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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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AMENDMENT NUMBER 0002 (03/02/2026):

VENDOR QUESTIONS RECEIVED AS OF 02/28/2026 AND

GOVERNMENT RESPONSES.

NOTICE: STATEMENT OF WORK-REVISED IS INCLUDED

IN THIS AMENDMENT. NO OTHER CHANGES.

QUESTION 1: Regarding the requirement for Fed

Connect® registration, could you please clarify the following: Is a registered account required at the time of bid submission (March

6th) to submit the proposal through the portal, or is registration only required post-award for contract administration purposes?

RESPONSE: Registration is required post-award for the awarded company.

QUESTION 2: Regarding FAR 52.223-1 (Biobased

Product Certification), could you please clarify how this specifically applies to the landscaping scope of work? Specifically, are there mandatory biobased requirements for products such as mulch, fertilizers, soil amendments, or equipment lubricants?

Additionally, what documentation should the contractor provide to verify that these products meet the USDA BioPreferred standards during the performance of the contract?

RESPONSE: Please thoroughly review the clause

FAR 52.223-1 for information. The Contractor is required to provide proof of using biobased products upon request of the Government.

QUESTION 3: Turf Acreage vs. Total Acreage

The SOW mentions the site is approximately 9.7 acres. Could the government provide an estimate of the actual mowable turf acreage versus areas occupied by buildings, pavement, and wooded sections?

RESPONSE: Mowable turf is approximately 1.25 acres

QUESTION 4: Leaf Collection and Removal

Given that Moon Township, PA, experiences

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(C) significant leaf fall in the autumn, does the

"Mowing and Trimming" or "Cleanup" requirement in October and November include the complete collection and off-site disposal of leaves from the 9.7-acre property, or is mulching-in-place preferred?

RESPONSE: Yes, leaves must be disposed of off-site. Statement of Work, Performance

Standards and Guideline Requirements, Section

1, sub-section ix. Cleanup has been revised to make this clarification. The text now reads:

Cleanup: All grass clippings, weeds, debris from pruning and dethatching, and leaves shall be removed from the project premises as necessary. Walks and driveways shall be kept free of equipment and debris. Exterior walls of building shall be kept free of soil. When on the job site, police entire grounds to remove all trash, debris, and leaves. This shall include the vehicle parking lots, walkways, and lawn areas. Contractor shall remove and dispose of all clippings, weeds, debris, and leaves at an approved public or commercial dumpsite.

Also, Statement of Work, Performance Standards and Guideline Requirements, Section 1, sub-section x. Aeration and Dethatching has been revised to delete the last sentence

“Contractor shall remove and dispose of all debris at an approved public or commercial dumpsite” because this sentence has been moved to end of Statement of Work, Performance

Standards and Guideline Requirements, Section

1, sub-section ix. Cleanup.

QUESTION 5: Water Access

The SOW states the government will provide electrical power. Is on-site water access also available for the contractor’s use during fertilization, overseeding, or the cleaning of paved surfaces?

RESPONSE: Yes, water access is available via two hose-spigots.

QUESTION 6: Mulch Specifications

Section viii (Mulching) requires bark mulch in

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(C) the month of May. Does the government have a specific preference for the type or color of mulch (e.g., Triple-ground hardwood, dyed brown/black, or cedar)?

RESPONSE: Dark brown, no preference on type.

QUESTION 7: Hourly Rates for Additional Work.

The SOW (Page 14) mentions compensation for

"Additional Work" at an hourly rate. Since the price sheet focuses on monthly fees, where should the contractor list their proposed hourly labor rate and material markup for these

"as-needed" services?

RESPONSE: Statement of Work section

“Additional Work Outside the Statement of Work” has been deleted.

QUESTION 8: Total Number of Payments. The

CLINs specify a period of performance from

March through November. Can the government confirm that there will be a total of nine (9) equal monthly payments per contract year?

RESPONSE: Yes, nine (9) equal monthly payments are anticipated for each contract year;

however, a monthly payment may be prorated if all necessary services have not been provided.

