Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement.pdf

FA4608-23-R-0010

Attachment 1

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

19 APRIL 2023

Prepared by

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 Maintain Improved Grounds

1.1.1 Mow

1.1.2 Edge

1.1.3 Trim

1.1.4 Weed Control

1.1.5 Munition Storage Area

1.1.6 Irrigation

1.1.7 Remove Debris/Police Grounds

1.1.8 Leaf Removals

1.1.9 Lawn Conditioning

1.1.10 PestControl

1.1.11 Lawn Repair

1.1.12 Prune Shrub, Hedges and Other Plants

1.1.13 Cemeteries

1.1.14 Artificial Turf

1.2 Maintain Semi-Improved Grounds

1.2.1 Mow

1.2.2 Trim

1.2.3 Perimeter Fence Line

1.2.4 Golf Course

1.2.5 Golf Course Mobilization

1.3 Maintain Bird Area Strike Hazard (BASH)

1.3.1 Mow

1.3.2 Airfield Light Fixtures

1.3.3 Herbicides and Insecticides

1.3.4 Airfield Coordination

1.3.5 Flight-Line Drivers

1.3.6 Airfield Tower Communications

1.4 Un-improved Grounds

1.5 Maintain Vegetative Beds,Inert Beds, Rock Beds and Related Areas

1.6 Maintain Surface Drainage Ditches

1.7 Perform Snow/Ice Removal

1.8 Special Requirements

1.8.1 Trees

1.8.2 Emergency and Special Events Services

1.8.3 Xeriscaping and Urban Forest Services

1.8.4 Special Cuts

1.8.5 Planting Trees, Shrubs, and Vegetative Beds

2 SERVICE SUMMARY

2.1 Quality ControlL

2.2 Quality Assurance

3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3.1 Facilities

3.3. Materials

3.4. Security, Fire, And Medical Services

3.5. Telephone

3.6. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal

4. GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1. Mission

4.2. Background

4.3. Damages to Government Buildings, Equipment, or Vegetation

4.4. Environmental Requirements

4.4.1. Hazardous Materials

4.4.2. Spill Controls

4.4.3. Pesticides

4.4.4. Hazardous Materials Inventory

4.4.5. Hazardous Materials Management

4.4.6. Final Report

4.5. Permits, Licenses and Certifications

4.6. Hours of Operation

4.7. Recognized Holidays

4.7.1. Base Closures

4.8. Security Requirements

4.9. Performance of Service During Crisis or Heightened Security

4.10. Special Qualifications

4.11. Interfaces

4.12. Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative (Quality Assurance Personnel) 19

4.13. Work Clearance Requests

4.14. Safety Requirements and Reports

4.15. Schedules

4.15.1. Schedule Changes

5. APPENDICES

1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide non-personal services, to include all personnel, equipment, tools, supervision, and other items and services necessary to ensure grounds maintenance is performed at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB) in a manner to promote the growth of healthy grass, trees, shrubs, and plants and present a clean, neat, and professional appearance. Areas maps and workloads depicting the service described in this PWS are identified in the Appendices. The Contractor’s performance will be based on the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and Contracting Officer’s (CO) evaluation of the results required by the Service Summary (SS) and not the method of performance. The evaluation of results will be based on COR surveillance, tenant satisfaction, and customer complaints. Final results of the evaluations will be the determining factor for the success or failure of this contract. The Contractor shall comply with applicable federal, regional, state, and local laws and commercial standards.

The growing season at Barksdale AFB is considered to be 1 March through 31 October. All damage caused by the Contractor or its employees to government property and personal property (to include facilities, fences, equipment, trees and shrubs, etc.) due to Contractor operations shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor within 15 days after identification/notification at no additional cost to the Government. If a plant should die or become unhealthy due to damage, the Contractor shall be responsible for replacing the damaged plant with a plant of same size and type. Plant replacement shall occur within 15 days after identification or notification or as otherwise agreed to by the parties.

Fence lines within the service areas of the contract shall be trimmed to prevent vegetation growth in and on ALL fences, including removal of vegetation growing up the links of the fence. All areas shall be trimmed concurrent with mowing. Application of nonselective herbicides to control grass, weeds, and vegetation around obstacles to include fence lines, fire hydrants, light poles, etc… shall only be allowed with the COR approval.

1.1 MAINTAIN IMPROVED GROUNDS

Improved grounds are identified in Appendix A.

1.1.1 MOW

The contractor shall mow all improved grounds to look well-manicured, with a neat and professional appearance. Maintain grass height between 2- and 4-inches uniform in appearance, free of skips, gaps, rutting, or scalping. The contractor shall be required to pick up debris, natural and manmade, prior to mowing any area. The contractor shall remove or mulch grass clippings when visible after mowing, before leaving work area. Removed debris shall be disposed of in accordance with the base’s solid waste management plan.

1.1.2 EDGE

The contractor shall edge sidewalks, driveways, street edges, curbs, and other hard surfaced areas located within the improved grounds to ensure grass height matches surrounding area grasses. Grass, vegetation, and weeds shall be cut back no more than ½-inch from the surface edged, maintaining an even contour with the edged surface, uniform in appearance and free of scalping, rutting, and uneven or rough cutting. Equipment designed specifically for edging shall be used to accomplish this task.

1.1.3 TRIM

The contractor shall trim grass and weeds around trees, shrubs, buildings, fences, poles, fire hydrants, parking lots bumper blocks, boulders, and other fixed obstacles and temporary obstacles/objects on improved grounds. Trimming height shall match surrounding area grass height. All areas shall be trimmed concurrent with mowing. The contractor shall remove or mulch grass clippings when visible after trimming, before leaving work area.

