Amendment W912WJ26QA068-0001.pdf

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

Offers 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 electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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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.

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CODE FACILITY CODE

J 1 15

0001 27 MAR 2026

W912WJ

W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND

KO CONTRACTING DIVISION, 696 VIRGINIA ROAD

CONCORD, MA 01742-2751

UNITED STATES

JENNIFER SAMELA, EMAIL: JENNIFER.M.SAMELA@USACE.ARMY.MIL TELEPHONE:

978-318-8324

SCD: PAS:

W912WJ26QA068

23 MAR 2026

SEE CONTINUATION

Amendment is necessary to provide responses to questions from industry and to revise the Performance Work Statement.

Closing is extended until April 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

JENNIFER SAMELA

27 MAR 2026

SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

The following changes have been made:

INFORMATION FROM TO

Response Due Date

03 Apr 2026 06 Apr 2026

Miscellaneous text in this section has been added to:

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION:

Question 1: PWS Section B, Service Task 2 states that the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) may determine that trimming is required in conjunction with maintenance work even when mowing services are not required. Since the Bid Schedule only provides Firm-Fixed-Price CLINs for combined mowing and trimming cycles, how should offerors account for these potential standalone trimming events? Will a separate CLIN be established, or should offerors price this contingency into the standard mowing cycles?

Response 1: The Performance Work Statement will be revised. Trimming will be required in conjunction with mowing services. There will not be a standalone requirement for trimming.

Question 2: PWS Section B, Service Task 3 requires the contractor to remove obvious trash and litter prior to mowing and properly dispose of it in "bulk refuse receptacles". Can the Government clarify if these bulk receptacles are provided by the Government on-site, or if the Contractor is responsible for furnishing their own dumpsters and/or off-site disposal?

Response 2: The Performance Work Statement will be revised. Bulk receptables are located on-site and are available for Contractor use.

Question 3: PWS Section A.5.d requires a Level 3 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to be present at the project site. Given the scale of the 9-acre and 0.25-acre mowing requirements, can the Government confirm if the SSHO may be dual-hatted as the on-site working supervisor or crew lead, provided they meet all EM 385-1-1 requirements?

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Response 3: The SSHO may be the same as the working supervisor or crew lead, provided they meet all requirements.

Question 4: PWS Section B, Equipment 2.b states that the contractor will be required to replace any saplings, trees, or shrubs damaged by their operations, and PWS Section B, Service Task 1 holds the contractor accountable for turf damage. Will the Government conduct a joint pre-performance inspection with the awardee to document existing damage to grounds and vegetation to establish a baseline prior to the start of the Base Year?

Response 4: Per the Performance Work Statement, Service Task, 1. Mowing Requirements, "The Contractor shall survey the park or area and report all damage or vandalism to the TPOC prior to commencement of mowing in each area. Any damage found thereafter by the Government's inspector that has not been previously reported by the Contractor shall be assumed to be damage caused by the Contractor's operation, and shall be repaired, replaced, or deducted from the invoice, as determined by the TPOC, at no cost to the Government". Therefore, the Contractor is responsible for reporting any found damage or vandalism prior to commencing work.

Question 5: PWS Section A.7 mandates that the Contractor's Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel must be physically present for the pre-work conference. For off-site Prime Contractors utilizing local teaming partners for execution, will the Government permit the Prime's Project Manager to attend virtually, provided the designated on-site Quality Control Personnel /Teaming Partner is physically present to oversee the work?

Response 5: Per the Performance Work Statement, 7. Pre-Work Conference, "The Contractor's Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will be physically present to attend this meeting", therefore, attendance virtually is not permitted.

Question 6: Is this solicitation exclusively for disabled veterans or women-owned small businesses?

Response 6: Per the solicitation, block 10, this requirement is set aside for small businesses. The solicitation does not state that this acquisition is set aside for service-disabled veteran owned small businesses, or women-owned small businesses.

Continuation of Description

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

INTERESTED VENDORS SHALL REVIEW THE "ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1" AND "ADDENDUM

TO EVALUATION" FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA. VENDORS ARE

RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THEIR QUOTE SUBMISSION MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS.

FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN QUOTES BEING DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE AND

REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION.

THE MANDATORY SOLICITATION SURVEY SHALL BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND

RETURNED WITH QUOTES. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN QUOTES BEING DEEMED

NON-RESPONSIVE AND REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION.

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

WEST HILL DAM

UXBRIDGE, MA

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

REVISED

A. GENERAL

1. Scope - Furnish all equipment, materials and labor to perform the grounds maintenance services at the West Hill Dam Project, Uxbridge, MA. The West Hill Dam project mowing includes approximately 9 acres of weekly mowing areas and 0.25 acres of biweekly mowing areas.

Services are to be provided in accordance with the following Performance Work Statement.

Work shall be performed in a timely manner and to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) or their representative.

*Note: This work requires the following submittals prior to commencement of work:

ENG Form 6293 Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet (APP)

Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

ENG Form 6282 Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter

First Aid/CPR Certifications

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals and/or products to be used on-site

Applicable licenses and permits

2. Location - The West Hill Dam Project area is in the town of Uxbridge, Massachusetts. The project office is located at 518 East Hartford Avenue in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. Wolf Hill Dike and Sutton St. Gage Station are located in Northbridge, MA.

3. Site Visit - Contact the TPOC, Ronald Woodall (978-318-8595) or Ronald.A.Woodall@usace.

army.mil) to arrange a site visit.

Interested vendors should attend a site visit to confirm understanding of the scope, inspect existing conditions, and familiarize themselves with the site(s) prior to submitting a quote. No extra payment will be allowed for perceived additional work caused by unfamiliarity with site conditions and requirements.

