Annex F

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Base Operations (BASOPS) Grounds Maintenance Services

10 February 2026

Contents

General Information.

Overview.

The Contractor shall perform all services necessary to inspect, service, maintain, and landscape the grounds of USAG Stuttgart. The scope shall include, but is not limited to, mowing, trimming, turf replacement, leaf removal, tree and shrub maintenance, and policing of areas for debris.

Program Management and Scheduling All recurring grounds maintenance tasks described in this Annex shall be managed through a single, comprehensive program.

a. Annual Grounds Maintenance Plan (Deliverable F-001): The Contractor shall develop and submit an Annual Grounds Maintenance Plan that details the complete schedule for all recurring tasks (mowing, trimming, etc.) for the entire year. This plan is due NLT thirty (30) days after contract award for the base year and on the first day of each subsequent option year.

b. Weekly Work Schedule (Deliverable F-003): Based on the approved annual plan, the Contractor shall submit a Weekly Work Schedule detailing the specific daily work for each area. This schedule is due NLT seven (7) days before the start of the work week.

c. GFEBS Execution: All scheduled grounds maintenance work shall be executed via Operations Work Orders (OWOs). The Government will issue a single, recurring OWO for each major service category (e.g., "Weekly Mowing - Panzer Kaserne").

Damages and Site Protection The Contractor is responsible for preventing damage to all property, including tree trunks, lighting, and sprinklers. Any damage caused by the Contractor's operations shall be reported to the COR within two (2) hours and repaired at no additional cost to the Government. For emergencies, the COR shall be notified within thirty (30) minutes.

Description of Services.

Scope.

The Contractor shall inspect, service, maintain, and landscape all designated USAG Stuttgart grounds to ensure they are safe, compliant, and maintained to a high aesthetic standard. The scope includes mowing, trimming, turf care, leaf/debris removal, and tree/shrub maintenance.

· Compliance: All work shall comply with the stricter of either German (e.g., DIN 18920) or U.S. laws and standards.

· Work Orders: Work shall be performed as recurring services via Operations Work Orders (OWOs) or as on-demand services via DMOs.

· Personnel: All personnel must be qualified in accordance with applicable laws and the PWS.

· Workload: Estimated workload details are provided in TE-F-02.

Installation Cantonment Area(s).

Installation Cantonment Areas are defined as the most urbanized geographic areas of the installation. These areas are characterized by high pedestrian traffic and a concentration of permanent facilities used for non-field training purposes.

The Cantonment Area(s) include, but are not limited to, family and unaccompanied housing, schools, medical facilities, office buildings, airfields, industrial facilities, limited recreational areas, and community activity spaces. They may also include main access roads and their shoulders (within 10 feet of the road edge) from the primary controlled security entrance posts to the installation.

Grounds within the Cantonment Area may be classified as Improved, Semi-improved, or Unimproved, depending on location and usage.

Green Waste Disposal Report (Deliverable F-004) The Contractor shall collect and transport all green waste (grass clippings, leaves, branches, etc.) generated during work and dispose of it at an approved off-post facility on the same day. The tonnage and/or cubic meters of all green waste disposed of shall be tracked and included in the monthly Debris Disposal Report (Deliverable J-005) required by Annex J.

Grounds Maintenance.

The developed areas of the installation require intensive landscape maintenance, which shall be performed as recurring requirements. Maintenance activities include mowing, edging, irrigation, fertilization, cultivation, aeration, seeding, sodding, spraying, pruning, and trimming; maintaining athletic fields, plants, shrubs, and flowers; weed, dust, and erosion control; drainage; and planting for landscape effect. This also includes removing leaves, applying mulch, pruning trees, removing grass from cracks in sidewalks, and litter control.

All work shall be performed in conformance with the Service Performance Standards detailed in TE-F-03. All vegetation shall be maintained in accordance with all applicable DIN Norms, including but not limited to DIN 18917 (Vegetation technology in landscaping - Lawns and lawn development) and DIN 18919 (Development and maintenance of green spaces), and the Contractor shall abide by installation quiet hours when applicable Mowing Operations by Area Type The Contractor shall mow all grassed areas between 01 April and 31 October to ensure a healthy, neat, clean, and even mowing pattern. Grass and weeds shall be maintained at a height consistent with the surrounding area and shall not be allowed to accumulate on or within fences.

a. High-Visibility (Improved) Areas:

· Scope: Includes lawns in high-traffic areas, Army Family Housing, playgrounds, and other designated zones as shown on the maps in TE-F-04.

· Procedure: The Contractor shall police the area for trash and debris before mowing. All clippings shall be mulched or removed to ensure a uniform appearance free of skips, gaps, or scalping. Paved areas shall be cleared of clippings the same day.

