Statement of Work.pdf

Statement of Work

142082-26-0424

Sterling Field Support Center Perimeter Fence Tree Removal

1. Purpose

The National Weather Service (NWS) requires professional tree removal services along the perimeter fence line of its facility. The primary objective is to clear overgrown, hazardous, and dead vegetation to secure the property boundary, prevent damage to physical security infrastructure, and maintain clear path of egress.

2. Scope of Work

The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, and Transportation necessary to safely cut, remove, and dispose of specified trees, limbs, and brush encroaching upon or damaging the facility perimeter fence.

2.1 Tree Removal and Clearing Specifications

• Fence Clearance Zone: Clear all trees, woody vegetation, and hanging limbs within a minimum zone of twelve (12) feet inside the perimeter fence line.

• Hazard Tree Removal: Cut down completely to the ground level any dead, dying, or structurally compromised trees that pose a direct threat of falling onto the fence, personnel or clearcut area.

• Stump Management: Grind all resulting stumps in the clearcut area to a minimum depth of six (6) inches below the existing grade, or treat stumps with a NOAA-approved forestry herbicide to prevent regrowth. Flush cut any trees deemed hazardous between twelve (12) feet and fifty (50) of the perimeter fences.

• Fence Protection: Utilize rigging, cranes, or specialized lowering techniques to ensure no trees or heavy limbs impact, warp, or damage the perimeter fencing or neighboring property during the falling process.

2.2 Cleanup and Disposal

• Debris Removal: Remove all large organic waste from the federal property daily. Any debris that is processed through a chipper may be spread across the clearcut area evenly

• Site Restoration: Rake, level, and stabilize any soil disturbed by heavy machinery or stump grinding to prevent erosion near the fence line.

• Disposal Compliance: Dispose of all large organic waste off-site at an authorized, licensed recycling or waste management facility in strict accordance with local green waste regulations.

3. Government Furnished Property and Information

• Access: The Government will provide daily escorted or badged access to the perimeter zones during operational hours.

• Utilities: The contractor is responsible for standard utility coordination (miss utility) in the designated work areas.

4. Contractor Requirements

4.1 Key Personnel & Qualifications

• Certified Arborist: The Contractor is recommended to have at least one International

Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist to oversee all felling and rigging operations.

• Experience: Personnel operating specialized equipment (e.g., chainsaws, woodchippers, bucket trucks) must be fully trained and certified in their safe operation.

4.2 Safety and Compliance

• OSHA Standards: All work must strictly comply with OSHA 1910.269 (Electric Power

Generation, Transmission, and Distribution) and ANSI Z133 safety standards for arboricultural operations.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Crew members must wear high-visibility vests, hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, and chainsaw chaps at all times while in the designated working area.

• Damage Liability: The Contractor is solely liable for any damage caused to government property, including the fence, underground utilities, or instrumentation. Damaged items shall be repaired or replaced to original condition at the Contractor’s expense.

5.0 Period and Place of Performance

5.1 Hours of Operation

• Work shall be performed between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Any variance in work hours must be requested in writing and approved 48 hours in advance by the Point of Contact (POC).

5.2 Place of Performance

Sterling Field Support Center

43741 Weather Service Road

Sterling, VA

6. Contractor Responsibilities

The Contractor shall:

• Comply with all NWS, NOAA, and Department of Commerce facility access and security requirements.

• Protect Government property and restore any disturbed areas to original condition.

• Maintain a safe work environment and follow OSHA standards.

• Provide all required personal protective equipment (PPE) for Contractor personnel.

• Immediately report any discovered structural failures or hazardous conditions to the

COR.

• Obtain all necessary permits, if applicable.

• Provide all Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for any chemical that may be used while working on federal property.

7. Invoicing and Payment

The Contractor shall submit invoices in accordance with the terms of the contract and the Department of Commerce invoicing procedures. Invoices shall reference:

• Contract number

• Date(s) of service

• Payment will be made upon Government acceptance of all deliverables.

8. Acceptance Criteria

The POC will review all deliverables and inspect the work performed. Acceptance will be based on:

• Completion of all tasks described in this SOW

• Compliance with performance standards

• Submission of all required documentation

The Government reserves the right to reject incomplete or non-compliant work.

9. Point of Contact

Jennifer Dover

Sterling Field Support Center

43741 Weather Service Rd

Sterling VA, 20166 jennifer.dover@noaa.gov