Amendment 1 - 697DCK-24-R-00471.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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0001 08/08/2024

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

AAQ-500 - REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS

10101 HILLWOOD PARKWAY

FORT WORTH TX 76177-1524

AAQ520FTW-AFN

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment number. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT

THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By ___________ 1 x x

697DCK-24-R-00471

1 copies to the issuing office.

08/08/2024

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AMENDMENT 1 TO SOLICITATION FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE, SNOW REMOVAL & SANDING SERVICES AT THE

DENVER AIR ROUTE TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER (ARTCC) AND THE JUNIOR JETS CHILD DEVELOPMENT

CENTER (JJCDC).

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1. Extend the Proposal due date to Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 4pm MT

2 Revise the pricing section [Use this pricing Section to list your prices]

3. Give Answers to the questions

4. Revise the Statement of Work

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. CONTRACT AUTHORITY 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Noemi Edwards

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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There is no other changes to the terms and conditions of the solicitation.

Change Item 00001 to read as follows(amount shown is the obligated amount):

00001 Base Year FY25 Monthly Seasonal Grounds 12 MO Maintenance in Accordance to the SOW at ZDV ARTCC

& Daycare Center, Longmont, CO. Services required November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025 for a total of 12 months.

Monthly price: _______________

Annual price: _________________

Period of Performance: 11/01/2024 to 10/31/2025

Change Item 00002 to read as follows(amount shown is the obligated amount):

00002 Base Year FY25 Snow Removal and Sanding Services 20 EA at ZDV ARTCC and Daycare Center, Longmont, CO.

Level One(1) per SOW section 4:13

Price: $_____________ per event [Est. 10 events]

= estimated total $___________

Level Two(2) per SOW Section 4:14

Price: $_____________ per event [Est. 7 events] = estimated total $___________

Level Three(3) per SOW Section 4:15

Price: $____________ per event [Est. 3 events] = estimated total $___________

Period of Performance: 11/01/2024 to 10/31/2025

Cancel Item 00003 in its entirety.

Change Item 00004 to read as follows(amount shown is the obligated amount):

00004 OY1 Year FY26 Monthly Seasonal Grounds 12 MO Maintenance in Accordance to the SOW at ZDV ARTCC

& Daycare Center, Longmont, CO. Services required November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026 for a total of 12 months.

Continued ...

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Monthly price: _______________

Annual price: _________________

(Option Line Item)

(Expected Exercise Date/Days After Award: )

10/01/2025

Period of Performance: 11/01/2025 to 10/31/2026

Change Item 00005 to read as follows(amount shown is the obligated amount):

00005 OY1 Year FY26 Per Occurrence Snow Removal and 20 EA

Sanding Services at ZDV ARTCC and Daycare Center, Longmont, CO.

Level One(1) per SOW section 4:13

Price: $_____________ per event [Est. 10 events]

= estimated total $___________

Level Two(2) per SOW Section 4:14

Price: $_____________ per event [Est. 7 events] = estimated total $___________

Level Three(3) per SOW Section 4:15

Price: $____________ per event [Est. 3 events] = estimated total $___________

(Option Line Item)

(Expected Exercise Date/Days After Award: )

10/01/2025

Period of Performance: 11/01/2025 to 10/31/2026

Cancel Item 00006 in its entirety.

Change Item 00007 to read as follows(amount shown is the obligated amount):

00007 OY2 Year FY27 Monthly Seasonal Grounds 12 MO Maintenance in Accordance to the SOW at ZDV ARTCC

& Daycare Center, Longmont, CO. Services required November 1, 2026 Through October 31, 2027 for a total of 12 months.

Monthly price: _______________

Annual price: _________________

(Option Line Item)

(Expected Exercise Date/Days After Award: )

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09/01/2026

Period of Performance: 11/01/2026 to 10/31/2027

Change Item 00008 to read as follows(amount shown is the obligated amount):

00008 OY2 Year FY27 Per Occurrence Snow Removal and 20 EA

Sanding Services at ZDV ARTCC and Daycare Center, Longmont, CO.

Level One(1) per SOW section 4:13

Price: $_____________ per event [Est. 10 events]

= estimated total $___________

Level Two(2) per SOW Section 4:14

Price: $_____________ per event [Est. 7 events] = estimated total $___________

Level Three(3) per SOW Section 4:15

Price: $____________ per event [Est. 3 events] = estimated total $___________

(Option Line Item)

(Expected Exercise Date/Days After Award: )

10/01/2026

Period of Performance: 11/01/2026 to 10/31/2027

Cancel Item 00009 in its entirety.

Change Item 00010 to read as follows(amount shown is the obligated amount):

00010 OY3 Year FY28 Monthly Seasonal Grounds 12 MO Maintenance in Accordance to the SOW at ZDV ARTCC

& Daycare Center, Longmont, CO. Services required November 1, 2027 through October 31, 2028 for a total of 12 months.

