Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement - Riverside Landscaping.docx

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

ATTACHMENT 1

Performance Work Statement

Contents

Project Title PSW Riverside Landscape Services

General Information

1.0 Background and Purpose

To provide a healthy, green weed free lawn and planter/parkway area that is astatically pleasing to employees, visitors, and general public.

2.0 Definitions

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3.0 Technical Requirements

Contractor Requirements

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

Federal Holidays:

June 19th, 2023 July 4th, 2023 September 4th. 2023 November 10th. 2023 November 23rd.2023 December 25th. 2023 January 1st, 2024 January 15th.,2024 February 19th. 2024 May 27th.2024

Tasks: The base performance schedule shall include weekly services July through October (4 times per month), and bi-monthly services November through February (2 times per month for a total of 40 services in a calendar year). The Contractor shall submit an annual schedule for services described in this PWS for acceptance at the pre-work meeting, identifying facilities by title and approximate time services will occur. The Contractor shall be allowed 30 days to adjust work schedules based on inspections. If necessary, this second work schedule shall be submitted to the CO/COR for acceptance within 10 days after the first contract month period. The Contractor shall not deviate from the accepted schedule without prior written approval from the CO/COR. Any permanent changes must be submitted 10 days before implementation and receive CO/COR written acceptance before the Government will allow the proposed changes.

Mowing. Grass shall be cut according to the schedule for each month. Grass clippings shall be mulched or removed after mowing. Grass cutting on ground shall be so that height of grass is between 2-1/2-inches - 3-1/2-inches. Grounds shall always look well-manicured throughout the year. Grass clippings shall be cleaned off sidewalks after each mowing.

Edging. Sidewalks, driveways, curbs, and other concrete or asphalt edges located on the grounds areas shall be edged on every lawn mowing service.

Pruning/Trimming. Grass shall be trimmed around trees, shrubs, buildings, fences, poles, posts, fire hydrants, parking lot bumper blocks, boulders, and other fixed obstacles. Trimming height shall match surrounding area grass heights. All areas shall be trimmed concurrent with mowing. Damage to trees or shrubs from trimming shall be repaired by the Contractor.

All pruning shall be coordinated with COR before service. Pruning shall be accomplished in accordance with industry (ANSI ZI 33. I -1994) standards. Class II medium pruning shall be used in general on all trees. Class IV pruning shall be used only for lifting, removal, and/or cutback of branches that conflict with normal traffic or safety in the vicinity of the trees.

Weeding. Contractor shall remove all litter from all landscaped areas at each scheduled service. Contractor shall remove weeds and maintain a weed free environment at all landscape areas.

Contractor shall prune/trim shrubbery that was planted and remove any plants/suckers shouldn’t be in the parkway. All litter, and weeds are to be removed along both roadsides, Canyon Crest Drive, parkway along Monte Vista and front parkway by rock wall in visitor parking lot. For an astatically pleasing view to the public.

Fertilize. The contractor shall perform an effective commercial fertilizer application program for all grounds trees and shrubs under six feet tall. Approved fertilizer shall be applied according to manufactures instructions. EX: Early spring, apply a fertilizer with a pre-emergent herbicide; Early fall to stimulate root growth. Schedule to be provided by contractor for base year and anniversary date on option years.

Aerate. Aerate soil twice per year on improved grounds to maintain in a healthy state. During the months of April and October.

Grounds Monitoring/Litter Removal. The Contractor shall perform general litter patrol in all areas throughout the year. Removal and disposal of all natural debris and any man made debris. Contractor shall police areas during each service. The government will furnish pick up and disposal of man made debris and litter generated in or associated with the performance of this contract. Contractor shall be responsible for placement of trash in nearest dumpster. Trash shall not be placed in dumpsters belonging to other contractors . If such an event occurs and results in a claim against the government the contractor will be charged the amount of the negotiated claim.4.0 Deliverable / Schedule

Key Deliverables

Key Deliverables

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5.0 Government Furnished

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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

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

11.0 Performance Requirement Measures

% for NOT meeting the Task

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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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