Amendment_W912WJ19Q0048-0001.pdf

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

Amendment is necessary to include additional maps of the project areas and to respond to a Request for Information. The Bid Schedule w ill also be adjusted and revisions to the Performance Work Statement w ill be highlighted in yellow .

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Closing is extended until March 22, 2019 at 2:00 PM.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 15-Mar-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 W912WJ19Q0048

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01-Mar-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 X is extended, 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 1 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.

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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

15-Mar-2019

CODE

U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

W912WJ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Request for Information:

1. How many acres are included in the side arm flail mowing requirement?

A. The requirement includes approximately 4 acres for side arm mowing.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 15-Mar-2019 02:00 PM to 22-Mar-2019 02:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

BID SCHEDULE

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

EAST BRIMFIELD LAKE

Bid Schedule

TASK/ITEM

NUMBER

UNIT QTY UNIT PRICE TOTAL

1. Fine Lawns EA 20

2. Trail Edges and Road

Edges/Road Gates Mowing

EA 6

3. Trail and Roadway Cleaning

EA 10

4. Field Mowing EA 1

5. Spring Clean up EA 2

6. Fall Clean up EA 1

7. Rototilling EA 1

8. Power Washing EA 1

9. Roof Gutter Cleaning EA 1

10. Hedge Trimming EA 4

11. Side Arm Flail Mowing EA 1

12. Planting Maintenance EA 5

13. Dog Waste Removal EA 18

TOTAL

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

I. GENERAL

1. Scope – Furnish all equipment, materials and labor to perform the grounds and building, sanitary maintenance services at the East Brimfield Lake Project area. The East Brimfield Lake area includes approximately 6 acres of weekly maintenance area, and approximately 40 acres of annual/field mowing. In addition, the services includes trail edge and internal roadway edge mowing, rototilling, hedge trimming, side arm rotary mowing and minor building maintenance services such as power washing and gutter cleaning. Services are to be provided in accordance with the following scope of work and schedule.

2. Location – The East Brimfield Lake Project area is located in the towns of Sturbridge, Brimfield, and Holland, Massachusetts. The East Brimfield Lake Dam area is located at 24 Riverview Avenue, Fiskdale, Massachusetts. Remaining areas are off Rte. 20 in Brimfield and Sturbridge, MA; Champeau Road and Streeter Road in Sturbridge, MA;

Morse Road, East Brimfield Road in Holland, MA

3. Site Visit – Contact the Technical Point of Contact, Project Manager, Keith Beecher (978)

318-8405 or keith.w.beecher@usace.army.mil) to arrange a site visit.

4. Schedule – The period of performance is from Contract Award- 31 December 2019.

Work will not be permitted before 7:00 am or after 6:00 pm within park areas or facilities at each dam, unless approved in advance by the Technical Point of Contact. No work will be done on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays unless approved in advance by the Technical Point of Contact. The following table identifies the task number, description and frequency.

Item # Description Frequency

1. East Brimfield Lake – Fine Lawns w/Maps; 6 (six) acres approximate

Weekly (May thru October)

2. East Brimfield Lake – Trail & Road Mowing - Edges No Maps

Monthly (May thru September)

3. East Brimfield Lake – Trail/Road Clean-Up No Maps

Weekly (September thru November)

4. East Brimfield Lake – Field Mowing 40 (forty) acres approximate w/maps

Once after mid-September

5. East Brimfield Lake – Spring, and Fall Cleanups No Map

Three times, as requested by the Technical Point of Contact

6. East Brimfield Lake – Field Rototilling No map

Once in spring

7. East Brimfield Lake - Building Power Washing No map

Once mid-summer

8. East Brimfield Lake - Roof Gutter Cleaning No map

Once in fall

9. East Brimfield Lake - Hedge Trimming No map

Four times, as requested by the Technical Point of Contact

10. East Brimfield Lake – Planting Maintenance May – September, monthly

11. East Brimfield Lake – Rotary Mower Road/Trail Side Maintenance

August, once, approximately 4 acres, trail system field edges throughout

12. East Brimfield Lake- Dog Waste Removal April thru December

5. Safety Requirements- All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed electronically at Headquarters USACE website under publications using the following link:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_3 85-1-1.pdf. The contractor shall also comply with all OSHA work safety standards. The project staff can and will order the cessation of work at any time should the safety of employees and visitors become jeopardized.

