A04 0040528286 20210325 Statement of Work .pdf

MINUTE MAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

STATEMENT OF WORK

LAWN MOWING AND SNOW REMOVAL TO INCLUDE PLOWING AND SALTING

March 25, 2021

1.0 Background

Minute Man National Historical Park preserves grounds and buildings to commemorate local events on April 19, 1775 and the start of the American Revolution.

The work described in this statement of work is intended to provide lawn mowing and snow removal which complies with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and including all necessary supervision, tools, equipment including safety equipment, labor, transportation, at Minute Man National Historical Park located in the towns of Concord, Lincoln, and Lexington Massachusetts.

2.0 SCHEDULE OF WORK

2.1 Lawn mowing services shall be conducted between 7:00 A.M. and 3:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. No work will be conducted on weekends or holidays unless prior arrangements are made with the Contracting Officer or their representative. Grass cutting and trimming shall be performed at different and various geographical locations throughout Minute Man NHP.

Due to high visitation at the Minute Man Visitor Center, the North Bridge Visitor Center, the North Bridge Parking Lot, the Hartwell Tavern Parking Lot, the Hartwell Tavern Comfort Station and the Hartwell Tavern Picnic Area, it may be beneficial for work to be performed at these locations prior to 9:00 AM.

Snow removal, salting and sanding operations shall be conducted as necessary to ensure the safety of residents, visitors, staff and volunteers, 24 hours per day and seven days per week. Special care should be taken to protect the surrounding landscape from exposure to excess salt.

2.2 LAWN MOWING WORK OUTSIDE OF REGULAR HOURS:

If the Contractor desires to carry on work outside the regular hours, he shall submit application to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall allow ample time, of at least 7 days, for a reply to a request to perform work outside of normal hours as stated in 2.1 SCHEDULE OF WORK.

2.3 PLOWING:

Plowing shall commence when 1” or more of snow or frozen precipitation has accumulated and plowing shall continue until snow and or frozen precipitation ceases to ensure roads are free and clear of snow and frozen precipitation.

2.4 SANDING:

Salting and sanding shall commence simultaneously with plowing and continue as necessary after plowing to maintain bare road surface. Sand and salt application practices, equipment, and spreading techniques will be reviewed with the COR. Rate of sand and salt application will be calibrated by temperature, storm conditions, projected bare pavement regain time, and location to avoid excess salt in sensitive habitat areas.

2.5 WORK AREAS:

AREA APPROXIMATE ACREAGE (Offeror to Confirm Prior to Submitting Proposal)

Lawn Mowing, Trimming

1. North Bridge Path Lawn Mowing 1.2 Acres

-Path shoulders (between Monument Street and River) -around visitor benches just before Bridge -grass island around Monuments -grass island around Minute Man Statue, including grassed slopes behind the Statue -around two benches along path -around lower Buttrick Foundation; cut footpath from North Bridge Path to foundation -around flagpole in field -in field in front of overlook (angle from overlook to Path – in front of tone pool)

2. North Bridge Visitor Center Lawn Mowing 4.00 Acres

-upper garden area and along stairs and lower walkway in trellised garden -all lawns areas surrounding the Visitor Center, Maintenance Barn, Carriage House, Parking Lot and Service Road -inside the post and rail fencing around the exposed foundation

3. North Bridge Parking Lot Lawn Mowing 1.25 Acres -front, side and rear grass areas surrounding lot

4. Major John Buttrick House/Barn Lawn Mowing .5 Acres -in and around foundation

5. Elisha Jones House Lawn Mowing .6 Acre

6. Wayside parking lot Lawn Mowing .25 Acre

7. Wayside House Lawn Mowing .25 Acre

8. Meriam Corner Lawn Mowing .3 Acre

- mow 20-foot perimeter around the house on the south, east and west sides of the house (there is no lawn area on the north side)

-mow 4-foot swath on inside of Stone Wall around field

9. Meriam Corner Overflow Lawn Mowing .1 Acre -section by parking lot

10. East Quarter School House .6 Acre

11. George Hall House Lawn Mowing .25 Acre

12. Farwell House Lawn Mowing .5 Acre

13. Inferrara House Lawn Mowing .1 Acre

14. Sam Brooks House Lawn Mowing .3 Acre

15. Job Brooks House Lawn Mowing .1 Acre

16. Noah Brooks House Lawn Mowing .15 Acre

17. Joshua Brooks House Lawn Mowing .4 Acre

18. Hartwell Comfort Station Lawn Mowing .15 Acre -along path and around building

19. Hartwell Parking Lot Lawn Mowing .5 Acre

20. Hartwell Picnic Area Lawn Mowing .4 Acre

21. Ranger Station Lawn Mowing .15 Acre

22. Smith House Lawn Mowing .25 Acre

23. Nelson House/Barn Lawn Mowing .25 Acre

24. Minute Man Visitor Center Lawn Mowing 1.8 Acres -mow from the Visitor Center west to the visitor bench area, include both sides of of the walkway.

