2019_REC_SITE_MOW_SOW_-_Marietta.docx

Wayne National Forest Mowing/Trimming of Marietta Unit Recreation Sites

STATEMENT OF WORK

The grass should be at a height between 2”- 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/weeds 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 is required. Grass shall be cut evenly, therefore Contractor will account for factors that may affect this such as wet grass or dull mower blades.

All sites are to be mowed/trimmed during the week prior to each major holiday, such as Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day.

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 as scheduled, or not mowed when requested to do so by the Forest Service, may cause a reduction of monthly payment amount for that area. Since the work may be done by the Forest Service or another contractor. In addition to the reduction of payment amount for that area, the contractor shall be liable for any other cost(s) 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.

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 include: cutting, trimming, raking, mulching, and removal of all debris of any kind.

Dates and times of mowing activities are at the 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.

Frontier Boat Launch From Marietta, OH, drive 7 miles north on State Hwy 7 (Ohio River Scenic Byway). The facility is located on the right less than 2 miles pass Frontier Middle & High School. GPS Lat/Long: 39.450703/ -81.130109 Mow a path to the oil rig (both sides of the gravel path and around the oil well), existing grassy areas, the toilet building and the kiosk 1x/week. (April - October) - 3.34 acres Hune Bridge Campground From Interstate 77, take Exit 1 (S.R. #7). Go towards Marietta on S.R. 7. Turn right at Acme Street (the first light). Acme St. ends at Greene Street. Turn right on Greene St. (S.R. 26). This campground is approximately 12 miles north of Lane Farm Campground. GPS Lat/Long: 39.509489/ -81.249664 Mow tent areas and area around toilet 2x/month - 0.3 acres; Trim and mow around social core areas, signage, spurs, structures, and drainage area 1x/month - 0.61 acres Kinderhook Horse Campground Take Hwy. 7 east/north from Marietta to Newport (17 miles). Turn north at the Kinderhook sign at County Road 25, two miles past Newport. Follow the road 0.8 miles to County Road 244 and the trailhead. GPS Lat/Long: 39.405644/ -81.224781 Mow areas adjacent to the road and parking lot once a month. Trim around signs and structures once a month. Mow under the trees once a season in late July or early August – 1x/year - 1.17 acres. Mow /trim road edges, parking area, signs, buildings – 1x/month - 1 acre

Lamping Homestead Campground This campground is located on S.R. 537, 2 miles from S.R. 26 (approximately 35 miles from Marietta). GPS Lat/Long: 39.630215/ -81.190561 Mow meadow – 2x/month – 1.2 acres; Mow/trim path around pond, to cemetery, to shelter, top and pond side of dam – 1x/month - 2.7 acres; Dam slope on stream side and around outlet pool trim once in August - use weed trimmers for slopes and along water’s edge; Mow/trim under the trees once a season in late July or early August – 1x/season – 1.34 acres Lane Farm Campground Take S.R. 78 North to Buchtel. Look for sign. Access road is on the left. GPS Lat/Long: 39.48319686 /-82.18138393 Mow/trim area next to Hwy. 26, camp access road and grassy island 1x/month – 0.69 acres; Mow/trim the areas around the spurs and tenting areas 2x/month - 0.33 acres Leith Run Campground Trailhead is along State Route 7 between Newport and New Matamoras. Trail runs between State Highway 7 and SR 260. GPS Lat/Long coordinates for the area are 81° 6' 34.272" W; 39° 28' 32.5554" N Mow picnic areas, parking areas, tent only areas, signs, buildings – 1x/week 3.2 acres; Mow/trim entrance area, entrance sign, entrance road, dump station – 2x/month - 1.12 acres Ohio View Trailhead Trailhead is along State Route 7 between Newport and New Matamoras. Trail runs between State Highway 7 and SR 260. GPS Lat/Long coordinates for the area are 81° 6' 34.272" W; 39° 28' 32.5554" N Mow/trim along entrance road and highway edge and trim around signs – 1x/month - 0.15 acres Ring Mill Campground The Ring Mill campground is 3 miles off S.R. 26, on County Road 68 (32 miles north of Marietta.) GPS Lat/Long: 39.479074/ -81.107216 Mow single path around spurs, tent areas, median area, historic structure, picnic shelter, toilet 1x/month – 0.97 acres Scenic River Trailhead From Marietta, OH, drive 7 miles north on State Hwy 7 (Ohio River Scenic Byway). The facility is located on the left approx. 1/4 before Leith Run Campground. There is a brown storage building at the trailhead. GPS Lat/Long: 39.443652/ -81.161380 Mow/trim path, signs, building – 1x/month - 0.15 acres; Mow grassy median in late July, early August – 1x/year - 0.04 acres