SOW_Lawn_2024.doc

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LAWN CARE SERVICES, NWS SYRACUSE, IN
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This document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial lawn care services at the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Syracuse, IN. The Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is issuing this total small business set-aside with NAICS code 561730 and a $9.5M size standard.

The solicitation is for a base year from 5/1/24 to 3/31/25 with four one-year option periods. Services required include all equipment, labor, and materials necessary to perform lawn care and groundskeeping at the NWS site in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. Quotes are due by 2:00 pm CST on 4/9/24, and the contracting officer has indicated a site visit is highly recommended. Pricing should be provided on a per-job basis for the base year and each option year. Invoices are to be billed monthly in arrears.

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STATEMENT OF WORK

March 17, 2024

National Weather Service Statement of Work Lawn Care Service

Location:

NWS Forecast Office IWX 7506 E 850 N Syracuse, IN 46567-7225 Koscuisko County

Scope The contractor shall provide all personnel, tools, equipment, materials and supervision for the duties required to care for all of the grounds within the boundaries of the Weather Forecast Office as described in this statement of work (SOW). Cutting equipment blades shall be sharp to ensure a high quality cut and minimize disease.

Description of Work The Contractor shall:

Mow all grassy areas weekly from approximately first week in April to last week in March, or as needed per MIC request. Non-irrigated areas may be reduced during the dry season.
Mowing shall be with a (reel/rotary/mulching) mower.
Mowing height shall be no lower than 3 inches in accordance to grass type and variety.
Mow all grassy areas as shown on the attached drawing.
Trim with a string trimmer around the fences, buildings, driveway, sidewalks, equipment and other stationary objects. Care should be exercised to prevent damage to existing trees, shrubs, bushes and other obstructions. Clippings will be collected and removed by the contractor.
Clean all clippings from sidewalks, curbs, and roadways immediately after mowing and/or trimming
Remove weeds and grasses by hand, chemical (spray) or mechanical means in shrubbery areas and all rock areas. Remove dried/dead stems/debris.

Additional Requirements The Contractor shall:

Prune and trim all trees and shrubbery in the Spring and Fall. Shrubs shall be pruned to ensure proper informal shape, fullness, and bloom. Tree pruning is limited to branches below twenty (20) feet in height. The contractor shall remove all debris.
Fertilize lawn; treat for weeds, crabgrass and insects in the weekly mow areas. These applications shall follow a schedule of:
Spring - Pre-emergent, fertilizer, broadleaf weed and crabgrass control.
Late Spring -Slow release fertilizer, broadleaf weed and crabgrass control
Fall - Fertilize and broadleaf weed control
Spring and Fall cleanup.
Spray rock areas for weeds

January 20, 2022

Inspections and Acceptance The MIC or their designee has designated authority to make a full inspection to see that the contract is completed per the SOW. The contractor shall be notified before departure if any items are sub-standard.

Local Government Contact Point The local point of contact is James Owens, ESA, 574-834-1104

Terms of SOW

The Contractor will bill on a monthly basis in arrears for the service provided.
The contractor, if remotely located, shall designate a representative local to the contract with contact numbers, for the government's local representative to communicate with about the quality or work, progress, and technical details of the project.
The government reserves the right to waive lawn care or request lawn care to ensure the grounds keep a well-maintained appearance.
The Contractor shall ensure that all debris is cleaned up before they leave.

s. The Contractor shall ensure that no hoses or tools are left out or placed (used) in such a way that they become a trip hazard or impede normal access to the buildings and property.

The Contractor will follow all Federal, State, and Local regulations.
The Contractor is responsible for the clean-up and remediation of any chemical/compound spills he made.
Upon arrival the Contractor and/or employee shall sign in on the security log sheet when entering the property. (If COVID numbers are high vendor shall call the office to let them know when services are performed).

-END OF SOW-

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