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* = Required Field Contract Opportunity Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice S208 FY20 New - North Atlantic District - New Bern National Cemetery - Base year Grounds Maintenance Contract 22172 36C78620Q0045 03-16-2020 N
SDVOSBC
561730 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle VA 22172 Paul N Zagaruyka Contract Specialist 703-630-9366 New Bern National Cemetery 1711 National Ave.
New Bern, NC 28560
USA
https://www.va.gov https://www.va.gov Paul.Zagaruyka@va.gov Paul.Zagaruyka@va.gov
RFQ FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
GENERAL INFORMATION
| Document Type: | | Combined Synopsis Solicitation | |
| Solicitation Number: | | 36C78620Q0045 | |
| Post Date: | | | 9/6/2019 |
| Original Response Date: | 9/20/2019 at 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time | | |
| Applicable NAICS: | | 561730 | |
| Classification Code: | | S208 | |
| Set Aside Type: | | | 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) |
| Period of Performance: | Date of Award through 365 days plus 4 option years | | |
| Issuing Contracting Office: | Department of Veterans Affairs | |
| | National Cemetery Administration, Contract Services |
| | 18434 Joplin Road |
| | Triangle, VA 22172 |
| Place of Performance: | New Bern National Cemetery | |
| | 1711 National Ave. |
| | New Bern, NC 28560 |
| Attachments: | A - Performance Work Statement | |
| | B – Wage Determination for 2015-5781 Rev. No. 9 |
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number 36C78620Q0045.
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-01 Effective 20 Dec 2018.
This is a 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561730, with a business size standard of $7.5 million.
This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, anticipates the award of a Firm Fixed Priced Contract.
Scope: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to provide complete grounds maintenance services at the New Bern National Cemetery, located at 1711 National Ave., New Bern, North Carolina 28560, per the Statement of Work.
PRICE SCHEDULE: Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, material, equipment, tools and supplies to provide complete grounds maintenance services per the SOW. Units and services to be in accordance with the statement of work, and the terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.
The schedule price shall be all-inclusive, including all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies to complete the Contract Line Items (CLINs). Offerors shall enter unit price and total amounts for each CLIN as indicated in the schedule. In the event there is a difference between a unit price and the extended total amount, the unit price will be held to be the intended bid price and the total of the CLINs will be recomputed accordingly.
Period of Performance: October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020 with four option years.
Services to be Provided: See Attachment Statement of Work.
SITE VISIT: Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect all sites where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance. In no event, shall failure to inspect a one or all sites constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. New Bern National Cemetery is a satellite cemetery under the supervision of the director and staff of the Salisbury National Cemetery. If you plan to conduct a site visit / inspection of the New Bern National Cemetery, YOU MUST CONTACT one of the following personnel to make arrangements:
Steve Fezler – Director, Salisbury National Cemetery……………………………………………. (704) 636-2661 Tim Blume, Foreman, Salisbury National Cemetery.................................................................... (704) 636-2661 Facsimile #.................................................................................................................................. (704) 636-1115
Responses to this Request for Quotation (RFQ) are due to the Contracting Officer no later than 3:00 pm on 9/20/2019. Responses to this announcement will result in a Firm-Fixed Price Contract and the Government intends to make award without discussions. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information provided nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided for the Government. Offerors are responsible for obtaining any and all amendments or additional information concerning this announcement at https://fbo.gov.
All questions regarding this solicitation are to be submitted to the contracting officer, via email, no later than 3:00 PM on 9/13/2019. Questions will not be addressed using the telephone. Answers to questions will be posted on the vendor portal.
Proposal Format and Submission Information:
Offers must be submitted on company letterhead. Commercial format is encouraged. All offerors shall include the following information as part of their quote:
· Legal Business/Company Name (as listed in www.sam.gov)
· DUNS Number
· Point of Contact Name
· Telephone number
· Email Address
-Pricing shall be submitted as requested in the Schedule of Supplies/Services -Technical Package for Evaluation -Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment B) -List of References (Attachment C)
Proposals shall be submitted via the Vendor Portal. See below for registration and submission information.
VENDOR PORTAL USAGE INFORMATION
· The Vendor Portal is a module of the Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS) that serves as a central location that allows for communication between VA Acquisition Staff and potential vendors.
· Vendors will need to visit the Vendor Portal (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov) to register.
· In the event an Offeror is unable to register for a user account and/or submit a proposal through the Vendor Portal prior to the proposal closing date, the vendor is to contact the VAAS helpdesk at 1-877-634-3739, or via email at VA.Acquisition.Systems@va.gov.
· If the deadline hits as you are uploading your documents, the portal will shut without giving notice it is doing so. The upload appears to be happening however, it never finishes.
· Once registered, vendors will be able to access/edit their profile, view solicitations/awards and submit bids/proposals as instructed.
· Vendors can submit questions via the Vendor Portal which can be answered directly within the Vendor Portal.
· Submission of Quotes: All quotes must be submitted through the Department of Veterans Affairs – Electronic Management System (eCMS) Vendor Portal website to be considered for Award.
Quote transmission/uploads must be completed by the deadline for submission of Quotes.
Offerors unable to submit a quote through VA eCMS Vendor Portal, may submit their quotes via email to: Paul.Zagaruyka@va.gov provided the VA eCMS Vendor Portal registration requirements have been fulfilled AND Offerors have contacted the VAAS helpdesk for assistance in their quote submission.