· Parade Fields (Special High-Visibility): These areas have a higher standard. Grass height shall not exceed 10cm and shall be maintained between 5-6cm after mowing. Annual regeneration (scarifying, aeration, sanding) shall be performed in May/June, and bi-annual fertilization shall be performed based on contractor-provided soil tests.

b. Semi-Improved Areas:

· Scope: Includes common areas, roadsides, and other general-use green spaces.

· Procedure: The Contractor shall mow these areas to maintain a neat and orderly appearance. Grass height shall not exceed 15 cm at any time. Clippings may be left in place unless they are thick enough to damage the underlying turf.

Edging.

The Contractor shall edge areas to present a neat appearance, performing edging activities concurrently with and at the same frequency as mowing. Edging responsibilities include, but are not limited to, flowerbeds, mulched areas, sidewalks, driveways, street edges, curbs, and other concrete surfaces (excluding asphalt edges) within Improved Grounds.

Edging includes the removal of all grass or weeds sprouting from cracks in sidewalks, pavement, and curb joints. The Contractor shall collect and dispose of all edging debris on the same day edging is performed.

Trimming.

The Contractor shall trim grass and weeds around trees, shrubs, buildings, fences, poles, posts, fire hydrants, parking lot bumper blocks, boulders, and all other fixed objects projecting above the ground, maintaining consistent grass and weed height with adjacent areas. Trimming shall occur concurrently with and at the same frequency as mowing. Blocking missions shall be utilized as needed to access areas obstructed by vehicles.

The Contractor shall remove all trimming debris from sidewalks and driveways on the same day trimming is performed. Any damage to trees and shrubs caused by trimming shall be repaired by the Contractor. If a plant damaged by trimming dies or becomes unhealthy, the Contractor shall replace it with a plant of the same size and type at no additional cost to the Government.

All replacement trees and shrubs will be provided with a one (1) year warranty. Tree and shrub replacements shall be completed within fifteen (15) days of notification to the Contractor.

Fertilizing and Liming.

The Contractor shall apply commercial, N-P-K granular fertilizer and pulverized agricultural lime to High Visibility Areas three times a year, IAW the Service Performance Standards in TE F-03 and shall be applied IAW the manufacturer instructions.

Seeding and Sodding.

Seeding/Reseeding.

The Contractor shall repair damaged lawn areas by excavating unsuitable material, backfilling with shredded topsoil, leveling and seeding and maintaining adjacent turf areas with approval from the COR. All seeded areas must be covered with two to three (5-7) cm of loose straw mulch (or equal when approved by the COR) immediately after the seed has been applied. The Contractor shall only use a COR-approved seed mixture such as RSM 7.1.1 per Forschungsgesellschaft Landschaftsentwicklung und Landschaftsbau e. V. (FLL) or an equivalent. All soil preparation shall be IAW all applicable DIN (1815/1816).

Hydroseeding.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and materials to perform hydroseeding IAW TE F-03. The areas to be hydro-seeded are approximately 100 acres annually. All areas shall be hydro-seeded, mulched, and tacked with complete coverage at the specified rates.

Sodding.

The Contractor shall remove turf and excavate, prepare soil, provide, place and water sod and surrounding turf as necessary, and manicure the sodded area IAW TE F-03. The areas to be sodded are approximately 10 acres annually.

Aerating and Overseeding.

The Contractor shall perform core aeration of all turf within High Visibility areas IAW TE F-03. All areas shall be aerated with complete coverage and the cores shall remain on site. The Contractor shall aerate annually during periods of optimum soil moisture. The Contractor shall seed approximately 322 acres annually using a no till drill. Seed shall be inserted without disturbing the existing vegetative cover. Seeding shall be performed immediately after mowing to facilitate use of equipment.

Maintain Flower Beds.

The Contractor shall maintain all indigenous flower/planting beds within Improved Grounds Areas as listed in TE F-02 and in accordance with TE F-03. Only low-maintenance and indigenous flowering species shall be maintained.

Maintenance activities include fertilizing, weeding, mulching, adding compost, and tilling. All flower beds and rose bushes shall be watered to maintain healthy growth when natural rainfall is insufficient, and any plant that dies from lack of water shall be replaced at no charge to the government.

The Contractor shall remove all annual plants, add compost, and mulch flowerbeds annually by 01 October prior to planting new seasonal flowers, utilizing leaf/grass compost and shredded hardwood bulk mulch from the Yard Waste Compost Facility. Any use of herbicides requires prior approval from the COR/KO.

The Contractor shall maintain rose beds to include, but not be limited to, weeding, mulching, spraying for lice and other damaging pests, and annual pruning. Rose beds shall be prepared for the winter season to prevent weather damage by 01 October. Flower beds also include those located at the entrances to Army Family Housing (AFH) buildings.

Buy and Plant Perennials.

