J-1503050 Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping.pdf

Section J – 1503050 Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping

Attachment Number Attachment Title J-1503050-01 Definitions and Acronyms J-1503050-02 References and Technical Documents J-1503050-03 Site Maps J-1503050-04 Recycling Reporting Form J-1503050-05 Service Level Standards

Attachment J-1503050-01 Definitions and Acronyms

Definition/Acronym Description Appearance Where there is a sense impression or outward aspect of an area or thing that is consistent, uniform and neat in and around the surroundings.

ATFP Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Artificial Turf An artificial surface that resembles grass.

Berm A mound or bank of earth typically used as a barrier.

Brow Ditch A drainage ditch with sufficient slope to prevent erosion of adjacent grading.

Bruising of Lawn An injury to grass areas resulting in discolored blades of grass, usually caused by mowing with a dull blade.

Clipping Any vegetation that is left on paved surfaces, lawns, and plant beds after being cut by means of shears, mowers, etc.

De-thatch Removal of unwanted thatch from mowed areas to promote health and growth.

Debris Includes, but is not limited to, paper, cans, bottles, limbs and branches, pine straw and pinecones, leaves, rocks, and other similar items.

Depression A small area that has sunken below its surroundings.

Edging Creating a uniform edged cut to promote a neat appearance and prevent ground structures from vegetation encroachment.

Fertilization Application of natural and synthetic materials to the soil where it has become deficient in nutrients essential for proper plant growth.

Frond A large leaf or branch of a palm tree, usually with many divisions.

Grade To bring soil to previously established level or inclination using appropriate tools and equipment.

Grass Cutting Cutting or trimming, monoecious flowering plants with simple leaves, within a designated area. Also includes cutting and trimming broadleaf weeds and other vegetation found in the lawn area to the required height as specified per contract.

Hedge Shrubs or other plants planted closely together so as to form an unbroken line during trimming.

Maximum Growth Height

That limit of dominant vegetative growth, including seed heads or pods.

Mowing Cutting of all grasses, weeds, and other vegetation that is 1 inch or less in diameter (at ground level).

Operational Areas Areas driven by operational requirements (e.g., ATFP, BASH, Clear Zone Management, and NAVSEA OP-5).

Parcel A designated area of land which may be indicated on installation maps or other attachments.

Pesticide Any substance or mixture of substances, including biological control agents, registered by EPA under FIFRA intended to destroy, repel, or mitigate pests. Includes insecticides, rodenticides, herbicides, fungicides, plant regulators, defoliants, desiccants, disinfectants, anti-fouling paints, and biocides (such as water treatment chemicals). NAVFAC pest management consultants do not approve disinfectants or biocides.

Rejuvenation The severe pruning of overgrown bushes, shrubs and hedges to within a few inches of the ground or as directed by the KO to restore the plant to its natural shape.

Rut Depressions made in soil or grass by tires of vehicles or heavy equipment.

Shrub A woody perennial plant generally smaller than a tree, usually having many permanent stems branching from or near the ground, and does not have a definite crown shape.

Shrubs may be deciduous or evergreen, and in the area covered by this contract, may be very large in height and width.

Sightly Attractive, tasteful, or pleasing to the sight and consistent with its intended purpose.

Swale A low-lying or depressed area intended for drainage.

Thatch A layer of slowly decomposing organic residues situated above the soil surface and constituting the upper stratum of the medium that supports turf grass growth. Usually associated with warm season grasses.

Attachment J-1503050-01 Definitions and Acronyms

Definition/Acronym Description Tree A perennial woody plant having a permanent self-supporting single stem or multiple stems. Ordinarily grows higher than ten feet, and usually develops branches at some distance above the ground with a definite crown shape.

Trimming Removal of unwanted vegetation around trees, shrubs, flower and shrub beds, cultivated areas, poles, walls, valves, and other similar objects to match the height and appearance of the surrounding grass. Shrub and hedge trimming includes removal of unwanted vegetation to maintain a uniform, and well-shaped appearance, and to prevent interference with pedestrians, vehicle traffic and building encroachment.

Vegetation Plant life collectively consisting of grass, weeds, and other greenery (excluding shrubs, hedges, and trees) growing wild or cultivated on lawns, fields, and other areas.

Weed Plant life growing where it is not wanted.

Attachment J-1503050-02 References and Technical Documents

Reference Title NAVFAC DM 5 Drainage for Areas Other Than Airfields NAVFAC INST 11320.2(most current) Fire Prevention and Protection NAVFAC P-73 Natural Resources Management Procedural Manual NAVFAC MO-100.1 Natural Resources Land Management NAVFAC MO-100.3 Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife Management NAVSEA OP 5 Ammunition and Explosives Safety Ashore NFPA Fire Protection Handbook Fire Protection Handbook OPNAV 5090.1 (most current) Safe Drinking Water Act Compliance Ashore OPNAV INST 6240.3 (most current) Chapter 9, Pest Management

Attachment J-1503050-03 Site Maps

Area Area Type Size Acres Approximate

Remarks Service Level

1 Improved 43.1 Lawn Standard 2 Improved 93.8 Lawn Standard 3 Operational 198.7 Lawn Standard 4 Operational 16.3 Fields Standard 5 Operational 47.4 Fields Standard 6 Operational 47.0 Fields Standard 7 Operational 44.1 Fields Standard

Maintain all grass between 2” - 6” but mow at least every two weeks during the growing season. Grass should be cut no more than one-third of the grass blade length when mowing to maintain grass health.

Storm Drainage Inventory Location Surface Type Approx. Size Remarks Various Drainage Ditch, EX Road Ditch 2031 LF Drainage System – Above Ground components Various Storm Water Retention Pond 6 EA (0.11 MIL

GALLON/EACH)

Various Locations

Attachment J-1503050-04 Recycling Reporting Form

Monthly Grounds Maintenance Report

Contractor's Name:

Month:

Contract #:

POC & Telephone #:

Installation Incinerated Tons

Landfilled Tons

Disposal Cost

Recycled Tons

Recycled Cost

Material Description

Comments:

Attachment J-1503050-05 Service Level Standards

Improved Grounds Prestige

Standard Lawn and Field Maintenance Lawns Fields

Mowing and Trimming

Minimum Frequency Once in 14

Days Once in 14

Days Once in 14 Days

Minimum and Maximum Acceptable Height Two to Five

Inches Two to Six

Inches Two to Six Inches

Trimming Concurrent with Mowing Concurrent with Mowing N/A Edging Note 1 M N/A Lawn Services

Aeration A N/A N/A De-Thatching A N/A N/A Fertilization A A N/A Top Dress/Over Seed A N/A N/A

Irrigation Note 2 Note 2 N/A Weed Control

Pre-emergent A A N/A Post-emergent A N/A N/A

Vegetation Control SA SA SA

The Contractor shall mow and trim vegetation as frequently as necessary to ensure vegetation height does not exceed the maximum allowable height specified above.

At a minimum, the Contractor shall mow and trim vegetation at the minimum frequency specified above during the growing season. Typically, the growing season is March through September.

The Contractor shall not cut grass blade length less than the minimum height.

Notes:

Note 1: Concurrent with every other occurrence of Mowing and Trimming Note 2: As necessary to ensure lawns present a healthy appearance Note 3: Maintain clean and free of weeds, grass, and unwanted vegetation

Additional services may be ordered under the Non-Recurring Work provisions of this contract.