SOW 10-28-21.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

Miami District Office Grounds Maintenance Dade and Broward Counties

1.0 1.1 2.0 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.3 3.2.3.1 3.2.3.2 3.2.3.3 3.2.3.4 3.3 3.4 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5 3.4.6 3.5.1 3.5.2 3.5.3 3.5.4 3.5.5

3.5.6 3.5.7 3.6 3.6.1 3.6.2 3.6.3 3.7 3.7.1 3.7.2 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 5.0

Purpose General Requirements Reserved Requirements Work Outside Regular Hours Management Work Control Herbicides Control Methods Contractor's Superintendent Uncertified Personnel Pesticide Use Records Continuity of Services.

Maintenance Level I (Administrative Areas) Grass Cutting Edging Plant and Shrub Pruning Cultivation and Mulching of Shrubs, Hedges, and Flower Beds Fertilization Trash and Litter Collection and Disposal.

Raking Tree Removal Stump and Above Ground Root Removal Grassing Erosion Control Underbrushing Tree Pruning Tree and Shrub Establishment Trees Shrubbery Severe Shrub Pruning Vegetation Removal Sodding Sprigging Government Furnsihed Property and Service Government Furnished Facilities Government Furnished Equipment Government Furnished Material Availability of Utilities Contractor Furnished Items Definitions

Paragraph Count: 51

1.0 Purpose

The purpose of this SOW is to obtain grounds maintenance services on a Bi-weekly interval for Federal Aviation Administration Miami District Office facilities as listed below by means of a fixed-price contract.

The following facilities are for the grounds maintenance service:

Miami-Dade County:

Miami ARTCC/ Child Care Facility 7500 Northwest 58th Street.

Miami, FL 33166

287,041 SQFT

Miami Air Traffic Control Tower 6400 NW 22nd Street Miami, FL 33122

39,406 SQFT

Tamiami Air Traffic Control Tower 14744 SW 128th Street Miami, FL 33196

19,656 SQFT

ARSR-4 (QM8)

19200 SW 120th Street Miami, FL 33196

93,774 SQFT

Broward County:

Ft. Lauderdale Airport Traffic Control Tower 4150 SW 12 Terrace Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315

37,209 SQFT

Hollywood Airport Traffic Control Tower 7801 Airport Road.

Hollywood, FL 33027

26,450 SQFT

Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport Traffic Control Tower 5550 NW 23 Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309

76,095 SQFT

Ft. Lauderdale RTR Site 1720 SW 42nd Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315

5,109 SQFT

1.1 General Requirements

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, and materials necessary to provide grounds maintenance services in accordance with the requirements specified herein. The operations to be performed shall include cutting grass, edging, fertilization, collection and disposal of litter and trash, vegetation cutting and removal, underbrushing, grassing, sodding, sprigging, erosion control, tree and shrub pruning, tree and stump removal, irrigation, ditch cleaning, and other miscellaneous services as described herein. These operations shall be performed in accordance with the schedules provided in Attachment 1, and to the areas of the activity indicated in Attachment 1. The use of herbicides to accomplish certain grounds maintenance functions may be permitted if approved by the CO in accordance with provisions covered in paragraph 3.2.3.

2.0 Reserved

3.0 Requirements

3.1 Work Outside Regular Hours

Except as may otherwise be specified, all work shall be performed during regular hours. If the Contractor desires to carry on work on Saturday, Sunday, holidays, or outside regular hours, he/she may submit application to the CO for approval.

3.2 Management

The Contractor shall manage the total work effort associated with the grounds maintenance services required herein to assure fully adequate and timely completion of these services. Included in this function will be a full range of management duties including, but not limited to, planning, scheduling, report preparation, and quality control.

The Contractor shall provide an adequate staff of personnel with the necessary management expertise to assure the performance of the work in accordance with sound and efficient management practices.

3.2.1 Work Control

The Contractor shall implement all necessary work control procedures to ensure timely accomplishment of work requirements, as well as to permit tracking of work in progress. The Contractor shall plan and schedule work to assure labor, equipment, and material are available to complete work requirements within the specified time limits and in conformance with the quality standards established herein. Verbal scheduling and status reports shall be provided when requested by the Government Representative.

