PWS_Final_Landscaping_12_14_Revision_0002.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Services for Grand Coulee Power Office

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Introduction/Background: The US Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), Grand Coulee Power Office (GCPO), Grand Coulee, Washington, has a requirement for a landscaping contractor to perform grounds maintenance for the facility. The Grand Coulee Dam and Visitors Center are visited each year on average by 230,000 tourists from around the world.

1.2 Scope: Contractor will provide services necessary to ensure that grounds maintenance is performed at GCPO in a manner that will promote the growth of healthy grass, trees, shrubs, and plants and present a clean, neat, and professional appearance for the area. The Grand Coulee Power Office (GCPO) is approximately 4,500 acres in size, although, not all areas require care. There are only 2,859 acres that are represented in this PWS, and the COR will identify the areas of no work.

1.3 Non-Personal Services: The Government shall neither supervise Contractor employees nor control the method by which the Contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual Contractor employees. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services or give the perception of personal services. If the Contractor believes that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to notify the Contracting Officer (CO) immediately.

1.4 Period of Performance: The period of performance will be for one (1) Base Year and four (4) option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Year: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023 Option Year 1: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024 Option Year 2: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025 Option Year 3: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026 Option Year 4: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027

*Dates subject to change based on final award date will be listed on form SF-1449.

Actual work to be performed under this contract will be between March 1st to November 30th of each respective year.

The growing season at GCPO is normally considered to be from April 15th to October 31st, with the first planting historically after Mother’s Day weekend, depending on frost.

1.5 Recognized Holidays: If these holidays fall on Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed. If these holidays fall on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed. If a holiday falls on a scheduled service day, the Contractor will be responsible for rescheduling services for the first day post the holiday observance

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.6 Hours of Operation: Normal operating hours for GCPO are from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. The Contractor must perform grounds maintenance services during normal duty hours on Mondays through Fridays, and none on weekends unless approved by the COR or CO. There may be situations that require the Contractor to work at times other than normal working hours.

1.7 Place of Performance: The work will be performed in Grant, Douglas and Okanogan Counties of Washington State, adjacent to the Grand Coulee Dam and its associated buildings.

1.8 Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm Fixed Priced and Time and Materials type contract.

1.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications:

monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

2.1 Facilities: The Government will provide a building. The Contractor will be provided Grounds Maintenance Building, building number 601, a 24-foot by 40-foot building with, located in the Lower Visitors Arrival Center Grounds. At no time will the Contractor modify/alter the facility’s structure. The Contractor is responsible for developing procedures covering key control and must ensure all keys issued by the government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. No keys issued to the Contractor shall be duplicated.

2.2 Utilities: The Government will provide water and electricity for maintenance building. The Government shall maintain utility meters. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount.

2.3 Protection of Government Property

The Contractor shall exercise care not to damage any facilities and grounds at the Grand Coulee Dam Project. The Contractor shall be liable for damages of Government property due to the Contractors performance and shall be repaired or replaced in accordance with FAR 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation, at no expense to the Government.

3. Specific Tasks:

3.1. Improved Area Ground Maintenance and Landscaping, Areas 1 -6:

The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform grounds maintenance and landscaping services as defined in the performance task descriptions by area type table in this Performance Work Statement, except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The Contractor must comply with applicable federal, regional, state, local laws, and commercial standards.

Improved grounds are areas that require more frequent maintenance. Workload Estimates are identified in Appendix A and Images of areas are identified in Appendix B.

The following six areas are Improved Ground Areas:

Improved Area 1: Upper and Lower Visitors Arrival Center (VAC).

The Visitors Arrival Center extends from the City of Coulee Dam to the vicinity of the Left Power Plant, and the planted area is approx. 6.8 acres in size. The planting consists of lawn, range-type grasses, trees and shrubs. The area is served by two automatic sprinkler systems. Watering of areas not receiving sufficient water from the automatic sprinkler systems shall be done by manual connection and movement of hoses, as required.

Note: The pedestrian path from the Trailrace Overlook to the VAC and from the Upper VAC to the Lower VAC Park requires the vegetation 1 foot on each side beyond the established pedestrian path be trimmed as needed to maintain a height of no more than 6 inches.

See Appendix B, Image 11 for Photo of Location See drawings #1222-D-5195/Grading and Layout, 1222-D-5196/Grading and Layout 2, 1222-D- 5197/Landscaping, 1222-D-5198/Planting Plan, and 1222-D-5199/Planting Plan 2.

Improved Area 2: North Dam Park Rest Area.

This area is located on the left (southeast) abutment of the North Dam (Banks Lake) and is 2.5 acres in size. The area is planted with lawn, shrubs and coniferous and deciduous trees, along with a central planting area consisting of perennial and annual plants. Watering is controlled by an automatic sprinkler system. Growing Season is seven months long.

See Appendix B, Image 2 for Photo of Location.

See drawings 222-100-340/Planting Plan and 1222-142-6639/Topographical Map.

Improved Area 3: Pole Park and Pole Park East.

Pole Park. This area adjoins Highway 155 on the south side heading east of Grand Coulee and is 1.1 acres in size. The area is planted with lawn, shrubs, coniferous and deciduous trees and is also served by an automatic sprinkler system.