AMENDMENT NUMBER 0001 (02/24/2026):

CORRECTIONS TO CLARIFY THIS IS FOR LANDSCAPE

SERVICES AT THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE (NWS)

WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE (WFO) LOCATED IN MOON

TOWNSHIP, PA.

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Section III - Description/Specifications

Summary of Clause Changes:

Clause STATEMENT OF WORK-REVISED is incorporated as follows:

STATEMENT OF WORK-REVISED (SOW)

Landscape Services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) located in Moon Township, PA

1. SCOPE OF WORK

A. Place of performance shall be as follows: National Weather Service, Forecast Office, 192 Shafer Road, Moon Township, PA 15108. The project site consists of approximately 9.7 acres, parts of which are occupied by buildings, roads, walkways, and other paved surfaces.

B. All work performed under this contract shall meet the quality and performance standards as identified. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, material, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform Grounds Maintenance from April 1, 2025 to November 30, 2029. Work shall be in a manner that shall maintain healthy grass, shrubs, and plants, and present a neat and professional appearance.

C. It is the responsibility of the contractor to comply with all applicable state and federal laws governing the health and safety of its employees, including all regulations promulgated under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Such compliance shall include, but not be limited to, ensuring that all employees are properly trained for the work to be performed and have been supplied with all necessary protective and safety equipment. The Government, at its discretion, may request written safety plans or guidelines for its records.

D. If services cannot be performed due to adverse weather, the Contractor shall perform any and all scheduled services the next duty day with no degradation to existing scheduled services.

2. SUPPLIES, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND UTILITIES.

A. Government Furnished:

Electrical power shall be provided on grounds for the Contractor to operate such equipment, as necessary, in the performance of this contract.

B. Contractor Furnished:

i. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, materials, and employee training necessary to achieve the quality performance standards of the work in this contract, unless otherwise specified herein.

a. Training shall include all applicable OSHA and other related standards. The Contractor shall submit all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for any materials used under this contract containing dangerous or warning labels to the Government Contact Point (GCP) within ten (10) days after contract award date.

b. Furnish employees with appropriate Personal Protection Equipment to meet OSHA standard 1910.132(a) which states: Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation, or physical contact.

ii. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment necessary to accomplish the work under this contract. All equipment shall meet all applicable OSHA standards. Contractor shall not use any unsafe equipment or any equipment in need of repair.

3. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

A. Within five (5) days of the contract start date, the Contractor shall submit in writing, the name of the Site Manager and an alternate to the GCP. The Contractor shall supply telephone, cell phone, and/or pager numbers to the GCP for use in contacting the Site Manager. The Site Manager shall conduct overall management coordination and shall be the central point of contact with the Government for performance of all work under this contract. The Site Manager shall be authorized to receive any notices of deficiency in contract performance. The notices may include, but not be limited to, the following: non-performance of work, deficiencies in work performed, and notices of proposed payment deductions due to the above. This may be in the form of written and/or verbal communications. The Site Manager shall be available weekdays between the hours of 8:00am and 3:00pm, within twenty-four (24) hours to meet at the facility to discuss problems.

B. All personnel employed by the Contractor shall be experienced in the type of work involved and familiar with the specifications of this contract.

C. Contractor personnel shall conduct all operations in such a manner as to minimize any inconvenience in the use of the facilities to the occupants.

D. Contractor personnel shall wear all appropriate personal protection equipment as required by OSHA standards.

E. Contractors shall provide documentation of training completion for all on-site employees to the Contracting Officer ten (10) business days prior to the start date in accordance with 1330-52.222-70, NOAA Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Policy.

(http://www.ago.noaa.gov/quicklinks/harassment_training.html ). Training shall be retaken and documentation shall be provided to the Contracting Officer within ten (10) business days prior to the start of each exercised option year.

4. SCHEDULING WORK AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Within five (5) workdays of the contract start date, and annually thereafter for option periods, the Contractor shall submit to the GCP, schedules and plans to accomplish required services throughout the year. If changes need to be made to reduce conflicts with Government operations, special events, or other occurrences, the Contractor shall meet with the GCP and revise the schedule as necessary. The GCP can request changes to the monthly work schedule so spacing of services is distributed to meet the needs of the Government. The Contract shall not deviate from this schedule without prior approval http://www.ago.noaa.gov/quicklinks/harassment_training.html from the GCP.

