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1503050 – Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping

Spec Item Title

1 General Information

1.1 Concept of Operations

2 Management and Administration

2.1 Definitions and Acronyms

2.2 Personnel

2.2.1 Certification, Training, and Licensing

2.3 Special Requirements

2.3.1 Herbicide

2.3.1.1 Business Licensing

2.3.1.2 Vehicles

2.3.1.3 Equipment Restrictions

2.3.1.4 Herbicides

2.3.1.5 Pest Management Operations Reporting

2.3.1.6 Disposal

2.3.1.7 Spills

2.3.1.8 On-Site Mixing

2.3.1.9 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

2.3.2 Permits

2.3.3 Vehicles on Sidewalks or Lawns

2.3.4 Equipment

2.3.5 Safety

2.3.6 Work Identification

2.3.7 Working Adjacent to Parking Areas

2.3.8 Access Coordination

2.3.9 Water Management

2.3.9.1 Water Conservation Plan

2.4 References and Technical Documents

3 Recurring Work

3.1 Improved Grounds

3.1.1 Lawn and Field Maintenance

3.1.1.1 Mowing and Trimming

3.1.1.2 Edging

3.1.1.3 Lawn Services

3.1.1.4 Irrigation

3.1.1.5 Weed Control

3.1.2 Artificial Turf

3.1.3 Xeriscape Areas

3.1.4 Plant and Plant Bed Maintenance

3.1.5 Shrub and Hedge Maintenance

3.1.5.1 Shrub and Hedge Removal

3.1.6 Tree Maintenance

3.1.7 Vegetation Control

3.1.8 Tree Removal

3.2 Operational Areas

3.2.1 Ammunition Storage Areas

3.2.2 Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP)

3.2.3 Bird/Animal Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH)

3.2.4 Fire Lanes and Breaks

3.2.5 Road and Right of Ways

3.2.6 Trail/Path Clearing

3.2.7 Meadow Maintenance - Dahlgren

3.2.8 Shoreline Maintenance - Dahlgren/Indian Head

3.2.9 Network Infrastructure Maintenance - Dahlgren

3.3 Storm Drainage Systems

3.3.1 Storm Water Outlets and Inlets- NSWC Carderock

3.3.2 Storm Water Outlets and Inlets- Bethesda

3.3.3 Low Impact Drains (LIDs)

3.3.4 Green Roofs

3.4 Grounds Maintenance Service Orders (Not Used)

3.5 Other Recurring Services

3.5.1 Bird Dropping Removal

3.5.2 Maintain Dump Tipple – NSWC Carderock

3.5.3 Clean Gutters and Roof Drains- NSWC Carderock

3.5.4 Exterior Waste Containers

3.5.5 Playground Maintenance

3.5.6 Ball Field Maintenance

3.5.7 CNO Barge Maintenance- WNY

3.5.8 Debris Removal – WNY, Carderock, NRL, ASC, USNO, MBW

3.6 Destructive Weather

3.6.1 Sand Bags- Bethesda

3.7 Interior Plant Maintenance

3.8 Green Waste Management

4 Non-Recurring Work

1503050 - Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping

Spec Item Title Description

1 General

Information

The Contractor shall provide all labor, management, supervision, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to provide grounds maintenance and landscaping services located at various locations within a 100 mile radius of the Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC and outlying areas supported by this installation performance-based contract that is comprised of both

Recurring Work and Non-Recurring Work Items.

Locations to include but are not limited to:

Naval Support Activity Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC

Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Washington, DC

Marine Corps Barracks (MBW), 8 th and I Streets, Washington, DC

Naval Support Facility Arlington Service Center (ASC), VA

United States Naval Observatory (USNO), Washington, DC

Vice President’s Residence (Quarters A)

Naval Support Facility Carderock, Bethesda, MD

Naval Support Facility Dahlgren and Annexes, Dahlgren, VA Naval Support Facility Indian Head and Annexes, Indian Head, MD

Naval Air Station Patuxent River and Annexes, Patuxent River, MD

(Reserved)

Naval Support Facility Annapolis and Annexes, Annapolis, MD

(Reserved)

Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ), Quantico, VA

Naval Support Activity Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

Locations marked (Reserved) have no requirements but may be modified after award for services to be performed.

1.1 Concept of

Operations

The intent of 1503050 Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping is to specify the requirements related to prestige areas, lawns, fields, operational areas, and storm water system operation and maintenance, such as: mowing, trimming, edging, trash and debris removal, aeration, de-thatching, fertilization, irrigation systems operation and maintenance, tree maintenance, tree control, vegetation and weed control, other specified recurring services, destructive weather response, interior plant maintenance, and green waste management within the installation.

The following services are not included in Annex 1503050, Grounds

Maintenance and Landscaping unless specified:

Exterior trash cans and debris removal within 5 feet of designated buildings are excluded from this specification. This service is included in Annex 1503010, Custodial.

2 Management and

Administration

2.1 Definitions and

Acronyms

Definitions and Acronyms are listed in J-1503050-01.

2.2 Personnel The Contractor shall provide personnel with the qualifications, technical knowledge, experience and skills required to efficiently provide grounds maintenance and landscaping services.

2.2.1 Certification, Training, and

Licensing

Certified arborist shall be used for all tree pruning.

All Contractor personnel who apply pesticides/herbicides shall be certified by the State of Maryland, Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of

Columbia in the categories required to perform the work specified in this contract. No uncertified personnel may work under the supervision of a certified person even where this is permitted practice in those States or host nations in which the DoD property is located. In accordance with DoDI

4150.07 Volume 2, DoD Pest Management Training and Certification

Program, Contractors applying pesticides/herbicides are required to have completed an EPA-approved training program that includes written examinations in core and specific application categories. All work performed shall be in accordance with Federal, DoD, state, and local laws, and installation policies and regulations. Proof of certification shall be submitted per Section F.

