36C78625R50248.pdf

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24 & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

F367463-25-2000025

PAGE 1 OF

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

36C78625R50248

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

09/22/2025

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME Brian Werner

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls) 303-914-2960

8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL

TIME

10/24/2025 15:00

CODE 36C786

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (786)

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS-CENTRAL CO

5105 RUSSELL RD

QUANTICO, VA 22134

9. ISSUED BY UNRESTRICTED OR X SET ASIDE: 100.00 % FOR

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

X SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS: 561730

SIZE STANDARD: $9,500,000

10. THE ACQUISITION IS

SEE

SCHEDULE

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED 0 Days: 0.00 %

0 Days: 0.00 % 0 Days: 0.00 % 0 Days: 0.00 %

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS

RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS

(15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

RFQ IFB X RFP

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE16. ADMINISTERED BY

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

Telephone No.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER SEE ADDENDUM

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS

CHECKED

19. ITEM NO. 20. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

21. QUANTITY 22. UNIT 23. UNIT PRICE 24. AMOUNT

Grounds Maintenance Services - Houston National Cemetery Offers must be sent to brian.werner2@va.gov no later than October 24, 2025, 15:00 EST

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

X 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE X ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

X 28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS

SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT

TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _____________________________ OFFER

DATED _________________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5)

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN,

IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _________________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

PARTIAL FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012) BACK

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

1 Continuation Sheet 1 Performance Work Statement 2 Contract Clauses 3 Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments 4 Solicitation Provisions

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Section 1 - Continuation Sheet

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0001 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

48.000000 WK

Description: Mow Improved Turf; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2025 - 11/11/2026

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 0001

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0002 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

48.000000 WK

Description: String Trim Improved Turf; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2025 - 11/11/2026

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 0002

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0003 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

6.000000 JB

Description: Mow and string trim unimproved grounds on westside (Yellow mapped area); approx 26.13 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2025 - 11/11/2026

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 0003

Pricing Options: Base

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Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0004 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

2.000000 JB

Description: Mow and string trim unimproved grounds on eastside (Red mapped area); approx 148.70 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2025 - 11/11/2026

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 0004

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0005 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

48.000000 WK

Description: Trim headstone

Period of Performance: 11/12/2025 - 11/11/2026

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 0005

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0006 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

48.000000 WK

Description: Edge flat marker

Period of Performance: 11/12/2025 - 11/11/2026

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 0006

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0007 See Description Below

PSC: S208

36.000000 JB

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: Blade edge

Period of Performance: 11/12/2025 - 11/11/2026

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 0007

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0008 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

3.000000 JB

Description: Broadcast Pre-emergent Herbicide; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2025 - 11/11/2026

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 0008

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0009 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

4.000000 JB

Description: Broadcast Post emergent Herbicide; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2025 - 11/11/2026

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 0009

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0010 See Description Below

3.000000 JB

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: OPTION Post Emergent Spot Herbicide Treatments; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2025 - 11/11/2026

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 0010

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0011 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

3.000000 JB

Description: OPTION Fertilizer Delivery; approx 16 tons of 34,000 pounds

Period of Performance: 11/12/2025 - 11/11/2026

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 0011

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0012 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

3.000000 JB

Description: OPTION Broadcast Insecticide Application; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2025 - 11/11/2026

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 0012

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0013 See Description Below

6.000000 JB

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: OPTION Spot (Mound) Insecticide Treatments; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2025 - 11/11/2026

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 0013

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0014 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: Floral disposal per month

Period of Performance: 11/12/2025 - 11/11/2026

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 0014

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0015 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

2.000000 JB

Description: Green Burial Mowing; approx 1.80 ac (2x per year)

Period of Performance: 11/12/2025 - 11/11/2026

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 0015

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0016 See Description Below

5.000000 JB

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: Green Burial Herbicide Spot Treatment; approx 1.80 ac (5x per year)

Period of Performance: 11/12/2025 - 11/11/2026

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 0016

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

1001 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

48.000000 WK

Description: Mow Improved Turf; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2026 - 11/11/2027

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 1001

Pricing Options: 0001

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

1002 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

48.000000 WK

Description: String Trim Improved Turf; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2026 - 11/11/2027

