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STATEMENT OF WORK

FLORIDA NATIONAL CEMETERY

CHEMICALS MATERIALS

GENERAL INFORMATION

This Statement of Work describes the basic objectives and materials needed for Florida National

Cemetery.

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration (NCA), honors Veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our nation. There are approximately 156 National Cemeteries in 43 states and Puerto Rico that receive visitors, hold ceremonies, and conduct committal services on an ongoing basis.

Florida National Cemetery is one (1) of nine (9) Florida-based national cemeteries. It is located in

Bushell, Florida. The address is 6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513.

BACKGROUND

National Cemeteries are National Shrines, as codified in 38 U.S. Code § 2403 (c), “All national and other veterans’ cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration shall be considered

National Shrines as a tribute to our gallant dead …”. A national shrine is a place of honor and memory that declares to the visitor or family member who views it that, within its majestic setting, every Veteran may find a sense of serenity, historic sacrifice, and nobility of purpose. Each visitor should depart feeling that the grounds, the gravesites, and the environs of the national cemetery are a beautiful and awe-inspiring tribute to those who gave much to preserve our Nation’s freedom and way of life.

The overall responsibility of the Contractor is to plan and perform the activities associated with statements of work as described herein, which are required to maintain an acceptable appearance of the cemetery grounds. Every action by contracting personnel at a national cemetery must be performed with special care, reverence, dignity, and respect that acknowledges the cemetery as the final resting place that commemorates the service and sacrifice that service members, Veterans and their families made for our

Nation. Critically important is the awareness required when scheduling and performing work to not interrupt or disrupt cemetery operations.

The standards of maintenance and appearance at these cemeteries must reflect this nation's concern for those interred there. For this reason, strict adherence to the specifications described in the attachments, which are based on the National Cemetery Administration, National Shrine Commitment, Operational

Standards and Measures, is mandatory.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The Contractor shall furnish to provide Chemicals to the Florida National Cemetery. Specific location, size and services required for the cemetery are as follows:

Cemetery Address Acreage Required Services Florida

National

Cemetery

6502 SW 102nd AVE

Bushnell, FL 33513 Approx +/- 398 of irrigated turfgrass

Chemicals

A. PRODUCT

The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, equipment, materials and supplies required for the deliver quantities of chemicals as set forth to the Florida National Cemetery. All chemicals will be brand name or equal. Performance includes FOB Destination. Deliveries(s) will be scheduled and arranged with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for final confirmation after the award of this contract.

Delivery shall be performed Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30a.m. and 1:30p.m except for

Federal Holidays. Alternate schedules may be requested through the (COR) based on the available of cemetery staff to receive delivery of product.

COR will schedule delivery dates with the contractor upon contract being awarded. Dates may change due to the weather and schedule of cemetery operations. All chemicals shall be verified prior to delivery and confirmed by signature receipt upon delivery by authorized cemetery staff.

B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Chemicals

Generic Chemical substitutions are allowed provided they contain the same active ingredient(s), and same concentrations. Brand name or equal.

Florida National Cemetery has employees that possess current State of Florida commercial applicators license for Restricted Use Products (RUP) and will provide upon award of this contract.

Chemical descriptions are listed in the preferred unit of measure. Product(s) container size cannot exceed

5gal (gallon) containers for all liquids and 50lbs (pounds) bags for granular.

C. DAMAGES CAUSED BY CONTRACTOR'S NEGLECT

In the event damages occur to Florida National Cemetery properties/materials and/or to third parties due to neglect by the contractor during the time of deliveries. It shall be that of, the full responsibility and requirement(s) to provide full restitution at no cost to the government, of the contractor of award.

D. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

All work shall be performed between the hours of 7:30 am and 1:30 pm ET, Monday through Friday, except for Federal Holidays. Work performed during non-duty hours, weekends, and holidays, shall be at the discretion of the COR based on the available of cemetery staff to receive delivery of product.

The contractor agrees to phase all deliveries in such a manner as not to impact on or interfere with cemetery operations. The COR must be notified if any Florida National Cemetery property, personnel property or other materials are required to be moved in order to deliver products and/or to avoid any damage while delivering supplies.

COR will schedule delivery dates with the contractor upon contract being awarded. Dates may change due to the weather and schedule of cemetery operations. All chemicals shall be verified prior to delivery and confirmed by signature receipt upon delivery by authorized cemetery staff.

