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This performance work statement outlines grounds maintenance services required at Chief Joseph Dam and Rufus Woods Lake in Washington state. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies and other items necessary to perform tasks including trash removal from receptacles three days per week, mowing and trimming lawns as needed, edging once monthly, and pruning trees and shrubs during the seasonal period of April through October each year. The contract term is one base year with two option years. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers district office in Seattle is the contracting agency. Amendment 0001 provides revisions to sections of the performance work statement pertaining to litter pickup requirements and mowing frequencies.

W912DW19Q0015 AMENDMENT 0001

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of Amendment 0001 for Grounds Maintenance Services at Chief Joseph Dam (CJD) and Rufus Woods Lake is the follow ing:

1) Provide changes in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) in sections 5 - General Information, 5.1.1.1 and 5.1.4. All changes are in red and incorporated in the revised PWS dated 27 August 2019.

No other changes.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 12

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 28-Aug-2019

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912DW19Q0015

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

16-Aug-2019

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

28-Aug-2019

CODE

USA ENGINEER DISTRICT, SEATTLE

ATTN: CENWS-CT

4735 EAST MARGINAL WAY SOUTH, BLDG. 1202

SEATTLE WA 98134-2388

W912DW 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912DW19Q0015

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

(End of Summary of Changes)

The following items are applicable to this modification:

The purpose of Amendment 0001 to Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation W912DW19Q0015 is to incorporate a revised Performance Work Statement (PWS) dateded 27 August 2019.

All other terms and conditions under this RFQ remain unchanged.

REVISED PWS DATED 27 AUGUST 20

ALL REVISIONS HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW

Performance Work Statement Grounds Maintenance

Chief Joseph Dam, Bridgeport, WA 98813-1120 Revised August 27, 2019

PART 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Introduction/Description of Services:

1.10. Safety Requirements:

1.12. Equal Opportunity for Veterans

PART 2: SECURITY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

2.1. Security:

2.2. Training

PART 3: DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

PART 4: CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

4. Contract Administration

4.1. Personnel

4.2. Quality Control / Assurance General Information

4.3. Meeting Requirements and Performance Criteria

PART 5: SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

5. General Information:

5.1. Specific Tasks:

PART 6: ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

PART 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Introduction/Description of Services: This is a non-personal services contract to provide grounds maintenance services at Chief Joseph Dam (CJD) and Rufus Woods Lake. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform grounds maintenance services at Chief Joseph Dam and Rufus Woods Lake as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein.

Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.1 Background: Chief Joseph Dam is the second-largest hydropower project in the United States. The Dam sustains fifty-one mile long Rufus Woods Lake which offers a bounty of recreational opportunities.

Facilities at the outdoor areas, project, and security building need grounds maintenance services to maintain a satisfactory facility condition and present a clean, neat, and professional appearance.

1.2 Objectives: The Contractor shall meet all the requirements of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) to perform the general grounds maintenance services objectives. Provide grounds maintenance at Chief Joseph Dam and related facilities along Rufus Woods Lake.

1.3 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) base year and two (2) option years. The services under this contract shall be required during the period:

Base Year: 1 October thru 31 October 2019 Option Year 1: 1 April thru 31 October 2020 Option Year 2: 1 April thru 31 October 2021

1.4 Work Schedule: This is seasonal work that shall be performed from 1 April thru 31 October of each performance year. See each task under section 5.1 of this Performance Work Statement for the days and frequencies the work is required to be completed.

1.5 Hours of Operation: The work shall be accomplished between the hours of 0800 to 1600 weekdays. No work will be permitted on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. The Contractor will not be reimbursed when the Government facility is closed for holidays or when due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6 Recognized Federal Holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.7 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Chief Joseph Dam, Highway 17 and Pearl Hill Rd, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) fee owned areas in association with the Dam and developed recreation areas along Rufus Woods Lake.

1.8 Direct Costs: All costs incurred by the Contractor related to the performance of contract work are the responsibility of the Contractor. All travel costs that may be required during the duration of this contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.9 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.10 Safety Requirements: The Contractor shall conform to applicable OSHA, and State of Washington, standards, as well as the Corps of Engineers Safety Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1), available here:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf. A copy of the most recent version will be provided to the Contractor after award. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to be familiar and comply with all applicable safety standards.

Safety Exposure Report; in accordance with the provisions of EM 385-1-1, Section 01 Program Management, Paragraph 01.D Accident Reporting and Recording, sub-paragraph 01.D.05, the Prime Contractor shall report all accidents and shall provide a monthly record of all exposure and accident experience incidental to the work. The Safety Exposure Report shall be submitted along with the monthly invoice.

