ScopeandStatementofWork.docx

Scope and Statement of Work Project Summary Description: The project includes but is not limited to the following Work.

Mowing of the Tell City Ranger Station compound with a base year and 4 optional years. The work consist of weekly mowing of grass to a minimum 3” height on areas around the buildings (refer to as Lower Compound Mowing) starting the week of April 15th; Starting June 15th monthly mowing of the hillside within the fenced area; and starting in June once every six weeks, or as directed weed eat or mow the perimeter of the chain-link fence both inside and outside the perimeter. Grass clippings will be removed from the sidewalks and parking areas. Grass clippings should not be blown into the street, parking areas, towards vehicles, building or landscaped areas. All Compound maintenance work shall start as soon as the TO is awarded and signed and concludes around October 15th when grass is no longer growing. One additional mowing will be planned for the end of October. During the hot dry part of the summer the mowing of the lawn may not need to be done weekly. All mowing equipment shall have sharpened blades prior to the beginning of any mowing. See attached exhibit that delineates the “Lower Compound Mowing Area”, “Hillside Area”, and the “Perimeter Fence”.

The Contractor is to be aware of the existing improvements and not damage any property, buildings, vehicles, site features while performing the task assigned in the contract. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to repair or replace any damaged property.

Tell City Compound Mowing Specifications Description This work consists of mowing of the Tell City Rangers Station Compound areas weekly. The included areas are the Lower Compound Mowing Area, and Hillside Area, and Perimeter Fence. All areas shall be mowed, weed-eat and cleaned of grass clippings. The project typically starts around mid-April running through October, Hill side mowing will be done 4 times a year and Perimeter fence will be done 3 times a year both starting in June and are considered a monthly work item. All work will be done by mechanical means or by hand treatment.

1. Mechanical Means. Furnish qualified operators and equipment used for:

a. Mowing grasses basic equipment.

i. Riding mower

ii. Push mower

2. Hand Treatment. Furnish qualified personnel and equipment used for:

a. Mowing and Trimming around buildings, fences, and misc. structures and site features, etc.

i. Weed eaters

ii. Hand tools

b. Cleaning sidewalks, parking areas, planting areas, retaining walls, etc.

i. Leaf blowers

ii. Hand tools

Requirements Project Mowing Items:

a) Mowing will consist of weekly mowing of grass to a minimum 3” height on areas referred to as Lower Compound Mowing. During the hot dry parts of the summer the mowing may not be required weekly. Refer to Contract Officer Representative (COR) if site mowing is in question.

b) Hillside Area will consist of monthly mowing the hillside behind the ICC Fire Building and an 18” strip along the top of the retaining wall along the parking lot and street. The area will only be required monthly for a total of 4 mowing with a start date in June. Refer to exhibit for locations.

c) Perimeter Fence Maintenance consist of 6 week weed eater or mowing the entire perimeter of the chain-link fence. The work includes both inside and outside of the perimeter fence. Refer to attached Exhibit for dimensions of mowing.

Public Safety This work consists of protecting the public by mowing areas with no one in proximity that could be hit by mower discharge. Contractor may need to cease work allowing the public to move through the area.

Protection of Personnel, Property and Landscape Perform all operations in a prudent, conscientious, safe, and professional manner. Ensure that all personnel involved in the mowing activities are trained for the level of expertise required for the proper performance of the task and general first aid procedures. Provide personal protective equipment appropriate to the task. Notify the Forest Service of all hazardous material that may be brought onto or found on the National Forest.

The Contractor is solely responsible for all spills or leaks that occur during the performance of this contract. Spills or leaks shall be cleaned up to the satisfaction of the Forest Service and in a manner that complies with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Protect existing buildings includes sidings, sidewalks, trees, and shrubs, retaining walls and entrance mats. Contractor should also be aware and protect any vehicles and equipment parked on the compound. Damage to any or all shall be repaired at the contractor’s expense.

The contractor is responsible for damage caused to existing grass surfaces caused by inappropriate equipment being used, excessively wet or dry conditions or basic neglect of the grass areas. Damages to any, and all areas shall be repaired at the contractor’s expense.

Do not disturb the areas(s) beyond the treatment are unless otherwise shown on the drawings or directed by the Forest Service.

Do not excavate, remove, damage, alter, or deface any archeological or paleontological remains or specimens. Control the actions of employees and subcontractors on the project to ensure that protected sites area not disturbed or damaged. Should any of these items be encountered, suspend operations at the discovery site and notify the CO. Operations can continue at other areas of the project away from the discovery site. The CO will inform the Contractor when operations may resume at the discovery site.

Seeding and Mulching Areas in which the ground has been disturbed are bare soil is present shall be seeded and mulched to re-establish ground cover. Fertilizer is not required unless shown on the plans or stated in the Description of Work. Seed shall be standard long-term lawn mix while mulch shall be weed free. Do not seed or mulch during windy weather or when the ground is excessively wet, frozen, or extremely dry. Seed and mulch is to be applied using a dry method which can be accomplished by hand or mechanical means. Mulch shall be applied within 48 hours after seeding.

Mobilization Mobilization consists of moving personnel, equipment, material, and incidentals to the project and performing all the work necessary before beginning work at the project site. Mobilization includes the obtaining of permits, insurance, and bonds. All equipment and trailers shall be cleaned of excessive mud, debris, weeds, grass prior to beginning the project. All mowing equipment shall have sharpened blades prior to beginning any mowing. Mobilization will not be paid as a separate line item; it is considered part of the Lower Compound Mowing Area cost.