Att_5-_QASP_LANDSCAPE_SAP.pdf

Attachment 5 - Government Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

Landscape Services –EPA-RTP

MF = Minimum Frequency

PWS Performance Standards

EPA’s Proposed Methods for Monitoring

Performance Standards

Percentage Deduction*

A.Q.L. Deviation**

1) Mowing and Trimming

1. Turf Maintained at appropriate height

2. Turf along sidewalk edged

3. Turf clippings removed from walkways

4. Advance notification of mowing to allow adjustment of air intakes

5. Prohibition of exhaust emitting powered equipment near intakes resulting in entrainment of exhaust

6. Turf areas mowed at a safe speed.

EPA will conduct a random visual inspection or ride along (MF=2-4 times per month)

3% of monthly payment will be deducted. 1. Two instances per month.

2. Two instances per month.

3. Two instances per month.

4. No deviation permitted.

5. No deviation permitted.

6. One instance per month.

All work at FEELC

1. Treatment of fire ants or other reported pests within 1 work day (weather permitting)

2. Adherence to work hour restrictions

3. Bi-weekly raking of sand and mulch in play areas

4. Notification to the PO of additional sand or mulch

EPA will conduct a random visual inspection (MF=4 time per month)

3% of monthly payment will be deducted.

1. One instance per

2. One instance per

3. One instance per

4. One instance per month