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Performance Work Statement

1.1 Description of Services and Introduction

The intent of this contract is to provide mowing services/ grounds maintenance at the Lane Spring Recreational Day Use area.

The contract period will be from May 1st, 2021 to September 30th, 2021, with Options for the 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 growing seasons.

The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, and supplies (other than Government furnished property) necessary for the mowing services in accordance with the technical specifications listed below and must abide by OSHA standards for work performed. The contractor shall have suitable and adequate equipment and trained personnel to complete work within specifications.

1.2 Background

The Lane Spring Recreational Day Use area is around 5 ½ to 6 acres of mowing area that needs regular maintenance and attention that the Houston/ Rolla/ Cedar Creek recreational staff used to take care of. In recent years staff reductions have caused the district’s recreational staff to seek out contractors to help keep up with the large piece of acreage that needs to be mowed and weed trimmed.

1.3 Objectives

The primary objective is to keep the Day Use area mowed, weed trimmed, and cleaned off for the peak operational season of the year.

1.6 Location and Description

Lane Spring Day Use area, on the Houston/ Rolla/ Cedar Creek District, Rolla, MO to include Day Use area from opening as you enter into recreation area on Forest Road 1892; to the first speed bump you come to after passing the Redbud Pavilion and before the Campground Host site; and all the way to the Dogwood Pavilion parking area where the gate sits on the edge of the parking lot. A small piece that goes up a trail is included in this area as well as a small piece by of groomed area by the Hwy 63 Entrance sign as depicted in the attached maps.

1.4 Technical Specifications

The Contractor and its representatives must maintain a neat and orderly appearance and carry themselves in a professional manner at all times while on National Forest Land.

The mowing and trimming of grass will be performed in those areas depicted on the attached site maps.

The contractor is responsible for all initial site preparation needed; this may include removing litter, tree branches and other debris before each mowing. No litter shall be driven over by any cutting device. All litter shall be removed and disposed of in the receptacles provided within the site. Any limbs 6” or smaller, are to be dispersed evenly into the surrounding wooded areas.

All grass shall be kept at a height of 2-5 inches. The number of mowings from May 1st to September 30th will be up to eighteen (18) mowings.

All work will be performed between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. No work is to be performed on weekends or holidays. Working hours outside of the required time frame must be approved by the Contracting Officer or designated Contracting Officer’s Representative.

The entire mowing and trimming process shall be completed within two (2) continuous days for the site unless weather prevents the completion within timeframe.

All areas shall be mowed and trimmed in a manner that will not, in any way, damage live trees, structures, signs, posts, or any Government property located within the designated area.

Grass clippings shall be swept, blown, or removed from sidewalks, parking lots, and structures.

Trimmed areas shall maintain the same grass height as the surrounding mowed areas to maintain an even continuous appearance. Trimming shall be performed around structures, trees, curbs, posts, rock barriers, walkways, and along a section of the stream in the main picnic area.

All grass clippings generated by mowing operations, shall be dispersed evenly throughout all areas, providing a continuous appearance.

Equipment, materials, tools, etc. shall be confined so as not to unduly encumber the premises and no equipment shall be left on the premises once services have been performed.

Mowing in wet conditions in which rutting will occur is prohibited. If weather conditions are not favorable to mow in the timeframe needed, then the contractor shall communicate that to the Contracting Officer Representative. The difference in wet conditions that are unfavorable and wet conditions that are acceptable, is most mornings are wet with dew from the river, however the soil is not soft from water saturation. If it has rained form the last few days and the soil is “spongey” or “soft” then that is when mowing should not occur in order to avoid rutting the ground up.

The contractor is responsible for all damage incurred to Forest Service property or property of the public as a result of the services performed.

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms

The weekend is defined as Saturday and Sunday. Recognized holidays are those listed in the OPM Federal holiday schedule.

Litter is trash, such as paper, cans, and bottles, which is left lying in an open or public place.

3.0 Government Furnished Items and Services

No items will be furnished by Government.