1.1.4 WEED CONTROL

Control weeds in identified improved grounds through execution of a weed control program appropriate for the area to maintain a professional appearance. Restore grounds made barren where weeds are removed to the level of care of the surrounding area (i.e. improved, etc.). The Contractor shall use only approved pesticides as stated in DoD Instruction 4150.07, DoD Pest Management Program, Encl 4 para 4.2.2 and AFI 32-1053, Pest Management Program, para

4.7.4 and 4.7.6. All pesticides, herbicides, and rodenticides are defined in DoD and Air Force documents. The Contractor shall comply with current federal, state, local, DoD, and Air Force regulations, plans, and policies. The contractor shall comply with all applicable parts of 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910, Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR 1925, Labor, Safety and Health Standards for Federal Service Contracts, 40 CFR 150-189, Protection of Environment, Pesticide Program, and 49 CFR 171, Transportation, General Information, Regulations, and Definitions. The Contractor shall ensure all workers have current state certification for the pest control services being performed. Civil Engineer Asset Management Flight must approve all herbicides prior to use. All herbicides and pesticides used must be on the installation-approved inventory list and applied by certified personnel. The contractor shall apply pesticides to all vegetation growing from expansion joints and cracks in pavements within and adjacent to the contractor’s service area (sidewalks, curbs, parking lots).

This area includes parking lots and curb/gutter systems bordering grounds areas.

1.1.5 MUNITION STORAGE AREA

The contractor shall maintain grass within 5 feet from munition igloo/bunker/magazine vent stacks to improved grounds standard of 2 to 4 inches in height. Herbicide shall not applied to minimize ground erosion. Additionally, areas within 50 feet of designated Potential Explosive Sites (PES) shall be maintained between 2 and 4 inches in height to minimize fire hazards. All adjacent concrete areas shall be trimmed and/or edged to maintain improved grounds standards.

1.1.5.1. Workers shall not smoke while working or driving inside the Munition Storage Areas.

Smoking shall occur at designated locations only.

1.1.6 IRRIGATION

RESERVED

1.1.7 REMOVE DEBRIS/POLICE GROUNDS

The contractor shall perform general litter patrol in areas of improved grounds identified in Appendix A and B daily. Remove and dispose of natural debris, (tree limbs, dry brush, etc.), and man-made debris. Police areas to maintain a neat and professional appearance. Seasonal leaves are not part of this debris removal.

1.1.7.1 DEAD ANIMALS

All dead animals are to be reported to the COR for disposal by in-house pest management.

1.1.8 LEAF REMOVALS

The contractor shall mulch in place and remove leaves in areas of improved grounds to maintain a neat and professional appearance. Leaf removal to be included natural debris (i.e. Tree limbs, dry brush, rodent habitats), and man-made debris. Leaf removal must be completed within 14 days upon issue of the work order by the CO or COR. Leaves must be disposed in accordance with the base solid waste management plan.

1.1.9 LAWN CONDITIONING

RESERVED

1.1.10 PEST CONTROL

The contractor shall provide all management, licenses, laboratory testing, tools, supplies, equipment, transportation and labor to develop and implement an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan in the areas covered by this Grounds Maintenance PWS in a manner to ensure the health and general well-being of installation personnel. The following types of pests are common on this installation and their abatement should be specifically addressed the IPM plan and use to determine the workload. Poison Ivy/Oak is prevalent throughout the base and shall be eradicated wherever found within maintained grounds, fence lines, plant beds, and shrubbery. Additionally, Dewberry, Trumpet Vine, and Virginia Creeper is also prevalent throughout the base and shall be removed and treated wherever found within maintained grounds, facility exterior walls, fence lines, plant beds, and shrubbery. The Contractor shall use only approved pesticides as stated in DoD Instruction 4150.07, DoD Pest Management Program, Encl 4 para 4.2.2 and AFI 32-1053, Pest Management Program, para 4.7.4 and 4.7.6. All pesticides, herbicides, and rodenticides are defined in DoD and Air Force documents. The Contractor shall comply with current federal, state, local, DoD, and Air Force regulations, plans, and policies. The contractor shall comply with all applicable parts of 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910, Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR 1925, Labor, Safety and Health Standards for Federal Service Contracts, 40 CFR 150-189, Protection of Environment, Pesticide Program, and 49 CFR 171, Transportation, General Information, Regulations, and Definitions. The Contractor shall ensure all workers have current state certification for the pest control services being performed.

Civil Engineer Asset Management Flight must approve all herbicides prior to use. All products used must be on the installation-approved inventory list and applied by certified personnel.

1.1.11 LAWN REPAIR

The contractor shall renovate lawns in improved grounds as identified by the CO or COR. This work will be issued via a separate work order. Renovate deteriorated lawn area to match surrounding areas.

1.1.12 PRUNE SHRUB, HEDGES AND OTHER PLANTS

RESERVED

1.1.13 CEMETERIES

RESERVED

1.1.14 ARTIFICIAL TURF

RESERVED

1.2 MAINTAIN SEMI-IMPROVED GROUNDS

Semi-improved grounds are identified in Appendix A and B.

1.2.1 MOW

The contractor shall maintain grass height between 4 and 10 inches in all semi-improved grounds areas. Maintain a uniform appearance in all areas. Where possible, maintain adjacent areas at or near the same grass heights. Where security fencing is located (Munition Storage Areas and airfield), the contractor shall maintain a 15ft strip on the exterior side of the fence for security and fire break.

1.2.2 TRIM

The contractor shall trim grass and weeds around trees, shrubs, buildings, fences, poles, fire hydrants, parking lots bumper blocks, boulders, and other fixed obstacles and temporary obstacles/objects on semi - improved grounds. Trimming height shall match surrounding area grass height. All areas shall be trimmed concurrent with mowing.

