FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION SOW.pdf

FEDERAL AVIATION

ADMINISTRATION

NEW ENGLAND REGION, MHT ATCT

MANCHSTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Manchester Airport Traffic Control Tower ATCT

Snowplowing and Landscaping

Statement of Work

Table of Contents

For

General and Technical Specifica�ons

For Snowplowing and Removal and Surface Treatment

At

Federal Avia�on Administra�on

Manchester Air Traffic Control Tower

(FAA MHT ATCT)

8 Ammon Drive, Manchester, NH 03103

Sec�on I - General Specifica�ons

1.01 Scope of Work

1.02 Summary of Services

1.03 Dura�on

1.04 Interval

1.05 Invoicing

1.06 Loca�on of work

1.07 Surface Area

Sec�on II – Technical Specifica�ons

2.01 Contractor Responsibili�es

2.02 Conduct of Work

2.03 Contractor Supervision

2.04 Event Management

2.05 Inspec�on

2.06 Conduct of Contractor Employees

2.07 Work Hours

2.08 Insurance

2.09 Safety and Security

2.10 AMS Clause Contractor Liability for Personal Injury and/or Property Damage

Sec�on III – Equipment Specifica�ons

3.01 Equipment Required

Atachment Pg. 10: Snow Storage Drawing

Sec�on I – General Specifica�ons

1.01 Scope of Work: To Provide snow plowing and surface treatment services for the FAA

MHT ATCT. The roadways and surfaces to be maintained are the main entrance road and parking lots, all sidewalks per�nent to the tower, base building, and environmental building, the area surrounding the dumpster and the fuel tank access apron.

1.02 Summary of Services: Snow Plowing and snow removal opera�ons will be performed upon each accumula�on of a minimum of 3 inches and a maximum of 4 inches of snow with a final cleanup regardless of depth to be billed on a per storm basis. Removal of accumula�ons of snow physically on the entry/exit gates shall be accomplished on each visit for plowing opera�ons as required. Roadway and sidewalk surface treatments shall be provided when any frozen precipita�on forms or accumulates upon walkway surfaces or as requested by the FAA COR.

1.03 Dura�on: The contract period shall include 11/24 through 5/25 of each applicable winter season.

1.04 Interval: Contract shall be based on a per-event or per-storm basis.

1.05 Invoicing: Contractor shall submit invoices two �mes per month: once on the 15th and once on the last day of each month throughout the dura�on. Invoices must be itemized by the date that each service was provided and its associated cost concluding with a total cost for the invoice.

1.06 Loca�on of Work: Faa MHT ATCT 8 Ammon Drive, Manchester, NH 03103

1.07 Surface Area: Approximately 25, 500 square feet of roadway and walkway surfaces.

Sec�on II – Technical Specifica�ons

2.01 Contractor Responsibili�es: The contractor shall furnish and supply all labor, vehicles, equipment, tools and supplies necessary to plow and remove snow and treat surfaces.

2.02 Conduct of Work: Snow plowing, snow removal, and surface treatment for each event pursuant to the technical specifica�ons shall be accomplished to afford the use of all building entries and exits, all parking lots, and all sidewalks located at the facility. Roadways and parking areas will be cleared of snow and treated with approved materials. Snow plowing apparatus shall not exceed 1- MPH while plowing. The automa�c gates will be cleared of snow and pilings o prevent excessive snow weight accumula�on on each of them. Removal of snow through the gated area may be performed with snowplows; however, snow blowers and hand shoveling will be required in the areas immediately surrounding these gates to also prevent damage to the gates’ opera�ng mechanisms or to the gates themselves. Snow accumula�on in excess of three feet outside of the East automa�c gate that impedes the view of oncoming traffic must be immediately removed (area designated by the Red X on the atached drawing). Addi�onally, the COR at any point may request snow removal from the FAA MHT ATCT property when excessive piling occurs. Snowbanks, pilings and windrows will be pushed back into designated snow storage areas (areas iden�fied on atached drawing) or removed off the property. All doorways and sidewalks will be cleared and treated to full width. Calcium Chloride products are preferred for the walkway surfaces and sand and salt mixtures are acceptable for the roadways and parking areas. When prac�cal sand usage shall be kept to a minimum. Treatments shall be applied to pavement, sidewalks, and concrete ramps to successfully de-ice surfaces. Other materials may be used with prior writen approval from the FAA COR.