2.3 Special

Requirements

2.3.1 Application of

Herbicides

The Contractor shall comply with the requirements specified below for any work that involves the handling or application of herbicides.

2.3.1.1 Business Licensing The Contractor shall possess a business license issued by the State of

Maryland, Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia to provide pest/vegetation control services. Proof of local/state licensing shall be submitted per Section F.

2.3.1.2 Vehicles Vehicles used to transport pesticides/herbicides shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher, a spill containment kit capable of containing any potential pesticide/herbicide spill, an emergency eye wash station, at least two gallons of emergency wash water for personal decontamination, and a first aid kit.

All pesticides/herbicides carried on vehicles shall be stored in a locked compartment separate from the cab of the vehicle. Vehicles shall not be left unattended at any time unless properly locked and secured. Pest/vegetation control vehicles shall be marked with the owner's or Contractor's name clearly identified as a pest control vehicle per state/local regulations. Each vehicle shall display applicable state or federal department of transportation or agency placard and other identification markings as required by Federal, state, or local regulations. All vehicles shall be maintained with a clean and orderly appearance, free from pesticide/herbicide residues or grime buildup.

Vehicles shall not be cleaned, washed, or rinsed on Government property.

2.3.1.3 Equipment The Contractor shall provide repair and maintenance, as necessary, to keep all equipment in good operating condition, and take appropriate action regarding the following:

All tanks, hoses, pumps, control valves, and gauges shall be free of visible deterioration, shall not leak, and shall operate at the manufacturer's recommended rates and pressures. Equipment that has failed shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor prior to resuming operations.

Screens, strainers, and filters shall be used and maintained per the pump, sprayer, and nozzle manufacturer's instructions.

Spray nozzles shall deliver spray patterns as specified by the nozzle manufacturer. Nozzles that become clogged or eroded shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor prior to resuming operations.

All pesticide/herbicide dispersal equipment, shall be clearly and plainly marked with "DANGER"..."PESTICIDES", or as required by applicable regulations.

Specific equipment requirements relevant to individual requirements are further delineated in the Pest Group Sheets in J-1503050-10.

2.3.1.4 Herbicides All pesticides/herbicides, must be used in accordance with Federal, DoD, State of Maryland, Commonwealth of Virginia, the District of Columbia, local, and installation policies and regulations, and any requirements identified in Section J attachments. All pesticides/herbicides shall be procured, processed, handled, and applied in strict accordance with the manufacturer's label. All pesticides/herbicides shall be registered with the

EPA and the State of Maryland, Commonwealth of Virginia, the District of

Columbia pesticide regulatory agency.

The Contractor shall maintain a book of labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for pesticides and herbicides they use or intend to use, and have it readily available for the COR’s inspection at all times.

All pesticides/herbicide used by the Contractor in the United States of

America shall be registered with the EPA and applicable state lead agency for the use intended. Planned Pesticide Use Sheets, provided in J-1503050-10a, including labels and SDS for each pesticide/herbicide intended for use, shall be submitted per Section F with the Contractor’s Work Plan. Approvals may be made for and limited to specific pests and sites. Any proposed changes in pesticide/herbicide usage shall be submitted per Section F for approval prior to use.

2.3.1.5 Pest Management

Operations

Reporting

The Contractor shall create and submit a completed electronic Pest

Management Record for each pest management/vegetation control operation, both chemical and non-chemical, e.g., pesticide/herbicide application, pest/vegetation control service order, per Section F.

Refer to the Pest Management Operations Report provided in J-1503050-05 for a sample of an online Pest Management Record.

The Contractor shall submit the Pest Management Operations Report per

Section F using the NAVFAC PMC approved online pest management reporting system. Contact the regional NAVFAC PMC to obtain an account and instructions on how to use the system.

2.3.1.6 Disposal All pesticides/herbicide, rinse water, and containers shall be disposed of per pesticide/herbicide label directions. The Contractor shall dispose of any pesticides/herbicides, pesticide/herbicide containers, pesticide/herbicide residue, pesticide/herbicide rinse water, or any pesticide/herbicide contaminated articles at an authorized disposal area off-site from the installation.

2.3.1.7 Spills Consult with installation environmental and fire department personnel to determine and insert installation requirements for Contractor spills of hazardous substances.

2.3.1.8 On-Site Mixing The Contractor shall not mix pesticides/herbicides on Government property unless specifically authorized by the COR. If mixing is authorized, it shall be done at an approved Government furnished facility or over an approved containment device. All water sources shall be equipped with proper back-flow prevention devices. An air gap shall be maintained between the water source and the pesticide/herbicide tank.

2.3.1.9 Personal Protective

Equipment (PPE)

The Contractor shall provide PPE to each of their pest/vegetation control applicators. This equipment shall include, at a minimum, the PPE required by the pesticide label and SDS.

2.3.2 Permits The Contractor shall obtain all necessary permits required to perform the work in this contract. A copy of any applicable permit shall be submitted per

Section F.

2.3.3 Vehicles on

Sidewalks or

Lawns

Vehicles shall not be permitted on sidewalks or lawns without prior approval from the KO. The Contractor's request shall include the methods on how he intends to protect the lawns and sidewalks from damage. Replace or restore all lawns, plants, and property damaged by the Contractor to their original condition or better at no additional cost to the Government.

