142020-26-0085_SOW_for_RFQ_Mobile_AL_05202026.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK – LANDSCAPING/LAWN CARE

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

MOBILE, AL

1. The contractor shall be responsible for satisfactorily managing and performing programs for landscaping and lawn care as specified herein at the following location:

National Weather Service (NWS) Office 8400 Airport Blvd., Bldg 11 Mobile AL 36608

2. Primary Responsibility Primary POC: PROVIDED UPON AWARD Alternate Contact: PROVIDED UPON AWARD

The MIC is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the Government or authorize any changes which affect the contract price, terms and conditions. Any Contractor request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the MIC. No such changes shall be made without the expressed prior authorization of the Contracting Officer. The MIC may designate an assistant MIC to act for him by naming such assistant(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation through the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

3. Legal Requirements and Permits The vendor must procure and maintain at his/her expense, all necessary permits and licenses for the conduct of operations under any order resulting from this Request for Quotation, and hereby agrees to comply with all applicable municipal, State, and Federal regulations. This includes Title 7, Chapter 6, Section 136 of the United States Code, Insecticides and Environmental Pesticide Control. All personnel handling pesticides or herbicides will be certified and licensed in the state in which the work is to be performed. All pesticides and/or herbicides will be authorized/approved for use by each state in which the work is to be performed. The offeror must include with the offer package, certification or license for any and all employees that will be handling or applying pesticides in performance of this Statement of Work to be considered for award.

4. Supervisor and Labor The Contractor shall promptly remove from the work site any supervisor or employee whose work or conduct is not satisfactory to the MIC. The Contractor’s supervisor shall be in charge of the work on behalf of the Contractor. The Contractor shall enforce strict discipline and good order among the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall exercise the necessary supervision and control to prevent Contractor’s employees from violating any rules and regulations.

5. Conduct of Work The Contractor should bring any noted defect, disease, or insect infestation of the grounds to the attention of the MIC or designate and services under this contract must be performed in such a way that there will be no interruption to, or interference with, the normal operation of Government business on the premises.

6. Schedule and Requirements

a. Mowing will take place per the following schedule, or on an as needed basis, as directed by the MIC.

· Once a week during – April, May, June, July, August, and September

· Every two weeks during – March, October, November, and December

· Once a month during – January and February

b. Fertilizer once per month during the following months: February, May, August, and October

c. Chemical Weed Control once per month during the following months: February, March, May, July, September, and November

7. Description of Services The Contractor will be responsible for satisfactorily managing and performing exterior landscape maintenance services at the National Weather Service located at 8400 Airport Blvd., Bldg 11, Mobile, AL 36608. Exterior grounds consist of lawns, native grass areas, gravel, plant beds, parking lots, walkways, driveways, and curbs. The Contractor must provide all labor, tools, equipment, supervision, herbicides, transportation, and any other services necessary, to maintain the landscaping and grounds in such a manner to present a neat and well maintained appearance.

All products used are to be environmentally friendly and the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) of these products will be supplied to the MIC for approval. The products are to be non-toxic, biodegradable, and made from renewable sources (not petroleum) to promote a healthy and green environment when possible.

The MSDS must be provided by the contractor to the MIC or the MIC designate where the information will be kept on file in accordance with applicable guidelines of the OSHA Hazard Communications Standard. Requirements pertaining to recordkeeping will be strictly followed, with copy(s) provided to MIC as necessary and upon request.

If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in the contract amount. If the defects in services are not corrected by re-performance, the Government may require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that performance conforms to contract requirements. If the Contractor fails to expeditiously take the necessary action to ensure that future performance will be in conformity with the contract requirements, this contract may be terminated or cancelled.

The Contractor will annotate the time-in and the time-out of each site visit in the Visitor Log in the Reception area.