A copy of the email correspondence with the VAAS helpdesk shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer Paul Zagaruyka via email at Paul.Zagaruyka@va.gov as proof of email correspondence. If a request for assistance with the VAAS helpdesk proves unsuccessful in an Offeror’s ability to submit a quote prior to the closing date, via the Vendor Portal, the Offeror shall submit to the Contracting Officer correspondence that contains the date, time, and name of helpdesk representative the Offeror contacted to include the reasons why the Offeror could not submit a quote via the Portal. This document shall be submitted with the Offeror’s quote.
In the event an Offeror has not requested quote submission assistance from the VAAS help desk prior to the closing date, nor has submitted correspondence that identifies reasons why the Offeror could not submit a quote via Vendor Portal, the Offeror will be considered technically non-responsive and the quote, if late, will not be accepted.
FYI: If after documents have been submitted, the Offeror decided to revise a document and resubmit it, the instructions in the VENDOR PORTAL GUIDE must be followed or risk all original documents being deleted.
Any proposals not received through the vendor portal in response to this announcement will be rated as technically unacceptable and removed from consideration.
Questions pertaining to this announcement shall be sent by email to: Paul.Zagaruyka@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Evaluation Process:
The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation that provides the best benefit to the Government, price and other factors considered. Offers will be evaluated on the basis of lowest priced, technically acceptable offer.
The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
1. Pricing: The sum of all the CLINs will represent the total evaluated price. Proposed price must be determined to be fair and reasonable in order to be eligible for award.
2. Technical Acceptability
1. Demonstrated experience performing this requirement
2. Demonstrated qualifications to perform services
3. Use of Sub-Contractors
3. SDVOSB Status verification in CVE
Proposal Contents:
-Pricing shall be submitted as requested in the Schedule of Supplies/Services.
-Technical Package for Evaluation
The following shall be included as part of the offeror’s submission:
· Experience of company and subcontractors anticipated to perform work under this contract
· Managerial & Technical Qualifications of key personnel
· Qualifications of any proposed sub-contractors and the percentage of work they will be performing.
Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses The full text of FAR/VAAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.
https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/
The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2016) VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (Jan 2008)
Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 “Offerors Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.
The following solicitation clauses apply to this acquisition:
The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Oct 2018) applies to this acquisition.
Addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Oct 2018):
FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Maintenance (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2016) FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (Jul 2016) (DEVIATION) VAAR 852.219-74, Limitations on Subcontracting – Monitoring and Compliance (Jul 2018) VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payments Requests (Nov 2012) VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984)
The clause at 52.212-5 “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” (Jan 2019) applies to this acquisition. The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: (b)(4), (b)(22), (b)(25), (b)(27), (b)(28), (b)(30), (b)(33)(i), (b)(42), (b)(49), (b)(56), (c)(2), (c)(3), (c)(8), and (c)(9).
(c)(3) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67)
End of Addenda End of Document
SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES / COSTS
PRICE SCHEDULE: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to provide complete grounds maintenance services at the New Bern National Cemetery, located at 1711 National Ave., New Bern, North Carolina 28560. Services provided under this contract include the following:
· Turf fertilization, pre / post -emergent crabgrass and broadleaf weed control
· Mowing services (including trimming, edging)
· Trash & debris removal
· Headstone setting, headstone raise & realign, headstone bump & run & headstone cleaning
· Sodding of newly dug & refilled graves
· Repairing sunken graves
· Unloading of blank headstones
· Fall Leaf Removal
· Maintenance of all cemetery planting beds
· Deadwood pruning & removal of trees
· Snow & ice removal
· Placement & removal of flags at gravesites for Memorial Day.
· Placement & removal of Avenue of Flags for Memorial Day & Labor Day
POST AWARD CONFERENCE: Prior to commencement of work, contract awardee is required to make an appointment for a conference with the COR and/or Contracting Officer COR to assure that all parties understand all contractual obligations and the role that each party serves.
SITE VISIT: Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect all sites where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance. In no event, shall failure to inspect a one or all sites constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. New Bern National Cemetery is a satellite cemetery under the supervision of the director and staff of the Salisbury National Cemetery. If you plan to conduct a site visit / inspection of the New Bern National Cemetery, YOU MUST CONTACT one of the following personnel to make arrangements:
Steve Fezler – Director, Salisbury National Cemetery……………………………………………. (704) 636-2661 Tim Blume, Foreman, Salisbury National Cemetery.................................................................... (704) 636-2661 Facsimile #.................................................................................................................................. (704) 636-1115
All services described in the Work Statement, including technical specifications, schedules, addenda, clauses, terms and conditions of the contract shall form the complete scope of work. The period of performance is from April 1, 2020 (or date of award / whichever is sooner) through March 31, 2021, with four (4) one-year renewal options.
NEW BERN NATIONAL CEMETERY
Base Period: April 1, 2020 or date of award through March 31, 2021.