5. SECURITY

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the following security aspects of work performed under this contract.

i. Contractor’s Security Point of Contact The contractor shall submit a point of contact for security related matters.

ii. Physical Security The contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for Contractor use. The Contractor shall maintain physical security management of all operational areas, equipment, data, forms, and products.

iii. The Contractor and/or employee(s) should sign in on the security log sheet when entering the property and should sign out when leaving the property.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND GUIDELINE REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: All services provided under this contract are required to meet the quality and performance standards described herein.

1. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and supervision to perform grounds maintenance and landscape services as identified in the Statement of Work.

A. The following guidelines describe what is considered to be the normal industry quality and performance standards for intended services under this type of contract.

B. The following guidelines are for references only and final results shall be the determining factor for the success of failure of this contract. Performance shall be based on the Contractor’s effort in meeting the performance and quality standards, not the frequency or method of performance.

i. Mowing and Trimming Operations:

1. Grass shall be cut from March 1 to November 30 of each year with a frequency to maintain its length between 2” and 3” height at all times. Note: The frequency needed to achieve this specification may vary through the season depending on weather conditions, but typically requires weekly service through much of the growing season.

2. Grass and weeds shall be trimmed around trees, shrubs, buildings, fences, poles, posts, fire hydrants, parking lot bumper blocks, and other fixed obstacles. Trimming height shall match surrounding area grass height. All areas shall be trimmed concurrent with mowing.

3. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining awareness by monitoring the growth of the grass and scheduling cutting/mowing operations as required to maintain its length to specification above.

4. The Contractor shall prevent scalping and uneven cutting. Precautions shall include removal or repair of equipment causing unnecessary damage or procedures causing unsatisfactory mowing.

5. The Contractor shall replace shrubs and trees damaged as a result of its service provision at no additional cost to the Government. If a plant should die or become unhealthy subsequently due to damage caused by the Contractor, the Contractor shall replace the damaged plant or tree with a plant or tree of the same species and size. Plant or tree replacement shall occur within fifteen (15) days of identified damage. The Government is not responsible for damage to contractor’s equipment due to trash, debris, or uneven terrain.

6. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure their trimming and mowing services do not damage trees. If grass seeding is needed to repair damaged areas, use a compatible grass seed mixture.

7. The Contractor shall maintain all open drainage systems; open culverts under driveways and roads free of debris, trash, limbs, leaves, and grass clippings.

8. Grass clippings shall be removed or mulched to provide a uniform appearance after mowing. All improved grounds shall look well manicured at all times.

ii. Fertilize Grounds: The Contractor shall furnish and apply a slow-release fertilizer in two (2) separate treatments; once in late Spring (i.e. late April or early May), and once again in the early Fall (i.e.

September or early October).

iii. Overseed: In the late Fall of each year (i.e. later in October or November), the Contractor shall aerate the grounds (see specifications in Section x below), and furnish and spread grass seed over the entire lawn. Seed shall be a mix that does well in Western Pennsylvania’s climate and is weed-free, at a minimum weight per 1,000 sq. ft. appropriate to the type of seed used (typically 2 lbs per 1000 sq. ft. for Kentucky Bluegrass, but higher for other grass types).

iv. Edging: Grass shall be cut back from all edges 0.5” or 1.5” and not cut deeper than 1.5” to 2”. Edging shall include removal of vegetation from cracks, and expansion joints in sidewalks, driveways, stone landscaping, and curbs. Grass shall not extend over the edge of parking lots, concrete streets, pads, sidewalks, driveways, paved areas, or curbs in all areas. During the first year of this contract, edging shall be established around evergreen trees where the grass intersects the mulch bed. During the option years of this contract, this edging shall be maintained.

