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1503050 – Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping

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1503050 - Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping

ANSI A300 Tree, Shrub, and other woody plant maintenance standard practices (pruning):

ANSI Z133.1 Tree Care Operations – Pruning, Trimming, Repairing, Maintaining, and removing trees and cutting brush.

Safety Requirements:

29 CFR 1910 General Industry 29 CFR 1910.268 Telecommunications 29 CFR 1910.269 Electric Power generation, transmission, and distribution 29 CFR 1910.331 Electrical Safety-related work practices.

1503050 - Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping

Proof of certification shall be submitted per Section F.

All work performed shall be in accordance with Federal, DoD, state, and local laws, and installation policies and regulations. Refer to Annex 1503020, Pest Control, for pesticide/herbicide application requirements.

The Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) diameter of a tree is measured at 4 ½ feet above ground level.

Large Sized Trees are categorized as having a DBH above 20” and over 50’ tall.

Medium Sized Trees are categorized as having a DBH above 10” and up to 20” between 25’ and 50’ tall.

Small Sized Trees are categorized as having a DBH up to 10” and under 25’ tall.

All tanks, hoses, pumps, control valves, and gauges shall be free of visible deterioration, shall not leak, and shall operate at the manufacturer's recommended rates and pressures. Equipment that has failed shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor prior to resuming operations.

Screens, strainers, and filters shall be used and maintained per the pump, sprayer, and nozzle manufacturer's instructions.

Spray nozzles shall deliver spray patterns as specified by the nozzle manufacturer. Nozzles that become clogged or eroded shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor prior to resuming operations.

All pesticide/herbicide dispersal equipment, shall be clearly and plainly marked with "DANGER"..."PESTICIDES", or as required by applicable regulations.

The Contractor shall maintain a book of labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for pesticides and herbicides they use or intend to use, and have it readily available for the COR’s inspection at all times.

All pesticides/herbicide used by the Contractor in the United States of America shall be registered with the EPA and applicable state lead agency for the use intended. Planned Pesticide Use Sheets, provided in J-1503020-02, including labels and SDS for each pesticide/herbicide intended for use, shall be submitted per Section F with the Contractor’s Work Plan. Approvals may be made for and limited to specific pests and sites. Any proposed changes in pesticide/herbicide usage shall be submitted per Section F for approval prior to use.

Refer to the Pest Management Operations Report provided in J-1503020-14 for a sample of an online Pest Management Record.

The Contractor shall submit the Pest Management Operations Report per Section F using the NAVFAC PMC approved online pest management reporting system. Contact the regional NAVFAC PMC to obtain an account and instructions on how to use the system.

Government property caused by the Contractor, in a manner that complies with applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

The Contractor shall coordinate all access to performance areas such as airfields and firing ranges through the KO. If required, the Contractor shall be in radio contact with the controlling authority during work performance.

1. Procedures for ensuring water sprinklers are shut off during heavy rains.

2. Procedures for obtaining current information on weather conditions.

3. Procedures for notifying the Government prior to shutting off and turning on water sprinklers.

4. Procedures for maintaining all existing rain control devices during the entire contract period.

5. Procedures for periodic activation of all irrigation systems to ensure proper working condition of heads and proper spray patterns and that no water sprays onto paved areas, roads, or buildings.

6. Identification of areas that may require watering more than three times per week, exceeding Board of Water Supply guidance, in order to maintain the health/appearance of the grounds.

7. Identification of lawn areas that may need dethatching/aeration to improve the health of the lawn and reduce future watering requirements.

8. Identification of areas currently requiring manual watered (no irrigation system is present or an in ground manual irrigation system is present with no irrigation controller).

9. Description of how all contract performance standards will be met while complying with the Water Conservation Plan.

The Contractor may request changes by subsequent written addendum to the plan, which shall require the KO's approval.

1503050 - Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping

Prevention Devices

1503050 - Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping

The Contractor shall ensure surrounding buildings and structures, and improved grounds are not damaged during trimming, debris removal, or pruning.

Stump grinding material shall be removed and disposed of off of Government property, at a designated legal disposal site.

Stumps inaccessible to stump grinding shall be cut to the proper height and treated to prevent regrowth.

