Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement.pdf
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This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines grounds maintenance requirements for the USDA Grassland Soil and Water Research Laboratory facility in Temple, TX. The contractor must provide labor and equipment for mowing, edging/weed eating, debris removal, lawn fertilization, and shrub/hedge trimming services. The work includes 37 annual mowing services, 38 trash/debris pickups, 4 shrub/hedge trimmings, and 2 lawn fertilizations, all to be performed Monday-Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM, with each mowing service completed within one day.
The period of performance runs from March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2030, consisting of a base year and four option years. Key requirements include mechanical edging (no chemical edging permitted), debris removal and disposal, blowing off surfaces, and fertilizer/weed killer applications suitable for Bermuda and St. Augustine grasses. The contract excludes tree trimming, insect/disease control, and sprinkler system maintenance. The contractor must maintain sufficient staff and equipment to complete services in one day and accommodate occasional schedule changes for special events or VIP visits.
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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Performance Work Statement
Contents Project Title
General Information
1.0 Background and Purpose
2.0 Definitions
Contractor Requirements
3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks
4.0 Deliverable / Schedule
5.0 Performance Requirement Measures
Project Title Grounds maintenance at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Grassland Soil and Water Research Laboratory (GSWRL) facility in Temple, TX.
General Information
1.0 Background and Purpose
Contract provides labor and equipment to accomplish grounds maintenance (mowing, edging/weed eating, blow off, lawn fertilization, and trimming of shrubs/hedges.
2.0 Definitions
USDA – U.S. Department of Agriculture ARS – Agricultural Research Service GSWRL – Grassland, Soil & Water Research Laboratory
Contractor Requirements
3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks
All services shall be completed Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (no weekends). Contractor shall have sufficient staff and equipment to complete a single mowing service in one day. Barring a weather interruption, a regular mowing service shall not take more than one day to complete.
On infrequent occasions when special events are planned, or VIP's expected, request will be made to alter regularly-scheduled day of service so that grounds are freshly manicured for event/visitors.
Specifications:
• Mowing: All specified areas shall be mowed per schedule in Section 4.0 below. Trash and debris shall be removed prior to mowing (to include fallen tree limbs). Contractor is responsible for disposal of trash/debris and clippings.
• Edging, weed eating: All sidewalks and curbs shall be vertically edged. Weed eating shall be completed around all trees and other objects in specified areas, including all curbs, sidewalks, perimeter chain link fence, using mechanical weed eaters. NO chemical edging permitted.
• Blow off: All porches, docks, sidewalks, curbs shall be blown off to remove all leaves, debris, etc.
• Lawn fertilization: A fertilizer/weed killer combination shall be applied to all lawn areas two (2) times per year with applications suitable for Bermuda and St. Augustine grasses, per schedule above.
• Trim shrubs & hedges: All shrubs and hedges shall be trimmed four (4) times per year or as needed to maintain neat appearance, or per schedule above. Contractor responsible for disposal of trash/debris.
Contractor employees shall exercise due care around vehicles that may be parked in/around areas to be mowed.
Contract does not include tree trimming, insect/disease control, or maintenance of the sprinkler system. These items will be addressed as needs arise and quotes will be solicited separately from this contract.
4.0 Deliverable / Schedule
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Services to Include Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Total
Mow, edge, weed eat, blow off 0 1 3 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 2 2 37
Pick up trash & debris 1 1 3 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 2 2 38
Trim shrubs & hedges 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 4
Fertilize lawn 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2
5.0 Performance Requirement Measures
Performance will be measured by results of requirements.
- Government requires the grounds to be clean, attractive, manicured according to above schedule.
- Services will be completed Monday – Friday, and in a single day (barring weather delays).
6.0 Period of Performance
The period of performance of this contract is from March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2030, as follows:
Base Period: March 1, 2025 thru February 28, 2026
Option Year 1: March 1, 2026 thru February 28, 2027
Option Year 2: March 1, 2027 thru February 28, 2028
Option Year 3: March 1, 2028 thru February 28, 2029
Option Year 4: March 1, 2029 thru February 28, 2030
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