The Contractor shall report to the COR via email NLT 1st of April of each year, identifying flower beds requiring new perennial flowers and specifying the quantity needed (Deliverable F-005). Upon COR approval for Improved Grounds Areas, the Contractor shall provide and plant perennials (Konifeeren). Planting beds shall be prepared for planting in accordance with DIN Norm 18916.

Planted Area Maintenance Planted areas and hedges shall be watered to maintain healthy growth when natural rainfall is insufficient. The contractor shall replace any plant that dies from lack of water at no charge to the government. Planted areas shall also be maintained to include but not limited to weeding, mulching and trimming IAW TE F-03.

Weed Control.

The Contractor shall control and remove weeds to prevent damage and to keep high visibility areas in a neat, clean, and professional appearance. Weeding shall be IAW TE F-03.

Weeding Utilizing Herbicide Herbicide application is limited to parade fields and athletic fields unless approved or directed by the KO. When herbicide is applied to these areas, proper signage shall be posted to warn personnel to stay off the treated area for the duration specified in the manufacturer’s application instructions.

Contractor personnel applying herbicide shall possess a current, applicable herbicide application certificate or license. The Contractor shall ensure these licenses and/or certificates remain current and provide copies to the KO within ten (10) calendar days of the phase-in period, and again within ten (10) calendar days of any personnel changes.

The Contractor shall submit a consolidated list of all chemicals used during the month in a monthly herbicide application record to the COR/ACOR, NLT 10th of following month (Deliverable F-006). All herbicide mixing and storage shall be performed off-installation.

In the event of a hazardous substance spill or release (as defined in 40 CFR 302), the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO, followed by written notification within one (1) hour. The Contractor shall submit an herbicide usage report detailing all herbicide use to the KO within one (1) day of application (Deliverable F-007).

Weeding Edges and Fences.

The Contractor shall remove weeds from the edge of all buildings, fences, trash islands, and other structures in all Installation Cantonment Areas. Weeds or tall grass shall not be allowed to accumulate in these areas. Examples include the J Mall at Patch, the Theater at Kelley, the Exchange at Panzer, and around all AFH and UPH buildings. Weeds and grass shall not be allowed to grow between these areas. The Contractor shall weed these areas monthly from 15th April until 15th October of each contract year, to constantly keep high visibility areas in a neat, clean, and professional appearance.

Weeding along Fences Oil/Water Separators and their Inlets and Paved Areas.

The Contractor shall use hot foam water and or steel wheel machine (other methods must be approved by the COR) twice annually, in May/June and August/September, on all roads, sidewalks, driveways and parking lots to prevent weed growth.

However, the Contractor shall not use any chemicals to control weeds prior to receiving written approval of appropriate German authorities. Approval must be shown to COR prior to start of work.

Where possible, weeds should be removed to include the entire root system, particularly for larger weeds and the stickers, and for those weeds or plants that grow in cracks or crevices of buildings that will jeopardize the facility or structure’s integrity.

A list of areas that have substantial weed growth due to cracks shall be identified by the Contractor and reported to the COR monthly by e-mail and NLT 10th of following month (Deliverable F-008).

Remove Debris, Leaves, and Litter.

The Contractor’s responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the removal and disposal of all natural debris (e.g., tree limbs, rodent habitats, etc.), litter, and trash. Leaves shall be removed from High Visibility Areas.

The Contractor shall dispose of organic debris such as leaves, grass clippings, tree trimmings, stumps, Christmas trees, and pine straw. Reporting of the disposal of green waste shall be IAW para 2.1.2.

The work covered under this section also includes policing parking lots, roads, curbstones, fence lines, lawns, etc., emptying of litter baskets to include ash trays and receptacles at the entrances of all buildings throughout the Garrison and all animal waste stations. Frequency of debris, trash, and litter removal shall be IAW TE F-03.

Debris and Litter Prior to and After Mowing.

Prior to mowing, the Contractor shall remove trash, paper, branches, rocks or other debris that would present a safety hazard or detract from the finished appearance of the cut. After mowing, the Contractor shall remove trash, paper, branches, rocks, or other debris that were missed or cut by mowers during performance.

Trash and Litter.

The Contractor shall ensure the USAG Stuttgart installations are free from trash and litter by policing parking lots, roads, curbstones, fence lines, lawns, etc., emptying of litter baskets to include ash trays and receptacles at the entrances of all buildings throughout the Garrison, and replacing of plastic bags in the litter baskets. Litter, as a result of policing and emptying litter baskets, will be disposed of into Government-furnished refuse containers. The Contractor shall monitor and empty trash receptacles at sufficient frequency to preclude overflow during activities to include seasonal changes, weekend, holiday, athletic events, and special activity periods.

There are receptacles in varying sizes up to 240-liter capacity. The receptacles are marked on maps of each installation in TE F-05. The Contractor shall remove trash and litter IAW TE F-03. The Contractor shall also clean and dry up (after washing) trash receptacles twice a year in July and last week of September.

