SOW_Landscape_Maintenance_at_Mercedes_Field.pdf

SCOPE OF WORK

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

FOR

USIBWC MERCEDES FIELD OFFICE

I. SUMMARY

The International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC), U.S. Section, requires Landscape Maintenance services at the Mercedes Field Office, located at 325 Golf Course Road, Mercedes, TX 78570.

II. CONTRACTOR TASKS

A. AREAS TO BE MOWED and MAINTAINED:

• The Lawn which is approximately 7 acres

• Hedges besides the Personnel Building and in the front of the Main Building

• The Property Fence which is approximately 4000’ (feet)

B. WORKED TO BE PERFORMED

• Mowing of All Lawn within our boundaries including the front area between the fence and the road.

• Edging of all lawn boundaries.

• Hedging the shrubs besides the Personnel and in front of the Main Buildings.

• Trimming the vegetative growth below and around equipment Storage Areas.

• Herbicide Application to be applied 1’ (foot) on either side of the Property Fence as needed.

• The Lawn and Property Fence should be free of limbs, palm leaves, trash and debris.

• The trees and all shrubs should be trimmed as needed.

The Contractor shall provide have their own transportation and shall have all necessary personnel, supervision, quality control, equipment, tools, services, supplies, chemicals and other items necessary to perform all operations in connection with the Landscape Maintenance for the Mercedes Field Office. The Contractor shall have all state licenses to apply herbicide as needed.

Services shall be provided during the Government’s normal duty hours of 0800 to 1630, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Contractor access will be provided during this time period.

The Contractor shall coordinate times with the POC no later than 2 business days prior to service.

III. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED

Landscape Maintenance requirements to be performed every two weeks, on Monday through Friday between the business hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, excluding Federal Holidays.

IV. PAYMENTS AND INVOICES

• The monthly amount shall be firm fixed priced.

• The monthly invoice shall include a description of the dates service was provided and specific services performed.

• All invoices shall be sent to the USIBWC Finance & Accounting Division (FAD) on a monthly basis by email to invoices@ibwc.gov. A copy shall be furnished to the POC and the Contracting Officer.

• Payment shall be made in accordance with contract clause 52.212-4.

V. SALARIES AND BENEFITS

The Contractor and all subcontractors shall be responsible for complying with all Department of Labor requirements and labor wage determinations.

VI. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Inspection and Acceptance will occur at the Mercedes Field Office by the COR, Francisco Martinez (956-565-3150).

The Contractor shall appoint a coordinator or manager and an alternate to serve as a single point of contact and liaison between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer (CO) and/or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for the services required under this contract. The coordinator or manager shall be responsible for the coordination of the services provided under this scope of work and shall respond to discrepancies and questions regarding this contract.

END OF SCOPE OF

WORK

mailto:invoices@ibwc.gov