SOW USCG BCC Nantucket Landscaping_2025.pdf

OFF-BASE LANDSCAPING FOR HOUSING SITES

NANTUCKET HOUSING

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

USCG BASE CAPE COD

Scope: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, management, materials, transportation, equipment, and supplies necessary to provide grounds maintenance and landscaping services at two housing sites for Coast Guard Base Cape Cod, MA on Nantucket Island for Base Year plus (4) one – year options, if exercised, in accordance with all attachments hereto, all the terms and conditions of this contract, and in accordance with the following service period of 1 May to 31 October:

CLIN 001: USCG Base Cape Cod Sciasconset Village Housing Common Areas to include the playground at Sciasconset Village, Low Beach Rd, Nantucket, MA.

• Mow lawn every 15 days (2x per month).

• This type mowing shall be at a height of 2 to 2 ¾ inches and shall include trimming, edging and debris removal and disposal services.

• The contractor shall trim and edge grass that abuts housing foundations, playground perimeter, planting beds, fence posts and pavement surfaces etc. Work area shown highlighted in yellow below.

CLIN 002: USCG Base Cape Cod Gouin Village Housing Common Areas to include the playground and the front/backyard of units K1 and K2 at Gouin Village Site at 20 Vesper Lane, Nantucket, MA.

• Mow lawn every 15 days (2x per month) .

• This type mowing shall be at a height of 2 to 2 ¾ inches and shall include trimming, edging and debris removal and disposal services.

• The contractor shall trim and edge grass that abuts housing foundations, playground perimeter, planting beds, fence posts and pavement surfaces etc. Work area shown highlighted in yellow below.

CLIN 003: Provide once a month weeding of Gouin Village and Sciasconset Village Playgrounds. Includes full root removal of all vegetation within the mulched area to reduce regrowth. Any vegetation along the perimeter of the playground shall be pruned back so as not to overhang onto the playground area.

The use of pesticides is strictly prohibited.

CLIN 004: USCG Base Cape Cod Vacant Houses. Between occupancy of old and new tenants, lawn care services will be required at housing sites. The Contracting Officer Representative will provide a list of houses each month that need to be included during routine service. PRICING FOR THIS CLIN SHOULD

REPRESENT TO COST TO SERVICE ONE HOUSING SITE FOR A SINGLE

INSTANCE.

• Mow lawn every 15 days (2x per month) until COR removes house from monthly mowing list.

Playground Area (~25’ x 35’)

• This type mowing shall be at a height of 2 to 2 ¾ inches and shall include trimming, edging and debris removal and disposal services.

• The contractor shall trim and edge grass that abuts the housing foundations, playground perimeter, planting beds, fence posts and pavement surfaces etc.

• Locations this could be exercised are 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Low Beach Rd, Nantucket, MA and Units A, B1/B2, C1/C2, D1/D2, E1/E2, F1/F2, G1/G2, H1/H2, J1/J2 at 20 Vesper Lane, Nantucket, MA.

1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SCHEDULE : A schedule should be provided to the COR showing expected mow dates for each month of service. If unable to conduct services on dates scheduled for any reason ie weather, the Point of Contact shall be notified as soon as possible. Any pre-arranged changes to the schedule should be relayed to the Government POC at least 1 day prior to the change.

1.2 SITE VISIT : A site visit should be scheduled with the COR prior to commencement of each performance period and the contractor’s on site representative should be proficient with the English language and be able to communicate productively with the COR.

1.3 HOURS OF OPERATION : All services shall be performed between the following hours: 0800 to 1600 Monday through Friday in operation areas.

A The Contractor shall seek advance permission from the Government to work on Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00

PM.

B If the Contractor desires work outside the hours of operations, the Contractor shall submit an application to the COR for approval at least 4 days in advance. No work outside the regular hours established above shall be undertaken prior to approval of the COR.

1.4 DISPOSAL OF REMOVED MATERIALS: All materials removed by the Contractor that are not indicated to be salvaged by the Government, shall become the property of the Contractor. This material as a result of this project shall be disposed of at a certified solid waste facility. The Contractor shall not cause, suffer, allow, or permit the handling, transportation, or storage of any material in a manner that results or may result in emissions that cause or contribute to a condition of air pollution. Receipts of disposal shall be sent to the COR.

1.5 The Contractor is responsible to comply with all applicable Federal and State regulations. Disposal receipts shall be sent to the COR.

1.6 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE: The Contractor shall submit a list of all hazardous materials with the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to the COR for approval prior to commencement of this contract. Storage of hazardous materials used by the Contractor shall comply with VOC Emissions Limits for use in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (310 CMR 7.00). Solid waste generated, as a result of this project shall be disposed of by the contractor at a Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection certified solid waste facility. Cleaning and maintenance of contractor or subcontractor’s equipment shall not be conducted on Coast Guard property.

1.7 SERVICE CONTRACT ACT (SCA): In accordance with FAR 52.222-41 SCA each service employee in the performance of this contract by the Contractor or any subcontractor shall be paid not less the minimum monetary wages and shall be furnished fringe benefits in accordance with wages and fringe benefits determined by the Secretary of Labor, or authorized representatives, as specified in any wage determination attached to this contract. In addition, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal occupation, safety and health regulations, including but not limited to 29 CFR and US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health requirements manual, EM 385-1-1.

1.8 EQUIPMENT: Mowing equipment shall be in good working condition and free from fluid leaks. All applicable shoots and guards shall be in place on all equipment and shall not be modified for ease of use. The government reserves the right to stop all landscape services immediately, without expense to the government, when safety guards, precautions or fluid leaks are discovered.

1.9 DAMAGE: The Contractor, at no expense to the Government, shall replace trees, shrubs and flowers, which are damaged by mowing operations.

1.10 TEMPORARY PROTECTION: The Contractor shall provide temporary protection and take the necessary precautions to ensure no debris, material, dust, equipment, or personnel endanger the safety of Government personnel, dependents, or guests while in the area where work is being performed.

1.11 SANITATION FACILIITES: There will be no sanitation facilities for the contractor to access.

1.12 ENVIRONMENTAL: Pollution prevention techniques must be employed during refueling operations. Should a spill occur during the works hours Monday thru Friday the Contractor must immediately call Maintenance Control at (508)969-6488. On Saturday and Sunday, the Contractor must immediately call the JODD at (508)-968-6331. The Contractor must comply with all applicable State and Federal regulations.

1.13 STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT: No equipment storage facilities will be provided to the contractor from the Government. No equipment storage will be allowed on site.