Attachment 1- SOW.pdf

CHICAGO TERMINAL RADAR APPROACH

CONTROL LANDSCAPING SERVICE

STATEMENT OF WORK

Provide all labor, supervision, equipment, and materials necessary to provide lawn maintenance services at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Chicago Terminal Radar Approach Control (C90) Facility in Elgin, Illinois.

The general statement of work (SOW) defines requirements as follows:

A. LAWN MAINTENANCE

The contractor will furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, and materials necessary to provide Lawn Maintenance service at the Federal Aviation Administration, Chicago Terminal Radar Approach Control facility in Elgin, IL, in accordance with the requirements specified herein. The service to be performed shall include cutting grass, edging, fertilization, collection and disposal of the debris and residue.

For contract performance, all contractors and subcontractor employees must have a form of U.S. government issued photo identification to gain access to the FAA facility grounds.

Working Hours: Except as may otherwise be specified, all work shall be performed during regular administrative hours Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Management: The contractor shall manage the total work effort associated with the grounds maintenance services required herein to assure fully adequate and timely completion of these services. Included in this function will be, but not limited to, scheduling and quality control. The Contractor shall plan and schedule work to assure labor, equipment, and materials are available to complete work requirements.

Performance Time: Work will be performed at the Chicago TRACON every week in April, May and June and every other week in July, August, September, October & November (weather permitting).

Cutting grass: All grassed areas identified in attached map shall be cut to a uniform height between 2 and 3 inches. Prior to cutting, any trash, paper, or other debris that would detract from the finished appearance of the cut or present a safety hazard shall be removed. Such debris includes but is not limited to paper, cans, bottles, limbs, pinecones, rocks, and other such objects within the grass areas.

Trimming/Edging: Trim or edge along sidewalks, curbs, buildings, and areas not accessible by normal cutting. Pull all weeds growing around the trees and rock beds that cannot be treated with weed control solution or removed with a mechanical weed cutter.

• Trim along entire inside of perimeter fence, removing grass, weeds and other debris.

• Trim additional areas along the outside perimeter fence removing grass, weeds and other debris.

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Fertilization: Notice of chemical application must be provided to Contracting Officer or designated representative no less than 48 hours prior.

1. April 1 to April 15: apply granular fertilizer 12-12-12 at a rate of 1 pound actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet.

2. May 15 to May 31: apply granular fertilizer 21-0-0 ammonium sulphate at a rate of one-half pound of nitrogen per 1000 square feet.

3. July 1 to July 15: apply granular fertilizer 32-0-0 ammonium nitrate at a rate of one-half pound actual nitrogen per 1000 square feet.

4. September 1 to September 15: apply granular fertilizer 16-16-16 at a rate of one pound of nitrogen per 1000 square feet.

Weed Control: Notice of chemical application must be provided to Contracting Officer or designated representative no less than 48 hours prior.

1. All areas shall be kept free of weeds. Chemical and/or mechanical means may be used as appropriate.

2. Before applying herbicides, the type of weed shall be identified and the control selected accordingly, using the most effective control for the species, the location and the season.

3. Weeds shall not be allowed to grow in paved areas such as curbs, parking areas, sidewalks. Weeds may be removed manually or sprayed with an herbicide.

Dead weeds shall be removed from paved areas.

4. The Contracting Officer or Designated Representative shall be provided with the labeling (MSDS) for each herbicide proposed before the product is applied.

5. Weeds shall be controlled in turf areas. Mowing is not an acceptable method for weed control

6. Signage shall be posted in areas where herbicides have been used.

B. TREE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE

All trees and shrubs are to be trimmed or pruned to maintain existing shape and size and/or to remove all dead and/or diseased sections. All cuttings will be removed from the premises by the contractor.

All trees and shrubs shall be mulched with medium-textured organic mulch in mid-Spring. Any existing mulch should be cultivated to remove matting and new mulch applied over relatively clean, weed-free soil for a total depth of 3 inches.

C. DEBRIS REMOVAL

Litter and trash including leaves, rubbish, paper, bottles, cans and other debris shall be removed from all areas on a weekly basis.

All refuse resulting from the maintenance operation of properties shall be disposed of at locations designated by Contracting Officer or Designated Representative.

Hardscape (i.e. sidewalks, patio, driveways) shall be swept or blown free of debris weekly.

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DETAILED MAP

Square Footage Total Area- 282,500 ft²

Breakdown West/North/East Perimeter – 145,000 ft² South Perimeter – 90,000 ft² Cooling tower/EG – 14,000 ft² Large South/East Island – 13,000 ft² 23 Small areas 8,500 ft² Long North Island – 5,000 ft² Medium South/West Island – 4,500 ft² ESU Garage – 2,500 ft²

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