Monthly price: _______________

Annual price: _________________

(Option Line Item)

(Expected Exercise Date/Days After Award: )

10/01/2027

Period of Performance: 11/01/2027 to 10/31/2028

Change Item 00011 to read as follows(amount shown is the obligated amount):

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00011 OY3 Year FY28 Per Occurrence Snow Removal and 20 EA

Sanding Services at ZDV ARTCC and Daycare Center, Longmont, CO

Level One(1) per SOW section 4:13

Price: $_____________ per event [Est. 10 events]

= estimated total $___________

Level Two(2) per SOW Section 4:14

Price: $_____________ per event [Est. 7 events] = estimated total $___________

Level Three(3) per SOW Section 4:15

Price: $____________ per event [Est. 3 events] = estimated total $___________

(Option Line Item)

(Expected Exercise Date/Days After Award: )

10/01/2028

Period of Performance: 11/01/2027 to 10/31/2028

Cancel Item 00012 in its entirety.

Change Item 00013 to read as follows(amount shown is the obligated amount):

00013 OY4 Year FY29 Monthly Seasonal Grounds 12 MO Maintenance in Accordance to the SOW at ZDV ARTCC

& Daycare Center, Longmont, CO. Services required November 1, 2028 through October 31, 2029 for a total of 12 months.

Monthly price: _______________

Annual price: _________________

(Option Line Item)

(Expected Exercise Date/Days After Award: )

10/01/2028

Period of Performance: 11/01/2028 to 10/31/2029

Change Item 00014 to read as follows(amount shown is the obligated amount):

00014 OY4 Year FY29 Per Occurrence Snow Removal and 20 EA

Sanding Services at ZDV ARTCC and Daycare Center, Longmont, CO.

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Level One(1) per SOW section 4:13

Price: $_____________ per event [Est. 10 events]

= estimated total $___________

Level Two(2) per SOW Section 4:14

Price: $_____________ per event [Est. 7 events] = estimated total $___________

Level Three(3) per SOW Section 4:15

Price: $____________ per event [Est. 3 events] = estimated total $___________

(Option Line Item)

(Expected Exercise Date/Days After Award: )

10/01/2028

Period of Performance: 11/01/2028 to 10/31/2029

Cancel Item 00015 in its entirety.

Questions for Landscape – Snow Removal Service, Solicitation # 697DCK-24-R-00471

Q1. Is this a new contract?

A1. No.

Q2. Name of current incumbent?

A2. Innovative Federal Operations Group, Inc.

Q3. What is the previous contract #?

A3. 697DCK-20-C-00014

Q4. How much is the total cost of the current contract?

A4. $722,690.36

Q5. Will it suffice for a subcontractor to provide the CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE?

A5. No. It must come from the Prime Vendor as they are the ones we are doing business with.

Q6. I have a question regarding the pricing format. CLINs 00002, 00005, 00008, 00011, and 00014 are asking for a per occurrence price. The price may change drastically depending on the severity of each snowstorm. Would it be possible to submit pricing in a different format such as a per hour rate for each type of snow service required to complete the job (snowplowing, shoveling, etc.), or a tiered rate calculated on the amount (inches) per snowfall?

A6. Provide a Firm Fixed Price for each Service Level Event. Reference the revised SOW for additional detail.

Q7. For Snow Removal I seen the verbiage per event are you aligned with hourly rates per event, or would this be a tiered per event contract?

A7. See A6 above.

Q8. Section 2.13 Natural grass areas.

Is this an area you want included in contract or would mowing this area be upon requests and billed as a change order?

A8. Requirements of section 2.13 must be always met throughout the duration of the contract.

Q9. I know safety is a priority would any employee with a valid I.D be welcomed to work on grounds, or would we have to designate/register the same crew member for each visit?

A9. Personnel must be escorted by an NACI badged contract employee. Not all personnel need to be NACI badged but must check in with the guard shack upon entering the facility.

Q10. Can you please provide information about what a "Per Occurrence" means for snow to be removed? We see there's a 1-inch trigger to start services, but what are the expectations once the service is complete? The contract is not clear how we're to bill for the services since a "Per Occurrence" is not detailed.

A10. When areas meet the requirement of section 2 of the statement of work for snow/ice removal & sanding services shall meet the requirement of per event and/or per occurrence. Reference revised SOW for current requirement.

Q11. Where should excess snow deposits be piled on premise?

A11. Section 2 (4.8) & (4.17) in the statement of work, requirements shall me met, locations coordinated with COR upon award.

Q12. Does the government have any issues with the current contract? What are they?

A12. Any current issues are reported by the COR to the CO who coordinates with the vendor to remediate.

Q13. Does the government have a budget for this service? If yes, what is the budget?

A13. Independent Government Cost Estimate computed for project for internal use only.

SEASONAL MAINTENANCE

STATEMENT OF WORK

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE, SNOW

REMOVAL, AND SANDING SERVICES

FOR THE

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA)

Denver ARTCC Facility 2211 17th Ave.

