AMD_0002_(Final),_Attachment_4_CLS_404_Grounds_Maintenance_19JUL19.docx

Attachment 4 CLS 404 Grounds Maintenance

Attachment 4 (CLS 404 Grounds Maintenance) Grounds Maintenance

10 July 2019 (Amendment 0002) ii

Table of Contents

1.0 General Information.

1.1 Overview. The Contractor shall inspect, service, maintain, and landscape grounds of Fort Stewart (FS) and Hunter Army Airfield (HAAF)). The work shall include scheduling and performance of mowing and trimming; turf replacement; leaf and debris removal; tree, hedge, and shrub planting, maintenance, irrigation, and fertilization; policing of areas; tree and stump removal, and other associated work as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR). The Contractor shall provide all work necessary to maintain the grounds to the standards specified herein. Grounds maintenance services shall be inputted into GFEBS as an operational work order (exception at paragraph 2.2.10.3).

2.0 Description of Services.

2.1 Scope. The Contractor shall provide Grounds Maintenance for all High Visibility (Improved Grounds), Common Areas (Semi-Improved Grounds), Ranges, and Unimproved Grounds. The Contractor shall ensure all work accomplished maintains and presents a healthy, clean, neat, and professional appearance to all grounds included and covered by this contract in support of mission requirements for users, residents, and visitors. The Contractor shall mow grass only when the minimum height is reached or exceeded as indicated by the Work Capability Levels table in paragraph 3.0. The Contractor shall set the mower height to three (3) inches for all areas. All work shall be performed by personnel qualified in accordance with (IAW) applicable laws, and regulations in PWS Section 7.

2.2 Service High Visibility Areas. Developed areas of the installation that require an intensive level of maintenance. The work performed in these areas by the Contractor shall include mowing grass, edging and trimming grass, removing grass trimmings from paved areas, removing leaves, removing grass from cracks in sidewalks and pavements, and litter control.

2.2.1 Mowing. High Visibility Areas, approximately 6 acres at FS and 4 acres at HAAF as indicated in Technical Exhibit (TE) J-1 (revised at Amendment 0002). These have typically been cut approx. 20 times a year. The Contractor shall remove trash, litter, tree limbs, debris, etc., prior to mowing. Paved areas and walkways shall be free of lawn clippings/debris the same day the mowing is performed. The Contractor shall mulch mow the grass and remove visible grass clippings after mowing, before leaving the work area. The lawn shall be uniform in appearance, free of skips, gaps, rutting, or scalping. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage incurred as a result of grass cutting operations.

2.2.2 Edging. The Contractor shall edge to present a neat appearance. Edging responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, sidewalks, driveways, street edges, curbs, and other concrete (except against asphalt edges) located in the Improved Grounds. Edging includes the removal of all grass or weeds sprouting from cracks in sidewalks, pavement, and curb joints. The use of post-emergent herbicides by the Contractor, for edging purposes, is limited to grass in cracks and shall not be used to edge the entire area. The Contractor shall collect and dispose of all edging debris the same day edging is performed.

2.2.3 Trimming. The Contractor shall, in conjunction with grass cutting, trim grass and weeds around trees, shrubs, buildings, fences, poles, posts, parking lot bumper blocks, boulders, and all other fixed objects that project above the ground so grass height is maintained consistent with adjacent grass. The use of herbicides by the Contractor shall be limited to the post perimeter fence line and for use in preventing grass growth on sidewalks. The Contractor shall remove all trimming debris from sidewalks and driveways on the same day trimming is performed.

The Contractor shall repair any damages to trees and shrubs caused by trimming. If a plant damaged by trimming dies or becomes unhealthy, the Contractor shall replace the damaged plant with a plant of the same size and type at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall provide a one (1) year warranty on all replacement trees and shrubs. Tree and shrub replacements shall be performed within fifteen (15) days of the date the Contractor is notified to replace the plant.

2.2.4 Fertilizing and Liming.

2.2.4.1 Fertilizing and Liming. Not Applicable.

2.2.5 Seeding and Sodding.

2.2.5.1 Seeding. Not Applicable.

2.2.5.2 Hydroseeding. Not Applicable.

2.2.5.3 Sodding. Not Applicable.

2.2.5.4 Aerating and Overseeding. Not Applicable.

2.2.6 Maintain Flower Beds. Not Applicable.

2.2.7 Weed Control. Not Applicable.

2.2.8 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 IAW the Work Capability Levels table.

2.2.9 Service/Maintain Trees. The Contractor shall service all trees. Trees that become diseased or die shall be removed.

