Attachment 3 PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

GROUND MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN CAMP SWISS-SWEDE

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Grounds Maintenance Services for Camp Swiss-Swede. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein.

1.1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/INTRODUCTION: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform grounds maintenance at Camp Swiss-Swede as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), specified in Part 5 which is Specific Tasks, except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards of this PWS.

1.2. BACKGROUND: Area of work, identifying the service areas, is shown on location map as described in the Attachment 1.

1.3. OBJECTIVES: The Contractor shall ensure all work accomplished maintains and presents a healthy, uniform, clean, neat, and professional appearance to all grounds included and covered by this contract in support of mission requirements for users, residents, and visitors to the installation.

1.4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12 months Option Years. The POP is as follows:

Base Period: 1 April 2022 – 31 March 2023 Option Period I: 1 April 2023 – 31 March 2024 Option Period II: 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025 Option Period III: 1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026 Option Period IV: 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027

1.5. GENERAL INFORMATION:

1.5.1. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Camp Swiss-Swede.

1.5.2. Type of Contract: The Government will award a Hybrid Contract with Firm Fixed Price CLINs and Requirement CLINs.

1.5.3. Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall responsible for conducting business between the hours of 0730 to 1630 or during daylight hours , Monday through Friday except Korean Legal Holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

1.5.4. ROK legal Holidays:. The Contractor’s performance shall not be required on the ROK legal holidays listed below

(1) 1 and 2 January (New Year’s Day)

(2) 31 December, 1 and 2 January on the Lunar Calendar (Lunar New Year’s Day)

(3) 1 March (Independence Movement Day)

(4) 1 May (Labor Day)

(5) 5 May (Children’s Day)

(6) 8 April on the Lunar Calendar (Buddha’s Birthday)

(7) 6 June (Memorial Day)

(8) 15 August (Liberation Day)

(9) 14, 15 and 16 August on the Lunar Calendar (Chu-Sok)

(10) 3 October (National Foundation Day)

(11) 9 October (Hangul Day)

(12) 25 December (Christmas Day)

1.5.5. Scheduling: The Contractor must submit a monthly schedule to the COR for approval at least seven (7) calendar days before starting of following month. The schedule shall provide areas, number of workers, and equipment, and a time frame of the ground maintenance. No changes to the schedule shall be made without prior approval by COR.

1.5.6. Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control plan to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s QCP is the means by which the Contractor assures that the work complies with the requirement of the contract. An electronic copy of a comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted to the COR within ten (10) Calendar days after award contract. At minimum, the QCP shall include the following:

1.5.6.1. The Contractor’s QCP shall contain, as a minimum, the following items:

1.5.6.1.1. A description of the inspection system to cover all services. Description shall include specifies as to the areas to be inspected on a scheduled and unscheduled basis, frequency of inspections, and the title and organizational placement of the inspector(s).

1.5.6.1.2. A description of the methods to be used for identifying and preventing defects in the quality of service performed.

1.5.6.1.3. A description of how the records will be kept. Records must document all inspections and corrective or preventive actions taken.

1.5.6.2. Records of inspections shall be kept and made available to the Government throughout the contract performance period and for the period after contract completion until final settlement of any claims under this contract.

1.5.7. Contracting Officer (KO). The KO is the only person legally authorized to direct changes in any of the requirements under this contract, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, said authority remains solely with the KO. In the event the Contractor makes any change at the direction of any person other than the KO, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and solely at the risk of the Contractor. All contract administration will be effected by the KO. Communications pertaining to contractual administrative matters shall be addressed to the KO. No changes in or deviation from the terms and conditions shall be affected, without a written modification to the contract, executed by the KO authorizing such changes.

The KO will approve all submittals and plans required in this PWS.

1.5.8. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The KO will appoint a COR during the performance of this contract. Additional Government personnel may be assigned to assist in contract oversight IAW AR 70-13, Management and Oversight of Service Acquisitions. The COR will perform IAW the responsibilities and duties identified in the appointment letter and a copy of the letter will be sent to the Contractor.

