Annex 1503050 Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping.pdf

Section C – 1503050 Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping

1503050 – Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Spec Item Title 1 General Information

1.1 Concept of Operations

2 Management and Administration

2.1 Definitions and Acronyms

2.2 Personnel

2.2.1 Certification, Training, and Licensing

2.3 Special Requirements

2.3.1 NAS II Airfield Escort Requirements

2.3.2 Application of Herbicides

2.3.3 Permits

2.3.4 Vehicles on Sidewalks or Lawns

2.3.5 Equipment Restriction

2.3.6 Safety

2.3.7 Work Identification

2.3.8 Working Adjacent to Parking Areas

2.3.9 Access Coordination

2.3.10 Water Management

2.3.10.1 Water Conservation Plan

2.4 References and Technical Documents

3 Recurring Work

3.1 Improved Grounds

3.1.1 Lawn Maintenance

3.1.1.1 Mowing and Trimming

3.1.1.2 Edging

3.1.1.3 Lawn Services

3.1.1.4 Irrigation

3.1.1.5 Weed Control

3.1.2 Xeriscape Areas

3.1.3 Plant and Plant Bed Maintenance

3.1.4 Shrub and Hedge Maintenance

3.1.5 Tree Maintenance

3.1.6 Vegetation Control

3.1.7 Debris Removal

3.2 Operational Areas

3.2.1 Ammunition Storage Areas

3.2.2 Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP)

3.2.3 Bird/Animal Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH)

3.2.4 Fire Lanes and Breaks

3.2.5 Road and Right of Ways

3.2.6 Vegetation Control on NAS II Airfield

3.2.7 Tree Control

3.3 Storm Drainage Systems

3.4 Outdoor Waste Collection

3.5 Playgrounds Maintenance

4 Non-Recurring Work

1503050 - Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Spec Item Title Description 1 General

Information

1.1 Outline of Services The intent of 1503050 Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping is to specify the requirements related to prestige areas, lawns, operational areas, and storm water system operation and maintenance, such as: mowing, trimming, edging, trash and debris removal, aeration, de-thatching, fertilization, irrigation systems operation and maintenance, tree maintenance, tree control, vegetation and weed control within the installation.

1503050 - Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Spec Item Title Description 2 Management and

Administration

2.1 Definitions and

Acronyms

Definitions and Acronyms are listed in J-1503050-01.

2.2 Personnel In addition to the Employee Requirements specified in Annex 2, the Contractor shall provide personnel with the qualifications, technical knowledge, experience and skills required to efficiently provide grounds maintenance and landscaping services and as specified below:

2.2.1 Certification, Training, and Licensing

All Contractor personnel who apply pesticides/herbicides shall be certified by the Italian Provincial Agricultural Office (Ispettorato Provinciale dell’Agricoltura) as per local laws and regulations. Proof of certification shall be submitted per Section F.

2.3 Special

Requirements

2.3.1 NAS II Airfield

Escort Requirements

Personnel assigned to work on NAS II Airfield shall be escorted by Contractor provided escort. Escort shall be fluent in English. Escort shall notify Airfield T-Line personnel both prior to commencing any work and after completing work.

2.3.2 Application of

Herbicides

The Contractor shall comply with the requirements specified in technical specification 1503020 Pest Control for any work that involves the handling or application of herbicides.

2.3.3 Permits

The Contractor shall obtain all necessary permits required to perform the work in this contract. A copy of any applicable permit shall be submitted per Section F.

2.3.4 Vehicles on

Sidewalks or Lawns

Vehicles shall not be permitted on sidewalks or lawns without prior approval from the KO. The Contractor's request shall include the methods on how he intends to protect the lawns and sidewalks from damage. Replace or restore all lawns, plants, and property damaged by the Contractor to their original condition or better at no additional cost to the Government.

2.3.5 Equipment

Restrictions

Use of powered equipment is prohibited in environmentally sensitive areas identified on the Grounds Inventories and Site Maps provided in J-1503050- 02.

Use of grazing animals is subject to prior Government approval.

2.3.6 Safety Grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment shall be approved for use around ammunition bunkers before commencing work as per Section F.

Refer to Annex 0200000, Spec Item 2.9, Contractor Safety Program.

2.3.7 Work Identification The Contractor shall identify and recommend non-recurring work as appropriate to the KO.

2.3.8 Working Adjacent

to Parking Areas

Work shall be performed with care on grounds adjacent to parking areas so as to prevent damage to parked vehicles.

