S01 FBO3 12FPC120Q0010 Attachment 1 JCPMC Tree Removal 2020 SOW.pdf

Statement of Work Tree Removal at the Jimmy Carter Plant Materials Center

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Jimmy Carter Plant Materials Center (JCPMC) in Americus Georgia has a known requirement for commercial tree removal and mulching services from a specialized contractor. 96 trees are to be removed to reduce risk. These trees pose a risk to electrical powerlines, fences, adjacent property, and road traffic.

A site visit shall be scheduled and announced by the assigned contracting officer (CO) following procurement regulations of the federal government. Interested parties are highly encouraged to attend this event and no exceptions shall be granted or honored by the government to any persons or entities which request separate opportunity to view the project.

The location of the work is 295 Morris Drive Americus, Sumter County, Georgia 31719. Location map below showing address marked with a star.

The point of contact at the JCPMC is Richard Barrett, phone 229-514-3237.

The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, materials and goods to perform all services expressed in this Statement of Work (SOW) which includes removal and mulching of trees on the US government property at 295 Morris Drive Americus, GA 31719.

Performance time for this project is to be 90 days once the notice to proceed is issued by the contracting officer.

Attachment 1 Statement of Work Solicitation 12FPC120Q0010 Tree Removal and Mulching for

Jimmy Carter Plant Materials Center, 295 Morris Drive, Americus, GA 31719

See Attachment A – JCPMC Tree removal map 2020. Trees identified for removal are marked with red tree marking paint.

Contractor shall be responsible for attaining all applicable permits. Areas surrounding work area must be protected from damage.

No smoking is allowed in any government building.

Contractor will have use of government restroom and hand washing within identified building.

A facility map showing the locations of the identified buildings is shown below.

North

Restrooms

Main Office

Attachment 1 Statement of Work

Performance Requirements

1. Remove trees at Southeast portion of property at 295 Morris Drive along route of Georgia Power service line (Work area 1)–Sixteen (16) trees are to be removed from center property along route powerline accesses the property providing power for all facilities. Trees shall be removed to within 5 feet of ground level. Removal of small trees and mulching will be allowed for access to selected trees. Wood and debris from removed trees shall be mulched on site within the wooded area or removed from the site to an acceptable disposal area by the contractor.

2. Remove trees near paved road to access facilities at 295 Morris Drive tree Removal adjacent to 365 Morris drive (Work area 2) – Eight (8) trees are to be removed near route of access road to main office/conference center. Trees shall be removed to within 5 feet of ground level.

Removal of small trees and mulching will be allowed for access to selected trees. Wood and debris from removed trees shall be mulched on site within the wooded area or removed from the site to an acceptable disposal area by the contractor.

3. Remove trees near US Government property boundary with Morris Drive and private landowners (Work area 3)- Seventy-two (72) trees are to be removed from property boundary area along Morris Drive and private property owners. Trees shall be removed to within 5 feet of ground level. Removal of small trees and mulching will be allowed for access to selected trees. Wood and debris from removed trees shall be mulched on site within the wooded area or removed from the site to an acceptable disposal area by the contractor.

4. Final inspection and acceptance of work shall be completed on site once the contractor notifies the on-site contact work is complete. Final inspection shall include a walk-through inspection of work completed and compared to the requirements of this SOW. An on-site inspector/contact will be available as work is occurring.

Attachment 1 Statement of Work

Notes

1. Contractor shall have a Project Manager available to the Inspector/COTR during normal work hours Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm local time, excluding federal holidays, on site at all times when work is in progress. The Project Manager shall be the central point of contact with the NRCS for performance of all work under this contract.

2. Contractor is expected to maintain set production goals and complete the job within the required Performance Time. Contractor will provide NRCS a work schedule outlining completion within contract term limits before on-site work begins. Contractor will notify NRCS by 10 am for any day’s work will not progress.

3. Access to the work site shall be 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. No work allowed on federal holidays or weekends.

4. Contractor is responsible to schedule to receive all deliveries. Government personnel and equipment cannot receive deliveries associated with the contract.

5. Contractor is responsible to call 811, to verify location of any existing utilities before work begins. The government will provide information on location of all private utilities within the work area. The contractor will be responsible for repairing damage to any marked utilities.

6. Contractor is responsible for their equipment on the PMC grounds. The Government is not liable for damages or losses of equipment due to theft or vandalism.

7. Any damage to NRCS property, facilities, or equipment will be repaired or replaced at the contractor’s expense.

8. Contractor shall exercise due diligence to prevent any environmental contamination such as spilled oils, fuels, or lubricants. Contractor shall clean up any spills.

9. Invoices shall be submitted to the contracting officer.

Attachment 1 Statement of Work