See drawing 222-117-15252/Planting Plan and 222-117-17797/Sprinkler System for Pole Park.

Pole Park East. This area, beyond the chain-link fence, east of Pole Park is .3 acre in size. The planning consisting of Conifers and lawn. A manual valve operates the irrigation system.

See Appendix B, Image 3 for Photo of Location of Pole Park and Pole park East.

Improved Area 4: Industrial Area (IA).

This area surrounds the Grand Coulee Power Office Administrative Building East and West This section of the Lawn is 2.8 acres with flower beds and shrubs and 50,000 square feet of lawn. This area is irrigated by an automatic sprinkler system. The hillside Irrigation, adjacent to the Administration building extends to the Machine Shop building East side and is accomplished through an underground system that is supplied by manually operated valves.

See Appendix B, Image 4 for Photo of Location.

See drawings 1222-142-4986/Sprinklers and Security Fence, 1222-D-6801/Planting Plan, 222-117- 23249/Sprinklers New Building

Improved Area 5: Roosevelt Memorial Park.

This area adjoins the Pump Generating Plant (PGP) on the south and is approx. 0.04 acres. Irrigation is provided by an automatic sprinkler system. The reflecting pool located in the Park shall be drained, cleaned and refilled as needed to keep the water in it clean, clear and colorless starting in early May and emptied in late October.

See Appendix B, Image 7 for Photo of Location.

See drawings 222-117-12727/Park Sprinklers, 222-117-15011/Site Features, 222-117-15012/Architectural Site Layout, 222-117-15018/Water Supply and Drain, 222-117-15019/Electrical

Improved Area 6: Site #3 (Dragons Tooth).

This area adjoins the west end of the Grand Coulee Dam and overlooks the Ryan Slide Area and the Left Power Plant. The area is 0.23 acres in size. The planting consists of lawn, conifers and flower beds. The area is served by a manual sprinkler system.

See Appendix B, Image 9 for Photo of Location.

See drawing #222-116-28994/Sprinklers

Improved ground areas 1 through 6 require the following services:

a) Mowing (Improved Grounds).

The Contractor shall mow all improved grounds to look well-manicured with a neat and professional appearance.

AQL:

• Maintain Grass Height Between 3 to 4 inches in uniform

• Free of natural and manmade debris, skips, gaps, rutting, scalping, and mulch clippings

b) Edging (Improved Grounds).

The Contractor shall edge sidewalks, street edges, curbs, and other hard surfaced areas located within the improved grounds to look well-manicured with a neat and professional appearance. Note: Post-emergent herbicides are limited to vegetation in cracks.

AQL:

• The trimmed grass will be between 3 to 4 inches to match the surrounding areas and no more than ½ inch from the surfaced edged.

• Uniform in appearance and free of scalping, rutting, and uneven or rough cutting.

• Zero vegetation in expansion joints and cracks in sidewalks, parking entrances, curbs and other hard surfaces.

c) Trimming (Improved Grounds).

The Contractor shall trim vegetation around trees, shrubs, buildings, fences, chain-link fences, poles, fire hydrants, parking lots bumper blocks, boulders, and other fixed obstacles and temporary obstacles/objects on improved grounds to look well-manicured with a neat and professional appearance.

Note: Herbicides are prohibited.

AQL:

• The trimmed grass will be between 3-4 inched to match the surrounding grass height

Trimming Chain-Link Fencing.

All chain-link fencing will be trimmed to prevent vegetation growth in the fence.

AQL:

• Trimming will match the height of the surrounding areas.

d) Irrigation.

The Contractor shall operate, maintain, adjust, and repair existing lawn irrigation systems during the growing season ONLY.

AQL:

• Operation and maintenance of the irrigation system in such a way as to supply enough water that sustains vigorous, healthy plant growth without under-watering or over-watering. Visual inspection of under-watering would be dry, withered plants showing poor growth and evidence of over-watering would be erosion of soils, yellowing of plants, and the growth of molds, mosses, or fungi.

• No more than 3 validated customer complaints throughout the growing season.

Irrigation System Operation.

The contractor shall irrigate to maintain the health of the turf ensuring no ponding of water, excessive runoff, etc. The contractor, if required, shall position hoses, etc., for manual watering and then remove/store hoses, etc., between watering’s to ensure a neat, clean appearance of areas. The Contractor is prohibited from connecting to any hydrant within the boundaries of the facility. Contractor shall practice water conservation measures whenever possible and shall position all watering systems to avoid overspray onto pavements, sidewalks, roadways, etc. Watering shall be performed during nighttime hours.

If daytime watering is necessary, the Contractor shall notify the CO or COR of the reason for daytime watering, and the duration daytime watering will be in progress. Irrigation responsibilities also include setup, monitoring, adjusting, etc., of irrigation system computer, clocks/timers, controllers, pumps, etc.

The Contractor shall be responsible for day-to-day operation of the automated irrigation systems.

The irrigation system shall not be operated between 8:00 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. in any visitor areas unless designated otherwise by the COR.