1.5.9. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION.

1.5.9.1. Prime Contractor’s Registration: The Prime Contractor shall possess a business registration for the business item/category of “Landscaping Service (조경용역)” issued by the ROK Government National Tax Service (국세청).

1.5.9.2. Prime Contractor’s Prior Experience: The Prime Contractor shall have at least two (2) years of past experience in performing same amount of size or larger ground maintenance services within the last five (5) years from the solicitation closing date.

1.5.10. CONTRACT MANAGER (CM):

1.5.10.1. CM’s Qualification: The CM shall have at least two (2) years of experience as a CM on the same or similar projects related to this requirement (similar in size and complexity of the work) within the last five (5) years from the solicitation closing date.

1.5.10.2. The Contractor shall provide an on-site contract manager (CM) to interact with government representatives and to supervise the contractor’s performance under this contract. The name of this person shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer.

1.5.10.3. The CM shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level that will enable them to perform all assigned duties.

1.5.10.4. The CM shall fully understand the requirements of this contract and shall report to the COR any problems encountered in any of the facilities covered by this contract. The CM shall demonstrate adequate knowledge of equipment, tools and techniques, and shall be able to recognize situation or circumstance under defined in this PWS that may be hazardous to the facilities or to personnel. Immediately upon recognition of such situation and/or circumstances, the CM shall notify the KO and/or the COR.

1.5.11. IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES: The Contractor’s personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as a Contractor. All Contractor personnel shall be identifiable by wearing a clearly visible, readable identification badge and vest with reflective material made of durable material, consisting of the Contractor’s company name, employee’s name in English. These badges shall be consecutively numbered and made accountable by the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide a list of badge numbers and personnel to the Contracting Officer’s Representative no later than ten (10) Calendar days after contract award and shall be updated as changes occur.

1.5.12. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL CONDUCT: The Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that any Contractor employees providing services under this contract conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. The Contractor shall remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. In accordance with DOD Directive 5500.7-R, “Joint Ethics Regulation”, Contractor employees must avoid being improperly influenced in the execution of their duties under the contract. Particular attention should be paid to acceptance of gifts/ gratuities, and on non- disclosure of sensitive or classified information. The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 U.S. C 423 relative to release of acquisition related information or actions or discussions which may prejudice future competitions. The Contractor shall ensure no Contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on the installation.

1.5.13. BASE PASS:

1.5.13.1. A list of personnel and equipment shall be submitted to the COR for Base Pass and Vehicle Permit processing within ten (10) Calendar days of contract award. All Contractor employees and representatives shall have in their possession a Korean Citizen Identification Card during performance under this contract.

1.5.13.2. The Contractor shall ensure that employees have a current and valid driver’s license before allowing the employee to operate a Contractor-owned vehicle on the base. The Contractor and its employees shall comply with all security requirements imposed by the local installation commander at all times while on the military installation. Any Contractor traffic violations may result in the denial of driving privileges on the installations.

A copy of all licenses shall be provided to the COR ten (10) Calendar days of contract award.

1.5.13.3. All Contractor employees shall abide by all Government installation regulations during performance under this contract.

1.5.13.4. The CM will be authorized escort privileges for people working under this contract and only during hours stated under this contract. If the additional employee require escort privilege to perform contract requirement, the Contractor shall submit the written document with to a COR for approval.

1.5.14. SAFETY:

1.5.14.1. Safety Requirements: The Contractor shall insure that safety precautions are taken during the performance of this contract to protect the lives of Contractor personnel, the property of the U.S. Government, the Republic of Korea, as well as the private individuals and firms who may be exposed to or endangered by the Contractor’s actions to maintain minimal accidents/incidents, zero loss of life and minimal damage to property.

