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Statement of Work (SOW) Fort Harrison Regional Office Grounds Maintenance and Snow Removal

GENERAL INFORMATION

Veterans Benefits Administration

Fort Harrison Regional Office

3633 Veterans Drive

Fort Harrison MT

CONTACT INFORMATION

Veterans Benefits Administration

1800 G Street NW Washington DC 20006

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Craig Harris Craig.Harris@va.gov 603-222-5737

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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DESCRIPTION

Presolicitation Notice Solicitation: 36C10D25Q0123 This is a FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures Solicitation Type of Solicitation: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside Location of Solicitation: Sam.gov

NAICS: 561730

PSC(s): S208 Description: Grounds Maintenance and Snow Removal Quote due: 07/1/2025@11:00 eastern time with completed and signed copy of solicitation.

Contracting Officer: Craig Harris, Craig.Harris@va.gov See Solicitation 36C10D25Q0123 for more details.

Interested Party requirements:

Vendors must have active registrations in SAM.gov and SBA.gov well as have current, updated information actively vendorized with the Financial Service Center (FSC). Award will not be held for vendors who do not comply with the solicitation.

Evaluation Criteria:

Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 Evaluation of quotations or offers.

Evaluation will be Best Value to the Government Quotes will be evaluated for the fair and reasonable price.

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Statement of Work (SOW) Fort Harrison Regional Office Grounds Maintenance and Snow Removal 03/11/2025

Table of Contents

Vision Statement

Award a Firm Fixed Price contract establishing a Grounds Maintenance and Snow Removal service contract at the Fort Harrison VA Regional Office per 41 CFR 102-74.35 and Occupancy Services Standards.

1 Introduction The Fort Harrison VA Regional Office, 3633 Veterans Drive, Fort Harrison, MT 59636 intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Priced Grounds Maintenance and Snow Removal Service Contract. The contractor awarded this contract will be expected to maintain the facility(s) in a professional manner and provide landscaping services as well as snow removal services as outlined in this Statement of Work.

1.1 Background

The Fort Harrison VA Regional Office is located on 1.5 acres, composed of one building with a total area of approximately 65,000.00/ft/sq.

1.2 Scope

The Contractor shall provide all necessary expertise, supervision, labor, equipment, tools and supplies to accomplish full maintenance services of the grounds and sprinkler systems as specified below at the VA Regional Office, 3633 Veterans Drive, Building 167, Fort Harrison, MT 59636. The grounds area is approximately as follows.

7,750 square feet Hydric lawn 24,865 square feet Mesic lawn 5,261 square feet Xeric native grasses Total 37,876 square feet of grass 11,440 square feet Bark mulch 4,037 square feet4-6 River rock All measurements are approximate and must be verified by the prospective Contractor.

2 General Requirements The following sub paragraphs pertain to the general requirements of the contract.

2.1 Non-Personal Services

The Government shall neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual contractor employees. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services or give the perception of personal services. If the contractor believes that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor's responsibility to notify the Contracting Officer (CO) immediately.

2.2 Business Relations

The contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the requirement. The contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification. The contractor shall provide corrective action plans, proposal submittals, timely identification of issues, and effective management of subcontractors. The contractor shall seek to ensure customer satisfaction and professional and ethical behavior of all contractor personnel. Contractor will review the VA Rules of Behavior training and provide copies of training certificates for all contractor and subcontractor employees to the COR annually. All training will be conducted through the Training Management System.

2.3 Contract Administration and Management

The following subsections specify requirements for contract, management, and personnel administration.

2.3.1 Contract Management

The contractor shall establish clear organizational lines of authority and responsibility to ensure effective management of the resources assigned to the requirement. The contractor must maintain continuity between the support operations at the Fort Harrison VARO and the contractor's corporate offices.

2.3.2 Contract Administration

The contractor shall establish processes and assign appropriate resources to effectively administer the requirement. The contractor shall respond to Government requests for contractual actions in a timely fashion. The contractor shall have a single point of contact between the Government and Contractor personnel assigned to support contracts or task orders. The contractor shall assign work effort and maintaining proper and accurate time keeping records of personnel assigned to work on the requirement.