The Contractor shall notify the COR of any container that is damaged or not functioning properly and or instances of encountering hazardous materials as soon as been notified or if Environmental hazards in one (1) hour.

Animal Waste.

Animal waste containers shall be emptied and plastic bags replaced as required to preclude overflow. Animal waste containers are marked on the installation maps in TE F-05, and each has a 56-liter capacity. The Contractor shall notify the COR when specific animal waste containers are constantly overflowing or damaged.

Leaf Removal.

The Contractor shall collect, remove, and dispose of all leaves, including bagged leaves, off the installation areas to a dumping site selected by the Contractor IAW para 2.1.2. Areas to be cleared of leaves are designated in TE F-06. This applies to all common areas within the installations. Window shafts, exterior stairs, gazebo roofs, bus stop roofs and bike rack roofs shall be cleared too. Leaf removal shall be performed between October and February IAW TE F-03. Bagged leaves shall also be removed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall not damage existing green foliage during removal.

Clippings.

The Contractor shall remove clippings and other material from adjacent surfaces following mowing and dispose of them IAW para 2.1.2 and TE F-03. Clippings on the grass areas shall not accumulate on the surface of the grass or in windows, bunches, or piles. Excess clippings shall be removed. All clippings in areas accessible by aircraft shall be removed and disposed of to prevent foreign object damage to aircraft immediately following the cutting activity.

Tree Debris.

The Contractor shall collect and dispose woody debris after pruning and removal of trees or stumps. The Contractor shall mechanically chip tree limbs less than ten (10) cm in diameter, transport, and dispose of. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of limbs and trunks greater than ten (10) cm in diameter off post. The Contractor shall remove and haul wood chips off the installation as required.

Service/Maintain Trees.

The Contractor shall service all trees within USAG Stuttgart Installations IAW this section and TE F-03. The Contractor shall provide tree maintenance and tree cutting designated to official standards.

Trees that become diseased or die shall be removed and replaced with like trees. Trees that are installed shall be IAW DIN 18916.

Workers will have a certificate of training as a European Tree Worker (Fachagrarwirt Baumpflege) or possess a similar certificate of training at specialized classes for tree trimming according to ZTV Baumpflege.

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N/A Tree Pruning.

The Contractor shall prune 300 trees following industry standards, ZTV, Richtlinien fuer Baumpflege und Baumsanierung, and on directions of the COR in March/April of base year and all option years.

In addition to these 300 trees to be pruned, the Contractor shall prune trees to 2.5 meters height along walkways and 4.5 meters height along roads (Lichtraumprofil) once a year in March/April IAW TE F-03.

The COR will identify additional trees that require trimming/pruning. Upon notification via OWO, the Contractor shall trim all tree limbs which are damaged, unsightly, or present unsafe conditions, and remove all associated debris.

Tree Cutting, Removal, and Replacement.

The Contractor shall remove trees when directed by the COR and cut down trees following industry standards and safety requirements upon COR request. Historically, approximately 30 trees are removed annually across all USAG Stuttgart Installations. Tree cutting season is restricted to 1 October – End of February, in accordance with § 39 BNatSCHG.

All debris, including the tree stump, shall be removed within ten (10) calendar days of tree removal, and the damaged area shall be raked, leveled, and seeded. Trees removed from High Visibility Areas shall be replaced with a seedling of a similar type and species.

Tree trunks designated by the COR for use by the German Government (Foerster) shall be hauled near the cutting area, accessible to a log truck (Langholztransporter). Chipped wood and 25 cm pieces of firewood needed by the US Government shall be transported to Kelley Barracks, to the open area beside Building #3360. The COR will provide the collection location for tree trunks prior to tree cutting.

The Contractor shall prevent damage to other trees, shrubs, and objects, and is responsible for any damages resulting from the tree removal process. All damages and corrective actions shall be reported to the COR within two (2) hours of occurrence. In emergencies requiring repair, the Contractor shall contact the COR within 30 minutes and contact appropriate Garrison responders as needed. Repairs resulting from Contractor damage shall be completed at no additional cost to the Government, with damages affecting aesthetics, appearance, growth pattern, and safety repaired within one working day.

Note: Downtown Stuttgart, Olgastrasse, an approved tree cut request from the City of Stuttgart (Baumschutzsatzung) is required.

Emergency Tree Removal.

When removal of a tree, or part thereof, is required to eliminate a safety hazard or restore traffic flow, the Contractor shall accomplish the action within two (2) hours of notification by the COR/ACOR.

Reforestation (New Trees) Upon COR approval, the Contractor shall buy and plant trees and plants as specified by Government in the species, size, and location designated by the COR. If the new tree is replacing a tree that was removed from a High Visibility Area, then the species and location shall be the same as the tree removed. The Contractor shall plant trees IAW DIN 18916. Soil originating from excavating the holes shall be exchanged for sifted topsoil and disposed of appropriately.

