Attachment 2 Performance Work Statement.pdf

Performance Work Statement

1.1 Description of Services and Introduction

The intent of this contract is to provide mowing services at the Timbre Ridge Dam and Vesuvius Lake Dam. The mowing season will be from April 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023 for the base and two option years.

The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, and supplies necessary for the mowing services in accordance with the technical specifications listed below. The contractor must abide by OSHA standards for work performed. The contractor shall have suitable and adequate equipment and trained personnel to complete the work in accordance with all specifications.

There is NO site visit scheduled for this project. Interested parties are encouraged to utilize the maps to conduct their own site visit prior to submitting their bids.

MOWING ACREAGES SHOWN ON THE MAPS ARE APPROXIMATE. EXISTING MOWED

BOUNDARIES EVIDENT ON THE GROUND AT EACH SITE TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER

MOWING LIMITS SHOWN ON THE MAPS. THE MAPS ARE FOR ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY.

1.2 Background

Mowing and trimming is necessary at the Timbre Ridge Dam and the Lake Vesuvius Dam to maintain structural integrity and aesthetics and facilitate ongoing operation and maintenance.

A. The Timbre Ridge Dam area encompasses approximately 4.3 +/- acres. This area shall be mowed and weed-trimmed two times per year (once in May and once in September).

The dam has moderate steep slopes. Tractors, brush mowers, weed trimmers with string and cutting blades will be required.

B. The Lake Vesuvius Dam area encompasses approximately 1.4 +/- acres. This area shall be mowed and weed trimmed eight (8) times per year (approximately once per month during the growing season). The dam has moderate steep slopes. Tractors, brush mowers, weed trimmers with string and cutting blades will be required.

1.3 Objectives

The primary objective is to maintain the Timbre Ridge Dam and Lake Vesuvius Dam through mowing, weed trimming, and tree sapling removal twice per year for Timbre Ridge Dam (once in May and once in September) and eight times per year for Lake Vesuvius Dam (approximately once per month during the growing season). During the peak growing season, additional mowing may be required. All work shall meet industry standards for groundskeeping best management practices.

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At a minimum, the contractor shall:

• Mow and weed trim the areas within the boundaries illustrated on the mowing map.

• Cut tree saplings along the water’s edge.

• Trim riprap areas and drain outlet areas.

1.4 Location and Description

Timbre Ridge dam is located near the community of Yarico, OH in Lawrence County off

Scottown-Lecta Rd, coordinates: 38°39'18.1" N; 82°22'43.3" W. Lake Vesuvius Dam is located with the Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area near the community of Pedro, OH in Lawrence County off Ellisonville- Paddle Creek Rd, coordinates: 38°36'22.3"N 82°37'55.3"W . See the location maps.

1.5 Technical Specifications

The Contractor and its representatives must maintain a neat and orderly appearance and carry themselves in a professional manner while performing work on National Forest property. The mowing, weed trimming, and tree sapling removal activities will be performed in the area illustrated on the mowing maps. The vegetation on the dam slopes shall be mowed to a maximum height of 4 to 6 inches, and tree saplings shall be cut flush with the ground. The cut saplings shall be deposited in the designated area shown on the mowing maps.

Weed trimming within the riprap areas shall result in the entire riprap surface being visible after work is completed. Weed trimming activities in the drain outlet areas shall result in all brush, weeds, and tree saplings removed to the specified height within a 15 foot radius of the protruding outlet pipe.

No work is to be performed on weekends or holidays. All areas shall be mowed and trimmed in a manner that will not, in any way, damage structures, signs, posts, or any Forest Service property located within the designated area. The contractor is responsible for all damage incurred to Forest Service grounds, structures, vehicles, or property of the public resulting from the services performed.

Contractor shall note that there is an existing water valve located on the downstream slope of the Timbre Ridge Dam. Care shall be taken to not damage the valve with mowing equipment. If the valve is damaged, the Contractor shall notify the CO and COR immediately. The Contractor will be responsible for any repairs at no cost to the Forest Service. Equipment, materials, tools, etc. shall be confined so as not to unduly encumber the premises and no equipment shall be left on the premises once services have been performed.

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms

The weekend is defined as Saturday and Sunday. Recognized holidays are those listed in the OPM Federal holiday schedule.

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