2.3.9 Access

Coordination

The Contractor shall coordinate all access to performance areas such as airfields and firing ranges through the KO. If required, the Contractor shall be in radio contact with the controlling authority during work performance.

2.3.10 Water Management The Contractor shall conform to waste and water management measures imposed on the Navy and the Navy-imposed water conservation requirements

2.3.10.1 Water

Conservation Plan

The Contractor shall develop and submit a Water Conservation Plan per Section F. The plan shall be in effect year round with emphasis on the rainy season (e.g., October through April) and other times of the year during heavy rain. The plan shall be signed and dated by the Contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Manager. At a minimum, the plan shall include the following:

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1. Procedures for ensuring water sprinklers are shut off during heavy rains.

2. Procedures for obtaining current information on weather conditions.

3. Procedures for notifying the Government prior to shutting off and turning on water sprinklers.

4. Procedures for maintaining all existing rain control devices during the entire contract period.

5. Procedures for periodic activation of all irrigation systems to ensure proper working condition of heads and proper spray patterns and that no water sprays onto paved areas, roads, or buildings.

6. Identification of areas that may require watering more than three times per week, exceeding Board of Water Supply guidance, in order to maintain the health/appearance of the grounds.

7. Identification of lawn areas that may need dethatching/aeration to improve the health of the lawn and reduce future watering requirements.

8. Identification of areas currently requiring manual watered (no irrigation system is present or an in ground manual irrigation system is present with no irrigation controller).

9. Description of how all contract performance standards will be met while complying with the Water Conservation Plan.

The Contractor may request changes by subsequent written addendum to the plan, which shall require the KO's approval.

2.4 References and

Technical Documents

References and Technical Documents are listed in J-1503050-03.

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3 Recurring Work

The Contractor shall maintain prestige and improved grounds, operational areas, and storm water drainage systems, and perform grounds maintenance service orders to ensure a sightly appearance in accordance with specified standards.

Improved grounds, to include prestige, operational areas, and storm water drainage systems to be maintained are provided in J-1503050-02 Site Maps.

Refer to 1503020, Pest Control, for herbicide restrictions, procedures and reporting requirements (J-1503020-11 addresses Vegetation Management Requirements, Pest Group Numbers 024 and 025).

The Contractor shall recycle all organic debris including vegetation clippings, brush, tree limbs, hedge clippings, etc.

Organic debris shall be delivered to an approved recycling facility. All weight tickets for recycled debris shall be submitted with the Contractor’s invoice per Section F. Refer to the Recycling Reporting Form provided in J- 1503050-04.

The Contractor shall segregate and remove all green waste, including grass cuttings, tree cuttings and leaves, from site and dispose to an appropriate recovery facility for composting.

Green waste will not be disposed of at the landfill.

The Contractor shall be responsible for replacing plants, shrubs, hedges, trees and irrigation systems damaged by Contractor’s negligence.

The Contractor shall submit SDS sheets and catalog cut sheets or samples of all proposed fertilizers and mulch for approval prior to bringing them on-board the installation and prior to use per Section F.

Prior to performing grounds maintenance services outside the installation exterior perimeter border/ fenced line, the Contractor shall coordinate access as necessary with the Physical Security liaison POC.

The Contractor shall develop and submit annual and monthly work

Prestige and improved grounds, operational areas, and storm water drainage systems are maintained per the specified Service Level provided in J- 1503050-05.

Operational areas present a sightly appearance and do not interfere with operational requirements.

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Related Information Performance Standard schedules that details the date and location that each of the work requirements will be performed per Section F.

Grounds areas to be maintained are identified in the Grounds Inventories and Site Maps provided in J-1503050- 02.

3.1 Improved

Grounds

The Contractor shall maintain Improved Grounds to ensure a neat, sightly, and healthy appearance.

Service Level Standards for improved grounds maintenance and landscaping are specified for Prestige and Standard Service Levels in J-1503050-05.

Services are performed as specified by and consistent with the Service Level listed in J-1503050- 05.

3.1.1 Lawn

Maintenance

The Contractor shall maintain improved grounds to ensure a neat, sightly, and healthy appearance.

Improved grounds as shown in J- 1503050-02 Grounds Inventories and Site Maps are designated as Prestige Areas, or Lawns.

Lawns and Prestige Areas are designed to be maintained for appearance and lawn health in accordance with the specified Service Level.

Services are performed as specified by and consistent with the Service Level listed in J-1503050- 05.

3.1.1.1 Mowing and

Trimming

The Contractor shall maintain vegetation to ensure a uniform height.

