36C25221Q1048 0001 - Landscaping JB Amen.docx

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36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 3001 Green Bay Road North Chicago

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60064 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 3001 Green Bay Road North Chicago

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This Amendment is to update the Statement of Work for the solicitation 36C25221Q0797 During the site visit on 8/24/2021 numerous issues were addressed and a new statement of work was needed. The new Statement of Work is attached below all other terms and conditions apply. Please have your Bid Proposals in by 3pm CST email to antaeus.gayles@va.gov (do not fax or mail in proposals) No question were sent to the contracting officer to be answered by the COR end of Amendment POC: Antaeus Gayles email antaeus.gayles@va.gov

Antaeus Gayles Contracting Officer

STATEMENT OF WORK

The purpose of this request is to refurbish and upgrade the existing landscaping turf, flower beds, and brick pavers at multiple locations on the Edward Hines Veteran's Campus in Hines, Illinois. The areas to be refurbished are the main entrance located at 5th Av. and Roosevelt Rd, Scott Dr. and Bld 113. This request is also for a landscaping maintenance contract to maintain the areas listed above.

Task 1. Entry Landscape (Roosevelt Entrance)

· Install Bluegrass sod on east and west side of campus entrance (approx. 18,350 sq. ft.).

· Turf replacement- Sod replacement includes mechanical cutting and removal of all old turf, debris disposal, proper soil preparation and installation of bluegrass sod.

· Install water retaining soil moist material capable of holding 5000 gallons of water in flower beds.

West side- remove current plants in flower beds, add blended compost, top dress with hardwood shredded mulch (approx. 60 cu yds). Install the following plants:

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East side- remove current plants in flower beds, add compost, top dress with hardwood shredded mulch (approx. 50 cu yds). Install the following plants:

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Task 2. Landscape Maintenance Contract: Roosevelt Entry, Scott Drive, and Bid 113 Front Lawn - April thru Nov.

Note: Landscape maintenance contract is for the areas that are being improved thru this contract.

· April — spring cleanup- removal and disposal of debris that may have accumulated over winter and cutting back any remaining perennials or grasses.

· Beginning 1st week of May weekly mowing with turf areas cut to 2 — 3 inches as conditions dictate.

- All sidewalks and curbs to be edged as needed to maintain a neat and professional appearance.

· All turf areas adjacent to walls, fences, and bed areas shall be trimmed as needed.

· A pre-emergent herbicide for the control of crabgrass shall be applied to all turf areas in the spring.

· A high-quality turf fertilizer shall be applied to all lawn areas 4 times per year.

- All chemicals used shall be applied by licensed personnel.

· Fall clean up shall include removal and disposal of leaves and fall debris from plant beds and turf areas.

Task 3. Turf, Parking Lot Islands, Along East / West Scott Drive Install new Sod to the parkways along the road separating the parking lots north of Bid 200.

Sod replacement includes mechanical cutting and removal of all old turf, 4 inches of gravel (where it exists) and debris disposal, proper soil preparation and installation of approximately 5875 sq ft of bluegrass sod.

Task 4. Bid 113 Front Lawn Memorial Area Paver Repair Note: There are 2 Memorial Statue areas in the front lawn of Bid 113. One has a Dilboy statue with a plant bed and the entire circular area is surrounded by brick pavers. The second statue area is at the north end of the lawn by Scott Dr. and has an American Legion statue and plant beds.

A. Dilboy Statue Area:

- Remove all pavers at the circular Dilboy Statue area.

· Install new gravel base, sand, and masonry as required.

- Install all new brick pavers in the circular Dilboy Statue area.

· Install permanent metal edging around entire circular paver area.

- Trim existing shrubs in the plant bed and remove any excessive shrubs to allow for proper spacing and individual definition of shrubs.

- Remove weeds and all perennial grasses and flowers from plant bed area around Dilboy Statue.

- Install weed barrier landscape fabric, and top dress plant bed with premium hardwood mulch.

B. American Legion Statue Area:

- Remove weeds and all perennial grasses and flowers.

- Trim existing shrubs and remove any excessive shrubs to allow for proper spacing and individual definition of shrubs.

- Install weed barrier landscape fabric, and top dress with premium hardwood mulch.

Task 5. Bid 113 Courtyard Repair Payers Remove and save all pavers.

Install new gravel base, sand, and masonry as required and reinstall all pavers.

· Install permanent metal edging around entire paved area.

On South side of Courtyard remove large tree, remove upright yew tree, and install the following plants:

On North side of Courtyard install the following plants:

On East side of Courtyard near potting tables install the following plants:

In Center Courtyard Flower Bed remove 7 boxwood shrubs and install the following plants:

- Install weed barrier landscape fabric, and top dress entire courtyard plant bed area with premium hardwood mulch.

It shall be the contractor's responsibility to ensure that all equipment, supplies and or materials required during the performance of the work comply with all conformance standards in the industry. Services shall be completed within 60 days of contract award.

Warranty — All plants, trees, and shrubs to be warrantied for 1 year.