1.2.3 PERIMETER FENCE LINE

The contractor shall maintain a 10ft strip on each side of the base’s perimeter fence (20 ft. total) as Semi-Improved Grounds where applicable. The fence line shall be made free of vegetation, with no vegetation growing within the fence fabric. The fence line is identified in Appendix A and B.

1.2.4 GOLF COURSE

The contractor shall maintain the Golf Course areas as detailed in Appendix A & G. All work shall be performed IAW the applicable sections related to “1.2 MAINTAIN SEMI-IMPROVED GROUNDS”. These CLINS will be separately priced (each option period) and only executed if required.

1.2.5 GOLF COURSE MOBILIZATION

Should the government execute the Golf Course CLINs, the contractor will be required to accomplish all mobilization activities (procure additional equipment/manpower, as needed) to begin full performance of the corresponding acreage within 30 days of notification.

1.3 MAINTAIN BIRD AREA STRIKE HAZARD (BASH)

BASH are identified in Appendix A and B.

1.3.1 MOW

Grass, weeds, and vegetation shall be maintained between 7 to 14 inches. The grass shall not be shorter than 7 inches in height to prevent dust and debris on the airfield and never be more than 14 inches in height to prevent bird habitation. The contractor shall begin mowing operations at the active Airfield surfaces and move to the outermost area. This causes insects and animals to move toward the inside of the field and away from the runway. The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all foreign objects and debris produced by grounds maintenance is cleared off all taxiways, and aircraft parking aprons before leaving the work area.

1.3.2 AIRFIELD LIGHT FIXTURES

The contractor shall maintain a 10 foot wide path between 4” and 6” in height around the perimeter of the airfield pavement to include trimming around runway and taxiway lights and other fixed obstacles and temporary obstacles/objects. This service also includes the requirement grass, vegetation and weeds shall not extend over the edge of concrete, pads, taxiways, runways, and paved or asphalt areas. Airfield pavement shoulders are not in compliance with this requirement.

1.3.3 HERBICIDES AND INSECTICIDES

RESERVED

1.3.4 AIRFIELD COORDINATION

The contractor shall coordinate all activities on the airfield by contacting Airfield Management.

Work will be accomplished only after Airfield Management has approved scheduled times.

1.3.5 FLIGHT-LINE DRIVERS

Training must be completed prior to operating vehicles or mowers on the flight line. All employees driving DMV-registered vehicles or tractors on airfield grounds shall be required to have a valid AF Form 483, Certificate of Competency (flight-line driver’s license) with them at all times. Vehicles must have a valid POV pass issued by Airfield Management prior to operating on the flight line. No equipment shall be left unattended while working in these areas.

The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all foreign objects and debris produced by grounds maintenance operations is removed from all taxiways, runways, and aircraft parking aprons before leaving the work area. Workers on the airfield shall not smoke on the airfield or in vehicles on the airfield. Smoking shall only be permitted in designated locations.

1.3.6 AIRFIELD TOWER COMMUNICATIONS

The contractor shall be radio-equipped to maintain constant two-way radio contact with the control tower and Airfield Management when operating near runways, overruns, and taxiways.

The contractor shall maintain contact with the control tower when operating on or within 150 feet of the runway. The contractor shall provide all communication equipment required for this contract. The government shall provide the transceiver frequency to the contractor. All equipment shall be VHF type with a minimum five-mile range and shall have private line capability. The contractor shall be responsible for any changes to radio types the base makes in the course of this contract, i.e. frequency changes. The contractor shall respond immediately to the directions of the Air Traffic Control tower personnel.

1.4 UN-IMPROVED GROUNDS

Un-improved grounds are identified in Appendix A and B. The contractor to mow grass and vegetation in un-improved grounds to prevent woody encroachment. The contractor shall mow un-improved grounds once per year to a height between 10”- 14”.

1.5 MAINTAIN VEGETATIVE BEDS, INERT BEDS, ROCK BEDS AND RELATED AREAS

RESERVED

1.6 MAINTAIN SURFACE DRAINAGE DITCHES

The contractor shall maintain surface drainage ditches to be free of shrubs, trees, and trash to prevent erosion and ensure continuous flow of water. Drainage ditches to be maintained are identified in Appendix B. Volunteer tree removal in ditches shall not count against the allocation of removals indicated in paragraphs 1.8.1.4 and 1.8.1.5.

1.7 PERFORM SNOW/ICE REMOVAL

RESERVED

1.8 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All work under this section shall be executed via a work order by the CO or COR (except for whereas, referring to, “the contractor shall identify ……”). The contractor shall be responsible for removing all debris generated from all trees related operations. All non-emergency work order shall be completed within five (5) workdays from the work order date unless noted otherwise within subsections.

1.8.1 TREES

The contractor shall identify trees posing public safety hazards or threats to structures/buildings.

These hazards include minimum safety clearances, which are: 15 feet over streets, 12 feet over driveways, 8 feet over walk areas, 4 feet over buildings, and 1 foot from buildings.

Topping and de-horning shall not be permitted. Trimming or pruning of trees touching or hanging over energized utility poles or power lines is the responsibility of the contractor.

Minimum clearance from primary lines (over 600 volts) shall be 10 feet. Minimum clearance from secondary lines (under 600 volts, i.e., electric service drops, telephone, and cable TV) shall be 4 feet.

1.8.1.1 TREE CARE

The contractor shall brace, cable, guy (to keep tree vertical), and deep water all damaged trees after identification. The contractor shall remove all guy wires, cables, straps, and stakes when the trees remain vertical (normally, after one growing season). The contractor shall adjust wires, cables, and straps as required, to prevent girdling.

1.8.1.2 TREE STANDARDS

The contractor shall perform all tree work in accordance with contract specifications and the following tree care standards, latest addition, unless otherwise directed by the CO.