Longmont, CO 80501

AND

Junior Jets Child Development Center 2175 17th AVE

Longmont, CO 80501

The purpose of this SOW is to obtain seasonal maintenance services at the

Federal Aviation Administration FAA Denver Air Route Traffic Control Center

ARTCC and the Junior Jets Child Development Center (JJDC) sharing the same plot of ground owned by the FAA. This Statement of Work is divided into 2 requirements sections listed as Grounds Maintenance Services and Snow/Ice

Removal & Sanding Services.

Security Requirements

A. Contractor shall provide the CO/COR after notice of award with a complete list of contractor and subcontractor personnel including last four (4) digits of their social security number, date of birth, and city of residence. The list shall be kept current during contract work. No Contractor employees, associates, or other representatives shall be permitted access to the ARTCC grounds until that person's name and information has been provided and the appropriate security investigation has been completed by an FAA security officer for approval of access to the site with specified restrictions, if any. The FAA security officer may refuse access to the site to any employee, associate, or other representative at any time for any reason.

B. Contractor and subcontractor personnel may be subject to a security investigation by the FAA. The Contractor shall promptly complete and return applicable security forms furnished with the contract document for each employee as required. Forms must be completed and returned to the CO prior to subject employees working in the facility.

C. Contractor's personnel shall report to the FAA Security Guard at the front security gate and submit proper identification to obtain a FAA badge which will be always worn on an outside garment above waistline at all times while on the ARTCC premises. The badge is a “clip-on” type; this badge shall be returned daily to the security guard when such personnel leave the ARTCC premises. This badge MUST be worn at all times.

D. For contracts with long durations (i.e. 6 months or more), the site superintendent, as well as prime contractor and sub-contractor key personnels must get approval for a

NACI badge. This badge requires forms to be filled out online, visiting the FAA offices in

Longmont, CO for electronic fingerprinting and pictures, and an approval process that will take 30 days or longer. Once approved a blue photo ID badge will be issued and the

NACI badged individual will need to escort subcontractors and deliveries. The NACI badged individual shall retain this badge until the end of the project or the badge expiration date (whichever is sooner). It is contractor’s responsibility to escort their personnels.

E. Work shall be arranged so that Contractor's personnel can be escorted when required by the FAA, in certain areas which are considered to be restricted. No

Contractor employee, associate, or other representative shall have any visual, audible, or physical access to any area marked as a "closed area". Any persons gaining access to any "closed area" shall report the access to the COR who will coordinate with the FAA security office for de-brief. Contractor's personnel shall not violate any security regulations pertaining to the ARTCC facility. Violators may be removed from the premises with the right to re-enter revocable. Contractor's day-to-day work schedules in the restricted areas shall be so arranged to allow for minimum escort.

F. Current procedures at FAA facilities include the "right to search". Access to the site constitutes consent to search. If in the judgment of the FAA Security Guard a cause to search a vehicle or the person of personnel exists, such search will be made.

G. Contractor shall not take any pictures without COR’s approval and presence.

Upon project completion, all the pictures shall be handed over to CO and/or COR.

1.0 Grounds Maintenance Services

Section 1

The Contractor must furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, and materials necessary to provide grounds maintenance services in accordance with the requirements specified herein. The facility consist of approximately 12 acres of automated sprinklered turf areas, 4 acres of natural vegetation area, 5 acres of asphalt parking lots and driveways, and approximately 3,000 feet of sidewalks and pedestrian walkways. The operations to be performed must include cutting grass, edging, fertilization, collection and disposal of litter and trash, vegetation cutting and removal, underbrushing, grassing, sodding, erosion control, tree and shrub pruning, tree and stump removal, irrigation, and other miscellaneous services as described herein. All operations will be performed pursuant to Executive Order 13834 and the

FAA Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan. As such, the Contractor must use environmentally preferable products and services. These program elements include, but are not limited to: products and services that are energy-efficient, water-efficient, bio based, non-ozone depleting, contain recycled-content, and non-toxic or less-toxic alternatives; diversion of non-hazardous waste and construction and demolition debris from landfills, including composting; alternative fuels use and fuel efficient vehicles and equipment, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

2.0 Requirements

2.1 Work Outside Regular Hours

Except as may otherwise be specified, all work must be performed during regular hours. If the Contractor desires to carry on work on Saturday, Sunday, holidays, or outside regular hours, he/she must coordinate and obtain approval from COR.

2.2 Management

The Contractor must manage the total work effort associated with the grounds maintenance services required herein to assure fully adequate and timely completion of these services. Included in this function will be a full range of management duties including, but not limited to, planning, scheduling, report preparation, and quality control. The Contractor must provide an adequate staff of personnel with the necessary management expertise to assure the performance of the work in accordance with sound and efficient management practices.

