Draft SOW for Chemical and SOD for Grounds Maintenance Operations.docx

Scope of Work (SOW)

Location: Florida National Cemetery 6502 SW 102nd Ave.

Bushnell, Florida 33513

Title: Supply only contract – Chemicals and Sod for Grounds Maintenance Operations

Points of Contacts:

Bradley Todd – Bradley.Todd@va.gov - 813-210-0159 Morgan Hendrix – Morgan.hendrix@va.gov – 352-661-6283 Roberto Pizarro – roberto.pizarro2@va.gov – 352-603-2453

Scope:

The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to provide the needed supplies as part of this contract to Florida National Cemetery. Florida National Cemetery is located at 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell FL 33513. Delivery Receiving hours are from 0745 to 1400 EST, Monday to Friday except for Federal Holidays. All communications shall be through the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or authorized official. Performance includes FOB to Destination based upon the attached delivery schedule. Contractor shall coordinate in advanced with cemetery before delivery as delivery dates may change. Vendor must provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all items and respective compliance for each product.

All chemicals shall be brand name or equivalent, in liquid form other than specified on the contract. Some active ingredients on chemicals may not be substituted or consider equivalent as it might impact the overall effectiveness of the program. All proposed changes in chemical compositions will need approval by the site prior to award. All fertilizers containing Nitrogen must utilize Polyon as a slow-release mechanism and coating. Manufacturer must guarantee product composition. Fertilizer is subject to testing. All quantities are subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances and/or cemetery needs.

Florida National Cemetery (FNC) requires sod to be placed on gravesites and for cemetery beatification in accordance with NCA’s National Shrine Commitment. To pass inspection, sod shall meet the quality of health, be generally weed free, and free pest and insects before accepted upon delivery. The turf types in this contract are Floratam St. Augustine and Celebration Bermuda. Purchases are made on an as needed basis throughout the fiscal year to maintain the gravesites and cemetery in a shrine status. FNC personnel will contact the contractor by phone or email to schedule deliveries. All deliveries shall be completed as soon as possible, but no later than seven (7) calendar days after receipt of order (ARO).

Estimated Delivery Dates

Pesticides

Fungicides

Pre-emerge

Herbicides

Fertilizer

Sod