2.2.9.1 Perform Mechanical Tree Spading and Transplanting. Not Applicable.

2.2.9.2 Tree Mulching. Not Applicable.

2.2.9.3 Tree Fertilization. Not Applicable.

2.2.9.4 Tree Pruning. During the period of 1 Jan – 31 Mar, the Contractor shall trim all tree limbs which are damaged, unsightly, or present unsafe conditions, and remove all associated debris. Pruning shall be accomplished IAW ANSI A300 (Part 1)-2001, Tree, Shrub, and Other Woody Plant Management – Standard Practices (Pruning) and ANSI Z133.1-2006, Arboricultural Operations – Pruning, Trimming, Repairing, Maintaining, and Removing Trees and Cutting Brush – Safety Requirements, or the most current approved update, and National Arborist Association standards.

2.2.9.5 Tree Removal and Replacement. All tree removals shall be approved by the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Environmental Division prior to implementation. All debris shall be removed within ten (10) calendar days of tree removal and damaged area shall be raked, leveled and seeded.

2.2.9.5.1 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.

2.2.9.5.2 Reforestation. Not Applicable.

2.2.10 Hedge and Shrub Maintenance.

2.2.10.1 Hedge and Shrub Mulching. Not Applicable.

2.2.10.2 Hedge and Shrub Fertilization. Not Applicable.

2.2.10.3 Hedge and Shrub Pruning. The Contractor shall maintain and prune hedges and shrubs. Hedges and shrubs shall be free of dead limbs. Hedge trimming shall be performed IAW the Work Capability Levels table and executed as a Demand Maintenance Order (DMO). All clippings, branches and debris resulting from hedge and shrub trimming and pruning shall be removed the same day work is accomplished.

2.2.11 Irrigation. Not Applicable.

2.2.11.1 Operation of Irrigation Systems. Not Applicable.

2.2.11.2 Maintenance of Irrigation Systems. Not Applicable.

2.2.12 Service/Maintain Xeriscape Areas. Not Applicable.

2.2.13 Athletic Fields Grounds Maintenance. Not Applicable.

2.2.14 Special Services. Not Applicable.

2.2.14.1 Not Applicable.

2.3 Service Common Areas. Semi-Improved Grounds used for operational and maintenance purposes. Erosion control shall be the predominant grounds maintenance work performed in this area by the Contractor. Refer to revised TE J-1 at Amendment 0002.

2.4 Service Fire Breaks and Ranges. Refer to revised TE J-1. These are acreage on which periodic recurring maintenance shall be performed. Activities include mowing for life, health, safety, security; erosion control, dust control, and drainage maintenance. The Contractor shall maintain drainage in the canals and ditches. Ranges include maneuver and training land, live-fire ranges, and other field training sites but shall exclude all impact areas. The Contractor shall obtain from the COR/ACOR schedules for periodic recurring maintenance activities on ranges during the available timeframes, in compliance with the installation Range Facilities Management Support System (RFMSS). In the event the Contractor deviates from the COR/ACOR provided schedule, the Contractor shall do so at no additional cost to the Government.

2.5 Service Unimproved Areas. Not Applicable.

2.6 Service Specialized Locations. Not Applicable.

2.7 Other Special Services.

2.7.1 Running Trail Maintenance. The Contractor shall perform trail maintenance. There are approximately 24 miles of running trails at FS. Each trail has been designated according to accessibility and usage. Trail maintenance includes, but are not limited to: maintenance of trails and treads, drainage structures, and signs.

2.7.1.1 The Contractor shall mow all trailside vegetation a minimum of seven (7) foot on either side of the trails and exercise points including each piece, leg and sign. The Contractor shall trim neatly and consistently all vegetation at exercise points and timber edging at same time as mowing.

2.7.1.2 The Contractor shall maintain trail exercise points, benches, water fountains and all other trail appurtenances free of defects.

2.7.2 Air Curtain Destroyer. The Contractor shall operate, maintain, and repair the Air Curtain Destructor IAW manufacturer’s recommendations.

2.7.2.1 The Contractor shall not operate the air curtain destructor before 10:00 a.m. and the fire must be completely extinguished, using water or by covering with dirt, at least one (1) hour before sunset.

2.7.2.2 The Contractor shall notify DPW Forestry prior to any burning activity.

2.7.3 Reserved.

2.8 Special Equipment Requirements.

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

2.8.2 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.

2.8.3 Not Applicable.

2.8.4 The Contractor shall submit a complete equipment list including make, model, specifications and catalog cut sheets for KO approval within ten (10) days after award.

