Landscaping.SOW.(1).docx

Performance Work Statement

Landscaping Repair

Located at U.S. Coast Guard Base New Orleans on the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility 1790 Saturn Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70129

August 2026

United States Coast Guard Base New Orleans, LA Facilities Engineering Department New Orleans, LA 70129

CWO Mike Ackiss Base NOLA Facilities Engineering Base New Orleans, LA

PART 1: GENERAL

1. INTENT: The intent of this project is to renew mulch and complete weed eradication in shrubbery and flower beds, forty-five (45) high-visibility trees in front of the Administration and Industrial Buildings, and the ¾ mile walking track at U.S Coast Guard Base New Orleans as outlined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

2. SCOPE OF WORK: Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, materials, transportation, equipment, supervision, and personnel to renew designated areas, as listed in Part 2: Performance Standards, at Base New Orleans. No repairs outside of the Performance Work Statement are authorized without permission from the contracting officer or their representative.

3. QUALIFICATIONS: Contractor shall provide personnel who have the qualifications, knowledge and working experience on systems listed under Part 2 performance standards.

4. CONTINUITY OF FACILITIES OPERATION: Schedule work to minimize interference with the facility’s normal operations. Perform all on-site work between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday (federal holidays excluded), unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer or Contracting officer’s representative.

5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS: None

6. GOVERNMENT FACILITIES AND UTILITIES: Electrical power and water are available within proximity. The Contractor will be permitted to utilize these utilities in performing the work, provided that the existing systems are not overloaded. Telephone services will not be available for use by the contractor. Building restroom facilities are available for use.

7. SAFETY: The Contractor is wholly responsible for work site safety. The Contractor shall implement a safety program that protects the lives and health of personnel in the construction area, prevents damage to property, and avoids work interruptions. To accomplish this end, the Contractor shall provide appropriate safety barricades, signal lights, etc. as well as complying with and abiding by all federal safety regulations as published by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, 29 CFR 1910 (series), 29 CFR 1926 (series), State and Local safety laws, rules, and regulations. Any operation defined as “Hot Work” as per OSHA/NFPA requires a permit to be issued. In the event of Hot Work, the Contractor will notify the COR with dates and times Hot Work will be performed. Contractor is to give at least 48 hours’ notification. This includes welding, cutting, brazing, grinding or any work that could produce sparks or heat and may initiate a fire.

8. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE: Any waste generated because of the project shall either be recycled or be disposed of IAW the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Any Hazardous Waste shall be manifested off site with Base New Orleans listed as the Generator and signatory. Any hazardous waste shall be analyzed, characterized, stored, and disposed of IAW RCRA and all applicable federal, state (i.e., DOT) and local laws and ordinances. All solid waste/trash shall be removed from site and not disposed of in onsite dumpsters. Waste and recycling areas are reserved for RCF Tenants and shall not be used by Contractors at any time. All work will be performed IAW the BASE New Orleans Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan. All chemicals required for this project shall be preapproved by the contract POC along with SDS’s. All solid waste shall be removed from the RCF after each working day. All extra chemicals and products shall be removed from the site upon work completion, as the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act requires Coast Guard to maintain an inventory of all Hazardous Materials located at the site. A laydown area as required and an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall be preapproved by the COR as needed. Nothing shall be discharged to a storm drain at any time during the project. All storm drains within range of a potential discharge shall be covered/sealed during installation and kept covered until the work has been completed and the system has been deemed fully operational and compliant with all applicable CG policies/plans/permits/laws/ordinances. All storm drains and waterways within range of a potential discharge shall be covered/sealed or protected by silt fence. All storm drains and waterways within range of a potential discharge shall be covered/sealed or protected by silt fence. All herbicides to be used on site must receive prior approval from the Base New Orleans Environmental Manager or representative.

9. SITE VISIT: All site visits should be scheduled via email with the Contracting Officers, Facilities Engineer and/or their representative and are highly encouraged. Any personnel coming on site without a TWIC, military, or prior approved ID, will need to provide first and last name to representative at a minimum of (5) five business days prior to arrival, so a security badge can be created to allow access on the base.