The irrigation system in the Lower VAC Park and North Dam Park Rest Area will be turned off 2 days prior to July 4th and the system operations resumed on July 5th. Also, at any time the COR may request certain systems be turned off to accommodate special events.

*The PGP planter location needs to be watered independently, there is no working irrigation system at the site.

Irrigation System Maintenance.

Irrigation system maintenance includes but is not limited to draining and charging systems, replacing damaged or broken control devices and sprinkler heads, and repair of ruptured pipes. Maintain equipment and systems to be efficient and in good operational working order. Replacement of pumps, controllers, clocks/timers, or backflow prevention devices is not included in routine maintenance of irrigation systems. The irrigation system to be maintained and related workload data is identified in

Appendix E. The Contractor shall repair any damage to irrigation system components caused by Contractor actions at no additional cost to the government. All equipment shall be replaced with the same type and same brand name unless otherwise approved by COR.

BOR employees will inform the Contractor in the location of each system, the use if each system, and components of each system at the beginning of the contract. The COR will schedule the orientation with the Contractor and a BOR Hydromechanic.

Winterization of Irrigation System.

Each year all systems shall be winterized by closing off the primary irrigation control valve and utilizing compressed air to remove all water from the irrigation system. Winterization shall be coordinated with COR to ensure backflow preventers are also winterized or removed. Contractor shall tag the irrigation system shut off valve with the following information: “system winterized,” the date, and performed by.

Repairs to irrigation equipment must be accomplished prior to winterization. Systems shall be de-winterized each Spring.

DWG

PIC

LOCATIONS OF CURRENT IRRIGATION

SYSTEM

Sqft - Acre

Sprinkler Heads (Ea.)

1222-142-4986 222-117-23249 1222-D-6796

Industrial Area 2.3 Acres 322

North Dam Rest Area 2.5 Acres 117 222-117-17797 Pole Park 1.1 Acres 30 222-117-17797 Pole Park East 0.3 Acre 3 222-117-15036 222-117-15037 Hwy 155 Slope at Industrial Area 1.6 Acres 230

222-117-15011 222-117-12727 Roosevelt Memorial Park 0.43 Acre 21

222-117-15653 PGP Office Wing Sidewalk Planter 373 SF 22 222-116-28994 Site 3 (Dragons Tooth) 0.3 Acre 28 1222-D-5224 1222-D-5225 VAC Upper and Lower 6.8 Acres 407

TOTAL 15.34 Acres

e) Debris Removal.

The Contractor must perform litter and debris removal in all areas where work is performed, and visitors regularly visit. Responsibilities include the removal and disposal of all debris, natural (tree limbs, fallen trees, dry brush, dead animals, etc.), and man-made debris (glass/ plastic bottles, food wrappers, plastic bags, styrofoam/ plastic cups, tire pieces, lumber, household items, metal junk, packaging materials, etc..).

Leaves must be disposed in accordance with the county solid waste management plan. The Contractor is highly encouraged to compost leaves, grass clipping, and dead annual plants so that the material may be used in flower beds and other areas. Reference the USDA website for setting up composting.

https://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/compost-and-composting. Debris is defined as any size of fallen tree limbs, organic debris and leaves, or damaged limbs expected to fall within a growing season. Compost or dispose of all debris at an off-facility location in accordance with existing local, state, and federal regulations.

AQL:

• Areas free of all litter and debris. Also, within 3 days upon notification by the COR or in the event of adverse weather https://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/compost-and-composting

f) Fertilization.

The Contractor shall ensure all lawns and native growth areas are fertilized. The Contractor shall provide application of fertilizer as necessary throughout the growing season to maintain an adequate healthy growth resulting in an attractive, professional appearance. The Contractor shall furnish a fertilizer on all project trees, shrubs and lawns to achieve proper growth and an attractive appearance. The Contractor will supply the COR with an MSDS for each fertilizer to be used prior to fertilizer application. The COR will submit the requested fertilizer to the GCPO Safety Office for approval. Once approved, the COR will notify the Contractor to proceed with the application of the fertilizer. Fertilizers need only be approved once for continuous use. The GCPO safety approval process can take up to a week for approval. The desired outcome of the Contractor’s fertilization efforts is to ensure a dense matting of grass to prevent weeds, a vigorous, active, and healthy plant growth without evidence of over fertilization damage, such as burning.

g) Lawn Renovation.

The Contractor shall renovate damaged or deteriorated lawns in improved grounds as needed to match surrounding areas.

h) Prune Shrubs, Hedges and Other Plants.

The Contractor shall prune/trim shrubs and other plants to maintain their natural growth characteristics to enhance the beauty and health of the plant. Hedges shall be maintained to their natural mature height and shape.

AQL:

• No shrubs or hedges will restrict the view of oncoming traffic.

• Shrubs, plants, hedges, and ground cover/vines shall be pruned/trimmed to a minimum of 3 inches away from buildings, fences, curbing, sidewalks, and other fixed obstacles.

• All ground cover and plants will not extend beyond bed borders.

• No plants will restrict landscape/ground lighting for which the lights were intended for.

• Areas beneath shrubs and hedges shall be kept free (clean) of all grass, weeds, vegetation, and debris.

i) Animal Waste Removal.