3.2.3 Herbicides

The Contractor shall be licensed by the applicable State agency to provide vegetation control in the categories specified in this contract. All work shall be under the superintendence of a certified, responsible individual, and in accordance with Federal, State, local, and activity laws and requirements.

3.2.3.1 Control Methods

The Contractor shall utilize only herbicides registered by the Environmental Protection Agency. Use shall be in strict compliance with label directions for the control of the target weeds. Herbicides selected, application rates, and application techniques shall have the prior approval of the CO.

3.2.3.2 Contractor's Superintendent

During the execution of all work involving the handling and/or use of herbicides, the Contractor shall give the job his personal supervision or shall have on the job a responsible and competent representative with the authority to speak for the contractor. The whereabouts on the activity of the supervisor shall be made known to the Government Representative at all times when work is performed.

3.2.3.3 Uncertified Personnel

Uncertified personnel who apply pesticides shall have been employed in weed control for a minimum of 30 days and have received training in:

(a) Selection, application, and evaluation of appropriate control procedures.

(b) Safe and effective application techniques, and the calibration and use of all equipment required.

(c) Handling, storage, and transfer of pesticide materials as required.

(d) Reading, interpreting, and following herbicide label instructions.

(e) Use and maintenance of all required safety equipment.

(f) The consequences of preparing a herbicide to be given or sold to an individual other than an authorized employee of the Contractor or regulatory official.

(g) Procedure for handling herbicide spills, including reporting procedures.

(h) The security of vehicles and equipment.

3.2.3.4 Pesticide Use Records

The Contractor shall prepare, and maintain daily records of herbicide usage. This record shall be filled out daily as weed control operations are performed, and all entries must be completed within 24 hours of chemical usage. Completed records shall be made available upon request for inspection, and shall be forwarded to the CO with the monthly invoice for each month following the month of operation.

Records which are rejected by the CO due to improper preparation shall be resubmitted by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

3.3 Continuity of Services.

To ensure continuity of essential services, the successful bidder shall be prepared to fully commence work on the start date of this contract, and should not assume that Government or previous Contractor employees will be available to guide, direct, or specifically orientate each Contractor employee.

3.4 Maintenance Level I (Administrative Areas)

The Contractor shall provide grounds maintenance services in maintenance level I areas at the times and frequencies specified in Attachment 1. Attachment 1 provides information of the size, location.

3.4.1 Grass Cutting

All grassed areas located within this maintenance level shall be cut to a uniform height between 3 and 5 inches at the frequencies specified in Attachment 1. If any bare ground within the limits of an area becomes vegetated with grass, weeds, or other similar growths through natural spread, i.e., not artificially planted, it shall be maintained as part of the basic contract. Prior to cutting, any trash, paper, or other debris that would detract from the finished appearance of the cut or present a safety hazard shall be removed.

Such debris includes but is not limited to: paper, cans, bottles, limbs, pine cones, rocks, and other such objects within the maintenance area and shall include: trash, paper, dead leaves, and other debris lodged in shrubs, hedges, fences, and along foundation and other walls. Debris shall be disposed off the activity the same day as collected. Grass cutting is to be accomplished free of scalping, rutting, bruising, and uneven and rough cutting. Cutting equipment shall have sharp cutting edges which produce a neat, clean, even cut. Use of cutting equipment which is out of adjustment, thereby causing streaks or irregularities, uneven cutting, plowing, or gouging of the soil shall not be permitted. Ground speeds and mower speeds shall be synchronized to assure effective cutting action.

After cutting, grass shall have a uniform height. Grass clippings shall not be windrowed or allowed to be deposited in piles or clumps.

Grass clippings shall be uniformly distributed over the mowed area.

Grass areas close or adjacent to buildings, hydrants, parking lots, manholes, fences, trees, hedges, and shrubs are included in mowing requirements, and may require hand mowing. Trimming around trees, shrubs, flower/shrub beds, cultivated areas, poles, walls, valves, and other similar objects shall be accomplished to match the height and appearance of the surrounding mowed grass. Trimming may be accomplished by hand clipping, by use of "weed eater" type equipment, or by herbicide treatment. Trees and shrubs shall not be damaged by trimming operations. Trimming with herbicide treatment shall be confined to an area extending l2 inches from the object being trimmed.