Qty.
| Unit |
| Unit Cost |
| Total Cost |
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES
| 001 |
| Turf Mowing & Removal of Debris /Grass Clippings / Sweeping and/or blowing-off roads and walkways. |
| 40 |
| Job |
| $________ |
| $_________ |
| 002 |
| Trimming of all headstones, trees, curbs and fence lines. |
| 40 |
| Job |
| $________ |
| $_________ |
| 003 |
| Floral, Trash & Debris / Leaf Removal (Daily policing of cemetery grounds to include collection & removal of leaves (including during fall months), weeds in planting beds, small branches & twigs, debris / trash and emptying trash receptacles). |
| 12 |
| Mo. |
| $________ |
| $_________ |
| 004 |
| Deadwood Pruning Cemetery Trees (twice yearly) / Removal of Cemetery Trees (as needed) |
| 100 |
| Hrs. |
| $________ |
| $_________ |
| 005 |
| Mulching, edging, of cemetery planting beds and pruning cemetery shrubs |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $________ |
| $_________ |
| 006 |
| Application of pre-emergent weed control / herbicide in cemetery planting beds |
| 2 |
| Job |
| $________ |
| $_________ |
| 007 |
| Sodding / watering of newly dug graves |
| 40 |
| Job |
| $________ |
| $_________ |
| 008 |
| Snow & Ice Removal to Include Roadways, Sidewalks, Building Entrances, Driveways & Parking Areas. |
| 5 |
| Job |
| $________ |
| $_________ |
INTERMENT SERVICES
| 009 |
| Grave Excavation & Backfilling: Casketed remains (second interments). |
| 20 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $________ |
| 010 |
| Grave Excavation & Backfilling: Cremated remains (second interments). |
| 20 |
| Ea. |
| $________ |
| $_______ |
HEADSTONE CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
| 011 |
| Clean Upright Headstones & Flat Markers (6,769 current) headstones cleaned before Memorial Day & Veterans Day) |
| 2 |
| Job |
| $________ |
| $____________ |
| 012 |
| Set & Align New-Initial and New-Replacement Upright Headstones |
| 30 |
| Ea. |
| $________ |
| $____________ |
| 013 |
| Set & Align New-Initial and New-Replacement Flat Markers |
| 10 |
| Ea. |
| $ ________ |
| $____________ |
| 014 |
| Remove, Break-up & Dispose of Unusable / Damaged / Replacement Upright Headstones and Flat Markers |
| 40 |
| Ea. |
| $________ |
| $____________ |
| 015 |
| Bump & Run: Realign headstones that have shifted out of alignment. |
| 1,350 |
| Ea. |
| $________ |
| $ ___________ |
| 016 |
| Refill Sunken Graves |
| 250 |
| Ea. |
| $________ |
| $____________ |
TURF MAINTENANCE (FERTILIZATION / HERBICIDE APPLICATIONS / AERATION)
| 017 |
| (Early January) – Contractor will collect soil samples from cemetery (collected from three various locations within the cemetery) and submit to North Carolina State extension agency for soil analysis. A copy of the soil report will be provided to the COR and NAD Agronomist once received by the Contractor. Fertilizer application rates for the turf during the growing season will be based on the soil test results. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $________ |
| $___________ |
| 018 |
| Turf Application #1 (February 28th – March 3rd) – This is a suggested time frame only and Contractor will monitor current weather conditions and soil temperatures to ensure that soil temperatures are at the appropriate level for germination of crabgrass seed before application of herbicide. |
This application will be a pre-emergent control for annual weed grasses focusing mainly on crab grass and will be applied in granular form per manufacturers recommended label rate. The product to be used will be specified for safe use on centipede turf grass.
| 1 |
| Job |
| $________ |
| $___________ |
| 019 |
| Aeration (Late April – Early May) Core aeration. Contractor will perform core aeration to cemetery turf using specialized equipment to remove soil cores (from 3 to 6 inches long) as it passes across the turf grass surface. Soil cores may be left on the turf after aeration is completed. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $________ |
| $___________ |
| 020 |
| Turf Application #2 (May 15th – May 20th) This is a recommended time frame only – all turf grass must be completely out of dormancy and actively growing before application of herbicide is completed. This application will be a post emergent control application for broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover and other broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form at manufacturers recommended label rate, using an approved herbicide for use on centipede turf grass. Also included will be a granular fertilizer using a fertilizer with an 8-0-24 N-P-K ratio with 2% iron. Application rate for fertilizer will be based on the results of the January soil test report received from the agricultural extension agency. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $________ |
| $___________ |
| 021 |
| Turf Application #3 (June 15th -20th) – Grub Control Application / If Determined By The COR To Be Required. This application will be a granular treatment for the control of beetle grub larva applied at the manufacturers recommended label rate for warm season / centipede turf grass and will be applied to the entire turf acreage. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $________ |
| $___________ |
| 022 |
| Turf Application #4 (June 28th – July 15th) as needed (Contractor will monitor current temperatures and weather conditions to ensure that application of broadleaf herbicide will not injure the turf grass due to excessive heat) – This application will be a post emergent control application for broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover and other broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form at manufacturers recommended label rate, using an approved herbicide for use on centipede turf grass. Also included will be a granular fertilizer using a fertilizer with an 8-0-24 N-P-K ratio with 2% iron. Application rate for fertilizer will be based on the results of the January soil test report received from the agricultural extension agency. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $________ |
| $___________ |
| 023 |
| Turf Application #5 – (September 20th – October 5th) - This application will be a granular turf fertilization using a muriate of potash with a 0-0-60 ratio applied at 1.5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. and will be approved for use on centipede turf grass. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $________ |
| $___________ |
JANITORIAL SERVICES
| 024 |
| Daily and as needed cleaning of public restrooms, Cemetery Lodge and Maintenance Building / shop area. (Monday – Friday) |
| 12 |
| MO |
| $________ |
| $____________ |
PLACEMENT & REMOVAL OF FLAGS AT GRAVESITES / AVENUE OF FLAGS/ WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
| 025 |
| Placement & Removal of Flags at All Gravesites for Memorial Day |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $________ |
| $____________ |
| 026 |
| Placement & Removal of Avenue of Flags (50 flags / twice yearly Memorial & Veterans Day) |
| 2 |
| Job |
| $________ |
| $____________ |
| 027 |
| Placement & Removal of Christmas Wreaths at Each Individual Gravesites for Wreaths Across America. Removal of wreaths will require Contractor to provide up to three (3) 20 yd. dumpsters onsite. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $________ |
| $____________ |
ON CALL EMERGENCY STORM DAMAGE / STUMP REMOVAL
| 028 |
| “Hourly Rate” for On-call / emergency storm damage & stump removal Services (See Section A.6) |
| 200 |
| HR. |
| $________ |
| $___________ |
| NEW BERN NATIONAL CEMETERY BASE YEAR ESTIMATED COST |
| $ |
NEW BERN NATIONAL CEMETERY
Option Year I: April 1, 2021 of from Date of Award thru , March 31, 2022
Qty.