• ANSI A300 - Standard Practices for Tree Care Operations including referenced Combined Federal Regulations (Utility Pruning and Emergency Service Restoration)

• ANSI A300 (Part 1) – Tree Pruning

• ANSI A300 (Part 3) – Tree Support Systems (Cabling, Bracing, and Guying)

• ANSI Z60.1 – American Standards for Nursery Stock

• ANSI Z133.1 – Safety Requirements for Tree Care Operations

1.8.1.3 EMERGENCY SPOT PRUNING/TRIMMING

The contractor shall complete an emergency spot pruning/trimming within one (1) workday from the work order date. Typically, emergency spot pruning/trimming includes removal of dead and/or broken limbs or removal of limbs for required clearances.

1.8.1.4 TREE AND STUMP REMOVAL

The contractor shall perform stump and perimeter roots removal by completely removing, by cutting and grinding all growth to a minimum of 8 inches below grade. Stumps shall be ground within 5 days after approval of dig permit) workday of the work order. Stump-grinding debris shall be removed the same day grinding is performed. The Contractor shall backfill with topsoil, and lay sod to match the existing ground grade and the type of grass. The Contractor shall maintain the patch area IWA manufacturer’s recommendation until the grass has become established.

Trees identified for removal shall be considered within the following categories, Large, Medium, Small and Sapling, as based on their diameter. The diameter of the tree shall be determined by measuring 4.5 feet above the ground. Trees with multiple trunks shall be measured as follows:

All trunk diameters shall be measured. The largest trunk diameter shall be recorded. Each remaining trunk diameter shall be halved. All values will then be added together to obtain the final tree diameter.

• Large Trees: Diameter 36” and above, remove within 10 workdays from the work order date. [Due to the complexity and difficulty of removing large trees, the bid schedule should have large trees on a proposal basis and not a firm fixed cost]

• Medium Trees: Diameter 24” to less than 36”, remove within 10 workdays from the work order date.

• Small Trees: Diameter 3” to less than 24”, remove within 5 work days from the work order date.

• Extra Small Trees: Diameter 3” and smaller, remove within 2 workdays from the work order date.

1.8.1.5 EMERGENCY TREE AND STUMP REMOVAL.

The following timeframe shall be apply for emergency tree and stump removal by the contractor:

• Large Trees: Remove within 2 workdays from the work order date

• Medium Trees: Remove within 2 workdays from the work order date

• Small Trees: Remove within 1 working day from the work order date

1.8.2 EMERGENCY AND SPECIAL EVENTS SERVICES

Upon notification of an emergency, the contract manager shall respond within one (1) hour to meet with the CO and government evaluator and initiate emergency services. Upon receiving direction by the contracting officer, contractor personnel shall begin emergency work within two hours. Oral work orders for emergency services to minimize damages or mitigate hazardous conditions will be confirmed with written work orders.

1.8.3 XERISCAPING AND URBAN FOREST SERVICES.

The contractor shall upon notification by the contracting officer through the issuance of a work order, perform Xeriscaping. The base master plan for Xeriscaping and Urban Forest creation is provided in Appendix H. Provide unit pricing for Xeriscaping and Urban Forest activities as shown in Appendix H.

1.8.4 SPECIAL CUTS.

The contractor shall upon notification by the CO through the issuance of a work order, perform special cuts. Provide unit pricing for Special Cuts as shown in Appendix H.

1.8.5 PLANTING TREES, SHRUBS, AND VEGETATIVE BEDS.

The contractor shall upon notification by the CO or COR through the issuance of a work order, perform planting of trees, shrubs, and vegetative beds to include but not limited to: removal and disposal of trees, shrubs, or vegetative beds being replaced; and performance of maintenance after planting to include watering, pruning, and insect and disease prevention to promote survivability. Provide unit pricing for planting trees, shrubs, and vegetative beds as shown in Appendix H.

2 SERVICE SUMMARY

The contract service requirements are summarized in performance objectives relating directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimally acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. The Services Summary (SS) and the contractor’s Quality Control Plan provide information on contract requirements, the expected level of contractor performance and the expected method of government validation and confirmation of services provided. These thresholds are critical to mission success. Procedures as set forth in the FAR 52.212-4 (a), Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, Inspection/Acceptance, will be used to remedy all deficiencies. During the first initial 30 days of the contract, two additional errors on each work shall be allowed in an effort to identify normal phase-in problems.

Performance Objective (PO) PWS Section Performance Threshold

PO-1 - Maintain Improved Grounds 1.1

Excellent: 0 defects Very Good: 1 defect

Satisfactory: 4 defects Marginal: 5 defects

Unsatisfactory: More than 5 defects

PO-2 - Maintain Semi-Improved Grounds 1.2

Excellent: 0 defects Very Good: 1 defect

Satisfactory: 4 defects

PO-3 - Maintain BASH 1.3

Excellent: 0 defects Very Good: 1 defect

Satisfactory: 4 defects

PO - 4 Maintain Unimproved Grounds 1.4 Satisfactory: 1 defect

PO-5 - Maintain Vegetative Beds, Inert Beds and related Areas/Leaf

Removal/Tree Removal 1.5

Excellent: 0 defects Very Good: 1 defect

Satisfactory: 4 defects

The performance objectives are arranged according to the functional area they are associated with. Functional areas not listed were omitted because they did not have performance objectives identified as critical. The performance objectives above represent the minimum items to have performance assessments accomplished on a periodic basis. Any performance assessment of the PWS may still be documented in the performance assessment documentation.