Trees/Palms including stumps and roots have been removed.

Grindings have been disposed of properly.

If left, stumps have been treated to prevent regrowth.

Holes have been backfilled and surrounding area vegetation has been replanted.

Irrigation systems remain in working condition.

If disturbed, flowerbeds have been replanted and plants/flowers are healthy.

Buildings and structures have not been damaged.

Work was completed within two workdays, unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR.

The Contractor shall ensure nearby irrigation systems remain in working order.

The Contractor shall maintain surrounding ornamental/ decorative growth.

Stump grinding material shall be removed and disposed of off of Governmental property at a designated legal disposal site.

Stumps inaccessible to stump grinding shall be cut to the proper height and treated to prevent regrowth.

Trees/Palms including stumps and roots have been removed.

Grindings have been disposed of properly.

If left, stumps have been treated to prevent regrowth.

Holes have been backfilled and surrounding area vegetation has been replanted.

Irrigation systems remain in working condition. If disturbed, flowerbeds have been replanted and plants/flowers are healthy.

Buildings or structures have not been damaged.

Work was completed within two workdays unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR.

The Contractor shall ensure debris does not damage surrounding vegetation, ornamental/decorative growth, buildings or structures, and irrigation systems.

Topping of trees is prohibited, unless stated for specific types of trees.

Pruning shall be performed by an Arborist certified by ISA.

Debris shall be removed and disposed of off of Government property at a designated legal disposal site.

Trees have been trimmed to their natural growth characteristics to promote proper health and growth in the presence of a certified Arborist.

Surrounding vegetation, ornamental/decorative growth, buildings or structures, and irrigation systems, areas have been maintained at the condition prior to start of work.

Debris has been disposed of properly.

The Contractor shall ensure debris does not damage surrounding vegetation, ornamental/decorative growth, buildings or structures, and irrigation systems.

All fruit and seed clusters, husks, sheaths, and weed growth shall be removed and disposed of off of Government property at a designated legal disposal site.

Topping of trees is strictly prohibited, unless stated for specific types of trees.

Pruning shall be performed by an Arborist certified by ISA.

Fronds have been removed to form a “V” shaped canopy, trimmed to a 140-16-degree.

Petiole removal has been performed to industry standards.

Surrounding vegetation, ornamental/decorative growth, buildings or structures, and irrigation systems, have been maintained at the condition prior to the start of work.

Debris has been disposed of properly.

Work was completed within one work day, unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR.

The Contractor shall ensure debris does not damage surrounding vegetation, ornamental/decorative growth, buildings or structures, and irrigation systems.

Debris has been disposed of properly.

Work was completed within one work day unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR.

The Contractor shall ensure debris does not damage surrounding vegetation, ornamental decorative growth, buildings or structures and irrigation systems.

Surrounding vegetation, ornamental/decorative growth, buildings and structures, and irrigation systems have been maintained at the condition prior to start of work.

Debris has been disposed of properly.

Work was completed within one work day, unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR.

The Contractor shall ensure nearby irrigation systems remain in a working order.

The Contractor shall maintain surrounding ornamental/decorative growth.

Grindings have been disposed of properly.

Area has been treated to prevent re-growth.

Holes have been backfilled and surrounding area vegetation has been replanted.

Surrounding vegetation, ornamental/decorative growth, buildings and structures, and irrigation systems have been maintained at the condition prior to start of work.

Work was completed within two work days, unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR.

The Contractor shall ensure nearby irrigation systems remain in a working order.

The Contractor shall maintain surrounding/ ornamental decorative growth.

Grindings have been disposed of properly.

Area has been treated to prevent re-growth.

Holes have been backfilled and surrounding area vegetation has been replanted.

Surrounding vegetation, ornamental/decorative growth/buildings and structures, and irrigation systems have been maintained at the condition prior to start of work.

Work was completed within two work days, unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR.

The Contractor shall ensure nearby irrigation systems remain in a working order.

The Contractor shall maintain surrounding ornamental/ decorative growth.

Root materials have been disposed of properly.

Area has been treated to prevent re-growth.

Holes have been backfilled and surrounding area vegetation has been replanted.