| Unit |
| Unit Cost |
| Total Cost |
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES
| 101 |
| Turf Mowing & Removal of Debris /Grass Clippings / Sweeping and/or blowing-off roads and walkways. |
| 40 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
| 102 |
| Trimming of all headstones, trees, curbs and fence lines. |
| 40 |
| Job |
| $______ |
| $_________ |
| 103 |
| Floral, Trash & Debris / Leaf Removal (Daily policing of cemetery grounds to include collection & removal of leaves (including during fall months), weeds in planting beds, small branches & twigs, debris / trash and emptying trash receptacles). |
| 12 |
| Mo. |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
| 104 |
| Deadwood Pruning Cemetery Trees (twice yearly) / Removal of Cemetery Trees (as needed) |
| 100 |
| Hrs. |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
| 105 |
| Mulching, edging, of cemetery planting beds and pruning cemetery shrubs |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
| 106 |
| Application of pre-emergent weed control / herbicide in cemetery planting beds |
| 2 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
| 107 |
| Sodding / watering of newly dug graves |
| 40 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
| 108 |
| Snow & Ice Removal to Include Roadways, Sidewalks, Building Entrances, Driveways & Parking Areas. |
| 5 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
INTERMENT SERVICES
| 109 |
| Grave Excavation & Backfilling: Casketed remains (second interments). |
| 20 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $________ |
| 110 |
| Grave Excavation & Backfilling: Cremated remains (second interments). |
| 20 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $_______ |
HEADSTONE CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
| 111 |
| Clean Upright Headstones & Flat Markers (6,769 current) headstones cleaned before Memorial Day & Veterans Day) |
| 2 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
| 112 |
| Set & Align New-Initial and New-Replacement Upright Headstones |
| 30 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
| 113 |
| Set & Align New-Initial and New-Replacement Flat Markers |
| 10 |
| Ea. |
| $______ |
| $____________ |
| 114 |
| Remove, Break-up & Dispose of Unusable / Damaged / Replacement Upright Headstones and Flat Markers |
| 40 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
| 115 |
| Bump & Run: Realign headstones that have shifted out of alignment. |
| 1,350 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $ ___________ |
| 116 |
| Refill Sunken Graves |
| 250 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
TURF MAINTENANCE (FERTILIZATION / HERBICIDE APPLICATIONS / AERATION)
| 117 |
| (Early January) – Contractor will collect soil samples from cemetery (collected from three various locations within the cemetery) and submit to North Carolina State extension agency for soil analysis. A copy of the soil report will be provided to the COR and NAD Agronomist once received by the Contractor. Fertilizer application rates for the turf during the growing season will be based on the soil test results. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| 118 |
| Turf Application #1 (February 28th – March 3rd) – This is a suggested time frame only and Contractor will monitor current weather conditions and soil temperatures to ensure that soil temperatures are at the appropriate level for germination of crabgrass seed before application of herbicide. |
This application will be a pre-emergent control for annual weed grasses focusing mainly on crab grass and will be applied in granular form per manufacturers recommended label rate. The product to be used will be specified for safe use on centipede turf grass.