The contractor is responsible for removing animal excrement from all public area lawns, as needed, before each lawn mowing, but not less than weekly. The Area Locations: North Dam Park Rest Area, Pole Park, Pole Park East, Roosevelt Memorial Park, Area 3 (Dragon's Tooth), Visitors Arrival Center Grounds (Upper and Lower), and Industrial Area lawns.

Animal Waste Stations.

Contractor is responsible for emptying and disposing of animal waste stations weekly. There are 2 waste stations located at the North Dam Park. The waste stations will be maintained with contractor provided bags. The waste stations are located at each of the parks.

j) Trees. The Contractor shall perform routine tree pruning. Typically, tree pruning includes removal of dead and/or broken limbs or removal of limbs for required clearances. The Contractor shall perform all tree work in accordance with contract specifications and the following tree care standards, latest addition, unless otherwise directed by the CO.

• ANSI A300 - Standard Practices for Tree Care Operations including referenced Combined Federal Regulations (Utility Pruning and Emergency Service Restoration)

• ANSI A300 (Part 1) – Tree Pruning

• ANSI A300 (Part 3) – Tree Support Systems (Cabling, Bracing, and Guying)

• ANSI Z60.1 – American Standards for Nursery Stock

• ANSI Z133.1 – Safety Requirements for Tree Care Operations.

Minimum safety clearances are: 14 feet over streets, 12 feet over driveways, 8 feet over walk areas, 4 feet over buildings, and 1 foot from buildings. Topping and de-horning are not permitted. Pruning of trees around primary lines (over 600 volts) will be accomplished by BOR personnel. Minimum clearance from secondary lines (fewer than 600 volts, i.e. electric service drops, telephone, and cable TV) shall be 4 feet.

Typically, spot pruning/trimming includes removal of dead and/or broken limbs or removal of limbs for required clearances. Spot pruning or trimming shall be accomplished in accordance with the American National Standards Institute ANSI A300 Part 1 industry standards. Spot pruning may be required to lift, remove, and/or cutback branches that conflict with normal traffic or safety.

AQL:

• Trees are pruned to meet minimum safety clearances at all times.

k) Planting/Maintaining Trees, Shrubs and Flower Beds.

To comply with the 2014 Presidential Memorandum entitled ‘Creating a Federal Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators’ and the resultant ‘National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators’, the Contractor shall furnish and install flowers and plants in a variety of hearty annuals (types and colors of flowers shall be coordinated by the Contractor with the COR) to be planted in mutually agreed upon areas, resulting in an attractive, professional appearance. Plants shall be placed in mutually agreed upon areas as soon as the danger of frost is past (typically, May to June timeframe). Historical Quantities of flowers have typically been between 15000 and 16000 Floral Units (325 flats). Contractor will provide the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s representative with a Planting Plan (due April 15th of each year) for planting trees, shrubs and flower beds prior to work being performed.

Maintenance activities will include repairing or replacing of damaged flowers, shrubs, plants, and trees.

Removal and disposal of shrubs, plants, and flower beds. Performance of maintenance after planting to include fertilizing, watering, weeding, mulching, pruning, and insect and disease prevention to promote survivability. Contractor is responsible for removal and disposal of shrubs, plants, or flower beds being replaced.

Trees shall be planted in compliance with the most current standards established by the Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS), National Arborist Association, American Society of Landscape Architects, and this PWS.

A uniform and professional looking appearance must be maintained throughout each year.

• Annual plants and flowers shall be removed from all beds by mid-November, or within two weeks after the first killing frost, and disposed of or composted.

• 95% of Project annual plants and flowers have been furnished and installed in mutually agreed upon areas, with soil planting mix and initial fertilizing completed, resulting in an attractive, professional appearance.

Composting. The Contractor is highly encouraged to practice composting of organic materials, i.e. leaves, grass, and plant material. Reference the USDA website for setting up composting.

https://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/compost-and-composting

Planting Flower Beds Location

Est. Area sq. ft.

Industrial area 776 Site 3 (Dragons Tooth) 2,668 Visitors Arrival Center (Upper) 1,349 Visitors Arrival Center Park (Lower) 500

TOTAL 5,293

l) Weed Control and Pest Management.

The contractor must provide all management, licenses, laboratory testing, tools, supplies, equipment, transportation and labor to develop and implement an Integrated Weed Control and Pest Management plan for the areas covered by this Grounds Maintenance PWS. The plan shall be implemented in a manner that will ensure the health and general well-being of the GCPO facility, personnel, and public. The contractor must comply with all current federal, state, local laws for the handling, storage, and use of herbicides, pesticides, and chemicals. The contractor must comply with all applicable parts of (29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910, Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Standards), (29 CFR 1925, Labor, Safety and Health Standards for Federal Service Contracts,) (40 CFR 150-189, Protection of Environment, Pesticide Program), and (49 CFR 171, Transportation, General Information, Regulations, and Definitions), Washington State Department of Agriculture Pesticide Management Division Washington State Department of Agricultural Guidelines. All herbicides, pesticides, rodenticides, and chemicals used by the contractor must be on the BOR approved Safety Data Sheet (SDS) list. The GCPO Safety Office must approve all herbicides and pesticides prior to their use. The contractor must ensure that all workers have current state certification for the pest control services and herbicide spraying being performed.

