Attachment 1_PWS_Grounds Mx_1.27.26.pdf

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108080GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

26 January 2026

1034887345C Inserted Text 402-294-4830

Date Proposed Change PWS reference

CLIN effected

11 June 25 Add prime contractor as only RAB holder

1.3.7, 1.3.8

XX12

11 June 25 Remove IDIQ and add “Evolving Requirements”

1.10 Future additional

CLINS

Prepared by Offutt 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 Pest control

1.1.11 Lawn Repair

1.1.12 Prune Shrub, Hedges and other Plants

1.1.13 Cemeteries

1.1.14 Artificial Turf

1.1.15 Preserving Running Tracks

1.2 Maintain semi-improved Grounds

1.2.1 Mow

1.2.2 Trim

1.2.3 Base Perimeter Fence Line

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

1.3.7 MAINTAIN PROTECTION LEVEL (PL) AREA

1.3.8 Restricted Area Badges

1.3.9 National Agency Check (T1)

1.4 Un-Improved grounds

1.5 Maintain vegetative beds, inert beds, rock beds and related areas

1.5.1 BLDG 500, STATIC DISPLAYS, PARADE GROUND AND KENNEY GATE– VEGETATIVE AND

INERT BEDS

1.5.2 BLDG 185 – VEGATATIVE AND INERT BEDS

1.5.3 USSTRATCOM (BLDG 1000) – BIO RETENTION PONDS, AND ORNAMENTAL GRASS AREAS

AND BEDS

1.6 Maintain surface drainage ditches

1.7 STANDING WATER AREAS

1.8 Perform snow/ice removal

1.8.1 Basic services

1.8.2 Ice Control

1.8.3 Sand barrels

1.9 Special requirements

1.9.1 Trees

1.9.2 Emergency and special events services

1.9.3 Xeriscaping and Urban Forest Services

1.9.4 Special Cuts

1.9.5 Planting trees, shrubs, and vegetative beds

1.10 Evolving Requirements

2 SERVICE SUMMARY

2.1 QUALITY CONTROL

2.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3.1 FACILITIES

3.2 UTILITIES

3.3 MATERIALS

3.4 SECURITY, FIRE, AND MEDICAL SERVICES

3.5 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL

4 GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1 MISSION

4.2 BACKGROUND

4.3 DAMAGES TO GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, OR VEGETATION

4.3.1 Hazardous Materials

4.3.2 Spill controls

4.3.3 Pesticides

4.3.4 Hazardous Materials Inventory

4.3.5 Hazardous Materials Management

4.3.6 Final Report

4.4 PERMITS, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

4.5 HOURS OF OPERATION

4.6 RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS

4.6.1 Base Closures

4.7 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

4.8 PERFORMANCE OF SERVICE DURING CRISIS OR HEIGHTENED SECURITY

4.9 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

4.10 INTERFACES

4.10.1 TELEPHONE

4.11 CONTRACTING OFFICER AND CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (QUALITY ASSURANCE

PERSONNEL)

4.12 WORK CLEARANCE REQUESTS

4.13 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND REPORTS

5 SCHEDULES

5.1.1 SCHEDULE CHANGES

6 APPENDIXES

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 that grounds maintenance is performed at Offutt Air Force Base (OAFB) in a manner that will promote the growth of healthy grass, trees, shrubs, and plants and present a clean, neat, and professional appearance. Area 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 terms and conditions of the contract and not the method of performance. The evaluation of results will be based on COR surveillance, tenant satisfaction, and customer complaints. 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 OAFB is 1 April 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 calendar days after identification/notification at no additional cost to the Government. If a plant should die or become unhealthy due to damage, the Contractor will be responsible for replacing the damaged plant with a plant of same size and type. Plant replacement shall occur within 15 calendar days after identification or notification or as otherwise agreed to by the parties.