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| 119 |
| Aeration (Late April – Early May) Core aeration. Contractor will perform core aeration to cemetery turf using specialized equipment to remove soil cores (from 3 to 6 inches long) as it passes across the turf grass surface. Soil cores may be left on the turf after aeration is completed. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| 120 |
| Turf Application #2 (May 15th – May 20th) This is a recommended time frame only – all turf grass must be completely out of dormancy and actively growing before application of herbicide is completed. This application will be a post emergent control application for broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover and other broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form at manufacturers recommended label rate, using an approved herbicide for use on centipede turf grass. Also included will be a granular fertilizer using a fertilizer with an 8-0-24 N-P-K ratio with 2% iron. Application rate for fertilizer will be based on the results of the January soil test report received from the agricultural extension agency. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| 121 |
| Turf Application #3 (June 15th -20th) – Grub Control Application / If Determined By The COR To Be Required. This application will be a granular treatment for the control of beetle grub larva applied at the manufacturers recommended label rate for warm season / centipede turf grass and will be applied to the entire turf acreage. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| 122 |
| Turf Application #4 (June 28th – July 15th) as needed (Contractor will monitor current temperatures and weather conditions to ensure that application of broadleaf herbicide will not injure the turf grass due to excessive heat) – This application will be a post emergent control application for broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover and other broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form at manufacturers recommended label rate, using an approved herbicide for use on centipede turf grass. Also included will be a granular fertilizer using a fertilizer with an 8-0-24 N-P-K ratio with 2% iron. Application rate for fertilizer will be based on the results of the January soil test report received from the agricultural extension agency. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| 123 |
| Turf Application #5 – (September 20th – October 5th) - This application will be a granular turf fertilization using a muriate of potash with a 0-0-60 ratio applied at 1.5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. and will be approved for use on centipede turf grass. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
JANITORIAL SERVICES
| 124 |
| Daily and as needed cleaning of public restrooms, Cemetery Lodge and Maintenance Building / shop area. (Monday – Friday) |
| 12 |
| MO |
| $______ |
| $____________ |
PLACEMENT & REMOVAL OF FLAGS AT GRAVESITES / AVENUE OF FLAGS
| 125 |
| Placement & Removal of Flags at All Gravesites for Memorial Day |
Placement & Removal of Avenue of Flags (50 flags / twice yearly Memorial & Veterans Day)
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
| 126 |
| Placement & Removal of Avenue of Flags (50 flags / twice yearly Memorial & Veterans Day) |
| 2 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
| 127 |
| Placement & Removal of Christmas Wreaths at Each Individual Gravesites for Wreaths Across America. Removal of wreaths will require Contractor to provide up to three (3) 20 yd. dumpsters onsite. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
ON CALL EMERGENCY STORM DAMAGE / STUMP REMOVAL
| 128 |
| “Hourly Rate” for On-call / emergency storm damage & stump removal Services (See Section A.6) |
| 200 |
| HR. |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| NEW BERN NATIONAL CEMETERY OPTION YEAR I ESTIMATED COST |
| $ |
NEW BERN NATIONAL CEMETERY
Option Year II: April 1, 2022 of from Date of Award thru March 31, 2023.
Qty.
| Unit |
| Unit Cost |
| Total Cost |
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES
| 201 |
| Turf Mowing & Removal of Debris /Grass Clippings / Sweeping and/or blowing-off roads and walkways. |
| 40 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
| 202 |
| Trimming of all headstones, trees, curbs and fence lines. |
| 40 |
| Job |
| $______ |
| $_________ |
| 203 |
| Floral, Trash & Debris / Leaf Removal (Daily policing of cemetery grounds to include collection & removal of leaves (including during fall months), weeds in planting beds, small branches & twigs, debris / trash and emptying trash receptacles). |
| 12 |
| Mo. |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
| 204 |
| Deadwood Pruning Cemetery Trees (twice yearly) / Removal of Cemetery Trees (as needed) |
| 100 |
| Hrs. |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
| 205 |
| Mulching, edging, of cemetery planting beds and pruning cemetery shrubs |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
| 206 |
| Application of pre-emergent weed control / herbicide in cemetery planting beds |
| 2 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
| 207 |
| Sodding / watering of newly dug graves |
| 40 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
| 208 |
| Snow & Ice Removal to Include Roadways, Sidewalks, Building Entrances, Driveways & Parking Areas. |
| 5 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
INTERMENT SERVICES
| 209 |
| Grave Excavation & Backfilling: Casketed remains (second interments). |
| 20 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $________ |
| 210 |
| Grave Excavation & Backfilling: Cremated remains (second interments). |
| 20 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $_______ |
HEADSTONE CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
| 211 |
| Clean Upright Headstones & Flat Markers (6,769 current) headstones cleaned before Memorial Day & Veterans Day) |
| 2 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
| 212 |
| Set & Align New-Initial and New-Replacement Upright Headstones |
| 30 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
| 213 |
| Set & Align New-Initial and New-Replacement Flat Markers |
| 10 |
| Ea. |
| $______ |
| $____________ |
| 214 |
| Remove, Break-up & Dispose of Unusable / Damaged / Replacement Upright Headstones and Flat Markers |
| 40 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
| 215 |
| Bump & Run: Realign headstones that have shifted out of alignment. |
| 1,350 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $ ___________ |
| 216 |
| Refill Sunken Graves |
| 250 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
TURF MAINTENANCE (FERTILIZATION / HERBICIDE APPLICATIONS / AERATION)
| 217 |
| (Early January) – Contractor will collect soil samples from cemetery (collected from three various locations within the cemetery) and submit to North Carolina State extension agency for soil analysis. A copy of the soil report will be provided to the COR and NAD Agronomist once received by the Contractor. Fertilizer application rates for the turf during the growing season will be based on the soil test results. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| 218 |
| Turf Application #1 (February 28th – March 3rd) – This is a suggested time frame only and Contractor will monitor current weather conditions and soil temperatures to ensure that soil temperatures are at the appropriate level for germination of crabgrass seed before application of herbicide. |
This application will be a pre-emergent control for annual weed grasses focusing mainly on crab grass and will be applied in granular form per manufacturers recommended label rate. The product to be used will be specified for safe use on centipede turf grass.
