B08(b)_-_SOW_Tree_Work.pdf

NATIONAL MALL AND MEMORIAL PARKS

TREE WORK

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

1. This Work covers three separate areas within the National Mall and Memorial Parks

(NAMA). (1) John Paul Jones Memorial site - Independence Ave. and 17th St., Washington, DC; (2) National Mall & Memorial Parks Removals; and (3) Constitution

Gardens.

2. The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, tools, supplies, transportation, barricades, signs, traffic control measures/coordination and equipment incidental to and necessary to execute safe full spectrum pruning operations in accordance with industry standards and best management practices (BMPs). The area of operations shall be as follows:

Area of Operations

1. John Paul Jones Memorial

East Boundary 17th St.

West Boundary 17th St.

Northern Boundary 17th St.

Southern Boundary Independence Avenue

2. National Mall & Memorial Parks Removals

Simon Bolivar Park 18th St. NW

Constitution Ave Near 17 and one near 18th St.

Ohio Dr East Potomac Park

3. Constitution Gardens

East Boundary 21 St. south to North Elm Walk

West Boundary Curb on 17th St. NW

Northern Boundary Curb on Constitution Ave. e.b. driving lane

Southern Boundary N. Elm Walk NOT including N Elm Walk trees lining either side of path

NOTE: elm work to be performed ONLY between 11/15/2022 and 3/15/2023.

Scope of Work

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK:

1. John Paul Jones Scope

TASK 1: Prune all trees in Areas of Operations to meet the specifications listed in this

Scope of Work (SOW):

a. Crown raise (elevate): 14' from statue and road surface; 10' from sidewalk surface; 8' from mowed grass. Remove descending portions originating below 18' from grade.

b. Maintenance/Hazard Prune: Maintenance pruning shall consist of crown cleaning to remove all deadwood 1.5 inches or larger at their point of attachment. Diseased limbs shall be removed or treated at the discretion of the arborist. Crown thinning not to exceed 5% of growth.

c. Crown reduction: Weight reduction of over-extended limbs and portions beyond limb wood or trunk wood with compromised structural integrity. (See

OBJECT ID 88: inspect hollow portion in crown for wildlife. Perform 50% weight reduction above wound. Advise for removal of compromised top).

d. Create 7' halo around overhead lights and traffic control devices, 14’ clearance from statues.

e. Large masses of smaller dead limbs which significantly detract from the tree’s aesthetics shall be removed.

TASK 2: Inspect, remediate, and install cables:

a. Replace unserviceable hardware with newly installed industry standard hardware as per ANSI A300 standards.

b. Install new hardware where needed to mitigate identified hazards or improve mechanical support of the specimen.

Definition of unserviceable support systems:

a. Improperly placed tensioned cables

b. Broken cables

c. Cable grade/type insufficient to mitigate the hazard

d. Cable improperly positioned in the tree

TECHNICAL PRUNING REQUIREMENTS:

a. No live wood over 3 inches in diameter shall be cut when not necessary to reach the pruning objective.

b. No live wood over 6 inches in diameter shall be cut without prior coordination and approval from the NAMA staff Arborist.

c. Prune to fix or remove storm damaged portions of the canopy.

d. Replace existing unserviceable cables. Install new cable(s) as stated.

e. All pruning and tree care operations are to be conducted in accordance with the most recent version of the American National Standards Institute ANSI

A300 standard for maintenance pruning or hazard pruning. All cabling materials and installation in accordance with most up-to-date ANSI A300 and BMP.

TECHNICAL CABLING REQUIREMENTS:

a. Support system anchoring hardware shall be of a forged machine threaded type, of either I-bolt or Amon-eye configuration, and of a diameter suitable for the intended function in accordance with industry standard BMPs.

b. All cables shall be extra-high strength (EHS) and terminated using dead-end grips.

c. 7-strand common grade cable shall not be utilized.

d. All anchoring hardware shall be peened

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Begin operations after: May 11, 2022. Complete operations by December 23, 2022.

NOTE: elm work to be performed ONLY between 11/15/2022 and 3/15/2023.

NOTE: Check all trees for active birds’ nests and wildlife before starting work – NO tree work can take place between March 15th and August 15th if active birds’ nests and/or wildlife are present. Active nests and wildlife must be reported to Park arborist Matthew

Morrison 202-734-9689 before operations resume.