2.1 QUALITY CONTROL

The contractor shall provide a written description of the quality control system to include identification of the commercial practices and procedures to be used, such as those of the Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS), Tree Care Industry Association, American Society of Landscape Architects, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and local Extension Offices of the Federal Cooperative Extension Service. Include the inspection system requirements of FAR 52.246-4 in this document. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-performance and continual repeat of defective service does not occur. A written Quality Control Plan shall be submitted to the contracting officer for review and feedback. The plan shall be submitted no later than the pre-performance conference. The plan shall specifically address the contractor’s strategy to provide quality workmanship, continual process improvement and for correcting deficiencies as required.

2.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE.

The government shall inspect and evaluate the contractor’s performance to ensure services are received in accordance with requirements set forth in this contract. The CO or COR shall inspect by validating actual work performance, physically checking an attribute of the completed task, checking a management information report, investigating customer complaints, conferring with facility managers, or otherwise inspecting the task or its results to determine whether or not performance meets the standards contained in this PWS. The CO or COR will use the contractor’s work schedule or modified version thereof, to record validation results. Results of the validation then become the official Air Force record of the Contractor’s performance. When a performance threshold has not been met or contractor performance has not been accomplished, the COR will initiate and provide the Contracting Officer a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) DD Form 2772 for issuance to the contractor. The contractor shall respond to the CDR IAW instructions provided and return it to the Contracting Officer within 1 calendar days of receipt.

3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3.1 FACILITIES

The Government will provide the facilities identified below for contractor use in support of the requirements of this contract. The facilities are provided “as is.” Obtain CO approval in advance of making any changes to the facilities. Such changes will be at no cost to the Government unless otherwise approved by the CO. The contractor shall ensure facilities are maintained in a neat, clean and professional manner. The CO reserves the right to reallocate and relocate assigned facilities during the term of the Contract. Upon completion or termination of this Contract, or upon such reallocations or relocations, return facilities to the government in the same condition as received, fair wear and tear and approved modifications.

3.1.1. Approximately 2,000 square feet of floor space are provided at the Grounds Maintenance Facility (Bldg 7261).

3.1.2. Approximately 35,500 square feet of exterior space are provided at the Grounds Maintenance Staging Area containing Bldg 7261.

3.2. UTILITIES. The Government will furnish electricity, water, and sewage as necessary for accomplishment of work in accordance with this contract. All facilities do not receive the same utility services. The Contractor shall not change or modify any utility system or component; or connect any Contractor property, equipment or system without prior CO review and approval.

The contractor shall practice energy conservation in the Government provided facilities.

3.3. MATERIALS

None provided.

3.4. SECURITY, FIRE, AND MEDICAL SERVICES

The Government will provide police and fire protection. In the event of a medical emergency, base ambulance service for transporting an injured employee to a local hospital is available on a cost reimbursement basis.

3.5. TELEPHONE

The Government will provide one telephone line(s) in the Government provided facility for contractor use in making local commercial calls and on base calls in support of contract requirements. Long distance calls and toll calls are not authorized on government phones.

3.6. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL

The Contractor shall use existing bulk containers to dispose of trash or solid waste generated from accomplishment of services detailed in this PWS (except for the work described in section

1.8 Special Requirements). The contractor shall adhere to all base level recycling programs to include disposal of yard/tree waste in specified dumpster collection stations or at the recycling collection center on base.

3.6.1. All wood waste debris from grounds maintenance operations, shrub pruning, crape myrtle pruning, tree trimming, or tree removal operations shall be removed and disposed off base. A small area may be designated (location to be determined by 2CES) to temporarily hold the debris until it can be removed, but debris cannot be stored for longer than 3 working days. The contractor shall ensure the area retains a neat appearance at all times.

3.7. SMOKING IN AIR FORCE FACILITIES. In accordance with AFI 40-102, Tobacco Use in the Air Force, smoking (cigar, cigarette, pipe) and the use of smokeless (spit/loose tobacco) products is prohibited in the workplace, to protect the health of all workers. The use of tobacco products is permitted only in designated tobacco use areas. AFI 40-102 applies to all contractor employees and other non-DoD personnel on Air Force facilities and in Air Force buildings, vehicles, and aircraft.

4. GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1. MISSION

The overall Civil Engineer mission at Barksdale AFB is to plan, maintain, operate, and protect the infrastructure, facilities, and environment for assigned Airmen, families, and civilian employees. The base is also the headquarters for Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) and headquarters for Eighth Air Force (8 AF). As a result, AFGSC and 8 AF host numerous “VIP”, many unannounced. The contractor shall expect to modify the work schedule to accommodate such visits. The areas adjacent to AFGSC headquarters building, the entirety of Davis and Lindbergh Avenues, and the entirety of the Barksdale Boulevards should be considered as “show case” areas. As such, these areas should always be the example of professional appearance.

4.2. BACKGROUND

4.3. DAMAGES TO GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, OR VEGETATION

Damages to Government buildings, equipment, or vegetation are addressed in clause 52.237-2 – “Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation.” The contractor shall develop and enforce a corporate policy to encourage timely reporting of employee caused damage to Government building, equipment, or vegetation. The objective of this policy is for the COR/CO to be made aware of damage before anyone else is aware. This same attention to detail shall also extend to privately owned vehicles and/or property.

4.4. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS.

In addition to all applicable Federal, State and local environmental codes and regulations, the following specific guidance is provided:

4.4.1. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

The CO shall approve all hazardous materials brought on-site by the contractor prior to use. The contractor shall obtain approval using the application requirements of the AF Form 3952. Once the process is implemented and contractor is trained, the contractor may submit the AF Form 3952 electronically. The CO has the right to prohibit the use of hazardous materials it deems to be especially hazardous to human health and environment. In the event the CO does not approve a hazardous material for use, the CO may provide the contractor a list of suitable substitutes;

however, the contractor shall retain responsibility for finding an acceptable substitute. The contractor shall take appropriate actions to comply with waste minimization and pollution prevention practices and policies.