The Contractor shall submit safety plan to the COR within ten (10) Calendar days after award of this contract. The safety plan shall clearly describe the Contractor’s Safety training, safety method, and practices such as standardized procedures to monitor performance, identify discrepancies, and take corrective action to prevent re-occurrence of any safety issue. The safety plan shall be confirmed and accepted by COR within five (5) Working days if there is any changes after COR review. The safety plan shall comply with EM 385-1-1, the US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual and the Korean Occupational Safety and Health Act (KOSHA).

The Contractor shall take measures to protect pedestrians from flying debris during grass cutting, edging, trimming, and sweeping (blowers) operations. The Contractor shall exercise safety and health precautions as necessary to prevent safety hazards to personnel, materials, and equipment. Unsafe practices and/or conditions will be immediately called to the attention of the Contract Manager for remedial or corrective action. Conditions beyond the Contractor’s responsibility will be referred to the COR for corrective action. Contractor’s employees shall be thoroughly indoctrinated on safe operating procedures and precautions essential to the accomplishment of their tasks. Safety measures shall be implemented and adhered to by the Contractor.

1.5.14.2. Accident Investigations, Reports, and Logs: The safety plan shall include a copy of the Contractor’s accident investigation reporting format, and logs. Report all accidents as soon as possible but not more than 30 minutes of accident occurrence to the Contracting Officer/Representative (KO/COR). The Contractor shall thoroughly investigate the accident and submit the findings of the investigation along with appropriate corrective actions to the KO/COR in the accident investigation reporting format as soon as possible but no later than five (5) working days following the accident. Implement corrective actions as soon as reasonably possible. The accident investigation reporting format shall include at a minimum:

(1) Contract Number and Contract Name/Description

(2) Name of Contractor

(3) Date/Time of Accident

(4) Date report was completed

(5) Detail description of events that lead to the accident

(6) Root cause of accident

(7) Corrective action(s) to prevent recurrence

1.5.14.3. The following require immediate accident notification and written accident report:

(8) A fatality

(9) A permanent total or permanent partial disability

(10) The hospitalization of three or more people resulting from a single occurrence

(11) Property damage of $200.00 or more

1.5.14.4. The Contractor shall immediately correct all safety deficiencies upon notification of the deficiencies by the COR/Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR)/ Quality Assurance Representative (QAR), and shall notify the COR of the corrective action to be taken.

1.5.15. Anti-Terrorism and Operations Security (OPSEC)

1.5.15.1. AT LEVEL I TRAINING: The contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled-access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after the contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil

1.5.15.2. ACCESS AND GENERAL PROTECTION/SECURITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES: The Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.5.15.2.1. For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation: Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.5.15.3. iWATCH TRAINING: The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 14 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

1.5.15.4. Requirement for OPSEC Training: Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter.

1.5.16. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY: The Contractor service requirement are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success:

Performance Objective

Standard AQL Method of

Surveillance Remedy

Para 5.1.1.

Grass Cutting

Grass height shall not higher than specified in PWS, and cut grass shall present an even and uniform appearance.

98% Random and periodic inspection

Re-performance of the work within 24 hours of notification

Para 5.1.2.

Raking Leaves

Fallen leaves and debris shall be collected, and removed the collective materials from the installation at the end of each workday

98% Random and periodic inspection

Re-performance of the work within 24 hours of notification

Para 5.2.1.

Clearing Perimeter Fence

All of arrow root vines shall be removed from the fence, and all the trees and bushes shall be cut and trimmed on 2 meters in and outside of the perimeter fence

98% Final inspection

Re-performance of the work within 24 hours of notification

Para 5.2.2.

Cleaning Wetland around Blue Bridge

All of bushes and trees shall be cut and removed from the Wetland

98% Final inspection

Re-performance of the work within 24 hours of notification

1.5.17. SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING (SCR)

1.5.17.1. Reporting Labor Hours. The Contractor shall report all contract manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The Contractor shall completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address: www.sam.gov

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. Contractor Acquired Property. Property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the Contractor for performing a contract and to which the Government has title.