2. National Mall & Memorial Parks Removals

Task: Total tree and stump removal of trees identified in associated Map

a. All work performed in accordance with the most up to date ANSI and OSHA standards.

b. Take down trees in a controlled and safe fashion. Remove all resulting debris from site and depose of off campus by following all local, state, and federal DOT and dumping laws.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

a. Grind depth shall be 30” inches below grade or once through the bottom of the stump.

The contractor is responsible for coordinating utility markings.

b. See Constitution Gardens standards for soil, seeding and care of site.

3. Constitution Gardens

TASK 1: Prune all live trees in Areas of Operation to meet the specifications listed in this Scope of Work (SOW) while in accordance with the most up to date ANSI A300 standards:

a. Crown raise (elevate): 17' from street surface; 10' from sidewalk surface; 8' from mowed grass. Remove descending portions originating below 18' from grade.

Crown raise 8” dbh trees and smaller to 4’ from grade.

b. Cut back: Create minimum of 6’ halo around all lights (overhead lights, traffic controls, illuminated and non-illuminated signage), create 8’ of clearance from all structures (statues, flag poles, flags, buildings), and cut 6’ ground-to-sky beneath 6’ halos for overhead lighting.

c. Maintenance Prune (Natural System): Maintenance pruning shall consist of crown cleaning to remove all deadwood 1.5 inches or larger at their point of attachment.

Diseased limbs shall be removed or treated at the discretion of the arborist. Crown thinning not to exceed 5% of growth. Prune to mitigate public risk, manage tree health,

d. Crown reduction (Retrenchment): Weight reduction of over-extended limbs.

e. Hazard pruning: shall consist of the removal of all dead or dangerous limbs 1.5

Crown raise (elevate): 17' from street surface; 10' from sidewalk surface; 8' from mowed grass. Remove descending portions originating below 18' from grade.

Crown raise 8” dbh trees and smaller to 4’ from grade.

Task 2: Total tree and stump removal of trees identified in associated SOW.

a. All work performed in accordance with the most up to date ANSI and OSHA

b. Take down tree(s) in a controlled and safe fashion. Remove all resulting debris from site and depose of off campus by following all local, state, and federal DOT and dumping laws.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

a. Grind depth shall be 30” inches below grade or once through the bottom of the stump.

The contractor is responsible for coordinating utility markings.

b. ALL (100%) shavings/grinded stump and root material shall be removed from the stump hole! All roots 1” diameter and larger shall be ground. The stump site shall be backfilled with a soil mixture to meet the following specifications in #3. A certificate from the topsoil provider shall be supplied to the COR prior to installation. Examples of topsoil providers, in no particular order are:

• Stencils,

• TE Woods,

• Egypt Farms,

• JK Enterprises

Note: upon request, the three contractors on the NAMA Landscape IDIQ have each agreed to work with you as a subcontractor for your topsoil and grass seed needs. They are, in no particular order:

• Sheila Wright, sheila@violetalandscape.com, 301-980-5559

• William Philips, william@customlawnservice.com, 404-909-9594

• Steve Castrogiovanni, steve@guardianslandcare.com, 301-525-2884

TOPSOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Imported Topsoil for backfilling stump holes and repairing turf damage:

a. Shall be a screened, natural, surface soil, in a friable condition and contain less than 3 percent subsoil. The topsoil shall be free of hardpan material, stones, and clods larger than 1/2 inch in diameter, sticks, tree or shrub roots, debris, toxic substances (i.e., residual herbicides) and other material detrimental to plant growth. The area and the topsoil shall be free of undesirable plants or plant parts such as, but not limited to, bermudagrass, nut sedge, mug wort, Johnson grass, quack grass, Canada thistle or noxious weeds as set forth in the Federal Seed Act.

b. Contractor shall notify NPS of location of all sources of the topsoil and furnish the

NPS a certified report from the agricultural experiment station or approved agricultural laboratory of an analysis performed not more than 60 days prior to the date of submission. The topsoil shall be certified to meet the following requirements:

i. Shall be a natural, original surface soil of a sandy loam texture with a mechanical analysis of 60-65% sand, 15-25% silt and 10-15% clay.