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 1002

Pricing Options: 0002

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

1003 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: Mow and string trim unimproved grounds on westside (Yellow mapped area); approx 26.13 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2026 - 11/11/2027

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 1003

Pricing Options: 0003

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

1004 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

2.000000 JB

Description: Mow and string trim unimproved grounds on eastside (Red mapped area); approx 148.70 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2026 - 11/11/2027

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 1004

Pricing Options: 0004

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

1005 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

48.000000 WK

Description: Trim headstone

Period of Performance: 11/12/2026 - 11/11/2027

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 1005

Pricing Options: 0005

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

1006 See Description Below

48.000000 WK

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: Edge flat marker

Period of Performance: 11/12/2026 - 11/11/2027

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 1006

Pricing Options: 0006

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

1007 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

36.000000 JB

Description: Blade edge

Period of Performance: 11/12/2026 - 11/11/2027

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 1007

Pricing Options: 0007

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

1008 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

3.000000 JB

Description: Broadcast Pre-emergent Herbicide; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2026 - 11/11/2027

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 1008

Pricing Options: 0008

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

1009 See Description Below

4.000000 JB

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: Broadcast Post emergent Herbicide; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2026 - 11/11/2027

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 1009

Pricing Options: 0009

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

1010 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

3.000000 JB

Description: OPTION Post Emergent Spot Herbicide Treatments; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2026 - 11/11/2027

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 1010

Pricing Options: 0010

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

1011 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

3.000000 JB

Description: OPTION Fertilizer Delivery

Period of Performance: 11/12/2026 - 11/11/2027

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 1011

Pricing Options: 0011

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

1012 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: OPTION Broadcast Insecticide Application; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2026 - 11/11/2027

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 1012

Pricing Options: 0012

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

1013 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

6.000000 JB

Description: OPTION Spot (Mound) Insecticide Treatments; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2026 - 11/11/2027

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 1013

Pricing Options: 0013

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

1014 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: Floral disposal per month

Period of Performance: 11/12/2026 - 11/11/2027

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 1014

Pricing Options: 0014

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

1015 See Description Below

2.000000 JB

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: Green Burial Mowing 1.80 ac (2x per month)

Period of Performance: 11/12/2026 - 11/11/2027

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 1015

Pricing Options: 0015

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

2001 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

48.000000 WK

Description: Mow Improved Turf; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2027 - 11/11/2028

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 2001

Pricing Options: 0001

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

2002 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

48.000000 WK

Description: String Trim Improved Turf; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2027 - 11/11/2028

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 2002

Pricing Options: 0002

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

2003 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: Mow and string trim unimproved grounds on westside (Yellow mapped area); approx 26.13 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2027 - 11/11/2028

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 2003

Pricing Options: 0003

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

2004 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

2.000000 JB

Description: Mow and string trim unimproved grounds on eastside (Red mapped area); approx 148.70 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2027 - 11/11/2028

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 2004

Pricing Options: 0004

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

2005 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

48.000000 WK

Description: Trim headstone

Period of Performance: 11/12/2027 - 11/11/2028

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 2005

Pricing Options: 0005

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

2006 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: Edge flat marker

Period of Performance: 11/12/2027 - 11/11/2028

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 2006

Pricing Options: 0006

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

2007 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

36.000000 JB

Description: Blade edge

Period of Performance: 11/12/2027 - 11/11/2028

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 2007

Pricing Options: 0007

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

2008 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

3.000000 JB

Description: Broadcast Pre-emergent Herbicide; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2027 - 11/11/2028

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 2008

Pricing Options: 0008

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

2009 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: Broadcast Post emergent Herbicide; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2027 - 11/11/2028

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 2009

Pricing Options: 0009

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

2010 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

3.000000 JB

Description: OPTION Post Emergent Spot Herbicide Treatments; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2027 - 11/11/2028

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 2010

Pricing Options: 0010

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

2011 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

3.000000 JB

Description: OPTION Fertilizer Delivery

Period of Performance: 11/12/2027 - 11/11/2028

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 2011

Pricing Options: 0011

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

2012 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: OPTION Broadcast Insecticide Application; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2027 - 11/11/2028