Note: Application of chemicals must not be performed on Saturdays, Sundays or US Federal Holidays due to increased visitation at the Grand Coulee Dam site, unless approved in advance by the COR (on a case-by-case basis).

Records for application of Herbicides and Pesticides. All Chemical Herbicide and Pesticide Application Records must be maintained in accordance with the Washington State Department of Agricultural Guidelines. A copy of the WSDA Pesticide Application Record Form (AGR FORM 640-4234 (R/4/07)) must be furnished to the COR within two (2) working days after any application of Chemical Herbicides and/or Pesticides

Noxious Weed Control. The Federal Noxious Weed Act – Public Law 93-629 and Executive Order 13112 require federal agencies to monitor and control noxious weeds on federal properties. The contractor will apply herbicides as practical to control noxious weeds and comply with State and Federal requirements, Integrated Pest Management Program. The USDA has over 100 noxious weeds identified on their Noxious Weed website http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/weeds/downloads/weedlist.pdf and at Washington State Noxious Weed Board website https://www.nwcb.wa.gov/. The Federal Noxious Weed https://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/compost-and-composting http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/weeds/downloads/weedlist.pdf http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/weeds/downloads/weedlist.pdf

Act - Public law 93-629 mandates control of noxious weeds. The contractor must limit possible seed transport from infested areas to non-infested areas. Avoid activities in or adjacent to heavily infested areas or remove seed sources and propagules from site prior to conducting activities. Wash or otherwise remove all vegetation and soil from equipment before transporting to a new site. If any fill material is used, it should be from a weed free source.

Bare Ground. An aggressive weed and grass management program where select areas must remain devoid to of all vegetation. See Appendix A, B & C for features

Application of Pre-Emergent Herbicide for Season-Long Control of Weeds. All lawns, landscaping and native growth areas (Improved Grounds, Semi-Improved Grounds, Unimproved Grounds and other areas, developed and un-developed) on GCPO lands must be kept free of all weeds resulting in an attractive, professional appearance. The Contractor must furnish and apply a Pre-Emergent/Herbicide as needed that will provide season-long control of germinating weeds. Selective weed spray, cultivation or chemical controls shall be applied as needed to remove growth in compliance with State and Federal Regulations.

It must be applied in accordance with herbicide directions to all shrub beds, flower beds, lands, shrub/tree park areas (i.e., all park lands and areas listed in this contract as well as alongside highways, and between entryways to the Industrial Area, etc.) to assist in control of undesirable weeds and grasses. See GCPO

Pest Management Efforts shall be made to maximize effectiveness of spraying while minimizing usage of chemicals.

Application of Insecticide, Miticide, Nematicide and Rodenticide. All landscaping areas and exterior structures on GCPO lands shall be kept free of infestations of scale insects, mites, nematodes, rodents and spiders. Management of rodents will be accomplished by using bait stations and limited use of bait blocks.

Note: These forms of lethal baiting will ONLY be used in areas where non-rodent species are not present and cannot be ingested by other animals or effected by the bait. Non-lethal trapping in those areas is recommended. Any rodent carcasses found in areas where Rodenticide has been applied shall be removed and properly disposed of by the Contractor. Application shall be in accordance with State and Federal Regulations. The contractor shall develop and deliver a Pest Management plan with the Planting Plan before April 15th of each year

• The contractor will ensure that all workers have current state certification for the weed and pest control services being performed.

• All landscaping areas and structure exteriors on GCPO lands shall be kept free of infestations of scale insects, Hymenoptera, mites, nematodes, rodents and spiders.

• Noxious weeds are successfully removed from all areas 95% of the time.

3.2 Improved Area Ground Maintenance and Landscaping, Areas 7 – 8.

The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform grounds maintenance and landscaping services as defined in the performance task descriptions by area type table in this Performance Work Statement, except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor must comply with applicable federal, regional, state, local laws, and commercial standards.

Improved Grounds: Improved grounds are areas that require more frequent maintenance. Workload Estimates are identified in Appendix A and Images of areas are identified in Appendix B.

The following two areas are Improved Ground Areas and will require;

The following two areas are also improved Grounds but have fewer requirements.

See section 3.1.d). Irrigation;

See section 3.1.e) Debris Removal;

See section 3.1.f) Fertilization;

See section 3.1.h) Prune Shrubs, Hedges and other Plants;

See section 3.1. j) Trees; Planting Trees, Shrubs and Flower Beds;

Improved Area 7: Hwy 155 Cut Slope at Industrial Area.

This area is situated between Highway 155 and the Industrial Area. The area is 1.6 acres in size and is planted in junipers, flowering shrubs, and Austrian Pine. The area is irrigated by using a manually operated valve.

See Appendix B, Image 4 for Photo of Location.

See drawings 222-117-15030/Planting Plan, 222-117-5031/Planting Plan 2, 222-117-15036/Sprinklers, and 222-117-15037/Industrial Area Sprinklers.

Improved Area 8: PGP Office Wing Sidewalk Planter.