ii. Shall have at least 2%, but not more than 5%, organic matter.

iii. Soil pH shall 5.5 to pH 6.5 inclusive unless otherwise specified.

iv. Soil salinity by electrical conductivity measurement shall not exceed 600 parts per million (ppm) as determined by Black, Editor "Method of Soil Analysis", Part 2, published by the American Society of Agronomy, 1965.

v. The soil nutrient level shall be between 70-265 lbs. /acre of magnesium, 65-205 lbs./acre of phosphorous (P2O5), and 85-320 lbs./acre of potassium (K2O).

vi. Agricultural limestone at not more than 5 pounds per cubic yard of topsoil may be used to adjust an acidic condition and shall be thoroughly mixed by volume.

vii. Topsoil which has been synthesized by blending materials which individually do not meet the requirements of this specification will not be accepted even though the resulting blend meets the organic matter, mechanical analysis, Ph, and soluble salts requirements.

viii. Topsoil shall be approved by the NPS before mixing. The NPS reserves the right to inspect and sample all topsoil before mixing. These inspections will be made without cost to the Contractor.

ix. Topsoil shall not be delivered or handled in a frozen or muddy condition.

RESEEDING REQUIREMENTS:

Reseeding will be done at the specified times using the required equipment based upon the

Maintenance Schedule Bid Sheet. Contractor will ensure that all turf stand concerns are met prior to initiation and execution. COR will determine seed to use, and rate based upon task and area to be applied. Sources of supply include Chesapeake Valley Seed and Newsome Seed for this geographical area.

Seed Selection:

a. All seed shall be supplied by the contractor

b. All seed must be certified weed free and follow the species-specific guidelines regarding purity and germination.

c. Certification for each seed type shall be conducted by an approved testing laboratory prior to the mixing of seed. The results of the seed certification shall be submitted to the COR for approval prior to delivery of seed to the site. All varieties or cultivars shall be on the current University of Maryland Turfgrass Technical Update, or the current Virginia Turfgrass Variety Recommendation List as published by Virginia

Polytechnic Institute and State University. The seed shall be certified free of Poa trivialis, timothy, bent grass, Canada bluegrass, tall fescue, dock, cheat, chess, chickweed, plantain, crabgrass, Bermuda-grass, and black medic. Fluorescence for perennial ryegrass shall not exceed three (3) percent.

d. Seed shall be delivered in original containers showing analysis of seed mixture, percentage of pure seed, year of production, net weight, and both date and location of packaging. Damaged packages are not acceptable. Seed shall be less than 1 year old.

e. Seed shall be stored in a manner to prevent wetting and deterioration in rodent proof containers until placement in the seeder. Seed which has become wet, moldy, or otherwise damaged in transit or storage will not be accepted. If the seed is found to be in this condition, the application will be deemed unacceptable, and Contractor will remedy at their expense as determined by the COR.

f. Seed specie cultivars shall be of the following blends or mixes and the determination will be area specific and provided by the COR:

g. Turf Type Tall Fescue Blend (95% purity and 85% germination): Shall be a certified blend of certified Turf-type Tall Fescue (Festuca arundinacea) consisting of 3 cultivars of which no variety exceeds 40% or is less than 20%. The approved cultivars are Regenerate, 4th Millennium SRP, Raptor III, Rebounder, and Maestro.

When a Turf Type Tall Fescue and Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis) mixture is being used, 10 % of the mixture should be Kentucky bluegrass (95% Purity and 75% germination) with the cultivars Barvette HGT, Barserati, After Midnight and

Rhapsody.

h. Perennial Ryegrass Blend (95% purity and 85% germination): Shall be a certified blend of certified Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium perenne) consisting of one of variety of regenerating ryegrass with stolon production, and two other varieties. Of the above, no one variety should exceed 40% or is less than 20%. The approved cultivars are

Apple, Grand Slam, Slugger and Stellar.

i. Cool Season Shade Mix (100% purity and 80% germination): Shall be a certified mixture of slender creeping red, strong creeping red, and hard fescue. Approved cultivars are Beacon, Jetty, Minimus, Radar and Sword.