2.1.3. Contract Manager (CM). A person with authority make on-site decisions on behalf of the Contractor on contract matters.

2.1.4. Contracting Officer (KO. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.5. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications.

This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.6. Debris. Includes, but is not limited to paper, cans, bottles, limbs and branches, pine straw and pine cones, leaves, rocks, and other similar items.

2.1.7. Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the http://www.sam.gov/

Performance Work Statement.

2.1.8. Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.9. Equipment. A tangible item that is functionally complete for its intended purpose, durable, nonexpendable, and needed for the performance of a contract. Equipment is not intended for sale, and does not ordinarily lose its identity or become a component part of another article when put into use. Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling.

2.1.10. Government Furnished Property. Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government- furnished property also includes Contractor-acquired property if the Contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

2.1.11. Government Property. All property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government-furnished property and Contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

2.1.12. Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.13. Loss of Government Property. Unintended, unforeseen or accidental loss, damage, or destruction of Government property that reduces the Government’s expected economic benefits of the property. Loss of Government property does not include occurrences such as purposeful destructive testing, obsolescence, normal wear and tear, or manufacturing defects. Loss of Government property includes, but is not limited to:

(1) Items that cannot be found after a reasonable search

(2) Theft

(3) Damage resulting in unexpected harm to property requiring repair to restore the item to usable condition; or

(4) Destruction resulting from incidents that render the item useless for its intended purpose or beyond economical repair

2.1.14. Material. Property that may be consumed or expended during the performance of a contract, component parts of a higher assembly, or items that lose their individual identity through incorporation into an end-item.

Material does not include equipment, special tooling, and special test equipment or real property.

2.1.15. Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.16. Property. All tangible property, both real and personal.

2.1.17. Property Administrator. An authorized representative of the KO appointed in accordance with agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requirements and obligations relating to Government property in the possession of a Contractor.

2.1.18. Property Records. Records created and maintained by the Contractor in support of its stewardship responsibilities for the management of Government property.

2.1.19. Provide. To furnish, as in Government-furnished property, or to acquire, as in Contractor-acquired property.

2.1.20. Pruning. Selectively removing unwanted growth to make a plant or tree grow or respond in a desired manner.

2.1.21. Quality Assurance. The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.22. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. An organized document written by the government specifying the surveillance methodology used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

2.1.23. Quality Control. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.24. Real Property. See Federal Management Regulation 102-71.20 (41 CFR 102-71.20).

2.1.25. Sensitive Property. Property potentially dangerous to the public safety or security if stolen, lost or misplaced or that shall be subject to exceptional physical security, protection, control, and accountability.

Examples include weapons, ammunition, explosives, controlled substances, radioactive materials, hazardous materials or wastes, or precious metals.

2.1.26. Trimming. Cutting of grass and other vegetation around grounds obstacles that prevent mowing.

2.1.27. Unit Acquisition Cost.

(1) For Government-furnished property, the dollar value assigned by the Government and identified in the contract; and

(2) For Contractor-acquired property, the cost derived from the Contractor’s records that reflect consistently applied generally accepted accounting principles

2.1.28. Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF): A secure web based system for electronic invoicing, receipt, and acceptance. WAWF allows government vendors to submit and track invoices and receipt/acceptance documents over the web and allows government personnel to process those invoices in a real-time, paperless environment.

2.1.29. Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.30. Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.1.31. Vegetation. 6 inches or over height of grass and bush and tree shoots.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative

AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

AR Army Regulation CAP Contractor Acquired Property CFR Code of Federal Regulations CM Contract Manager COR Contracting Officer Representative DA Department of the Army DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DOD Department of Defense

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation GFP Government-Furnished Property KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest ODC Other Direct Costs PA Property Administrator PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Plan TE Technical Exhibit WAWF Wide Area Work Flow

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

3.1. Facilities: None

3.2. Utility: The Government will provide utilities, such as water and electricity without charge. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities.