v. Weed Control: Lawns shall be maintained to show continual progress in removal of annual and perennial weeds, including all clover and coarse grass species. Parking lots, plant beds, walkways, stone landscaping, and patio area shall be kept free of weeds, grasses, leaves, and debris. Planting beds shall be kept free of weeds, grasses, leaves, and debris. Sprays specific for problem vegetation are permitted. Contractor shall use Roundup for weed treatment within the fenced-in space surrounding the radar buildings.

vi. Lime Application: The Contractor shall furnish and apply pelletized lime once in the Fall (October or early November) at a minimum rate of 40 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.

vii. Tree Pruning: Remove dead, damaged, or diseased wood from all trees (within 6 feet from the ground). This is a continuous requirement.

viii. Mulching: During the month of May, the Contractor shall provide and place bark mulch throughout all plant beds. Quantities supplied must be sufficient to maintain planting bed areas with a minimum mulch depth of two (2) to four (4) inches. A sample of mulch shall be submitted to the GCP prior to application.

ix. Cleanup: All grass clippings, weeds, debris from pruning and dethatching, and leaves shall be removed from the project premises as necessary. Walks and driveways shall be kept free of equipment and debris. Exterior walls of building shall be kept free of soil. When on the job site, police entire grounds to remove all trash, debris, and leaves. This shall include the vehicle parking lots, walkways, and lawn areas. Contractor shall remove and dispose of all clippings, weeds, debris, and leaves at an approved public or commercial dumpsite.

x. Aeration and Dethatching: During the Spring (i.e. in April or early May) and again in late Fall (coincident with overseeding discussed in Section iii above), the entire lawn area shall be aerated using a powered aerator set to remove cores cleanly without tearing or otherwise damaging the turf. Coring tines shall be at least 2” in depth. In the Spring only, following aeration, the entire lawn shall be dethatched using a powered vertical mower. Thatch shall be removed to within ¼” of the ground surface.

xi. Dormant Oil Spray: In early Spring when temperature will remain above 40F (i.e. early April), dormant oil spray shall be used on evergreens, ornamental trees and shrubs within the plant beds as an insecticide/fungicide treatment.

xii. Final Work: During the last two weeks of November, the Contractor shall leave all tree mounds and rock beds in a weed-free condition. Grass shall be mowed, weather conditions permitting, regardless of height in order to leave the grounds ready for Winter.

ITEMIZED SERVICES REQUIREMENT SHEET

The following are services INCLUDED under this contract. The following are major service items and therefore some minor or sub item services may not be listed.

1. Aeration and Dethatching

2. Edging

3. Fertilizing

4. Grass Mowing

5. Lime

6. Mulching

7. Pruning

8. Trimming

9. Weeding

10. Bed Preparation and Maintenance

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

The government reserves the right to inspect for quality control. Inspection of work performed under the contract shall be accomplished jointly with the Contractor’s supervisor and the GCP once a month.

The GCP and Contractor shall determine the specific date for inspection. Any corrective action required as a result of an inspection shall be accomplished prior to the monthly billing for that period. The GCP, at any time, may request correction or improvement of maintenance practices if they are found to fall below the standards of the contract specifications. The Contractor shall be notified in writing of deficiencies in performance. Prompt corrective action shall be taken by the Contractor upon written notice of any deficiency.

The preferred method of resolving deficiencies is to allow re-performance to correct the deficiencies.

The Contractor shall be provided with the opportunity to correct substandard performance within one business day. When substandard performance is not corrected within the specified timeframe or the Contractor refuses to re-perform the service, the unsatisfactory service is logged as a deficiency.

Deductions for deficiencies shall be calculated as 1/30th of the monthly unit price for each day that the Contractor fails to correct.

LOCATION

National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office 192 Shafer Road Moon Township, PA 15108-1093

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base Year: Date of Award - February 28, 2027 Option Year 1: March 1, 2027 - February 29, 2028 Option Year 2: March 1, 2028 - February 28, 2029 Option Year 3: March 1, 2029 - February 28, 2030 Option Year 4: March 1, 2030 - February 28, 2031

GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT

To be provided in award

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110