• Contracting Officers Representative (COR) CWO Mike Ackiss Email: carlton.m.ackiss@uscg.mil

10. MATERIALS:

a) The Contractor will furnish all materials, equipment, instruments, tools, safety lines and harnesses, and other items necessary for accomplishment of these services.

b) Materials shall be delivered to the jobsite in their original unopened packages, clearly marked with the manufacturer’s name, brand name, and description of contents. Storage shall be in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations in a clean, dry, well-ventilated area. Store materials shall be protected from sunlight and kept away from excessive heat. The contractor shall not store any highly flammable materials in the work area and all chemicals used shall be preapproved by POC. Laydown areas and parking should be on non-vegetated areas when possible.

c) The Contractor is required to comply with local VOC laws and regulations. All applicable Safety Data Sheets shall be available upon request.

11. LOCATIONS: Base New Orleans is located on the NASA Michoud Facility in New Orleans East. 1790 Saturn Blvd New Orleans LA, 70129

12. LIABILITY OF CONTRACTOR: Any damage to government property caused by the contractor shall be repaired or replaced by the contractor at no cost to the government. The contractor shall not disconnect any service without approval from the Technical Representative.

PART 2 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall complete the following:

a) Shrub and Flower beds at Guard Shack, Administration Building, and Industrial Building

a. Remove, and dispose of, existing mulch in approximately 7,000 sq. ft. of shrubs and flower beds

b. Remove and treat all weed growth

c. Renew mulch, a minimum of 3” deep, with hardwood mulch

b) High-visibility trees

a. Remove, and dispose of, existing mulch surrounding 45 trees

b. Remove and treat all weed growth

c. Renew mulch, a minimum of 3” deep, with hardwood mulch

c) Walking track, approximately 30,000 sq ft

a. Remove and treat all weed growth

b. Ensure a defined edge between path and surrounding grass

2. LABOR LAWS: The Service Contract Act applies to the procurement.

3. SITE RESTORATION & CLEAN UP: The work site shall be cleaned up at the completion of each workday. Upon completion of the job, the Contractor shall clean up the job site, returning it to a state of cleanliness equal to or exceeding that in which it was found. The Contractor shall properly dispose of any trash, extra materials, dirt, debris, or other litter that remains, off-site. There will be no final acceptance of the contract until the Contracting Officers Representative approves the appearance of the job site.

4. GOVERNMENT FACILITIES AND REGULATIONS: The Contractor, their employees, and any sub-contractors shall become familiar with and obey all Base/ Unit regulations. All personnel employed on the project shall keep within the limits of the work area and shall not enter any other area outside of the work site unless to do so in the performance of their duties. There shall be No Smoking in any Coast Guard Building. All smoking must be done in the designated smoking area.

5. CONTRACT TIMELINE: The Contractor shall provide all required information and complete this contract within this time schedule, unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

a. Provide all required submittals to the Contracting Officer within 14 calendar days after contract award as applicable.

b. The U.S. Coast Guard will have 7 calendar days to review the submittals and respond to Contractor.

c. Contractor shall provide projected delivery schedule during proposal and provide a firm delivery date within 14 calendar days after the contract has been awarded.

d. The Contractor, upon receiving notification that the U.S. Coast Guard has approved the submittals and having received the Contractors firm delivery date schedule, will have 14 calendar days to begin work on the project. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of any long lead time delivery of equipment, so that the Contracting Officer can modify the delivery date of the contract.

1. SUBMITTALS: Once awarded, the following list of submittals required for successful execution of this PWS and sets the specific minimum requirements for this contract. The submittal shall contain sufficient information that can be used to determine compliance of the material with these specifications and referenced specifications. Safety Data Sheets must be provided to COR and receive approval by Base New Orleans Environmental Protection prior to commencement of work.

a. Detailed work schedule

b. Report on findings

c. Quote for further repair as needed

d. Safety Data Sheets for all Hazardous Materials to be used

e. Type of mulch to be used, subject to COR approval

2. EXECUTION: Installation, workmanship, fabrication, assembly, erection, examination, inspection, and testing shall be in accordance with appropriate sections of 29 CFR 1910, 1926.

a. The Contractor shall schedule all work with the Technical Representative. The Contractor shall understand the importance to schedule and complete all work in a timely fashion. The Contractor shall minimize the impact for the command and/or mission of the personnel located at each location.

b. The Contractor shall perform all work IAW all Federal, EPA, OSHA, and State of Louisiana laws and regulations.

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