The PGP is a raised concrete bed in front of the PGP. The bed 378 square feet in size and has ornamental trees, shrubs and annuals.

See Appendix B, Image 8 for Photo of Location.

See Drawings 222-117-15653/Sprinklers and 222-117-16643 Planter Details.

3.3 Task 3: Semi-Improved Area Ground Maintenance and Landscaping, Areas 1 -2:

Semi-Improved Grounds:

Semi-improved grounds are areas are that must be groomed to keep a professional appearance. See Appendix A & B.

The following two areas require:

a) Mowing (Semi-Improved Grounds).

Contractor will mow the grass in the semi-improved grounds areas. Where possible, maintain adjacent area (including drainage ditches) at or near the same grass height.

AQL: - Grass will be no more than 6 inched in height.

b) Trimming (Semi-Improved Grounds).

Contractor will trim grass and weeds around trees, shrubs, building, fences, chain-link fences, poles, fire hydrants, parking lots bumper blocks, boulders, and other fixed obstacles and temporary obstacles/objects.

AQL: - Trimming will match the height of the surrounding grass areas.

c) Trimming Chain-Link Fencing.

All chain-link fencing will be trimmed to prevent vegetation growth in the fence.

AQL: - Trimming will match the height of the surrounding areas.

Semi-Improved Area 1 Trail.

This area starts at the corner of Federal Way, in the city of Grand Coulee, and Highway 155 on the southwest end and extends 2 tenths of a mile to Pole Park on the northeast. The area is 1.16 acres in size.

The area is planted with native grasses and is non-irrigated.

See Appendix B, Image 12 for Photo of Location.

Semi-Improved Area 2 (this is the hillside between the upper and lower VAC.)

The hillside area between the Upper VAC and Lower VAC is Native grasses and shall be cut with any clippings being raked up and disposed of as needed. All unwanted trees (saplings not on tree placement drawing), sage brush, etc. shall be removed. This area is 1.5 acres hillside with irrigation and native grasses.

See Appendix B, Image 13 for Photo of Location.

3.4 Task 4: Unimproved Area Ground Maintenance, Areas 1 -2:

Unimproved grounds are identified in Appendix A and B. The Contractor shall maintain grass and vegetation at the property lines and along roadsides on un-improved grounds to prevent woody encroachment. Vegetation 4-feet each side of road/trail areas shall be maintained at a height of no more than 6 inches throughout the year. The Contractor shall ensure weeds are controlled in these areas.

Warning: The Contractor must ensure that gas-powered equipment is equipped with spark arrestors when working in areas of unimproved grounds to prevent accidental fires caused by sparks.

Unimproved Area 1: Grand Coulee Trail.

This trail runs alongside Hwy 155 from Grand Coulee city limits at the corner of Federal Way and Hwy 155 to the Visitors Center upper parking lot. The trail/path is 1.69 miles long but only 1.26 miles require trail maintenance. Areas within the trail area shown in Appendix B Attachment 2 Area Descriptions and Photos, Images 10, 11 12 and Image 16 on the opposite side of the roadway, away from the surface drainage ditch.

AQL:

• The natural plant growth of this established pedestrian path, outside the lawn area, shall be maintained at a height of no more than 6 inches in height within 2-feet from either side of the trail.

Unimproved Area 2: Trailrace Overlook.

This 1.03 acre, area adjoins the Visitors Arrival Center and overlooks the main dam spillway and tailrace.

See Appendix B Attachment 2 Area Descriptions and Photos, Image 10 for Photo of Location See drawing 222-117-18571/Layout Plan.

AQL:

• The natural plant growth of this established pedestrian path, outside the lawn area, shall be maintained at a height of no more than 6 inches in height within 2-feet from either side of the trail.

3.5 Task 5: Supplementary Area Ground Maintenance and Spraying.

Supplementary Areas Ground Maintenance:

Gravel Roads and trails.

Gravel access roads shall be free of grass and weeds. See appendix A and B.

AQL:

• Native grasses will be no more than 6 inches in height within 3 feet of either side of the road or other trails not specified in the unimproved area.

• Weeds will be controlled within 3 feet of a trail and gravel road

Feeder Canal.

Feeder Canal area runs from the Head Work above the PGP, in the Industrial Area, to the outlet at banks lake outlet, and includes Lay-Down yards. The feeder canal runs 1.7 miles and has access roads on both sides on the canal. Access is controlled through locked gates. No Spraying permitted inside the canal. See Appendix A and Appendix B, Image 18 for Location and Photo.

AQL:

• No vegetation is allowed from the fence line to the edge of the Feeder Canal concrete liner.

North Dam.

North Dam is an earthen dam comprised of earth and rock located at the north end of Banks Lake and is

1.6 miles south of Grand Coulee Dam. The dam is used by the public with their pets, spray with all-natural product that is non-toxic to animals. See appendix A for workload estimates and appendix B for Location and Photo.

• No vegetation is allowed (bare ground) on both faces of the dam and rip-rap.

Vegetative/Inert Beds.

Rock Beds and Related Areas. The Contractor shall maintain vegetative beds, inert beds, rock beds, and related areas to present a neat and professional appearance. When replacing plants, shrubs, and performing repairs, conform to good Xeriscaping practices for the area. Vegetative plants (flowers, shrubs, etc.)