2.4 Subcontract Management

The contractor shall be responsible for any subcontract management necessary to integrate work performed on this requirement and shall be responsible and accountable for subcontractor performance on this requirement. The prime contractor will manage work distribution to ensure there are no Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) considerations. Contractors may add subcontractors to their team after notification to the Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

2.5 Contractor Personnel, Disciplines, and Specialties

The contractor shall accomplish the assigned work by employing and utilizing qualified personnel with appropriate combinations of education, training, and experience in each trade. The contractor shall match personnel skills to the work or task with a minimum of under/over employment of resources. The Contractor shall provide the necessary resources and infrastructure to manage, perform, and administer the contract.

2.6 Location and Hours of Work

Accomplishment of the results contained in this SOW are to be performed at 3633 Veterans Drive, Fort Harrison, MT 59636. Normal workdays are Monday through Friday except US Federal Holidays. Core hours of work for VA employees are from 6:00am and 6pm daily. Contractor will coordinate with the COR each trade work schedule.

3 Performance Requirements The following section specifies the Performance Objectives and Performance Elements for the contract.

3.1 Grounds Maintenance

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, supervision, and other items and services necessary to ensure that grounds maintenance is performed at the Fort Harrison VA Regional Office, 3633 Veterans Drive, Fort Harrison, MT 59636 in a manner that will maintain healthy grass, trees, shrubs, and plants and present a clean, neat, and professional appearance.

Performance Standards

a) Standard: Addresses all errors and inadequacies.

AQL: 100% all grounds areas maintained per this SOW

3.1.1 Maintain Lawn

See subsections below for specific tasks.

Performance Standards

a) Standard: Addresses all errors and inadequacies.

AQL: 100% all grounds areas maintained per this SOW

3.1.1.1 Mowing

Frequency of mowing shall be once every week during the months of May through September or as requested by COR. Cut grass height shall be kept between 1 1/2" - 2 1/2" during the growing season.

Trash shall be removed from areas to be mowed prior to mowing.

Mowing debris will be cleared from paved areas at the time of mowing.

Suitable mowing equipment shall be utilized to provide safe and effective mowing. Mowing will be conducted in a manner to prevent scalping, uneven mowing, and rutting by equipment. Contractor shall exercise case to avoid damage to plants and structures while mowing.

Performance Standards

a) Standard: Meets min/max measurement.

AQL: Grass is always between 1 1/2" - 2 1/2".

3.1.1.2 Edging and string trimmings

Edge all lawns on the same day that lawns are mowed. The edging should be performed around the perimeters of the area, around paved surfaces within the areas and around trees, bushes, shrubs, planters, standpipes, barriers, water valve boxes, recreation equipment, sprinkler heads, planter pods, and other permanent structures within the areas immediately after every other mowing. All curbs, slabs, sidewalks, site structures, and site fixtures shall be edged, or string trimmed at the same frequency as mowing. All weeks and grass inaccessible to mowers shall be string trimmed or manually removed at the same frequency as mowing. Debris from edging and trimming will be removed from pavement at time of edging and trimming.

Performance Standards

a) Standard: Consistent

b) Standard: Compliant AQL: No grass/weeds encroaching on sidewalks or parking area.

3.1.1.3 Aerate and dethatching.

Aerate, and dethatch all lawns once each year as weather permits (dethatch in spring, aerate in fall).

Performance Standards

a) Standard: Completes actions within specified deadlines.

AQL: 100% of lawn is aerated once between April - June and dethatched once between

3.1.1.4 Fertilization

Fertilize all lawns, ornamental shrubs, plants, and grasses a minimum of three (3) times during each contract period. Scheduled dates for fertilization will be determined by mutual agreement of the Contractors supervisor and the Government, but in no case will the fertilization be performed more frequently that once every five (5) weeks not less frequently that every twelve (12) weeks. The Contractor shall utilize appropriate fertilizer specifically formulated for the type of plant time of the year applied. The amount of fertilizer used shall never be less than that which is recommended by the fertilizer manufacturer.

Contractor shall meet with the COR prior to and immediately after fertilization of the grass, trees and shrubs. The Contractor shall provide documentation to the COR (i.e., full/empty fertilizer bags) of the amount and the types of fertilizer used.

Performance Standards

a) Standard: test AQL: test

b) Standard: Compliant with federal, state, and local laws and regulations and fertilizer is compatible with plant/tree/shrub, etc., it is being applied to.

AQL: Fertilization frequency IAW this SOW and fertilizer type recorded on SDS, Safety Data Sheet.

Deliverables A002 Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Logbook.