2.3.4 Equipment

Restrictions

Use of powered equipment is prohibited in environmentally sensitive areas identified on the Site Maps provided in J-1503050-02.

Use of grazing animals is subject to prior Government approval.

2.3.5 Safety Grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment shall be approved for use around ammunition bunkers.

2.3.6 Work Identification The Contractor shall identify and recommend non-recurring work as appropriate to the KO.

2.3.7 Working Adjacent

to Parking Areas

Work shall be performed with care on grounds adjacent to parking areas so as to prevent damage to parked vehicles.

2.3.8 Access

Coordination

The Contractor shall coordinate all access to performance areas such as airfields and firing ranges through the KO. If required, the Contractor shall be in radio contact with the controlling authority during work performance.

2.3.9 Water Management The Contractor shall conform to waste and water management measures imposed on the Navy and the Navy-imposed water conservation requirements

2.3.9.1 Water

Conservation Plan

The Contractor shall develop and submit a Water Conservation Plan per

Section F. The plan shall be in effect year round with emphasis on the rainy season (e.g., October through April) and other times of the year during heavy rain. The plan shall be signed and dated by the Contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Manager. At a minimum, the plan shall include the following:

1. Procedures for ensuring water sprinklers are shut off during heavy rains.

2. Procedures for obtaining current information on weather conditions.

3. Procedures for notifying the Government prior to shutting off and turning on water sprinklers.

4. Procedures for maintaining all existing rain control devices during the entire contract period.

5. Procedures for periodic activation of all irrigation systems to ensure proper working condition of heads and proper spray patterns and that no water sprays onto paved areas, roads, or buildings.

6. Identification of areas that may require watering more than three times per week, exceeding Board of Water Supply guidance, in order to maintain the health/appearance of the grounds.

7. Identification of lawn areas that may need dethatching/aeration to improve the health of the lawn and reduce future watering requirements.

8. Identification of areas currently requiring manual watered (no irrigation system is present or an in ground manual irrigation system is present with no irrigation controller).

9. Description of how all contract performance standards will be met while complying with the Water Conservation Plan.

The Contractor may request changes by subsequent written addendum to the plan, which shall require the KO's approval.

2.4 References and

Technical

Documents

References and Technical Documents are listed in J-1503050-03.

1503050 – Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping

Spec

Item

Title Performance

Objective

Related Information Performance

Standard

3 Recurring Work The Contractor shall maintain improved grounds, operational areas, and storm water drainage systems, and perform grounds maintenance service orders to ensure a sightly appearance in accordance with specified standards.

Improved grounds, operational areas, and storm water drainage systems to be maintained are provided in J-1503050-07 Site

Maps.

The Contractor shall recycle all organic debris including vegetation clippings, brush, tree limbs, hedge clippings, etc.

Organic debris shall be delivered to an approved recycling facility. All weight tickets for recycled debris shall be submitted with the

Contractor’s invoice per

Section F. Refer to the

Recycling Reporting Form provided in J-1503050-05.

The Contractor shall submit

SDS sheets and catalog cut sheets or samples of all proposed fertilizers and mulch for approval prior to bringing them on-board the installation and prior to use per Section F.

The Contractor shall develop and submit work schedules that details the date that each of the work requirements will be performed per Section F.

Work includes routine, seasonal and cyclic services.

Improved grounds are maintained operational areas, and storm water drainage systems per the specified

Service Level provided in J-

1503050-04.

Operational areas present a sightly appearance and do not interfere with operational requirements.

3.1 Improved Grounds The Contractor

shall maintain

Improved

Grounds to ensure a neat, sightly, and healthy appearance.

Service Level Standards for improved grounds maintenance and landscaping are specified for Prestige and Standard

Service Levels in J-1503050-

04.

Services are performed as specified by and consistent with the

Service Level listed in J-1503050-04.

3.1.1 Lawn and Field

Maintenance

The Contractor shall maintain improved grounds to ensure a neat, sightly, and healthy appearance.

Improved grounds as shown in

J-1503050-07 Site Maps are designated as Prestige Areas, Lawns, or Fields.

Lawns and Prestige Areas are designed to be maintained for appearance and lawn health in accordance with the specified

Services are performed as specified by and consistent with the

Service Level listed in J-1503050-04.

Service Level. Fields receive mowing and trimming but no other lawn care services.

3.1.1.1 Mowing and

Trimming

The Contractor shall maintain vegetation to ensure a uniform height.

The minimum and maximum acceptable vegetation heights for prestige areas, lawns, and fields are identified within the

Service Level Standards in J-

1503050-04.

The Contractor shall trim vegetation within and adjacent to objects located within the lawn or field area including, but not limited to fence lines, fence fabric, brick walls, signs, street lights, power poles, guy wires, etc.

The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all clippings and trimmings, excluding grass clippings, in a timely manner to promote a neat and healthy appearance. Grass clippings not removed within areas identified as lawns and prestige areas shall be evenly distributed and promote a neat and healthy appearance.

Vegetation is uniform in appearance.

Vegetation is not less than the minimum and at or below the maximum acceptable height specified.

Trash and debris is removed and disposed of prior to mowing and trimming and presents an overall neat appearance.

Vegetation within and adjacent to objects is trimmed to match the height and appearance of surrounding vegetation.

3.1.1.2 Edging The Contractor

shall maintain an edged cut to ensure a neat appearance.

Edging shall be performed where vegetation meets any concrete, asphalt, or aggregate surface, where vegetation abuts planter beds, or wherever needed to maintain vegetation delineation.

Edging is uniform in appearance and vegetation does not encroach on concrete or asphalt surfaces, plant beds, or other structures.