6. Pre-Work Conference- Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of Contact will schedule and conduct a ‘Pre-work Conference’. The Contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will attend this meeting. This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the government and Contractor. No work may be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the Technical Point of Contact to outline the procedures that will be followed by the Government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the Contractor. This conference will allow the Contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the Government’s administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the Pre-work conference the Contractor shall provide to the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination. The following is a general list of items for discussion during this Pre-work Conference:

a. Authority of the Technical Point of Contact and Quality Assurance Inspectors.

b. Contractor’s Safety Program.

c. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan

d. Activity Hazard Analysis

e. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394).

f. Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

g. Contractor’s Equipment (including a current written safety inspection).

h. Correspondence Procedure.

i. Communications.

j. Administrative Procedures.

k. Invoice and payment.

7. Permits – The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable Federal, State, County, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract.

8. Security – The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at the East

Brimfield Lake. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, areas may be subject to periodic closures, which in turn may reduce or inhibit the Contractor’s ability to access certain areas. During periods of heightened security, the Government reserves the right, at any time, to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service in an area.

The Contractor shall be given at least 24 hour notice of any such closure.

9. Flooding – East Brimfield Lake is a flood reduction project. Occasional retention of floodwaters may inundate portions of the mowing and maintenance areas or access roads to these areas. Therefore, it may become necessary to decrease or increase mowing frequencies in any or all portions of the property, and/or to close any portion of a property and delete any subsequent service for the closed property or area. Payment for the decreased/increased service will be adjusted in accordance with the contract unit prices.

10. Contractor Conduct –Contractor and employees must comply with CFR 36 Rules and

Regulations.

11. Payment – The Contractor will furnish the Technical Point of Contact with one monthly invoice, stating the service performed, contract number, and the amount to be paid.

Contracted amounts will not be exceeded.

Remit Invoices to:

East Brimfield Lake 24 Riverview Ave. Fiskdale, MA 01518 Email: keith.w.beecher@usace.army.mil Fax: (508) 347-8732

II. TECHNICAL

General

1. Other Contracts – The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work not related to this contract, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with other Contractors and Government employees. The contractor shall not commit or permit any act, which will interfere with the performance of work by another contractor, or by Government employees.

2. Preferred Sequence for Work Schedules – The Technical Point of Contact shall provide the Contractor with a preferred sequence, or order, of work. The Contractor will then be required to submit a work schedule for each service, and approximate times for beginning and ending of each required service listed. Any proposed change to an approved schedule must be submitted in writing, coordinated and approved by the Technical Point of Contact in advance of actual schedule changes. All tasks will be completed within the same day they are started.

3. Damage to Government and Private Property – The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the Contractor’s actions. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the firm’s operations. The Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractors’ operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed. Trucks and/or trailers will be driven on existing roads only and not across or through park areas to facilities. Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the Technical Point of Contact, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind.

4. Contractor’s Personnel-

a. Minimum Personnel Requirements - The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the specified service properly and efficiently within the time limits specified. The Contractor shall provide a list of the names and contact phone numbers for all employees prior to them working on Government Property.

b. Employee Conduct - The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the firm’s employees strictly comply withal Federal, State, and Municipal laws. Any personnel activity, which, in the opinion of the Government, is deemed detrimental to the performance of the contract may result in the removal of Contractor employee/employees and/or termination of the contract.

5. Inspections-

a. Contractor Quality Control - The Contractor is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate quality control system to satisfactorily inspect and ensure that all work performed by the Contractor’s organization in each separate service is in full compliance with this contract and the instructions, provisions, specifications, drawings, and maps herein.

b. General Inspection - Upon the completion of each mowing cycle, the Contractor will perform an inspection of all areas under this contract to insure compliance with the scope of work. The Contractor or his representative must be able to commit personnel, equipment, and resources to correct deficiencies. The Services Inspection Form (form to be provided to the Contractor at the pre-work conference) will be submitted to the Project Manager to allow verification of results for payment. A Government representative may accompany the contractor on an inspection of completed work and will identify any contract deficiencies. Any deficiencies noted will be corrected within original contract time frames or appropriate deductions in payment will be made.

c. Equipment/Supplies Inspections - The Project Manager may inspect required equipment and, supplies at any time when in use on Government property. Any individual, crew, or equipment found deficient shall be removed from service immediately until faulty conditions have been corrected and passed by the Project Manager. No such removal will reduce the Contractor’s obligation to perform all work required within the time scheduled under this contract. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

d. Government Inspections - The Government will monitor the Contractor’s service performance and make deductions accordingly.