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 2012

Pricing Options: 0012

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

2013 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

6.000000 JB

Description: OPTION Spot (Mound) Insecticide Treatments; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2027 - 11/11/2028

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 2013

Pricing Options: 0013

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

2014 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: Floral disposal per month

Period of Performance: 11/12/2027 - 11/11/2028

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 2014

Pricing Options: 0014

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

2015 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: Green Burial Mowing 1.80 ac (2x per month)

Period of Performance: 11/12/2027 - 11/11/2028

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 2015

Pricing Options: 0015

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3001 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

48.000000 WK

Description: Mow Improved Turf; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2028 - 11/11/2029

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 3001

Pricing Options: 0001

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3002 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

48.000000 WK

Description: String Trim Improved Turf; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2028 - 11/11/2029

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 3002

Pricing Options: 0002

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3003 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: Mow and string trim unimproved grounds on westside (Yellow mapped area); approx 26.13 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2028 - 11/11/2029

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 3003

Pricing Options: 0003

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3004 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

2.000000 JB

Description: Mow and string trim unimproved grounds on eastside (Red mapped area); approx 148.70 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2028 - 11/11/2029

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 3004

Pricing Options: 0004

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3005 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

48.000000 WK

Description: Trim headstone

Period of Performance: 11/12/2028 - 11/11/2029

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 3005

Pricing Options: 0005

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3006 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: Edge flat marker

Period of Performance: 11/12/2028 - 11/11/2029

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 3006

Pricing Options: 0006

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3007 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

36.000000 JB

Description: Blade edge

Period of Performance: 11/12/2028 - 11/11/2029

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 3007

Pricing Options: 0007

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3008 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

3.000000 JB

Description: Broadcast Pre-emergent Herbicide; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2028 - 11/11/2029

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 3008

Pricing Options: 0008

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3009 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: Broadcast Post emergent Herbicide; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2028 - 11/11/2029

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 3009

Pricing Options: 0009

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3010 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

3.000000 JB

Description: OPTION Post Emergent Spot Herbicide Treatments; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2028 - 11/11/2029

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 3010

Pricing Options: 0010

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3011 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

3.000000 JB

Description: OPTION Fertilizer Delivery

Period of Performance: 11/12/2028 - 11/11/2029

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 3011

Pricing Options: 0011

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3012 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: OPTION Broadcast Insecticide Application; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2028 - 11/11/2029

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 3012

Pricing Options: 0012

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3013 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

6.000000 JB

Description: OPTION Spot (Mound) Insecticide Treatments; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2028 - 11/11/2029

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 3013

Pricing Options: 0013

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3014 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: Floral disposal per month

Period of Performance: 11/12/2028 - 11/11/2029

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 3014

Pricing Options: 0014

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3015 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: Green Burial Mowing 1.80 ac (2x per month)

Period of Performance: 11/12/2028 - 11/11/2029

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 3015

Pricing Options: 0015

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4001 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

48.000000 WK

Description: Mow Improved Turf; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2029 - 11/11/2030

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 4001

Pricing Options: 0001

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4002 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

48.000000 WK

Description: String Trim Improved Turf; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2029 - 11/11/2030

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 4002

Pricing Options: 0002

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4003 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: Mow and string trim unimproved grounds on westside (Yellow mapped area); approx 26.13 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2029 - 11/11/2030

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 4003

Pricing Options: 0003

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4004 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

2.000000 JB

Description: Mow and string trim unimproved grounds on eastside (Red mapped area); approx 148.70 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2029 - 11/11/2030

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 4004

Pricing Options: 0004

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4005 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

48.000000 WK

Description: Trim headstone

Period of Performance: 11/12/2029 - 11/11/2030

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 4005

Pricing Options: 0005

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4006 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: Edge flat marker

Period of Performance: 11/12/2029 - 11/11/2030

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 4006

Pricing Options: 0006

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4007 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

36.000000 JB

Description: Blade edge

Period of Performance: 11/12/2029 - 11/11/2030

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 4007

Pricing Options: 0007

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4008 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

3.000000 JB

Description: Broadcast Pre-emergent Herbicide; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2029 - 11/11/2030

