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STATEMENT OF WORK

FERTILIZERS AND CHEMICALS

FLORIDA NATIONAL CEMETERY

6502 SW 102nd AVE

BUSHNELL, FL 33513

A. PRODUCT

The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, equipment, materials and supplies required for the deliver quantities of fertilizers and chemicals as set forth to the Florida National Cemetery. All fertilizers and chemicals will be brand name or equal to in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Clause 52.211-6. The performance includes FOB Destination (Ground). Delivery will be scheduled and arranged with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or designee for time upon or after the award of this contract. The contractor is responsible for compliance with all Federal, State and Local regulations, laws and/or requirements needed to perform the tasks associated with this contract.

Delivery shall be carried out Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30a.m. and 1:30p.m except for Federal Holidays. Alternate schedules may be requested through the (COR) based on the available of cemetery staff to receive delivery of product.

The contractor shall schedule delivery dates with the COR or designee upon contract being awarded.

Dates may change due to the weather and schedule of cemetery operations. All fertilizers and chemicals shall meet or exceed the requirements listed within the contract, verified prior to delivery and confirmed by signature receipt upon delivery by authorized cemetery staff.

B. GENERAL REQUIREMENT:

Fertilizer – Granular fertilizer shall be an analysis as listed and contain a Nitrogen (N) source that contains a minimum 30% slow-release nitrogen. An SCU, MCU, Polyon or similar product coating shall be the requirement to meet the minimum 30% slow- release Nitrogen for granular fertilizer. Granular fertilizers shall have the manufacturers label composition; to include brand name, common name, primary plant nutrient guarantee(s) and other essential information as required by State of Florida Department Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Granular fertilizer is subject to review for conformation of manufacturers State of Florida fertilizer production license (FDACS); as required by State of Florida law for manufacturing, distribution and selling of fertilizers.

Chemicals – The cemetery will have a variety of needs to meet the maintenance requirements and standards for turf, tree and landscape at Florida National Cemetery. There are a variety of product requirements listed within this contract to maintain the turf, tree and landscaping throughout the cemetery in its entirety. Florida

National Cemetery requires a versatile chemical program to meet these requirements as set forth and listed.

Generic Chemical substitutions are allowed provided they contain the same active ingredient(s), and same or higher concentrations.

Chemical descriptions are listed in the required unit of measure under Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs)

0001-0032 as follows:

CLIN Number Product - Brand Name or Equivalent Quantities

CLIN 0001 Propacinicol PPZ (Propicanizole 41.8%) 30 x 2.5gal

CLIN 0002 Strobe (Azoxystrobin 50%) 20 x 2.5 gal

CLIN 0003 Subdue (Mefenoxam 22%) 12 x 1 qt

CLIN 0004 Clearys 3336 (Thiophanate-methyl 41.25%) 100 x 2.5gal

CLIN 0005 Triple Crown (Zeta-Cypermethrin 2.70%) 40 x 128oz

CLIN 0006 Divanem (Abamectin 8%) 10 x 1.5 gal

CLIN 0007 Cheeta Pro (Glyfosanate Amonnium 24.5%) 10 x 2.5 gal

CLIN 0008 Provaunt (Indoxacarb 20% 40 x 72oz

CLIN 0009 Top Choice (Fipronil ; 5amino-.0143%) 400 x 50lb bags

CLIN 0010 Sedgehammer - Halosulfuron-methyl 75%) 200 x 1.3 oz

CLIN 0011 Dismiss NXT (Carfentrazone-ethyl 3.5% / Sulfentrazone 31.7%) 10 x 1pt

CLIN 0012 Dismiss south (Sulfentrazone 33.33% / Imazethapyr 6.67%) 24 x 1pt

CLIN 0013 Dismiss (Sulfentrazone 39.6%) 12 x 1/2 gal

CLIN 0014 Dylox (Trichlorfon 37.3%) 10 x 2.5gal

CLIN 0015 Drive (Dimetheline of Quinclorac 18.92%) 100 x 1/2 gal

CLIN 0016 Revolver (Foramsulfuron 2.34% 20 x 87oz

CLIN 0017 Celsius (Thiencarbazone-methyl 8.7% / Iodosulfuron 1.9% / Dicamba 57.4%) 40 x 10oz

CLIN 0018 Tribute Total (Thiencarbazone-methyl 9.9%) 50 x 6 oz

CLIN 0019 All Star (Dimethylamine 12.81%) 10 x 2.5gal

CLIN 0020 Quicksilver (Carfentrazone-ethyl 21.3%) 32 x 8oz

CLIN 0021 Surge (Sulfentrazone.67% /2,4-D 18.79% /Mecoprop6.8% /Dicamba 3.02%) 30 x 2.5gal

CLIN 0022

Speedzone Southern (2,4-D 9.02% /Dichlorprop 5.19% / Dicamba .59%

/Carfentrazone .47%)