6. Submittals- Although the Government technically reviews submissions required by this scope of work, it is emphasized that the Contractor’s work must be prosecuted using proper internal controls and review procedures. The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted to the Technical Point of Contact for review and accepted by the government prior to the commencement of any field activities.

a. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP) with Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

Equipment

1. Condition of Equipment – All equipment used to perform work under this contract must be in good operating and mechanical condition and comply with EM 385-1-1, Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements. All vehicles utilized under this contract will be presentable, serviceable, and shall comply with safety standards as required by the State of Massachusetts.

2. Type of Equipment-

a. Mowers shall be commercial rotary type and equipped with suitable protective devices to prevent flying objects from injuring people or damaging property. Mowers must have slides or wheels, which will prevent tearing or plowing into the turf. The contractor will be held accountable for re-turfing if equipment causes gouging or plowing. In areas where it is not possible to use a tractor-mounted mower the contractor shall use small mowing equipment such as zero turn mowers; push mowers, weed eaters and other small power mowing equipment, and/or manual mowing tools.

b. String trimmers may be gasoline or electrically-operated. The use of steel or other type of cord that will cause damage to trees, shrubs, etc., will not be allowed in string trimmers. Powered string trimmers will not be used to trim around saplings that are less than three (3) inches diameter at 4-1/2 feet above ground level. Trimming around said saplings shall be accomplished using hand-operated trimmers. Contractor will be required to replace any saplings/trees/shrubs damaged by the firm’s operation.

c. Specialized Equipment: Dam embankment, dike mowing, trail side mowing, road side mowing, rototilling may require the use of specialized equipment. Such equipment must be operated within any manufacturer’s operating instructions and precautions. The embankment and dike mowing equipment must be certified in writing by the manufacturer as safe for operation on a maximum twenty-seven (27) degree angle of incline, and specifically designed, or factory modified for the mowing of slopes. All safety items required on the standard mowing equipment mentioned above are required hereon as well.

3. Equipment Storage – No Government space or facilities shall be provided under this contract.

Service Requirements

1. Mowing: Cut and power mow grass to a height of not more than four and one-half (4- 1/2) inches or less than three (3) inches in each area around each facility. Mowing shall be uniform with no uncut or uneven areas resulting from mowing, overlap, wheel rollover, etc. Mowing shall be conducted in such a manner so there is no wheel damage to the turf or any damage to concrete edges, signs, fences, or trees. Mowing shall not take place close enough to facilities to cause damage. Mowing with heavy tractors will not be permitted when the ground is so wet or boggy that the mowing operations will cause wheel rutting. Mowing under these conditions shall be accomplished by use of smaller mowing equipment as mentioned above. The Contractor shall survey the park or area and report all damage or vandalism to the Technical Point of Contact prior to commencement of mowing in each area. During the growing season Contractor may be required to bag clippings avoiding clumping of cut grass. Clippings are to be disposed of in designated composting area.

2. Trimming: Trim grass to a height of not more than four and one-half (4-1/2) inches or less than three (3) inches in the area around each facility. Trimming, edging shall be conducted in such a manner so there is no damage to the turf or any damage to concrete edges, signs, fences, or trees. Areas adjacent to facilities must be trimmed using other types of equipment such as string trimmers. Trimming shall be accomplished around all vertical objects such as against buildings, guard posts, fences, tables, trash receptacles, electrical pedestals, water fountains, hose bibs, cookers/grills, etc. Trimming shall be done at a minimum each time mowing is performed. The Technical Point of Contact may determine that area/facility trimming is required in conjunction with maintenance work and that mowing services are not required.