Fence lines identified shall be trimmed to prevent vegetation growth in the fence, 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 be allowed only with the COR’s approval. The grass 20 feet around the fence line (10 feet on each side) shall be kept within Semi Improved standards unless a more restrictive standard has been identified.

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. The Contractor shall maintain grass height between 3- and 5-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 so that 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.

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

The Contractor shall control weeds in identified improved grounds through execution of a weed control program appropriate for the area to maintain a professional appearance. The Contractor shall restore grounds made barren where weeds are removed to the level of care of the surrounding area (i.e. semi-improved, 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 AFMAN 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 that 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. Contractor shall provide COR with SDS sheets and product labels for all pesticides to request approval. All herbicides and pesticides used shall be on the installation-approved inventory list and applied by certified personnel.

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 4 to 10 inches in height. Herbicide shall not be applied to minimize ground erosion. Additionally, areas within 50 feet of designated Potential Explosive Sites (PES) shall be maintained between 4 and 10 inches in height to minimize fire hazards. All adjacent concrete areas shall be trimmed and/or edged to maintain improved grounds standards.

1.1.6 IRRIGATION

RESERVED.

1.1.6.1 OPERATION OF IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

The Government shall maintain the right to exercise irrigation operations with modification to the contract. The Contractor shall irrigate improved grounds to maintain the health of the turf ensuring no ponding of water, excessive runoff, etc. This includes lawns, plants, flowers, landscaped areas, and all areas requiring manual watering (see Appendix A and B). Contractor shall position hoses, etc., for manual watering and then remove/store hoses, etc., between watering to ensure neat, clean appearance of areas. The Contractor shall be prohibited from connecting to any hydrant within the boundaries of the installation without prior approval from CO/COR. Contractor shall practice water conservation measures whenever possible and shall position all watering systems to avoid overspray onto pavements, sidewalks, roadways, etc.

Watering shall be performed during nighttime hours. If daytime watering is necessary, Contractor shall notify the CO or COR of the reason for daytime watering, and the duration daytime watering will be in progress. Daytime watering must be approved by CO or COR before commencing. Contractor shall be responsible for day-to-day operation of the base-wide automated irrigation system. Use of any irrigation shall be limited to lawn and plant establishment only.

1.1.6.2 MAINTENANCE OF IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

The Government shall maintain the right to exercise irrigation maintenance with modification to the contract. The Contractor shall maintain irrigation systems only if needed to establish lawns or plants. Maintenance includes, but is not limited to, draining and charging systems, replacing damaged and/or broken control devices and sprinkler heads, and repair of ruptured pipes. The Contractor shall maintain equipment and systems to be efficient and in good operational working order. Replacement of pumps, controllers, clocks/timers, or backflow prevention devices is not included in routine maintenance of irrigation systems. The irrigation system to be maintained and related workload data is identified in Appendix A and B.

1.1.6.3 WINTERIZATION OF IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

The Government shall maintain the right to exercise irrigation winterization with modification to the contract. At the end of the growing season of each year, the irrigation systems that were used shall be winterized by closing off the primary irrigation control valve and utilizing compressed air to remove all water from the irrigation system. Winterization shall be coordinated with the COR to ensure backflow preventers are also winterized or removed. The Contractor shall tag the irrigation system shut off valve with the following information: “system winterized,” the date, and performed by. Repairs to irrigation equipment shall be accomplished prior to winterization.

1.1.7 REMOVE DEBRIS/POLICE GROUNDS

The Contractor shall perform general litter patrol in areas of improved grounds identified as improved grounds in Appendix A and B. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of natural debris, (tree limbs, dry brush, etc.), and man-made debris. The Contractor shall police areas to maintain a neat and professional appearance two (2) times per week. Seasonal leaves are not part of this debris removal.

1.1.7.1 DEAD ANIMALS

All dead animals shall be reported to COR, by number and type (bird, dog, cat, unrecognizable, etc.) to the COR who will forward report to Pest Management and Natural Resources. Contractor shall contact pest management and public health within 10 business days after contract award to obtain instructions on the protocols for handling dead animals (e.g., PPE and local disease protections).