The minimum and maximum acceptable vegetation heights for prestige areas, and lawns are identified within the Service Level Standards in J- 1503050-05.

The Contractor shall trim vegetation within and adjacent to objects located within the lawn area including, but not limited to fence lines, fence fabric, brick walls, signs, street lights, power poles, guy wires, etc.

Prior to mowing or trimming, the Contractor shall remove and appropriately dispose of debris that interferes with the mowing or trimming operation.

The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all clippings and trimmings, excluding grass clippings, the same day work is performed to promote a neat and healthy appearance. Grass clippings not removed within areas identified as lawns and prestige areas shall be evenly distributed and promote a neat and healthy appearance.

Vegetation is uniform in appearance.

Vegetation is not less than the minimum and at or below the maximum acceptable height specified.

Trash and debris is removed and disposed of prior to mowing and trimming and presents an overall neat appearance.

Vegetation within and adjacent to objects is trimmed to match the height and appearance of surrounding vegetation.

Mow playing area of sport field is maintained as specified and grass is

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3.1.1.2 Edging The Contractor

shall maintain an edged cut to ensure a neat appearance.

Edging shall be performed where vegetation meets any concrete, asphalt, or aggregate surface, where vegetation abuts planter beds, or wherever needed to maintain vegetation delineation.

Edging is uniform in appearance and vegetation does not encroach on concrete or asphalt surfaces, plant beds, or other structures.

3.1.1.3 Lawn

Services

The Contactor shall perform lawn services to ensure proper vegetation health and promote growth.

Lawn services include aeration, de-thatching, fertilization, and top dressing/over-seeding, weed control, and treatment for prevention or correction of bare areas, ruts, holes, or dead vegetation. These services shall be performed at the frequency specified by the Service Level listed in J- 1503050-05.

The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all aeration cores and all de-thatching debris, in a timely manner to promote a neat appearance.

Fertilizer type and application shall be determined by the soil analysis tests performed by the Contractor.

The Contractor shall submit a copy of the soil analysis test results and the proposed type of fertilizer to be used for acceptance prior to applying fertilizer per Section F.

The Contractor shall submit a copy of the proposed type of seed to be used for acceptance prior to over seeding per Section F.

Lawn services improve vegetation health and vegetation present a healthy appearance.

Fertilizer type and application performed as indicated by the soil analysis.

Lawns are free of bare spots ruts, holes, or dead vegetation.

3.1.1.4 Irrigation

The Contractor shall irrigate to provide the appropriate amount of water to vegetation.

Irrigation shall be performed in a manner that promotes the health and growth of all vegetation and minimizes water consumption regardless of irrigation system conditions (coverage or functionality).

The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper application of water to performance areas.

The Contractor shall notify the KO of any inoperable irrigation system components within 24 hours of discovery. The Contractor shall be

Irrigation provided as necessary to maintain health and appearance of vegetation.

Irrigation does not damage/discolor surrounding structures.

Sprinkler heads and riser heads are operable, free of leaks, obstructions, or other defects that prevent proper operation.

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Temporarily installed and portable irrigation systems shall be removed immediately following each use.

The Contractor shall provide and operate Government approved temporary irrigation systems during irrigation systems malfunctions and where permanent irrigation systems do not exist. Grass areas are irrigate as required to maintain acceptable growth, coverage, and healthy appearance.

The Contractor shall remove temporarily installed and portable irrigation systems immediately following each use.

The current listing of irrigation systems and components, including locations, is shown in the Irrigation System Inventory provided in Facility Investment, Spec Item 3.3.22, J- 150200-07.

Government approved temporary irrigation systems are provided and operated during irrigation systems malfunctions and where permanent irrigation systems do not exist.

3.1.1.5 Weed Control

shall perform pre and post emergent weed control (herbicide) to ensure Improved Grounds are free of undesired vegetation.

Pre-emergent vegetation control (herbicide) shall be accomplished at the beginning of growing season.

Post-emergent vegetation control (herbicide) shall be accomplished in the middle of the growing season.

Weed growth is inhibited to improve vegetation health and vegetation present a healthy appearance.

Weed growth is controlled to levels and within times specified in the Pest Group Requirements in Section J.

3.1.2 Xeriscape

Areas

The Contractor shall maintain xeriscape areas to ensure a sightly appearance.

The Contractor shall remove undesired vegetation, replenish rocks as needed, evenly distribute and level rocks, and fertilize plants.