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 4008

Pricing Options: 0008

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4009 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: Broadcast Post emergent Herbicide; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2029 - 11/11/2030

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 4009

Pricing Options: 0009

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4010 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

3.000000 JB

Description: OPTION Post Emergent Spot Herbicide Treatments; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2029 - 11/11/2030

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 4010

Pricing Options: 0010

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4011 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

3.000000 JB

Description: OPTION Fertilizer Delivery

Period of Performance: 11/12/2029 - 11/11/2030

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 4011

Pricing Options: 0011

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4012 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: OPTION Broadcast Insecticide Application; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2029 - 11/11/2030

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 4012

Pricing Options: 0012

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4013 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

6.000000 JB

Description: OPTION Spot (Mound) Insecticide Treatments; approx 185.371 acres

Period of Performance: 11/12/2029 - 11/11/2030

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 4013

Pricing Options: 0013

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4014 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: Floral disposal per month

Period of Performance: 11/12/2029 - 11/11/2030

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 4014

Pricing Options: 0014

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4015 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: Green Burial Mowing 1.80 ac (2x per month)

Period of Performance: 11/12/2029 - 11/11/2030

Reference Line: F367463-25-2000025 - 4015

Pricing Options: 0015

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. This is a performance-based contract for cemetery grounds maintenance services at

Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Texas and hereafter referred to as Houston or

“Cemetery.” The overall responsibility of the ground maintenance is the Cemetery

Director and the Contractor is to plan, coordinate, organize, and perform the activities of mowing and trimming; trimming around headstones, edging around flat markers;

curb/sidewalk edging; weed control; fertilizer delivery; pest control; and associated services described herein required to maintain a healthy and aesthetic appearance of the

Cemetery grounds. The Cemetery is located at 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038.

1.2. This Performance Work Statement describes the basic objectives of the Houston National

Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Program. The Performance Based Service Contract provides potential Offerors the flexibility to develop cost effective solutions and the opportunity to propose innovative alternatives to meet the stated objectives. It also presents the Government with an opportunity to assess the Offeror’s understanding of all aspects of the effort to be performed by eliminating the "how to" instructions to accomplish the required effort normally contained on the Statement of Work that the Government traditionally provides to prospective Offerors. Minimum acceptable levels of performance to meet the minimum requirements are outlined in the “Performance Requirements

Summary” contained in Attachment 1.

1.3. The National Cemetery Administration Mission.

1.3.1. The National Cemetery Administration honors veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorial that commemorate their service to our Nation. National

Cemeteries are National Shrines. Therefore, the standards for management, maintenance, appearance and operational procedures performed by the Contractor have been established by the National Cemetery Administration to reflect this

Nations’ concern and respect for those interred there. For this reason, the

Contractor’s strict adherence to the Integrated Pest Management at VA National

Cemeteries, Turfgrass Maintenance in VA National Cemeteries, Performance Work

Statement, Performance Work Requirements Summary and Guidance

Specifications shall be required and shall be essential.

1.4. Background.

1.4.1. In 1999 Congress passed legislation requiring VA to ensure that National

Cemeteries serve as a dignified and respectful setting. Each Cemetery is to be an expression of appreciation and respect of a grateful Nation for the service and sacrifice of her veterans.

1.4.2. Further, each National Cemetery is to be maintained as a National Shrine. A

National Shrine is defined as a place of honor and memory that declares to the

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1.4.3. The Houston National Cemetery contains the remains of approximately 116,000 veterans, spouses and dependent children. National Cemeteries are National

Shrines. The standards of maintenance and appearance at the cemeteries must reflect this nation’s concern for those interred there. For this reason, strict adherence to the specifications is required as well as the National Cemetery

Administration standards.

2. DESCRIPTION OF CONTRACT OBJECTIVES

2.1. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, professional expertise, vehicles, tools, equipment, materials, and services necessary to ensure that grounds maintenance is performed in a manner that shall meet or exceed the requirements to maintain healthy turf grass and that presents a clean, neat, professional, and aesthetic grounds appearance throughout the Cemetery. The Contractor’s performance will be based on the Contracting

Officer’s (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) evaluation and of the results required by the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) and not the method of performance. It is at the Contractor’s discretion to determine the methods to attain the level of service at the best value. The evaluation of results will be based on COR performance assessment, tenant satisfaction, and customer complaints. Results of the evaluations will be the determining factor for the success or failure of this contract. The

Contractor shall comply with applicable federal, regional, state, local laws, and commercial standards.

