JKL_SOW.docx

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STATEMENT OF WORK

Lawn Service and Other Ground Keeping Requirements

LOCATION

National Weather Service 1329 Airport Road Jackson, Kentucky-41339-9561 Breathitt County

Scope The contractor shall provide all personnel, tools, equipment, materials and supervision for the duties required to care for all the grounds within the boundaries of this Weather Forecast Office (WFO) as described in this Statement of Work (SOW) and drawing in accordance with all Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. Period of performance for this service contract begins the first day of April through the last day of March each year.

Note: The grounds at the National Weather Service (NWS) office at Jackson, Kentucky include the lawns and landscaping which shall be maintained on a bi-weekly basis (preferably every other Thursday).

Description of Work The contractor shall Every Other Week:

1. Mowing shall be bi-weekly (every 10-14 days) from approximately the first week in April to last week in September. The contractor shall contact the Administrative Support Assistant (ASA) or the Meteorologist in Charge (MIC) to determine when the mowing should start and end. Mowing shall include the ASOS and NEXRAD areas that are fenced in, see attached drawing.

2. Mowing shall be with a reel/rotary or mulching mower. Mowing height shall be no longer than three (3) inches in accordance with grass type and variety.

3. Trim with a string trimmer around buildings, driveway, sidewalks, equipment, and other stationary objects. Care should be exercised to prevent damage to existing trees, shrubs, bushes and other obstructions. Trimming shall include the ASOS and NEXRAD areas that are fenced in, see attached drawing.

4. Use a broom or blower to remove clippings from the parking areas and sidewalks.

5. Clippings shall be left on the lawn as long as no readily visible clumps remain on the grass surface 24 hours after moving. Otherwise, clippings shall be collected and removed by the contractor from the site using approved methods which follow all Federal, State and Local laws and regulations.

6. Clean all clippings from sidewalks, curbs and roadways immediately after each mowing or trimming.

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Additional Requirements The contractor shall

1. Prune and trim all trees and shrubbery in late fall (when indicated by the NWS office staff) (See property drawing). Shrubs shall be pruned to insure proper informal shape, fullness and bloom. Tree pruning is limited to branches below ten (10) feet in height and the contractor shall remove all debris. All trimming shall require that limbs and branches be kept back away from the building by at least two (2') feet.

2. Treat all curb areas, landscaped rock (Stone) areas around buildings and along guardrail for weeds, crabgrass and insects in accordance with (IAW) industry standards as noted below. These applications shall lAW the following schedule, unless otherwise specified by the MIC or designated representative.

a. First week in May-Weed Control.

Note-Apply fresh mulch to mulched bedded areas at this time

b. First week in July- - Weed Control & Insect control.

c. First week in September - Weed Control.

3. Perform Annual Spring clean-up of Lawn and Beds: Clean up, remove and dispose of debris such as leaves, branches, pine cones, gravel, etc., from lawn and mulch bed areas.

Inspections and Acceptance The MIC or designated representative is the designated authority to make a full inspection to see that the contract is completed per the SOW. The contractor shall be notified immediately if any items are sub-standard.

Local Government Contact Point The point of contact will be Stacy Stacie (ASA), 606-666-2560 ext. 221 or Ed Ray (MIC), 606-666-2560 ext. 642.

Terms of the SOW:

1. The Contractor shall bill on a monthly basis, in arrears, for services provided.

2. Service shall be subject to re-competition and renewal at the beginning of each contract year barring any option year elections by the Government.

3. The Contractor, if remotely located, shall designate a representative local to the contract site, with contact numbers, for the government's local representative to communicate with about the quality of work, progress, and technical details of the project.

4. The government reserves the right to waive lawn care or request lawn care to ensure the grounds are well-maintained in appearance.

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5. The Contractor shall ensure that all debris is cleaned up before they leave.

6. 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.

7. The contractor is responsible for the clean-up and remediation of any chemical/compound spills by the contractor.

8. Upon arrival, the Contractor and/or employee shall sign in on the security log sheet when entering the property.

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