ATTACHMENT B - FY 24 MOWING SOW - UPDATED.pdf

Statement of Work

Rhinelander Supervisor’s Office Lawn & Landscape Maintenance

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Overview: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, materials, tools, supervision, and transportation necessary to maintain lawn and landscaped areas.

Services are from May through September. Property is located at the Chequamegon-

Nicolet National Forest Rhinelander Supervisor Office, 500 Hanson Lake Rd, Rhinelander, WI 54501. All services shall be performed in accordance with industry standards and manufacturer specifications and applicable Federal, State, and Local laws.

2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1. Work Schedule: Services shall be performed during non-business hours. Business hours are considered Monday through Friday between 6:00am and 5:00pm. Preferrable hours would be after 5:00pm on weekdays or weekend hours.

2.2. Limits of Work: The Contractor shall perform the services within the boundaries of the

Rhinelander Supervisor Office property as shown on Property Map.

2.3. Chemicals: Any products (e.g. weed killer) to be used for services shall be approved by the COR prior to application. The Contractor shall provide the COR with Safety Data

Sheets (SDS) for all products for approval. When applicable, the contractor shall provide proof of Licensing or Certifications such as Commercial Pesticide Applicator license. COR Approval is based on applicability of chemical usage and health and safety concerns.

3. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

3.1. Lawn Care: Apply grass seed, fertilizer, or other material as needed to create and maintain a lush green lawn with no bare spots and little to no weeds. Noticeable improvements shall be made weekly until lawn description met. Grass shall be maintained at a length of 2.5” to 3.5”. Care shall be taken to insure trees, shrubs, signs, and similar objects are not damaged from activities. Move and reset outdoor furniture as needed to accomplish work.

3.2. Hardscape Care: All hardscapes shall be clean of grass clippings and debris. Weeds shall be removed from all walkways, patio area, and HVAC area. Weeds shall be removed within one week.

3.3. Debris Removal: Excessive grass clippings or lawn debris and removed weeds shall be disposed of off-site upon leaving work site after related services have been completed.

Woody debris 3/8” or larger on the ground shall be picked up weekly and disposed off-site.

Performance Standards

Component Performance Standard Acceptable

Quality

Monitoring

Method

General

Requirements

Work is completed outside the hours of Monday-Friday, 6am to 5pm

Work performed within property boundary

All chemicals used approved by COR prior to use. Licenses/Certifications and Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s) provided to COR

90% of period of performance

90%

100%

Weekly Random

Inspection by COR

Customer complaints validated by COR.

Lawn Care Lush green grass with no bare spots and no noticeable weeds or a noticeable improvement.

Grass length between 2.5” and 3.5” at all locations marked “grass” on map

75%

85%

Hardscape

Care

No grass clippings or debris on hardscaped areas

Weed growth shall be removed within a week from sidewalks, patio area, and

HVAC area

Debris

Removal

Excessive grass clippings or lawn debris and weeds disposed of off-site upon leaving site.

Woody debris 3/8” or larger on the ground picked up weekly and disposed off-site

90%