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1503050 – Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping
Table of Contents
| 1.1 |
| Concept of Operations |
| 2 |
| Management and Administration |
| 2.1 |
| Definitions and Acronyms |
| 2.2.1 |
| Certification, Training, and Licensing |
| 2.3.1 |
| Application of Herbicides |
| 2.3.1.1 |
| Business Licensing |
| 2.3.1.5 |
| Pest Management Operations Reporting |
| 2.3.1.9 |
| Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) |
| 2.3.3 |
| Vehicles on Sidewalks or Lawns |
| 2.3.6 |
| Work Identification |
| 2.3.7 |
| Working Adjacent to Parking Areas |
| 2.3.8 |
| Access Coordination |
| 2.3.9.1 |
| Water Conservation Plan |
| 2.4 |
| References and Technical Documents |
| 3.1 |
| Improved Grounds – N/A |
| 3.1.1 |
| Lawn and Field Maintenance – N/A |
| 3.1.1.1 |
| Mowing and Trimming – N/A |
| 3.1.1.3 |
| Lawn Services – N/A |
| 3.1.1.5 |
| Weed Control – N/A |
| 3.1.2 |
| Artificial Turf – N/A |
| 3.1.3 |
| Xeriscape Areas – N/A |
| 3.1.4 |
| Plant and Plant Bed Maintenance – N/A |
| 3.1.5 |
| Shrub and Hedge Maintenance – N/A |
| 3.1.6 |
| Ornamental Tree Maintenance – N/A |
| 3.1.7 |
| Vegetation Control – N/A |
| 3.2 |
| Operational Areas – N/A |
| 3.2.1 |
| Ammunition Storage Areas – N/A |
| 3.2.2 |
| Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP)– N/A |
| 3.2.3 |
| Bird/Animal Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) – N/A |
| 3.2.4 |
| Fire Lanes and Breaks – N/A |
| 3.2.5 |
| Road and Right of Ways – N/A |
| 3.2.6 |
| Tree Control and Trimming – N/A |
| 3.3 |
| Storm Drainage Systems – N/A. (Requirements moved to Facility Investment annex) |
| 3.4 |
| Tree Trimming/Control Service Orders – N/A |
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 Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC) Bridgeport, CA. |
| 1.1 |
| Concept of Operations |
| The intent of 1503050 Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping is to specify the requirements related to lawn maintenance, vegetation removal, and debris removal within installation grounds parcels designated as improved, semi-improved and unimproved areas. Services include mowing and trimming, edging, irrigation systems maintenance. Weed control is limited to application of herbicides. |
1503050 - Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping
| Spec Item |
| Title |
| Description |
| 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. |
| 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 California/Nevada 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 eyewash 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 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.
| 2.3.1.4 |
| Herbicides |
| All pesticides/herbicides, must be used in accordance with Federal, DoD, (California/Nevada)), 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 California/Nevada 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-1503020-02, 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-1503020-12 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 |
| The Contractor shall prevent, contain, clean up, and report all spills on |
Government property caused by the Contractor, in a manner that complies with applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
| 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 |
| Use of powered equipment is prohibited in environmentally sensitive areas. |
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 nonrecurring 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-1503050-02. |
1503050 - Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping
| Spec Item |
| Title |
| Performance Objective |
| Related Information |
| Performance Standard |
| 3 |
| Recurring Work |
| The Contractor shall maintain prestige and improved grounds to ensure a sightly appearance. |
Work includes routine, seasonal and cyclic services. Improved grounds include artificial turf and xeriscape areas.
Refer to 1503020, Pest Control, for herbicide restrictions, procedures and reporting requirements.
The Contractor shall recycle all organic debris including grass 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 invoice per Section F.
The Contractor shall submit SDS sheets and catalog cut sheets or samples of all proposed fertilizers and mulch per Section F.
Grounds Maintenance Maps are provided in J-1503050-03 and J-1503050-04.
Grounds Maintenance inventory is provided in J-1503050-05.
Grounds Maintenance Historical Data is provided in J-1503050-06.
