single Unit Price at each location for each individual mowing, back to back mowings within the same week is not permitted. Each site mowing must be inclusive of cutting, trimming, raking, mulching, and removal of all debris of any kind in order to meet industry standards for landscaping best management practices.

Dates and times of mowing activities are at a contractor’s discretion but must not interfere with use of the premises or cause any safety hazards to employees or the general public.

Option year may be issued if contractor performs to our satisfaction for the first period of this award.

There is NO site visit scheduled for this project. Interested parties are encouraged to utilize the attached project map to conduct their own site visit prior to submitting their quotes.

The following is a list of recreation sites with directions to each site and their respective mowing frequency and size.

Bowl OHV Trailhead Follow signs off Highway 33, approximately 2 mi. south of intersection of Hwy 595 and Highway 33. Bowl Trailhead is between Red Oak and White Oak Trailheads. GPS Lat/Long: 39.493011 / -82.286361 Mow helispots once per season in late July or early August. Trim vegetation around toilet once a month. Signs, structures – 1x/month - 0.02 acres; Helispots – 1x/season - 0.02 acres Burr Oak Cove Campground Located a half mile east of Highway 13, Burr Oak Cove is only a short distance from Burr Oak Reservoir. GPS Lat/Long: 39.551126 / -82.057750.

Mow/trim around the toilet building, tent areas (esp. sunny areas), signs and other structures once a month - 0.86 acres. Mow/trim the edges of the campground spurs and road 2x/season - 1.88 acres Elm OHV Trailhead Follow signs off Highway 33, approximately 2 mi. south of intersection of Hwy 595 and Highway 33. GPS Lat/Long: 39.482675 / -82.292444 Mow/trim around the toilet building, the kiosk and bulletin board once a month. Signs, structures – 1x/month - 0.11 acres

Long Ridge OHV Trailhead Take S.R. 78 North approx. 2 miles pass Buchtel. Look for signs. Access to trailhead is on the left. Take Forest Service Road 758 for 2.09 miles to trailhead. GPS Lat/Long: 39.48319686 / -82.18138393 Mow/trim around the toilet building, the kiosk, bulletin board, signs, structures, edges of road – 1x/month - 0.02 acres; Edge of parking area – 1x/season - 0.11 acres Monday Creek OHV Trailhead Take S.R. 78 North to Buchtel. Look for sign. Access road is on the left. GPS Lat/Long: 39.48319686 /-82.18138393 Mow the edges of the parking area 1x/season in late July or early August. Mow/trim around toilet building, the kiosk and bulletin board – 1x/month 0.02 acres; Signs, structures – 1x/month - 0.02 acres Monroe Outlook Trailhead Take S.R. 13 pass Burr Oak Campground. Take Township Road 295 on the right. Then take right onto Irish Ridge Road (C.R. 16) to trailhead. GPS Lat/Long: 39.590635/-82.054912 Mow/trim around toilet building and the kiosk – 1x/month - 0.02 acres; Parking area – 2x/season - 0.3 acres New Straitsville OHV Trailhead Highway 595, 2 mi. south of New Straitsville, OH. GPS Lat/Long: 39.572143/-82.2445 Mow/trim around the parking once every two months. Mow/trim around signs, structures – 1x/month - 0.05 acres North Country/Stone Church Trailhead Take Old Town Road (T-38) north out of New Straitsville, OH to T-290. Take a left on T-136 for a 1/4 mile then take right onto T-190 and go 2 miles. Trailhead will be on the left. GPS Lat/Long: 39.616213/ -82.285303 Mow/trim around the toilet building, signs and other structures 1x/month. Mow parking area until area is graveled – 3x/season - 0.34 acres; Mow/trim around entrance section of trail – 2x/season - 0.51 acres Old Stone Church Horse Camp/ Trailhead Take State Route 93 out of Shawnee. Turn left on County Road 38. The Horse Camp and main trailhead is on the right, the old primitive campground trail head is further on to the west. GPS Lat/Long: 39.607697 / -82.248655 Mow/trim under trees – 1x/season - 0.58 acres; Mow/trim parking area and trail entrance 3x/season - 0.58 acres

Ora Anderson Trailhead From US 33 near Haydenville, OH take S.R. 595 north for 2.8 miles. Turn onto SR 278 and travel for 1.8 miles. Follow the signs to the parking area. GPS Lat/Long: 39.51025 / -82.26157 Mow/brush under the trees once a season in late July or early August, before seed heads ripen. Mow/trim path, parking lot perimeter 1x/season - 0.77 acres Red Oak OHV Trailhead Follow signs off Highway 33, approximately 2 mi. south of intersection of Hwy 595 and Highway 33. GPS Lat/Long: 39.485643 / -82.291711 Mow/brush along edge of path and perimeter of parking area once a season in late July or early August, before seed heads ripen. Mow/trim around signs, structures – 1x/season - 0.04 acres Sand Run Picnic This lake and picnic area is located north of Nelsonville. Follow State Route 278 to County Road 28 then turn right at the sign for Sand Run. GPS Lat/Long: 39.5260 / -82.2609 Mow/trim around the toilet building, signs, picnic area, grills, dam – 1x/month - 1.91 acres Scarlet Oak OHV Trailhead Follow signs off Highway 33, approximately 2 mi. south of intersection of Hwy 595 and Highway 33. GPS Lat/Long: 39.482075 / -82.28638 Mow/trim around signs, structures – 1x/month - 0.07 acres Stone Church Horse Camp Take State Route 93 out of Shawnee, OH. Turn left on County Road 38. The horse camp and main trailhead is on the right. The old primitive campground/trailhead is approx. 1 mile west on CR 38. GPS Lat/Long: 39.609223 / -82.241087 Mow/trim horse corral medians, signs, structures – 1x/month - 0.19 acres; Mow/trim under trees – 1x/season - 0.33 acres Sycamore OHV Trailhead Follow signs off Highway 33, approximately 2 mi. south of intersection of Hwy 595 and Highway 33. GPS Lat/Long: 39.47801048 /-82.31059626 Mow area under trees at entrance 1x/season in late July or early August. Mow/trim around toilet building, signs and other structures – 1x/month - 0.04 acres; Mow/trim island medians between the corrals - 2x/month - 0.04 acres

Utah Ridge Pond Take Township Road T-293 off of U.S. Hwy. 33 pass Doanville, OH. GPS Lat/Long: 39.436199/ -82.170334 Mow/trim around toilet building, signs and other structures 1x/month 0.69 acres; Mow/trim path around pond, dam – 2x/season - 0.69 acres White Oak OHV Trailhead Follow signs off Highway 33, approximately 2 mi. south of intersection of Hwy 595 and Highway 33. GPS Lat/Long : 39.494429 / -82.281417 Mow/trim around toilet building, signs and other structures 1x/month - 0.17 acres Wildcat Hollow Trailhead To access the trailhead, take State Route 13 north from Athens. Turn at the sign past Tom Jenkins dam. There are two exits, CR 16 (Irish Ridge Road) then take a right onto Township Road 298. The road curves around to the left and should take you to the parking lot which should be marked. GPS Lat/Long: 39.57290/-82.03294 Mow/trim edge of the parking area, toilet building, path to toilet building, signs and other structures - 1x/month - 0.15 acres; Mow/trim under trees - 1x/season - 0.57 acres