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. STATEMENT OF WORK LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE SERVICES

LEMOORE NAS COMMISSARY

Location: Lemoore Commissary Address: Bldg. 795 Reeves Blvd. Naval Air Station, Lemoore CA, 93246 Areas of responsibility to be serviced include: lawn, ground cover, mulch bed areas WORK PERFORMANCE: The contractor is responsible for providing all essential supervision, personneL labor, tools, supplies, equipment,and transportation needed to carry out the landscaping maintenance services as required in this contract. Lawn/Grounds maintenance service shall include grass mowing, lawn, edging, pruning, mulching, fertilization of shrubs & ground covers, and weed/control removal.

Inspection and adjustment of the irrigation system, spray application for control of the Bermuda grass located in the planter beds, spray for weed control in the cracks,in the curbs and in the sidewalks,as well as blow down the entry way to rid of debris.

WORK SCHEDULE: Day and time of all work performed under this purchase order must be arranged in advance with the Commissary Officer or Authorized Representative, to prevent interference with patrons and normal operation of the Commissary. Contractor must perform the service on Monday when the store is closed. Contractor must obtain approval in advance from the Commissary Officer or Authorized Representative for any deviations from this work schedule. If services cannot be performed due to inclement weather, contractor will reschedule/perform within the week. No scheduled work is to be performed on Federal holidays.

DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS: For all services performed all debris shall be collected at the end of each day's work and legally disposed of off-base. Selection of the debris disposal site shall be the contractor's responsibility.

STORAGE AREA: Contractor's tools, equipment and associated lawn care materials may not be stored on the Government installation. The contractor shall bring all necessary lawn care materials to the site and remove them at the end of each day's work.

DAMAGE TO GOVERNMENT FACILITIES: Damage to any facility,property (government or patron) exterior equipment, or systems caused by the contractor as a result of work performed under this contract shall be repaired by the contractor at his/her own expense. The contractor shall be required to repair or replace all items and components to return the damaged area to its condition before the damage incident.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED UTILITIES: While working on the site, and with prior coordination with the Store Director and/or Authorized Representative the contractor may use existing power and water sources as supplied by the Government to facilitate the completion of the work.

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL: Contractor employees are required to identify themselves as contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as contractor personneL and displaying distinguishing badges or other visible identification for meeting with Government personnel. The contract requires contractor personnel to appropriately identify themselves as contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence.

CONTRACTOR ATTIRE: The contractor and the contractor's employees shall be required to wear company emblazoned shirts and any additionaljob-specific attire at all times. Long pants are recommended, but walking shorts with pockets will be acceptable. Revealing clothing or clothing with obscene or inflammatory designs, slogan or remarks shall not be permitted.

LAWN CARE MAINTENANCE: (Mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, bed definition, and leaf/straw/needle removaL weed control and fertilization). Performed 24 times per year.

**MOWING: Lawn areas shall be mowed to a height of 3 inches to maintain healthy appearance depending on grass type using a mulching method. Litter and trash within defined areas of responsibility shall be removed within lawn or shrub areas prior to mowing. Care should be exercised to prevent damage to existing trees, shrubs, bushes, flower beds and lawn irrigation equipment, if applicable. Mowing debris will be removed from sidewalks in front of the Commissary.

**TRIMMING: The contractor shall trim areas inaccessible by the mower to include, but not be limited to, fences, fence posts, sidewalks, drives, curbs, foundations, shrubs, trees, flower beds and other obstructions. Trimming needs shall not be exclusive to: bushes, trees, other vegetation currently on site. Trimming debris must be removed. Dead or dying trees shall be reported to the Commissary Officer, or his/her designated representative. Contractor is not responsible for tree removal services.

**EDGING: The contractor is required to edge all existing sidewalks and drives within their designated area of responsibility, and ensure the removal of edging debris.

***BED DEFINITION: The contractor is required to maintain sharp, evenly defined bed definition. Initial edging shall be completed on the first performance date. All edges shall be cut uniformly and edging debris must be removed.

**LEAF AND STRAW REMOVAL: The contractor shall collect leaves, straw and pine needles from areas of responsibility. Debris may be raked or gathered using either power or manual equipment. Debris must be collected and transported off-post to an approved dumpsite.

**WEEDING: The contractor shall remove weeds and unwanted grass sprouts in identified areas of responsibility. Use of a spray herbicide to kill weeds and grass sprouts "in place" will not be permitted without prior approval of the Commissary Officer and submission of the required Safety Data Sheets (SDS). For mulch areas, the contractor shall pull weeds or use herbicide to provide weed control The contractor is responsible for replacing, at no additional cost to the Government, any ornamental shrubs, trees, or grass damaged as a result of the application of herbicides, fertilizers, or other chemicals. Bare spots will be treated and seeded as needed.

1. The contractor shall remove weeds and grass sprouts from flower beds, shrubs beds, tree rings, and pavement/sidewalk cracks. The contractor should physically remove weed from the area by pulling out or by "weed eating" without damaging the shrubs, flowers, or other landscaping plants and decorations. Use of a spray herbicide to kill weeds and grass sprouts "in place" will not be permitted without prior approval of the Commissary Officer and submission of the required Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

For lawn areas, the contractor shall pull weeds or use herbicide to provide weed control. The contractor is responsible for replacing, at no cost to the Government, any ornamental shrubs, trees, or grass damaged as a result of the application of herbicides, fertilizers, or other chemicals.2.

MULCHING: Initial mulch application will be required upon contract start and maintained. Mulch type and color must be consistent with current item. Application shall be spread evenly to a depth no less than three inches and maintained weed free. Removal and replacement shall be completed once per year after the initial application. Mulch removal debris must be removed. Performed once a year.

PRUNING (SHRUBS): Shrubs (excluding mature trees) shall be maintained/pruned as per the contract schedule. Shrubs shall be pruned to present a clean, neat and professional appearance. Shrubbery shall be trimmed to allow ease of cleaning underneath the shrub, to prevent blockage of windows, doors and access to utility meters and other equipment. Shrubbery should be pruned to allow the proper operation of adjacent HVAC and other exterior equipment units. Dead or dying shrubs shall be removed as approved by the Commissary Officer. Pruning debris must be removed and transported off-base to an approved dumpsite. Performed twice a year.

HERBICIDES, FERTILIZERS AND OTHER CHEMICALS: Herbicides, fertilizers, and other chemicals shall be used in strict compliance with all EPA, state, local and installation regulations. Fertilizer and limestone shall be applied according to the line -item schedule. After application of fertilizer, weed killer, or other chemicals, the contractor will notify the Commissary Officer so the lawn may be watered as necessary.

INVOICING: Contractor shall submit invoices in the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system on a monthly basis. Proof of Service ticket shall be uploaded in WAWF and indicate dates of service in addition to the specific service(s) performed. When work is completed, contractor shall either a) obtain a signature from an Authorized Store Representative on the Proof of Service ticket before departing or b) by sending a digital copy of the Proof of

Service ticket later in the day to the store POC. The latter option will only be in circumstances where work was completed before the store opened or after it closed, when no authorized personnel were present. Authorized personnel to print, sign and receive Proof of Service tickets will be determined by the Store Director.

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