4.4.2. SPILL CONTROLS

The contractor shall maintain spill control material on hand at all times sufficient to contain a worse case spill, both volume and hazard level.

4.4.3. PESTICIDES

All pesticides must be approved prior to use by the Command Entomologist if not on base approved list (Submit list with intended uses via the CO). The contractor shall provide an inventory of hazardous materials with the applicable Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) used to perform the required services. In addition, use reasonable care to avoid releasing hazardous material or hazardous waste, which may cause environmental damage to government structures, public land, water, or other natural resources. If the Contractor’s failure to use reasonable care causes damage to any of this property, the Contractor shall replace or repair the damage at no expense to the Government as the CO directs. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repair or replacement, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost, which may be deducted from the contract price.

4.4.3.1.PESTICIDE STORAGE AND MIXING

The contractor shall perform pesticide storage and mixing operations off base.

4.4.3.2.MONTHLY REPORTS

The Contractor shall submit a report to the CO within 5 working days following each month listing all pesticide applications made. Include pesticide name, use concentration, amount applied, date, and detailed location of use. A DD Fm 1532 or an Excel workbook will be provided on request to facilitate record keeping.

The Contractor is subject to inspection by DOD certified applicators/inspectors as well as State Department of Agriculture Pesticides Division or equivalent agency.

4.4.4. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY

The contractor shall maintain an up-to-date hazardous material inventory with copies of MSDS(s) for all materials used on the job site. The contractor shall maintain a complete copy of all approved MSDS and AF Form 3952s.

4.4.5. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

The contractor shall remove all hazardous materials by the end of each workday. Contractor shall not conduct process treatments (e.g. paint thinner solvent recycling) on base.

4.4.6. FINAL REPORT

The contractor shall submit a final inventory, not later than ten working days following termination/completion of this contract, of all hazardous materials used since the last hazardous usage report to the CO or COR. The final inventory will list all hazardous materials used, total amount of each used, and a description of the disposition of any remaining hazardous material.

4.5. PERMITS, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Unless otherwise specified in this contract, the contractor shall obtain necessary permits, licenses, and certifications; give all required notices; and comply with applicable Federal, State, County, and local laws, codes, and regulations in performance of the requirements of this contract. Maintain records of such requirements and make the documentation available to the Government for review. All pesticide application will be made by State or Host Nation certified applicator as prescribed in DoDI 4150.07.

4.6. HOURS OF OPERATION

Perform grounds maintenance services during normal duty hours which are 0730-1630, Mondays through Fridays, excluding federal holidays, unless otherwise required in the contract or approved by the CO. Do not perform services in residential areas, housing and dormitories, before 8:00am. During the summer months, the contractor may elect to commence mowing operations earlier than normal duty hours to avoid the hottest portion of the day. There may be situations requiring the contractor to work at times other than normal working hours. When the contractor’s work schedule conflicts with an Air Force mission requirement, advise the CO/COR and reschedule the work to minimize disruption.

4.7. RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS.

The following federal holidays will be observed by the contractor except where Service Contract Act specifies differently:

• New Year’s Day - 1 January

• Martin Luther King Day - 3rd Monday in January

• Washington’s Birthday - 3rd Monday in February

• Memorial Day - last Monday in May

• Juneteenth – 19 June

• Independence Day - 4 July

• Labor Day - 1st Monday in September

• Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October

• Veteran’s Day - 11 November

• Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November

• Christmas Day - 25 December

If these holidays fall on Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed. If these holidays fall on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed. If a holiday falls on a scheduled service day, the Contractor will be responsible for rescheduling services for the first day post the holiday observance.

4.7.1. BASE CLOSURES

Work scheduled but not accomplished because of base closure due to weather, exercises, or actual alert, will be accomplished as soon as possible after reopening the base.

4.8. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Security and base access requirements are contained in clause 5352.242-9000 “Contractor Access to Air Force Installations.” Contractor employees will be required to obtain and display identification badges. Anticipate delays in getting commercial vehicles on base and allow time for commercial vehicles to reach their destination by driving designated routes at posted speed limits throughout the base. Procedures for commercial vehicle access to the base are subject to change without prior notice.

4.9. PERFORMANCE OF SERVICE DURING CRISIS OR HEIGHTENED SECURITY

In the event of crisis or heightened security caused by a national emergency, natural disaster, or other causes, continue performance as necessary in support of the Air Force mission. The contract price and delivery schedule may be adjusted to reflect any change of work as may be directed.

4.10. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

4.10.1. Airfield Driver Certification.

All personnel driving state DMV registered motor vehicles and/or tractor-type equipment on the airfield shall be able to attain, acquire, and maintain a Flightline Driver’s Certificate AF Form 483 within 60 days from first date of employment. Deviations from this requirement shall be coordinated with the COR/CO for corrective action/necessary training.

4.10.2. English Comprehension.

The contractor shall provide the name and telephone number of the Contractor’s on-site contract manager and alternate responsible for all requirements in the PWS. Provide telephone numbers of contractor manager and alternate(s) for after duty hours. The contract manager and alternate(s) must be able to read, write, speak and understand English, or an interpreter must be provided to work alongside the contract manager or alternate(s) at no additional cost to the Government.

4.11. INTERFACES

Do not unduly interfere with regularly scheduled Government operational activities in the performance of contract requirements. In the event a Government supervisor so requests, temporarily cease work in the area and report the instructions, to include name of the Government person involved, to the CO immediately by the most expedient means. Notify the CO verbally of disputes with customers or other base contractors and follow-up in writing.