2.03 Contractor Supervision: The Contractor will be required to always furnish adequate qualified supervision during the performance of any work covered by these specifica�ons. The on-site supervisor shall represent the Contractor when absent and abide by all direc�ves consistent with the specifica�ons given to the Contractor.

2.04 Event Management: The Contractor will automa�cally commence snow removal upon each three-to-four-inch accumula�on of snow. A final cleanup shall be performed at the end of any snow event. If a single event occurs that results in less than three to four inches of snow this will also require snow removal at the conclusion of the event and will not require an addi�onal final cleanup. Surface treatments will be performed whenever precipita�on freezes or is an�cipated to freeze on walkways and road surfaces or upon request of the COR.

2.05 Inspec�on: Work and services performed by the Contractor will be subject to inspec�on by the COR to ensure that full compliance is accomplished within these specifica�ons. Areas not cleared or treated in accordance with these specifica�ons as determined by the COR may result in call back or in appropriate deduc�ons from the agreed upon job price. All invoices must be submited as directed by the contract agreement.

2.06 Conduct of Contractor Employees: The Contractor will not permit or cause the piling or mounding of snow upon any gates or fences. Contractor personnel shall immediately cease opera�ons and exit the property during FAA/Airport emergency condi�ons if directed by FAA personnel at any point un�l the Contractor is no�fied to resume opera�ons. The name of the FAA employee providing such direc�on shall be noted by the Contractor for reference.

Emergency condi�ons may not be obvious to Contractor personnel and no further explana�on is required due to na�onal security interests.

2.07 Work Hours: The contractor shall perform snow removal and surface treatment services as required under these specifica�ons 24 hours a day seven days a week including holidays for the dura�on specified. Addi�onally, the Contractor shall be required to provide callback service for the purpose of plowing or treatment of areas that have become recovered with snow or ice due to dri�ing or thawing and freezing cycles. Callback response shall be within two hours of the original call.

2.08 Insurance: The Contractor is required to carry all forms of insurance iden�fied in Acquisi�on Management System (AMS) Clause 3.11-21 (refer to paragraph 2.10 within these specifica�ons) and proof of such insurance may be required.

2.09 Safety and Security: The Contractor and Contractor personnel shall always exercise cau�on and conduct opera�ons which will not promote security, fire or safety hazards nor inhibit vehicle and pedestrian traffic and vehicle parking. Contractor personnel shall be vigilant to prevent unauthorized vehicular or pedestrian access to the facility during snow plowing and removal opera�ons which require the gates to be open. All FAA personnel possess FAA issued iden�fica�on badges and are required to have these on their possession when in the facility and on the facility grounds and at �mes may be escor�ng non-FAA badged individuals. All Contractor personnel should report any suspicious ac�vity or ques�onable facility access to the Contractor to in turn inform the COR or any known FAA personnel of the incident.

2.10 AMS 3.11-21 Contractor Liability for Personal Injury and/or Property Damage:

(a) The Contractor assumes responsibility for all damage or injury to persons or property occasioned through the use, maintenance, and opera�on of the Contractor’s vehicles or other equipment by, or the ac�on of the Contractor or the Contractor’s employees and agents.

(b) The Contractor, at the Contractor’s expense, shall maintain adequate public liability and property damage insurance during the con�nuance of this contract, insuring the Contractor against all claims for injury or damage.

(c) The Contractor shall maintain Workers’ Compensa�on and other legally required insurance with respect to the Contractor’s own employees and agents.