1.11 Equal Opportunity for Veterans: The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

U.S. Department of Labor Veterans employment: www.vets.gov/ Federal veteran employment information: www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS): http://www.dol.gov/vets/ Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Program: http://benefits.va.gov/vow/ U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Employment Index:

https://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html Hiring Our Heroes initiative: www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes Guide to Hiring Veterans:

www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council__guide_to_hiring_veterans_ 0.pdf

PART 2: SECURITY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

2. Security and Training

2.1 Security:

Employee Identification. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating with the Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) to obtain an identification badge/card for each employee prior to the employees work on site, and for requiring each employee engaged on the work to display identification. Identification badge/card will also be a key card that will be issued by the Security Specialist once the employee/s are cleared for access. All prescribed identification shall immediately be delivered to the Contracting Officer, for cancellation upon the release of the employee.

Requirements. Contractor employees performing work within designated security areas are subject to restrictions on entry and movement of personnel and equipment. All contractor personnel are subject to meeting the requirements of this clause.

(1) For all potential new hires, the contractor first shall pre-screen candidate using the E-Verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) as part of establishing the candidates’ employment eligibility. The contractor must ensure that personnel candidates have two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-Verify system. An initial list of verified personnel candidates must be provided to the QAR no later than 10 calendar days after contract award.

(2) All contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have a favorable local records and credit check (complete prior to assuming duties at CJD. Initial submissions will be submitted to the QAR.

The submission package will include the following:

SF-85 Signature page Copy of Drivers ID Visitor Access Roster

(4) At any time during the security background investigation, potentially disqualifying information revealed will be conveyed by the QAR to the contractor which may result in termination of the candidate.

All Contractor employees working under this contract having access to Chief Joseph Dam will be listed on company letterhead by full name in alphabetical order by last name first. This letter will be submitted to the QAR and provided to the QAR before the start of the contract and every time new personnel are hired or are no longer employed by the contractor.

Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period and if the Contractor temporarily leaves the work area, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

2.2 Training:

AT Level 1 Training: All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 15 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the QAR or to the Contracting Officer within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website:

https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at/ or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which shall be documented via memorandum.

iWatch, CorpsWatch Training: The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training shall be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 15 calendar days of contract award and within 15 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the QAR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

OPSEC Training: All new contractor employees shall complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the QAR or Contracting Officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operationssecurity.html ; or it can be provided by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form which shall be documented via memorandum.

PART 3: DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

Army Regulation (AR): A United States Army Regulation. Army Regulations applicable to this contract.

http://www.apd.army.mil/ProductMaps/Administrative/ArmyRegulation.aspx

Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

Contract Manager (CM): Within the context of this PWS, CM refers to the Contractor’s person with overall management responsibility for this contract. The CM shall be the Contractor’s primary point of contact between the Contracting Officer and the QAR.

Contracting Officer (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), 48 CFR Chapter 1, is the principal set of rules in the Federal Acquisition Regulation System. The FAR System governs the "acquisition process" by which the federal government purchases (acquires) goods and services.

Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

Quality Control Plan (QCP): The methodology to be used by the Contractor for surveillance to ensure services are performed in accordance with the requirements in the PWS.

Subcontractor. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

PART 4: CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

4. Contract Administration

4.1 Personnel

4.1.1 Quality Assurance Representative (QAR): An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

4.1.2 Contract Personnel: All contractor personnel working on-site under this contract will be listed by full name on company letterhead. This letter will be submitted to the QAR as new Contractor Employees are hired or are no longer employed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall notify the QAR no later than one work day after any personnel changes or access requirements occur. The notice shall provide the employee’s full name, employment change effect date, and reason for employment change.

4.1.3 Key Personnel: The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between [0800-1600], Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

4.1.4 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

4.2 Quality Control / Assurance General Information

4.2.1 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government will do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). If the Government requires the Contractor to re-do unsatisfactory work, it would be at no additional cost to the Government.

4.2.2 Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract.

4.3 Meeting Requirements and Performance Criteria

Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Quality Assurance Representative (QAR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the

Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

PART 5: SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

5. General Information: Area Quality/Presentation: There are 23 acres of lawn to be maintained by the Contractor. All lawns shall look well-manicured at all times and grass clippings shall be removed, when visible, after each mowing. Mowing in all areas shall be accomplished in a manner that will prevent tearing up or scalping the turf. The Contractor shall take precautions to prevent scalping, uneven mowing, rutting, and damage to trees, shrubs, buildings, parked vehicles/equipment, and utility services.

The Contractor shall be responsible for replacing or repairing turf, trees, or shrubs damaged by contractor operations within 7 calendar days of the damage occurring at no additional cost to the Government.

Debris Collection: All surfaces shall be maintained free of organic litter, grass clippings, weeds, gravel, dirt, and other materials. All weeds and grasses growing through cracks or expansion joints shall be removed. Grass clippings, dirt, leaves, gravel, etc., which accumulate around wheel stops and curbs, shall be removed as necessary. Hand raking and/or mechanical sweeping will be required to remove surface accumulation of twigs, leaves, and other organic material on developed lawn areas. This work shall be done in a manner that will not damage the turf or dislodge the grass from the soil. No debris shall be left in piles at the worksites.