3. Grounds Cleaning: Grounds cleaning will be performed in conjunction with scheduled mowing services, in order to leave the mowing area with an overall neat and clean appearance. The grounds cleaning shall remove all obvious and noticeable trash and litter from the mowing limits which are designated as the mowing boundaries on the location maps attached to these specifications. All trash and litter shall be removed and properly disposed of in bulk refuse receptacles. After mowing is completed, the Contractor shall remove all vegetation and debris from roads, paved walkways, and parking areas that were deposited as the result of mowing operations.

4. Spring and Fall Clean-up: Completely remove leaves and debris from all fine lawn areas in conjunction with scheduled mowing services to leave fine lawn mowing area with a neat appearance. All leaves and small sticks will be removed to a designated compost area adjacent to the recreation area, large branches will be removed to a brush pile also immediately adjacent to the recreation area. Leaves will not be blown into the forested/field areas adjacent to the fine lawn area. At road gates, sand, leaves, sticks, around swing arms/post bases of road gates, 3-4 cubic feet, in an area of 6 square feet around each gate post will be removed to ground level, base of post, allowing road gate to swing unimpeded.

5. Ditch cleaning, trail and roadside cleanup: Completely remove leaves and debris from drainage ditches and accomplished in such a manner so as not to blow leaves into drainage ditches or culverts beside the trail. Inlets and outlets to ditches in these areas will be cleaned of sand and leaf buildup.

6. Field Mowing: Cut and power mow identified areas with a a rotary mower ‘e.g. Brush hog,’ or flailing mower to a height of not more than six (6) inches or less than four (4) inches in each area around each facility. Mowing shall be uniform with no uncut or uneven areas resulting from mowing, overlap, wheel rollover, etc. Mowing shall be conducted in such a manner so there is no wheel damage to the turf or any damage to concrete edges, signs, fences, or trees. Mowing shall not take place close enough to facilities to cause damage. Mowing with heavy tractors will not be permitted when the ground is so wet or boggy that the mowing operations will cause wheel rutting. Mowing under these conditions shall be postponed or coordinated directly with the Technical Point of Contact. Annual mowing will not commence until after mid-September as determined by the Technical POC.

7. Leaf and Debris (small branches, etc.): Leaf and tree debris cleanup will be performed in conjunction with scheduled mowing services, in order to leave the mowing area with an overall neat and clean appearance. All leaves will be removed to designated compost pile; branches will be removed to designated brush disposal area.

8. Dog Waste Removal: Dog waste found either bagged or without bags needs removal; all bags with dog waste within 25 feet of the trail/road edge and un-bagged within 5 feet of the trail/road edge shall be removed off site and disposed of properly. Two ‘Doggie Valet’ collection units shall be emptied every two weeks. USACE will provide the garbage bags for the unit.

9. Field Rototilling: Rototilling will be to a minimum of 6 inches. If mineral soil is exposed, depth will be reduced. Soil will not be tilled if saturated or muddy.

10. Building Power Washing: Detergents/soaps to be provided by contractor, approved by USACE Technical Point of Contact. Power washing will remove all visible algae/staining, spider excrement/staining, grass, sand/dirt, abandoned hornet nests.

Scrubbing may be required to ensure adequate removal.

11. Roof Gutter Cleaning: Gutters and downspouts will have all leaves, sticks, sludge removed and will be flushed clean. During flushing downspouts will be diverted to ensure flushed materials will not go to underground piping. Hoses are not provided, but contractor can connect to building hose bibs for water needed for this cleaning. Debris will be removed from lawn/concrete/asphalt areas. Disposal will be on site at direction of the Technical Point of Contact.

12. Hedge Trimming: Hedges will be trimmed 3-5 inches off of the top and will present a uniform appearance. Sides will also be trimmed. Road sides will be swept free of trimmings, trimmings will not be left in bushes or on adjacent lawn areas. Technical Point of Contact will direct contractor to onsite disposal of trimmings.