1.1.8 LEAF REMOVALS

The Contractor shall mulch in place leaves in areas of improved grounds to maintain a neat and professional appearance. Leaf removal shall be included natural debris (i.e. Tree limbs, dry brush, rodent habitats) and man-made debris. Leaf removal shall be completed within seven (7) calendar days upon issue of the work order by the CO or COR. Leaves shall be disposed in accordance with the base solid waste management plan.

1.1.9 LAWN CONDITIONING

1.1.9.1 FERTILIZATION

The Contractor shall have a pH adjustment and fertilizer application program. The Contractor shall perform a laboratory test of the soil in improved grounds and apply fertilizer and other soil amendments to bring soil condition to that suitable for the vegetation being treated. This work will be issued as a work order by the CO or COR

1.1.9.2 AERATION

The Contractor shall aerate lawns on improved grounds once per year during the month that best suited for the grounds and type of grass. Aeration shall be performed with a core aerator to remove soil plugs at a minimum of 2-4 inches deep and 2-3 inches apart. Plugs shall be left on the lawn to disintegrate. Plugs shall be removed from any paved areas by the end of the workday that the aeration occurs.

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 (A001) in the areas covered by this Grounds Maintenance PWS in a manner that will ensure the health and general well-being of installation personnel. The following types of pests are common on this installation and their abatement shall be specifically addressed the IPM plan and use to determine the workload. The Contractor shall control insects, mollusks, ground squirrels, moles, and voles and weeds in the areas outlined in the appendices. The Contractor shall only use pesticides approved by the Installation Pest Management Coordinator and the ACC Pest Management Consultant per DoD Instruction 4150.07, DoD Pest Management Program. 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 that all workers have current state certification for the pest control services be performed. Civil Engineer Asset Management Flight must approve all herbicides prior to use. All products used shall 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. The Contractor shall renovate deteriorated lawn areas to match surrounding areas. Areas damaged by Contractor’s actions or neglect shall be renovated at no additional cost to the Government.

1.1.12 PRUNE SHRUB, HEDGES AND OTHER PLANTS

The Contractor shall prune/trim shrubs and other plants to maintain their natural growth characteristics to enhance the beauty and health of the plant. Pruning of plants shall take place only in the areas outlined in paragraph 1.5 (inclusive). Hedges shall be maintained to their natural mature height and shape. Shrubs, plants, hedges, and ground cover/vines shall be pruned/trimmed 3 inches away from buildings, fences, curbing, sidewalks, and other fixed obstacles. All ground cover and plants shall be kept within the bed borders. All plants around landscape and ground lights shall be pruned/trimmed to allow light usage for its intended purpose. Shrubs and hedges located on street corners, curb easements, etc. shall be pruned/trimmed to keep from obstructing view of oncoming traffic. Areas beneath shrubs and hedges shall be kept free (clean) of all grass, weeds, vegetation, and debris.

1.1.13 CEMETERIES

Headstone trimming shall be accomplished in such a way to prevent grass from staining headstones (Approximately 640) and to protect the historical integrity of the area and following the guidance of DAFI34-160 paragraph 14.14 (inclusive). Ground plaques shall be free of clipping and debris and be visible after mowing. Trimming shall occur around ground plaques (Approximately 140) to ensure grass and/or other vegetation does not grow over the plaque.

There are a total of 874 plots in the cemetery with 780 being currently filled. All other areas shall be accomplished as established in the PWS for Maintaining Improved Grounds.

