B09_A1_PWS_ROCR_Leaf_Removal_Serivces_Rev_7_15_16_0001.docx

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

Facilities, Design and Construction Facilities Management Branch WASHINGTON, DC

National Park Service Rock Creek Park (ROCR) Washington, District of Columbia PWS Leaf Removal Revised 7/15/2026

1. Summary of the Project The contractor is responsible for collecting leaves and ensuring their removal from the site. This contract is for removing leaves only.

2. Service Scope The Contractor shall:

Conduct two leaf removal collection cycles at each location. Leaves will be removed from each park location 2 times during leaf season.

1. Ensure total removal of leaves during each cycle.

2. Remove and dispose of all collected leaves off National Park Service property.

3. Provide all required:

A. Labor and supervision B. Equipment and vehicles C. Fuel and materials

4. Remove all incidental debris tree limbs, off site

3. Period of Performance

1. Base Period: 9/1/2026 – 8/31/2027

2. Active Work Season:

· Cycle 1 begins 10/1 and ends 12/31

· Cycle 2 begins 2/1 and ends 4/31 4/30

· Each leaf removal cycle must be completed within the Cycle.

4. Staffing Requirements

4.1 Supervision

1. Supervisor shall always be present during operations.

a) Ensure quality control

b) The supervisor must be an employee of the a prime contractor.

c) Be reachable by phone during operations

4.2 Workforce

1. All personnel shall:

a) Be trained in leaf removal and equipment safety

b) Use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

c) Wear identifiable company uniforms

5. Equipment and Vehicles The Contractor shall:

1. Provide all necessary equipment, including:

A. Trucks, trailers, blowers and related tools

2. Ensure all equipment:

A. Meets OSHA, federal, state, and local safety standards B. Is properly licensed and inspected

3. Equip vehicles with:

A. Amber warning lights B. Slow-moving vehicle signage

6. Scheduling & Work Hours

1. Work shall occur:

A. Monday through Friday B. Between 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM C. Excluding federal holidays

2. Contractor shall:

A. Begin work once notified B. Start cycle 1 on 10/1 and cycle 2 on 2/1 of the base year and subsequent option years C. Work continuously (weather permitting) until completion

7. Safety Requirements The Contractor shall:

1. Comply with all OSHA, ANSI, and applicable safety regulations

2. Provide:

a) Traffic control devices (cones, signs, flaggers)

b) Reflective safety vests for all workers

c) PPE requirements

d) Training protocols

3. Immediately report any serious incident, Accident, life safety injury.

a) Dial 911

b) U.S. Park Police - 202-610-7500

c) Contracting Officer (CO) - TBD

d) Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) - TBD

8. Environmental Protection

1. Protect all:

A. Trees, vegetation, utilities, and park infrastructure

2. Preventing damage caused by:

A. Equipment operation B. Material handling

3. Repair all damage resulting from leaf removal operations to the way it was prior to being damaged by the contractor at no additional cost to the government

9. Leaf Removal Operations The Contractor shall:

1. Verify work areas are clear of tree limbs prior to operations

2. Remove all leaves completely from designated areas

3. Ensure:

a) No leaves remain in piles overnight

b) Leaves are disposed of off-site

10. Reporting & Documentation

1. Maintain daily work logs documenting:

a) Work performed

b) Locations serviced

c) Dates of service

2. Submit logs to the COR for review and acceptance-when completed after each cycle

11. Inspection & Acceptance

1. All work shall be:

a) Inspected by the COR in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

b) Approved prior to invoicing

12. Payment Terms

1. Net 30

2. Invoices shall be:

a) Submitted monthly after services have been performed

b) Based on contract line items

c) Accompanied by signed Acceptance Reports

3. Submission via:

a) Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) www.ipp.gov only

b) Vendors must attach or upload a copy of their invoice when submitting their application for payment in IPP. If the invoice is not included, the application will be rejected, resulting in payment delay until the contractor resubmits the application with the required invoice.

13. Performance Standards & Penalties

1. Failure to complete work as specified shall result in:

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