SOW CBOC Landscape Snow Removal and Pest Control.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR CBOC

LANDSCAPING AND

SNOW/ICE REMOVAL SERVICES

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor necessary to ensure that landscaping, pest control and snow/ice removal services are performed at the CBOC VA Medical Facility, 260 2nd AVE East, Twin Falls, ID 83301. Landscaping services will be accomplished in a manner that will maintain a healthy, pest and disease free, thriving, attractive, and professional appearance of exterior landscapes. Exterior landscapes include all areas surrounding the facility. Snow/ice removal services will be accomplished in a manner that will maintain a satisfactory and safe environment.

1.1 BASIC SERVICES FOR LANDSCAPING. The Contractor shall comply with all local, State, and Federal rules and procedures and perform the following services in accordance with the National Arborist Association, American Society of Landscape Architects, and the local county extension office’s recommendations and standards:

· Maintain lawn grass height of between 3-5 inches at all times during the growing season. Height will be coordinated by COR or Government POC on a weekly basis. Contractor shall remove all clippings and debris and dispose off VA grounds.

· Maintain trees, shrubs, broadleaf evergreens, hedges, ground covers, vines, and perennial flowers for health and professional appearance. This includes weeding, trimming, watering, and debris removal. Contractor shall fully remove weeds within one week in the event Contractor chooses to spray weeds first.

· Prune trees and shrubs.

· Trim shrubs, hedges and vines.

· Remove leaves.

· Maintain irrigation system.

· Mulch bedding areas.

· Police grounds of trash and litter and empty outside trash receptacles.

· Perform pest control activities on the grounds and within the building. Contractor shall remove all pests such as rodents (mice, rats, squirrels, gophers, moles), raccoons, rabbits, skunks, stinging insects (except protected honeybees and bumblebees), crawling and flying insects (i.e. flies, gnats, ants), occasional insect pests (i.e. crickets), arthropods (spiders), scorpions and snakes. Contractor shall provide traps as necessary for pest control methods at its own expense. Trap locations are subject to approval of Clinic Manager. Any traps placed shall be checked twice weekly when placed inside or outside.

· Report usage of pesticides to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

· Aerate soil.

· Fertilize and add soil amendments.

· For the lawn: weed, fertilizer, and insecticide twice each season.

· For trees and shrubs: dormant oil once each season, spider barrier twice each season, foliar application once each season.

1.1.1. SPECIAL EVENT LANDSCAPE SERVICES. Upon notification by Contracting Officer (CO), the Contractor shall perform special event services as required, i.e. plant flowers, shrubs, install sod, etc. Special event services will be priced separately from routine services but may consist of all or some of the basic services within this contract. These services will be invoiced and paid for under either mutually agreed incorporated modification, individual purchase orders or via purchase card depending on the scope of work and dollar amount.

1.2. BASIC SERVICES FOR SNOW/ICE REMOVAL. The Contractor shall remove snow and ice from all sidewalks, entryways, and handicap parking spaces. The Contractor shall ensure a pathway 3 feet wide is free of snow accumulation, piles, or drifts be removing all snow and ice. Snow shall be removed when accumulation exceeds one (1) inch or with one (1) hour after snowfall stops, whichever comes first. This may require multiple snow/ice removals each day. When snowfall is heavy or accumulations become excessive, excess snow will be piled at the inside edge of sidewalks to ensure safe access to walkways and handicap access, but will not be piled in the streets or gutters.

1.2.1 REMOVE ICE. The Contractor shall immediately remove ice to provide secure footing and safe parking conditions. The Contractor will provide all sand or ice melt. Contractor shall remove and dispose of excess accumulations of sand or ice melt.

1.2.2. SAND OR ICE MELT CONTAINERS. The Contractor shall provide, maintain, and place sand or ice melt containers. The Contractor is responsible for all tools, equipment, and sand required. The Government representative shall approve the sand or ice melt container prior to placement. The Contractor shall keep the containers full throughout the winter season. The Contractor shall replace or repair any damaged containers or lids within one (1) day after notification by the Contracting Officer or government evaluator. The Contractor shall keep the area in and around the sand or ice melt containers clean. The Contractor will dispose of all trash and debris found in those areas.

2. SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY. The Contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Provide Landscape Services.

Sod is healthy and looks well maintained. Plants and flowers flourish and appear healthy. Irrigation systems function properly and evenly water the area to prevent growth from dying or looking stressed due to lack of water or over watering. Grounds are free of litter. Pests are properly controlled to include a once-a-month pest management inspection of building break room/eating areas.

Special Events Services.

Special events accomplished as specified for each event.

Remove Snow & Ice.

Prevent accumulation. Ensure paved areas are safe for vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Ensure areas have adequate deicing material for the conditions

Maintain Sand/Ice Melt Barrels.

Barrels are in their correct locations. Barrels are adequately filled. Area surrounding barrels is free of foreign debris.

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES. No Government property or services will be furnished in this contract.

4. GENERAL INFORMATION.

4.1 QUALITY CONTROL. The Contractor shall develop and maintain a quality program to ensure services are performed in accordance with commonly accepted commercial practices. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. As a minimum the Contractor shall develop quality control procedures addressing the areas identified in paragraph 2, Service Delivery Summary.

4.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE. The Government will periodically evaluate the Contractor’s performance in accordance with paragraph 2.

4.3 HOURS OF OPERATION. The CBOC Medical Facility is open Monday – Thursday from 7:00AM until 5:00 PM. The facility is closed on all Federal Holidays.

4.4 SECURTIY REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall check-in and check-out with reception at the beginning and end of each work shift.

5. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS. A copy of the Safety Data Sheet for each chemical used will be given to the COR or Government POC. Any sub-contractors used in this contract will be supervised by the main contractor at all times, while performing their duties.