MAINTAIN IMPROVED/SEMI-IMPROVED GROUNDS

a. Mow Improved, Semi-Improved Grounds, and Native Grassed Areas: Grass cutting of all lawn areas must be completed as per schedule. Grass clippings must be removed or mulched when visible after mowing. All improved and semi-improved grounds and native grassed areas must be well manicured at all times.

b. Edging: Sidewalks, driveways, curbs, and other concrete or asphalt edges located in the improved/semi-improved grounds must be concurrent with mowing per schedule. Edging will include removal of vegetation from cracks in sidewalks, driveways, and curbs.

c. Grass/Weed Trimming: Grass and weeds must be trimmed around trees, shrubs, buildings, fences, poles, posts, fire hydrants, parking lot bumper blocks, boulders, road shoulders, and other fixed obstacles concurrent with mowing schedule. Damage to trees and shrubs from trimming must be repaired by the contractor.

d. Remove Debris/Police Grounds: The Contractor must perform general litter patrol on all grounds. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the removal and disposal of all natural debris (tree limbs, dry brush, rodent habitats, dead animals, etc.) and manmade debris. All grass clippings must be properly removed and disposed of offsite. Sidewalks and paved areas must be cleaned of all lawn clippings after each mowing. Parking lots/areas, walks, curb-gutter, sidewalks, and concrete flat-work must be kept debris free (includes bark debris, dust, and dirt) with the debris properly removed and disposed of offsite. Removal of debris and policing of grounds will be concurrent with the mowing schedule.

e. Application of Fertilizer: The Contractor must apply an effective fertilizer on all lawns, shrubs, plants and ground cover per Schedule. All fertilizers must be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

f. Trimming and Pruning: The Contractor must maintain a neat and well maintained appearance of all plants, shrubs, and trees by proper pruning, clipping, pinching back, digging out new growth, and shape maintenance. This should take place twelve (12) times per year, once in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and again in December.

g. Weed Control: The Contractor must keep all lawns (includes semi-improved and native grassed areas), shrub beds, ground-cover beds, flower beds, graveled areas, and all other adjacent areas free of weeds at all times. Any herbicides must be applied by certified or licensed personnel. This should take place six (6) times a year, once in February, March, May, July, September, and again in November.

h. Fire Ant Control: The Contractor must provide fire ant control in lawn and flower beds concurrent with the mowing schedule.

i. Mulch: Replace mulch/pine straw in flower beds around the May timeframe.

8. Invoicing The vendor will bill on a monthly basis in arrears. The Contractor will annotate the time-in and the time-out of each site visit in the Visitor Log in the Reception area.

9. Site Visit

a. Contact for scheduling the Site Visit:

George Riek, ASA, ph: 251-633-6443, ext. 221, email george.riek@noaa.gov

10. Observance of Legal Holidays and Site Closure Information The Contractor hereby agrees to observe the following Federal holidays, plus any other day off work designated by Federal Statute, by Executive Order, or by Presidential proclamation:

Christmas Day

When any holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed; when any holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed. All personnel assigned to this contract shall limit their observation of holidays to those set forth above.

In each instance, the Contractor agrees to continue to provide sufficient personnel to perform requirements of any critical tasks already in operation or scheduled, and shall be guided by the instructions issued by the Contracting Officer or the MIC. In the event of a site dismissal or closure due to weather, emergency, or other circumstances, the contractor is instructed to contact the MIC or the designate for guidance.

“THE C&A REQUIREMENTS OF CLAUSE 73 DO NOT APPLY AND A SECURITY ACCREDITATION PACKAGE IS NOT REQUIRED”

11. Period of Performance Period of performance shall be:

Base Period is Date of Award through 05/31/2027.

Option Period 1 for a twelve month period 06/01/2027 through 05/31/2028.

Option Period 2 for a twelve month period 06/01/2028 through 05/31/2029.

Option Period 3 for a twelve month period 06/01/2029 through 05/31/2030.

Option Period 4 for a twelve month period 06/01/2030 through 05/31/2031.