The Contractor shall provide watering trenches and shall safely anchor the trees or plants to maintain less than 5-degree angle, anchors will be maintained until the tree or plant has firmly anchored and poses no risk of becoming uprooted. A digging permit may be required.

Replacement Trees.

The Contractor shall replace any new trees planted that die within one (1) year, at no cost to the Government. All work shall be performed by personnel qualified in accordance with (IAW) applicable laws and regulations.

Hedge and Shrub Maintenance.

Hedge and Shrub Mulching.

If requested by the COR, the Contractor shall uniformly mulch hedges and shrubs as required to maintain a depth of three to four inches (3 - 4”) and annually cultivate mulched areas to maintain adequate aeration and percolation and remove grass and weeds. The Contractor shall ensure mulch is kept out of the crowns of shrubs and off buildings, sidewalks, lawn areas, etc. The Contractor shall use mulch generated on the installation until exhausted, at which time the Contractor shall purchase and use hardwood bulk mulch from an off-post supplier(s). Note that mulch is currently not used on USAG Stuttgart installations.

Hedge and Shrub Fertilization.

The Contractor shall fertilize all hedges and shrubs IAW TE F-03. Fertilizer shall be incorporated into the surface area around shrubs, which are to receive applications of granular fertilizer. The Contractor shall apply sufficient fertilizer to maintain the health of hedges and shrubs.

Hedge and Shrub Pruning.

The Contractor shall remove trees when directed by the COR and cut down trees following industry standards and safety requirements upon COR request. Historically, approximately 30 trees are removed annually across all USAG Stuttgart Installations. Tree cutting season is restricted to 1 October – End of February, in accordance with § 39 BNatSCHG.

All debris, including the tree stump, shall be removed within ten (10) calendar days of tree removal, and the damaged area shall be raked, leveled, and seeded. Trees removed from High Visibility Areas shall be replaced with a seedling of a similar type and species.

Tree trunks designated by the COR for use by the German Government (Foerster) shall be hauled near the cutting area, accessible to a log truck (Langholztransporter). Chipped wood and 25 cm pieces of firewood needed by the US Government shall be transported to Kelley Barracks, to the open area beside Building #3360. The COR will provide the collection location for tree trunks prior to tree cutting.

The Contractor shall prevent damage to other trees, shrubs, and objects, and is responsible for any damages resulting from the tree removal process. All damages and corrective actions shall be reported to the COR within two (2) hours of occurrence. In emergencies requiring repair, the Contractor shall contact the COR within 30 minutes and contact appropriate Garrison responders as needed. Repairs resulting from Contractor damage shall be completed at no additional cost to the Government, with damages affecting aesthetics, appearance, growth pattern, and safety repaired within one working day.

Note that for Downtown Stuttgart, Olgastrasse, an approved tree cut request from the City of Stuttgart (Baumschutzsatzung) is required.

Hedge/Bush/Shrub Replacement.

The Contractor shall report to the COR of any bush, hedge, or shrub that has died that will need to be removed and replaced. An OWO will be utilized to remove and replace dead hedges, bushes, and shrubs. The Contractor shall replace any new bushes, hedges, or shrubs planted that die within one (1) year, at no cost to the Government. All work shall be performed by personnel qualified in accordance with (IAW) applicable laws and regulations.

Irrigation.

The Contractor shall operate, maintain, and adjust permanently installed lawn irrigation systems and portable irrigations equipment to, IAW installation water restriction policies, maintain an adequate water supply for plant health in flower, shrub, hedge, and trees. The irrigation systems and related workload data are identified in TE F-02.

Operation of Irrigation Systems.

The Contractor shall irrigate parade fields, athletic fields, and tennis courts as required to promote healthy lawn, vegetation, and tree growth, color, and appearance. Irrigation shall be conducted to prevent water waste, erosion, runoff, and ponding. Sprinklers shall not impede traffic or spray water onto doorways, windows, porches, parked cars, or parking areas.

Water hoses, portable sprinklers, and similar equipment shall be removed from lawn areas at the end of each workday or when they are not in use. The Contractor shall comply with all municipal and water agency regulations. Vegetation that dies due to lack of irrigation in these areas shall be replaced with sod at no cost to the Government. Newly planted or transplanted trees and plants shall be irrigated in accordance with DIN 18916.

The Contractor shall maintain the automatic sprinkler systems at Husky Field, Patch Tennis Courts, the Golf Course, and the lower ball field in Robinson Barracks to ensure effective operation. Systems shall be activated or deactivated based on precipitation rates and the need to maintain healthy grass and minimize dust on brick sand areas.

Sprinkler systems shall be activated during the last week of March and deactivated prior to freezing weather. Activation and deactivation must be reported to the COR. Deactivation includes turning off water, draining the entire system, and deactivating the automatic control system.