2.3 Work Control

The Contractor must implement all necessary work control procedures to ensure timely accomplishment of work requirements, as well as to permit tracking of work in progress. The Contractor must plan and schedule work to assure labor, equipment, and material are available to complete work requirements within the specified time limits and in conformance with the quality standards established herein. Verbal scheduling and status reports must be provided when requested by the Government Representative.

2.4 Herbicides and Pesticides

The Contractor must manage pests and invasive and noxious weeds via the least toxic means available. Noxious weed application must take place before the 1st of June and be maintained thereafter where necessary to present a clean and uniformed appearance throughout the facility grounds. The Contractor must also use bio-based products (designated Bio Preferred by the U.S. Department of Agriculture). Herbicide and pesticide controls must be formulated to target specific pests and must be implemented only when pests have reached aesthetic or health thresholds verified by the COR. The Contractor must not perform regularly scheduled, periodic pesticide or herbicide applications except in situations where no other approach or technology is available to protect personnel or property of high value. If herbicides or pesticides are to be used, the application must occur during unoccupied hours and the Contractor must be licensed by the applicable State agency to provide pesticide application in the categories specified in this contract. All work must be under the superintendence of a certified, responsible individual, and in accordance with Federal, State, local laws and requirements. The Contractor must submit Safety Data Sheets meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(g).

2.5 Control Methods

The Contractor must utilize only herbicides registered by the Environmental Protection Agency. Use must be in strict compliance with label directions for the control of the target weeds. Herbicides selected, application rates, and application techniques must have the prior approval of the COR.

2.6 Trash, Litter, and Vegetative Debris Collection and Disposal

The Contractor must collect trash, litter, and vegetative debris (e.g., natural vegetation, such as leaves, pine straw, pine cones, limbs, and stumps) in all grassed areas, plant and shrub beds, wooded areas, sidewalks, streets, parking lots, and curbs in all maintenance areas (further described below) at a frequency to maintain a clean appearance and dispose of it in the appropriate waste, recycling, or composting receptacles. All trash, liter, and vegetative debris must be removed off the activity the same day as collected.

2.7 Contractor's Superintendent

During the execution of all work involving the handling and/or use of herbicides, the Contractor must give the job his personal supervision or must have on the job a responsible and competent representative with the authority to speak and act for him.

The whereabouts on the activity of the supervisor must be made always known to the Government Representative when work is performed.

2.8 Uncertified Personnel

Uncertified personnel who apply pesticides must have been employed in weed control for a minimum of 30 days and have received training in:

a. Selection, application, and evaluation of appropriate control procedures.

b. Safe and effective application techniques, and the calibration and use of all equipment required.

c. Handling, storage, and transfer of pesticide materials as required.

d. Reading, interpreting, and following herbicide label instructions.

e. Use and maintenance of all required safety equipment.

f. The consequences of preparing a herbicide to be given or sold to an individual other than an authorized employee of the Contractor or regulatory official.

g. Procedure for handling herbicide spills, including reporting procedures.

h. The security of vehicles and equipment.

2.9 Pesticide Use Records

The Contractor must prepare, submit, and maintain dailyrecords of herbicide usage.

This record must be filled out daily as weed control operations are performed, and all entries must be completed within 24 hours of chemical usage. Completed records must be made available upon request for inspection, and must be forwarded to the COR with the monthly invoice for each month following the month of operation.

Records which are rejected by the COR due to improper preparation must be resubmitted by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

2.10 Continuity of Services.

To ensure continuity of essential services, the successful bidder must be prepared to fully commence work on the start date of this contract, and should not assume that Government or previous Contractor employees will be available to guide, direct, or specifically orientate each Contractor employee.

2.11 Turf & Natural Grass Areas

The Contractor must provide grounds maintenance services in turf areas within the security fencing to include the Child Care Facility, and areas outside of the perimeter fence including any easements. The boundary of the property is bounded on the North by 17th ave, East by Linden Ave., South by 16th Street and residential property fence-line, West by retail shopping area property line. The security fencing contains perimeter intrusion detection (PID) cabling that must not be damaged from mowing operations. Extreme caution not to damage this equipment is necessary when turf cutting along the fence. Contractor will be liable to damage caused by mowing operations to the PID cabling.

2.12 Grass (Turf) Cutting

All grassed areas located within this maintenance level must be cut to a uniform height between 3 and 4 inches at frequencies necessary to provide a neat and well-maintained appearance. If any bare ground within the limits of an area becomes vegetated with grass, weeds, or other similar growths through natural spread, i.e., not artificially planted, it must be maintained as part of the basic contract. Prior to cutting, any trash, paper, or other debris that would detract from the finished appearance of the cut or present a safety hazard must be disposed of in the appropriate waste, recycling, and/or composting receptacles. Such debris includes but is not limited to paper, cans, bottles, limbs, pinecones, rocks, and other such objects within the turf area, and must include trash, paper, dead leaves, and other debris lodged in shrubs, hedges, fences, and along foundation and other walls. Debris must be disposed off the activity the same day as collected. Grass cutting is to be accomplished free of scalping, rutting, bruising, and uneven and rough cutting. Cutting equipment must have sharp cutting edges which produce a neat, clean, even cut.