30 x 2.5 gal

CLIN 0023 Dimension 2EW (dithiopyr24%) 20 x 2.5 gal

CLIN 0024 Specticle (Indaziflam 7.4%) 30 x 1 gal

CLIN 0025 Primo Maxx (Trinexapac-ethyl 11.3%) 5 x 1 gal

CLIN 0026 MSO (Methamethylated Seed Oil 100% 10 x 2.5 gal

CLIN 0027 MSM TURF (Metsulfuron Methyl 60%) 50 x 8oz

CLIN 0028 Reqconition (Trifloxysulfuron-20.4%) 25 x 1.3oz

CLIN 0029 Ronstar FL (Oxadiazon 34.1%) 15 x 2.5gal

CLIN 0030 Hydraretain (wetting agent) (Alkoxylated-100%) 25 x 2.5gal

CLIN 0031 Granular Fertile with minimum 30% slow release 24-2-15 in 50lbs bags 110 Tons

CLIN 0032 Granular Fertile with minimum 30% slow release 0-0-44 in 50lbs bags 40 Tons

C. DAMAGES CAUSED BY CONTRACTOR'S NEGLECT

In the event damages occur to Florida National Cemetery and/or to third parties due to neglect by the contractor during the time of deliveries. Full restitution will be required at no cost to the government and shall be the full responsibility of the contractor of award.

D. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

Delivery shall be carried out Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30a.m. and 1:30p.m except for Federal Holidays. Alternate schedules may be requested through the (COR) based on the available of cemetery staff to receive delivery of product.

The contractor shall schedule delivery dates with the COR or designee upon contract being awarded.

Dates may change due to the weather and schedule of cemetery operations. All fertilizers and chemicals shall meet or exceed the requirements listed within the contract, verified prior to delivery and confirmed by signature receipt upon delivery by authorized cemetery staff.

The contractor agrees to phase all deliveries in such a manner as not to impact on or interfere with cemetery operations. The COR must be notified if any Florida National Cemetery property, personnel property or other material are required to be moved make delivery of product and/or to avoid any damage while delivering supplies.

Estimates deliveries – Deliveries are subject to change based on weather and schedule of cemetery operations.

Description Estimated Timeframe Quantity

Chemicals –

Except for: Top Choice (Fipronil ;

5amino-.0143%) and Granular Fertile with minimum 30% slow release 24-

2-15 in 50lbs bags

Upon Award – Communicate with

COR/Designee. Complete delivery is expected promptly and not to be delayed.

See description and refer to

SOW

Granular Fertile 0-0-44 in 50lbs bags Mid-October 40 Tons

Top Choice (Fipronil ; 5amino-

.0143%)

Early February 200x50lb

Granular Fertile with minimum 30% slow release 24-2-15 in 50lbs bags

Early March 30 Tons

Top Choice (Fipronil ; 5amino-

.0143%)

Early April 200x50lb

Granular Fertile with minimum 30% slow release 24-2-15 in 50lbs bags

Early May 30 Tons

Granular Fertile with minimum 30% slow release 24-2-15 in 50lbs bags

Mid-June 20 Tons

Granular Fertile with minimum 30% slow release 24-2-15 in 50lbs bags

Early July 30 Tons

E. PERFORMANCE OF WORK ON CEMETERY GROUNDS

Conduct:

Florida National Cemetery is a National Shrine. Personal appearance and conduct shall be professional and unobtrusive. Loud talking, boisterous behavior, or inappropriate language is prohibited. Smoking is not permitted while performing duties at the cemetery. Questions from cemetery visitors shall be politely referred to or directed to cemetery office personnel.

The contractor will observe traffic, parking, directional signs, and regulations when using the cemetery's roadways. Vehicles shall not be driven off the paved roadways onto non-paved areas without first securing permission from the Cemetery Director or COR.

The contractor agrees to leave all delivery areas free of debris and in the same condition as before the product(s) were successfully delivered to the cemetery. The contractor agrees to take all necessary precautions to protect the grounds, facility, and property as appropriate when making all deliveries of products to cemetery for this contract.

Use of Cemetery Facilities:

Any hazardous substance that is used and which is a standard practice within the cemetery industry must be handled, stored, and transferred in accordance with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA), United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Department of Transportation

(DOT) laws, State of Florida Department Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) laws and regulations. Contractors will adhere to all local and federal safety standards.

Performance Ethics:

The Contractor shall be truthful regarding his/her services and qualifications and not make false promises or false claims in advertising. The Contractor shall be fair, honest, impartial, and act in good faith in dealing with the public, government or any other entity as required by law. The Contractor shall keep appointments and be on time as scheduled with minimum of 3 days’ notice prior to any and all deliveries during this contract.

Dress Code for Contractor Employees:

All employees will be dressed in contractor’s company uniform, which includes long/ short sleeved shirts, long pants, and shoes. Tee shirts, tank tops, shorts, and sandals are not acceptable. If caps are worn, they must have contractor logo on the cap, and/or be free of any message or design.

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