(d) The Government shall in no event be liable or responsible for damage or injury to any person or property occasioned through the use, maintenance, or opera�on of any vehicle or other equipment by, or the ac�on of, the Contractor or the Contractor’s employees and agents in performing under this contract, and the Government shall be indemnified and saved harmless against claims for damage or injury in such cases.

Sec�on III -Equipment Specifica�ons

3.10 Equipment Required: In order to assure expedi�ous removal of snow the Contractor will be required to have at least the following types of equipment for use at this facility:

A. Plowing Vehicles sized appropriately for facility.

B. De-icing Equipment that applies specified products to the iden�fied areas in this specifica�on in an expedient manner without causing unnecessary damage to any personal or real property

C. Snow blowers and shovels

Note: The use of vehicles with metal tracks or �res with chains is prohibited.

General and Technical Specifica�ons

For

Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance

At

Manchester Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT)

Table of Contents For

General and Technical Specifica�ons

Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance at Manchester Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT)

Sec�on 1 – Specifica�ons

1.01 General Scope of Work

1.02 Maintenance of Lawn Area

1.03 Restora�on of Snow Storage Areas

1.04 Fer�lizers, lime, and lawn aera�on

1.05 Pes�cides

1.06 Mulching and Cul�va�ng

1.07 Pruning

1.08 Replacement of Trees and Shrubs

1.09 Flowering Plants

1.10 Other Work

1.11 Equipment

1.12 U�li�es furnished by the Government

1.13 Conduct of Work

1.14 Material approval

1.15 Inspec�on and Acceptance

Sec�on II-Technical Specifica�on

2.01 Property Occupied by FAA

2.02 Service Requirements

Appendix

A. Landscape Maintenance Plan Drawing NE-D-27631-C2.3

Sec�on I-Specifica�ons

1.01 General Scope of Work: Furnish services consis�ng of all supplies, labor, equipment and materials necessary to provide landscaping and grounds maintenance at The Federal Avia�on Administra�on, Manchester Airport Traffic control Tower, 8 Ammon drive, Manchester, NH 03103.

A. Services shall be performed on all areas as described on reference drawing NE-D-27631-C2.3 Landscaping Maintenance Plan (Appendix A), and in accordance with the following specifica�ons.

B. Services shall include the restora�on of Snow storage areas as depicted on the FAA drawing and the removal of all debris and sand, etc., from walks (including between stone wall and building base), parking lots, access roads, and other areas of snow storage necessary for overflow.

C. All grounds care services shall be performed in a professional manner by personnel trained for the work. Grounds care services shall be consistent with the accepted prac�ces of firms specializing in nursery and landscaping services.

D. All services shall be completed in the period stated in the “Schedule” por�on of Service Requirements sec�on 2.

E. Services shall also include furnishing materials, equipment and labor to ensure adequate watering of lawns and shrubs to keep them in a healthy and green condi�on.

1.02 Maintenance of Lawn Area

A. Thatch build-up shall be maintained in a manner that augments exis�ng turf to assure complete coverage but not necessarily to induce growth that will require excessive cu�ng or trimming.

B. All grass areas shall be cut to a minimum height of two (2) inches a�er growth reaches a maximum of four (4) inches. Since growth of grass is variable the intent is not allowing grass height in excess of four (4) inches.

C. Mowers used shall have sharp, properly set blades and be sufficient capability to perform an expedi�ous job. Equipment will be approved by Contrac�ng Officers’ Representa�ve (COR) prior to ini�al use.

D. Grass clipping, grass clumps and plugs resul�ng from mowing and aera�on opera�ons shall be raked and/or removed from all areas to the extent possible.

E. Lawn edging shall be performed a�er each mowing to a depth of at least one inch below the surface level of walks, curbs, etc.

F. A�er edging all refuse and clippings shall be removed by sweeping, vacuuming etc.

G. Walkways and curbs shall be maintained to prevent grass and weed growth.

H. Grass that cannot be cut to proper height by a lawn mower such as around walkway lamps, flagpoles, tree bases and perimeter fence lines, shall be trimmed using weedwhackers or other suitable equipment to ensure a clean finish.

