SOW Lawn Service FY2023.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

Lawn Maintenance

At Station Ft. Lauderdale

PART 1 – General:

United States Coast Guard Station Ft. Lauderdale is accepting proposals from qualified individuals or firms for lawn service maintenance. Prior to submitting a quote, it is mandatory to examine the SOW and it’s highly recommended to visit the facility to take field measurements, evaluations, etc, and become familiar with existing conditions under which the work will be performed. After the award of contract, a pre-conference will be held prior to starting the work at Coast Guard Station Ft. Lauderdale. The POC is: EMC Ashley Cruz Ashley.j.cruz@uscg.mil

PART 2 – Location:

U.S. Coast Guard Station Ft. Lauderdale 7000 N. Ocean dr.

Dania Beach FL. 33004

PART 3 – Facility Operating Hours:

The facility shall remain in operation throughout the service. Contractor access to the service site shall be limited to the following: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Access to the site shall not be permitted on the weekends without prior approval from the Contracting Officer in writing.

PART 4 – Security Requirements

1. Contractor shall provide a list of names to the Coast Guard COR for access to the base.

2. Contractors shall be accompanied by a Coast guard member at all times while on the grounds of Station Ft. Lauderdale.

PART 5 – Coast Guard Contracting Officers Representative: The Contractor shall contact the COR to coordinate all construction efforts onboard Coast Guard Facilities.

EMC Ashley Cruz Ashley.J.Cruz@uscg.mil 954-927-1611 DC2 Alex Norris Alexander.J.Norris@uscg.mil 954-927-1611

PART 6 – Notification of Start and Completion of Work

1. Contractor shall notify Coast Guard one week prior to start of work.

2. Contractor shall submit daily reports to EMC Ashley Cruz

PART 7 – Safety

1. During the execution of this contract, the Contractor shall conform to the rules and regulations as set forth by OSHA Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR part 1926 – Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.

2. Contractor shall adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols of social distancing and face coverings while on the premises.

PART 8 – Contractor Responsibilities:

1. Contractor shall provide a minimum of one year warranty on parts and labor.

2. Contractor shall provide all the materials, tools, equipment, and labor to complete this project.

3. Contractor responsible for debris removal. All disposals shall be done in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. All bulk waste shall be disposed of in contractor provided dumpsters.

4. The contractor is to take whatever steps necessary to ensure that his materials are protected. The Coast Guard has no responsibility for receipt, storage, or protection of contractor’s materials. All equipment, materials and supplies shall be addressed to the contractor. The Coast Guard will not accept shipments. The contractor is responsible for the protection of existing structures, utilities, work and vegetation. Any damage shall be repaired at the contractor’s expense.

5. The contractor shall use PWS (Performance Work Statement), as well as any approved plans to accomplish the tasks generated for this effort and achieve the desired quality of service.

PART 9 – Final Inspection and Acceptance:

1. When the contractor has completed all of the work, they shall notify the Coast Guard (COR) for a final inspection.

2. Deliver all applicable warranties and paperwork.

3. If the work is accepted, the contractor shall submit to the Coast Guard (COR):

• Contractor’s notice of completion

• Contractor’s construction daily reports signed and dated.

Part 10 – Scope of Work: Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the following unless noted below:

1. Contractor must provide lawn mowing services to approximately 2.5 acres. (1) Cut every 3 weeks from 10/1/2022 through 3/31/2023 (totaling 9 cuts) (1) cut every 2 weeks from 4/1/2023 through 9/30/2023 (totaling 14 cuts) and 1 annual tree trimming of 24 palm trees.

2. Lawn Mowing:

1. For all turf areas contractor will inspect and police the grounds for litter and debris

2. prior to each mowing and dispose of it.

3. The mowing cycle Schedule: 23 lawn mowing cuts for the entire year.

4. Mowing height will vary from ¾” to 4” depending on turf type and grade condition.

5. Turf will be cut at a uniform height with a suitable type of mower. All mowers blades shall be sharp enough to cut, rather than tear, grass blades.

6. Contractor shall use rotary mowers.

3. Edging:

1. All sidewalks, driveways, flush-paved surfaces, curb lines, concrete slabs, tree circles, shrubs, ground cover beds, and bed edges will be mechanically edged as needed to maintain a neat, clean appearance after each mowing.

4. String Trimming:

1. Trimming will be performed around all road signs, guard posts, trees, shrubs, utility poles, and other obstacles. The grass will be trimmed to no less than the curbs, parking lots, street, walkways, planted beds and other adjacent surfaces on the same day as mowed.

PART 1 – General: