Attachment 2 - SOW - Petersburg Mowing.docx

CHEAT-POTOMAC RANGER DISTRICT

PETERSBURG OFFICE

STATEMENT OF WORK

MOWING, WEED-EATING/TRIMMING, AND LEAF REMOVAL

TO INCLUDE: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND WAREHOUSE SITE

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: September 4, 2023 – September 3, 2024

***LAWNCARE (MOWING, WEED EATING/TRIMMING, LEAF REMOVAL) FOR THE CHEAT-POTOMAC RANGER DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE SITES IN PETERSBURG (to include Annex) AND WAREHOUSE AT LEAST ONE TIME PER WEEK DURING THE GROWING SEASON (APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER) OR AS NEEDED***

Mowing, Weed Eating/Trimming at Administrative Office and Annex Grounds to include:

· Areas around Administrative Office and Annex

· All buildings

· Informational kiosk and bench

· Bank areas, signs, trees, fences, water treatment plant, and road culverts

· Employee and Guest parking areas

· Other obstacles

· Removing organic debris from hardened surfaces (sidewalks, stairs, entryways, other walkways, and pavement)

· Edge all sidewalks, flower beds, and parking lots to obtain a neat appearance.

· Remove and properly dispose of lawn debris (within reason) including leaves, limbs, trash, and large amounts of vegetation generated from mowing and weed eating/trimming activity.

Mowing and Weed Eating/Trimming at the Warehouse located on the Administrative Grounds to include:

· Grounds in front of the warehouse

· Grounds along sides of the warehouse

· Areas around hazardous materials building.

· Field and bank area behind the parking area

· Areas along the road leading to the warehouse.

· Fences and other obstacles

· Remove and properly dispose of lawn debris (within reason) including leaves, limbs, trash, and large amounts of vegetation generated from mowing and weed eating/trimming activity.

Seasonally: In the fall months, perform services as stated above to include removal and proper disposal of leaf litter from:

· Ditches around Administrative Office, Annex, House, and Warehouse

· Hardened surfaces (walkways, stairs, entryways, guest and employee parking lots)

· Removal of leaf litter will be on an “as needed” basis.

Contractor Responsibilities:

· Contractor will supply all labor, equipment, and materials to perform the work described above.

· Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of repair due to any damages by his operations to building, vehicles, other structures, or improvements.

· Mowing and weed eating/trimming will be required at a minimum of once a week during the growing season but may be needed more often than once a week. When growing season slows down, mowing, weed eating/trimming may not be needed as often, therefore, services during these times will be on an “as needed” basis.

· Safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to Contractor operations and activities.

· Should damage occur, the Contractor shall replace or repair the damage(s) at no cost to the Government.

· If the contractor fails or refuses to make such repair or replacement, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost, which may be deducted from the contracted price.

· Notification of damages must be reported as soon as possible, and the proper reports must be completed and filed within 5 days of the occurrence.

· Contractor shall store all equipment and supplies off premises.

· Contractor is responsible for the clean-up of all hazardous spillages.

Other:

· All work/services can be performed Monday – Sunday except for the Warehouse area. This area is a locked, secure area and must be serviced Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

· Herbicide/Pesticide Application: The use of herbicides/pesticides is prohibited. Only certified Government Employees are permitted to use herbicides/pesticides on premises.

· Burning of material and debris is prohibited.

SURVEILLANCE: The government contracting officer’s representative (COR) will receive complaints from Station personnel and pass them to the Contractor’s quality control inspector (QCI) for correction.

STANDARD: 95% of all facilities are without customer complaints for the month or service period. For example, the QA should receive no more than 4 customer complaints during the service period. The QA shall notify the contracting officer for appropriate action if any of the above exceed five customer complaints.