3.1.1.3 Lawn Services The Contactor

shall perform lawn services to ensure proper vegetation health and promote growth.

Lawn services include aeration, de-thatching, fertilization, and top dressing/over seeding.

These services shall be performed at the frequency specified by the Service Level listed in J-1503050-04.

and dispose of all aeration cores and all de-thatching debris, in a timely manner to promote a neat appearance.

Fertilizer type and application shall be determined by the soil analysis tests performed by the

Contractor.

Lawn services improve vegetation health and vegetation present a healthy appearance.

Fertilizer type and application performed as indicated by the soil analysis.

Lawns are free of bare spots ruts, holes, or dead vegetation.

The Contractor shall submit a copy of the soil analysis test results and the proposed type of fertilizer to be used for acceptance prior to applying fertilizer per Section F.

The Contractor shall submit a copy of the proposed type of seed to be used for acceptance prior to over seeding per

Section F.

Marine Barracks Washington:

Over seeding: The Contractor shall over seed the Annex at

Marine Barracks Washington twice per year (Spring and

Fall).

Vertiseeding: The Contractor shall vertiseed the Parade Deck at Marine Barracks

Washington twice per year

(Spring and Fall).

Dethatching: The Contractor shall dethatch the Annex at

Marine Barracks Washington twice per year (Spring and

Fall).

Aeration: At Marine Barracks

Washington the Post shall be aerated twice per year, and the

Parade Deck shall be aerated

(rolling core aeration and deep tine) 9 times per year.

Turf Cover: At Marine

Barracks Washington a grow tarp is placed in the Winter on both the parade deck and all grassy areas in the family garden. Treat the grounds with a fungicide and slow release fertilizer prior to placing tarp. Historically grass is observed throughout the winter and requires one to two mows and if there is any chemical treatment needed it is addressed.

The Contractor shall provide a

Lawn Services schedule per

Section F.

3.1.1.4 Irrigation The Contractor

shall irrigate to provide the appropriate amount of water to vegetation.

Irrigation shall be performed in a manner that promotes the health and growth of all vegetation and minimizes water consumption regardless of irrigation system conditions

(coverage or functionality).

The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper application of water to performance areas.

The Contractor shall notify the

KO of any inoperable irrigation system components within 24 hours of discovery. The

Contractor shall be fully responsible for repairs resulting from Contractor’s negligence.

Upon notification or discovery of leakage/blockage of the irrigation systems the

Contractor shall notify the PAR and schedule repair. Repair periods lasting longer than 48 hours require KO approval.

Temporarily installed and portable irrigation systems shall be used only with KO approval until repairs are completed. All turf disturbances shall be repaired or replaced to reflect pre-existing conditions.

Temporarily installed and portable irrigation systems shall be removed immediately following each use.

Within 14 calendar days after contract start date, the

Contractor and a Government

Representative shall inspect the irrigation system to validate the operation and working condition of the systems. Any items or equipment that are missing or found in poor working condition shall be recorded and submitted to the

Irrigation provided as necessary to maintain health and appearance of

KO along with a cost proposal for repairs or replacement of those items/ equipment. The cost to replace or repair items identified during the initial inspection shall be at the expense of the Government.

Thereafter, the contractor shall provide, replace or repair all items or parts that are non-operational at no expense to the

Government.

The Contractor shall maintain the permanently installed irrigation systems starting at the first valve on the water service line from the main supply line. The Contractor shall perform irrigation systems maintenance to accomplish any work identified within the entire boundary of the installation.

The contractor is responsible for individual parts up to

$500.00. When a single part exceeds $500.00, the contractor shall be responsible only for the first $500.00 and labor to install parts. All parts shall be

U.L. approved/listed. Only new standard parts shall be used in repairs.

The Contractor shall winterize or freeze-protect all irrigation systems for the fall and winter months. The contractor shall establish a winterization and de-winterization program with scheduled operating and shut off dates. These dates shall be scheduled and coordinated with the PAR/TPOC.

Spring startup maintenance shall be performed to allow the systems to function per the manufacturer’s specifications.

All backflow prevention devices shall be inspected, tested, and certified by a certified tester and be performed by the Government.

The current listing of irrigation systems and components, including locations, is shown in the Irrigation System Inventory provided in J-1503050-09.

The Contractor shall provide the KO an irrigation system repair plan and monthly schedule for maintenance prior to the start of the contract, per

Section F.

3.1.1.5 Weed Control The Contractor

shall perform pre and post emergent weed control

(herbicide) to ensure Improved

Grounds are free of undesired vegetation.

Pre-emergent vegetation control (herbicide) shall be accomplished at the beginning of growing season.

Post-emergent vegetation control (herbicide) shall be accomplished in the middle of the growing season.

Remove weeds that are growing in or around a tree, bush, hedge or shrub.

Weed growth is inhibited to improve vegetation health and vegetation present a healthy appearance.

Weed growth is controlled to levels and within times specified in the Pest

Group

Requirements in

Section J.

3.1.2 Artificial Turf The Contractor

shall maintain outdoor artificial turf to ensure a sightly appearance.

The Contractor shall remove vegetation from and fluff artificial turf, clean liquid spills, remove bird droppings and any other debris.

Artificial turf is clean, free of vegetation, and presents a sightly appearance.

3.1.3 Xeriscape Areas The Contractor

shall maintain xeriscape areas to ensure a sightly appearance.

The Contractor shall remove undesired vegetation, replenish rocks as needed, evenly distribute and level rocks, and fertilize plants.

Xeriscape areas are clean, free of undesired vegetation, and present a sightly appearance.

