Exhibit B - Landscaping and tree pruning work at DCR 2025.pdf

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STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

Landscaping and tree pruning work at

DCR Residence.

Project:

Residence 17 Swettenham Road

U.S. Embassy Singapore

April 21st, 2025

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The U.S. Embassy intends to award a contract for various landscaping maintenance work at its property at 17 Swettenham Road. The contractor is to supply all material, equipment, labor and tools to complete the following:-

The intend for pruning and trimming of the trees in the compound is to encourage trees to develop a strong structure and reduce the likelihood of damage during severe weather. Removing broken or damaged limbs encourage wound closure. Pruning for aesthetics, involves enhancing the natural form and character of trees or stimulating flower production. Also, to remove overgrown branches from crops such as trees, shrubs, and hedges. Extreme growth can prevent sunlight exposure to most parts of the tree hence inhibiting growth.

Scope of work:-

• Pruning/Trimming/Crowning

• Removal / Cutting of dead branches

• Removal of vines and plants on tree trunk

• Disposal and cleaning up of work area

Safety NOTE : Contractors are responsible to barricade and take all necessary safety measures prior in conducting the work. They are to dispose at an appropriate/ designated site that are approved by local law. To clean affected area after work is done.

All safety procedures, certificate, work from height and safety plan are to be submitted to APOSHO prior to start of work.

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• Remove all overgrown creepers and vines (Removing Dead, Diseased, or Damaged Branches: This helps prevent the spread of pests and diseases, improves the tree's overall health, and encourages healthy growth)

• Height reduction of 2-3m (Improve the structural integrity of the tree, reduce the risk of limb failure during storms, and enhance safety. Also to manage tree size and maintain clearance around infrastructure.)

• Crowning/trimming/pruning (Pruning can encourage flower or fruit production by removing excess branches or directing growth to fruiting branches.)

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• Height reduction of 2-3m

• Crowning/trimming/pruning

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• Push overgrown branches 1-2m from fence

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• 2 coconut trees

• Remove all dead leaves and coconut if any

• Remove vines and creepers

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• Balance

• Crowning/trimming/pruning (Pruning can encourage flower or fruit production by removing excess branches or directing growth to fruiting branches.)

• Height reduction 3m (Improve the structural integrity of the tree, reduce the risk of limb failure during storms, and enhance safety. Also to manage tree size and maintain clearance around infrastructure.)

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• Banana trees

• Remove all dead leaves including remove 2 branches growing over the fences

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• Group of 7 trees

• Crowning/trimming/pruning (Pruning can encourage flower or fruit production by removing excess branches or directing growth to fruiting branches.)

• Push overgrown branches 1-2m from fence

• Remove all dead branches

• Balancing

• Height reduction of 3m (Improve the structural integrity of the tree, reduce the risk of limb failure during storms, and enhance safety. Also to manage tree size and maintain

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• Crowning/trimming/pruning (Pruning can encourage flower or fruit production by removing excess branches or directing growth to fruiting branches.)

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• Palm tree

• Remove all vines and creepers

• Remove dead leaves

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• Height reduction of 3m (Improve the structural integrity of the tree, reduce the risk of limb failure during storms, and enhance safety. Also to manage tree size and maintain clearance around infrastructure.)

• Crowning/trimming/pruning (Pruning can encourage flower or fruit production by removing excess branches or directing growth to fruiting branches.)

• Cut extended branches over staff quarters and the driveway

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• Remove all dead leaves

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• Height reduction of 3m

• Crowning/trimming/pruning

• Remove all vines and creepers

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• Cluster of 12 trees

• Trimming and pruning

• Remove branches protruding towards the house to cut back 1m from the roof edge and neighbor fences

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• Height reduction 3-4m

• Remove branches protruding towards house to cut back 1m from the roof edge and neighbor fences

• Remove dead branches

• Crowning

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• Remove branches protruding towards house to cut back 1m from the roof edge and neighbor fences

• Height reduction 3-4m

• Crowning

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• 4 trees

• Height reduction of 3m

• Remove dead branches

• Push back branches 2m away from driveway

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• 5nos. banana trees (1 is not in pic)

• Remove all dead leaves

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• Push back branches 1m away from driveway

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• 3 coconut trees

• Remove all dead leaves

• Remove all vines and creepers

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• Height reduction 3m (Improve the structural integrity of the tree, reduce the risk of limb failure during storms, and enhance safety. Also to manage tree size and maintain

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• Remove vines and creepers at bottom of trees

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• 4 trees

• Remove dead leaves

• Cut back branches towards driveway

• crowning

1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

a. OBO does not make representations or warranties of whatsoever kind or nature, either expressed or implied, as to the quality, level of completion, accuracy, extent of compliance with the standards, codes and requirements described or referred to in this SOW, or the extent of coordination between or among the documents provided to the Contractor.

b. Neither the Embassy’s nor OBO’s review, approval, or acceptance of, nor payment for the services required under this contract, shall be considered to operate as a waiver of any rights under this contract or any cause of action against the Contractor arising out of the performance of this contract.

c. OBO has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable, at all times and places during the term of the contract. OBO may perform quality assurance inspections (QAI) to confirm the work is being performed according to the Statement of Work.

2. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR

a. The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and the coordination of all construction and other services furnished under this contract. The Contractor shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in its construction and other services.

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b. The Contractor is to provide floor and wall protection for all areas accessed during the work and will be responsible for the repair of damage to floors, walls, furnishings, or property caused by work performed under this contract, at no additional cost.

c. The Contractor is responsible for safety, obtaining any necessary licenses and permits and shall comply with all local labor laws, regulations, customs, and practices pertaining to labor, safety, and similar matters. Embassy staff reserve the right to stop work is unsafe practices are observed. Personal Protection Equipment appropriate for the work being done is required for everyone on site.

d. The Contractor shall promptly report all incidents resulting in lost time, disabling, or fatal injuries to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to be identified during the site visit. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occurs as a result of the Contractor’s fault or negligence.

3. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

a. The Contractor shall be responsible for all required materials (unless stated otherwise), equipment and personnel to manage, administer, and supervise this project. All workmanship shall be of good quality and performed in a skillful manner as determined of OBO.

b. The period of performance; work is to commence within 60 calendar days of contract award (including all material ordering lead time) and will be finished within 10 calendar days from start. Scheduled start date needs to be coordinated with the COR and end customer.

c. The Contractor shall have limited access to the remainder of the building outside the areas designated for the project, except with permission by the CO or COR.

d. Working hours will be from 0900 – 1630 Monday – Friday, excluding local and U.S.

holidays. Weekend or afterhours work must be approved by the CO or COR and will not be justification for additional cost.

4. DELIVERABLE SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall commence work under this contract promptly, execute the work diligently, and achieve final completion and acceptance of the project, including final cleanup of the premises, within the contract period specified.

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK