Attachment B - Statement of Work.pdf

Statement of Work for Lake Management Services

Sarasota National Cemetery is currently seeking a service contract for lake and wetland management services. Contractor shall be responsible for provide all labor, materials, supplies and equipment necessary to perform lake and wetland management services.

Period of Performance:

Base Year: Date of Award – April 30, 2025 Option Year One: May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2026 Option Year Two: May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027 Option Year Three: May 1, 2027 – April 30, 2028 Option Year Four: May 1, 2027 – April 30, 2029

Location:

Sarasota National Cemetery 9810 State Rd 72, Sarasota FL 34241.

Operating hours are Mon. - Fri. 8am - 4:30pm

Scope of Work:

Contractor shall provide lake and wetland management services described below for Sarasota National Cemetery, during the operating hours of Monday through Friday from 8:00am – 4:30pm EST. Lakes, ponds, and drainage ditches are included in this Statement of Work and is as followed:

Lakes 1A, 18, 1C, 1D, 2A;

Wetlands 2A,28,5A,5B,2E,7,8,10,11,12,14, and Compensation area (created wetland) CA1. See aerial image at end of document labeling each area.

1. LAKE MANAGEMENT SERVICES:

Contractor shall provide lake management to include the following: Lake (open water) and shoreline services not less than 12 times per year (monthly); algae and exotic shoreline weed control as necessary and consistent with current industry standards; evaluation of water quality regarding fish and plant health and consultation as necessary on any lake management issues.

The primary goal of monthly maintenance is the suppression and elimination of exotic and invasive plant species so that beneficial, native species will flourish. invasive native species will be controlled to maintain an esthetically pleasing and natural look around the lakes.

Please note that some vegetation like Water Primrose, Cattails and Brazilian Pepper require many months to decompose. Unless otherwise noted, it is contractors’ responsibility to remove this dead plant material. ln addition, please be aware that some plant species are much more difficult to control, sometimes taking several months of treatment.

2. WETLAND MANAGEMENT SERVICES:

Preserve management involves suppression and elimination of exotic and invasive plant species so that beneficial, native species will flourish. Vegetation is left in place unless otherwise noted. Some vegetation, like Water Primrose, Cattails, Melaleuca and Brazilian Pepper require many months or years to decompose. Each preserve will be monitored at least quarterly. All exotic plants will be treated with EPA approved herbicides.

3. FISH KILLS:

Contractor shall remove, free of additional charges, fish that are killed due to periodic treatments. Fish that are killed due to natural causes (e.g., algae bloom) or other causes (e.g., pesticide or lawn service poisoning) to be removed per contract pricing (CLIN)

4. UNSCHEDULED SERVICE

Contractor shall respond to any concerns (complaints) within three business days, weather permitting.

5. BOAT ACCESS:

Boat access is vital for all lakes that are wider than 30 feet. Sarasota National Cemetery will provide a map and or list to the vendor indicating and describing launch sites.

6. WATER RESTRICTIONS:

Contractor treatments will rarely be subject to water use restrictions. Sarasota National Cemetery will provide a point of contact (POC) to coordinate all communications between vendor and client. The contractor shall notify the POC if it will become necessary to restrict any water use.

7. INSURANCE:

Contractor shall maintain all required insurance as mandated by federal and state law to include workman's compensation, general liability, property damage, and vehicle liability.

8. JURISDICTION & COLLECTION:

The jurisdiction of Sarasota County, the State of Florida and its laws shall govern this agreement and business relationship.

9. RECORDING:

Contractor shall complete and submit required Botanical and Wetland reports. There will be two semi-annual Botanical reports and one annual Wetland report, prepared online at website http://WaterMatters.org/loginERP. All reports shall be sent by hard copy or sent digitally to the US Army Corp of Engineers, (point of contact Tracy Hurst at tracy.e.hurst@usace.army.mil), and the Southwest Florida Water Management District using the Districts Resource Permitting System in ePermitting using the District’s website noted above. Additionally, all reports shall be submitted by email to Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Contracting Office (CO). Contractor shall sign a visitor’s logbook in and out when conducting work at the work sites. Contractor shall provide monthly reports detailing lake #, wetland #, and services provided i.e. herbicide used and types of weeds removed. These reports shall be submitted by email to COR and CO within the 1st 10 days each month.

10. MISC:

The contractor will coordinate and schedule lake management through the appointed cemetery COR. The contractor shall provide documentation for each visit listing the work performed for that visit.

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