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2. The Contractor shall furnish a sufficient number of vehicles suitable for the transportation of personnel, materials, and equipment for use in the performance of this contract. The contractor’s motor vehicles shall be operated and maintained in accordance with applicable local vehicle standards, USFK Regulation 190-1, Army installation regulations, and shall be maintained in a serviceable condition. The Contractor shall display its company name, and telephone number on all vehicles to be used in the performance of grounds maintenance activities.

4.3. The Contractor shall furnish all the equipment and its related items, such as fuel oil and gasoline for use in Vehicles and equipment necessary to perform grounds maintenance services.

4.4. Equipment for execution of this contract is the responsibility of the contractor. All equipment used under this contract will be inspected by the COR/QAE prior to its use. If the equipment is at any time deemed unsafe or unserviceable by the COR/QAE, the Contractor shall remove equipment from the post within 24 hours or have it repaired to provide a safe and continuing operation. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that the equipment shall be of the appropriate type for the work to be accomplished, that it is in a safe operating condition, that it is used in a safe manner, and that it is used in a safe environment and condition. The Contractor shall submit a list of equipment as a part of technical proposal.

4.5. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the Army Regulation 420-1, Chapter 25, Section VIII, located on the Web Page, http://www.apd.army.mil/. The Contractor shall provide suitable fire extinguishers at any material storage area and/or office area used or constructed by the Contractor.

http://www.apd.army.mil/

4.6. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE: The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, local and installation environmental laws, rules and plans. The Contractor shall use and store all materials, chemicals, and equipment used in the performance of services on the installation in accordance with industry standards, local, federal and state laws, and according to manufactures' recommendations. The Contractor will submit Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for COR approval on all materials 15 days prior to use. The Contractor shall make all environmental and hazardous material records available at the beginning of the next duty day after the Government’s request to view the records.

5. SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1. FIRM FIXED PRICED PORTION OF WORK: The Contractor shall provide the following firm fixed priced ground maintenance services in accordance with the following provisions and technical specifications.

5.1.1. GRASS CUTTING.

5.1.1.1. The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, tools equipment and transportation required for grass cutting services.

5.1.1.2. The Contractor shall mow the grass at the designated areas as specified in Attachment #1 during greenery season (April thru October).

5.1.1.3. The Contractor shall mow grass only when the minimum height of six (6) inches is reached or exceeded for approx. 11 Acres of Camp Swiss-Swede areas. The Contractor shall set the mower height to three (3) inches for all areas.

5.1.1.4. Before operating weed eaters, power mowers or riding mowers, the Contractor shall clear the area of any wire, bottles, cans, rocks, stones, loose trash or any other debris which may cause damage to real property, vehicles and injury to personnel. The Contractor shall dispose of these items off base at the Contractor’s expense.

5.1.1.5. The Contractor shall ensure the cut grass presents an even and uniform appearance.

5.1.1.6. Concurrent with each mowing cycle, the Contractor shall trim and edge the grass along building, structures, curbs, sidewalks, walks, ditch-lines, tree plant beds, hedges, fences, shrubs, wear outlets, signs, valve boxes, driveways, and roadways. The Contractor shall trim the grass so that its height does not exceed height of the adjacent mowed grass.

5.1.1.7. The Contractor shall trim grass around trees, shrubs, flower beds, facilities, fence lines, ditch-lines, and any ground protrusions concurrently with mowing. The Contractor shall trim carefully to ensure trees, shrubs, flowers, facilities, and protrusions are not damaged, and shall ensure that the height of the trimmed grass does not exceed height of the adjacent mowed grass.

5.1.1.8. The Contractor shall edge all sidewalks and curbs concurrently with mowing, to ensure there is a clean ½ (Half) inch to 1 (one)-inch break line between the grass and concrete, with no overlapping of grass.