3.1.1.5 Trash/Litter collection and sweeping.

All paved areas/concrete walks, gutters, and parking lots shall be swept with a mechanical sweepers/blower twice yearly in the spring and fall or as requested by the COR. All debris from cleanup or landscaping efforts will be disposed of off-site. Grounds shall be policed for trash/debris cleanup during each service visit throughout the entire year. Special attention should be given to the entrances of the building as well as handicap areas or ramps.

Performance Standards

a) Standard: Compliant with federal, state, and local laws and regulations with regards to disposing of trash and debris.

AQL: No trash / debris visible after each mowing.

3.1.2 Maintain Trees / Shrubs / Hedges

Contractor shall trim/prune all trees, shrubs, and hedges on VARO grounds as well as maintain all bedding and planted areas.

Performance Standards

a) Standard: Addresses all errors and inadequacies.

AQL: 100% Trees, shrubs, and hedges maintained.

3.1.2.1 Trimming and Pruning

Prune all ornamental species in the developed areas once a year in the spring or fall as appropriate for the species. Pruning shall be accomplished consistent with good horticultural practice and in a manner that ensures the size, and proportions of the trees, shrubs, hedges, beds, and plants are maintained.

Remove and dispose of all fallen leaves each fall. Clean rain gutters once each fall after leaves have fallen from surrounding trees. Contractor shall document completion and acceptance by fact-to-fact report to COR.

Pruning shall be accomplished in accordance with industry (ANSI Z133.1 - 1994) standards. Class II standard pruning shall be used in general on all trees. Class IV pruning shall be used only for lifting, removal, and/or cutback of branches that conflict with normal traffic or safety in the vicinity of the trees. Minimum safety clearance is 14 feet over streets, 12 feet over driveways, 8 feet over walk areas, and 4 feet from buildings. Other trees shall be pruned on an as-required basis to provide safety, clearances and/or to prevent structural damage. Topping and de-horning shall not be permitted. Trimming/pruning of trees around utility poles/power lines is the responsibility of the contractor.

Notify the COR when trimming/pruning around utility poles/power lines is needed. Shrubs, small trees, and other plants shall be maintained according to the American Society of Landscape Architect's standards. They shall be pruned as required to maintain their natural growth characteristics. Shrubs and small trees shall be trimmed and pruned to enhance the beauty and health of the plant. Hedges shall be maintained to their natural mature height and shape. Broadleaf evergreens and flowers beds shall be pruned annually or as required maintaining clearances of minimum of 3 inches from buildings, sidewalks, or other obstructions.

Performance Standards

a) Standard: Identify trends and areas of improvement.

AQL: * Minimum safety clearance is 14 feet over streets, 12 feet over driveways, 8 feet over walk areas, and 4 feet from buildings.

* Topping and de-horning shall not be permitted.

* Broadleaf evergreens and flowers beds shall be pruned annually or as required maintaining clearances of minimum of 3 inches from buildings, sidewalks, or other obstructions.

* See general description for additional AQLs

3.1.2.2 Maintain bedding and planted areas.

Fertilize, water, edge, eliminate weeds, maintain mulch, and repair or replace damaged plants in shrub and plant beds. All weeds shall be removed or eradicated manually or mechanically. Chemical use of herbicides must be pre-approved by the COR as well as all SDS pertaining to all products applied during the performance of this PWS Performance Standards

a) Standard: Complete AQL: Fertilize, water, edge, eliminate weeds, maintain mulch, and repair or replace damaged plants in shrub and plant beds. All weeds shall be removed or eradicated manually or mechanically. Chemical use of herbicides must be pre-approved by the COR as well as all MSDS pertaining to all products applied during the performance of this PWS

3.1.2.3 Mulching

Contractor shall inspect mulched areas and provide and apply additional mulch two (2) times per year.

Inspection(s) shall be in March and July.

Depth of mulch, shrubs, beds, and trees shall be applied to attain a minimum of three (3) inches.

Contractor shall coordinate delivery and application of mulch with COR.

Performance Standards

a) Standard: Addresses all errors and inadequacies.

AQL: 100% all grounds areas maintained per this SOW

3.1.3 Maintain irrigation system.

The contractor shall be responsible for the complete management, operation and maintenance of all water control devices and irrigation systems.

Performance Standards

a) Standard: Complete AQL: The contractor shall ensure that the systems are in good working order and in operating condition at all times. If the government changes sprinkler system configurations, the contractor shall update the irrigation system drawings or provide new drawings.

