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Solicitation No. FA5209-12-R-0005 Attachment
APPENDIX D
Air Force Grounds Maintenance Standards
| Maintain Improved Grounds |
| 2-4” |
| Areas that require more frequent maintenance such as cantonment areas, parade grounds, drill fields, schools, athletic areas, cemeteries, and housing areas (including vacant quarters). Mowing for special events shall not be included in this requirement. |
| Edging |
| Cutback not more than 1/2” from surface edge |
| Grass edging (sidewalks, driveways, streets, etc.) will be done along pavements in highly visible areas of improved grounds. |
| Trimming |
| To match grass height standard |
| Trim grass as required around trees, shrubs, buildings, fences, poles, posts, fire hydrants, parking lot bumper blocks, boulders, and other fixed obstacles on the improved grounds. |
| Irrigation |
| To maintain a healthy state |
| Irrigation should only be done in areas of high visibility (improved grounds), newly planted trees, and newly planted grasses. Soil and climatic conditions should control the required watering amount and frequency. |
| Maintain Irrigation System |
| To keep system operational and efficient |
| Contractor is responsible for maintenance of the system from the outlet side of the backflow prevention device. Maintenance includes draining and charging systems, replacing damaged or broken sprinkler heads, and to repair ruptured pipes. Higher order repairs are not considered part of basic grounds maintenance but accounted for in Sustainment PE XXX78F. Golf course irrigation systems are not included. |
| Debris Removal/Policing |
| To maintain professional appearance |
| Ensure areas are clear of debris, trash and other foreign objects to present neat and professional appearance. |
| Leaf Removal |
| Not-to-exceed 6x/Year |
| Leaves shall be removed from improved areas not to exceed 6x/Year. |
| Fertilize and pH Adjustment |
| Per soil analysis |
| Fertilizers and lime are used on grounds areas as required by laboratory test results. For Host Nation Locations, compliance with final governing standards (FGS) should be the deciding factor on fertilizer used. |