The Contractor shall remove all weeds from cracks in sidewalks, pads, ditch-lines, pavement, and curbs joints.

5.1.1.9. Any areas damaged by the Contractor shall be repaired by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government, to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer or COR.

5.1.1.10. The Contractor shall remove grass cuttings from cracks and expansion joints in sidewalks, curbs, pavements, ditch-lines, and gutters at the end of each workday and after each grass cutting cycle. At the end of each day of grass cutting services, the Contractor shall remove all grass cuttings from the installation.

5.1.1.11. When cutting grass around the fuel tank areas identified, the Contractor shall not use grass cutting equipment powered by electrical motors or internal combustion engines. The Contractor shall trim the grass so that its height does not exceed height of the adjacent mowed grass.

5.1.1.12. The Contractor shall ensure all streets, parking lots, sidewalks, pads, and curbs are free of yard debris immediately after grass cutting. The Contractor shall remove all grass cuttings or other yard debris discharged on streets, parking lots, sidewalks, pads, and curbs generated by grass mowing activities.

5.1.2. RAKING LEAVES.

5.1.2.1. The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation required for raking leaves and debris from approx. 11 Acres of Camp Swiss-Swede areas as specified in Attachment #1 during October thru December 21.

5.1.2.2. The Contractor shall rake and collect all the fallen leaves and debris by performing two (2) times per year, and remove the collective materials from the installation at the end of each workday. Debris is defined as paper products, cans, bottles, cigarette butts, wood scraps, fallen branches, plastic products, cloth products, food stuffs and other articles discarded and considered trash.

5.2. REQUIREMENTS PORTION OF WORK: Upon receipt of written Task Order from the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall provide services in accordance with the following provisions and technical specifications.

5.2.1. CLEARING PERIMETER FENCE.

5.2.1.1. Upon receiving separate delivery order, the Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation for clearing security clear zone along the perimeter fence lines specified in Attachment #1.

5.2.1.2. The Contractor shall remove arrow root vines from the fence, and cut and trim all the trees and bushes on 2 meters in and outside of approx. 1,150 meters of the perimeter fence alongside installation boundaries for Camp Swiss-Swede 2 times per year by performing one (1) time in May & September.

5.2.1.3. Branches of trees extending over the clear zones shall be pruned to provide a clear height of three (3) meters above ground level.

5.2.1.4. All cut and trimmed trees & bushes, and arrow root vines shall be removed from the installation.

5.2.2. CLEANING WETLAND AROUND BLUE BRIDGE.

5.2.2.1. Upon receiving separate delivery order, the Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation for cleaning of designated wetland areas around Blue Bridge specified in Attachment #1.

5.2.2.2. The Contractor shall cut and remove bushes and trees including all plant growth at approx. 1.15 acres of the wetland, and remove accumulated dirt, debris, rubbish, weeds, brush and other materials from the areas 8 times per year by performing one (1) time in May & Sep, and two (2) times in Jun, Jul & Aug 21.

5.2.2.3. All cut bushes and trees, and taken out debris shall be removed from the installation.

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

6.1. The Contractor shall abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures. Any such changes to documents which cause a change in performance within the meaning of the “Changes” clause will be not implemented by the Contractor unless or until a change order or modification to the contract is issued by the KO. Any Contractor provided publications are to be procured and maintained at

Contractor’s expense

PUBLICATION DESCRIPTION

TM 5-630 Land Management

TB 420-22 Roads, Grounds, Pest Control Refuse Collection-Hand Book

AR 190-5 Motor Vehicles Traffic Supervision

AR 200-1 Environmental Protection and Enhancement

AR 385-10 Army Safety Program

EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual

7. ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LIST

7.1. Attachment 1: Location Map for Ground Maintenance

7.2. Attachment 2: Deliverables Schedule