Grassed areas, trees, or shrubs which are killed or damaged as a result of Contractor's work shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no cost to the Government. Trimming operations shall be considered a part of grass cutting and shall be accomplished concurrently (same day) with grass cutting operations. Grass cutting will not be considered complete until all trimming operations are accomplished. Grass clippings and trimmings shall be removed from sidewalks and other paved areas the same day the grass is cut.

3.4.2 Edging

All sidewalks, driveways, street edges, curbs, other paved areas, and shrubbery areas located within this maintenance level shall be edged in accordance with the frequencies specified in Attachment 1. Edging shall create a l/2 inch wide and l inch deep clear zone immediately adjacent to the paved surface. All edging shall be by mechanical means. The edging operation shall include removal of grass and other vegetation which has encroached onto street and other paved surfaces from adjoining grassed areas. Where driveway or street pavement edge is not discernable due to grass encroachment, a straight and even line approximating the edge of pavement shall be established and maintained. The edging operation shall produce neat, clean lines along the sides of sidewalks and other areas edged, and shall be accomplished free of scalping, rutting, bruising, uneven and rough cutting. All vegetation growing in the following areas shall be removed during the edging operation:

(l) Sidewalk and driveway expansion joints and cracks.

(2) Street/driveway curbing expansion joints.

(3) Cracks between curbing and street/driveway pavement.

For continued maintenance of vegetation growing in cracks and expansion joints, herbicide treatment may be utilized to reduce the amount of mechanical work. The use of herbicides shall not be allowed for the purpose of eliminating or reducing normal mechanical edging along straight paved edges (sidewalks, etc.). Debris generated by edging operations, which falls on or is thrown on sidewalks, on curbs, in gutters, streets, or is thrown on nearby sod, causing an unsightly appearance, shall be removed from the site the day of the edging operation and disposed off the activity.

3.4.3 Plant and Shrub Pruning

Shrubs, bushes, hedges and cultivated plants shall be pruned at the frequency shown in Attachment 1. All clippings and debris shall be removed from the site the same day and disposed of off the activity.

Pruning shall be accomplished so as to:

(l) Remove new growth attaining a length of 2 inches.

(2) Reduce the size and growth rate of each shrub by clipping approximately 20% to 30% of the total surface area approximately 3 to 6 inches inside the normal "pruned surface". This interior clipping (20% to 30%) shall be uniformly distributed over the entire shrub. This procedure shall be performed as a part of the normal pruning operation (when new growth is removed).

(3) Evenly form and balance the shrub, bush, or plant in order to shape it according to its natural growth habits. "Box" or "circular" shaping is not acceptable, except with hedges.

Hedges shall be sheared or pruned, as appropriate, to maintain their established shape and appearance.

(4) Remove dead, damaged or diseased wood. If the entire shrub should die, remove the entire shrub to 6 inches below ground level. The hole and any other surface damage caused by removal shall be filled with topsoil, fertilized, raked and seeded.

(5) Remove vines, tree sprouts or any other extraneous vegetative growth from under or on the shrubbery.

(6) Prune or remove growth in front of windows, over entrance ways or walks, or where vision is obstructed at street intersections.

3.4.4 Cultivation and Mulching of Shrubs, Hedges, and Flower Beds Shrubs, hedges, and flower beds shall be cultivated and mulched at the frequencies and times specified in Attachment 1. Cultivation includes weeding of shrubs, hedges, and flower beds. Cultivation shall be extended a sufficient distance from bases of shrubs to ensure their protection from damage by lawn mowers, and trimmer/edgers, and to provide proper care for the plants, but in no case less than l8 inches. Cultivation shall be extended to a depth of 2 inches, care being taken that the roots of the plants are not damaged. Removal of grass, weeds, rocks, and debris encountered during cultivation shall be considered part of cultivation. All edges shall be worked to a neat and true line. All timber, brick, concrete, aluminum, or plastic bed edging shall be realigned as needed. Mulch in bed areas such as wood bark chips, pine straw, etc., shall be well groomed after removal of weeds, rocks, etc. Additional mulch, of the same type as existing, shall be provided and placed around all shrubs and flower beds as required to maintain a minimum depth of three inches. Shrubbery without existing mulch shall be mulched to a minimum depth of three inches with cypress mulch.