4.12. CONTRACTING OFFICER AND CONTRACTING OFFICER

REPRESENTATIVE (QUALITY ASSURANCE PERSONNEL)

The Contracting Officer will appoint a primary and alternate representatives for management of the day to day activities of the contract. The identity, title, and authority of these representatives will be provided in writing to the contractor after contact award.

4.13. WORK CLEARANCE REQUESTS

The contractor shall obtain an approved Work Clearance Request for all work which involves excavation including minor digging and/or stump removal. Digging permits are available via the CE Customer Service unit. The contractor shall be responsible for processing requests through the various base agencies prior to approval.

4.14. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND REPORTS

The contractor shall perform work in a safe manner as required by OSHA Safety and Health Requirements. Provide a verbal report to the CO as soon as possible of each occurrence of damage to Government property or an accident resulting in death, injury, occupational disease, or adverse environmental impact. Provide a completed copy of required Accident Investigation Reports to the CO within five calendar days of each occurrence.

4.15. SCHEDULES

The contractor shall submit a schedule for all services described in this PWS and Appendices to the CO for review at the post-award conference and at each option year. The schedule shall identify plots, acreages, or base areas and days of the week service will occur. The schedule may be submitted electronically using a file format compatible with Government software programs such as "Microsoft Office", PDF or Google Docs software.

4.15.1. SCHEDULE CHANGES

Occurrence based (non-permanent and no more than twice a month) schedule changes due to customer requests or base exercises shall be support by the contractor. The COR will request the changes to the contractor 5 days before the schedule change take place for improved grounds mowing only at no additional cost to the government.

5. APPENDICIES

APPENDIX A – GROUNDS DESCRIPTION/WORKLOAD ESTIMATES

APPENDIX B –AREA MAPS OR SITE PLANS

APPENDIX C – DATA REQUIREMENTS

APPENDIX D – DEFINITIONS

APPENDIX E - URBAN FOREST SUSTANABILITY PLAN

APPENDIX F - IRRIGATION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

PROJECTED WORKLOAD DATA

APPENDIX G – PLOT LIST

APPENDIX H – PRICE LIST FOR SPECIAL CUTS, TREES, SHRUBS, AND VEGETATIVE

BEDS (SEE PRICING SHEET)

APPENDIX A – GROUNDS DESCRIPTION/WORKLOAD ESTIMATES

Estimated Base Operations Workload Data (Annually)

ESTIMATED

QUANTITIES

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT FREQUENCY

1 Improved Grounds 388 Acres 35-GRS 6-NGS

Improved Grounds Weed Control (Hard surfaces - Sidewalks, Parking lot, Driveway, etc.)

8,581,820 SF

8-GRS

3 Improved Grounds Edging 492,990 LF 18-GRS 2-NGS

4 Irrigation Maintenance/Operation

Heads and Zones N/A

5 Debris Removal and Grounds Policing 388 Acres

3.5 Hrs/Day

6 Pest Control 197 Acres 8-GRS 7 Leaf Removal 202 Acres 4 times

8 Prune Shrubs and other Plants

EA or

LF N/A

9 Semi- Improved Grounds 1,073/1,177* Acres 18-GRS 2-NGS

10 Perimeter Fence Line 300,592 LF 18-GRS 2-NGS 11 BASH 1,028 Acres 18-GRS 3-NGS 12 Unimproved Grounds 25 Acres 1 time (July)

13 Surface Drainage Ditch Maintenance 81,716 LF 4 times

(Mar/May/Aug/Oct) 14 Tree Pruning EA N/A

15 Emergency Tree Pruning 300 EA N/A

16 Tree and Stump Removal

EA N/A

17 Emergency Tree and Stump Removal 50 EA

N/A

18 Shrub Removal/Replacement EA

N/A *- Increased total acreage if the golf course grounds area is included.

Estimated Medical Group Workload Data (Annually)

ESTIMATED

QUANTITIES

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT FREQUENCY

1 Improved Grounds 6 Acres 35-GRS 6-NGS

Improved Grounds Weed Control (Hard surfaces - Sidewalks, Parking lot, Driveway, etc.)

130,680 SF

8-GRS

3 Improved Grounds Edging 10,412 LF 18-GRS 2-NGS

4 Irrigation Maintenance/Operation

Heads and

Zones N/A

5 Debris Removal and Grounds Policing 6 Acres

0.5 Hr/Day

6 Pest Control 0.66 Acres 8-GRS 7 Leaf Removal 6 Acres 4 times

8 Prune Shrubs and other Plants EA or LF

N/A 14 Tree Pruning EA N/A

15 Emergency Tree Pruning 10 EA N/A

16 Tree and Stump Removal

EA N/A

17 Emergency Tree and Stump Removal 3 EA

N/A

APPENDIX C – DATA REQUIREMENTS

Provide the data as indicated below to the CO. All reports, submittals, logs, and information provided to the Government shall be electronic and compatible with Microsoft Office, such as Excel, Word, and others. “Compatible” means the document can be opened using the appropriate Microsoft Office component without any discernible effect on the text (e.g., loss of data) or the formatting of the document:

Item No. Description Format Frequency

1. Services Summary Contractor Format Original and changes as occurring

2. Quality Management System Description

Contractor Format Original and changes as occurring

3. Work Performed Mutually agreed upon format

Daily (by 0900 of the next duty day)

4. Damage and Injury Reports As required by law, for damage to Gov’t & non-Gov’t property

Each Occurrence, within 5 days of incident

5. Entry Authorization Letter (EAL) Contractor Format Original and changes as occurring

6. Pest Management Usage Mutually agreed upon format

Daily

APPENDIX D – DEFINITIONS

1. Scalping – areas where the grass is mowed too close to the ground because of uneven ground underneath. When grass is mowed too close to the ground it frequently appears as an unsightly yellow scar. Typically scalping occurs when mowing on hill sides and around obstacles on uneven terrain.