Surrounding vegetation, ornamental/ decorative growth, buildings and structures, and irrigation systems have been maintained at the condition prior to start of work.

Work was completed within one work day, unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR.

The Contractor shall ensure nearby irrigation systems remain in a working order.

The Contractor shall maintain surrounding ornamental/ decorative growth.

Debris has been disposed of properly.

Tree clusters, stumps, and roots have been treated to prevent regrowth.

Holes have been backfilled and surrounding area vegetation has been replanted.

Surrounding vegetation/ ornamental/ Decorative growth, buildings and structures, and irrigation systems have been maintained at the condition prior to start of work.

Work was completed within one workday, unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR.

The Contractor shall ensure debris does not damage surrounding vegetation, ornamental/decorative growth, buildings and structures, and irrigation systems.

Surrounding vegetation, ornamental/decorative growth, buildings and structures, and irrigation systems have been maintained at the condition prior to start of work.

Debris has been properly disposed.

Work was completed within one work day, unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR.

The Contractor shall ensure debris does not damage surrounding vegetation, ornamental/ decorative growth, buildings and structures, and irrigation systems.

Surrounding vegetation/ ornamental/ decorative growth, buildings and structures and irrigation systems have been maintained at the condition prior to start of work.

Debris has been properly disposed.

Work was completed within one workday, unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR.

If present, irrigation systems and/or buildings and structures are maintained at the condition prior to start of work.

The Contractor shall maintain surrounding area at the level present prior to start of work.

Stump grinding material shall be removed and disposed of off of Government property at a designated legal disposal site.

Stumps inaccessible to stump grinding shall be cut to the proper height and treated to prevent re-growth.

Trees/Palms including stumps and roots have been removed.

Grindings have been disposed of properly.

If left, stumps have been treated to prevent re-growth.

Holes have been back-filled and surrounding area vegetation has been re-planted.

Surrounding area has been maintained.

Work was completed within two work days, unless otherwise specified by the COR/KO.

The Contractor shall maintain surrounding area at the level present prior to start of work.

Topping of trees is prohibited, unless otherwise stated for specific types of trees.

Pruning shall be accomplished by an Arborist certified by ISA.

Debris shall be removed and disposed of off of Government property at a designated legal disposal site.

Trees have been trimmed to their natural growth characteristics to promote proper health and growth by a certified Arborist.

Surrounding area has been maintained.

Debris has been properly disposed.

The Contractor shall maintain surrounding area at the level present prior to start of work.

All fruit and seed clusters, husks, sheaths, and weed growth shall be removed and disposed of off of Government property at a designated legal disposal site.

Topping of trees is prohibited, unless otherwise stated for specific types of trees.

Pruning shall be accomplished by an Arborist certified by ISA.

Fronds have been removed to form a “V” shaped canopy, trimmed to 140-16-degree.

Petiole removal was done in accordance with industry standards.

Surrounding areas have been maintained.

Debris has been properly disposed.

Work was completed within one workday, unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR.

The Contractor shall maintain surrounding area at the level present prior to start of work.

Surrounding area has been maintained.

Debris has been properly disposed.

Work was completed within one workday, unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR.

The Contractor shall maintain surrounding area at the level present prior to start of work.

Surrounding area has been maintained.

The Contractor shall maintain surrounding area at the level present prior to start of work.

Grindings have been disposed of properly.

Area has been treated to prevent regrowth.

Holes have been back-filled and surrounding area vegetation has been re-planted.

Surrounding area has been maintained.

Work was completed within two work days, unless otherwise specified by the COR/KO.

The Contractor shall maintain surrounding area at the level present prior to start of work.

Grindings have been disposed of properly.

Area has been treated to prevent re-growth.

Holes have been backfilled and surrounding area vegetation has been replanted.

Surrounding area has been maintained.

Work was completed within two work days, unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR.

The Contractor shall maintain surrounding area at the level present prior to start of work.

Root materials have been disposed of properly.

The area has been treated to prevent re-growth.

Holes have been backfilled and surrounding area vegetation has been replanted.

Surrounding area has been maintained.

Work was completed within one workday, unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR.