1.1.14 ARTIFICIAL TURF

Artificial Turf maintenance shall be coordinated with the kennel by calling (402) 294-XXXX. The artificial turf shall be maintained clean and free of debris after each mowing event of the adjacent turf. Artificial turf maintenance shall consist of but not be limited to. Debris removal, Watering, Brushing/sweeping, Infill replacement, and Stain Removal. Maintenance shall be performed to the manufacturers’ recommendations, and industry standards. Information can be found at www.Synlawn.com. The Contractor shall inform the COR if any repairs/concerns, issues with drainage, or unremovable stains are found.

1.1.15 PRESERVING RUNNING TRACKS

The Contractor shall follow the below guidelines when working around the track:

• Limit vehicular traffic to only light-weight maintenance equipment and mowers.

• Mower blades/decks must be elevated to the maximum height.

• All equipment shall cross track on plywood protected paths.

• Plywood shall be removed after crossing as to not interfere with runners on the track.

• Ensure no chemicals come in contact with the track surface.

• Do not allow weed eater cutting line to contact track surface.

1.2 MAINTAIN SEMI-IMPROVED GROUNDS

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

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1.2.1 MOW

The Contractor shall maintain grass height between 4 and 10 inches in all semi-improved grounds areas. The Contractor shall maintain a uniform appearance of turf in all areas. The Contractor shall, where possible, maintain adjacent areas at or near the same grass heights.

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 BASE PERIMETER FENCE LINE

The Contractor shall maintain a 10ft strip on each side of the perimeter fence (20 ft. total) as Semi-Improved Grounds, where applicable. The fence line is identified in Appendix A and B.

1.3 MAINTAIN BIRD AREA STRIKE HAZARD (BASH)

BASH are identified in Appendix A and B. Contractor shall maintain BASH areas in compliance with DAFI 91-212.

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 that 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 path of grass 10 foot wide 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 that grass, vegetation and weeds shall not extend over the edge of concrete, pads, taxiways, runways, and paved or asphalt areas.

1.3.3 HERBICIDES AND INSECTICIDES

The Contractor shall follow the BASH plan to minimize seeds and flowers that attract insects/birds. The CO/COR will review and approve the timing and frequency of herbicide/insecticide product applications. The Contractor shall use only pesticides approved by the Installation Pest Management Coordinator and ACC Pest Management Consultant as stated in DoD Instruction 4150.07, DoD Pest Management Program. 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 that all workers have current state certification for the pest control services to be performed. Civil Engineer Asset Management Flight must approve all herbicides/insecticides prior to use. Contractor shall use adjuvants when permitted by product labeling. Contractor shall coordinate insecticide, herbicide (on and off airfield), and rodenticide (off airfield only) applications with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Airfield Management.

1.3.3.1 AIRFIELD PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS

Tentative Application Schedule Application Target Pest

(Suggested but not limited to)

Mode of Action Tentative Dates (Weather and Animal Activity Dependent)

Spring Insecticide Grubs, Grasshoppers, Sawfly

Nicotinic Acetylcholine receptor agonists /antagonists

Mid-End of May

Spring Herbicide Clover, Dandelions, Hogweed, Ragweed, Pokeweed, Bindweed, Speedwell inhibition, interruption, disruption, or mitigation of the regular plant growth

Mid-End of May

Fall Insecticide Crickets, Box Elder Bugs

Sodium channel modulators

Mid-end of August

Fall Herbicide Henbit, Marestail, Field Pennycress, Tansy Mustard, Prickly Lettuce inhibition, interruption, disruption, or mitigation of the regular plant growth

Mid-end of August

Rodenticide ground squirrels, moles, and voles

Anticoagulants, or non-anticoagulants, or cholecalciferol

As Needed (off airfield only)

1.3.4 AIRFIELD COORDINATION

The Contractor shall coordinate all of its activities on the airfield by contacting Airfield Management. Work shall be accomplished only after Airfield Management approves scheduled times.

1.3.5 FLIGHT-LINE DRIVERS

The Contractor shall complete training prior to operating vehicles or mowers on the flight line.