3.1.3.1 Sprinkler Systems

Inspect existing sprinkler system and report any deficiencies to the COR as needed during the growing season. Make adjustments to the sprinkler heads and irrigating / water control equipment weekly to ensure even and adequate distribution of water to all irrigated areas. The BMS software in the SSD supply room will be used to set up / schedule zones for irrigation times between the hours of 1900hrs and 0500hours daily.

Contractor shall maintain a provide maximum functioning capability of the on-site to include replacement of all parts/equipment as necessary. All costs associate with repair(s) shall be by written authorization from the COR separate from the contract.

Winterize (blow out) sprinkler once annually no sooner than September 15 and no later than 1 October each service year.

Performance Standards

a) Standard: Complete AQL: The contractor shall ensure that the systems are in good working order and in operating condition at all times. If the government changes sprinkler system configurations, the contractor shall update the irrigation system drawings or provide new drawings.

3.1.4 Special Work Requirements

All landscape maintenance services shall be performed by trained, experienced personnel following accepted, standard horticultural practices.

Contractor shall provide a signed, legible, Government-provided form (checklist) weekly, indicating the date and type of work completed for COR approval. Payment for services may be withheld if form is not properly executed (date, signature, services performed, approved by COR) and provided to COR.

Contract supervisor/lead employee shall visit the job site monthly to meet with the COR to discuss any performance issues related to maintaining a high standard of work throughout the term of the contract and conduct general inspections of the grounds. The Contractor and COR shall conduct monthly general inspections of the grounds. Issues noted shall be resolved by the Contractor unless otherwise specified.

Contractor is to respond with same day service to any issue or call by the COR. Contractor shall furnish shirts or hats with company logo to employees when on site and performing contract work. Contractors’ vehicles shall bear the company logo. Contractor shall be OSHA compliant in operation of landscaping equipment and employee safety. VA shall bear no liability for noncompliance on the part of the Contractor.

Performance Standards

a) Standard: Identifies and corrects deficiencies.

AQL: Weekly checklist provided to COR IAW this SOW Deliverables A020 Approved checklist

3.2 Snow / Ice removal

Approximate square footage as follows (Contractor is responsible for measuring for accuracy):

Driveway: 4,261 square feet Parking lot: 5,587 square feet Sidewalks: 1,500 square feet Sidewalks, steps, ramps, landings, crosswalks, entryways, driveways, and parking lots shall be cleared of all snow and ice between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. or following each storm with an accumulation of snow, ice, or freezing rain. COR will schedule follow up service for lasting snow events. At times salt and gravel can be used for minor snow accumulation (approximately 1/2” of snow) to provide safe surfaces on grounds. Any amount of snow in accumulation over a 1/2" will require removal service by the contractor. Any buildup of ice on walkways, paved areas, ramps, or loading docks will require mitigation as soon as possible. On freeze/thaw events contractor shall monitor for additional ice build up after snow events.

Ice melt shall be put down on all sidewalks and entryways and handicap parking areas after the snow event has stopped or after services have been performed. Parking lots shall be sanded or salted depending on conditions. The materials used by the Contractor shall not be damaging to the surfaces and must be applied in an even consistent manner to be effective.

Contractor shall return to the site for a period of time after each storm accumulation to re-plow, re-shovel, or reapply snow melt as deemed necessary by the COR.

The Contractor shall take action (respond onsite) within one (1) hour from the time of notification (text, phone call or email) by the COR or designee to treat traffic surfaces and action shall be continuous until treatment is no longer necessary.

In the event of special circumstances, permission may be sought from the COR or designee to discontinue the plowing or the de-icing or both if efforts are not effective for removal and safety reasons.

During extreme weather conditions such as snow in excess of 12”, contractor shall make every effort to ensure prompt service and will provide updates on arrival/completion time to the COR.

Roadway entrances/exits, bus stop passageways, sidewalks, and walkways, obstructed by State and City snow plowing operations shall be kept clear by the Contractor. Excessive build-up of sand and debris, which may cause unsafe passage of pedestrians and vehicles, shall be removed.

Snow and ice shall be placed in piles at designated locations specified by the COR. Contractor shall be responsible for removing any accumulation of plowed snow blocking parking or patient/employee access to the facility.