-mow front of visitor center to Rt 2A.

25. Minute Man Parking Lot Lawn Mowing .5 Acre -island in middle of parking lot -right hand side of path

26. Whittemore House/Hargrove Barn Lawn Mowing .25 Acre

27. Fiske Hill Lawn Mowing .45 Acre

28. Haywood Well Site/Parking Lawn Mowing .45 Acre -the full lawn area around the monument -areas in front of the stone walls along Old Mass Ave -area by parking lot

Plowing, Salting and Sanding

1. North Bridge Visitor Center Parking Lot 1.00 Acre

2. North Bridge Visitor Center Service Road 1/8 Mile x 12’

3. North Bridge Parking Lot 1.00 Acre

4. Elisha Jones House .10 Acre

5. Manuel Drive Concord, MA 1/8 Mile x 12’

6. Farwell House, Barn, and Produce Stand .5 Acre

7. Moody House .01 Acre

8. Old Bedford Rd. Lincoln, MA 1/8 Mile x 12’

9. Ranger Station .15 Acre

10. Nelson House .10 Acre

Addresses

1 North Bridge Path Lawn Mowing - North Bridge Monument Street Lot, Concord

2. North Bridge Visitor Center Lawn Mowing - 174 Liberty St, Concord

3. North Bridge Parking Lot Lawn Mowing - 174 Liberty St, Concord

4. Major John Buttrick House/Barn Lawn Mowing – 231 Liberty St, Concord

5. Elisha Jones House Lawn Mowing – 242 Monument St, Concord

6. Wayside parking lot Lawn Mowing – 455 Lexington Rd, Concord

7. Wayside House Lawn Mowing - 455 Lexington Rd, Concord

8. Meriam Corner Lawn Mowing – 34 Old Bedford Rd, Concord

9. Meriam Corner Overflow Lawn Mowing -34 Old Bedford Rd, Concord

10. East Quarter School House – 831 Lexington Rd, Concord

11. George Hall House Lawn Mowing – 831 Lexington Road, Concord

12. Farwell Jones House Lawn Mowing – 955 Lexington Rd, Concord

13. Inferrara House Lawn Mowing – 1087 Lexington Rd, Concord

14. Sam Brooks House Lawn Mowing – 1175 Lexington Rd, Concord

15. Job Brooks House Lawn Mowing – 1265 Lexington Rd, Concord

16. Noah Brooks House Lawn Mowing – 33 North Great Rd, Lincoln

17. Joshua Brooks House Lawn Mowing – 41 North Great Rd, Lincoln

18. Hartwell Comfort Station Lawn Mowing – Hartwell Lot Area, Lincoln

19. Hartwell Parking Lot Lawn Mowing - Hartwell Lot Area, Lincoln

20. Hartwell Picnic Area Lawn Mowing - Hartwell Lot Area, Lincoln

21. Ranger Station Lawn Mowing – 101 North Great Rd, Lincoln

22. Smith House Lawn Mowing – One Virginia Rd, Lincoln

23. Nelson House/Barn Lawn Mowing – 200 North Great Rd, Lincoln

24. Minute Man Visitor Center Lawn Mowing - 235 Marrett Rd, Lexington

25. Minute Man Parking Lot Lawn Mowing - Minute Man VC Parking Lot Area

26. Whittemore House/Hargrove Barn Lawn Mowing – 21 Marrett Rd, Lexington

27. Fiske Hill Lawn Mowing - Lexington

28. Haywood Well Site/Parking Lawn Mowing - Lexington

1. North Bridge Visitor Center Parking Lot - 174 Liberty St, Concord

2. North Bridge Visitor Center Service Road -174 Liberty St, Concord

3. North Bridge Parking Lot - North Bridge Monument Street Lot, Concord

4. Elisha Jones House - 242 Monument St, Concord

5. Manuel Drive Concord, MA- Manuel Drive, Concord

6. Farwell Jones House, Barn, and Produce Stand - 955 Lexington Rd, Concord

7. Moody House – 59 North Great Road

8. Old Bedford Rd. Lincoln, MA – Old Bedford Rd, Lincoln

9. Ranger Station - 101 North Great Rd, Lincoln

10. Nelson House - 200 North Great Rd, Lincoln

2.6 LAWNS:

Mowing: Lawns shall be mowed at a height of 2 1/2" in the spring (5/1 thru 6/19) and fall (9/19 thru 10/09) and 3 - 3 1/2" during summer (6/20 thru 9/18). For quoting purposes, it is estimated that mowing operations will consist of ten cuts from May 1 through July 17 and every other week, four cuts from July 17 to October 1 for a total of 14 cuts during the 22-week season. Prior to each mowing, Contractor shall contact Contracting Officer’s Representative Gerry Bonchack at 978-831-3844 for notification that mowing will commence (voice mail is acceptable).