All employees working on airfield grounds shall be required to have an AF Form 483, Certificate of Competency (flight-line driver’s license) with them at all times. Vehicles shall 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 that all foreign objects and debris produced by grounds maintenance is cleared from all taxiways, runways, and aircraft parking aprons before leaving the work area.

1.3.6 AIRFIELD TOWER COMMUNICATIONS

The Contractor personnel 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 its personnel with 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 that 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.

1.3.7 MAINTAIN PROTECTION LEVEL (PL) AREA

The Contractor shall maintain grass, weeds and vegetation between four (4) and eight (8) inches, in designated PL including buildings (TBD) and 565. Along all fence lines, a thirty

(30) foot clearing (fifteen (15) feet on both sides) shall be maintained between four (4) and eight (8) inches. The Contractor shall exercise extra care near sensitive equipment installed in this PL area. The Contractor shall perform a final cut at the end of each growing season to the most restrictive standard of four (4) inches.

1.3.8 RESTRICTED AREA BADGES

The Contractor shall request United States Air Force (USAF) Restricted Area Badges for personnel who require unescorted entry into a restricted area(s) for specific work, for the duration of the contract. It shall be the responsibility of the badged Contractor employees to escort remaining employees into said areas. The Contractor shall ensure the Prime Contractor holds the restricted area badge (RAB) sub-contractors shall not hold a RAB. It is the responsibility of the Using Agency Facility Manager (UAFM) to assist the Contractor and its employees in initiating a DD Form 254, DOD Contract Security Classification Specification, through the Unit Security Manager (USM). If for any reason the UAFM cannot assist the Contractor in the processing paperwork for restricted area badges, it is the restricted area user’s responsibility to provide escorts. The Contractor shall wait no longer than twenty (20) minutes after initial notification for an escort to gain access into the restricted area. The contractor at their discretion shall be allowed to leave the area after twenty (20) minutes has expired It s h a l l b e the Contractor’s responsibility to fully document all cases where entry to restricted areas was not granted. All Contractor personnel shall have proper identification prior to entry into restricted areas. It is the responsibility of each UAFM to brief all Contractor personnel working in their area on procedures and policies of their particular restricted area.

1.3.9 NATIONAL AGENCY CHECK (T1).

The Contractor shall obtain a favorable National Background Inves t iga t ion (NBIS) investigation for its employees requiring unescorted entry to restricted areas. The Contractor shall conduct and assume the cost of background investigations for required clearances.

The Contractor s h a l l allow a minimum of three hundred sixty-f ive (365) days after application for security clearances to be granted. The COR will provide escorts until clearances are granted. The Contractor shall ensure the individual to receive the NBIS has completed a T1 by using electronic application (EAPP). For further information call 55 CES Security Manager at 402-294-3642.

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 three (3) times per year to maintain grass and vegetation at a height between 10”- 14”.

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

The Contractor shall maintain vegetative beds, inert beds, rock beds, and related areas as identified in Appendix A and B to present a neat and professional appearance. Maintenance activities shall include but are not limited to fertilizing, watering, weeding, mulching, and repairing or replacing of damaged plants and shrubs. When replacing plants, shrubs, and performing repairs, the Contractor shall conform to good Xeriscaping practices for the area.

1.5.1 BLDG 500, STATIC DISPLAYS, PARADE GROUND AND KENNEY GATE–

VEGETATIVE AND INERT BEDS

The Contractor shall maintain vegetative and inert beds as identified in appendices below to present a neat and professional appearance. Maintenance activities shall include, but are not limited to, weeding, mulching, maintaining borders, edging, and repairing or replacing damaged plants and shrubs. The Contractor shall prune/trim shrubs and other plants to maintain their natural growth characteristics to enhance the beauty and health of the plant IAW ANSI 300, American National Standards Institute for Bldg. 500 Complex, Static Displays, Parade Grounds, and Kenny Gate. Hedges shall be maintained in a professional and natural height and shape. Shrubs, plants, hedges, and ground cover/vines shall be pruned/trimmed six (6) inches away from buildings, fences, curbing, sidewalks, and other fixed (permanent and temporary) obstacles. All ground cover and plants shall be kept within the bed borders. All plants around landscape and ground lights shall be pruned/trimmed to allow light usage for its intended purpose. Shrubs and hedges located on street corners, curb easements, etc. shall be pruned/trimmed to keep from obstructing view of oncoming traffic.