Athletic Fields Grounds Maintenance.

The Contractor shall maintain athletic fields, including baseball, softball, multi-purpose and other recreational/athletic fields in a clean, safe, serviceable, and aesthetically condition IAW TE F-03.

Grass Areas.

The Contractor shall maintain the grass areas of athletic fields and ball fields from 01 April through 31 October, mowing and maintaining them on a weekly basis by Fridays at 12:00 p.m. to support weekend sports activities, IAW TE F-03. Any changes to this schedule, based on sport field events or weather conditions, must be coordinated with the COR.

Watering shall be performed as necessary to maintain a healthy, green, and uniform appearance. After mowing, grass height shall be maintained between four (4) and five (5) cm. Grass clippings from athletic fields shall be collected and removed. Grass areas shall be leveled prior to the playing season in April to create a safe playing surface free of holes and depressions.

Regeneration measures on Sport Fields shall be accomplished annually during March/April, including scarifying, aeration, and sanding. Fertilization shall be performed twice a year, in April and September, based on soil tests conducted by the Contractor in advance. The Contractor shall maintain grass areas in accordance with applicable DIN 18917, and all maintenance shall be IAW TE F-03.

Tamped-Sanded Areas.

The Contractor shall prepare sports fields IAW all applicable DIN Norm listed under para 3, prior to each playing season in April. This includes, but is not limited to, remove old and spreading out new brick dust, rolling, watering, re-leveling and edging in-fields. The Contractor shall maintain tamped-sanded areas monthly throughout the contract year IAW TE F-03.

Husky Field Long Jump.

The Contractor shall replace and replenish the sand of the long jump box once a year in April.

Weed Removal.

The Contractor shall remove all weeds to produce an even and consistent grassed area. Tamped-sanded areas shall be kept free of all weeds during the sport season April to October. The Contractor shall not use any herbicides for completion of weed removal. Weed removal for athletic fields shall be IAW TEF-003.

Holes and Depressions.

Holes and depressions in the tamped areas shall be filled with brick sand 0-5 mm. Areas shall be compacted monthly from April through October IAW TE F-03.

Tennis and Pickleball Courts.

Tennis courts shall be maintained weekly on Thursdays throughout the playing season from 1st April to 31st October to include watering of the clay courts for dust control, compacting and spreading out brick sand when needed IAW TE F-03. Lines of the tennis courts shall be inspected by the Contractor in April and provide a report and recommendation on maintenance to the COR NLT 1st of May (Deliverable F-009).

Special Services.

The Contractor shall provide additional services as necessary due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to, Very Important Person (VIP) visits, retreats, ribbon cutting ceremonies, and open houses.

The Contractor shall provide extra labor and equipment to service pre-identified locations within the High Visibility and Common Areas beyond the normal grounds’ maintenance. The COR/ACOR will notify the Contractor of special service requirements NLT forty-eight (48) hours prior to the event.

The Contractor shall coordinate special service requirements with the existing grounds maintenance schedule. Historically, there have been approximately 25 special events per year.

Special Events Schedule.

Upon receiving directions from the COR/ACOR, the Contractor shall complete work prior to the event. In the event the Contractor must deviate from their schedule to meet special event requirements, the Contractor shall do so at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall be authorized/entitled one (1) additional duty day to return to their normal operations. Furthermore, the Contractor will not be held accountable for any unsatisfactory performance results, on a quality assurance inspection or complaint, due to KO-directed schedule change(s), until such point when the Contractor resumes normal operations.

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Service Specialized Locations.

Clear Zones.

The Contractor shall maintain established clear zones along security perimeter fences surrounding the USAG Stuttgart Installations on both inside and outside of the fences twice a year in May and in September. Bases of fence lines surrounding the entire installation and housing areas shall be kept free of vegetation in an area of 1.20 meters inside and 1.20 meters outside the fence lines.

The Contractor shall also prune once a year during the first vegetation removal action any branches from neighboring trees that penetrate overhang the clear zone to at least one meter above the top of boundary and security fence line. The Contractor shall not use any herbicides. This work shall be conducted IAW TE 3.

Playgrounds.

The Contractor shall maintain playgrounds in a clean, safe, serviceable, and aesthetically condition IAW TE F-03.

Cleaning of Playgrounds, Playground Equipment, and Rubber Surfaces.

The Contractor shall rake and clean of all foreign materials twice a month from all playgrounds from 01 April to 31 October as required IAW TE F-03. Sand replacement at all sanded areas and sand boxes shall be accomplished once a year in April IAW DIN EN 1176 and DIN 18034 regulations. Sand shall be replenished or replaced as needed.

Other Special Services.

Garden Waste Removal.