Use of cutting equipment which is out of adjustment, thereby causing streaks or irregularities, uneven cutting, plowing, or gouging of the soil must not be permitted.

Ground speeds and mower speeds must be synchronized to assure effective cutting action. After cutting, grass must have a uniform height. Grass clippings must not be windrowed or allowed to be deposited in piles or clumps. Grass clippings must be uniformly distributed over the mowed area. Grass areas close or adjacent to buildings, hydrants, parking lots, manholes, fences, trees, hedges, and shrubs are included in mowing requirements, and may require hand mowing. Trimming around trees, shrubs, flower/shrub beds, cultivated areas, poles, walls, valves, and other similar objects must be accomplished to match the height and appearance of the surrounding mowed grass. Trimmings that spill over onto adjacent sidewalks and parking lot surfaces must be swept or blown clean. Turf areas adjacent to the buildings, used as picnic areas, and in playground areas must be mowed and collected with a non-mulching mower.

outside perimeter turf area highlighted in yellow

Note: Images approximate acreage and not to scale. Contractor to verify prior to bid exists

2.13 Natural Grass Areas

The Contractor must brush cut all weeds, grasses, and small trees less than one inch in diameter at ground at a height of less than 8 inches from the ground level. All such materials will be cut from edge of the natural grass area to the wood line, brush line, or structure. Work must be accomplished at a frequency to maintain a height of less than

18 inches or by city ordinances whichever is less. Weed control shall be applied in early spring to prevent obnoxious weed control (to include dandelions) in accordance with local ordinances and from spreading to neighboring properties.

Natural Grass Area location

2.14 Edging

All sidewalks, driveways, street edges, curbs, other paved areas, and shrubbery areas located within turf area must be edged in accordance with the frequencies necessary to maintain a neat and well-maintained appearance. Edging must create a l/2 inch wide and l inch deep clear zone immediately adjacent to the paved surface. All edging must be by mechanical means. The edging operation must include removal of grass and other vegetation which has encroached onto street and other paved surfaces from adjoining grassed areas. Where driveway or street pavement edge is not discernable due to grass encroachment, a straight and even line approximating the edge of pavement must be established and maintained. The edging operation must produce neat, clean lines along the sides of sidewalks and other areas edged, and must be accomplished free of scalping, rutting, bruising, uneven and rough cutting. All vegetation growing in the following areas must be removed during the edging operation:

1. Sidewalk and driveway expansion joints and cracks.

2. Street/driveway curbing expansion joints.

3. Cracks between curbing and street/driveway pavement.

For continued maintenance of vegetation growing in cracks and expansion joints, herbicide treatment may be utilized to reduce the amount of mechanical work. The use of herbicides must not be allowed for the purpose of eliminating or reducing normal mechanical edging along straight paved edges (sidewalks, etc.). Debris generated by edging operations, which falls on or is thrown on sidewalks, on curbs, in gutters, streets, or is thrown on nearby sod, causing an unsightly appearance, must be removed from the site the day of the edging operation and disposed of properly.

2.15 Plant and Shrub Pruning

Shrubs, bushes, hedges, and cultivated plants must be pruned to maintain a neat appearance. All clippings and debris must be removed from the site the same day and disposed of, recycled, or composted off the site. Pruning services should be conducted at a time and frequency to maintain a uniform appearance applicable to the industry standards based on the species. Pruning services expected are:

1. Evenly form and balance the shrub, bush, or plant in order to shape it according to its natural growth habits. "Box" or "circular" shaping is not acceptable, except with hedges. Hedges must be sheared or pruned, as appropriate, to maintain their established shape and appearance. Hedges,

2. Remove dead, damaged or diseased wood. If the entire shrub should die, remove the shrub. The hole and any other surface damage caused by removal must be filled with topsoil, fertilized, raked and seeded if applicable.

property including easements.

perimeter fencing a minimum of one (1) foot for the entirety of the facility shrub, bush, weeds and plants must be kept away from the outside facility

3. Remove vines, tree sprouts or any other extraneous vegetative growth from under or on the shrubbery.

4. Prune or remove growth in front of windows, over entrance ways or walks, or where vision is obstructed at street intersections.

2.16 Cultivation and Mulching of Shrubs, Hedges, and Flower Beds Shrubs, hedges, and flower beds must be cultivated and mulched at a frequency to maintain a neat and clean appearance. Cultivation includes weeding of shrubs, hedges and flower beds. Cultivation must be extended a sufficient distance from bases of shrubs to ensure their protection from damage by lawn mowers, and trimmer/edgers, and to provide proper care for the plants, but in no case less than l8 inches where allowed. Cultivation must be extended to a depth of 2 inches, care being taken that the roots of the plants are not damaged. Removal of grass, weeds, rocks, and debris encountered during cultivation must be considered part of cultivation. All edges must be worked to a neat and true line. All timber, brick, concrete, aluminum, or plastic bed edging must be realigned or replaced as needed.