Contractor shall be required to replace plants that are killed or harmed due to Contractor negligence. Areas beneath shrubs and hedges shall be kept free of all grass, weeds, vegetation, and debris. Vegetative and inert beds shall be policed a minimum of two (2) times per month. Volunteer tree growth seedlings shall be removed at no additional cost to the Government. New growth shoots on shrubs and hedges shall not exceed six (6) inches in length. The Contractor shall treat and/or control insect pests on all ornamental plantings around the Bldg. 500 Complex, Static Displays, Parade Grounds and Kenney Gate. The Contractor shall complete a one (1) time clean-up in the fall (in the month of October) of each year to cut back all herbaceous perennials and ornamental grasses to a minimum of ground level, NTE eight (8) inches tall. All mulch shall be hardwood mulch that is not dyed.

1.5.2 BLDG 185 – VEGATATIVE AND INERT BEDS

The Contractor shall maintain vegetative and inert beds as identified in appendices below to present a neat and professional appearance. Maintenance activities shall include, but are not limited to, weeding, mulching, maintaining borders, edging, and repairing or replacing damaged plants and shrubs. The Contractor shall prune/trim shrubs and other plants to maintain their natural growth characteristics to enhance the beauty and health of the plant IAW ANSI 300, American National Standards Institute for Building 185. Hedges shall be maintained in a professional and natural height and shape. Shrubs, plants, hedges, and ground cover/vines shall be pruned/trimmed six (6) inches away from buildings, fences, curbing, sidewalks, and other fixed (permanent and temporary) obstacles. All ground cover and plants shall be kept within the bed borders. All plants around landscape and ground lights shall be pruned/trimmed to allow light usage for its intended purpose. Shrubs and hedges located on street corners, curb easements, etc. shall be pruned/trimmed to keep from obstructing view of oncoming traffic. Contractor shall be required to replace plants that are killed or harmed due to Contractor negligence. Areas beneath shrubs and hedges shall be kept free of all grass, weeds, vegetation, and debris. Vegetative and inert beds shall be policed a minimum of two (2) times per month. Volunteer tree growth seedlings shall be removed at no additional cost to the Government. New growth shoots on shrubs and hedges shall not exceed six (6) inches in length. The Contractor shall treat and/or control insect pests on all ornamental plantings around the building 185. The Contractor shall complete a one (1) time clean-up in the fall (in the month of October) of each year to cut back all herbaceous perennials and ornamental grasses to a minimum of ground level, NTE eight (8) inches tall. All mulch shall be hardwood mulch that is not dyed.

1.5.3 USSTRATCOM (BLDG 1000) – BIO RETENTION PONDS, AND ORNAMENTAL

GRASS AREAS AND BEDS

Bio retention ponds/beds and vegetative and inert beds shall be maintained free of weeds using manual labor, chemical application, and equipment appendices below. Contractor shall avoid damage to established plants. Maintenance activities shall include, but are not limited to, weeding, mulching, maintaining borders, edging, and repairing or replacing damaged plants and shrubs. The Contractor shall prune/trim shrubs and other plants to maintain their natural growth characteristics to enhance the beauty and health of the plant. Bio retention ponds, ornamental grass areas and beds shall be policed a minimum of two (2) times per month. Contractor shall be required to replace plants that are killed or harmed due to negligence. The Government will provide the Contractor with drawings and information on established planning before starting work. Application of non-selective herbicides to control grass, weeds and vegetation around shall be allowed only with CO and/or COR approval.

