Attachment 1- Statement Of Work.pdf
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- 12444326Q0019
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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for summer landscape maintenance services at the Green Mountain National Forest, Rochester Ranger Station, located at 99 Ranger Road, Rochester, Vermont 05767.
The contractor shall provide recurring landscape maintenance services including mowing, trimming, debris removal, weeding, pruning, spring cleanup, gravel/sand cleanup, and mulching to maintain safe, clean, and professionally-maintained grounds consistent with USDA Forest Service standards. All labor, supervision, equipment, tools, and materials are contractor-provided. Key technical requirements include: mowing all grassed areas weekly during the growing season (May–October) at 3-inch height with trimming within 3 feet of signs, posts, and structures; removing all debris from pavement, walkways, and building perimeters using appropriate tools; completing spring cleanup by June 1 including removal of winter debris and fallen limbs; weeding landscape beds twice annually in June and August; adding mulch or stone annually to match existing materials; and pruning trees and shrubs once per year by September 30 to maintain clearance and healthy growth. The contract period includes a base year commencing upon award plus four optional years exercisable at the Government's discretion. The contractor must coordinate site access with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), maintain a kept appearance on all grounds and landscape beds, protect existing infrastructure and structures from damage, and is responsible for restoring any damaged items to original condition within 14 calendar days at no additional cost to the Government. The contractor is also responsible for all transportation of equipment, tools, materials, and personnel to and from the project site.
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| Question and Answer Document.pdf | ||
| 12444326Q0019 amendment 0001.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3-Project Map.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 2- Schedule of Items.pdf | ||
| 1449- 12444326Q0019.pdf | ||
| Attachment 4- Wage Determination.pdf | ||
| Attachment 5- Past Performance and experience.pdf | ||
| 12444326Q0019 RFQ.pdf |
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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Green Mountain National Forest
Rochester Ranger Station
Summer Landscape Maintenance
Statement of Work
March 2026
Contents
1.0 Project
2.0 General Information
3.0 Scope of Work
4.0 Period of Performance
5.0 Contractor Requirements
5.1 Damage to Government Property
6.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks
6.1 Mowing and Trimming
6.2 Debris Removal
6.3 Landscape Bed Maintenance
6.4 Shrub and Tree Pruning
7.0 Site Access
8.0 Deliverables / Schedule
9.0 Travel
1.0 Project
The Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests, Rochester Ranger Station Summer Landscape Maintenance project is located at:
99 Ranger Road Rochester, Vermont 05767 (Windsor County)
This contract provides recurring summer landscape maintenance to ensure safe, clean, and well-maintained conditions throughout the site.
2.0 General Information
The intent of this contract is to maintain the grounds, landscaped areas of the Rochester Ranger Station in a condition that promotes safety, accessibility, and a professional appearance consistent with USDA Forest Service standards.
3.0 Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, and materials necessary to perform landscape maintenance services. Services include mowing, trimming, debris removal, weeding, pruning, spring cleanup, gravel/sand cleanup, and mulching.
4.0 Period of Performance
The period of performance includes:
• Base Year – begins upon contract award
• Four (4) Option Years
Option years may be exercised at the Government’s discretion in accordance with FAR regulations.
5.0 Contractor Requirements
The contractor shall:
• Provide all personnel, equipment, and tools needed to perform work described in this Statement of Work.
• Maintain a kept appearance on all grounds, landscape beds, herbaceous growth, and grassed areas
• Protect all existing infrastructure, landscaping, and structures from damage during performance.
• Remove and properly dispose of debris off-site unless otherwise directed.
5.1 Damage to Government Property
If the contractor damages existing infrastructure, structures, vegetation, pavement, signage, or utilities, the contractor is responsible for restoring the damaged items to their original condition at no additional cost to the Government. Repairs shall be completed within 14 calendar days unless otherwise directed by the COR.
6.0 Technical Requirements
6.1 Mowing and Trimming
• Mow all grassed areas to the boundary of building perimeter, pavement edges, sidewalks, tree lines, drainage ditches, and fences.
• Maintain grass height at 3 inches.
• Trim grass/herbaceous growth within 3 feet of signs, posts, trash receptacles, barriers, outbuildings, and landscape features.
6.2 Debris Removal
• Remove gravel, leaves, fallen limbs, mowing debris, and trimmings from pavement, walkways, entrances, building perimeters, and HVAC intakes.
• Use blowers, rakes, shovels, and other appropriate tools.
• No debris may remain on sidewalks or roads after maintenance.
6.3 Landscape Bed Maintenance
• Spring cleanup by June 1 includes removal of winter debris (sand, sticks, gravel) on pavement and sidewalks and removal of fallen limbs or debris in grassed areas.
• Weeding landscape beds twice per year (June & August).
• Add mulch or stone annually, matching existing materials.
6.4 Shrub and Tree Pruning
• Prune trees and shrubs once per year to maintain clearance, visibility, and healthy growth.
7.0 Site Access
The contractor shall coordinate site access with the COR. The site is controlled by a locked gate. Access instructions or keys will be issued by the COR. The contractor is responsible for securing the gate upon entering and leaving.
8.0 Deliverables / Schedule
Item No. Deliverable Due / Frequency 0001 Mowing, Trimming, Blowing Weekly during growing season (May–October)
0002 Landscaping Spring cleanup by June 1; pruning by Sept 30; weeding in June & August; mulch annually.
9.0 Travel
The contractor is responsible for transportation of all contractor-owned equipment, tools, materials, and personnel to and from the project site.
| 1.0 Project |
| 2.0 General Information |
| 3.0 Scope of Work |
| 4.0 Period of Performance |
| 5.0 Contractor Requirements |
| 5.1 Damage to Government Property |
| 6.0 Technical Requirements |
| 6.1 Mowing and Trimming |
| 6.2 Debris Removal |
| 6.3 Landscape Bed Maintenance |
| 6.4 Shrub and Tree Pruning |
| 7.0 Site Access |
| 8.0 Deliverables / Schedule |
| 9.0 Travel |
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