No more than 1/3 of the grass blade shall be removed during any given mowing operation. Each successive mowing shall be in a different direction, and at approximately right angles to the previous mowing. Under no circumstances shall the Contractor mow lawns when they are excessively wet.

Mowing equipment shall be sharp and in good adjustment to prevent tearing of grass blades. Field mowing equipment may not be used on lawns. Any trees or shrubs which become damaged by the mowing operation shall be replaced by the Contractor at no expense to the Government.

2.7 TRIMMING:

In all Lawn areas grass and other vegetative matter shall be trimmed level along:

-all parking lot and sidewalk curbing -visitor center and building walkways -around foundations, including inside foundation fencing such as at the foundation in front of the North Bridge Visitor Center -around fences and garden areas -around visitor benches, such as those at the Minute Man Visitor Center, North Bridge Visitor Center and near the Old North Bridge.

-around wayside exhibits such as those along the North Bridge Path Trimming shall be performed during every mowing operation during the same period. The Contractor shall accomplish trimming operations to provide a uniform appearance.

2.8 CLIPPINGS:

Clippings shall be blown or swept off walks. Clippings shall be returned to the lawn and shall not be removed unless directed by the Contracting Officer. Clippings shall not be allowed to remain in swaths that could cause damage to the lawn. Clippings shall be removed from basement windows, window wells, screens, sidewalks, steps, and paved areas.

2.9 SCALPING:

Extreme care shall be taken by the Contractor to assure that no scalping shall occur in any area or location. Should scalping occur, the Contractor will be responsible for immediate replacement, reseeding or sodding the area to return it to its original condition. Scalping shall be considered to be cutting the grass so short as to permanently injure, kill or remove the grass.

2.10 INSPECTION:

Each phase of the services rendered is subject to Government inspection during the Contractor's operations and after the completion of the task. Any defective or unaccomplished work will be brought to the attention of the Contractor by the Contracting Officer or authorized representative within 24 hours. The Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative to discuss the work in question within 48 hours after notification of faulty performance.

3.0 DAMAGE TO GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE PROPERTY:

Extreme care shall be exercised to avoid damaging vehicles, trees, shrubs, plants, buildings or other structures. Vehicles, trees, shrubs, plants, buildings or other structures damaged or destroyed in the prosecution of the work shall be repaired or replaced as directed at no expense to the Government.

4.0 SAFETY STANDARDS:

4.1 SUBMITTALS

Contractor will submit a copy of its Safety Program.

4.2 Contractor’s employees shall be made especially aware of the large number of visitors at all location and shall take necessary precautions to safeguard their well-being.

4.3 Contractor’s employees shall follow all applicable safety standards including operating all equipment in conformance with the manufacturer's operating instructions for each, and in compliance with OSHA standards and requirements.

4.4 Precaution shall be exercised at all times for the protection of persons, (including employees) and property. The safety provisions of applicable laws, building and construction codes shall be observed. Machinery, equipment and all hazards shall be guarded or eliminated in accordance with applicable safety provisions.

4.5 Mower discharge shall at all times be aimed away from people, buildings, children and vehicles. Mower guards must be used as intended at all times for safety.

4.6 The Contractor shall provide and maintain in working order during work such fire protective equipment and devices as required by applicable safety standards and as they deem necessary and suitable for any possible class or type of fires. Extinguishers shall be non-freeze type of not less than

(10) pound capacity each and must be readily available to staff operating equipment.

4.7 Mowers weed trimmers and other equipment shall be properly maintained to operate at operating sound levels as determined by the manufacturer of the equipment or industry standards. Equipment that is generating excessive noise or is otherwise objectionable to the Park shall be discontinued from use, at the Park's request, until repairs can be affected. The Minute Man NHP Contracting officer representative shall be the sole judge of acceptable equipment under this section.

4.8 If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly comply with safety requirements, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken.

5.0 REPORTS:

During the Contractor's performance of the work any unusual condition or situation affecting or potentially affecting the outcome of work covered under this contract shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer's representative in a written report or memorandum.

6.0 WORKMANSHIP:

Use skilled and experienced personnel, carefully supervised, in such a manner as to ensure full compliance with safety requirements and to ensure work performed meets results specified in Items

2.4 through 4.8.

7.0 PRE-SERVICE/PERFORMANCE CONFERENCE:

Prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall meet in conference with the Contracting Officer and his designated representative at a time specified to discuss and develop mutual understandings relative to scheduling and administration of work.