The Contractor shall collect and dispose of organic garden waste (compost) including grass clippings, hedge trimmings, thatch, weeds, leaves, mulch, and stones generated by the Contractor. The Contractor shall also pick up the garden waste generated by the occupants once a week on Mondays on Florida Street, Patch Barracks and Vesta Street, Kelley Barracks. The Contractor shall also pick up garden waste collected in bags by building occupants of all buildings in all Installations during each Spring and Fall Clean-Up. Green waste shall be reported IAW para 2.1.2.

Other Specific Landscaping Work.

Sodding.

The Contractor shall buy, deliver and install grass sod IAW DIN Norms at the request of the COR or via OWO. Sodding includes all preparation needed to include but not be limited to exchanging old soil and leveling area. New laid sod must be maintained to ensure proper growth.

Mowing with Hand Mower.

Newly laid sod shall be mowed with hand mowers only until sod is properly rooting into the ground and strong enough to be mowed by machine Relocate Trees and Plants.

Upon approval by the COR, the Contractor shall relocate trees and plants IAW DIN Norm 18916 and in coordination with the Bundesforstverwaltung and accepted by the COR. The Contractor shall dig up trees or plants with the root ball intact to ensure the tree survives the transportation and replanting.

The Contractor shall wrap the root ball if the tree or plant is not scheduled for immediate replanting. The Contractor shall restore the site to match existing surroundings, to include re-seeding and watering.

Removal of Wild Sprouts.

Upon approval by the COR, the Contractor shall remove wild grown sprouts from the trunk of a tree in Improved Grounds Areas.

Dead or Broken Branches.

Upon COR approval, the Contractor shall remove and dispose dead, broken or low hanging branches that are a safety hazard.

Remove Weeds and Maintain Gravel Areas.

In Improved Grounds Areas, the Contractor shall remove weeds growing up on graveled areas to ensure visual neatness. The Contractor also shall level and fill up graveled areas with material matching existing one. The Contractor shall not use any herbicides.

Plant Hedges.

In Improved Grounds Areas, the Contractor shall buy, and plant hedges as designated by COR IAW DIN Norm 18916.

Remove Flower Beds.

Upon COR approval for Improved Grounds Areas, the Contractor shall remove flower beds including but not limited to remove curb stones and plants. After removal, the Contractor shall level and reseed to match surrounding area.

Repair of Tracks in Grass Area.

The Contractor shall fill up damages to grounds with soil, level, roll and spread-out grass seed. Repaired areas shall match surrounding areas.

Ground Testing.

The Contractor shall order soil testing to do proper fertilization on grass areas as designated by COR.

Spread Out Mulch.

Upon COR approval for Improved Grounds Areas, the Contractor shall provide and spread-out mulch in a height of 5 cm in areas designated by COR.

Sand Replacement.

The Contractor shall replace sand in sanded areas as required or designated by the COR. Old sand shall be disposed by the Contractor. New sand shall be river washed sand 0-2mm or equivalent. The Contractor shall spread sand in play areas to a depth as specified in DIN regulations.

Remove Poles.

The Contractor shall remove stabilizing poles from young trees. (Wachstumshilfe).

Special Equipment Requirements.

Rotary Mowers (High Visibility Areas).

All rotary mowers used within High Visibility Areas shall be equipped with mulching blades and have discharges blocked.

Mowing and Leaf Removal Equipment Movers (High Visibility Areas).

All equipment used to perform grass mowing and leaf removal operations on High Visibility Areas shall be equipped with turf type tires. Equipment not essential for the performance of grass mowing or leaf removal functions (e.g., equipment with agricultural tires, wheel weights, snow blades, or other accessories that may damage turf or tree root zones by compaction, rutting, or scalping), shall not be permitted on High Visibility Areas.

Rotary Mowers (Unimproved Grounds).

A rotary mower capable of negotiating steep slopes and cutting heavy clumps and brushy vegetation shall be used to service Unimproved Grounds and perform grassland habitat maintenance. Rotary mowers are not permitted on bunker roofs.

Equipment List.

The Contractor shall submit a complete equipment list including make, model, specifications and catalog cut sheets for KO approval with the proposal no later than 30 days after contract order award and within 30 days of any updates or changes to the list.

Applicable Specialized Publications (Current Editions).

· CPSC Regulations

· Full Name: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Regulations

· Description: The CPSC is the U.S. federal agency responsible for protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with consumer products. For this PWS, their most important publication is the Handbook for Public Playground Safety, which provides the primary U.S. standards for playground design, layout, and maintenance.

· DIN EN 1176 / 1177

· Full Name:

· DIN EN 1176: Playground equipment and surfacing

· DIN EN 1177: Impact attenuating playground surfacing - Determination of critical fall height

· Description: This is the mandatory European (and German) standard for playground safety. It is the Host Nation equivalent of the CPSC Handbook and takes precedence. It covers everything from equipment design to the required shock-absorbing properties of the ground surface.

