Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement_Landscaping Services.docx

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

ATTACHMENT 1

Performance Work Statement

Contents

Project Title Pacific Southwest Research Station Institute of Forest Genetics Landscape Services

General Information

1.0 Background and Purpose

Background: The Institute of Forest Genetics is a historic site. Any damage to existing features of the site while providing the service listed in this contract must be repaired and restored to its original historic condition.

Purpose: To provide a professional lawn mowing service and a clean roadway area that is free from organic debris and small weeds. To maintain areas of high use from employees, visitors, and the general public.

2.0 Definitions

High Use: All areas that are highlighted in the attachment are considered areas of high use.

Organic Debris: Leaves, Pine needles, flowers and dirt.

Professional: Working and behaving in such a way that the Contracting Officer/ Contracting Officer Representative think of them as competent, reliable and respectful.

Manicured: Neatly cut or trimmed

3.0 Technical Requirements

Contractor Requirements

Weekends and all Federal Holidays services will not be provided see Federal Holidays below:

Federal Holidays:

June 19th, 2024 July 4th, 2024 September 4th. 2024 November 10th. 2024 November 23rd.2024 December 25th. 2024 January 1st, 2025 January 15th.,2025 February 19th. 2025 May 27th.2025

Tasks: The base performance schedule includes weekly services March through November (4 times per month), and monthly services December through February (1 times per month for a total of 39 services in a calendar year). The Contractor must submit an annual schedule for services described in this Performance Work Statement for acceptance at the pre-work meeting, identifying facilities by title and approximate time services will occur. The Contractor must be allowed 30 days to adjust work schedules based on inspections. If necessary, this second work schedule must be submitted to the contracting officer/contracting officer representative for acceptance within 10 days after the first contract month period. The Contractor must not deviate from the accepted schedule without prior written approval from the contracting officer/contracting officer representative. Any permanent changes must be submitted 10 days before implementation and receive contract officer written acceptance before the Government allows the proposed changes.

Mowing. Grass must be cut according to the schedule for each month. Grass cutting on ground must be so that height of grass is between 1-1/2-inches - 2-1/2-inches. Grass clippings must be removed after each mowing.

Edging. Driveways, curbs, and other stone wall or asphalt edges located on the grounds. Areas must be edged on every lawn mowing service.

Blowing. Contractor must remove organic debris from roadways that are designated high use areas. All organic debris must be hauled to an organic debris pile located on the facility.

Weeding. Contractor must remove weeds and maintain a weed free environment at all high use areas. All chemical products must be approved by contract officer/contract officer representative before use.

4.0 Deliverable / Schedule

Key Deliverables

5.0 Government Furnished

Insert Government Furnished Here

The Government will provide the following:

Electric Power and water at existing outlets.

6.0 Travel

Identify any travel requirements, locations involved, number of trips (if known), and duration of anticipated travel. Specify

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

The work shall be supervised by a foreman who shall be available in person at the job site with a copy or knowledge of the work plan and specifications for verbal discussions about the conduct of the work with the COR.

8.0 Security Requirements

The government will give the contractor a code for gates to enter the facility. That number should not be given out to anyone other than the employees working for the contractor.

9.0 Data Rights

Insert Data Rights Here

10.0 Section 508 - Electronic and Information Technology Standards Insert Section 508 Here

11.0 Performance Requirement Measures

% for NOT meeting the Task

Insert Performance Requirement Measures Here

Attachment If applicable, include an Attachment stating Evaluation Factors and significant Subfactors representing the key areas of importance and emphasis to be considered in the source selection decision.

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