3.0 Work Capability Levels.

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Microsoft_Excel_Worksheet1.xlsx 420 Horizontal

TASK/SERVICE DPW Provided Info CAPABILITY 1 CAPABILITY 2 CAPABILITY 3

Routine Task/Service No. DMO/PMO for FY 20XX Estimated Labor Hours Included level of service Pricing Included level of service Pricing Pricing

DMO - Facility Maintenance Priority 1 "Interior & Exterior Plumbing Shop" · $ · $ · $

DMO - Priority 1 "Sign Shop" · $ · $ · $

DMO - Priority 1 "Exterior Electrical Shop" · $ · $ · $

DMO - Priority 1 "Roads & Grounds" · $ · $ · $

PMO - Facility Maintenance Preventative Maintenance "Interior & Exterior Plumbing Shop" · $ · $ · $

PMO - Facility Maintenance Preventative "Exterior Electrical Shop" · $ · $ · $

DMO - Facility Maintenance Priority 2 "Interior & Exterior Plumbing Shop" · $ · $ · $

DMO - Priority 2 "Sign Shop" · $ · $ · $

DMO - Priority 2 "Exterior Electrical Shop" · $ · $ · $

DMO - Priority 2 "Roads & Grounds" · $ · $ · $

DMO - Priority 3 "Roads & Grounds" · $ · $ $

PMO - Facility Maintenance Preventative "Roads & Groands" · $ · $ $

DMO - Facility Maintenance Priority 3 "Interior & Exterior Plumbing Shop" · $ · $ $

DMO - Priority 3 "Sign Shop" · $ $ $

DMO - Priority 3 "Exterior Electrical Shop" · $ $ $

PMO - Facility Maintenance Preventative "Sign Shop" · $ $ $

411 Vertical

TASK/SERVICE DPW Provided Info CAPABILITY 1 CAPABILITY 2 CAPABILITY 3

Routine Task/Service No. DMO/PMO for FY 20XX Estimated Labor Hours Included level of service Pricing Included level of service Pricing Included level of service Pricing

DMO - Facility Maintenance Priority 1 "HVAC Shop" · $ · $ · $

DMO - Facility Maintenance Priority 1 "Interior & Exterior Plumbing Shop" · $ · $ · $

DMO - Facility Maintenance Priority 1 "Carpentry Shop" · $ · $ · $

DMO - Facility Maintenance Priority 1 "Electronic Equipment Repair Shop" · $ · $ · $

DMO - Facility Maintenance Priority 1 "Interior Electrical Shop" · $ · $ · $

DMO - Facility Maintenance Priority 1 "Sheet Metal Shop" · $ · $ · $

DMO - Facility Maintenance Priority 1 "Lock Shop" · $ · $ · $

PMO - Facility Maintenance Preventative Maintenance "HVAC Shop" · $ · $ · $

PMO - Facility Maintenance Preventative Maintenance "Interior & Exterior Plumbing Shop" · $ · $ · $

PMO - Facility Maintenance Preventative "Carpentry Shop" · $ · $ · $

PMO - Facility Maintenance Preventative "Interior Electronic Shop" · $ · $ · $

DMO - Facility Maintenance Priority 2 "HVAC Shop" · $ · $ · $

DMO - Facility Maintenance Priority 2 "Interior & Exterior Plumbing Shop" · $ · $ · $

DMO - Facility Maintenance Priority 2 "Carpentry Shop" · $ · $ · $

DMO - Facility Maintenance Priority 2 "Electronic Equipment Repair Shop" · $ · $ · $

DMO - Facility Maintenance Priority 2 "Interior Electrical Shop" · $ · $ · $

DMO - Facility Maintenance Priority 2 "Sheet Metal Shop" · $ · $ · $

DMO - Facility Maintenance Priority 2 "Lock Shop" · $ · $ · $

DMO - Facility Maintenance Priority 3 "HVAC Shop" · $ · $ $

DMO - Facility Maintenance Priority 3 "Interior & Exterior Plumbing Shop" · $ · $ $

DMO - Facility Maintenance Priority 3 "Carpentry Shop" · $ $ $

DMO - Facility Maintenance Priority 3 "Electronic Equipment Repair Shop" · $ $ $

DMO - Facility Maintenance Priority 3 "Interior Electrical Shop" · $ $ $

DMO - Facility Maintenance Priority 3 "Sheet Metal Shop" · $ $ $

DMO - Facility Maintenance Priority 3 "Lock Shop" · $ $ $

PMO - Facility Maintenance Preventative "Electronic Equipment Repair Shop" · $ $ $