Seeding Rates:

a. Turf Type Tall Fescue Blend: 200-250 lbs./Acre seeding into established turf and 450 lbs./Acre seeding for renovation.

b. Perennial Ryegrass Blend: 225lbs./Acre seeding into established turf and for renovation.

c. Shade Mix: 200lbs/Acre seeding into established turf and for renovation.

Equipment:

a. Broadcast Seeder: Tractor mounted, 3-point hitch single disc spinner spreader with a minimum spread width of 10 ft. and capable of being calibrated to dispense seed and/or fertilizer at controlled rates.

b. Mechanical Slit Seeding: Seeding shall be done at half rate in two opposing 90-degree directions.

c. Aeravator: shall be done in tree stand areas.

d. Areas not accessible to the machinery shall be done with a walk behind unit of similar abilities, or if approved by COR, by hand.

Execution:

a. No seeding should take place outside of optimum conditions which include winds greater than 5 MPH for Broadcast applications, drought conditions for unirrigated areas, or any other weather events will prevent successful germination.

b. Seeding shall be performed in accordance with Maintenance Schedule Bid Sheet.

c. Ensure that grounds moisture and species-specific ground germination temperatures are at proper levels prior to operation. This can be accomplished with the use of a

TDR 350 Field Scout Meter from Spectrum Technologies or COR approved equal.

COR will provide for specific ranges and applications of meter metrics.

Broadcast Seeding:

a. Calibration: Before seeding, the spreader shall be calibrated during a calibration and characterization trial to apply the seed at the specified rate. All seeding shall be in accordance with the settings established during this trial and at the rate given in the

Maintenance Schedule Bid Sheet.

b. Seeding: Seed shall be evenly spread over the target areas so that throw band match calibration technique whether throw to throw or wheel track to wheel track.

c. Seed applied to non-target areas (i.e.: paved walks and roadways) shall be blown into adjacent grass areas.

Mechanical Slit Seeding:

a. Calibration: Prior to seeding each seed box shall be calibrated to control the seed mixing and ensure seeding at 1/2 of the seeding rate per acre at a controlled depth of

¼ inch.

b. Execution: Seed the entire area twice perpendicular to each other

c. Areas not accessible to the seeder (adjacent to paved surfaces, tight areas) shall be sown by calibrated push rotary spreader or by hand and scarified using a hand rake to ensure good soil/seed contact.

SEED COVER (Mulching):

Material and Equipment

Hydro Seed/ Fiber Mulch

a. Fiber Hydro mulch: Biodegradable, dyed, wood cellulose-fiber mulch; nontoxic and free of plant-growth or germination inhibitors; with a maximum moisture content of

12 percent and a pH range of 4.5 to 7.5. Color green.

b. Fiber Hydro mulch shall be Terra-Mulch as manufactured by Profile Products LLC

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, www.terra-mulch.com or approved equal

c. Nonasphaltic Tackifier: Colloidal tackifier recommended by fiber-mulch manufacturer for slurry application; nontoxic and free of plant-growth or germination inhibitors. Mix tackifier at rates recommended by the manufacturer.

d. Pelletized paper mulch, dyed green, with starter fertilizer component such as Seed

Aid, Penn Mulch, or approved equal.

Execution

Hydro Seed/Fiber Mulch

a. Mix specified seed, fertilizer, and fiber mulch in water, using equipment specifically designed for hydroseed application. Continue mixing until uniformly blended into homogeneous slurry suitable for hydraulic application.

b. Mix slurry with wood fiber mulch or nonasphaltic tackifier.

c. Apply slurry uniformly to all areas to be seeded in a one-step process. Apply mulch at a minimum rate of 2500 lb./acre dry weight but not less than the rate required to obtain specified seed-sowing rate.

d. Apply slurry uniformly to all areas to be seeded in a two-step process. Apply first slurry application rate of 500 lbs./acre dry weight but not less than the rate required to obtain specified seed-sowing rate. Apply slurry cover coat of fiber mulch at a rate of

2000 lb./acre.

e. Pelletized paper mulch – apply in accordance with product instructions.

Care and maintenance of seeded area.

a. Watering: The contractor shall include cost for daily, and if necessary continuous watering of all installed grass areas for 30 days. The seed bed shall be maintained in a continuous moist condition, satisfactory for good germination and growth of grass, as specified.

b. All water required for watering all turf areas shall be supplied by the Owner.

c. The contractor shall apply water by manually where necessary to provide even water distribution.

d. The Contractor is responsible for providing all equipment, hoses, etc. for watering throughout the project and until final acceptance of the turf area by the Contracting

Officer.

e. Sod that matches the surrounding seed is acceptable as well. NPS will supply grass type.