Mulch in bed areas such as wood bark chips, pine straw, etc., must be well groomed after removal of weeds, rocks, etc. Additional mulch, of the same type as existing, must be provided and placed around all shrubs and flower beds as required to maintain a minimum depth of three inches.

2.17 Fertilization

Turf fertilization must occur early in the spring and as needed the remainder of the summer to prevent weed growth and produce a healthy-looking turf. Synthetic chemical fertilizers must not be used. Fertilizer must be comprised of either recovered organic material or bio-based material. Fertilizer comprised of recovered organic material must conform to the EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (https://https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program). Bio-based product listings are obtainable from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) (http://www.usda.gov). Fertilizer must be applied only when grass blades are free of moisture. Ground cover plants and shrubbery beds must be fertilized as needed to maintain healthy appearance. The Contractor's monthly work schedule must reflect planned fertilization dates which are normally applied in the spring and fall at a minimum.

2.18 Trash and Litter Collection and Disposal.

The Contractor must collect trash and litter in all grassed areas, plant and shrub beds, wooded areas, sidewalks, streets, fence lines, parking lots, and curbs and dispose it in the appropriate waste, recycling, or composting receptacles. Trash and litter do not include natural vegetation, such as leaves, pine straw, and limbs. All trash and liter must be removed off the activity the same day as collected.

2.19 Raking

Includes the raking and removal of leaves, pine straw and pinecones, limbs, and other debris from the raked area. All debris must be disposed of the activity the day of collection.

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2.20 Tree Removal

Each year in the spring when the foliage is full, the property will be assessed for dead or dying trees caused by natural occurrences, weather, and pest infestations. Each tree identified as needing removed will be removed as a change order to the contract. The Contractor must submit required change documentation to the Contracting officer IAW the change clause.

Trees, their stumps, and above ground roots must be removed to a depth of six inches below normal ground elevation. All debris must be disposed of the activity the day of removal. The stump hole and any other surface damage caused by removal must be filled with topsoil, fertilized, raked, and seeded.

2.21 Stump and Above Ground Root Removal

Stumps and above grounds roots must be removed to a depth of six inches below normal ground elevation. Stump removal operations must avoid unnecessary soil excavation and ground disruption. All debris must be disposed of the activity the day of removal. The stump hole and any other surface damage caused by removal must be filled with topsoil, fertilized, raked, and seeded.

2.22 Grassing

Bare and slightly eroded areas (areas which vary in size from l0 to l000 square feet and can be repaired with the placement of four inches or less of topsoil) must be filled with topsoil, raked, fertilized, seeded, and watered to establish a healthy grassed covering.

Establishment must include providing the necessary care to firmly establish new grass growth. The Contractor must water and otherwise care for new grassed areas sufficiently to ensure proper development. Grassed areas which die or fail to develop noticeable growth for a period of one year after seeding must be re-grassed by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

2.23 Erosion Control

Soil erosion damage must be repaired by filling in washed out/bare areas with soil or approved fill to within four inches of normal ground elevation. This fill will be compacted to prevent further washouts. Topsoil will then be placed to return the area to normal ground elevation; raked; fertilized; seeded; covered with straw, matting, or other material suitable to reduce the effects of erosion; and watered to establish a healthy grassed covering. Repaired areas must be watered and otherwise cared for until grass is firmly established. Repaired areas on which grass dies or fails to develop noticeable growth, or which again erode within one year must be repaired and re-grassed by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

2.24 Underbrushing

All brush, weeds, and small trees (three inches and below in diameter at ground level) must be cut back to within one inch of ground level, removed from the site, and disposed off the activity. Any debris (i.e., limbs, dead trees, trash, etc.) found in the underbrushing area must be removed from the site and disposed off the activity.

2.25 Tree Pruning

Trees must be pruned within the first 180 days of award of this contract and in accordance with the following guidelines the remainder of the contract to selectively remove unwanted growth and encourage trees to grow or respond in a desired manner.

Each year in the spring when the foliage is full, the property will be assessed for dead or dying limbs caused by natural occurrences, weather, and pest infestations. Each tree identified as needing pruned will be trimmed as a change order to the contract. The contractor shall provide change order documentation as requested.

All tree pruning must be accomplished under the supervision of an individual furnished by the Contractor, who is trained, experienced, and otherwise qualified in proper tree pruning techniques. Verification of such training, experience, and qualifications must be acceptable to the COR prior to initiation of any tree pruning or tree pruning work.