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| 219 |
| Aeration (Late April – Early May) Core aeration. Contractor will perform core aeration to cemetery turf using specialized equipment to remove soil cores (from 3 to 6 inches long) as it passes across the turf grass surface. Soil cores may be left on the turf after aeration is completed. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| 220 |
| Turf Application #2 (May 15th – May 20th) This is a recommended time frame only – all turf grass must be completely out of dormancy and actively growing before application of herbicide is completed. This application will be a post emergent control application for broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover and other broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form at manufacturers recommended label rate, using an approved herbicide for use on centipede turf grass. Also included will be a granular fertilizer using a fertilizer with an 8-0-24 N-P-K ratio with 2% iron. Application rate for fertilizer will be based on the results of the January soil test report received from the agricultural extension agency. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| 221 |
| Turf Application #3 (June 15th -20th) – Grub Control Application / If Determined By The COR To Be Required. This application will be a granular treatment for the control of beetle grub larva applied at the manufacturers recommended label rate for warm season / centipede turf grass and will be applied to the entire turf acreage. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| 222 |
| Turf Application #4 (June 28th – July 15th) as needed (Contractor will monitor current temperatures and weather conditions to ensure that application of broadleaf herbicide will not injure the turf grass due to excessive heat) – This application will be a post emergent control application for broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover and other broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form at manufacturers recommended label rate, using an approved herbicide for use on centipede turf grass. Also included will be a granular fertilizer using a fertilizer with an 8-0-24 N-P-K ratio with 2% iron. Application rate for fertilizer will be based on the results of the January soil test report received from the agricultural extension agency. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| 223 |
| Turf Application #5 – (September 20th – October 5th) - This application will be a granular turf fertilization using a muriate of potash with a 0-0-60 ratio applied at 1.5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. and will be approved for use on centipede turf grass. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
JANITORIAL SERVICES
| 224 |
| Daily and as needed cleaning of public restrooms, Cemetery Lodge and Maintenance Building / shop area. (Monday – Friday) |
| 12 |
| MO |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
PLACEMENT & REMOVAL OF FLAGS AT GRAVESITES / AVENUE OF FLAGS
| 225 |
| Placement & Removal of Flags at All Gravesites for Memorial Day |
Placement & Removal of Avenue of Flags (50 flags / twice yearly Memorial & Veterans Day)
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
| 226 |
| Placement & Removal of Avenue of Flags (50 flags / twice yearly Memorial & Veterans Day) |
| 2 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
| 227 |
| Placement & Removal of Christmas Wreaths at Each Individual Gravesites for Wreaths Across America. Removal of wreaths will require Contractor to provide up to three (3) 20 yd. dumpsters onsite. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
ON CALL EMERGENCY STORM DAMAGE / STUMP REMOVAL
| 228 |
| “Hourly Rate” for On-call / emergency storm damage & stump removal Services (See Section A.6) |
| 200 |
| HR. |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| NEW BERN NATIONAL CEMETERY OPTION YEAR II ESTIMATED COST |
| $ |
NEW BERN NATIONAL CEMETERY
Option Year III: April 1, 2023 of from Date of Award thru March 31, 2024.
Qty.
| Unit |
| Unit Cost |
| Total Cost |
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES
| 301 |
| Turf Mowing & Removal of Debris /Grass Clippings / Sweeping and/or blowing-off roads and walkways. |
| 40 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
| 302 |
| Trimming of all headstones, trees, curbs and fence lines. |
| 40 |
| Job |
| $______ |
| $_________ |
| 303 |
| Floral, Trash & Debris / Leaf Removal (Daily policing of cemetery grounds to include collection & removal of leaves (including during fall months), weeds in planting beds, small branches & twigs, debris / trash and emptying trash receptacles). |
| 12 |
| Mo. |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
| 304 |
| Deadwood Pruning Cemetery Trees (twice yearly) / Removal of Cemetery Trees (as needed) |
| 100 |
| Hrs. |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
| 305 |
| Mulching, edging, of cemetery planting beds and pruning cemetery shrubs |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
| 306 |
| Application of pre-emergent weed control / herbicide in cemetery planting beds |
| 2 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
| 307 |
| Sodding / watering of newly dug graves |
| 40 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
| 308 |
| Snow & Ice Removal to Include Roadways, Sidewalks, Building Entrances, Driveways & Parking Areas. |
| 5 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
INTERMENT SERVICES
| 309 |
| Grave Excavation & Backfilling: Casketed remains (second interments). |
| 20 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $________ |
| 310 |
| Grave Excavation & Backfilling: Cremated remains (second interments). |
| 20 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $_______ |
HEADSTONE CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
| 311 |
| Clean Upright Headstones & Flat Markers (7,000 current) headstones cleaned before Memorial Day & Veterans Day) |
| 2 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
| 312 |
| Set & Align New-Initial and New-Replacement Upright Headstones |
| 30 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
| 313 |
| Set & Align New-Initial and New-Replacement Flat Markers |
| 10 |
| Ea. |
| $______ |
| $____________ |
| 314 |
| Remove, Break-up & Dispose of Unusable / Damaged / Replacement Upright Headstones and Flat Markers |
| 40 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
| 315 |
| Bump & Run: Realign headstones that have shifted out of alignment. |
| 1,350 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $ ___________ |
| 316 |
| Refill Sunken Graves |
| 250 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
TURF MAINTENANCE (FERTILIZATION / HERBICIDE APPLICATIONS / AERATION)
| 317 |
| (Early January) – Contractor will collect soil samples from cemetery (collected from three different locations within the cemetery) and submit to North Carolina State extension agency for soil analysis. A copy of the soil report will be provided to the COR and NAD Agronomist once received by the Contractor. Fertilizer application rates for the turf during the growing season will be based on the soil test results. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| 318 |
| Turf Application #1 (February 28th – March 3rd) – This is a suggested time frame only and Contractor will monitor current weather conditions and soil temperatures to ensure that soil temperatures are at the appropriate level for germination of crabgrass seed before application of herbicide. |
This application will be a pre-emergent control for annual weed grasses focusing mainly on crab grass and will be applied in granular form per manufacturers recommended label rate. The product to be used will be specified for safe use on centipede turf grass.