I. All miscellaneous debris including rocks, trash, dead branches, etc. shall be removed and disposed of prior to mowing. Trash shall not be allowed to accumulate in the chain link fabric.

J. The above applies to all FAA areas, both inside and outside the perimeter fence within the FAA area specified in sec�on 2.01.

1.03 Restora�on of snow Storage Areas

A. Under this contract, the contractor will perform all landscape restora�on, including removal of stand and other debris from snow storage areas.

B. In addi�on, the contractor will remove sand and debris from all FAA (Sec�on 2.01) areas where accumula�on has occurred as the result of snow removal ac�vi�es.

Mounded sand deposits and debris shall be removed from all areas including lawns, walkways, access roadways, the vicinity of storm drains, and parking areas within three weeks of spring snow melt not to exceed May 15th. Parking areas shall be swept by May 15th. Extensions may be granted (in wri�ng) by the COR for extenua�ng circumstances, generally weather related. Restora�on of snow storage areas outside the fence in the adjacent parking lot (East side only) is not intended by this contract but should be brought to the aten�on of the COR.

1.04 Fer�lizers

A. The quan�ty and types of fer�lizer applied will be determined through the results of soil tes�ng at three (3) separate loca�ons during the month of November in the various landscaped areas to maintain lawns, trees and shrubbery in a healthy and green condi�on. Soil test results should be compared to the “plan�ng Maintenance Notes” sec�on of drawing NE-D-27631-C2.3 in effort to achieve the desired results.

The contractor will submit the results and loca�ons of soil tests along with a proposed fer�lizer schedule to the COR for SECM Review and approval of fer�lizers before applying. The contractor shall provide and apply appropriate well-balanced fer�lizers, and all other related supplements for lawns, trees and shrubs as part of the contract.

B. Fer�lizer will be applied in a uniform manner as prescribed by the fer�lizer manufacturer and in conjunc�on with the Landscaping Maintenance Plan using products not restricted by the State or Federal Environmental Protec�on Agencies and so forth.

C. In addi�on to fer�lizers the contractor shall provide and apply the proper amount (s) of granulated or powdered limestone to maintain pH to sustain a healthy and green condi�on. Requirement shall be determined by soil tes�ng. Aera�on shall be performed as necessary.

1.05 Pes�cides

A. Pes�cide shall mean any chemical or biological agent used to control pests, weeds, fungus and so forth. These include but are not limited to: Aricide, Mi�cide, Insec�cide, Nematocide, Herbicide, Fungicide, Mollocide, Repellents, Aigicides, roden�cides, Disindicants, Fungicants, Dessicants, Defoliants or any variety of weed and brush killers.

B. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals applied shall be provided to the COR for record purposes prior to the first use.

C. Personnel applying pes�cides shall be licensed at either the opera�onal or supervisory level with the State of New Hampshire Pes�cides Control Board. Proof of registra�on shall be provided to the COR for records prior to applica�on of any chemical, substances etc. applica�on shall be in accordance with State of New Hampshire Pes�cides control board, or Federal EPA guidelines which ever is more stringent for that substance.

D. Weed killers may be used to arrest and prevent the growth of weeds and to ensure con�nued health and development of lawn, and other areas. Applica�on should be the minimum necessary to complete the job and all due environmental protec�on shall be prac�ced during such applica�ons.

E. Applica�on of approved pes�cides to control Japanese beetles shall be made in July or august. Applica�on will be made within five days of detec�on and again three weeks later as determined by repeat inspec�on.

F. Applica�on of pre-emergent chemicals to prevent Crabgrass in the spring and post-emergent during the remainder of the season shall be by manufacturer recommenda�on and consistent with the Landscaping Maintenance Plan Notes on drawing NE-D-27631-C2.3.

G. At the minimum monthly inspec�ons for disease, fungus and insect pests shall be completed for all areas including lawns, trees and shrubbery. A writen cer�fica�on of findings shall be provided to the COR a�er each inspec�on.