Trees must be pruned by a qualified arborist according to their natural growth habit to evenly form and balance the tree, to promote proper health and growth, to respond to damage inflicted by natural or human causes, and to prevent interference with pedestrian and vehicular traffic. All clippings and debris must be removed and disposed of the activity the same working day. Pruning must be accomplished in a manner to:

1. Remove dead, damaged, or diseased wood, or structurally weak limbs that may cause a safety hazard or unsightly appearance, including the removal of dead or rotted trees.

2. Remove branches that extend over buildings and endanger roofs, eaves, and windows, or hang within eight feet vertically of sidewalks, parking lots, and driveways to include the childcare facility.

3. Provide clearance for buses, moving vans, and similar vehicles along streets.

4. Cut back branches that overhang or grow into power lines. Anticipate the effects of wind on branches which might fall on power lines. Shape the entire tree rather than notch the top.

5. Remove growth of small trees in front of windows, over entrance ways or walks, and those which will obstruct vision at street intersections.

6. Remove sprouts which grow from the trunk. Remove sprouts to the height of the first major lateral limb.

7. Branch stubs must not be allowed. All branches must be pruned (removed) back to the next major limb or the tree trunk. Pruning cuts must be performed in a manner which leaves the branch collar exposed (with no stub beyond the branch collar).

8. Annual Ash Tree pruning, annually during the spring, the EAB affected ash trees on the property shall be pruned of all dead limbs.

2.26 Irrigation

Irrigation involves the artificial application of water to promote proper health, growth, color, and appearance of lawns and vegetation. Contractor must be WaterSense knowledgeable and provide training documentation if required by COR. Seasonal turning on and shutting off and blowing out of the branch lines each spring and fall is the responsibility of the contractor. This activity must be supervised by an on-site FAA representative. The Sprinkler heads, time clocks and wiring to additional time clocks were installed in 2015 by the government. Replacement parts should reflect the construction documentation provided by the FAA for reference. Grassed areas, shrubs, trees, and ground cover plants must be irrigated in accordance with the following directions. The diagram below is reference for the ARTCC sprinkler system prior to the project completion in 2015 and is only for bidding purposes. All zones on the irrigation system are now controlled by three (3) independent time clocks. The Child Development Center irrigation system is not shown but has a back flow preventer and time clock (T4) with an irrigation shutoff valve located in the child development center mechanical room located on the east side of the building.

2.26 (a) Sprinkler control systems, wiring, time clocks, sensors, relays, irrigation valves, solenoids and riser connections and sprinkler heads must be maintained, repaired, or replaced by the Contractor as necessary to eliminate obstructions, leaks, and other defects which would prevent proper operation, at no additional cost to the Government. Sprinkler heads must be replaced as an identical replacement or approved equal by the COR.

2.26 (b) The Government will provide all other required maintenance to installed sprinkler systems due to normal wear and tear, to include, dual check back flow valve systems, and underground piping up to, but not including the sprinkler swing riser connection and sprinkler heads. Any damage to such systems caused by the Contractor must be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no expense to the Government (such as water hammer). The Contractor must promptly report damage to or malfunction of any sprinkler system to the COR.

1. Care must be exercised by regulating time and equipment to prevent wasting of water.

Watering must be accomplished in a manner that avoids erosion, run-off, or ponding due to excessive quantities or rate of application. The minimum amount of water to sustain growth and maintain healthy lawns, and planted areas must be programmed in the respective time clock for each zone used per application. Weekly, the irrigation system and zones, and time clock operations should be checked for proper operation, programming, and coverage. Irrigation operations should consider duration, amount of zones operating, time, and system zone supply pressure to prevent evaporation due to watering during the daytime hours, misting or lack of coverage caused by improper pressure. It is desirable to conduct watering operations between sunset and sunrise. Irrigating along sidewalks and pedestrian areas should be done at times of minimal foot traffic and parked vehicles.

2. The Contractor will be held responsible for any damage to plants, lawns, or buildings caused by careless handling of irrigation equipment. Sprinklers must not be set in such a position as to throw water into doorways, windows, porches, parked cars, parking areas, or to impede vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic.

3. Water will be furnished by the Government from the most convenient existing source of water. All other required supplies must be furnished by the Contractor, except that Government owned and permanently installed sprinkler systems may be used where available. Where such installed sprinkler system equipment does not cover the area adequately, the Contractor must provide hoses and sprinklers to irrigate the entire area uniformly.

4. The Contractor must abide by any local, state, or other water agency regulations or controls in force during the period of performance of the contract.

