Attachment 2 - Statement of Work.docx

MARLINTON RANGER DISTRICT MOWING CONTRACT

STATEMENT OF WORK

MOWING, WEED-EATING/TRIMMING, AND LEAF REMOVAL

TO INCLUDE: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, GOVERNMENT QUARTERS, AND WAREHOUSE SITES

NEW CONTRACT ACTION WITH PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE TO BEGIN:

Base Period : Date of Award – 12/31/2025 Option Year #1: 01/01/2026 – 12/31/2026 Option Year #2: 01/01/2027 – 12/31/2027 Option Year #3: 01/01/2028 – 12/31/2028 Option Year #4: 01/01/2029 – 12/31/2029

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

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

· Areas around the Administrative Office and Annex

· All buildings

· Bank areas, signs, trees, fences, and road culverts (including the Forest Service sign located on Route 39 at the entrance to Cemetery Rd.)

· Employee and Guest parking areas

· Along Cemetery Rd. from the Administrative Office down to the Town of Marlinton water tank (a couple of passes along the road edge only)

· 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 Government Quarters located on Administrative Grounds to include:

· Area around house and grounds

· All buildings and fences (including a fence around the garden if applicable)

· Bank areas, trees, and 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 in the back of the warehouse

· Areas around hazardous materials building

· 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 the 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 with the exception of the Warehouse area. This area is a locked, secure area and must be serviced Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm

· 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