3.1.4 Plant and Plant Bed

Maintenance

(inclusive of rock beds)

The Contractor shall maintain plants and plant beds to ensure a healthy appearance and to ensure there is no interference with pedestrians, vehicular traffic, and building encroachment.

The Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of dead, broken, damaged or diseased areas, and all other trimmings.

The Contractor shall fertilize, edge, weed, and mulch plant beds (inclusive of rock beds), as appropriate.

The Contractor is responsible for plant replacement up to $50 per plant not to exceed 30 plants annually.

Plants and plant beds are healthy and present a neat appearance consistent with the specified Service

Level.

Plants do not encroach on structures, pedestrian traffic, or vehicular traffic.

3.1.5 Shrub and Hedge

Maintenance

The Contractor shall maintain shrubs and hedges to ensure a

The Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of dead, broken, damaged or diseased areas, and all other trimmings.

Shrubs and hedges are healthy and present a neat and uniform appearance healthy, uniform, and neat appearance and to ensure there is no interference with pedestrians, vehicular traffic, and building encroachment.

The Contractor is responsible for plant, shrub, and hedge replacement up to $50 per plant not to exceed 30 plants annually.

Shrubs and other plants shall be maintained according to the

American Society of

Landscape Architect’s standards. They shall be pruned as required to maintain their natural growth characteristics. A minimum safety clearance of 14 feet over streets, 12 feet over driveways, 8 feet over walk areas, and 4 feet from buildings shall be maintained at all times.

Maintain in accordance with the facility’s Appearance Plan, Integrated Natural Resources

Plan (INRMP), and Urban

Forest Management Plan.

Trim and/or cut down any plants around “Life Safety” equipment (i.e. street/building fire hydrants, fire escapes, and fire exits.

Notify the PAR/TPOC one week prior to trimming or pruning around utility poles and power lines.

The Contractor shall provide the KO an shrub and hedge schedule for maintenance prior to the start of the contract, per

Section F.

consistent with the

Shrubs and hedges do not encroach on structures, pedestrian traffic, or vehicular traffic.

3.1.5.1 Shrub and Hedge

Removal

Contractor shall perform shrub and hedge removal and planting services in accordance with industry standards.

Small Shrub and Stump

Removal - Remove shrubs up to 5-gallon and/or up to 18 inches high. Remove stumps to

6 inches below ground level and remove all exposed roots.

Treat to prevent regrowth.

Backfill all excavated holes and replant with the same type of vegetation as surrounding area. Shrubs are sized based on the standard growing plant container capacity and plant height above ground level.

Shrubs and hedges are healthy and present a neat and uniform appearance consistent with the

Shrubs and hedges do not encroach on structures, pedestrian traffic, or vehicular traffic.

Contractor shall remove small shrubs as annotated in inventory.

Medium Shrub and Stump

Removal - Remove shrubs between 5 and 15-gallon and/or between 18 and 48 inches high.

Remove stumps to 6 inches below ground level and remove all exposed roots. Treat to prevent regrowth. Backfill all excavated holes and replant with the same type of vegetation as surrounding area.

Shrubs are sized based on the standard growing plant container capacity and plant height above ground level.

Contractor shall remove medium shrubs as annotated in

Large Shrub and Stump

Removal – Remove shrubs above 15-gallon and/or above

48 inches high. Remove stumps to 6 inches below ground level and remove all exposed roots. Treat to prevent regrowth. Backfill all excavated holes and replant with the same type of vegetation as surrounding area.

Contractor shall remove large shrubs as annotated in

3.1.6 Tree Maintenance The Contractor

shall provide tree maintenance to ensure tree health and to prevent interference with pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and structure encroachment.

Tree maintenance includes staking, adjustment of ties and supports, removal of stakes;

maintaining watering berms for existing plantings; fertilization;

pruning for health and safety, vegetation clearance, seasonal cleanup; removing dead, damaged or diseased wood, or structurally weak limbs and branches; removing or pruning branches to clear roofs, adjacent structures, low hanging limbs and fronds

Trees are healthy consistent with the

Trees do not structures, All debris is disposed of which encroach onto walks, roadways and parking lots.

Pruning shall be accomplished by or under guidance of a certified arborist. Climbing devices that may cause damage to trees shall not be used.

and properly dispose of dead, damaged or diseased limbs and branches, and all other cuttings within two working days following operations.

properly and within the specified time.

3.1.7 Vegetation Control The Contractor

shall perform vegetation control to ensure areas are free of undesired vegetation.

The Contractor shall remove unwanted vegetation from fence lines, fence fabric, brick walls, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, paths, trails, aggregate areas, enclosures (to include but not limited to trash, generators, power vaults, ac units), and paved surfaces including parking lots.

Areas adjacent to perimeter fences are those areas that have been cleared up to 20 feet from either side of the fence.

Vegetation shall not exceed one foot in height. The

Contractor shall remove and appropriately dispose of natural and man-made debris within the perimeter fence clearances.

and submit a schedule for the control of undesired vegetation per Section F.

Objects such as:

fence lines, fence fabric, brick, walls, curbs, gutters, aggregate areas, and paved surfaces including parking lots are free of all vegetation consistent with the

Vegetation growth is controlled to levels and within times specified in the Pest Group

Requirements in

Section J-1503050-

10.

3.1.8 Tree Removal -

Bethesda

Contractor shall perform tree removal and planting services in accordance with industry standards.

Small Tree and Stump

Removal - Remove trees 2 to 6 inches in diameter measured at

4.5 feet above ground level.

Remove stumps to 12 inches below ground level and remove roots to 4 inches below level ground extending to six feet from tree. Treat to prevent regrowth. Backfill all excavated holes and replant with the same type of vegetation as surrounding area.