3.4.5 Fertilization

The Contractor shall furnish and uniformly apply of 6-2-6 analysis fertilizer to all parcels within this maintenance level. Fertilizer shall be applied at the frequency and during the periods specified in Attachment 1. Fertilizer shall be granular, contain the specified amounts of nutrient elements (Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium), and conform to Federal Specification O-F-24l, Type l, Class 2. Fertilizer shall be delivered to the site in the original, unopened containers bearing the manufacturer's chemical analysis, name, trade name, trademark, and indication of conformance to State and Federal laws.

In lieu of containers, fertilizer may be furnished in bulk if accompanied by a certificate indicating the above information with each delivery. Fertilizer shall be applied only when grass blades are free of moisture. Ground cover plants and shrubbery beds shall be fertilized concurrently with lawn application, at the same rates. The Contractor's monthly work schedule shall reflect planned fertilization dates.

3.4.6 Trash and Litter Collection and Disposal.

The Contractor shall collect and dispose of trash and litter in all grassed areas, plant and shrub beds, wooded areas, sidewalks, streets, and curbs in maintenance level I at the frequency specified in Attachment 1. Trash and litter does not include natural vegetation, such as leaves, pine straw, and limbs. All trash and liter shall be disposed off the activity the same day as collected.

3.5.1 Raking

Includes the raking and removal of leaves, pine straw and pine cones, limbs, and other debris from the raked area. All debris shall be disposed off the activity the day of collection.

3.5.2 Tree Removal

Trees, their stumps, and above ground roots shall be removed to a depth of six inches below normal ground elevation. All debris shall be disposed off the activity the day of removal. The stump hole and any other surface damage caused by removal shall be filled with topsoil, fertilized, raked, and re-sod.

3.5.3 Stump and Above Ground Root Removal

Stumps and above grounds roots shall be removed to a depth of six inches below normal ground elevation. Stump removal operations shall avoid unnecessary soil excavation and ground disruption. All debris shall be disposed off the activity the day of removal. The stump hole and any other surface damage caused by removal shall be filled with topsoil, fertilized, raked, and seeded.

3.5.4 Grassing

Bare and slightly eroded areas (areas which vary in size from l0 to l000 square feet and can be repaired with the placement of four inches or less of topsoil) shall be filled with topsoil, raked, fertilized, soded, and watered to establish a healthy grassed covering.

Establishment shall include providing the necessary care to firmly establish new grass growth. The Contractor shall water and otherwise care for new grassed areas sufficiently to ensure proper development.

Grassed areas which die or fail to develop noticeable growth for a period of one year after seeding shall be re-sod by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

3.5.5 Erosion Control

Soil erosion damage, shall be repaired by filling in washed out/bare areas (areas requiring less than five cubic yards of fill soil) with 50% Sand, 50% Dirt type soil to within four inches of normal ground elevation. Top soil will then be placed to return the area to normal ground elevation; raked; fertilized; seeded; covered with straw, matting, or other material suitable to reduce the effects of erosion;

and watered to establish a healthy grassed covering. Repaired areas shall be watered and otherwise cared for until grass is firmly established. Repaired areas on which grass dies or fails to develop noticeable growth, or which again erode within one year shall be repaired and re-grassed by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

3.5.6 Underbrushing

All brush, weeds, and small trees (three inches and below in diameter at ground level) shall be cut back to within one inch of ground level, removed from the site, and disposed off the activity. Any material to be saved will be marked by the CO prior to starting work. Any debris (i.e., limbs, dead trees, trash, etc.) found in the underbrushing area shall be removed from the site and disposed off the activity.

