PWS Annex F to OPORD 18-011 CYS GRASS 23 March 2022_updated POP.pdf

Annex F

Grounds Maintenance

7 February 2022

Table of Contents

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Overview

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

2.1 Scope

2.2 Service Child Youth Services (CYS) Areas

2.2.1 Mowing

2.2.2 Edging

2.2.3 Trimming

2.2.4 Fertilizing and Liming

2.2.5 Seeding and Sodding

2.2.6 Maintain Flower Beds

2.2.7 Weed Control

2.2.8 Remove Debris, Leaves, and Litter

2.2.9 Service/Maintain Trees

2.2.10 Hedge and Shrub Maintenance

2.2.11 Irrigation

2.2.12 Service/Maintain Xeriscape Areas

2.2.13 Athletic Fields Grounds Maintenance

2.2.14 Special Services

2.3 Service Common Areas

2.4 Service Fire Breaks and Ranges

2.5 Service Unimproved Areas

2.6 Service Specialized Locations

2.7 Other Special Services

2.8 Special Equipment Requirements

3.0 WORK CAPABILITY LEVELS

1.0 General Information.

1.1 Overview. The Contractor shall inspect, service, maintain, lawn/vegetation mowing services of Fort Wainwright, Child Youth Services (CYS) Facilities.

Lawn/vegetation mowing and maintenance services to turf areas of CYS Facilities will be required after facility hours of operation throughout the duration of the service contract (see TE2 Work Load Data). The work shall include scheduling and performance of mowing and trimming; debris removal; policing of areas; and other associated work as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR). The contractor shall be responsible for any damage to Government property. Safeguard against throwing of foreign objects/rocks etc. to the greatest extent possible. Lawn/vegetation mowing maintenance services shall be provided between the periods of 15 May - 15 September. The Contractor shall provide all work necessary to maintain the grounds to the standards specified herein.

Period of Performance:

Base Year 20 JUN 2022 – 19 JUN 2023 Option Year 1 20 JUN 2023 – 19 JUN 2024 Option Year 2 20 JUN 2024 – 19 JUN 2025 Option Year 3 20 JUN 2025 – 19 JUN 2026 Option Year 4 20 JUN 2026 – 19 JUN 2027

2.0 Description of Services.

2.1 Scope. The Contractor shall provide grounds maintenance for Child Youth Services (CYS) grounds areas. The Contractor shall ensure all work accomplished maintains and presents a healthy, clean, neat, and professional appearance to all grounds included and covered by this contract in support of mission requirements for users, residents, and visitors. The Contractor shall mow grass only when the minimum height of six (6) inches is reached or exceeded as indicated by the Work Capability Levels table in paragraph

3.0. The Contractor shall set the mower height to three (3) inches for all areas. The Contractor shall replace any new trees or shrubs planted that die within one (1) year, at no cost to the Government. All work shall be performed by personnel qualified in accordance with (IAW) applicable laws and regulations.

2.2 Service Child Youth Services (CYS) Areas. The Contractor shall provide service for grounds surrounding the CYS facilities of B4109, B4166, B4024 and B4176.

2.2.1 Mowing. Approximately 356,063 square feet, are indicated in the CYS Grounds Maps referenced in TE3F through TE3I. The Contractor shall remove trash, litter, tree limbs, debris, etc., prior to mowing. Paved areas and walkways shall be free of lawn clippings/debris the same day the mowing is performed. The Contractor shall mulch mow the grass and remove visible grass clippings after mowing, before leaving the work area.

The lawn shall be uniform in appearance, free of skips, gaps, rutting, or scalping. The

Contractor shall be responsible for any damage incurred as a result of grass cutting operations.

2.2.2 Edging. The Contractor shall edge to present a neat appearance. Edging includes the removal of all grass, vegetation or weeds sprouting from cracks in sidewalks, pavement, and curb joints. The use of post-emergent herbicides by the Contractor, for edging purposes, is limited to grass in cracks and shall not be used to edge the entire area. The Contractor shall collect and dispose of all edging debris the same day edging is performed.