E. PERFORMANCE OF WORK ON CEMETERY GROUNDS

Conduct:

Florida National Cemetery is a National Shrine. Personal appearance and conduct shall be professional and unobtrusive. Loud talking, boisterous behavior, or inappropriate language is prohibited. Smoking is not permitted while performing duties at the cemetery. Questions from cemetery visitors shall be politely referred to or directed to cemetery office personnel.

The contractor will observe traffic, parking, directional signs, and regulations when using the cemetery's roadways. Vehicles shall not be driven off the paved roadways onto non-paved areas without first securing permission from the Cemetery Director or COR.

The contractor agrees to leave all delivery areas free of debris and in the same condition as before the products(s) were successfully delivered to the cemetery. The contractor agrees to take all necessary precautions to protect the grounds, facility, and property as appropriate when making all deliveries of products to cemetery for this contract.

Use of Cemetery Facilities:

Any hazardous substance that is used and which is a standard practice within the cemetery industry must be handled, stored, and transferred in accordance with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA), United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Department of Transportation

(DOT) laws, State of Florida Department Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) laws and regulations. Contractors will adhere to all local and federal safety standards.

Performance Ethics:

The Contractor shall be truthful regarding his/her services and qualifications and not make false promises or false claims in advertising. The Contractor shall be fair, honest, impartial, and act in good faith in dealing with the public, government or any other entity as required by law. The Contractor shall keep appointments and be on time as scheduled with minimum of 3 days’ notice prior to all deliveries during this contract.

Dress Code for Contractor Employees:

All employees will be dressed in contractor’s company uniform, which includes long/ short sleeved shirts, long pants, and shoes. Tee shirts, tank tops, shorts, and sandals are not acceptable. If caps are worn, they must have contractor logo on the cap, and/or be free of any message or design.

Schedule

CLIN Product - Brand Name or Equivalent Qty Unit Total Qty

0001 Propacinicol PPZ (Propicanizole 41.8%) 20 2.5 Gal 50 Gal

0002 Strobe (Azoxystrobin 50%) 20 1 Gal 20 Gal

0003 Transom 4.5 (Thiophanate-methyl 41.25%) 16 2.5 Gal 40 Gal

0004 Triple Crown (Zeta-Cypermethrin 2.70%) 15 1 Gal 15 Gal

0005 Cheeta Pro (Glyfosanate Amonnium 24.5%) 6 2.5 Gal 15 Gal

0006 Provaunt (Indoxacarb 20%) 20 72 oz 1,440 oz

0007 Dismiss (Sulfentrazone 39.6%) 40 1/2 Gal 20 Gal

0008 Drive (Dimetheline of Quinclorac 18.92%) 20 2.5 Gal 50 Gal

0009 Revolver (Foramsulfuron 2.34% 25 87 OZ 2,175 OZ

Celsius (Thiencarbazone-methyl 8.7% /

Iodosulfuron 1.9% / Dicamba 57.4%) 50 10 OZ 500 OZ

0011 Tribute Total (Thiencarbazone-methyl 9.9%) 50 6 OZ 300 OZ

0012 Quicksilver (Carfentrazone-ethyl 21.3%) 10 8 OZ 80 OZ

Surge (Sulfentrazone.67% /2,4-D 18.79%

/Mecoprop6.8% /Dicamba 3.02%) 10 2.5 Gal 25 Gal

0014 Specticle (Indaziflam 7.4%) 21 1 Gal 21 Gal

0015 Podium PGR (Trinexapac-ethyl 11.3%) 10 2.5 Gal 25 Gal

0016 Fusilade II (Fluazifop-p-butyl 24.5%) 48 1 Qt 48 QT

0017 MSO (Methamethylated Seed Oil 100% 10 2.5 Gal 25 Gal

0018 Reqconition (Trifloxysulfuron-20.4%) 10 1.3 Oz 13 OZ

0019 Sureguard EZ (Flumioxazin 41.4%) 30 1/2 Gal 15 Gal

0020 Simtrol 4L (Simazine 41.9%) 33 2.5 Gal 82.5 Gal

0021 Atexzo (lsocycloseram 18.3%) 10 1/2 Gal 5 Gal

0022 Hydraretain (wetting agent) (Alkoxylated-100%) 26 2.5 Gal 65 Gal

0023 Pro Sedge - Halosulfuron-methyl 75%) 200 1.3 OZ 260 OZ

0024 Top Choice (Fipronil ; 5amino-.0143%) 200 50 LB 10,000 LB

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