H. If the use of non-hazardous agent(s) is not feasible, the contractor must receive writen approval from the COR and SECM prior to use. In NO event may the contractor apply any substance banned by the US EPA, the State of New Hampshire or local government (Includes Manchester Airport Authority).

I. The contractor shall be responsible for adherence to manufacturer’s applica�on instruc�ons.

J. The contractor shall provide one (1) week prior no�ce to the COR before applica�on of any chemical.

K. Applica�on of substances or airborne sprays (other than pure water for irriga�on purposes) that could result in direct skin or respiratory contact shall halt while unprotected FAA personnel are in the immediate applica�on area (or downwind area if applying sprays). Contractor’s supervisor shall ensure that contractor personnel wear all manufacturer recommended protec�ve equipment during applica�on and observe all safety precau�ons.

L. Stockpiling or disposing of surplus chemicals, supplies or refuse materials associated with the contract on FAA property is forbidden.

M. All site refuse and excess materials shall be legally disposed of at contractor expense off site.

1.06 Mulching and Cul�va�ng

A. Trees, plants and shrubs shall be cul�vated, and mulching shall be performed within three weeks of commencement of work in the spring.

B. Mulch shall be a mixture of pine and hemlock and will match exis�ng mulches in color and texture and will be maintained at a minimum of four inches thick. Changes to mulch color or composi�on may be allowed by prior and writen approval of the COR. If �ck or other insect infesta�on is discovered in mulch, immediate ac�on shall be taken to mi�gate.

C. Addi�onal mulching, topdressing etc. shall be accomplished at commencement of work in the spring and as required therea�er to keep flower beds and other mulched areas free of weeds, and other unwanted and undesirable growth. See Landscaping Maintenance Plan drawing NE-D-27631-C2.3.

D. Complete removal of exis�ng mulch surrounding all trees, plants and shrubs and within all beds shall be accomplished by the landscaper in the spring within one week of the scheduled one-�me spring cleanup every five years and shall commence in 2025.

E. All removed mulch shall be disposed of by the landscaper at proper facility.

F. All trees’ plants, shrubs and beds will be freshly replenished by the landscaper no later than one week following the scheduled one-�me spring cleanup with a new mixture of pine and hemlock mulch at minimum of four inches thick.

1.07 Pruning

A. Objec�ves: To remove damaged, dead or diseased branches. To remove parasi�c

(suckers), rank or interfering growths. To maintain clear views and light infiltra�on through facility windows etc. Pruning should be minimized to allow trees (not shrubs) to con�nue natural growth paterns. Discussion with the COR should precede pruning ac�vi�es. Approval is not, however, required for pruning.

B. In general, pruning should be accomplished as required with special considera�on for the type of tree or shrub involved. Pruning schedules should consider bloom periods appearance and overall health of species involved.

C. All pruning cuts shall be made with sharp blades using under-cut/over-cut techniques as appropriate depending upon species. There should be no remaining projec�ons a�er removal. When required, tree paint or other suitable materials should be used to prevent damage to remaining tree. In no case shall branches or shoots be broken off and le� untreated.

D. Pruning shall include removal of all deadwood branches on trees and shrubs unless otherwise specified. It may also include removal of old growth to allow development of newer growth, or to improve light infiltra�on or space for proper development.

E. Rank and interfering growth should be removed so that plants maintain a natural form but should also be sized to ensure consistency with landscape design. Guy wires should be removed from new plan�ngs at the appropriate �me to avoid stunted growth or readjusted un�l root masses are firmly established.

F. Shape by shearing and trimming those plants whose func�ons provide precise barrier or form with respect to the landscape design. Care should be taken not unnecessarily shear or shape plants into unnatural forms.

G. All debris resul�ng from pruning ac�vi�es shall be removed from the site upon comple�on or daily which ever comes first.