2.2.3 Trimming. The Contractor shall, in conjunction with grass cutting, trim grass and weeds around trees, shrubs, buildings, fences, poles, posts, fire hydrants, parking lot bumper blocks, boulders, and all other fixed objects that project above the ground so grass height is maintained consistent with adjacent grass. The use of herbicides by the Contractor shall be limited to the post perimeter fence line and for use in preventing grass growth on sidewalks. The Contractor shall remove all trimming debris from sidewalks and driveways on the same day trimming is performed.

The Contractor shall repair any damages to trees and shrubs caused by trimming. If a plant damaged by trimming dies or becomes unhealthy, the Contractor shall replace the damaged plant with a plant of the same size and type at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall provide a one (1) year warranty on all replacement trees and shrubs. Tree and shrub replacements shall be performed within fifteen (15) days of the date the Contractor is notified to replace the plant.

2.2.4 Fertilizing and Liming. N/A

2.2.4.1 Fertilizing and Liming. N/A

2.2.5 Seeding and Sodding. N/A

2.2.5.1 Seeding. N/A

2.2.5.2 Hydroseeding. N/A

2.2.5.3 Sodding. N/A

2.2.5.4 Aerating and Overseeding. N/A

2.2.6 Maintain Flower Beds. N/A

2.2.7 Weed Control. N/A

2.2.8 Remove Debris and Litter. The Contractor’s responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the removal and disposal of all natural debris, (e.g., tree limbs, rodent habitats, etc.) litter, and trash.

2.2.9 Service/Maintain Trees. N/A

2.2.9.1 Perform Mechanical Tree Spading and Transplanting. N/A

2.2.9.2 Tree Mulching. N/A

2.2.9.3 Tree Fertilization. N/A

2.2.9.4 Tree Pruning. N/A

2.2.9.5 Tree Removal and Replacement. N/A

2.2.9.5.1 Emergency Tree Removal. N/A

2.2.9.5.2 Reforestation. N/A

2.2.10 Hedge and Shrub Maintenance. N/A

2.2.10.1 Hedge and Shrub Mulching. N/A

2.2.10.2 N/A

2.2.10.3 Hedge and Shrub Pruning. N/A

2.2.11 Irrigation. N/A

2.2.11.1 Operation of Irrigation Systems. N/A

2.2.11.2 Maintenance of Irrigation Systems. N/A

2.2.12 Service/Maintain Xeriscape Areas. N/A

2.2.13 Athletic Fields Grounds Maintenance. N/A

2.2.14 Special Services. N/A

2.2.14.1 N/A

2.3 Service Common Areas. N/A

2.4 Service Fire Breaks and Ranges. N/A

2.5 Service Unimproved Areas. N/A

2.6 Service Specialized Locations. N/A

2.7 Other Special Services. N/A

2.8 Special Equipment Requirements.

2.8.1 All rotary mowers used shall be equipped with mulching blades and have discharges blocked.

2.8.2 All equipment used to perform grass mowing shall be equipped with turf type tires.

Equipment not essential for the performance of grass mowing shall not be permitted.

2.8.3 N/A

2.8.4 The Contractor shall submit a complete equipment list including make, model, specifications and catalog cut sheets for KO approval with the proposal.

3.0 Work Capability Levels.

Grass Cutting (set mower height 3") Rye, Fescue, tall Fescue, St. Augustine, Buffalo, Bermuda, Bent, Centipede, Zoysia.