The Contractor shall submit a work schedule per Section F. The work schedule shall be developed based on an economical approach.

Xeriscape areas are clean, free of undesired vegetation, and present a sightly appearance.

3.1.3 Plant and

Plant Bed Maintenance

The Contractor shall maintain plants and plant beds to ensure a healthy

The Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of dead, broken, damaged or diseased areas, and all other trimmings.

Plants and plant beds are healthy and present a neat appearance consistent

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The Contractor shall fertilize, edge, weed, and mulch plant beds as appropriate to include flower beds, flower vases, gravel beds, planter boxed, and similar containers.

Plants in flower beds shall be maintained in bloom year-round, by replacing the flower plants according to the season.

The Contractor is responsible for plant replacement up to $50 per plant not to exceed 30 plants annually.

with the specified Service Level.

Plants do not encroach on structures, pedestrian traffic, or vehicular traffic.

3.1.4 Shrub and

Hedge Maintenance

The Contractor shall maintain shrubs and hedges to ensure a healthy, uniform, and neat appearance and to ensure there is no interference with pedestrians, vehicular traffic, and building encroachment.

The Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of dead, broken, damaged or diseased areas, and all other trimmings.

The Contractor is responsible for plant, shrub, and hedge replacement up to $50 per plant not to exceed 30 plants annually.

Shrubs and hedges are healthy and present a neat and uniform appearance consistent with the specified Service Level.

Shrubs and hedges do not encroach on structures, pedestrian traffic, or vehicular traffic.

3.1.5 Tree

Maintenance shall provide tree maintenance to ensure tree health and to prevent interference with pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and structure encroachment.

The Contractor shall provide tree maintenance to include staking, adjustment of ties and supports, removal of stakes, maintaining watering berms for existing plantings, and fertilization.

The Contractor shall provide pruning for health and safety, vegetation clearance, seasonal cleanup, removing dead, damaged or diseased wood, or structurally weak limbs, branches and fronds, removing or pruning branches to clear roofs, windows, power lines, adjacent structures, low hanging limbs and fronds which encroach onto sidewalks, roadways, parking lots and running tracks.

Pruning shall be accomplished by or under guidance of a certified arborist.

Climbing devices that may cause damage to trees shall not be used.

The Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of dead, damaged or

Trees are healthy consistent with the specified Service Level.

Trees do not encroach on structures, pedestrian traffic, or vehicular traffic.

All debris is removed and disposed of properly and within the specified time.

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Related Information Performance Standard diseased limbs and branches, and all other cuttings at the end of each day.

3.1.6 Vegetation

Control

The Contractor shall perform vegetation control to ensure areas are free of undesired vegetation.

The Contractor shall remove unwanted vegetation from fence lines, fence fabric, brick walls, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, aggregate areas, and paved surfaces including parking lots, terraces, porch areas, external stairs, outdoor sport courts and sport fields.

Areas are free of all vegetation consistent with the specified Service Level and Contractor’s Work Schedule.

Vegetation growth is controlled to levels and within times specified in the Pest Group Requirements in Section J.

3.1.7 Debris

Removal

The Contractor shall remove debris to ensure a clean and neat appearance.

The Contractor shall remove and appropriately dispose of all debris including seasonal debris, e.g., fruit, seed pods, dry brush throughout improved grounds areas.

Fallen leaves and other seasonal debris shall be removed as necessary to present an overall neat appearance.

Increased attention shall be provided seasonally to ensure no build-up of natural debris.

The Contractor shall develop and submit a schedule for debris removal per Section F.

Informational Notes: The Government has found that on previous contracts a frequency of up to twice weekly has maintained services at an acceptable level.

Debris is removed as necessary to present an overall neat appearance.

Areas are maintained clear of debris per the Contractor’s schedule.

3.2 Operational

Areas

The Contractor shall maintain operational areas to ensure grounds present a sightly appearance and do not interfere with operational requirements.

Prior to mowing or trimming, the Contractor shall remove and appropriately dispose of all debris that interferes with the mowing or trimming operation.

All debris shall be removed and disposed of properly and within one (1) working day.

Operational areas are provided in J- 1503050-02 Grounds Inventories and Site Maps.

Operational areas present a sightly appearance and do not interfere with operational requirements.

Vegetation within and adjacent to objects such as: fence lines, fence fabric, and brick walls is trimmed to match the height and appearance of surrounding vegetation.

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Vegetation in NAVSUP Fuels grounds areas is maintained no higher than 7.6 cm (3 inch).