1.08 Replacement of Trees and Shrubs

A. Trees, shrubs or other plants killed, substan�ally damaged or destroyed by negligence, non-performance or landscape contractor ac�vi�es shall be replaced at no cost to the government. Damaged, dying etc., plan�ngs shall be immediately reported to the COR in wri�ng and a determina�on of responsibility made. Minimal damage due to mowing ac�vi�es and so forth shall not be grounds for replacement in and of itself. Immediate ac�on shall be taken, however, to prevent insect infesta�on.

B. Plants destroyed during snow removal/storage shall not be the responsibility of the landscape contractor unless both the landscaping and snowplowing contractors are one and the same, and the damages are the direct result of contractor ac�vi�es (for instance driven snow piled upon perennial plan�ngs).

C. Replacement of damaged, dead or dying trees and shrubs not caused by landscape contractor ac�vi�es shall be by special, prior arrangement requiring a Purchase

Order (PO) number. No replacement ac�vity that incurs costs to the FAA shall be ini�ated without express consent of the COR.

D. All replacement trees, shrubs, etc., shall be of the same species, variety, and approximate growth as the originals specified in Plan�ng Schedule on Drawing NE-D- 2631-C2.3 unless a change is approved in wri�ng by the COR.

1.09 Flowering Plants

A. Landscaper will provide and install seasonal annuals in the two exis�ng flower beds around the sign and entrance areas of the building in the spring no later than one week following the scheduled one-�me spring cleanup.

B. Landscaper will remove and properly dispose of all previously planted annuals and will provide and install mums in the two exis�ng flower beds around the sign and entrance areas of the building in the fall.

1.10 Other Work

A. Leaves shall be raked, vacuumed, and removed from the site at least monthly when required to prevent damage or discolora�on to grass, shrubs concrete walkways, etc.

B. Upon comple�on of work (or daily) all debris and refuse generated by landscaping ac�vi�es shall be removed and disposed of off site in a proper, legal manner.

Government dumpsters shall not be used for landscaping refuse.

C. All storm drains shall be kept clear of leaves, vegeta�on and excessive sand build-up.

Special care shall be taken to prevent accumula�on of leaves around air condi�oning equipment, generator cooling intakes, smoking areas and walkways.

D. Papers, cans and any other debris that blows onto the site shall also be removed for disposal.

1.11 Equipment

A. The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the outdoor irriga�on system is in proper working order, and that �mer cycles and distribu�on spray paterns are consistent with good turf management prac�ces. Recommenda�ons for �mer changes and no�fica�on of damaged inopera�ve equipment should be made to the COR in wri�ng (cost of normal wear and tear repairs to the irriga�on system shall not be borne by the contractor).

B. The contractor shall be responsible for proper start-up shutdown and winteriza�on of the irriga�on system. Manufacturer’s (Rainbird) handbooks and manuals are available online and are the responsibility of the contractor.

C. The contractor shall be responsible for damages to the irriga�on system incurred during landscape maintenance, such as mowing. Contractor shall also be responsible for damages arising from (own) improper maintenance and winteriza�on if not in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommenda�ons. All damage shall be reported to the COR in wri�ng immediately upon discovery.

1.12 U�li�es Furnished by the Government

A. Water is available for use by the contractor at various loca�ons.

B. Electricity is available for use by the contractor at various loca�ons.

C. The contractor shall be diligent to prevent misuse or waste of resources. The government shall have the right to terminate use of u�li�es at any �me for cause.

Termina�on of the use of u�li�es shall be in wri�ng from the COR and shall state the reason.

D. Local, state or town officials may ban or curtail watering ac�vi�es during peak daylight hours, or due to drought emergencies, etc. contractor may be responsible for altering watering �mes or otherwise conforming to local guidelines un�l such bans, etc. are li�ed.

E. Due to storage limita�ons no contractor owned equipment or materials shall be stored on FAA premises at any �me. Trailers and other conveyances used for transport, et., shall be parked appropriately only for the dura�on of the work.