Grounds are maintained in a sightly appearance
| 3.1 |
| Improved Grounds |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| 3.1.1 |
| Lawn and Field Maintenance |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| 3.1.1.1 |
| Mowing and Trimming |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| 3.1.1.2 |
| Edging |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| 3.1.1.3 |
| Lawn Services |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| 3.1.1.4 |
| Irrigation |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| 3.1.1.5 |
| Weed Control |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| 3.1.2 |
| Artificial Turf |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| 3.1.3 |
| Xeriscape Areas |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| 3.1.4 |
| Plant and Plant Bed Maintenance |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| 3.1.5 |
| Shrub and Hedge Maintenance |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| 3.1.6 |
| Ornamental Tree Maintenance |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| 3.1.7 |
| Vegetation Control |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| 3.2 |
| Operational Areas |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| 3.2.1 |
| Ammunition Storage Areas |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| 3.2.2 |
| Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP) |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| 3.2.3 |
| Bird/Animal Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| 3.2.4 |
| Fire Lanes and Breaks |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| 3.2.5 |
| Road and Right of Ways |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| 3.2.6 |
| Tree Control and Trimming |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| 3.3 |
| Storm Drainage Systems |
| N/A. |
| N/A. |
| N/A. |
Control Service Orders
| 3.5 |
| Unimproved Grounds |
| The Contractor shall maintain unimproved grounds to ensure grounds do not interfere with operational requirements. |
Unimproved Grounds vegetation shall be cut down to the ground.
The Contractor shall maintain three feet around buildings, clear of vegetation.
The Contractor shall remove unwanted vegetation from fence lines, fence fabric, brick walls, along and in-between sidewalks, curbs, gutters, aggregate areas and paved surfaces including parking lots.
Grounds Maintenance Maps are provided in J-1503050-03 and J-1503050-04.
Grounds Maintenance inventory is provided in J-1503050-05.
Unimproved grounds do not interfere with operational requirements.
Unimproved Grounds vegetation shall be cut down to the ground.
| 3.5.1 |
| Grounds Care |
| The Contractor shall maintain grounds to ensure no interference with operational requirements. |
Vegetation adjacent to fencing, poles, walls, valves, valve boxes and other similar objects shall be maintained.
Grazing animal use shall be subject to prior Government approval.
Refer to 1503020 annex, Pest Control, for herbicide restrictions, procedures and reporting requirements.
The Contractor shall maintain fire lanes to the dimensions defined in the Fire Protection Handbook.
Maintain roadway clearances up to 30 feet of either side of the roadway center. Maintain fire lanes and roadways free of all debris that interferes with vehicular passage.
Maintain areas adjacent to perimeter fences within 20 feet from either side of the fence, and vegetation height not to exceed one foot. Maintain firebreaks clear of vegetation.
The Contractor shall maintain fire lanes and roadways free of all debris that interferes with vehicular passage.
Prior to mowing or trimming, the Contractor shall remove and appropriately dispose of all debris that interferes with the mowing or trimming operation.
The Contractor shall develop and submit a schedule for the control of undesired vegetation per Section F.
Fire lanes, areas adjacent to perimeter fences, and roadway clearances are maintained clear of vegetation as specified.
Fire lanes and roadways are clear of obstructions that interfere with vehicular passage.
Areas are maintained clear of undesired vegetation per the Contractor’s schedule.
1503050 - Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping
| Spec Item |
| Title |
| Performance Objective |
| Related Information |
| Performance Standard |
| 4 |
| Nonrecurring Work |
| Nonrecurring work may be ordered utilizing task order issuance in accordance with Section H or on a task order in accordance with the PROCEDURES FOR ISSUING ORDERS clause in Section G. The order will specify the exact locations and types of work to be accomplished. The period of performance will be specified in each order. |
| Refer to nonrecurring ELINs for task listings, descriptions, and related requirements. All periods of performance are measured from issue date of order to acceptance of the work. Performance standards for nonrecurring work will be the same as those in Spec Item 3 where applicable. |