Trees are healthy consistent with the structures, All debris is disposed of

Contractor shall remove small trees/shrubs as annotated in

Medium Tree and Stump

Removal - Remove trees 6 to

18 inches in diameter measured at 4.5 feet above ground level.

Remove stumps to 12 inches below ground level and remove roots to 4 inches below level ground extending to six feet from tree. Treat to prevent regrowth. Backfill all excavated holes and replant with the same type of vegetation as surrounding area.

Contractor shall remove small

Large Tree and Stump

Removal - Remove trees above

18 inches in diameter measured at 4.5 feet above ground level.

Remove stumps to 12 inches below ground level and remove roots to 4 inches below level ground extending to six feet from tree. Treat to prevent regrowth. Backfill all excavated holes and replant with the same type of vegetation as surrounding area.

Contractor shall remove small properly and within the specified time.

3.2 Operational Areas The Contractor

shall maintain operational areas to ensure grounds present a sightly appearance and do not interfere with operational requirements.

Prior to mowing or trimming, the Contractor shall remove and appropriately dispose of all debris that interferes with the mowing or trimming operation.

Operational areas are provided in J-1503050-07 Site Maps.

Operational areas present a sightly appearance and do not interfere with objects such as:

fence lines, fence fabric, and brick walls is trimmed to match the height and appearance of surrounding

3.2.1 Ammunition Storage

Areas

The Contractor shall maintain ammunition storage areas to ensure no interference with operational requirements.

Vegetation height and trees in and around ammunition storage areas shall be maintained per

NAVSEA OP-5 requirements.

ammunition storage areas free of all debris, trees, and vegetation height shall not to exceed 18 inches in accordance with NAVSEA OP-5

Due to weight restrictions or erosion prevention requirements on mounds and magazines these areas shall be cut with string trimmers or approved push type mowers.

In areas with mixed species, the accepted grass height shall be based on the dominant species shown in J-1503050-

04. All grass clippings shall be removed from platforms and paved areas.

Only walk-behind mowers and trimmers shall be used on magazines, bunkers and berms.

Gasoline-powered grass cutters may be used on top of earth-covered magazines but must be kept at least 5 feet from ventilators and head walls.

Hand-powered equipment shall be used within 5 feet of ventilators and head walls.

Fueling of gasoline-powered cutters, mowers, and trimmers shall be accomplished at least

100 feet from explosives areas and at least 20 feet from warehouses and other inert storage buildings.

Smoking and matches, cigarette lighters, or other similar flame- or spark-producing devices are prohibited in magazine areas.

Radios, cell phones and other electronic devices are not

Ammunition storage areas are maintained clear of all debris and trees.

Vegetation at or below specified height.

encroach on roads, buildings, ammunition storage areas, and structures.

allowed within the magazine areas without KO approval.

3.2.2 Anti-Terrorism Force

Protection (ATFP)

The Contractor shall maintain perimeter fence to ensure no interference with operational requirements.

Vegetation height and trees in and around ATFP areas shall be maintained per NTTP 3-

07.2.3 requirements.

The Contractor shall maintain a

30 feet clear zone on the inside of the fencing and a 20 feet clear zone on the outside of the fencing.

perimeter fence line (including security camera line of sight) free of all debris, trees, and vegetation height shall not to exceed eight inches in accordance with NTTP 3-

07.23.

Note: A 20’ clear zone may not be accomplished in certain areas where the Government does not own the land such as park service land or other such entities located less than 20 feet from fence line. For example, the park lands adjacent to both USNO and

Carderock.

ATFP areas are maintained clear of all debris, trees, and vegetation is at or below the specified encroach on fence line and structures.

3.2.3 Bird/Animal Aircraft

Strike Hazard

(BASH)

The Contractor shall maintain areas within

BASH mitigation zones to ensure no interference with operational requirements.

Vegetation height around airfields shall comply with

Bird/Animal Aircraft Strike

Hazard (BASH) requirements and Installation Wildlife

Hazard Mitigation Plan

(WHMP).

BASH areas per the BASH

Mitigation Zones (BMZ) requirements.

BASH Mitigation Zone (BMZ)

Maps provided as J-1503050-

07.

Services are performed as specified by and consistent with

BASH requirements listed in J-1503050-

18.

Objects such as:

curbs, gutters, aggregate areas, and paved surfaces including parking aprons are free of vegetation.

3.2.4 Fire Lanes and

Breaks

The Contractor shall maintain fire lanes and breaks to ensure no interference with operational requirements.

The Contractor shall maintain fire lanes and breaks to the dimensions defined in the Fire

Protection Handbook.

fire lanes and breaks free of all debris, trees, and vegetation

Fire lanes and breaks are all debris and trees.

Vegetation at or below specified height shall not to exceed one foot.

Fire lanes and breaks are clear of obstructions that interfere with vehicular passage.

3.2.5 Road and Right of

Ways

The Contractor shall maintain road and right of ways to ensure no interference with operational requirements.

The Contractor shall maintain road and right of way clearances up to 30 feet of either side of the road and right of way and maintain road and right of ways free of all debris and trees, and vegetation.

Roadway clear of all debris, trees, and vegetation as specified.

Objects such as:

curbs, gutters, aggregate areas, and paved surfaces including parking lots are free of

Roadways clear of obstructions that interfere with vehicular passage.

3.2.6 Trail/Path Clearing -

Bethesda

The Contractor shall maintain trails to ensure not interference with passage.

The Contractor shall perform underbrushing services along both sides of all wooded walking trails 12 inches in from the trail. All brush, weeds, and small trees (3 inches and below in diameter at ground level) shall be cut back to within 1 inch of ground level.