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| 319 |
| Aeration (Late April – Early May) Core aeration. Contractor will perform core aeration to cemetery turf using specialized equipment to remove soil cores (from 3 to 6 inches long) as it passes across the turf grass surface. Soil cores may be left on the turf after aeration is completed. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| 320 |
| T urf Application #2 (May 15th – May 20th) This is a recommended time frame only – all turf grass must be completely out of dormancy and actively growing before application of herbicide is completed. This application will be a post emergent control application for broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover and other broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form at manufacturers recommended label rate, using an approved herbicide for use on centipede turf grass. Also included will be a granular fertilizer using a fertilizer with an 8-0-24 N-P-K ratio with 2% iron. Application rate for fertilizer will be based on the results of the January soil test report received from the agricultural extension agency. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| 321 |
| Turf Application #3 (June 15th -20th) – Grub Control Application / If Determined By The COR To Be Required. This application will be a granular treatment for the control of beetle grub larva applied at the manufacturers recommended label rate for warm season / centipede turf grass and will be applied to the entire turf acreage. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| 322 |
| Turf Application #4 (June 28th – July 15th) as needed (Contractor will monitor current temperatures and weather conditions to ensure that application of broadleaf herbicide will not injure the turf grass due to excessive heat) – This application will be a post emergent control application for broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover and other broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form at manufacturers recommended label rate, using an approved herbicide for use on centipede turf grass. Also included will be a granular fertilizer using a fertilizer with an 8-0-24 N-P-K ratio with 2% iron. Application rate for fertilizer will be based on the results of the January soil test report received from the agricultural extension agency. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| 323 |
| Turf Application #5 – (September 20th – October 5th) - This application will be a granular turf fertilization using a muriate of potash with a 0-0-60 ratio applied at 1.5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. and will be approved for use on centipede turf grass. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
JANITORIAL SERVICES
| 324 |
| Daily and as needed cleaning of public restrooms, Cemetery Lodge and Maintenance Building / shop area. (Monday – Friday) |
| 12 |
| MO |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
PLACEMENT & REMOVAL OF FLAGS AT GRAVESITES / AVENUE OF FLAGS
| 325 |
| Placement & Removal of Flags at All Gravesites for Memorial Day |
Placement & Removal of Avenue of Flags (50 flags / twice yearly Memorial & Veterans Day)
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
| 326 |
| Placement & Removal of Avenue of Flags (50 flags / twice yearly Memorial & Veterans Day) |
| 2 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
| 327 |
| Placement & Removal of Christmas Wreaths at Each Individual Gravesites for Wreaths Across America. Removal of wreaths will require Contractor to provide up to three (3) 20 yd. dumpsters onsite. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
ON CALL EMERGENCY STORM DAMAGE / STUMP REMOVAL
| 328 |
| “Hourly Rate” for On-call / emergency storm damage & stump removal Services (See Section A.6) |
| 200 |
| HR. |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| NEW BERN NATIONAL CEMETERY OPTION YEAR III ESTIMATED COST |
| $ |
NEW BERN NATIONAL CEMETERY
Option Year IV: April 1, 2024 of from Date of Award thru March 31, 2025.
Qty.
| Unit |
| Unit Cost |
| Total Cost |
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES
| 401 |
| Turf Mowing & Removal of Debris /Grass Clippings / Sweeping and/or blowing-off roads and walkways. |
| 40 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
| 402 |
| Trimming of all headstones, trees, curbs and fence lines. |
| 40 |
| Job |
| $______ |
| $_________ |
| 403 |
| Floral, Trash & Debris / Leaf Removal (Daily policing of cemetery grounds to include collection & removal of leaves (including during fall months), weeds in planting beds, small branches & twigs, debris / trash and emptying trash receptacles). |
| 12 |
| Mo. |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
| 404 |
| Deadwood Pruning Cemetery Trees (twice yearly) / Removal of Cemetery Trees (as needed) |
| 100 |
| Hrs. |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
| 405 |
| Mulching, edging, of cemetery planting beds and pruning cemetery shrubs |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
| 406 |
| Application of pre-emergent weed control / herbicide in cemetery planting beds |
| 2 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
| 407 |
| Sodding / watering of newly dug graves |
| 40 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
| 408 |
| Snow & Ice Removal to Include Roadways, Sidewalks, Building Entrances, Driveways & Parking Areas. |
| 5 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $_________ |
INTERMENT SERVICES
| 409 |
| Grave Excavation & Backfilling: Casketed remains (second interments). |
| 20 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $________ |
| 410 |
| Grave Excavation & Backfilling: Cremated remains (second interments). |
| 20 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $_______ |
HEADSTONE CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
| 411 |
| Clean Upright Headstones & Flat Markers (7,000 current) headstones cleaned before Memorial Day & Veterans Day) |
| 2 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
| 412 |
| Set & Align New-Initial and New-Replacement Upright Headstones |
| 30 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
| 413 |
| Set & Align New-Initial and New-Replacement Flat Markers |
| 10 |
| Ea. |
| $______ |
| $____________ |
| 414 |
| Remove, Break-up & Dispose of Unusable / Damaged / Replacement Upright Headstones and Flat Markers |
| 40 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
| 415 |
| Bump & Run: Realign headstones that have shifted out of alignment. |
| 1,350 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $ ___________ |
| 416 |
| Refill Sunken Graves |
| 250 |
| Ea. |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
TURF MAINTENANCE (FERTILIZATION / HERBICIDE APPLICATIONS / AERATION)
| 417 |
| (Early January) – Contractor will collect soil samples from cemetery (collected from three different locations within the cemetery) and submit to North Carolina State extension agency for soil analysis. A copy of the soil report will be provided to the COR and NAD Agronomist once received by the Contractor. Fertilizer application rates for the turf during the growing season will be based on the soil test results. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| 418 |
| Turf Application #1 (February 28th – March 3rd) – This is a suggested time frame only and Contractor will monitor current weather conditions and soil temperatures to ensure that soil temperatures are at the appropriate level for germination of crabgrass seed before application of herbicide. |
This application will be a pre-emergent control for annual weed grasses focusing mainly on crab grass and will be applied in granular form per manufacturers recommended label rate. The product to be used will be specified for safe use on centipede turf grass.
