Request for Quote Scope of Work - Tree Trimming Removal and Lawn Repair.docx

Request for Quote Tree Trimming, Tree Removal, and Lawn Repair Construction Engineering Research Laboratory Champaign, IL, 61822

Scope of Work Tree Trimming, Tree Removal, and Lawn Repair

Summary:

The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) Department of Public Works (DPW) has a requirement for Tree Trimming Services in Champaign, IL, 61822.

Requirements Description:

A. All quotes good for 60 days.

B. Work completion required within 28 calendar days of award.

C. Site visits: Contact POC to schedule site visit.

· Harold Jackson (217) 353-3515

· harold.jackson@usace.arm.mil D. Location:

0. CERL DPW

0. 2902 Newmark Dr.

0. Champaign, IL 61822

E. Perform Tree Trimming and Lawn Repair

· Refer to Scope of Work below.

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INTRODUCTION

This Scope of Work (SOW) provides a description of the services required to support the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) Department of Public Works (DPW) at 2902 Newmark Dr Champaign, IL 61822.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, and services necessary to perform Tree Trimming, Tree Removal, and Lawn Repair at the Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL), at the ERDC-CERL complex, Interstate Research Park, Champaign, Illinois. This contract is for tree trimming and lawn repair. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supplies, and materials necessary to complete:

A. Tree Trimming Services

1. Low Trim Only:

a. Low trimming all trees and evergreens to required clearances per project description and all evergreens trimmed 1’ above grade (that can be reached from the ground).

b. Removal of 4 trees (Includes stump grinding and lawn repair): 1 Locust tree East Property Line outside fence, 1 small blue spruce West property line outside fence, 1 Red Oak West property line outside fence, 1 large blue spruce near glycol storage tank.

c. Lawn Repair of 4 areas where trees were removed.

2. All Trim:

a. Complete trimming of all trees on the entire property to required clearances, cleaning out all dead wood, thinning as needed regardless of trimming height, and evergreens trimmed 1’ above grade.

b. Removal of 4 trees (Includes stump grinding and lawn repair): 1 Locust tree East Property Line outside fence, 1 small blue spruce West property line outside fence, 1 Red Oak West property line outside fence, 1 large blue spruce near glycol storage tank.

c. Lawn Repair of 4 areas where trees were removed.

B. Notes (1.) Clearances:

a) Contractor shall prune trees for a neat and professional appearance as well as a safe environment. Minimum safety clearance is 12 feet over driveways, 8 feet over walk areas, 5 feet above fence lines, and 4 feet from buildings. Dead branches should be removed 12 ft. from driveways, 8 ft. from sidewalks, and 5 ft. over the fences. Any other dead limbs that can be safely removed from the ground shall be removed, also any limb that looks unsafe above these limits should be reported to the POC right away.

b) All branches and trimmings shall be removed from Government property and disposed of in an appropriate and legal manner by the Contractor.

(2.) Lawn Repair:

a) Areas requiring repair shall be seeded, sprigged, and watered when planted to be uniform with surrounding areas.

SCHEDULING

Scheduling for work shall begin withing 14 calendar days of award. Work Shall be fully completed within 28 calendar days of award unless otherwise agreed upon. The Contractor shall schedule, control, and perform all work described in this SOW in accordance with all terms and conditions contained in this SOW.

ERDC REGULATIONS

The Contractor and his/her employees shall obey all Government regulations as posted, or as requested by the or their representative POC.

QUALITY CONTROL

The Contractor shall maintain quality control to ensure services are performed in accordance with commonly accepted commercial practices. The Contractor shall implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-occurrence of defective services.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Government will inspect and monitor the Contractor’s performance under this contract using the quality assurance procedures appropriate for the work required.

UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE

If the Performance of any required service is unsatisfactory, and is the fault of the Contractor, the Contractor will immediately correct prior to proceeding to another area. Work that does not meet the contract specifications will be deemed unsatisfactory.

RE‐WORK

For any work deemed to be unsatisfactory the Contractor shall, perform work that was not performed, or re‐perform work that was performed in an unsatisfactory manner. The response time and quality requirements as set forth in this specification shall also apply to rework actions. The Contractor shall not receive additional payment for re‐work.

PAYMENT

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BILL THE GOVERNMENT WHEN WORK IS COMPLETED FULLY. PAYMENT SHALL BE MADE ONLY FOR ACTUAL SERVICES, PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR AS SPECIFIED IN THIS SOW.

SECURITY SEARCH AND SEIZURE

In accordance with 41 CFR Part 120‐74, Facility Management, Contractor personnel and property shall be subject to search and seizure upon entering the federal complex. All persons and vehicles entering the installation will be subject to inspection for firearms, explosive, and dangerous weapons.

SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of EM 385‐1‐1 entitled "Safety and Health Requirements Manual.” The EM is available at http://www.hq.usace.army.mil

ACCIDENT REPORTING

The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of accidents resulting in traumatic injury or death, and of accidents resulting in damage to Government property, supplies, or equipment. The Contractor shall report accidents in accordance with the requirements listed in EM‐385‐1‐1 and AR 385‐40 to the POC and Safety Office within 24 hours of the accident.