Attachment 1- PWS SAV Grounds.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Savannah Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT)

1. GENERAL.

1.1. These specifications cover the requirements of the FAA for performing work and/or furnishing the materials to maintain the grounds at Savannah ATCT located at 100

Melaver Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31408-8075. The area to maintain is approximately

38,000 square feet and is surrounded by an eight-foot chain-link fence. The facility is equipped with an automatic sprinkler that is maintained by the FAA.

1.2. The requirements of these specifications are intended to be in conformity with all

OSHA codes. If they are found to be in conflict, the Contractor shall notify the pertinent

FAA official prior to continuing. The Contractor shall also adhere to all Federal, state, and local labor and safety statutes that may apply.

MOWING: Grass shall be mowed twice a month during the time period of March 1 through November 30, and once a month during the time period of December 1 through

February 28. If grass cuttings are over ½ inch in length they shall be removed from the grass surface and disposed of by the Contractor. Grass that is scattered on paved areas shall be removed by the Contractor.

EDGING/TRIMMING: Edging and trimming grass on the property borders, around the buildings, and paved areas shall mirror the time periods for mowing. Cuttings shall be removed and disposed of by the Contractor. An escort is required for the area outside the perimeter fence at the back of the tower (if trimming is needed).

HERBICIDE: Weed control shall be applied twice a year according to the frequency chart to prevent the spread and overgrowth of weeds. The Contracting Officer

Representative (COR) shall be notified two weeks in advance of the application of herbicide. Weeds shall be removed from tree/shrubbery beds quarterly according to the frequency chart.

FERTILIZER: Fertilizer shall be applied once a year in the second week of May.

MULCH: Mulch shall be applied during the first week of April and first week of October.

The mulch shall be applied around all shrubbery and trees. The circumference for mulch around trees shall be at least three (3) feet.

PRUNING: Shrubbery shall be pruned according to the frequency chart to maintain a uniform appearance. Shrubbery shall not allowed to overgrow the area where planted.

Trees shall be pruned according to the frequency chart to ensure optimum appearance and growth. All cuttings shall be removed and disposed of by the Contractor.

DTFASA-17-C-00193 Attachment 1

Statement of Work Grounds Maintenance, Savannah, ATCT

2. CONDITIONS AFFECTING WORK.

2.1. SCOPE OF WORK.

The scope of work shall include, but is not limited to, furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and services as necessary for landscaping maintenance on the grounds within the fenced area surrounding the ATCT.

The general scope of work for Savannah ATCT is:

GENERAL INFORMATION. The area where the Contractor will work is tenanted by government employees and is visited by the general public. For the protection of these grounds and equipment first quality maintenance will be required. Hasty and careless performance of the work will not be tolerated. Work that is unsatisfactory will be called to the attention of the Contracting Officer (CO), and the Contractor will be required to correct the unsatisfactory work. Examples of such practices are grass cuttings strewn over parking areas and cuttings left around trees and shrubbery.

Due to service the FAA gives to the flying public, it may become necessary on occasion that the Contractor, or his representative, be instructed to cease operation. Recognition shall be taken of the “stop work order” and the Contractor will not be penalized because the normal work, which otherwise would have been accomplished during the interval, has been neglected.

GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIAL. None.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor is required to have a phone or answering machine to return calls within 24 hours to assure adequate supervision of the work performed under the contract.

UTILITIES. The FAA will provide at no cost all electrical power and water necessary to accomplish the work.

STORAGE. The FAA will provide no storage space for the Contractor’s supplies and equipment.

SECURITY. The FAA requires strict security in the work areas. The Contractor may be required to sign in and out during periods of work. The Contractor may be required to submit an application for security clearance through the FAA. Any employee of the

Contractor that may work independently on FAA property may be required to submit an application for security clearance through the FAA.

ORIENTATION. The FAA COR will provide the Contractor a one-time orientation of the facilities. It shall then be the Contractor’s responsibility to provide proper orientation for any employee that performs work under this contract. Missed work because of improper orientation is not acceptable.

2.2. SCHEDULING OF WORK. The scope of work under this contract requires working on operational FAA facilities. The Contractor will be required to coordinate activities with the COR who will be identified at the preconstruction conference. All work shall be performed between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through

Friday, unless otherwise coordinated with the local FAA. The Contractor will be required to prepare and provide to the COR, for approval, a complete work schedule to accomplish all scheduled work under this contact. The work schedule must be provided within two weeks of the starting date for the contract.

2.3. TASK FREQUENCY CHART. The Contractor is to preform work in accordance with the Frequency Chart which is attached to this SOW as Appendix 1.

2.4. WORK LOCATION. The Contractor will be responsible for obtaining all required insurance, bonding, badges, etc. as required by the Contract.

2.5. WORK ACCESS. Access to the site requires passing through a security gate. The local FAA will admit the Contractor on the days of work when identified.

3. MATERIAL.

3.1. GENERAL. All material specified herein shall be supplied, transported, maintained, handled, installed and stored by the Contractor.

3.2. CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED PROPERTY. The Contractor will be required to furnish all mechanical and electrical apparatus and equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, ladders, hand tools, and all other supplies required. Mulch, fertilizer and herbicides are included in the contract.

3.3 STANDARDS. Supplies and materials furnished by the Contractor must be rated good or better grade by the industry and/or trade and customarily used for that purpose.

4. GENERAL. Comply with all phases of these specifications. Any damage to existing FAA property shall be repaired by Contractor at his expense.

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK

Appendix 1

FREQUENCY CHART FOR SAVANNAH ATCT

TASK WHEN APPROXIMATE DATE

Mow grass/edge & trim borders

Mow grass/edge & trim borders

Weed shrubbery beds

Apply herbicide

Apply fertilizer

Apply mulch

Prune shrubbery & trees

2 x monthly

1 x monthly

Quarterly

2 x annually

Annually

2 x annually

Annually

At least 2-week intervals, weather permitting, March 1 thru

November 30

Second or third week of month, weather permitting, December 1 thru February 28

November, February, May & August

February & August

May

November & May

December: Maple Trees

January: Live Oak Trees & Crape Myrtles

March: Holly Trees

May or June: Magnolia Trees

June: All Shrubbery