13. Planting Maintenance: Plantings are comprised of lilies, black eyed Susan, milk weed, numerous wildflowers, and purple thistle. Grasses, poison ivy, pokeberry, bittersweet, Virginia creeper, and small trees shall be removed monthly. Removal will be by hand removal/hand tool to avoid damage to established plants. Weed removal shall be such that the root of the weed is removed also, to slow its return. Invasive plant bittersweet will be bagged and thrown into dumpster at Brimfield Dam, it SHALL NOT be cast into any compost pile or tree line where it will regrow. All other plants can be placed into the woods beyond the woods edge, as directed by the Technical POC. No chemical destruction (herbicide) shall be used.

14. Rotary Mower (‘Brush Hog’) Work: Rotary Mower work will be beyond trail and road area mowing widths described below, where an extendable flail boom properly counterweighted/balanced can reach down slope/up slope areas beyond mowing equipment, and where dimensions of material to be flailed are up to 1.5-2” in diameter.

Uphill and downhill reach needs to be a minimum of 8 (eight) feet. All brushes, small trees to be cut no higher than 6” (six) inches.

Service Locations The East Brimfield Lake Service locations include the following:

1) Fine Lawns

a) Service Requirement:

i. Mowing

ii. Trimming

iii. Grounds Cleaning

iv. Spring and Fall Cleanup

v. Leaf and Debris (small branches, etc.) Cleanup

b) Service Area

i. Project Office and Outlying Areas, - 6 (six) acres (weekly mowing) See Map titled ‘Dam Site’, for main weekly area; other maps for weekly mowing labelling.

c) Service Schedule:

i. Weekly

ii. Approximate start the second week of May for 20 weeks

iii. Spring Clean Up shall occur no later than 1 May, second clean up if necessary between 1 May and 30 November

iv. Fall Clean Up shall occur in no later than December 31

2) Trail Edges and Road Edges/Road Gates Mowing

a) Service Requirement:

i. Grounds Cleaning

ii. Leaf and Debris (small branches, etc.)

iii. Field Mowing

b) Service Area:

i. Trail edge & internal roadways edge, 3-4 feet both edges plus 8 foot wide swath, average width 16 feet. This includes around kiosks, benches, work out stations along the trail edges from Route 20 to the Quinebaug River, approximately 5 kiosks, 100 square feet each, service roads out to canoe rest stops (three) and around island trail off of Morse Road. Slopes into the Lost Lake Entrance Area until meet with level ground up to guard rail of LaFlemme and Brimfield Road.

Included are small walking trail at East Brimfield Dam and Trolley Trail downstream of East Brimfield Dam. Road/Trail from Holland Road to Quinebaug River (across from campground on shore of East Brimfield Lake).

Pond Bridge Road gate on Brimfield Road side (1 pair), 100 square feet of mowing. Five Bridge Road gates (2 pair) Champeau Road gates (2 pair).

ii. Approximately 6.5 miles, maintaining a 4 foot swath each side of road plus 8 foot road way, average width 16 feet

c) Service Schedule:

i. Start the second week of May to coincide with the first fine lawn cut and mow twice in June (beginning and end of month) and then monthly starting the first week in July-September

3) Trail and Roadway Cleaning

a) Service Requirements:

i. Grounds Cleaning

ii. Leaf and Debris (small branches, etc.) Cleanup

iii. Ditch Cleaning, Trail and Roadside Cleanup

b) Service Area:

i. Trail edge & internal roadways edge, 3-4 feet both edges plus 8 foot wide swath, average width 16 feet. This includes around kiosks, benches, work out stations along the trail edges from Route 20 to the Quinebaug River, approximately 5 kiosks, 100 square feet each, service roads out to canoe rest stops (three) and around island trail off of Morse Road. Slopes into the Lost Lake Entrance Area until meet with level ground up to guard rail of LaFlemme and Brimfield Road.