Trails clear of obstructions that interfere with passage.

3.2.7 Meadow Maintenance

- Dahlgren

The Contractor shall maintain meadow areas once annually, between March 15 and April 15 to minimize impacts to wildlife.

Prior to mowing or trimming, the Contractor shall remove and appropriately dispose of all debris that interferes with the mowing or trimming operation.

Meadow areas shall have a finished appearance of 8 to 10 inches upon completion of service.

objects such as:

Fence lines, fence fabric, and brick walls are trimmed to match the height and appearance of surrounding vegetation.

3.2.8 Shoreline

Maintenance -

Dahlgren

The Contractor shall maintain shoreline areas twice annually as follows:

1st cutting between March 15 and April 15, and

2nd cutting in the

Prior to mowing or trimming, the Contractor shall remove and appropriately dispose of all debris that interferes with the

Shoreline areas shall have a finished appearance of 6 to 8

Shoreline areas present a slightly appearance and do not interfere with month of October to minimize impacts to wildlife.

inches upon completion of service. Bank vegetation shall be maintained to not impede range operations line of sight.

objects such as:

fence lines, fence fabric, and brick walls are trimmed to match the height and appearance of surrounding vegetation.

3.2.9 Network

Infrastructure

Maintenance -

Dahlgren

The Contractor shall maintain network infrastructure areas semi-annually, Prior to mowing or trimming, the Contractor shall remove and appropriately dispose of all debris that interferes with the

Network infrastructure areas shall be maintained as follows:

Clear and remove all vegetation, to include trees less than 2 inches in diameter, mow grass in a 20-foot radius around network junction boxes, remove tree limbs within 20 feet of the junction boxes and remove all vegetation in a 20 foot-wide path through wooded areas with a grass height to exceed 6 inches.

Network infrastructure areas present a slightly appearance and do not interfere with objects such as:

fence lines, fence fabric, and brick walls are trimmed to match the height and appearance of surrounding vegetation.

3.3 Storm Drainage

Systems

The Contractor shall remove obstructions and control trees and vegetation in storm drainage systems to ensure unrestricted flow of storm water runoff.

Drainage systems include curb gutters, curb inlets, brow ditches, drainage channels, swales, catch basins, yard drains, and other devices used to direct the flow of runoff.

The Contractor shall clean and remove debris from drainage systems that would inhibit drainage.

Aboveground storm drainage systems shall be maintained clear of obstructions, debris, vegetation, and anything else which may restrict runoff flow.

Vegetation height shall not to exceed eight inches.

Drain covers and grates of underground systems shall be maintained clear of obstructions, however, covers and grates shall not be removed

No evidence of obstructions in the visible area of the drainage systems.

for cleaning drainage systems.

The KO shall be notified within 24 hours, in writing, of obstructions in subsurface drain lines beyond Contractor responsibility. Missing or damaged yard drain covers and grates shall be reported immediately to the KO.

Emergency response shall be provided 24 hours a day, every day. Upon notification of blockage of the surface drainage systems, the

Contractor shall respond within four hours after such notification. The Contractor is responsible for up to 16 labor hours and $500 in materials per incident.

3.3.1 Clean Perimeter

Storm Water Outlets

& Inlets - NSWC

Carderock

The Contractor shall clean perimeter storm water outlets & inlets.

Services shall be performed at

NSWC Carderock Division.

The Contractor shall provide protection for existing finishes, set sediment control at perimeter inlet and outlet grills noted in inventory; muck out and clean out grills, and dispose of debris.

Check outfall for debris and clogging, annually. Remove sediment, leaves debris and vegetation from pipe ends and spillways (concrete and stone).

Avoid excavation of stream and ditch bottoms. All debris must be disposed of offsite.

Report excessive clogging to

GOV POC.

No evidence of obstructions in the visible area of the perimeter storm water outlets & inlets

3.3.2 Clean Perimeter

Storm Water Outlets

& Inlets – Bethesda

The Contractor shall clean perimeter storm water outlets & inlets

Services shall be performed at

NSA Bethesda. The Contractor shall inspect and maintain perimeter inlet and outlet grills free of debris at locations specified in J-1503050-07.

Contractor shall muck out and clean out grills after weather events to prevent buildup and damage to grills. Contractor shall be responsible for grill repair or replacement due to maintenance negligence.

No evidence of obstructions in the visible area of the perimeter storm water outlets & inlets. Deficiencies with detailed resolutions to be identified and reported.

3.3.3 Maintenance of Low

Impact Development

Features (LID)

The Contractor shall take a proactive, responsible role in the management of LID features

The following types of LID features will be serviced:

Bio retention cells / rain gardens

Permeable Pavement

(Pavers/Concrete/Asphalt

Tree filters

Rain Barrels

Sand Filters

Green Roofs

Ponds/Wetlands

Swales

Services are performed at locations in J-

1503050-11 as specified in J-

1503050-13

3.3.4 Maintenance of

Green Roofs –

WRNMMC &

Carderock

The Contractor shall maintain green roofs to ensure a sightly appearance.

The Contractor shall perform maintenance for the roof plants, roof beds and green roofs. Ensure roof drains are functioning properly and report any unsecured roof flashing and any waterproofing issues.

Replant any viable plants, including Sedum Carpet and

Sedum Tile as well as Gard

Mat that have been uprooted from wind, erosion or animals.

(Refer also to 3.1.1.4 Irrigation,

3.1.4 Plant Maintenance and

Spec Item 3.1.7 Vegetation

Control.)

Green roof areas present a sightly appearance per the

Contractor’s schedule.