1.13 Conduct of Work

A. Personnel employed by the contractor shall be capable and qualified to perform the du�es assigned.

B. The contractor shall maintain a current list of all employees performing work on the premises and shall update that list in wri�ng as changes occur. The list shall be provided to the COR five days prior to new personnel working on the premises.

C. The contractor shall provide the COR with a plan of methods and materials proposed to accomplish the goals and requirements of this contract within thirty (30) days of award. The COR will reply within ten (10) days with approval or rejec�ons of same. It will be incumbent upon both par�es to agree upon what method or material best meets the needs of the government.

D. If it is determined to be the best interest of the FAA, the FAA may issue iden�fica�on media to allow free movement of contractor vehicles and personnel in and out of the secured property at the discre�on of the contractor. In the event, the issuance will be limited to the assigned supervisor (s), who will undergo FAA security inves�ga�on to the depth determined appropriate by the Federal Avia�on Administra�on New England Region Security officials.

E. A contractor designated point of contact shall be available for emergency response to report on onsite within 30 minutes of ini�al telephone recall for contract related emergencies only. Such emergencies would include, but not limited to contractor applied insec�cide and fer�lizer, lawn chemical, lawn equipment fuel and oil spills, et., that could enter rivers and streams through storm water run-off. The name and 24-hour phone contact of the designee will be provided and maintained by the FAA for the Manchester Airport Emergency Communica�on Center.

1.14 Material Approval

A. All materials used in the performance of this contract shall be contractor furnished.

They shall be the best quality commercially available, with a familiar trade name as would usually be provided by nurseries or landscape contractors. The contractor shall submit a list for writen approval by the COR prior to first use and gain similar approval for changes as they occur. The government shall have the right to reject any material deemed not capable or which through use proves not capable of mee�ng the requirements. Rejec�on by the government shall be in wri�ng.

B. All chemicals, substances, materials, etc., are subject to New Hampshire and Federal approval for the intended use and shall be used in the manner prescribed in its labeling.

1.15 Inspec�on and Acceptance

A. Inspec�on and acceptance of the work will be performed by the COR. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to advise the COR of work to be performed and to provide writen schedule.

B. A monthly mee�ng between the contractor and the COR may be scheduled (At the discre�on of the COR and �me agreed upon by both par�es) to discuss progress and issues impac�ng the contract.

Sec�on II – Technical Specifica�ons

2.01 Property Occupied by FAA

A. The property occupied by FAA and covered by this contract shall be as follows: 1. The en�re landscaped area within the confines of the security fence (Minus the area covered by buildings comprising approximately 52,000 square feet. 2. An area outside the perimeter of the FAA security fence to a distance of four feet from the fence comprising approximately 5300 square feet.

2.02 Service Requirements

A. Schedule:

1. Weekly (In-Season):

A. Mow all grass covered areas (Inside and outside fence on “FAA” property).

B. Remove grass clippings/clumps, papers, cans, etc.

C. Edge walkways, roadway edge, curbed areas, etc.

D. Weed walkways, curb, gardens, etc.

E. Weed-Whack around flagpoles, lamps, etc., F. Inspect and clear storm drain grates.

G. remove all miscellaneous trash and debris.

2. Monthly (In-Season):

A. Rake and remove leaves.

B. Check thatch build-up

C. Check opera�on of lawn irriga�on system (If installed)

D. Inspect for dead/dying plants, shrubs, etc.

E. Inspect work with COR (If required)

3. Seasonally (or as scheduled)

A. Restore snow storage areas, remove sand, debris, etc., from paved surfaces (Spring).

B. Inspect irriga�on components and report to damage COR (Heads, etc.)

(Spring/Fall)

C. Shutdown and winterize/startup irriga�on system (Fall/Spring)

D. Provide list of materials to be used (Provide fresh list as needed due to changes) (Spring)

E. Approval of equipment by COR (Spring)

F. Apply fer�lizers, insec�cide, weed agents, lime, etc. (Per manufacture and Maintenance Plan).

G. Aerate soil as required.

Appendix

Landscape Maintenance Plan Drawing NE-D-27631-C2.3