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| 419 |
| Aeration (Late April – Early May) Core aeration. Contractor will perform core aeration to cemetery turf using specialized equipment to remove soil cores (from 3 to 6 inches long) as it passes across the turf grass surface. Soil cores may be left on the turf after aeration is completed. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| 420 |
| Turf Application #2 (May 15th – May 20th) This is a recommended time frame only – all turf grass must be completely out of dormancy and actively growing before application of herbicide is completed. This application will be a post emergent control application for broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover and other broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form at manufacturers recommended label rate, using an approved herbicide for use on centipede turf grass. Also included will be a granular fertilizer using a fertilizer with an 8-0-24 N-P-K ratio with 2% iron. Application rate for fertilizer will be based on the results of the January soil test report received from the agricultural extension agency. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| 421 |
| Turf Application #3 (June 15th -20th) – Grub Control Application / If Determined By The COR To Be Required. This application will be a granular treatment for the control of beetle grub larva applied at the manufacturers recommended label rate for warm season / centipede turf grass and will be applied to the entire turf acreage. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| 422 |
| Turf Application #4 (June 28th – July 15th) as needed (Contractor will monitor current temperatures and weather conditions to ensure that application of broadleaf herbicide will not injure the turf grass due to excessive heat) – This application will be a post emergent control application for broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover and other broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form at manufacturers recommended label rate, using an approved herbicide for use on centipede turf grass. Also included will be a granular fertilizer using a fertilizer with an 8-0-24 N-P-K ratio with 2% iron. Application rate for fertilizer will be based on the results of the January soil test report received from the agricultural extension agency. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| 423 |
| Turf Application #5 – (September 20th – October 5th) - This application will be a granular turf fertilization using a muriate of potash with a 0-0-60 ratio applied at 1.5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. and will be approved for use on centipede turf grass. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
JANITORIAL SERVICES
| 424 |
| Daily and as needed cleaning of public restrooms, Cemetery Lodge and Maintenance Building / shop area. (Monday – Friday) |
| 12 |
| MO |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
PLACEMENT & REMOVAL OF FLAGS AT GRAVESITES / AVENUE OF FLAGS
| 425 |
| Placement & Removal of Flags at All Gravesites for Memorial Day |
Placement & Removal of Avenue of Flags (50 flags / twice yearly Memorial & Veterans Day)
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
| 426 |
| Placement & Removal of Avenue of Flags (50 flags / twice yearly Memorial & Veterans Day) |
| 2 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
| 427 |
| Placement & Removal of Christmas Wreaths at Each Individual Gravesites for Wreaths Across America. Removal of wreaths will require Contractor to provide up to three (3) 20 yd. dumpsters onsite. |
| 1 |
| Job |
| $_______ |
| $____________ |
ON CALL EMERGENCY STORM DAMAGE / STUMP REMOVAL
| 427 |
| “Hourly Rate” for On-call / emergency storm damage & stump removal Services (See Section A.6) |
| 200 |
| HR. |
| $_______ |
| $___________ |
| NEW BERN NATIONAL CEMETERY OPTION YEAR IV ESTIMATED COST |
| $ |
SUMMARY GRAND TOTAL
| BASE PERIOD + ALL OPTION YEARS: |
| $ _____________________________ |
(End of Price Schedule)
DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS / WORK STATEMENT
A.1 BACKGROUND
New Bern National Cemetery was established as a National Cemetery in 1867. The cemetery provided burials for Union soldiers that were disinterred from surrounding communities of New Bern and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places New Bern National Cemetery is a satellite cemetery under the supervision of the Director and staff of the Salisbury National Cemetery which is located at 501 Statesville Boulevard, Salisbury, NC. 28144.
New Bern National Cemetery is a National Shrine that honors our Veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our Nation. The cemetery conducts both casketed and cremation burials, receiving many visitors therefore, standards of maintenance & appearance must reflect the Nation’s concern for those interred there. Because of the special significance and attention each national cemetery receives from the public, strict adherence to contract specifications, terms and condition is essential.
Every action by contractor personnel at a national cemetery must be performed with the special care, reverence, dignity, and respect that acknowledges the cemetery as the final resting place that commemorates the service and sacrifice that service members, Veterans and their families made for our Nation. Critically important is the awareness required of the Contractor employees of the remains buried in the grounds where the work is performed. The utmost care must be given to these remains and the headstones and flat grave markers that mark those gravesites and memorialize the service of individuals.
A.2 CONTRACT DEFINITIONS / ACRONYMS
(a) Business Hours & Days of Operation: Normal cemetery business hours / days of operation are 8:00AM to 4:30PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays.
(b) Contracting Officer (CO): VA official with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts. The Contracting Officer shall delegate one or more representatives to serve as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
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