Grass height minimum 4" $ Grass height minimum 5" $ Grass height minimum 6" $

Pruning Trees 4Y $ 3Y $ 2Y $ Inspection (Safety) 4Y $ 3Y $ 2Y $ Shrubs/brush 4Y $ 3Y $ 2Y $ Hedges 4Y $ 3Y $ 2Y $

Erosion & Stabilization 1Y $ 1Y $ 1Y $ Debris Removal Debris Removal 3Y $ 2Y $ 1Y $

Landscaping Maintenance - Plantings 3Y $ 2Y $ 1Y $ Landscaping Maintenance - Weed control - Pavements (sidewalks) 4Y $ 3Y $ 2Y $

Provide Lawn Treatment - Fertilize/aerate, etc... grass areas 3Y $ 2Y $ 1Y $

Provide Lawn Treatment - water grassed areas 4Y $ 3Y $ 2Y $

Provide Lawn Treatment - Rake/Roll tamped surface. 4Y $ 3Y $ 2Y $

Provide Lawn Treatment - Repair wearing layer - tamped roll 3Y $ 2Y $ 1Y $

Semi-Improved Grounds (Common Areas) all other areas that don't fall into the other three categories including airfields

Grass Cutting (set mower height 3") Rye, Fescue, tall Fescue, St. Augustine, Buffalo, Bermuda, Bent, Centipede, Zoysia.

Grass height minimum 4" $ Grass height minimum 5" $ Grass height minimum 6" $

Tree Pruning & Shrub/Brush Trimming Trees/Shrubs 3Y $ 2Y $ 1Y $ Tree Pruning & Shrub/brush Trimming Hedges 3Y $ 2Y $ 1Y $ Ground Repair Services Erosion & Stabilization 3Y $ 2Y $ 1Y $ Debris Removal Debris Removal 3Y $ 2Y $ 1Y $ Removal of Grass Clipping and Leaves Leaf Collection 3Y $ 2Y $ 1Y $ Fire Breaks and Ranges: Along Fence Lines, Weapons Ranges, Along Utility Lines, etc.

Grass Cutting (set mower height 3") Rye, Fescue, tall Fescue, St. Augustine, Buffalo, Bermuda, Bent, Centipede, Zoysia.

Grass height minimum 5" $ Grass height minimum 6" $ Grass height minimum 7" $

Landscaping Maintenance Landscaping Maintenance - weed control - Fence lines, railroads, etc… 3Y $ 2Y $ 1Y $

Tree Pruning & Shrub/Brush Trimming Trees/Shrubs 3Y $ 2Y $ 1Y $ Tree Pruning & Shrub/brush Trimming Hedges 3Y $ 2Y $ 1Y $ Ground Repair Services Erosion & Stabilization 3Y $ 2Y $ 1Y $ Debris Removal Debris Removal 3Y $ 2Y $ 1Y $ Removal of Grass Clipping and Leaves Leaf Collection 3Y $ 2Y $ 1Y $ Unimproved Grounds such as undeveloped areas, grazing lands, forests, lakes, ponds, and wetlands

Total Price for Capability 1 $ Total Price for Capability 2 $ Total Price for Capability 3 $

D - Daily 1W - Once a Week 2W - Twice a Week 3W - Times a week 5Y - 5 Times a Year 1M - Once a Month 6Y - 6 Times a Year

TASK CAPABILITY 1 CAPABILITY 2 CAPABILITY 3

Improved Grounds (High Visibility) such as the main gate, parade fields, drill fields, schools, playgrounds, cemeteries, and athletic areas

Description of Service Performed Minimum Frequency Standard Pricing Minimum Frequency Standard Pricing Minimum Frequency Standard Pricing

Tree Pruning & Shrub/Brush Trimming

Ground Repair Services Playground Equipment - Clean exchange sand…repair equipment 1Y $ 1Y $ 1Y $

Landscaping Maintenance

$ 2Y $

4Y - 4 Times a Year

2M - Twice a Month

Removal of Grass Clipping and Leaves Leaf Collection 4Y $ 3Y

Provide Periodic Lawn Treatment Service

Legend:

A/R - As Required/Requested

1Y – 1 Time a Year 2Y - 2 Times a Year