Application of herbicides shall comply with all provisions in this PWS section 1.1.8.

Adjuvants shall also be used to enhance chemical applications. The Contractor shall utilize equipment that will not cause rutting in the grounds area during operations. The Contractor shall complete a one (1) time clean-up in the spring (in the month of April) of each year to cut back all herbaceous perennials and ornamental grasses to a minimum of ground level, NTE eight (8) inches tall. The Contractor shall maintain all standards identified in this PWS during dry and rainy seasons. All mulch shall be hardwood mulch that is not dyed. The Contractor shall apply two (2) post emergent pesticide applications and four (4) pre-emergent pesticide applications that are designed to specifically combat Yellow Nutsedge. Along with chemical control, weekly mechanical removal shall take place from emergence until June 21.

Yellow Nutsedge control shall also be provided in the 13 acres of turf directly surrounding B1000.

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 shall include all surface storm water management systems such as check dams, spill ways, ditches, and any other type of surface storm water management. The maintenance shall include all substrates, grass, rock, rip rap, fabric, rubber or other materials. This maintenance excludes roadways, paved areas, grates on storm water inlets and underground storm drains.

1.7 STANDING WATER AREAS

The areas indicated in appendices below are known to have standing or retained water all year round. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the services in and around the water areas to meet the standards of the surrounding areas.

1.8 PERFORM SNOW/ICE REMOVAL

RESERVED

1.8.1 BASIC SERVICES

1.8.2 ICE CONTROL

RESERVED.

1.8.3 SAND BARRELS

1.9 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All work under this section shall be executed via a work order by the CO or COR. The Contractor does not need CO/COR approval to identify hazards. The Contractor shall inform the CO or COR within one (1) business day of the hazards identified. The Contractor shall be responsible for removing all debris generated from all tree-related operations. All work orders shall be completed within five (5) workdays from the work order date unless noted otherwise within subsections.

1.9.1 TREES

The Contractor shall identify trees that pose public safety hazards and/or threats to structures/buildings. Such hazards include minimum safety clearances, which are: 14 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 and/or pruning of trees that touch or hang over energized utility poles or power lines shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Minimum clearance from primary lines (over 600 volts) shall be 8 feet.

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

1.9.1.1 TREE CARE

RESERVED.

1.9.1.2 TREE STANDARDS

The Contractor shall perform all tree work in accordance with contract specifications and the following tree care standards, latest edition, 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

1.9.1.3 EMERGENCY SPOT PRUNING/TRIMMING

The Contractor shall complete an emergency spot pruning/trimming within five (5) workdays 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.

1.9.1.4 TREE AND STUMP REMOVAL

The Contractor shall perform complete stump and perimeter roots removal by cutting and grinding all growth to a minimum of 8 inches below grade. Stumps shall be ground within five

(5) days after approval of dig permit. 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 IAW 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.

• 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 workdays from the work order date.

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

1.9.1.5 EMERGENCY TREE AND STUMP REMOVAL.

The following timeframe shall 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.

1.9.2 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 CO, Contractor personnel shall begin emergency work within two (2)hours. Oral work orders for emergency services to minimize damages or mitigate hazardous conditions will be confirmed with written work orders.

1.9.3 XERISCAPING AND URBAN FOREST SERVICES.

The Contractor shall, upon notification by the CO through the issuance of a work order, perform Xeriscaping. The base master plan for Xeriscaping and Urban Forest creation is provided in Appendix (Not Available). The Contractor shall provide unit pricing for Xeriscaping and Urban Forest activities as shown in Appendix (Not Available)

1.9.4 SPECIAL CUTS.

The Contractor shall, upon notification by the CO through the issuance of a work order, perform special cuts. The Contractor shall provide unit pricing for Special Cuts for, but not limited to the Parade Field, B500 and B1000 all approximately twenty (20) acres. During any special event on the airfield, a special cut for approximately forty (40) acres of the airfield will be required. This mowing shall have a stricter standard of 5 inches.