Equipment: Tractor mowing may be used where practical. Turf type flotation tires or other approved type tires will be required to prevent tearing up of the turf. Hand mowing equipment shall be required to mow all areas inaccessible to tractor mowing. The Contractor shall have available sufficient mowing equipment to ensure that all areas are mowed when the available time for mowing during the week is reduced to 4 days by either Federal holidays or inclement weather.

Disposal: Natural debris (refuse) shall be transported and deposited at an appropriate landfill, the cost to be borne by the Contractor. Non-organic debris (litter) and pet waste shall be transported and deposited in one of two dumpsters supplied by the Contractor. The two dumpsters supplied by the Contractor shall be designated for contractor use only. The Government agrees to provide space for the dumpsters at Willow Flats recreation area.

Visibility: The Contractor shall wear a bright florescent vest with reflective stripes (similar to that worn by federal, state, and local agencies when performing roadside work) at all times.

5.1 Specific Tasks:

5.1.1 Trash Cans: The Contractor shall perform trash removal at all work areas 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the performance period of 1 April thru 31 October. Trash cans, pet waste cans, and recycle cans shall be emptied and new plastic liners be put into them along Rufus Woods Lake areas covered under this contract which includes, but is not limited to trail heads, viewpoints, fishing areas, boat ramps and day use sites. Plastic liners for trash cans, pet waste station cans, and recycle containers must have a minimum .002 millimeter thickness. There is a total of forty-eight (48) fifty-five (55) gallon trash cans, five (5) fifty-five (55) gallon recycle bin and two (2) pet waste stations. Pet waste stations shall have plastic liners for trash cans and the Contractor shall refill pet waste bags.

5.1.1.1 Litter Pickup: The Contractor shall pick-up all non-organic litter within 30 feet from the edges of all, paved or graveled, roadways and within six (6) playground areas.

5.1.2 Mowing: Mowing shall be performed as needed during the performance period of 1 April thru 31 October. Lawn areas shall be mowed and trimmed at frequencies necessary to maintain the lawns at a height between 3 and 4 inches. No mowing shall be required during the time period November 1 through March 31. Mowing shall not occur during times when grass is wet due to irrigation, dew, or rainfall.

5.1.4 Edging: Edging shall be performed once each month during the performance period of 1 April thru 31 October. All concrete, asphalt or paved trail edges and roads located in improved areas shall be edged concurrent with each mowing. Along less defined edges, mow to the edge of the lawn or primarily grass vegetation; tracks, shrubs, rip rap or fences. Edging is the cutting and removing of all grasses and weeds which have grown and extended beyond the soil surface onto the asphalt or concrete surfaces within the developed lawn areas. All such growth shall be removed from the sidewalks, curbs, flagpoles, light standards, parking lots and roads, providing a neat, even line of grass flush with the asphalt or concrete edge. All accumulation shall be swept up and removed.

5.1.5 Trimming: All areas shall be trimmed, as needed, during the performance period of 1 April thru 31 October. Vegetation shall be trimmed around trees, shrubs, buildings, fences, poles, posts, fire hydrants, parking lot bumper blocks, boulders, and other fixed obstacles. Trimming height shall match the surrounding area.

5.1.6 Pruning: Pruning shall be accomplished during the performance period of 1 April thru 31 October in accordance with industry (ANSI) American National Standards Institute standards: (ANSI Z133.1 (2012)) Arboricultural Operations – Safety Requirements, (ANSI A300 (2008)) Pruning Standard Part One, (ANSI A300 (2008)) best Management Practices Tree Pruning. Minimum safety clearance is 14 feet over streets, 12 feet over driveways, 8 feet over walk areas, and 4 feet from buildings. Other trees shall be pruned on an as-required bases to provide safety, clearances and/or to prevent structural damage.

Topping and de-horning shall not be permitted. The Contractor shall notify the Government when trimming/pruning around utility poles/power lines is needed. Shrubs, small trees, and other plants shall be maintained according to the American Society of Landscape Architects’ standards. They shall be pruned as required to maintain their natural growth characteristics. Shrubs and small trees shall be trimmed and pruned to enhance the beauty and health of the plant. Hedges shall be maintained to their natural mature height and shape. Broadleaf evergreens and flowerbeds shall all be pruned annually or as required during the growing season in order to maintain a neat and uniform appearance.

PART 6: ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING:

Attachments and Figures: (Provided under Separate Cover)

Attachment 1 - Figures 1 thru 9 – Estimated Workload Data

Figure1, Lawn Work Area Overview Figure2, Information and Rest Area Lawn Figure3, Employee Shelter Lawn Figure4, Powerhouse Viewpoint Lawn Figure5, Foster Creek and Powerhouse Lawns Figure6, Guard Shack and Employee Parking Lawns Figure7, Birding Trail Lawn Figure8, Administration Building Lawn Figure9, Trash Collection and Litter Control Satellite View

Attachment 2 – Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

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