All debris is removed and disposed of properly and within the specified time.

3.2.1 Ammunition

Storage Areas

The Contractor shall maintain ammunition storage areas to ensure no interference with operational requirements.

Vegetation height and trees in and around ammunition storage areas shall be maintained per NAVSEA OP-5 requirements.

The Contractor shall maintain ammunition storage areas and ensure that the earth cover adjacent to and extending over magazines, including magazines ventilators, remain free of all debris, brush, accumulated grass clippings, trees, and vegetation height shall not exceed 18 inches in accordance with NAVSEA OP-5 requirements.

Due to weight restrictions and erosion prevention requirements on mounds and magazines and damage to underneath structures, these areas shall be cut with string trimmers or specialized light push type mowers approved by the KO.

Ammunition storage areas are maintained clear of all debris and trees.

Vegetation at or below specified height.

Embankments and ammunition magazines (Weapons) are cut with string trimmers or specialized light equipment approved by the KO.

Earth cover adjacent to and extending over magazines, including magazine ventilators, remains at all time free of debris and brush, including accumulated grass clippings.

Trees do not encroach on, buildings, ammunition storage areas, and structures.

3.2.2 Anti-

Terrorism Force Protection

(ATFP)

The Contractor shall maintain perimeter fence to ensure no interference with operational requirements.

Vegetation height and trees in and around ATFP areas shall be maintained per NTTP 3-07.2.3 requirements.

The Contractor shall maintain a 30 feet / 9.1 meters clear zone on the inside of the fencing and a 20 feet / 6.1 meters clear zone on the outside of the fencing.

The Contractor shall maintain perimeter fence line free of all debris, trees, and vegetation height shall not

ATFP areas are maintained clear of all debris, trees, and vegetation is at or below the specified height.

Trees do not encroach on fence line and structures.

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3.2.3 Bird/Animal

Aircraft Strike Hazard

(BASH)

The Contractor shall maintain areas within BASH mitigation zones to ensure no interference with operational requirements.

Vegetation height around airfields shall comply with Bird/Animal Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) requirements and Installation Wildlife Hazard Assessment and Management Plan

(WHAMP).

BASH requirements and Mitigation Zone (BMZ) Map provided in J- 1503050-06.

Installation Wildlife Hazard Assessment and Management Plan (WHAMP) provided in J-1503050-07.

Services are performed as specified by and consistent with BASH requirements.

Objects such as: curbs, gutters, aggregate areas, and paved surfaces including parking aprons, ramps, taxiways, shoulders, and runway are free of vegetation.

3.2.4 Fire Lanes

and Breaks shall maintain fire lanes and breaks to ensure no interference with operational requirements.

The Contractor shall maintain fire lanes and breaks to the dimensions defined in the Fire Protection Handbook.

The Contractor shall maintain fire lanes and breaks free of all debris, trees, and vegetation height shall not to exceed one (1) foot / 30.5 cm.

Fire lanes and breaks are maintained clear of all debris and trees.

Vegetation at or below specified height.

Fire lanes and breaks are clear of obstructions that interfere with vehicular passage.

3.2.5 Road and

Right of Ways

The Contractor shall maintain road and right of ways to ensure no interference with operational requirements.

The Contractor shall maintain road and right of way clearances up to 10 meters of either side of the roadway center and right of way and maintain road and right of ways free of all debris and trees, and vegetation that interferes with vehicular passage.

Roadway clear of all debris, trees, and vegetation as specified.

Objects such as: curbs, gutters, aggregate areas, and paved surfaces including parking lots are free of vegetation.

Roadways clear of obstructions that interfere with vehicular passage.

3.2.6 Vegetation

Control on

NAS II

Airfield

The Contractor shall control undesired vegetation on NAS II Airfield to ensure areas are free of undesired vegetation as specified.

The Contractor shall ensure that all rocks are removed prior to mowing or trimming operations.

The Contractor shall ensure that all debris, including cut vegetation, are removed prior and after mowing or trimming and are disposed of the same day work is performed

All rocks are removed prior to mowing or trimming.

All debris, including cut vegetation, are removed prior and after mowing and trimming.

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To prevent breaking and erosion of airfield ramp areas, the Contractor shall maintain all ramp areas free of all vegetation.

Airfield areas requiring vegetation control are identified in J-1503050-02 Grounds Inventories and Site Maps.

All debris and cut vegetation are removed the same day work is performed.

Airfield paved surfaces including parking apron, ramps, taxiways, shoulders, and runway are free of all vegetation.