5. Irrigation Applications:

a. Government System Application. When irrigation is required in an area covered by a government owned, permanently installed sprinkler system, the Contractor must be required to turn on or otherwise open and close valves as necessary to uniformly apply water to the area. Minimal irrigation must be applied to prevent browning or dying of the irrigated areas unless a specific application time is specified by the COR. As stated previously, in areas where the installed sprinkler system does not cover the area adequately, the Contractor must provide hoses and sprinklers to irrigate the entire area uniformly at no additional cost.

b. Contractor System Application. When irrigation is needed in an area which is 100 feet or less from a government provided source of water, the Contractor must provide hoses, sprinklers, and/or other equipment as required to irrigate the entire area uniformly.

c. Site Specific Application. When irrigation is required at a point of application (such as an individual tree or shrub) the Contractor must provide hoses and/or other equipment as required to provide necessary water for the application period.

d. Distant Site Application. When irrigation is ordered at a point of application (such as an individual tree or shrub) which is more than 100 feet from a government provided source of water, the Contractor must provide water and equipment as required to transport and provide ample amount of water at the specified site. The Government will furnish water from existing outlets, as specified by the COR.

2.27 Ditch Cleaning & Vegetation Control

The property has 2 ditches, one in the natural area and one in front of the daycare facility. Mouths of ditches, inlets, and outlets must be cleared of sediment, vegetation, and debris to allow unrestricted flow of water. Where ditch bottoms are cement, all mud and debris must be removed from the cement surface and disposed off the activity the same day of cleaning. Where ditch bottoms are natural vegetation, brush, shrubs, trees, weeds, and aquatic vegetation must be removed or treated to prevent growth, allow water to flow and allow cutting operations in the area. Approved herbicides for vegetation control will be permitted.

2.28 Severe Shrub Pruning

Severe pruning of shrubs must consist of removal of all or a major portion of the total growth of the shrub. The extent of pruning will be indicated by the COR, but generally must consist of pruning large shrubbery to a level approximately one to three feet above ground level. Debris resulting from the pruning process must be disposed off the activity the same day of pruning.

2.29 EAB Treatment

Ash trees abound the properties were treated against emerald ash borer infestation during the fall of 2022 and may require re-injection of pesticide every two years beginning 2024. Every even year, a certified EAB Arborist must inspect and provide a written report/recommendation of treatment for all live ash trees. Once the report is received, obtain or submit a change order for the costs to perform the recommended treatment to the CO via the appropriate change clause.

2.30 Storage

Storage of landscaping equipment is generally not accepted on site except for large machinery or enclosed trailers. Any equipment storage on site shall be approved by the COR.

2.31 Vegetation Removal

Vegetation removal must consist of the removal of grass, weeds, trees, brush, (less than an inch in diameter at ground level), and all other vegetative growth to ground or pavement level on both sides of fence lines, rock beds, and ditch areas. The FAA sign contains a flower bed which should also be kept clear of vegetation growth. Mechanical methods of vegetation removal must be used. If mechanical methods are not feasible, chemical methods may be used with approval by the COR. If chemical methods are approved, the Contractor must submit Safety Data Sheets meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(g) for any hazardous chemicals to be used.

2.32 Sodding

Sod must be the same species as current lawn where replaced. It must be dense, uniform, weed free, be certified to be free of disease, insects, and nematodes, have minimum thatch, and good sod strength. Cracks must be filled with topsoil. As soon as this process is complete, sodded area must be irrigated by uniform application of one-half inch of water. No more than 60 minutes should elapse from the time sod is placed until it has been irrigated. The Contractor must provide the necessary care to firmly establish new grass growth and must water and otherwise care for sodded areas sufficiently to ensure proper development. All grass which dies or fails to develop noticeable growth within one year of sodding must be replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

SNOW/ICE REMOVAL & SANDING SERVICES

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Scope of Work: Provide snow removal and sanding services for two (2) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facilities in the form of snow plowing vehicular entrances, driveways, and parking lots, Snow clearing of walkways, building entrances, ramps, loading docks, smoking area, and egress exits. Ice melt/ Sand application of all walking surfaces and parking lots. See section paragraph 5.2 for snow removal area delineation.

Services shall commence upon an accumulation of one inch (1”) of snow or when freezing rain or melting create a safety concern for pedestrian or vehicle traffic.

Location of Work: FAA Childcare Facility, known as "Junior Jets Child Development Center”, located at 2175 17th Ave. Longmont, CO. and the FAA Denver ARTCC Facility located at 2211 17th Ave. Longmont, CO.

Point to Contact. It is imperative that snow removal services commence as required in Section 2, therefore, the Contractor shall provide contact telephone numbers to the Contractor Officer Representative (COR) so that notification can commence for services on a 24-hour, 7-day a week basis.

Certificate of Insurance. The Contractor to whom award is made will be required to furnish a Certificate of Insurance.

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The Contractor shall automatically respond to snow and ice events and commence work upon one inch (1”) of snow accumulation, or when conditions are unsafe for pedestrian foot traffic. Response times shall be within one hour of event or after receipt of notification by a Government Representative on location such as NAS Operation Manager (NOM), Facility Operations Manager, or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

The parking lot, walkways, entrance, and emergency exits at Junior Jets Child Development Center (Childcare Facility) shall be clear of snow and ice and acceptable for children drop-off by 5:45 AM and pickup through 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except some federal holidays as listed in Section 4, paragraph 4.6.