2.2. Services include, but are not limited to, mowing, trimming (features and headstones), edging (features and flat markers), weed control, providing fertilizer, removal of trash

(generated by the Contractor), as well as sweeping or blowing off grass from sidewalks, roads, and headstones. Scheduling of services shall be coordinated with the COR to avoid disruption of ongoing Cemetery operations. All work shall be done during normal Federal workdays during Cemetery workday hours. The exception is Memorial Day, which may be a workday for Federal employees, but not for the Contractor. No work shall be allowed during special weekend activities.

2.3. The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with the standards of the facility’s grounds maintenance services described herein. The Government’s objectives are described in the NCA’s “Operational Standards and Measures”, the Performance Work

Statement (PWS), and other requirements identified herein, as they are applicable to the services required in the Pricing Schedule. The Contractor shall develop a “Performance

Work Plan” that contains solutions to accomplish the Government’s objectives. The

Contractor may use whatever method it chooses to meet the objectives, as long as the end result satisfies the minimum acceptable levels of performance as defined in Performance

Requirements Summary (PRS).

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2.4. Contract Objectives.

2.4.1. To use an innovative and creative technical approach to maintain the Cemetery grounds maintenance operation at the Houston National Cemetery in order to maintain the high standards of appearance as a National Shrine, in accordance with best commercial practices and the requirements identified in this solicitation.

2.4.2. To have the Contractor perform to its Technical Performance Work Plan focused on criteria designed to maintain healthy grass and a clean, neat, and professional grounds appearance overall.

2.4.3. The minimum life of the contract is planned for one base period with up to four (4) one- year options individually exercised at the VA’s discretion and dependent on the availability of funds.

2.5. Basis of Performance Requirements

2.5.1. National Cemetery Administration (NCA) Operational Standards & Measures:

Provides standards for performance in the key cemetery operational areas of interments, grounds maintenance, headstones, markers, and equipment & facilities maintenance. A copy of NCA Operational Standards will be provided to the

Contractor by the COR.

2.5.2. NCA Turf & Landscape Handbook 3420: An excerpt from Handbook 3420 is provided in Attachment 10. Only the “Mowing/Trimming/Edging” portions indicated in the handbook shall apply to this contract.

2.5.3. NCA Integrated Pest Management Procedures Handbook 3410 – An excerpt from

Handbook 3410 is provided in Attachment 11. Only the “Weed Control in

Turfgrass Areas” portions indicated in the handbook shall apply to this contract.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:

3.1. CLIN 001: Improved Grounds Mowing. The Contractor shall mow all Improved

Grounds to look well-manicured, with a neat and professional appearance at all times.

Improved Grounds are visually prominent and medium visual impact areas requiring more frequent maintenance, such as burial areas, high visibility specialty areas, and non-burial areas (see Attachment 6, Definitions). All Improved Grounds shall be maintained in the same manner as a high-quality residential lawn under contract from a professional lawn maintenance service. This generally requires a complete mow/trim cycle every week

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3.1.1. The Contractor shall maintain grass height within one (1) inch (+/-) of that which is professionally recommended for the predominant grass type at the Cemetery

(Bermuda) or as recommend by the COR. The cutting height for bermudagrass at the cemetery is 2-2.5 inches. Optimally, the height should be no more than one-half an inch (½”) above the recommended range for the type of turf at the Cemetery as recommend by the COR. The height of grass is what is measured to get correct cutting height. The Contractor’s Performance Work Plan shall address any adjustments required depending on weather conditions and approved by the District

Agronomist.

3.1.2. The Contractor shall be required to pick up, collect and dispose of debris and trash

(see Attachment 6, Definitions), natural and manmade, prior to and after mowing/trimming any area.

3.1.3. The Contractor shall identify, move and replace all floral or commemorative items placed on gravesites in burial sections, etc. to their original locations (i.e. specific gravesites) as necessary while performing mowing/trimming services (see

Attachment 8, Floral Policy).

