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Technical Exhibit # 18 Contract: (insert contract number here) Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan Landscaping Services Task & Quality Requirements Landscaping Services Task & Quality Requirements
| Task |
| Task Requirement |
| Quality Requirement |
| Grass cutting |
| Mow and trim all grass on the premises using a mulching mower. |
| Cut grass clean, with no fraying or shredding, at a height of no less than three (3) inches, 3.5” during the summer months. A grass cutting cycle must be completed (prior to starting a new cycle) within two (2) working days. |
| Edging |
| Edging around curbs, walks, etc., shall be done each time the grass is cut. Ornamentals shall be edged approximately four times a year, once being included with mulching. |
| Edging shall have a uniform well-defined line |
established and maintained between grass and landscaped areas, sidewalks and curbs.
| Weeding/Weed Control |
| Keep flowerbeds, planters and the grounds free of weeds at all times. |
| Weeds shall not be seen. |
| Planting |
| Plants shall be installed, as required, to replace dead or damaged plants, to retain design intent on the grounds and in the security barrier planters. |
Properly prepare of soil, holes (width and depth) spacing before planting then watering to ensure plants live.
| Sodding/Seeding |
| Grass shall have a uniform look on the premises. |
| Properly prepare ground for sod or seeding. Ensure sod/seed matches existing grass. Protect sod/seed, water as needed and ensure not thin or bare spots. |
| Fertilizing |
| Proper fertilizer and amount for various trees, shrubs, ground cover, plants and grass. |
| Fertilizing shall be completed prior to mulching. Fertilizing shall be performed as needed and shall be determined by a soil test with specific application rates. Fertilizer type, and application rates and practices shall comply with specific nutrient load regulations of the District of Columbia as specified by the appropriate authority in each respective jurisdiction. The act of fertilizing shall not cause any damage. |
| Mulching |
| Applied after fertilization in planters and where currently existing. |
| Mulch shall be commercial grade double shredded hardwood bark. It shall be free of sticks, stones, clods, or other foreign material at a uniform depth of 2”. |
| Testing |
| Soil, plant, tree, shrubbery or other vegetation. |
| Use certified lab to ensure correct type and amount of fertilizers or pest/disease control of all landscaping. |
| Cultivation/aeration |
| Ensure proper root growth of lawn. |
| Use correct method(s), break up cores and redistribute the soil. |
Landscape Task & Quality Requirements
| Task |
| Task Requirement |
| Quality Requirement |
| Trimming, Pruning and Shearing |
| Ensure all perimeter security cameras have a clear line of site, remove dead, damage branches/limbs, ensure there are no pedestrian safety hazards and maintain proper shape and size. |
| See listed requirements in PWS 3.1.5.2. |
| Leaf/Debris Removal |
| Remove leaves and other organic debris, as necessary, to maintain a neat and clean appearance. |
| All grass, landscaping, sidewalks and |
entrances shall be free of debris, leaves and trash.
| Pest Control |
| Develop, implement and adhere to an "Integrated Pest Management" (IPM) Program to protect all landscaping and trees from pest infestations and/or disease occurrences. |
| See Section F. Pest Control of the PWS. |
| Watering |
| Ensure turf/plant life receives regular appropriate watering to live and develop. |
Ensure grass and all landscaping receives proper amount of and timely watering as needed.