PUB_Lawncare_2024_SOW.docx

Weather Forecast Office Pueblo, CO Statement of Work

Lawn and Grounds keeping Requirements

Scope:

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, materials, labor, equipment and supervision to complete the duties required to care for the grounds within the boundaries of the Weather Forecast Office (WFO) as describe in this Statement of Work (SOW). Cutting equipment shall be sharp to ensure a high quality cut and minimize disease. Regular mowing of approximately 1.25 acres and field mowing of approximately 0.88 acres as outlined below.

Location:

National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) 3 Eaton Way Pueblo, CO 81001

Local Point of Contact (LPOC):

Meteorologist in Charge (MIC) Charlie Woodrum, (719) 948-9429 x642

Description of Work:

Regular Mowing: Approximately 1.25 acres

· Mowing shall be weekly from approximately the first week in May to the last week in September. Non-irrigated areas may be reduced during the dry season with approval from LPOC(s).

· Mowing shall be with a (reel/rotary/mulching) type mower.

· Mowing height shall be no lower than three (3) inches in accordance to grass type and variety.

· Mow all grassy areas as outlined on the attached drawing.

· Trim with a string trimmer or equivalent around fences, buildings, driveway, sidewalks, equipment and other stationary objects. Care should be exercised to prevent damage to trees, shrubs, bushes, structures, utilities, and other obstructions. Clippings will be left on the lawn as long as no readily visible clumps remain on the grass surface. Otherwise clumps shall be dispersed or removed.

· Clear all clippings from sidewalks, curbs, landscaping, and roadways immediately after mowing and/or trimming.

Field Mowing: Approximately 0.88 acres

· Field mowing shall be performed up to three (3) times during the mowing season from May to September when requested by the LPOC(s) or Contracting Officer. Field area(s) outlined on the attached drawing.

· Mowing may be accomplished with a brush hog or similar equipment.

· Mowing height shall be no lower than three (3) inches in accordance to grass type and variety.

· Trim with a string trimmer or equivalent around fences, buildings, driveway, sidewalks, equipment and other stationary objects. Care should be exercised to prevent damage to trees, shrubs, bushes, structures, utilities, and other obstructions.

· Clear all clippings from sidewalks, curbs, landscaping, and roadways immediately after mowing and/or trimming.

Lawn Treatment: Approximately 1.25 acres

· Fertilize lawn; treat for weeds, crabgrass and insects in the Regular Mowing area.

These applications shall follow a schedule of:

a) Spring – Pre emergent, fertilizer, broadleaf weeds and crabgrass control.

b) Late Spring – Slow release fertilizer broadleaf weed and crabgrass control.

c) Fall – Fertilize and broadleaf weed control.

Additional Line Items:

· Startup/shutdown of irrigation system.

a. At the beginning of mowing season, initialize lawn sprinkler system. Report any issue(s) to LPOC(s). Any needed repairs will be handled separately outside this SOW, require a quote and advance approval by the Contracting Officer.

b. At the end of the mowing season the lawn sprinkler system shall be winterized per industry standards.

· Weed removal/treatment of rock landscape around WFO building and rock landscape along Eaton Way Rd and William White Blvd as outlined in attached drawing up to 3 times per mowing season. Approximately 0.53 acres.

Inspections and Acceptance:

The MIC or their designee has the authority to inspect all work performed to insure the contact has been fulfilled per the SOW. The contractor shall be notified before or within 24 hours of departure if any item(s) are found to be sub-standard.

Terms of the SOW:

Neither the MIC, designee nor LPOC(s) has the authority to modify the contract in any manner which might affect the cost thereof.

· The Contractor shall designate a supervisor or POC representative for the contract site with contact numbers for the MIC or designee to communicate with about the quality of work, progress, and technical details.

· The contractor will bill on a monthly basis in arrears for the service provided.

· The government reserves the right to waive lawn care or request lawn care to ensure the grounds keep a well-maintained appearance.

· The contractor shall ensure all debris are properly disposed before leaving the site.

· 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.

· The Contractor will follow all Federal, State, and Local regulations.

· The Contractor is responsible for the clean-up and remediation of any chemical/compound spills he made.

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

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