3.1.4. The Contractor shall keep all headstones, flat markers, monuments, roadways, walkways (inside and out), flagpole bases, public visitor areas including at the

Committal Shelter, or other non-turf areas free of clipping or edging deposits.

Clippings shall be mechanically blown or swept onto nearby turf areas when possible or collected and disposed of on the same day as the mowing, trimming, or edging event that produced them. At no time is freshly mowed grass to be blown onto headstones per the rules of behavior in Attachment 9, Employee Statement of

Compliance and Attachment 10, NCA Handbook 3420.

3.1.5. The Contractor shall immediately remove and dispose of, or mulch clearly visible clumps of grass clippings on top of the turf to prevent the appearance of windrows.

3.1.6. The Contractor shall use commercial grade rear-discharge mowers or commercial grade mowers with mulching decks only. The Contractor shall use properly maintained and adjusted cutting equipment to prevent streaks or irregularities, uneven cutting, plowing, or gouging of the soil. Cutting blades on mowing and trimming equipment must be kept sharp so that grass tips are cleanly cut and not torn or damaged. Riding mowers may be used if they are not operated within six

(6) inches of markers, monuments, tree trunks or other vertical surfaces.

3.1.7. All mowing equipment shall be cleaned before unloading or mowing at the

Cemetery to reduce the risk of introducing contaminant weed seeds into the

Cemetery turf. No equipment shall be cleaned on Cemetery property.

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3.1.8. The Contractor shall hand mow new seed/sod areas (present at all newly buried gravesites, second interment gravesites, and repaired gravesite locations) until they are fully established to the point where they will not be damaged by riding mowers.

3.1.9. The Contractor shall be familiar with and utilize different mowing patterns and shall change direction, change patterns, and vary mower wheel width patterns after each mowing thereby reducing turf wear, prevent wheel rutting, and provide a neater appearance. All mowing around trees will be accomplished in a manner that prevents a “ringing pattern” around the tree and associated damage to turf.

3.1.10. There may be periods of excessive rainfall when the Contractor cannot access areas for mowing due to excessive wetness. The COR has the authority to stop work if weather conditions are such that work that day will do more damage than good to the Cemetery grounds. During these periods, the Contractor shall be expected to ensure the grass is cut in less than seven calendar days once grass is suitable for mowing.

3.2. CLIN 002, 005: Trimming. The Contractor shall trim grass and vegetation around vertical surfaces or any other structure or area that cannot be maintained by traditional mowing equipment to match surrounding area grass height within Improved Grounds.

Streaks or irregularities, uneven cutting, plowing, or gouging of the soil is unacceptable.

The vertical surfaces to be trimmed include headstones, flat markers, section markers, monuments, trees, planting beds, shrubs, buildings, curbs/curbing, fences, walls, poles, signs, fire hydrants, parking lot bumper blocks, boulders, utility/valve boxes and covers.

3.2.1. The Contractor shall trim turfgrass surrounding headstones and flat markers to its recommended height for the type of turf at the Houston National Cemetery after each mowing cycle.

3.2.2. The Contractor shall trim all areas concurrent with mowing. Trimming operations of all non-mowed turf areas shall be considered a part of mowing. The Contractor shall mow first, followed by trimming. Trim heights shall match the turf mown height.

3.2.3. The Contractor shall remove or mulch grass clippings when visible after trimming, before leaving work area.

3.2.4. The Contractor shall exercise caution to avoid contact with headstones, markers, monuments, building walls, trees, shrubs, flowers, any other desirable plant materials, etc. or any other structure than can be damaged by contact with the trimming device’s cutting instrument.

3.2.5. The Contractor shall use commercial grade power trimmers and power edgers to trim grass from around headstones, flat markers, monuments, section markers, etc.

The Contractor shall use trimmers with a plastic blade attachment to cleanly trim edges around all headstones and flat markers, monuments, section markers, etc. or as otherwise approved by the COR.

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3.2.6. Cutting blades on trimming equipment must be kept sharp so that grass tips are properly cut and not torn or damaged.

