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This statement of work describes a greenhouse ground cover replacement project for the USDA Agricultural Research Service. The project requires removing existing gravel from a 6,000 square foot greenhouse floor at the National Clonal Germplasm Repository for Citrus & Dates in Riverside, California and installing a water-permeable and weed-suppressive lining. Specifically, the contractor will remove gravel, level the soil, and place and anchor Ludvig Svensson black lined ground cover to fit the area. The contractor must coordinate with repository personnel to avoid exposing plants during the project and dispose of any trash responsibly.

The related federal contract opportunity is a solicitation issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Pacific West Area to replace the gravel greenhouse floor covering in Riverside, California.

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NCGRCD Greenhouse Ground Covers Statement of Work 2023-06-27

Program Need and Justification

The USDA-ARS National Clonal Germplasm Repository for Citrus & Dates (NCGRCD) in Riverside, California utilizes approximately 6,000 sq ft of Government-owned greenhouse space in which it maintains germplasm accessions and carries out research. The greenhouse currently has gravel floors over bare soil with a central concrete walkway. The Government needs to replace the gravel with a water-permeable, weed-suppressive covering.

Project Requirements

Existing greenhouse is a Conley Manufacturing designed, manufactured, and installed greenhouse of approximately 36 ft wide X 168 long X 15 ft high (at gable). The greenhouse currently has gravel floors over bare soil with a central concrete walkway.

Description of work

Coordinate with NCGRCD personnel in order to avoid exposure of trees during project. This will require one door of the 2-door vestibule area to be closed at all times.

Contractor shall remove existing gravel from greenhouse floor and deposit on flat area to the north of the greenhouse, below the greenhouse pad. Gravel shall be spread so as to be flat and drivable.

Contractor shall level soil beneath gravel and place Ludvig Svensson ground cover black lined on soil. Ground cover shall be cut to fit area and anchored with appropriately sized spikes.

Contractor shall remove and dispose of any trash in a responsible manner.

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