4-Oconee Mowing Statement of Work.docx

ROADSIDE MOWING AND BRUSHCUTTING

OCONEE RANGER DISTRICT

Division 100 - General Specifications

110 - Scope of Contract - Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and other incidentals necessary to mow Forest Service roadsides in accordance with these specifications and the provisions of the Contract. A firm fixed price, indefinite quantity, requirements contract covering a base year and four option years is expected to result from this solicitation.

Orders will be placed by separate task order. Actual miles to be mowed will be based on awarded price per mile and money available at the time of need. Historically, under the previous five-year contract, a total of $78,725.00 was ordered over the entire five-year period.

120 - Location - The contract areas are located within the boundaries of the Oconee National Forest (Putnam, Jasper, Greene, Jones, and Morgan Counties, Georgia). Maps of specific roads to be mowed will be provided with task orders as issue.

130 - Schedule of Work - Task orders may be placed throughout the contract period. However, primary orders for services will be placed mid summer through the fall. Mowing is normally scheduled for August or September. Task orders issued by the Government will detail the roads to be mowed, the order of mowing, and the contract time for performance. Actual mileage of services ordered will depend upon existing conditions at the time request is made.

140 - Equipment Requirements and Transportation - All equipment proposed to be used for performance of the work shall be of the size, type, and in such condition to properly pursue the requirements of this contract.

Mower shall be either flail head or rotary cutter capable of cutting trees up to 4 inches diameter. Rotary cutter shall be 5 feet diameter with two sets of blades (minimum).

Mower boom shall have a reach of 17 feet and be able to mow at any angle within the 270 degree rotation of the cutting head. Boom swing and articulation shall be hydraulically operated.

The Contractor’s proposed equipment shall be made available to the Contracting Officer for inspection prior to award of the contract. If at any time during the course of this contract any equipment is deemed unsatisfactory, the Contracting Officer may order removal and may require a satisfactory replacement at Contractor’s expense.

Any movement or transportation of equipment to or from the work areas required to pursue the work, repair or replace, or for the Contractor’s convenience shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

Division 200 - Technical Specifications

210 - Mowing Requirements A (Articulated) - Growth shall be cut as close to the ground surface as practical, normally not to exceed 6 inches high. Mow roadbed, cut-banks and fill-slopes to the full reach of the boom including the overhanging canopies. Mowing will include clearing around signs and appurtenances without damaging them.

210 – Mowing Requirements B (Flat) - Growth shall be cut as close to the ground surface as practical, normally not to exceed 6 inches high. Mowing will include roadbed to treeline, cut-banks and fill-slopes 6 feet from travelway. Mowing will include clearing around signs and appurtenances without damaging them.

220 - Safety Requirements

A. Equipment Requirements - Mower tractor shall meet Ga. DOT and Public Safety standards for operations along public roads. Tractor shall be equipped with roll over protection system (ROPS) and spark arrestor muffler. Tractor shall include a 360 degree emergency warning lamp and a rear-mounted slow-moving vehicle sign.

B. Public Safety and Traffic Control - The Contractor shall exercise caution and care while pursuing the work to prevent unnecessary conflict with, or potential hazard to, road users. Contractor shall post and maintain warning signs in advance of mowing operations. Signs shall conform to the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices” (MUTCD) and shall be repositioned as necessary as mowing operations progress. Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of debris that is thrown onto the travelled way.

Division 300 - Quality Assurance

310 - Inspection – Inspection of 100% of work performed under this contract will be made by the Contracting Officer’s Designated Representative. Inspections will be made as the work progresses at such intervals as are necessary to ensure compliance with the contract specifications and provisions. Any remedial work required for acceptance of a specific work area will be completed before beginning work on the next area.

320 -Performance Standards

1. Time of performance - Time for each task order will be based on a rate of progress equal to 12 miles per week. A prorated deduction will be made from the payment for unexcused delays of more than 10%.

2. Visibility and Safety - Upon completion of mowing, all signs will be clearly visible and unobstructed by vegetation. Vegetation along roadsides shall not exceed 6 inches in height and shall not interfere with maximum sight distance for drivers. Cut banks and fill slopes shall be mowed to the full reach of the boom. Overhanging canopies within reach of the boom must be cut. There should be no vegetation remaining to obstruct traffic or visibility. There is no acceptable variation from this standard.

Division 400 - Measurement and Payment

410 - Measurement - Measurement will be made to the nearest 0.1 (tenth) mile with a vehicle odometer calibrated over a measured mile.

420 - Basis of Payment - Payment shall be made at unit price bid for all work of this activity, completed, inspected, and accepted.