3.3. CLIN 003, 004: Unimproved Grounds Mowing and Trimming. The Contractor shall mow and trim all unimproved Grounds to look neat and professional. The unimproved

Grounds at Houston National Cemetery are medium visual impact, native grass/plant areas near the Shelters, around the irrigation ponds, and along the streets interior to the Cemetery

(indicated on Grounds Map) that are generally viewed at a distance and/or meant to be maintained in a neat but natural state. The Contractor shall maintain grass height between 4 and 6 inches as recommended by the COR or District Agronomist. This generally requires a complete mow/trim two (2) to six (6) times a year during the growing season (March through November). Mowed areas shall be uniform in appearance, free of skips, gaps, scalping, rutting, bruising, and uneven and rough cutting. Trimming height shall match surrounding area grass height. All areas shall be trimmed concurrent with mowing. Fences in unimproved areas shall be free of vines/vegetation. The Contractor shall mulch or remove grass clippings when visible after trimming, before leaving work area.

3.4. CLIN 007: Feature Edging. The Contractor shall blade edge all streets, curbs, walkways, tree wells, permanent building/structure lines, and planting beds. Edging shall provide a clear zone ½” to 1” wide by 2” to 3” deep with all vegetation removed from joints and cracks. Cutting blades on edging equipment must be kept sharp so that grass tips are properly cut and not torn or damaged. Damage to asphalt/concrete shall be avoided.

Edging events shall be completed as ordered by the COR. The first edging cycle shall be completed approximately at the start of the mowing season, the second cycle one week prior to Memorial Day, the third during the month of July, and a fourth edging during the month of September. Additional edging events may be scheduled by the COR. The exact dates will be provided by the COR.

3.5. CLIN 006: Flat Marker Blade Edging. The Contractor shall edge turf perpendicular to the outside perimeter (edge) of flat grave markers to remove all grass/vegetation that is growing around or over the entire outside perimeter of the flat grave markers during each mow/trim cycle. The depth of the vertical cut at the edge of the flat markers shall be 1” to

2” deep and the width of the cut shall not exceed ½”. There shall be a clean and neat vertical edge left around each flat marker. No metal blades shall be used to edge around flat markers. Cutting blades on edging equipment must be kept sharp so that grass tips are properly cut and not torn or damaged. The Contractor shall exercise caution not to chip flat markers with blades. Flat markers are grouped together in the same burial sections.

3.6. CLIN 008, 009, 010, 016: Weed Control. The Contractor shall control broadleaf and grassy weeds through execution of a weed control program appropriate for the area, in accordance with NCA Handbook 3410, Integrated Pest Management Procedures for VA

National Cemeteries (excerpt provided in Attachment 11), and current federal, state, and local regulations. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable parts of 29 Code of

Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910, Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Standards; 29

CFR 1925, Labor, Safety and Health Standards for Federal Service Contracts; 40 CFR

150-189, Protection of Environment, Pesticide Program; and 49 CFR 171, Transportation, General Information, Regulations, and Definitions.

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3.6.1. These applications shall be mixed and applied in such a manner as to bring about the optimal control of all broadleaf and grassy weeds in the improved turf areas of the cemetery, according to label direction. The contractor shall be responsible for the proper timing and method of each application so that the highest resulting weed control for that application shall be attained.

3.6.2. In accordance with the submitted Pesticide and Fertilizer Application Plan

(Attachment 12), the contractor shall schedule the pesticide application date with the COR and only apply once given approval by the COR. The contractor shall give the COR a minimum five (5) business days’ notice prior to application.

3.6.3. A minimum of five (5) business days in advance of each pesticide application, the contractor shall provide the SDS (MSDS only if SDS not available) and Label for all chemical products (pesticides and adjuvants) as well as the completed Pesticide or Fertilizer Application Proposal (Attachment 13). Required information on the proposal includes the company name, company contact information; names, titles, and license information of the company’s staff that will perform the application;

proposed date of application; application type (broadcast or spot); size of area to be treated; restricted entry, follow-up instructions and/or control symptoms;

application area; the chemicals proposed (trade name, EPA registration number, active ingredient, total amount to be applied, proposed application rate); and targeted weed(s).

3.6.4. The contractor shall provide the completed Pesticide Application Record

(Attachment 14) by 5:00 pm the day of application.