3.5.7 Tree / Palm Pruning

Trees shall be pruned in accordance with the following guidelines to selectively remove unwanted growth and encourage trees to grow or respond in a desired manner. All tree pruning shall be accomplished under the supervision of an individual furnished by the Contractor, who is trained, experienced, and otherwise qualified in proper tree pruning techniques. Verification of such training, experience, and qualifications must be acceptable to the CO prior to initiation of any tree pruning. Prior to starting work the Contractor shall propose a pruning plan for each tree for the approval of the CO. Trees shall be pruned according to their natural growth habit to evenly form and balance the tree, to promote proper health and growth, to respond to damage inflicted by natural or human causes, and to prevent interference with pedestrian and vehicular traffic. All clippings and debris shall be removed and disposed off the activity the same working day. Pruning shall be accomplished in a manner so as to:

(l) Remove dead, damaged, or diseased wood, or structurally weak limbs that may cause a safety hazard or unsightly appearance, including the removal of dead palm fronds.

(2) Remove branches that extend over buildings and endanger roofs, eaves, and windows, or hang within eight feet vertically of sidewalks, parking lots, and driveways.

(3) Provide clearance for buses, moving vans, and similar vehicles along streets.

(4) Cut back branches that overhang or grow into powerlines.

Anticipate the effects of wind on branches which might fall on powerlines. Shape the entire tree rather than notch the top.

(5) Remove growth of small trees in front of windows, over entrance ways or walks, and those which will obstruct vision at street intersections.

(6) Remove sprouts which grow from the trunk. Remove sprouts to the height of the first major lateral limb.

(7) Branch stubs shall not be allowed. All branches shall be pruned (removed) back to the next major limb or the tree trunk. Pruning cuts shall be performed in a manner which leaves the branch collar exposed (with no stub beyond the branch collar).

3.6.2 Tree and Shrub Establishment

Establishment shall include providing necessary care to firmly establish the new plantings. All plants shall be nursery grown and shall bear certification indicating species, common name, and grade.

Plants shall be healthy, living specimens which are considered to be number one grade stock. Planting procedures shall be in accordance with accepted nursery standards. The Contractor may invoice and payment will be made when initial planting is complete; however, the Contractor shall water and otherwise care for new plants sufficiently to ensure proper development. All plants which die or fail to develop noticeable growth within one year of planting, shall be replaced by plants of like size and type by the Contractor, at no additional cost to the Government.

3.6.2.1 Trees

Trees established shall be of species TBD as specified in the delivery order, with trunk diameters (measured 4.5 feet up from the ground) of at least 3 inches. Trees shall be planted in accordance with accepted nursery standards, including fertilization, mulching, and watering.

Trees shall be guyed and staked in at least three directions.

3.6.2.2 Shrubbery

Shrubbery ordered shall be shrubs of species TBD of the three gallon class size. Shrubs shall be planted in accordance with accepted nursery standards, including fertilization, mulching, and watering.

3.6.3 Severe Shrub Pruning

Severe pruning of shrubs shall consist of removal of all or a major portion of the total growth of the shrub. The extent of pruning will be indicated by the CO, but generally shall consist of pruning large shrubbery to a level approximately one to three feet above ground level. Debris resulting from the pruning process shall be disposed off the activity the same day of pruning.

3.7 Vegetation Removal

Vegetation removal shall consist of the removal of grass, weeds, trees (less than three inches at ground level), and all other vegetative growth to ground or pavement level within 12 inches on both sides of fence lines. Removal may be by either mechanical or approved chemical methods. Debris generated by vegetation removal operations shall be removed and disposed of off the activity the same working day.

3.7.1 Sodding

Sod shall be St. Augustine or approved equivalent. It shall be dense, uniform, weed free, be certified to be free of disease, insects, and nematodes, have minimum thatch, and good sod strength. Strength will be assessed by lifting a piece by one end with no tearing and little stretching. It shall have been mowed to a height of one to two inches within 24 hours of lifting. It shall have soil depth of 0.5 to l.25 inches. Sod shall not be allowed to become dry and when stacked it shall not be allowed to heat up above l00 degrees F. Soil shall be moist just prior to laying sod on well graded surface free of vegetation and properly prepared for accepting the sod. Sod blocks shall be placed in rows butting each piece firmly against the last.