· DIN 18034

· Full Name:

· DIN 18034: Playgrounds and open spaces for playing

· Description: This standard provides the broader requirements for the planning and operation of playgrounds. It includes sections on hygiene and maintenance, which would cover the requirement to periodically replace sand in sandboxes for health and cleanliness reasons, distinct from the safety requirement of the fall surfaces.

· ATV, DIN 18035 Series

· Full Name: These are DIN standards for Sports Grounds. ATV stands for Allgemeine Technische Vertragsbedingungen für Bauleistungen (General Technical Specifications in Construction Contracts).

· Description:

· ATV, DIN 18035: General standard for sports grounds.

· ATV, DIN 18035-4: Part 4 - Lawns

· ATV, DIN 18035-6: Part 6 - Synthetic surfaces

· ATV, DIN 18035-7: Part 7 - Synthetic turf areas

· DIN 18320

· Full Name: Landscaping and landscape development works

· Description: A major German standard that provides the technical specifications and contractual conditions for all types of landscaping work, including earthwork and planting.

· DIN 18915

· Full Name: Vegetation technology in landscaping - Soil work

· Description: Provides detailed technical rules for all soil-related work, including excavation, filling, and soil improvement.

· DIN 18916

· Full Name: Vegetation technology in landscaping - Planting of plants

· Description: The primary German standard for the correct procedures for planting trees, shrubs, and other plants.

· DIN 18917

· Full Name: Vegetation technology in landscaping - Lawns and lawn development

· Description: The primary German standard for creating and maintaining turf areas, including seeding, sodding, and mowing.

· DIN 18919

· Full Name: Development and maintenance of green spaces - Requirements for planning, execution and maintenance

· Description: A high-level standard that covers the overall management and maintenance planning for green spaces.

· DIN 18920

· Full Name: Vegetation technology in landscaping - Protection of trees, plants and vegetated areas during construction works

· Description: The critical standard that dictates how to protect existing trees and vegetation during any maintenance or construction activity.

· ZTV Baumpflege

· Full Name: Zusätzliche Technische Vertragsbedingungen und Richtlinien für Baumpflege

· Description: "Additional Technical Conditions of Contract and Guidelines for Tree Care." This is the definitive, expert-level German rulebook for all professional tree maintenance, including pruning, cabling, and health assessments.

· AR 200-1

· Full Name: Army Regulation 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement

· Description: The primary Army regulation that establishes the policies and procedures for all environmental programs on Army installations, including the use of pesticides and herbicides.

· Installation Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP)

· Full Name: USAG Stuttgart - Installation Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP)

· Description: This document is the governing directive for all pest and herbicide control activities on the installation. The Contractor's own Pest Control and Herbicide Application Plan (Deliverable F-005) must be fully compliant with the requirements and strategies outlined in this IPMP.

Annex F (404) - Grounds Maintenance Service PWS, USAG Stuttgart

Technical Exhibits.

TE F-01 N/A

TE-F-02 – Historical Data for Grounds Maintenance

1.0 Purpose: This Technical Exhibit is provided as a separate Microsoft Excel file containing historical workload data for grounds maintenance activities.

2.0 Use for Bidding: This data is for informational purposes to assist Offerors in developing a realistic Firm-Fixed-Price proposal. It represents past requirements and is not a guarantee of future workload.

TE-F-03 – Grounds Maintenance Service Performance Standards

1.0 Purpose: This exhibit provides the detailed, measurable performance standards for all grounds maintenance services.

2.0 Content: This document contains the specific, objective criteria for tasks such as mowing height, trimming neatness, leaf removal completeness, and the overall required aesthetic appearance for each category of grounds.

3.0 Applicability: The standards contained herein are mandatory. The Government will use these standards as the basis for all Quality Assurance inspections.

TE F-04 Lawn Mowing Areas

1.0 Purpose: This Technical Exhibit consists of digital map files provided separately.

2.0 Content: These files provide the official maps delineating the specific grounds maintenance areas (High Visibility, Semi-Improved, Unimproved) for each installation covered by this Annex.

3.0 Usage: The Contractor shall use these maps to understand the precise boundaries for each level of service required and to develop the Annual and Weekly work schedules.

TE F-05 Trash and Animal Waste Receptacle Maps

1.0 Purpose: This Technical Exhibit consists of digital map files provided separately.

2.0 Content: These files provide the official maps delineating the specific grounds maintenance areas covered by this Annex.

3.0 Usage: The Contractor shall use these maps to understand the precise boundaries for each level of service required.

TE F-06 Leaf Removal Areas

1.0 Purpose: This Technical Exhibit consists of digital map files provided separately.

2.0 Content: These files provide the official maps delineating the specific grounds maintenance areas covered by this Annex.

3.0 Usage: The Contractor shall use these maps to understand the precise boundaries for each level of service required.

Deliverables.

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