Performance Standards

a) Standard: Complete AQL: Snow is removed according to this SOW

3.3 Contractor Responsibilities.

Furnishing all equipment and supplies for snow and ice removal. Reporting any damage to pavement or grounds caused by the Contractor within 24 hours after occurrence of the damage.

Obtaining and maintaining current required insurance and State licenses.

Complying with Montana and neighboring jurisdiction requirements for the deposit of snow and ice removed from pavements pursuant to this contract.

Performance Standards

a) Standard: Completes actions within specified deadlines.

AQL: Contractor performs all requirements IAW this SOW

4 Special Requirements This section describes the special requirements for this effort. The following sub-sections provide details of various considerations on this effort.

4.1 Safety

SAFETY - The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local legal requirements regarding workers health and safety. The requirements include but are not limited to, those found in Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) statutes and regulations, such as applicable provisions of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 1910 and 1926. Contractor is solely responsible for determining the legal requirements that apply to activities and shall ensure safe and healthful working conditions for its employees. Contractor shall comply with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, and safety requirements. Erect safety barriers, signs, flagging, and devices as appropriate to warn and protect the workmen and the public. Protect the existing site and other property. Remove all demolished materials, debris, waste, and scraps. The waste materials will be disposed of in accordance with the environmental guidelines and standards of Florida. No construction materials to include packaging materials will be left on site.

RISK ASSESSMENT - The Contractor will ensure an overall risk assessment is completed when performing work on ladders, lifts, scaffolding, etc. Whenever there is an additional trade or change of function, i.e., use of a crane or sky lift an additional risk assessment will be performed for that event.

EQUIPMENT - The Contractor shall provide all safety equipment/devices, SDS, personal protective equipment and clothing as required for its employees. Copies of all SDS shall be provided to the COR.

COMPLIANCE -The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local legal requirements regarding workers health and safety. The requirements include but are not limited to, those found in Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) statutes and regulations, such as applicable provisions of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 1910 and 1926. Contractor is solely responsible for determining the legal requirements that apply to activities and shall ensure safe and healthful working conditions for its employees.

4.1.1 OSHA Training

OSHA - Prior to commencing work the Contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA designated "competent person (CP)(29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are not present. The Contractor as well as the on-site supervisor will have completed no less than 30 hours of OSHA approved safety training. All other Contractor employees will have no less than 10 hours of OSHA approved safety training.

Safety Plan Contractor will provide a site-specific safety plan as well as an Activity Hazards Analysis. An example of a VA approved AHA can be found at http://www.usace.army.mil/Portals/2/docs/AHA2.pdf Compliance The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local legal requirements regarding workers health and safety. The requirements include but are not limited to, those found in Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) statutes and regulations, such as applicable provisions of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 1910 and 1926. Contractor is solely responsible for determining the legal requirements that apply to activities, and shall ensure safe and healthful working conditions for its employees.

4.1.2 Personal Protective Equipment

Employees exposed to biological agents, without regard to the use of respirators, or where the possibility of skin or eye irritation exists, the Contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, and assure that the employee uses appropriate protective work clothing and equipment such as, but not limited to:

Coveralls or similar full-body work clothing.

Gloves, hats, and shoes or disposable shoe coverlets; and Face shields, vented goggles, or other appropriate protective equipment which complies with CFR 29 Section 1910.133 of Part 1910.

Provide Disposable Protective Clothing as Needed.

The Contractor shall provide for the disposal of required protective clothing and equipment.

The Contractor shall repair or replace required protective clothing and equipment as needed to maintain their effectiveness.

The Contractor shall prohibit the removal of mold from protective clothing or equipment by blowing, shaking, or any other means, which disperses mold spores into the air.

4.1.3 Respirator Protection

Regulatory Compliance Contractor, or its subcontractor, will comply with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.134 (b), (d), (e), and (f) in establishing a respiratory protection program.

Respirator Approval The respirators must be approved by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The type of respirator shall be appropriate to the airborne mold concentration in the enclosed area at the time of entry. All mold remediation work will be performed using as a minimum, half face respiratory protection equipped with N100 filters.

Contractor Respirator Program Contractor, or its subcontractor responsible for removing the mold, will provide a copy of the Respiratory Protection Program as part of their submittal.

4.2 HAZMAT Communication Plan

Contractor will post a copy of 29 CFR 1926.62. "Health Hazard Data" in a prominent place in the office area. Contractor will also comply with the hazard communication provisions in 29 CFR 1910 1200.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for any chemicals used on site shall be added to the plan and a copy shall be submitted to the COR for review.

