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Mulch and Grinding 5/10/23

1.0 OBJECTIVE, SCOPE, AND LOCATION

The objective of this contract is the safe grinding/mulching of trees, pallets and limbs from Columbus Air Force Base (CAFB) Mulch Yard and outer edge of Landfill 6. The scope of this contract includes the complete mulching of all trees, pallets and limbs identified in the contract in a safe and professional manner and with no collateral damage to any base resources. The mulch yard has a concrete slab that all work shall be done on. There is an area that has some trees, pallets and limbs that is located just off the slab and will need to be moved and mulched on the slab. Landfill 6 has piles of trees and limbs on the northern side of the landfill that will need to be grinded/mulched. The landfill shall be kept clear of any chips as much as possible.

The trees, pallets and limbs identified in this contract are located at the Mulch Yard and the outer edge of landfill 6 that are a component of the CAFB. Work areas are identified on the provided maps of the work site.

Prior to commencement of the Work a site visit will be scheduled to ensure that the Contractor and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) visually identify and agree upon the Scope of Work to be accomplished under the contract.

2.0 POINTS OF CONTACT:

· Contracting Officer Representative (COR): Mike W. Blythe, 662-434-7353w/205-310-2337c

3.0 GENERAL

a) Work Identification – trees, pallets and limbs are to be mulched in place will be marked on maps or otherwise identified by COR prior to contractor arrival and commencement of the Work.

b) Safety and Standards - all workers shall comply with Federal, State and Local safety requirements.

c) Worksite - all roads must be left clear of cut stems and branches at the end of each workday.

4.0 SCHEDULE

a) Work is to be performed during the hours of (7:00AM to 4:30PM), Monday through Friday. No work is to be performed on Saturday or Sunday or on federally recognized holidays (unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer 72 Hours ahead of date of work).

b) Period of Performance shall begin upon award and end sixty (60) days thereafter.

c) Once the Contractor begins work on a specific task under this contract, they are expected to be on the job site each workday until that effort is complete, weather permitting.

5.0 INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE

a) The CAFB reserves the right to conduct any inspection it may deem necessary prior to acceptance and approval of payment, to ensure that all work conforms to the Statement of Work and any applicable standards, regulations, or laws.

6.0 PROTECTION OF CAFB PROPERTY

a) Work must be completed without damage to any features or resources. The Contractor will be financially liable to the base for any costs incurred.

b) Operations resulting in depressions in the soil greater than 3 inches shall cease until conditions change or a plan to mitigate for the damage is agreed on with the COR. No work shall be allowed for at least a 24-hour period following a rain accumulation of one-quarter (1/2) inch or more during the proceeding 24-hour period. After any work stoppage, it will be the responsibility of the COR to determine when work may re-commence. CO, COR, and Contractor will coordinate together on any extension of time in the period of performance lost due to any unforeseen work stoppage.

c) All vehicles should be equipped with absorptive pads while on base property to quickly contain any spills of fuel, oil, or hydraulic fluid. Immediate action shall be taken by the Contractor and/or their workers on site to contain, absorb, and/or clean up any spills of equipment fluids or other possibly toxic substances. Any such spills must be reported to the COR as soon as is safely possible.

7.0 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM

a) The Contractor shall be responsible for employee and visitor safety on the work site and shall establish an effective accident prevention. Report to the COR all accidents or injuries that occur. Employ all required protective barriers and take all necessary measures to assure unauthorized persons do not enter the work site.

b) The Contractor shall possess and maintain all necessary insurance, licenses, and permits required for contract performance. Contractor is responsible for any injury to himself/herself, his/her employees, as well as for any damage to personal or public property that occurs during the performance of this contract that is caused by his/her employees’ fault or negligence and shall maintain personal liability and property damage insurance having coverage for a limit as required by the laws of the State of Mississippi.