AQL:

• Contractor is responsible maintain a uniform and professional looking appearance throughout each year

PLANT/TREE BEDS

Location

Est. Area sq. ft.

Industrial Area, Administration Building (500A & B) 8,260 North Dam Rest Area 9,165 Hwy 155 Slope at Industrial Area 69,696 Pole Park 6917 Roosevelt Memorial Park 1,510 PGP Sidewalk Planter 381 Site 3 (Dragons Tooth) 525 Visitors Arrival Center (Upper) 4,754 Visitors Arrival Center Park (Lower) 2,025

TOTAL 103,233

ROCK BEDS

Location

Est. Area sq. ft.

Area 1A 16,747 Industrial Area, Administration Building (500A & B) 4,162 Model Dam 8,024 Roosevelt Memorial Park 2,166 Spillway Overlook 11,340

TOTAL 42,439

Surface Drainage Ditch Maintenance.

The Contractor shall maintain surface drainage ditches. Ditches are located on the North side of HWY 155 at the Industrial area and running to the Coulee Dam city limits. There is also a drainage ditch at the Lower Visitors Center Park and another on Bureau Road running from the Guard Station 3 to the Third Power Plant.

See Appendix B, Images 16 for Location and five Photos for drainage ditches that are to be maintained.

AQL:

• Drainage ditches will be free of shrubs, trees, silt, debris to prevent erosion and ensure continuous flow of water.

Down River Trail.

The area is comprised of 8 miles of maintenance road and maintenance trails also being used for pedestrian/bicycle pathways, starting at the parapet wall of the Third Power Plant and running north to the peninsula next to the Belvidere Boat Launch. The main access points for the public are 1.) Foot Bridge from Mason City Park and 2.) Access road from Elmer City Access Road. There are seven (7) parking lots and seven (7) turn-arounds. The area has trees and shrubs and is surrounded by native grasses on an uneven, rocky terrain.

See Appendix A and Appendix B for Location and Photo.

AQL:

• Vegetation is to be maintained to a length no longer that 6 inches in height and no less than 4-foot-wide on each side of the road.

• No vegetation in the roadway or public parking area and 2 feet around the barriers.

911 Tower Access Road.

The 911 Tower is a primitive gravel 2.10 mile long road. The access road runs from the Shooting Range to the 911 hilltop.

AQL:

• Vegetation is to be maintained to a length no longer that 6 inches in height and no less than 4-foot-wide on each side of the road.

• No vegetation in the roadway

Belvedere Boat Ramp.

The Belvedere boat launch ramp is located north of Seaton Grove at the end of Spirit Ridge road with an area of 4 acres in size. The Ramp area has a vault toilet, informational sign and 2 trash cans. See Appendix A and B.

AQL:

• The native grass area around the vault toilet, trash cans and informational sign will be no longer than 6 inches in height within 2 feet.

• Vegetation on the north and south sides of the road at the drainage culvert will not interfere with water flow into the culvert

• Vegetation is to be maintained to a length no longer than 6 inches in height and no less than 4-foot-wide on each side of the road.

• The drainage vault on the north side of the road will remain vegetation free.

Supplementary Area Spraying:

Geezer Beach Parking.

The Geezer Beach Parking is located ¾ of a mile south from the main dam from Marina Way. See Appendix D The area is 0.70 acre in size. This area is to be sprayed for weeds and noxious weeds. See Appendix A, B and C.

• This area will be weed free.

Transformer Decks.

The area encompasses the Left Power Plant, Right Power Plant, and Third Power Plant Transformer decks.

These areas require a clearance and escort of a BOR employee at all times. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR before attempting to enter the Transformer Decks, the COR will arrange for an escort in each area. This area is approx. 5 Acres. Bare Ground.

See Appendix A and C

• Transformer decks will be pest, vegetation and weed free.

Spreader-yards/Switchyards.

The Contractor shall provide season-long control of germinating weeds and grasses and implement an aggressive program to ensure that the Spreader yards and Switchyards are clear of grasses and weeds.

This area is Bare Ground 66.5 acres.

See Appendix A and C

AQL:

• All spreader-yards/switchyard locations (including access roads and perimeter fences) are zero vegetation.

• No vegetation allowed with 3-feet of the fence perimeter.

Transmission Towers (79ea).

Trees are not permitted within 100 feet of a tower or power lines. Shrubs taller than 6 feet are not permitted within 10 feet of the tower base. Bare Ground 9 Acres. Zero vegetation under the tower and within 3 feet of the perimeter of the tower.

See Appendix A and C.

AQL:

• Transmission tower bases shall have zero vegetation under the tower and within 3 feet of the perimeter of the tower.

115kV & 230kV Upper Termination Yard.

Approx. 1 acre in size. See Appendix A, B, and C

• Area shall be free of all vegetation (bare ground).

Shooting Range.

The Security Response Force (SRF) Shooting Range training area is 11.5 acres, is a special access area and requires coordination the COR before being escorted into the area by SRF personnel. See Appendix A, B, and C.