3.2.7 Tree Control The Contractor

shall provide tree control to prevent encroachment on roads, buildings, ammunition storage firebreaks, and structures.

The Contractor shall provide tree control in operational areas to prevent interference with pedestrian and vehicular traffic, encroachment on roads, buildings, ammunition storage firebreaks, and structures.

The Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of all tree trimmings.

Trees do not encroach on roads, buildings, ammunition storage firebreaks, and structures.

3.3 Storm

Drainage Systems

The Contractor shall remove obstructions and control trees and vegetation in storm drainage systems to ensure unrestricted flow of storm water runoff.

Drainage systems include curb gutters, curb inlets, brow ditches, drainage channels, swales, catch basins, yard drains, culverts, and other devices used to direct the flow of runoff.

The Contractor shall clean and remove debris from drainage systems that would inhibit drainage.

Aboveground storm drainage systems shall be maintained clear of obstructions, debris, vegetation, and anything else which may restrict runoff flow. Vegetation height shall not to exceed eight (8) inches / 20 cm.

Drain covers and grates of underground systems shall be maintained clear of obstructions, however, covers and grates shall not be removed for cleaning drainage systems. The KO shall be notified within 24 hours, in writing, of obstructions in subsurface drain lines beyond Contractor responsibility. Missing or damaged yard drain covers and grates shall be reported immediately to the KO.

No evidence of obstructions in the visible area of the drainage systems.

3.4 Outdoor

Waste Collection

The Contractor shall provide outdoor waste collection to

The Contractor shall collect waste from the outdoor waste and recycling containers located throughout the

Waste containers and collection sites are free of waste, cleaned and sanitized.

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installation and transfer the waste to the nearest refuse collection dumpster.

The Contactor shall also collect and dispose of all waste spilled or placed adjacent to containers.

The Contractor shall clean waste containers in a sanitary manner to ensure a clean appearance and minimal foul odors. The Contractor shall provide and replace clear replacement waterproof liners when needed.

The Contractor shall empty ash urns and refill or replace sand as necessary.

The Contractor shall provide approved markings on all containers to indicate the customer who owns the container, identifies them as the servicing agent, and indicates number to call with container identifier in case of overflow.

The Contractor shall be available during the hours of 0730-1600 to provide servicing in case of overflow.

Contractor shall move and/or deploy new containers as requested by customer to meet Air Station’s current need. This includes affixing containers to grounds and restoring surfaces previously affixed.

Waste collection frequency shall be adequate to prevent waste from overflowing and/or generating foul odors.

The Contractor shall clean and sanitize outdoor collection containers and collection areas on a weekly basis.

The Contractor shall develop and submit to the KO a schedule for outdoor waste collection and container cleaning as per Section F.

The inventory of outdoor waste containers is provided in J-1503050-09.

Informational Notes. The Government has found that on previous contracts

No waste overflowing from containers.

Waterproof liners are replaced when soiled or unserviceable.

Container markings are visible and up to date.

Waste is transferred to the nearest refuse collection dumpster.

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3.5 Playgrounds

Maintenance

The Contractor shall remove vegetation and debris from playgrounds and sanitize playground equipment monthly to ensure they are cleaned and sanitary.

The Contract shall maintain playground rubber and similar surfaces and playground equipment free of all vegetation and debris including litter and bird excrements.

The Contractor shall clean and sanitize all playground equipment on a monthly basis.

Playground equipment includes, but it is not limited to, swing sets, see saws, merry-go-around, sliding boards, spiral slides, hanging bars, benchers, jungle gyms, benches and picnic tables.

Playgrounds inventory is provided in J- 1503050-02 Grounds Inventories and Site Maps.

The Contractor shall develop and submit to the KO a schedule for playgrounds maintenance as per Section F.

Playground surfaces and equipment are clean and sightly, free of all trash, debris and unwanted vegetation.

Playground equipment are cleaned and sanitized monthly per the Contractor’s schedule.

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Standard 4 Non-

Recurring Work

Non-Recurring work may be ordered utilizing DoD FEDMALL in accordance with Section H or on a task order in accordance with the

PROCEDURES FOR

ISSUING ORDERS

clause in Section G. The order will specify the exact locations and types of work to be accomplished. The period of performance will be specified in each order.

Refer to Non-Recurring Work ELINs for task listings, descriptions, and related requirements. All periods of performance are measured from issue date of order to acceptance of the work.

Performance standards for non-recurring work will be the same as those in Spec Item 3 where applicable.