2. Xeriscaping - a landscaping method employing drought-resistant plants in an effort to conserve resources, especially water, and reduce yard trimmings. Xeriscaping uses decorative brick, lava rock, mulch and low water vegetation such as bougainvillea, hibiscus, cactus, and evergreen ground covering plants to eliminate the high costs of maintaining 2”-4” grass fields and reduce the cost of watering.

3. Pocket Urban Forests – a landscaping technique of planting indigenous local trees and shrubs in clusters to cut down on large open areas of grass regularly maintained. This method would be practical on-bases receiving large amounts of rainfall, and as a result do not irrigate.

4. Seed Head Inhibitor – an agent or combination of agents applied to grass areas prone to the production of seed heads to suppress the seed heads and reduce the frequency of mowing required.

5. Rutting – visible marks left on the grounds from the wheels of mowing and edging equipment.

6. Topping – The reduction of a tree’s size using heading cuts to shorten limbs or branches back to a predetermined crown limit. Topping is not an acceptable pruning practice.

7. Lion’s Tailing – The removal of an excessive number of inner, lateral branches from parent branches. Lion’s tailing is not an acceptable pruning practice.

8. Types of Pruning:

a. Cleaning – Selective pruning to remove to remove one or more of the following parts: dead, diseased, and/or broken branches.

b. Thinning – Selective pruning to reduce density of live branches.

c. Raising – Selective pruning to provide vertical clearance.

d. Reduction – Selective pruning to decrease the height and/or spread.

9. Branch Bark Ridge – The raised area of bark in the branch crotch marking where the branch and parent meet.

10. Caliper – The diameter of a tree measured at a point 6 inches above the ground line if the resulting measurement is no more than 4 inches. If the resulting measurement is more than 4 inches, the measurement is made at a point 12 inches above the ground line.

11. Diameter Breast Height (dbh) – The diameter of a tree measured at a point 4.5 feet above the ground line.

12. Trimming – Cutting of grass and other vegetation around grounds obstacles preventing mowing.

13. Distinguished Visitor (DV) / Special Cut - Grass cutting in high profile areas of the base such as ceremonial areas, ornamental areas, distinguished visitor routes, quarters, and entrances.

A DV cut is generally performed more frequently than other cuttings and the height range specified is usually smaller. Grass clippings are removed from the area and the end result is uniform in appearance, well-manicured, and complete.

APPENDIX F - IRRIGATION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND SYSTEM

MAINTENANCE PROJECTED WORKLOAD DATA

APPENDIX G – PLOT LIST

Improved Grounds

PLOT # ACRE LOCATION

1 33.33 Museum/Static Displays/North Gate/SFS Complex

2* 12.17 Barksdale Inn/Harmon Hall/8AF/11BS/AFGSC Parking Lot 12.17

3* 5.60 AFGSC HQ/Luke Ave 5.60 4* 8.42 Parachute Tower/OSI/PMEL/Maint complex Bldgs 8.42 5* 5.40 O'Club/Eubank Ctr/Tennis Ct/Harris House 5.40 6* 3.14 Legal Office/CE Admin 3.14

7* 16.70 Barksdale Blvd/2COMM/Water Tower/West Gate/Water Tower 16.70

8* 3.25 Comm Complex/AFGSC Parking Lot 3.25

9* 19.59 TMO/Cold Storage/Vet Clinic/Motor Pool/Youth Ctr/Ballfield/Dog Park/Splash Park 19.59

10* 12.14 Common Area/Rickenbacher/Wilbur Wright/Langley to Kenney/Gym/Shopette 12.14

11* 1.39 Golf Course Maintenance/BUFF Event Center 1.39

12* 2.06 CDC 2.06

13* 0.34 Golf Course Clubhouse 0.34 14* 32.42 Dorms/Dining Fac/Chapel 2/Bowling Alley 32.42

15* 32.57 Base Supply/CE Shops/Commissary/BX/MSG Campus 32.57

16* 20.55 Recycling Ctr/Jogging Trail/Outdoor Rec 20.55 17 27.02 Hangar 1/6604/Liquid Fuels/Tank Farm/6626

18 15.44 2 Bay Hangar/POL Truck Parking/6649 to 307 Maint Complex & Hangar

19* 7.28 307th Wing HQ 7.28 20* 18.21 6203 to 6426 Squad Ops-Hgr #3 18.21

(Airfield) 21.72 Warrior Center and Alert Aircraft Apron

(Airfield) 4.11 (Airfield Restricted Area) Flightline Pump House 23 5.38 Range Rd/Fuel Off-load Site 24 8.62 SVS Storage/Ballfields 25 2.98 Firing Range

26 1.74 FAA

27 35.49 ALS/RED HORSE/Iron Airman Gym/Hap House 28 2.30 Dog Kennels 29 0.30 Weapons Build Up Bldg 7700

30 8.25 Trap&Skeet Range/EOD/SeaBees/608 Site 31 7.50 Clear Lake Park and Cullen Park

32 6.21 MWR Storage/Shopette/Youth Ctr/Dog Park/Fire Station #3/Water Towers

33 6.50

(MSA Restricted Area) MSA 66 Igloos/Bldg 7445/Bldg 7710/Fox Pad/Bldg 6600/Bldgs 7305&7306

201.23

Plot #s 34- 39 Reserved for O&M use. Plot

#40 is Hospital Grounds.

40* 6.35 Clinic Complex/Dental Clinic 6.35 Total

Improved Grounds

394.47

388.12

Plot Numbers marked with "*" are identified for potential leaf removal operations.

Semi-Improved Grounds

PLOT # ACRE LOCATION

101 16.89

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