The Contractor shall maintain surrounding area at the level present prior to start of work.

Debris has been disposed of properly.

Tree clusters, stumps, and roots have been treated to prevent re-growth.

Holes have been backfilled and surrounding area vegetation has been replanted.

Surrounding area has been maintained.

Work was completed within one workday, unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR.

The Contractor shall maintain surrounding area at the level present prior to start of work.

Surrounding area has been maintained.

Debris has been properly disposed.

Work was completed within one work day, unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR.

The Contractor shall maintain surrounding area at the level present prior to start of work.

Surrounding area has been maintained.

Debris has been properly disposed.

Work was completed within one workday, unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR.

Stump grinding material shall be removed and disposed of off of Government property at a designated legal disposal site.

Stumps inaccessible to stump grinding shall be cut to the proper height and treated to prevent re-growth.

Trees/Palms including stumps and roots have been removed.

Grindings have been disposed of properly.

If left, stumps have been treated to prevent re-growth.

Holes have been back-filled and surrounding area vegetation has been re-planted.

Surrounding area has been maintained.

Work was completed within two work days, unless otherwise specified by the COR/KO.

Topping of trees is prohibited, unless otherwise stated for specific types of trees.

Debris shall be removed and disposed of off of Government property at a designated legal disposal site.

Trees have been trimmed to their natural growth characteristics to promote proper health and growth by a certified Arborist.

Surrounding area has been maintained.

Debris has been properly disposed.

All fruit and seed clusters, husks, sheaths, and weed growth shall be removed and disposed of off of Government property at a designated legal disposal site.

Topping of trees is prohibited, unless otherwise stated for specific types of trees.

Fronds have been removed to form a “V” shaped canopy, trimmed to 140-16-degree.

Petiole removal was done in accordance with industry standards.

Debris has been properly disposed.

Work was completed within one workday, unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR.

Grindings have been disposed of properly.

Area has been treated to prevent regrowth.

Holes have been back-filled and surrounding area vegetation has been re-planted.

Work was completed within two work days, unless otherwise specified by the COR/KO.

Grindings have been disposed of properly.

Area has been treated to prevent re-growth.

Holes have been backfilled and surrounding area vegetation has been replanted.

Work was completed within two work days, unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR.

Root materials have been disposed of properly.

Area has been treated to prevent re-growth.

Holes have been backfilled and surrounding area vegetation has been replanted.

Work was completed within one work day, unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR.

Debris has been disposed of properly.

Tree clusters, stumps, and roots have been treated to prevent regrowth.

Holes have been backfilled and surrounding area vegetation has been replanted.

Work was completed within one workday, unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR.

Debris has been properly disposed.

Work was completed within one work day, unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR.

Debris has been properly disposed.

Work was completed within one workday, unless otherwise specified by the KO/COR.

The Contractor shall maintain a continuous operational communication network to respond to emergency situations, twenty-four hours per day/ 7 days per week. The Contractor shall provide a toll-free number within 15 days after notice of award of this contract.

Emergency Service Orders will be ordered in two hour minimum increments.

Typical Emergency Service Order requests include, but are not limited to, trees damaged in storms, or that pose immediate or possible hazards to property or to the public.

The Contractor responded within the designated timeframe.

Emergency Service Order requirements were met and the site was left in a sanitary and safe condition.

The Arborist shall inspect trees for diseases, pests, structure, health, safety, or other tree related concerns as directed by the Contracting Officer.

Consultations will be ordered in two hour minimum increments.

The Contractor shall submit a written report to the Government which identifies the following, within three working days of inspection:

Arborist name and certification number

Date of Inspection

Tree Location (Building, Lot Number)

Tree Genus and Species

Height, diameter of tree, and diameter at 4’6” above ground.

Safety concerns:

(The Contractor shall notify the Government immediately of safety concerns in addition to stating them in the written report.)

Suggested maintenance needs.

Observed root problems.

Other observed concerns or problems.

Suggested solutions to concerns or problems.

Required timeframe for required services (i.e. – emergency or routine).

Other information as needed, and/or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor responded in a timely manner.

The Contractor submitted a concise and complete report that met the written report requirements, and it was provided within the designated timeframe.