Joints in successive rows shall be staggered. Slopes shall be sodded by beginning at the bottom and laying sod in rows across the slope.

Sod on slopes steeper than 2:l shall be held in place with wooden pegs. Immediately following placing, the sod shall be rolled to provide firm contact with soil. Cracks shall be filled with topsoil.

As soon as this process is complete, sodded area shall be irrigated by uniform application of one half inch of water. No more than 60 minutes should elapse from the time sod is placed until it has been irrigated. The Contractor shall provide the necessary care to firmly establish new grass growth and shall water and otherwise care for sodded areas sufficiently to ensure proper development. All grass which dies or fails to develop noticeable growth within one year of sodding shall be replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

3.7.2 Sprigging

Sprigs shall be fresh, healthy, living stems (stolons or rhizomes with 50 percent or more of the stems being rhizomes) and attached roots of TBD. Sprigs shall be obtained from approved sources where the sod is heavy and thickly matted, and free from ground pearl and fairy rings.

Sprigs shall be free of nut grass (cyperus rotundus), Johnson grass (sorghum halepense), and other objectionable weeds, and shall not contain material which might be detrimental to the development of the turf. Sprigs shall be planted within 48 hours of harvesting. In addition sprigs shall not be left unprotected in the sun for longer than l5 minutes. Sprigs shall be planted in l00 linear inches of sprigs per square yard on well graded surface free of vegetation and properly prepared for accepting the sprigs. Distribution shall be sufficiently uniform to insure that the maximum spacing of sprigs shall not exceed l2 inches. Immediately after opening furrows, sprigs shall be placed and covered to a depth of approximately 2 l/2 inches after compaction, leaving a portion of each sprig protruding above the soil level. The furrows shall be filled in such a manner that the surface is left even at the designated grade, and compacted with a roller weighing 60 to 90 pounds per linear foot of roller. Sprigged area shall then be watered not later than 30 minutes after sprigging has been completed. At least l/2 inch of water shall be applied over the area sprigged in a manner which will prevent erosion due to the application of excessive quantities in a concentrated area, and with watering equipment that will not damage the finished surface. The Contractor shall provide the necessary care to firmly establish new grass growth and shall water and otherwise care for sprigged areas sufficiently to ensure proper development. All grass which dies or fails to develop noticeable growth within one year of sprigging shall be replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

4.0 Government Furnsihed Property and Service

4.1 Government Furnished Facilities

4.2 The Government will not provide office space operational facilities, or lay down areas to the Contractor. The Contractor shall secure and maintain the necessary office space, facilities, and equipment storage areas required for the performance of this contract at his/her own expense.

4.2 Government Furnished Equipment

The Contractor shall furnish all tools and equipment required for the performance of this contract. The Government will not provide tools or equipment to the Contractor.

4.3 Government Furnished Material

The Government will not provide any materials to the Contractor.

4.4 Availability of Utilities

The Government will not provide any utilities to the Contractor.

4.5 Contractor Furnished Items

Except for the items listed in the "GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES" clause, the Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, and services to perform the requirements of this contract.

5.0 Definitions

As used throughout this sow, the following terms shall have the meaning set forth below. Additional definitions are in the "DEFINITIONS" clause, Section I.

a. Where "as shown", "as indicated", "as detailed", or words of similar import are used, it shall be understood that reference is made to this specification and the drawings accompanying this specification unless stated otherwise.

b. Where "as directed", "as required", "as permitted", "approval", "acceptance", or words of similar import are used, it shall be understood that direction, requirement, permission, approval, or acceptance of the CO is intended unless stated otherwise.

c. Contracting Officer (CO). The individual designated by the Contracting Officer to administer the contract. Throughout this contract, the term CO will be used to refer to the individual designated to administer the contract or his/her designated representative. See the "DEFINITIONS" clause, Section I.

d. Contractor. The term Contractor as used herein refers to both the prime Contractor and any subcontractors. The prime Contractor shall ensure that his/her subcontractors comply with the provisions of this contract.