Included are small walking trail at East Brimfield Dam and Trolley Trail downstream of East Brimfield Dam. Road/Trail from Holland Road to Quinebaug River (across from campground on shore of East Brimfield Lake).

ii. Approximately 6.5 miles, maintaining a 4 foot swath each side of road plus 8 foot road way, average width 16 feet

iii. Also: Three pairs of road gates, Champeau Road (two), Five Bridge Road (two), Pond Bridge Road (two)

c) Service Schedule:

i. Weekly or as specified by Technical Point of Contact

ii. Start in the third week of September for ten (10) weeks

iii. Road gates once in Spring, April; once in Fall, November

4) Field Mowing

i. Grounds Cleaning

ii. Field Mowing

b) Service Area

i. 40acres total

ii. Dam Area - 3 acres, including wildflower slope, parking lot slope at Dam site, 1600 square feet. Labelled 3 on map titled ‘Dam Site’

iii. Recreation Areas – 37 acres (approximate). See Maps with titles below:

Down/upstream area north of the Quinebaug River, marked 3 on ‘Dam Site’ map

Area north of boat ramp area marked 3 on map labelled, ‘Long Pond Boat Ramp’

St Anne’s Cemetery off of Streeter Road in Sturbridge labelled 3 on map labelled ‘Old Streeter Road Field’

Cart roads/fields labelled 3 on map labelled ‘Morse Road and Lost Lake’ Cart roads/fields labelled 3 on map labelled ‘Five Bridges and Old East

Brimfield’

Cart Road/Open Area labelled 3 on map labelled ‘Reservoir Boat Ramp’ Fields/sandy area/parking lot area on map labelled ‘Streeter…’ off of Route

c) Service Schedule:

i. Once per season after mid- September, once flowering plants have fully bloomed

ii. All service will be completed within the same week.

5) Spring and Fall Clean Up

i. Mowing

ii. Leaf and Debris (small branches, etc.) Clean up

iii. Spring and Fall Clean up

b) Service Area:

i. 75 cubic yards – Estimated volume of material to be removed

ii. Road gates 6 pair (2 pair each road), e.g., Champeau, Pond Bridge, Five Bridge.

iii. Project Office Area – 4+acres (weekly mowing area) See Map titled ‘Dam Site’

c) Service Schedule:

i. Spring Cleanup shall occur no later than 1 May, second clean up if necessary between 1 May and 30 November

ii. Fall Clean up shall occur no later than 31 December

6) Field Rototilling – Spring

a) Service Requirement: Field Rototilling

b) Service Area:

i. 0.50 acre

ii. Area to be designated by Technical Point of Contact, downstream of East

Brimfield Dam

i. Rototilling shall occur no later than 1 May

7) Building Power Washing – Mid Summer

a) Service Requirement: Building Power Washing

b) Service Area:

i. 2500 square feet

ii. No map

iii. Power washing will be approximately 2000 square feet on the Project Office;

300 square feet on entry door side of workshop/storage building; 1000 square feet all sides, small garage at East Brimfield Dam. There is no hose bib on the workshop/storage building. Nearest hose bib is 300 feet away, at the Project Office.

i. Power Washing no later than 1 July

8) Roof Gutter Cleaning – Fall

a) Service Requirement: Roof Gutter Cleaning

b) Service Area:

i. 150 linear feet of roof gutter, downspouts (entire gutter system of buildings)

ii. Front and back sides of East Brimfield Dam office building and Storage

Building/Workshop, front

i. No later than 30 November

9) Hedge Trimming

a) Service Requirement: Hedge Trimming

b) Service Area:

i. 200 linear feet of hedges

ii. Alongside dam access road, side of parking lot at East Brimfield Dam (no map)

i. Four times June thru September

10) Rotary Mower

a) Service Requirement: Rotary Mower

b) Service Area: Road and Trail Edges

c) Service Schedule: August, approximatel y 4 acres.

11) Planting Maintenance

a) Service Requirement: Planting Maintenance

b) Service Area:

i. Dam Area

ii. 5000 square feet of plantings, alongside entrance road, steps to office

i. Monthly beginning in May, concluding mid-September. 5 months.

12) Dog Waste Removal

a) Service Requirement: Leaf and Debris (small branches, etc.), dog waste (feces) Cleanup

b) Service Area: (no map)

i. Route 20 Trail Head Parking Lot and 5 Bridge Road Trail Head Parking Lot, East Brimfield Dam, perimeter of these lots

ii. Trails throughout

iii. Doggie Valets (dog waste collection boxes), two; one at East Brimfield Dam and one at Route 20 Parking lot.

c) Service Schedule:

i. biweekly for trails and for two ‘Dog Valet’ collection units, April thru December

(End of Summary of Changes)

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

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