Amendment 1 SOW Tree Trimming REVISED.pdf

SCOPE OF WORK

TREE TRIMMING

WHITERIVER SERVICE UNIT

November 2023

May 2024

A. BACKGROUND

The Whiteriver Indian Health Service Hospital requires a contracted project for the tree trimming services. The scope of work detailed below outlines the required project outcomes. The Contractor shall be responsible for all necessary work to achieve required outcomes including labor, equipment, tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), policy adherence, incidental design/planning, travel, per diem, tribal fees, and other related expenses required to complete the project.

B. DELIVERABLES

1. The contractor shall:

a. Trim forty-one (41) forty-eight (48) approximately 6”-14” diameter trees throughout the property adjacent to the hospital. Tree trimmings shall be removed on a daily basis.

b. Trim one (1) approximately 32” diameter tree adjacent to the hospital. Tree trimmings shall be removed on a daily basis. All limbs above the hospital shall be removed.

c. Trim two (2) approximately 6” to 14” diameter apple trees located inside the hospital atrium;

see Attachment A for aerial photo. Tree trimmings shall be placed in an enclosed container or sealed plastic bags while being transported through the hospital OR tree trimmings can be removed via rooftop access.

d. Cut down and remove offsite one (1) approximately 32” diameter cottonwood tree adjacent to the hospital. Stump shall be ground down to 2” below surface. Surface roots shall be removed.

e. Work areas shall be cleaned and manicured daily.

f. Tree trimmings shall be removed on a daily basis.

2. The contractor shall cordon off work areas to ensure patients, staff, and pedestrians do to enter.

3. Trees shall be trimmed so they are healthy, no less than 10’ away from nearest structure, and/or 15’ above ground if limbs are above a parking location except trees in the atrium.

The two atrium trees shall be trimmed to be 3’ away from structure with no limbs hanging over the structure.

C. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

1. The period of performance of this contract is 30 calendar days after award.

2. Facility day time hours of operation are 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday (excluding

Federal holidays). Work outside of these hours must be requested in writing to the Contracting

Officers Representative (COR).

D. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: All work shall be performed at the Whiteriver Service Unit

(WRSU) located at 200 West Hospital Drive, Whiteriver, Arizona 85941.

E. CODES AND STANDARDS

The Contractor is responsible for securing all required permits and for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, tribal, and local codes and design standards, latest editions.

Tree Trimming Whiteriver Service Unit

F. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Safety

a. All work will comply with Occupational Safety and Health Act (CFR1926).

b. Contractor shall supply all required worksite safety and personal protective equipment.

c. Contractor shall remove and dispose of excess materials, debris, or waste at an approved off-site location in accordance with applicable local, Tribal, state and federal laws and regulations, and pay any related fees. Burning or burial of materials is not permitted. The

Contractor shall provide all required waste storage containers and coordinate their location on site with the COR.

d. Housekeeping will be accomplished on a daily basis. All debris and trash generated by this project will be disposed of properly in accordance with governing national, state, and local environmental regulations.

2. Inspections/Acceptance

a. The Government reserves the right to inspect all aspects of work performed.

b. Final acceptance will be based on an acceptable final inspection of all workmanship.

G. CONTRACT POINTS OF CONTACT

1. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): Dwayne Melton, Engineer.

2. Technical Point of Contact: Lance Matthews, Facility Manager.