Satisfactory Turf

a. Turf installations shall be established to allow turf to be used by the National Park

Service for large crowd events and meet the following criteria as determined by

Contracting Officer:

b. At end of maintenance period, a healthy, uniform, close stand of grass has been established, with coverage exceeding 90 percent over any 10 sq. ft. area and bare spots not exceeding 4 by 4 inches.

c. The turf shall have gone through two successful mowing’s removing no more than a third of the leaf area at a height on 3”.

d. Turf and soil should not be deformed by vehicle tire (develop ruts) deeper than ½ inch, when a 4,000 lb. commercial riding mower passes over a turf-covered panel, with the soil moisture between 15 and 20% in the top 6 inches of the soil depth. The sample locations shall represent the range of turf conditions.

e. Submit to the Contracting Officer for approval, a letter of certification with photographs of all samples, that the turf is sufficiently established to meet the requirements of section “Satisfactory Turf”.

NOTE: elm work to be performed ONLY between 11/15/2022 and 3/15/2023.

NOTE: Check all trees for active birds’ nests and wildlife before starting work – NO tree work can take place between March 15th and August 15th if active birds’ nests and/or wildlife are present. Active nests and wildlife must be reported to Park arborist Matthew

Morrison 202-734-9689 before operations resume.

1.3 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY:

a. The Contractor shall assume full liability and responsibility for any loss or damage to

Government property caused by his operations and shall assume full responsibility for any and all damages or claims for damage for injury to persons, property or equipment which might result from any service performed under this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for the repair or replacement of all damaged government property caused by his operations.

b. Tree and Turf Protection: All motorized and non-motorized equipment used shall be conveyed and staged on industry appropriate turf protection mats (e.g., Alturna mats, Trak-Mats, ½” plywood, etc.) designed for the purpose of protecting soil, turf and Critical Root Zones (CRZ’s) when operating off paved surfaces. At no time shall motor vehicles or heavy equipment be in direct contact with soil, turf, or critical root zones. At no time shall “over-the-road” DOT tires be in direct contact with soil, turf, or critical root zones. Extra wide, low PSI "floatation tires" made for the purpose are exempt (e.g., golf carts, ATV’s)

1.4 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

a. The contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining and renewing all necessary licenses and permits.

b. The contractor shall be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the contractor’s negligence and shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the work, the workers, the public and the property of others.

c. The contractor shall be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work.

1.5 ON-SITE SUPERVISOR:

a. As a minimum, the contractor must provide one on-site supervisor to direct all contract personnel and maintenance operations.

b. The on-site supervisor shall be fluent in the English language in order to effectively communicate with the contractor’s employees and/or subcontractors as well as the

COR and other Government personnel.

c. If the on-site supervisor is not present or absent due to illness or other reasons, the contractor shall provide an alternate supervisor to manage and direct all contract personnel and operations. The alternate supervisor shall possess the same qualifications as the on-site supervisor.

d. The onsite supervisor shall be available for phone calls during all working hours.

e. A current ISA Certified Arborist shall be on the job site at all times and shall be the primary contact with the Government's technical representative responsible for controlling the quality of work and inspecting all completed work in order to ensure that contract performance requirements are met. The contractor shall provide the arborist’s certification ID for verification before work begins, and any time there is a change in the onsite arborist. Certification and currency will be subject to verification by the government utilizing the ISA database.