4.3 Government Furnished Materials

The government shall provide at no cost parking space and access to the VARO loading docks as necessary.

4.4 Contractor provided tools and equipment

Contractor will provide all tools and equipment (mowers, tractors, bobcats, 'gators', etc.) necessary to perform the requirements of this SOW. The VARO does not have storage space for mowing equipment, tractors, trailers, etc.

4.5 Applicable Directives

The contractor shall comply with all documents listed below as mandatory and referenced under paragraph 3.0, Performance Requirements. Compliance with documents listed as non-mandatory is the contractors' option.

Mandatory compliance Industry Codes Landscape and horticultural services can be separated into three main segments and each area must comply with both the general industry standards (29 CFR 1910) and the construction industry standards (29 CFR 1926) depending upon the activity being performed.

· NAICS 541320 Landscape Architectural Services (SIC Code 0781 - Landscape Counseling and Planning)

· NAICS 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (SIC Code 0781 Landscape Counseling and Planning)

· NAICS 561730 Landscaping Services (SIC Code 0782 - Lawn and Garden Services)

· NAICS 561730 Landscaping Services (SIC Code 0783 - Ornamental Shrub and Tree Services)

4.6 Quality

This section describes the Quality Control components for this effort. The following sub-sections provide details of various considerations on this effort.

4.6.1 Quality Control

The Contractor shall develop a Quality Control Plan (QCP) and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this SOW. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractors QCP is the means by which he assures himself/herself that his/her work complies with the requirement of the contract.

The finalized QCP will be accepted by the Government (the COR) at the time of the award of the Task/Delivery Order. The Contracting Officer may notify the Contractor of required modifications to the plan during the period of performance. The Contractor then shall coordinate suggested modifications and obtain acceptance of the plan by the Contracting Officer. Any modifications to the program during the period of performance shall be provided to the Contracting Officer for review no later than 10 working days prior to effective date of the change. The QCP shall be subject to the Governments review and approval. The Government may find the QCP "unacceptable" whenever the Contractors procedures do not accomplish quality control objective(s). The Contractor shall revise the QCP within 10 working days from receipt of notice that QCP is found "unacceptable."

4.6.2 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

The Government shall monitor the Contractors performance under this Task/Delivery Order in accordance with the Governments QASP.

4.7 Environmental Requirements

The contractor shall comply with all documents listed below as mandatory and referenced under paragraph 3.0, Performance Requirements. Compliance with documents listed as non-mandatory is the contractors' option.

Mandatory compliance In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates pesticides at the national level. Congress gives the EPA this authority through several federal laws, including the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). By regulating pesticides, the EPA works to protect human health and the environment.

Refer to: https://npic.orst.edu/reg/regfed.html 5 Deliverables The contractor shall provide deliverables as described in subsequent task orders. Deliverables shall be specified by the government. Format and delivery schedule for deliverables shall be outlined in CDRLs and/or other means TBD.

SDS required per OSHA; Inspection Procedures for the Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, 1915.99, 1917.28, 1918.90, 1926.59, and 1928.21

VA Form 20-0344 is completed by VBA employees, non-VBA employees in VBA space and Veteran Service Organization (VSO) employees who have access to benefit records. These individuals are required to provide personal identifying information for themselves and any veteran relatives, so VA is able to identify and properly protect these benefit records

Individual must have completed the 30 hours OSHA Safety course. This course is required to be renewed every year.

Weekly checklist of actions performed.

6 Related Documents The following Documents are related to this project:

· NAICS 541320 Landscape Architectural Services (SIC Code 0781 - Landscape Counseling and Planning)

· NAICS 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (SIC Code 0781 Landscape Counseling and Planning)

· NAICS 561730 Landscaping Services (SIC Code 0782 - Lawn and Garden Services)

· NAICS 561730 Landscaping Services (SIC Code 0783 - Ornamental Shrub and Tree Services) SDS Logbook

Safety Data Sheet Industry Code

· NAICS 541320 Landscape Architectural Services (SIC Code 0781 - Landscape Counseling and Planning)

· NAICS 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (SIC Code 0781 Landscape Counseling and Planning)

· NAICS 561730 Landscaping Services (SIC Code 0782 - Lawn and Garden Services)

· NAICS 561730 Landscaping Services (SIC Code 0783 - Ornamental Shrub and Tree Services) 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Found at https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910