e. Contractor Representative. A foreman, superintendent, or manager assigned in accordance with the "CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES" clause, Section H.

f. Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). A report issued by the CO to the Contractor when performance is unsatisfactory. The Contract Discrepancy Report requires the Contractor to explain, in writing, why performance is unsatisfactory, how performance will be returned to satisfactory levels, and how reoccurrence of the problem will be prevented in the future.

g. Debris. Debris includes, but is not limited to, paper, cans, bottles, limbs, pine straw and pine cones, leaves, rocks, and other similar items.

h. Diameter at Breast Height (DBH). Diameter at Breast Height, as measured 4.5 feet above ground level.

i. Engineered Performance Standards (EPS). Engineered Performance Standards is a Department of Defense standard for determining man-hour requirements to perform various types of maintenance, repair, and housekeeping tasks.

j. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Federal agency delegated with authority to enforce the Federal laws which are concerned with pollution of the environment.

k. Fertilization. Fertilization is the process of applying nutrient elements to the soil where the soil has become deficient in nutrients essential for proper plant growth.

l. Government Representative. The person(s) whom the CO will designate by name and/or position title to conduct liaison between the Contractor and the CO on matters pertinent to this contract and be his/her authorized representative.

m. Grass Cutting. Grass cutting shall include cutting and trimming, within the designated area, all grasses, weeds, and other vegetation which is one inch or less in diameter (at ground level).

n. Maintenance Level. A designation used to specify the frequency of services and type of grounds maintenance required on a land parcel.

o. Parcel. A given area of land. Each area shown on maps accompanying this specification is divided into various parcels.

p. Pruning. Pruning is selectively removing unwanted growth to make a plant or tree grow or respond in a desired manner.

Pruning differs from "shearing". Pruning involves selection and judgment. "Shearing" means clipping all growth on a plant at a uniform distance and shape.

q. Quality Assurance Program. A program implemented by the Government to provide some measure and control over the quality of services received. It is emphasized that the Government's quality assurance program is not a substitute for the quality control program implemented and administered by the Contractor.

r. Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE). The Government employee responsible for the daily monitoring of Contractor performance.

s. Quality Control (QC). A method used by the Contractor to control quality of goods and/or services provided.

t. Regular Hours. The Government's regular (normal) hours are from 7:00AM to complete no later than 5:00PM, Mondays through Fridays, except (a) Federal Holidays and (b) other days specifically designated by the CO.

Schedule of Frequency for Grounds Maintenance

1. DADE COUNTY:

FACILITY: Miami ARTCC: 287,041 SQFT

FACILITY: Miami ATCT: 39,406 SQFT

FACILITY: Ta-Miami ATCT: 19,656 SQFT

FACILITY: ARSR-4 (QM8): 93,774 SQFT

2. BROWARD COUNTY:

FACILITY: Ft. Lauderdale ATCT: 37,209 SQFT

FACILITY: Hollywood ATCT: 26,450 SQFT

FACILITY: Ft. Lauderdale Executive ATCT: 76, 095 SQFT

FACILITY: FLL RTR (RTR), Ft. Lauderdale, FL: 5,109 SQFT

1. Grass cuttings (3.4.1): 26 minimum per year, maintain height between three

(3) and five (5) inches, cuts to be done BI-weekly.

2. Herbicides / Pesticides (3.2.3): as necessary.

3. Edging (3.4.2): every service.

4. Plant and shrub pruning / clipping (3.4.3): as necessary.

5. Cultivation of shrubs, hedges, and flower beds (3.4.4): monthly.

6. Fertilization (3.4.5): first week of March and October.

7. Trash and litter collection and disposal (3.4.6): every service.

8. Raking (3.5.1): as necessary.

9. Tree, stump and above ground root removal (3.5.3): as necessary.

10. Grassing (3.5.4): as necessary.

11. Erosion control (3.5.5): as necessary.

12. Tree / Palm pruning (3.5.7): as necessary with the exception that all palms and trees to be pruned in the month of May prior to Hurricane season.

13. Vegetation removal (3.7): as necessary.

14. Sodding (3.7.1): as necessary.

15. Mulching (3.4.4): Quarterly