B08(a)_Attachment_1_Statement_of_Work.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL AND SELECTIVE PRUNING AT WOLF TRAP NATIONAL PARK FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

1.0 BACKGROUND

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is an urban park established for the presentation of the performing arts. A number of trees have been identified within the park which are either dead or damaged in such a way as to present a safety hazard to park personnel and park visitors. Some of these trees need to be removed to eliminate the hazard, while others have been identified for selective pruning. The final Scope of Work for this project will include as many of the trees listed in section 5.0 below, as well as other trees which may be added to this Scope of Work as the need arises and as our budget allows. The Details on required services are provided in section 5.0 below.

2.0 PURPOSE

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts requires the removal or selective pruning of certain trees which have been identified as posing a hazard to the safety of park personnel and park visitors. This contract is for the removal of selected trees and the pruning of others in accordance with ANSI standard A300, to remove the safety hazard they pose at this time.

3.0 DEFINITION OF TERMS

THE CONTRACTING OFFICER IS RESPONSIBLE AND HAS THE SOLE AUTHORITY FOR DIRECTING AND/OR NEGOTIATING ANY CHANGES IN THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, OR AMOUNTS CITED IN THE CONTRACT. INCREASES/DECREASES IN THE SCOPE OF WORK SHALL BE APPROVED ONLY BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER.

4.0 SCOPE

The Contractor, not as an agent of the Government, shall provide supervision, labor, materials, supplies and equipment. Contractor shall schedule and coordinate in accordance with the Government requirements to assure effective and economical completion of all contract actions described herein:

· Travel: The contractor shall be responsible for all travel necessary to complete the work described in the Scope of Work.

5.0 TASKS/DELIVERABLE

5.1 The Contractor will remove selected trees as identified below:

Pruning (Required)(ALL areas)

5.2 All trees identified in the Scope of Work are listed above and the general location of each is depicted in the attached EXHIBIT A.

5.3 The contractor shall submit a proposal that provides total cost associated with each individual tree in the Scope of Work.

5.4 For all trees where stump grinding is not required, the contractor shall leave a stump, cut flat across the top, flush to the ground, as low terrain and conditions allow.

5.5 All trees within this Scope of Work which include the requirement to chip and haul debris, be advised, the contractor may dump any wood chips within the park at a location identified by National Park Service personnel.

5.6 Limbs and branches not chipped, shall be cut as necessary to ensure maximum contact with the ground to hasten natural decomposition.

5.7 For all trees within this Scope of Work designated for pruning, all work must comply with ANSI Standard A300 specifications.

http://www.tcia.org/TCIA/Build_Your_Business/A300/TCIA/Build_Your_Business/A300_Standards/A300_Standards.aspx?hkey=96ef3b27-af56-4ada-8670-d848787d1e30

5.9 All pruning should take place during late fall or winter months when the trees are in a dormant state.