signed SF30-Amend 0005 Garden Solicit 20201022.pdf

Amended Solicitation No. 19TH2020Q0006-0005 Comprehensive ground maintenance services

SBU - CONTRACTING AND ACQUISITIONS

SECTION 1 - CONTINUATION TO SF-1449, SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES,

BLOCK 20

1. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

item 1.5.3 is hereby deleted in their entirely and replaced as set forth below:

1.5.3. The Contractor shall prune all shrubs, vines, bushes, ground cover, and trees to:

• direct and encourage plant growth in directions desired,

• remove dead and unsightly growth, and

• maintain a neat and attractive appearance.

The Contractor shall prune according to the schedule in the Grounds Maintenance Plan to ensure that all heavy pruning is accomplished during the proper season according to best horticultural practice. The Contractor shall ensure the Horticulturist is on site during pruning to ensure proper procedures are followed. The Contractor shall prune all hedges and shaped shrubs to maintain proper shape at all times. The Contractor shall prune when necessary, large woody trees and palms to prevent risks and hazard to people and property posed by falling dead limbs and branches.

The gardening contractor is responsible for remedying damages from falling branches or trees that occur while the gardening contractor is performing pruning operations. If another contractor damages a tree or plant then it is the gardening contractor’s responsibility to report the damage to the COR immediately.

The gardening contractor shall identify trees and branches that may be at risk of falling and causing damage as a result of winds or storms and report these findings to the COR. The gardening contractor shall present a tree trimming plan to the COR and conduct timely tree trimming operations to prevent and/or limit storm damage. Any damage from falling trees or branches must be reported immediately to the COR. The COR will evaluate the damage and remedial options.

Should the damage be determined to be the result of unforeseen circumstances (Acts of God or force majeure) and adequate preparatory measures had been taken, then the gardening contractor would not be responsible for remedy or repair for damages.

The Contractor shall provide all pruning tools and equipment and ensure that climbing equipment will not inflict permanent damage to the trees. For example, the contractor will not use spikes, gaffs, or climbing spurs to prune trees. The contractor shall ensure that cutting tools are clean and disinfected when cutting trees infected with a pathogen to avoid transmission from one tree to another.

In the event of negligence during pruning or cutting operations, which results in injury or damage due to falling branches, equipment, or debris, all liability is the sole responsibility of the contractor for compensation. The U.S. Government will not accept any liability relate to such incidents.

Amended Solicitation No. 19TH2020Q0006-0005 Comprehensive ground maintenance services

SBU - CONTRACTING AND ACQUISITIONS

1.6. LEAF REMOVAL is hereby deleted and replaced as set forth below:

The Contractor shall remove leaves and pine needles from the properties listed in 1.13 on a daily basis (Monday – Saturday).

1.8. REMOVAL OF DEBRIS is hereby deleted and replaced as set forth below:

The Contractor shall remove foreign material, cuttings, grass, leaves, bark, limbs, dead vegetation, paper, and trash from the maintained areas including sidewalks, driveways, and all paths, walkways, stairways and curbs within or adjacent to the area. The Contractor shall remove all debris and equipment from the work site before the end of each workday. Debris removal shall prevent unsightly accumulation. The Contractor shall promptly remove collected debris to an authorized disposal site. The Contractor is responsible for all expenses incurred in the collection and disposal of debris. Debris from tree pruning shall not be permitted to be placed in any Embassy trash containers.

1.9 WATERING is added item 1.9.5 as set forth below:

1.9.5. Contractor shall be responsible for watering and maintaining plants and vegetation located at the NOB Front Office. There are approximately 100 square feet of plants located at the exterior balcony area, and also potted plants located inside. The Contractor shall provide this service at least 3 times per week, approximately one hour each visit. The Contractor must schedule for an escort at least three days in advance, via email to the COR.

1.10. FERTILIZER is added item 1.10.6 as set forth below:

1.10.6 The COR will advise of any areas that are off-limits for fertilizer and chemecals.