1.6 CONDUCT:

a. The contractor’s employees shall, at all times while on the job site, whether on or off duty, conduct themselves in a professional, orderly, and safe manner. Rudeness, fighting, being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs or bringing and/or consuming alcohol and/or drugs, gambling, soliciting, stealing, and any immoral or otherwise undesirable conduct shall not be permitted on the job site and shall result in immediate and permanent removal from the job site of any employee engaging in such conduct

2 SITE MAINTENANCE:

a. The contractor shall maintain the work site in a safe, neat, and orderly manner. All supplies and equipment on the project site shall be stored to preclude any damage.

b. Limited space may be provided for the storage of materials, which shall be stored in a clean and neat condition as approved by the COR. This is not guaranteed; thus, the contractor must be prepared to transit the entire operational footprint daily.

c. All mud, dirt, debris, foreign objects, or spills of any kind from the contractor’s operations shall be cleaned up daily or as requested by the COR.

d. All contractor generated refuse and waste shall be hauled from the work site daily. Refuse and waste material shall be hauled in trucks with tight fitting covers to prevent spillage on roadways.

e. It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to take whatever measures are necessary to assure the protection of the Government assets and to perform the work so as to cause minimal disruption of ongoing activities near occupied areas.

f. The contractor assumes the risk and responsibility for the loss or damage to the Government furnished property.

g. Any/all turf protection mats shall be removed from turf nightly. No mats to remain on soil/turf overnight.

2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND SAFETY STANDARDS:

a. The contractor and each of his employees shall work in compliance with all applicable OSHA, Federal, state, and local safety laws, and regulations (e.g., CFR29, etc.).

b. The contractor will be in compliance with ANSI Z133.1 standards.

c. The contractor shall provide and ensure that all personnel at the work site use the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by OSHA regulations and ANSI standards.

d. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions for safety and shall provide reasonable protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to persons, properties, equipment, and vehicles.

e. In the event of an emergency the contractor should first call 911. For other nonemergency issues requiring a law enforcement officer, the US Park

Police watch desk may be reached at (202) 438-1617.

f. Damage caused by the contractor to any properties shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the Government at the expense of the contractor. The Government, at its sole direction, may elect to repair or replace the damaged property, and deduct such costs from monies due the contractor.

g. The contractor shall not leave any tools, parts and/or supplies unattended in the public area at any time while performing work.

h. The contractor shall report damage caused to US Government trees or landscape immediately to the COR or NAMA staff Arborist.

i. The contractor includes pedestrian and vehicular traffic management utilizing appropriate signage and traffic control devices as per DDOT

2.2 VEHICLE OPERATIONS:

a. Contractor personnel operating motor vehicles used in performance of this contract shall have a valid state operator’s license and shall operate all motor vehicles in accordance with applicable laws. The contractor’s vehicles shall have an identification tag clearly visible while on site.

3.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND PAYMENT:

a. When the contractor considers work is acceptable to the Government and complete, the contractor shall inform the COR that the work is complete and ready for inspection. The COR will inspect the work on-site in consultation with the staff arborist. In the event that the work is not acceptable, the contractor shall record a list of items noted by the Government to be corrected. A subsequent inspection may take place in order to review the corrected items.

b. Upon completion, the contractor shall provide the government with a work/treatment log denoting the work performed by specimen. The work log shall utilize standard industry terms and include any tree health or hazard concerns noted during work performance. Contractor work log entries will be used to build historical tree health data archives and better inform urban forest management decisions within the park.

c. The Contractor shall submit all invoices through www.ipp.gov within 30 days of work performed or on a monthly basis. All Invoices will have the work performed broken out on them along with the location site clearly defined. Failure of the contractor to upload an attached copy of the invoice and any requested documentation through IPP.gov will result in invoice being rejected.

d. Contractor is responsible to attend necessary meetings at no additional cost and perform necessary management should situations arise that require extra management attention.

BUSINESS HOURS

4.0 BUSINESS HOURS

The contractor is responsible for conducting routine services, between the hours of

7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET Monday thru Friday, except when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar

Government directed facility closings. The contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons unless emergency services are requested.

No work shall occur on the following Federal Holidays:

New Year’s Day – January 1st

Martin Luther King Junior’s Birthday – Third Monday in January

President’s Day – Third Monday in February

Memorial Day – Last Monday in May

Juneteenth – June 19th

Independence Day – July 4th

Labor Day – First Monday in September

Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day – Second Monday in October

Veteran’s Day – November 11th

Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day – December 25th

Note - if any of the holidays stated above fall on a Saturday, the Friday before the actual day is the official day the Government takes for the holiday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday after the actual day is the official day the Government takes for the holiday. These dates do not account for any other days or shorten days that may be added prior to any of the holidays mentioned above that may be added at the discretion of any Presidential Administration and implemented by the DOI.

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