Services are performed as specified in J-

1503050-13(f1)

3.4 Grounds

Maintenance Service

Orders (Not Used)

3.5 Other Recurring

Services

The Contractor shall perform other recurring grounds maintenance services

The Contractor shall perform other recurring grounds maintenance services at the following locations:

Washington Navy Yard

Naval Research

Laboratory

Walter Reed National

Military Medical Center

NSF Carderock

Dahlgren

Indian Head

United States Naval

Observatory

Arlington Service Center

Marine Corps Barracks

Washington

Recurring services are completed in a timely manner and each is completed in accordance with its unique performance standard.

3.5.1 Remove Bird

Droppings

The Contractor shall remove bird droppings from sidewalks, steps, and handicapped ramps

Services shall be performed at

Walter Reed National Naval

Medical Center and NSWC

Carderock.

Designed areas are maintained free from bird droppings and have a neat and healthy appearance.

WRNMMC - The Contractor shall remove bird droppings from sidewalks, steps, and handicapped ramps on an as needed basis.

Carderock – The Contractor shall remove goose droppings from all prestige areas sidewalks and parade field east to west sidewalk.

See attachment J-1503050-08

3.5.2 Maintain Dump

Tipple – NSWC

Carderock

The Contractor shall remove trash and debris at the dump tipple area

Services shall be performed at

NSWC Carderock Division.

The Contractor shall maintain the dump tipple throughout the year to keep it clear of debris and trash on the ground and in the surrounding area. Trash and debris not in excess of 100 lbs.

shall be placed in the dumpster at the tipple site. Heavier trash shall be reported to the

COR/PAR. Any hazardous materials found at the site should be reported to the

KO/COR. Contractor shall submit a schedule to the KO to satisfy this effort per Section F.

Maintain the tipple area free of debris and trash in a neat and orderly appearance.

3.5.3 Clean Gutters and/or

roof drains - NSWC

Carderock

The Contractor shall clean out drains and gutters

Services shall be performed at

NSWC to clean out B4 barrel roof gutters annually. Other roof gutters drains on inventory are to be kept clear throughout the year. Contractor shall submit a schedule to the KO to satisfy this effort per Section F.

Contractor shall reschedule as needed to meet the requirement submitting each new schedule to the KO.

No evidence of obstructions in the visible area of the roof drains and gutters.

3.5.4 Exterior Waste

Containers

The Contractor shall empty exterior waste containers and ensure they are clean

The contractor shall empty waste containers, excluding dumpsters, located outside the

5 foot perimeter area (further than 5 feet from designated buildings). The Contractor shall pick up all waste around the containers.

The Contractor shall collect and dispose of items placed adjacent to waste containers.

Waste containers are empty and clean.

Waterproof liners are provided and replaced when soiled or unserviceable.

Services are performed at the specified frequencies.

All waste that is dropped during the waste removal process shall be picked up and properly disposed.

Provide waterproof liners and replace when needed.

Reference J-1503050-08 for inventories/frequencies and J-

1503050-07 for associated maps.

3.5.5 Playground

Maintenance

The Contractor shall maintain playground areas to ensure grounds are well maintained

The Contractor shall maintain and replenish white sand raked and leveled 12 inches on each playground identified in J-

1503050-08. Playgrounds shall be free of grass, weeds, leaves, stones, rocks, trash and debris.

Rake and level sand and repair lawn around playground areas.

Weeds shall not be removed chemically. Contractor shall submit a schedule to the KO to satisfy this effort per Section F.

Playgrounds are maintained as required and are free of grass, weeds, leaves, stones, rocks, trash, and debris.

3.5.6 Ball Field

Maintenance

The Contractor shall maintain grass, infields, warning tracks, and chalk lines on ball fields

The Contractor shall maintain one (1) ball field at NSWCCD providing the following maintenance: roto-till infield and foul lines if necessary, to remove weeds; rake and level all playing areas; add brick dust to warning tracks, foul lines and add specified ball field mix on infields; roll the entire area; aerate, fertilize, over seed, top dress and repair playing turf bi-annually or as required. Fields shall be maintained at grass heights no higher than two-and-a-half

(2.5) inches during the playing season, but shall never be lower than 1.4 inches.

Contractor shall submit a schedule to the KO to satisfy this effort per Section F.

Ball fields are maintained in an attractive manner.

Grass heights do not exceed 2.5 inches during the playing season. Chalk lines are maintained according to standard baseball rules.

3.5.7 CNO Barge

Maintenance

The Contractor shall maintain inlet area to ensure a slightly appearance.

The Contractor shall remove and dispose floating and washed up debris that may collect in the inlet area. The inlet area is defined as the area of the fence along the river walk inwards towards the coffee shop (not to include the dock or outside the river walk

Barge inlet area is maintained in an attractive manner.

fence). The Contractor shall maintain adjacent concrete surfaces area to remove and inhibit the unwanted growth of weeds and vegetation. Once per month. Contractor shall submit a schedule to the KO to satisfy this effort per Section F.

Historical Note: Average of one (1) pick-up truck load of debris per month.

3.5.8 Debris Removal The Contractor

shall remove seasonal debris to ensure a clean and neat appearance, and safe for pedestrian traffic.

The Contractor shall remove and appropriately dispose of all seasonal debris, e.g., fruit, seedpods, fallen leaves and dry brush, tree twigs throughout designated areas annually between the months of October-December.

and submit a schedule for debris removal per Section F.

Locations for debris removal are identified in J-1503050-08.

Debris is removed as necessary to present an overall neat appearance.

Areas are debris per the

Contractor’s…