1.9.5 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 be limited to, removal and disposal of trees, shrubs, and/or vegetative beds being replaced, and performance of maintenance after planting to include watering, pruning, and insect and disease prevention to promote survivability. The Contractor shall provide unit pricing for planting trees, shrubs, and vegetative beds as shown in Appendices below.

1.10 EVOLVING REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall be prepared to perform unanticipated but related work within the scope of this contract as directed by the Government. This may include, but is not limited to, additional grounds maintenance tasks such as adding or subtracting square footage, or supplementary turf management activities like overseeding, aeration, and fertilization to address wear and tear or enhance turf health. Furthermore, the Contractor may be required to perform urgent landscaping needs such as plant replacements, or repairs to grounds infrastructure due to mechanical damage.

The Contractor shall maintain the capability and resources to respond to these emergent requirements promptly and efficiently, ensuring the continued upkeep and aesthetic appeal of the grounds. These tasks will be authorized via separate task orders or modifications to existing task orders, and payment will be in accordance with the established contract pricing.

2 SERVICE SUMMARY

The contract service requirements are summarized in performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimally acceptable quality level 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. The performance 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 thirty (30) calendar 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 Per Month

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 1.5

Excellent: 0 defects Very Good: 1 defect Satisfactory : 4 defects

PO-6 – Perform Additional Services

IDIQ 1.10

Excellent: 0 defects Very Good: 1 Defect Satisfactory: 3 defects

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. The Contractor shall 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 repetition of defective service does not occur. A written Quality Control Plan shall be submitted to the CO for review and feedback (A003). 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.

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, and/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 CO 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 CO within 1 calendar day 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.” The Contractor shall obtain CO approval prior to 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, the Contractor shall return facilities to the government in the same condition as received, fair wear and tear and approved modifications.

Approximately 7500 square feet of floor space will be provided in Building 301 D near entrance 5.

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

3.4 SECURITY, FIRE, AND MEDICAL SERVICES

The Government will provide police and fire protection on OFAB. 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 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL

The Contractor shall use existing bulk containers to dispose of trash and/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. The CO or COR shall identify these specific dumpsters for yard/tree waste.

4 GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1 MISSION

The overall Civil Engineer mission at OFAB is to plan, maintain, operate, and protect the infrastructure, facilities, and environment for assigned airmen, families, and civilian employees. Along with the Mission of the 55th wing, Offutt AFB is host to USSTRATCOM, the 557th Weather Wing, and the National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC). Due to the importance of the 55th’s and our partners’ missions, it is important to maintain a safe as well as aesthetically pleasing landscape.

4.2 BACKGROUND

OAFB is home of the 55th Wing, the Fightin' Fifty-Fifth, and a variety of tenant units.

OAFB's diverse missions and global responsibilities put it on the cutting edge of the Air Force's transformation. Each branch of the U.S. Military is represented among the approximately 7,000 military and 4,000 federal employees assigned here. OAFB is a beautiful community situated near the Missouri River in the rolling hills of southeastern Nebraska. In 2019 OAFB experienced a massive flood that damaged dozens of buildings.

The buildings are in the midst of being replaced and will be added to this contract once the government receives beneficial occupancy. The Contractor shall then go on site visits, with assistance of the Government, to determine suitability of the grounds before being turned over.

4.3 DAMAGES TO GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, OR VEGETATION

Contractor damages to Government buildings, equipment, or vegetation are addressed in clause 52.237-2 – “Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation ENVIRONMENTAL

REQUIREMENTS.

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

4.3.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

The CO shall approve all hazardous materials prior to being brought on-site by the Contractor.

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 shall submit the AF Form 3952 electronically. The CO has the right to prohibit the use of hazardous materials deemed to be especially hazardous to human health and environment.