PMO - Facility Maintenance Preventative "Sheet Metal Shop" · $ $ $

PMO 71 -Facility Maintenance Perform Preventative "Lock Shop" ·

404 Grounds Maintenance

TASK CAPABILITY 1 CAPABILITY 2 CAPABILITY 3

Improved Grounds (High Visibility) such as the main gate, parade fields, drill fields, schools, playgrounds, cemeteries, and athletic areas Description of Service Performed Minimum Frequency Standard Minimum Frequency Standard Minimum Frequency Standard

Grass Cutting (set mower height 3") Rye, Fescue, tall Fescue, St. Augustine, Buffalo, Bermuda, Bent, Centipede, Zoysia. Only Mow when Grass height minimum 4" back to 3" Only Mow when Grass height minimum 5" back to 3" Only Mow when Grass height minimum 6" back to 3"

Tree Pruning & Shrub/Brush Trimming Pruning Trees 4Y 3Y 2Y

Inspection (Safety) 4Y 3Y 2Y

Shrubs/brush 4Y 3Y 2Y

Hedges 4Y 3Y 2Y

Ground Repair Services Playground Equipment - Clean exchange sand…repair equipment 1Y 1Y 1Y

Erosion & Stabilization 1Y 1Y 1Y

Debris Removal Debris Removal 3Y 2Y 1Y

Landscaping Maintenance Landscaping Maintenance - Plantings 3Y 2Y 1Y

Landscaping Maintenance - Weed control - Pavements (sidewalks) 4Y 3Y 2Y

Removal of Grass Clipping and Leaves Leaf Collection 4Y 3Y 2Y

Provide Periodic Lawn Treatment Service Provide Lawn Treatment - Fertilize/aerate, etc... grass areas 3Y 2Y 1Y

Provide Lawn Treatment - water grassed areas 4Y 3Y 2Y

Provide Lawn Treatment - Rake/Roll tamped surface. 4Y 3Y 2Y

Provide Lawn Treatment - Repair wearing layer - tamped roll 3Y 2Y 1Y

Semi-Improved Grounds (Common Areas) all other areas that don't fall into the other three categories including airfields

Grass Cutting (set mower height 3") Rye, Fescue, tall Fescue, St. Augustine, Buffalo, Bermuda, Bent, Centipede, Zoysia. Only Mow when Grass height reaches 4" back to 3" Only Mow when Grass height reacches 5" back to 3" Only Mow when Grass height reaches 6" back to 3"

Tree Pruning & Shrub/Brush Trimming Trees/Shrubs 3Y 2Y 1Y

Tree Pruning & Shrub/brush Trimming Hedges 3Y 2Y 1Y

Ground Repair Services Erosion & Stabilization 3Y 2Y 1Y

Debris Removal Debris Removal 3Y 2Y 1Y

Removal of Grass Clipping and Leaves Leaf Collection 3Y 2Y 1Y

Fire Breaks and Ranges: Along Fence Lines, Weapons Ranges, Along Utility Lines, etc.

Grass Cutting (set mower height 3") Rye, Fescue, tall Fescue, St. Augustine, Buffalo, Bermuda, Bent, Centipede, Zoysia. Only Mow when Grass height reaches 5" back to 3" Only Mow when Grass heightreaches 6" back to 3" Only mow when Grass height reaches 7" back to 3"

Landscaping Maintenance Landscaping Maintenance - weed control - Fence lines, railroads, etc… 3Y 2Y 1Y

Tree Pruning & Shrub/Brush Trimming Trees/Shrubs 3Y 2Y 1Y

Tree Pruning & Shrub/brush Trimming Hedges 3Y 2Y 1Y

Ground Repair Services Erosion & Stabilization 3Y 2Y 1Y

Debris Removal Debris Removal 3Y 2Y 1Y

Removal of Grass Clipping and Leaves Leaf Collection 3Y 2Y 1Y

Unimproved Grounds such as undeveloped areas, grazing lands, forests, lakes, ponds, and wetlands - - - -

Total Price for Capability 1 Total Price for Capability 2 Total Price for Capability 3

Legend:

A/R - As Required/Requested

D - Daily 1Y – 1 Time a Year

1W - Once a Week 2Y - 2 Times a Year

2W - Twice a Week 4Y - 4 Times a Year

3W - Times a week 5Y - 5 Times a Year

1M - Once a Month 6Y - 6 Times a Year

2M - Twice a Month