EAX_Lawn_Service_SOW_2024updated.doc
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- 1333MH24Q0008
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This document is a Statement of Work (SOW) for lawn care services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Forecast Office in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. The SOW outlines the requirements for the contractor to provide all personnel, tools, equipment, materials, and supervision to care for approximately 1.5 acres of grounds, including weekly mowing, trimming, weed removal, fertilization, and other groundskeeping tasks from April through September annually.
The related federal contract opportunity is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial lawn care services at the NWS Pleasant Hill location, with a base year and four one-year option periods. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 561730, with a $9.5M size standard. Quotes are due by April 5, 2024, and the periods of performance are from April 11, 2024 through March 31, 2029. Pricing is required for the base year and each option year. A site visit is highly recommended but not required.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| EAX_WD_15-5105_(rEV_-21)_Cass.txt | TXT text file | |
| CLAUSES_1333MH24Q0003.pdf | ||
| Sol_1333MH24Q0008.pdf | ||
| EAX_-_LAWN_PLAN-Markings.pdf | ||
| Pricing_Sheet_Format.docx | DOCX document |
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National Weather Service Statement of Work
Lawn Service and other grounds keeping Requirements
Location
NWS Forecast Office
1803 North Highway 7
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080-9421
Cass County
Scope
The contractor shall provide all personnel, tools, equipment, materials and supervision for the duties required to care for all of the grounds within the boundaries of the Weather Forecast Office as described in this Statement of Work (SOW) Approximately 1.5 acres. Cutting equipment blades shall be sharp to ensure a high quality cut and minimize disease.
Description of Work The Contractor shall:
1. Mowing shall be weekly from approximately the first week in April to the last week in September.
2. Mowing shall be with a (reel/rotary/mulching) mower.
3. Mowing height shall be no lower than 3 inches in accordance to grass type and variety.
4. Mow all grassy areas as shown on the attached drawing.
5. Trim with a string trimmer around the fences, buildings, driveway, sidewalks, equipment and other stationary objects. Care should be exercised to prevent damage to existing trees, shrubs, bushes and other obstructions. Clippings shall be left on the lawn as long as no readily visible clumps remain on the grass surface 24 hours after mowing. Otherwise, clippings shall be collected and removed by the contractor.
6. Remove weeds and grasses by hand or mechanical means in shrubbery areas or mulch-covered areas. Clean all clippings from sidewalks, curbs, and roadways immediately after mowing and/or trimming.
7. Trimming shall include grass/weeds that grow in the sidewalk seams, between the HVAC pad and building, and around the building.
Additional Requirements
The Contractor shall:
1. Prune and trim all trees and shrubbery in the Spring and Fall. Shrubs shall be pruned to ensure proper informal shape, fullness, and bloom. Tree pruning is limited to branches below ten (10) feet in height. The contractor shall remove all debris.
2. Fertilize lawn; treat for weeds, crabgrass and insects in the weekly mow area only in accordance with (IAW) industry standards. These applications shall follow a schedule of:
a. Spring – Pre-emergent, broadleaf weed and crabgrass control.
b. Summer – Insect control (including grubs) application.
c. Fall – Fertilize and broadleaf weed control.
3. At the beginning of the mowing season the lawn sprinkler system shall be made ready for lawn irrigation.
4. At the end of the mowing season the lawn sprinkler system shall be winterized per manufacturer’s instructions.
Additional Work Outside the SOW
Additional work not covered in specifications, may be required upon request by the MIC. However, no work shall be complete without the advance approval by the Contracting Officer and a modification to the purchase order. Contractor shall be compensated for the additional work at an hourly rate. No work shall be completed without advance approval.
Inspection and Acceptance
The MIC or their designee has designated authority to make full inspection to see that the contract is completed per the statement of work. The contractor will be notified before departure if any items are sub-standard.
Local Government Contact Point (GCP)
Local GCP is the MIC, Melissa Kreller (816) 540-5147 Terms of SOW
1. The contractor shall bill on a monthly basis, in arrears, for the service provided.
2. The contractor, if remotely located, shall designate a representative local to the contract with contact numbers, for the government’s local representative to communicate with about the quality or work, progress, and technical details of the project.
3. The government reserves the right to waive lawn care or request lawn care to ensure the grounds keep a well-maintained appearance.
4. The contractor shall ensure that all debris is cleaned up before they leave.
5. The contractor shall ensure that no hoses or tools are left out or placed (used) in such a way that they become a trip hazard or impede normal access to the buildings and property.
6. The contractor shall follow all Federal, State, and Local regulations.
7. The contractor is responsible for the clean-up and remediation of any chemical/compound spills he/she made.
8. Upon arrival, the contractor and/or employee shall sign in on the security log sheet when entering the property.
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