• The range shall be free of all vegetation (bare ground).

Radio Repeater Control Building.

The Radio Repeater Control Building is located at the top of the 911 Hill above Grand Coulee Dam. The building is inside of a 2,943 square foot chain-link fence enclosed area. This area is to be sprayed. Area is approx. .07 Acres. See Appendix A, B, and C

AQL:

• Inside the fence and within 3-feet of the exterior fence perimeter, shall be free of all vegetation (bare ground).

Industrial Area Laydown Yard.

The Industrial Area Lay Down Yard is located that the southwest end of the IA. The yard is about 2.2 acres in size. This area is to be sprayed. See Appendix A, B and C.

• Area shall be free of all vegetation (bare ground).

LMMS Access Road.

The LMMS access road is 0.36 miles long dirt (primitive) road and is accessed from E Street in Grand Coulee. This area is to be sprayed. See Appendix A, B and C.

AQL:

• Vegetation is to be maintained to no longer than 6 inches in height and no less than 4-foot-wide on each side of the road with no vegetation (bare ground) on the roadway, from the access gate to the end.

4. Deliverables

Section Description Frequency / Due Date Quantity 3.1(j) Planting Plan for trees, shrubs, and flower beds Annually by April 15th 1 Electronic Copy to

COR/CO

3.1(k) Integrated Weed Control and Pest

Management Plan Annually by April 15th

1 Electronic Copy to

COR/CO

3.1(k) Copies of employee State certifications for pest / herbicides

Annually upon renewal

1 Electronic Copy to

COR/CO

3.1(k) Record of WSDA Pesticide Application Record Form (AGR FORM 640-4234 (R/4/07) for application of herbicide or pesticide chemicals

Due within 2 business days after application

1 Electronic Copy to

COR

3.1(k) Chemical MSDS material safety data sheets for any chemicals to be used in the performance of this service.

Due to COR for each new chemical for approval prior to use.

1 Electronic Copy to

COR

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

5. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

5.1. The Contractor must abide by all applicable current regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures of the following:

• ANSI A300 - Standard Practices for Tree Care Operations including referenced Combined Federal Regulations (Utility Pruning and Emergency Service Restoration)

• ANSI A300 (Part 1) – Tree Pruning

• ANSI A300 (Part 3) – Tree Support Systems (Cabling, Bracing, and Guying)

• ANSI Z60.1 – American Standards for Nursery Stock

• ANSI Z133.1 – Safety Requirements for Tree Care Operations

• 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 1910, Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Standards

• 29 CFR part 1925, Labor, Safety and Health Standards for Federal Service Contracts

• 40 CFR 150-189, Protection of Environment, Pesticide Program,

• 49 CFR 171, Transportation, General Information, Regulations, and Definitions

• Executive Order 13112 – Invasive Species

• Public law 93-629 – Federal Noxious Weed Act+

• Reclamation Safety and Health Standards https://www.usbr.gov/safety/rshs/index.html

6. Performance Requirements Summary

Performance Objective

Standard ACCEPTABLE QUALITY

LEVEL (AQL)

Method of Surveillance

PWS section 3.1(a) Improved areas The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform: Mowing

Mow all improved grounds to look well-manicured with a neat and professional appearance.

•Maintain Grass Height Between 3 to 4 inches in uniform

• Free of natural and manmade debris, skips, gaps, rutting, scalping, and mulch clippings

Random surveillance by COR and/or validated customer complaint

PWS section 3.1(b)

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform: Edging

Edge sidewalks, street edges, curbs, and other hard surfaced areas located within the improved grounds to look well-manicured with a neat and professional appearance.

• The trimmed grass will be between 3 to 4 inches to match the surrounding areas and no more than ½ inch from the surfaced edged.

• Uniform in appearance and free of scalping, rutting, and uneven or rough cutting.

• Zero vegetation in expansion joints and cracks in sidewalks, parking entrances, curbs and other hard surfaces.

customer complaint

PWS section 3.1(c) Improved areas The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform: Trimming

Trim vegetation around trees, shrubs, buildings, fences, chain-link fences, poles, fire hydrants, parking lots bumper blocks, boulders, and other fixed obstacles and temporary obstacles/objects on improved grounds to look well-manicured with a neat and professional appearance. All chain-link fencing will be trimmed to prevent vegetation growth in the fence.

•The trimmed grass will be between 3-4 inched to match the surrounding grass height •Trimming chain link fence will match the height of the surrounding areas.

PWS section 3.1 and 3.2

(d) Improved areas The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform: Irrigation System Maintenance and Operation

Operate, maintain, adjust, and repair existing lawn irrigation systems during the growing season ONLY.

• Operation and maintenance of the irrigation system in such a way as to supply enough water that sustains vigorous, healthy plant growth without under-watering or over-watering. Visual inspection of under-watering would be dry, withered plants showing poor growth and evidence of over-watering would be erosion of soils, yellowing of plants, and the growth of molds, mosses, or fungi.

• No more than 3 validated customer complaints throughout the growing season.

customer complaint

PWS section 3.1 and 3.2

(e) Improved areas The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform: Debris Removal

Perform litter and debris removal in all areas where work is…