4. Schedule -

a. The base year period of performance shall be from on or after 1 May 2026 through 30 April 2027.

b. In addition, the Government may exercise two optional years with the same scope of services.

Optional year one would include a period of performance from 1 May 2027 to 30 April 2028. Option year two would include a period of performance from 1 May 2028 to 1 November 2028.

c. The first and last mowing cycles will be determined by the TPOC based on weather and growing conditions.

d. Mowing and trimming will not be permitted before sunrise or after sunset or on Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays.

e. All pre-work submittals shall be submitted within 14 days of contract award. The Government reserves up to 7 days for review and acceptance on each submittal/resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall be resubmitted to the Government in an acceptable form within 7 days of the Government's response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing. No field work may proceed prior to the acceptance of pre-work submittals

f. The following table identifies the task number, description, quantity and frequency.

Item # Description QTY Frequency

1 West Hill Dam/Park - Fine Lawn Mowing Approximately 9 acres

20 No more than once weekly, May through October

2 Wolf Hill Dike D and Sutton St. Gaging Station -Rough Mowing

Approximately 0.25 acres

10 No more than once bi-weekly, May through October

5. Safety Requirements

a. 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 OSHA, federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed at the project office or electronically at the following link: https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals /76/EM%20385-1-1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf

Project staff reserve the right to cease work at any time should the safety of employees, Contractors, and/or the public become jeopardized.

b. Accident Prevention Plan - The Contractor shall prepare a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan. The APP must be written by a Competent Person (CP) and document the specific work processes, equipment, materials to be used, hazards and applicable control measures.

The mandatory ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) must be submitted and accepted prior to beginning on site work:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6293_2023Aug31.pdf

A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the prime Contractor to discuss the APP contents with all effected onsite employees. The Prime Contractor is responsible for informing the subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract, the penalties for noncompliance, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

Daily safety meetings shall be held and documented. Records shall be available to the TPOC upon request.

c. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) - An AHA shall be submitted and accepted for each definable feature of work (DFOW) in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-6. A DFOW is defined as any task, which is separate and distinct from other tasks, has separate control requirements, or is identified as different trades or disciplines. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

For a non-mandatory formatted outline of an AHA, see ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis) https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6206_2023Aug24.pdf

d. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Requirements:

The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one person to function as a Level 3, SSHO. A Level 3 SSHO is a designated employee with collateral duty safety and occupational health (SOH) responsibilities that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-3.b and 2-4.b.

Level 3 SSHOs must have training, knowledge, and/or experience identifying hazards and implementing controls for the work being performed.

The SSHO shall be present at the project site and be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Prime Contractor's SOH program. Contractor shall designate all SSHOs on a mandatory ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter):

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6282_2023Aug28.pdf

e. First-Aid and CPR Personnel Requirements: For shifts with multiple employees, provide at least two employees that are certified to administer First Aid and CPR. When employees work alone, they must be certified in First Aid and be provided an effective means of communication to call for assistance in the event of an emergency. Minimum First Aid and CPR qualifications are outlined in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 3-3.

f. Additional Personnel Requirements: Other Competent or Qualified Persons may be required per EM 385-1-1 and/or other sections of this Scope of Work, based on the definable features of work for this project.

g. Accident Reporting: All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor and reported to the TPOC in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Table 2-1.

The mandatory ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the TPOC within seven (7) days of an incident: https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications /EngineerForms/Eng_Form_3394_2021Aug.pdf

h. Employee Exposure Data: The Contractor shall electronically report total employee work hours (including subcontractors) to the TPOC by close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month.

6. Security - The Contractor and all associated sub-contractors will comply with all established security policies at West Hill Dam. The Contractor will notify USACE TPOC when on site. 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.

7. Pre-Work Conference - Prior to the start of any work, the TPOC will schedule and conduct a pre-work conference. The Contractor's Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will be physically present to attend this meeting. The Contractor shall directly oversee all work on the project and the Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel shall have the authority to act on behalf of the Contractor. 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 TPOC 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 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:

Authority of The TPOC and Quality Assurance Inspectors

Contractor's Safety Program (including sub-contractors)

Activity Hazard Analysis

Accident Prevention Plan (ENG Form 6293)

SSHO Requirements

Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

Correspondence, Communication and Administrative Procedures

Invoice and Payment

8. Submittals - Although the Government reviews submissions required by this Performance Work Statement, it is emphasized that the Contractor's work must be completed using proper internal controls and review procedures. The Government reserves up to 7 days for review and acceptance on each submittal/resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall resubmit to the Government in an acceptable form within 7 days of the Government's response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing.

The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted to the TPOC for review and must be accepted by the Government.

a. Pre-work Submittals: Submitted within 14 days of contract award. Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work

ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet)

Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter)

First Aid/CPR Certifications

b. Other Submittals:

Safety meetings - submitted upon request throughout the term of contract

Compiled employee work hours - submitted monthly throughout the term of the contract

9. Contractor Conduct - Contractor and employees must comply with Title 36 Federal Rules and Regulations.

10. Payment - The Contractor shall furnish the TPOC with one invoice per month, identifying the contract number, number of man hours on property, and stating the amount of services completed during the month, identified by item number and quantity. Payment shall be made monthly for the actual services performed at the applicable contract unit price. Must include contract number on invoice.

Invoices may be mailed or emailed to the TPOC:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

518 East Hartford Ave.

Uxbridge, MA 01569

Ronald Woodall: Ronald.A.Woodall@usace.army.mil

B. 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 TPOC shall provide the Contractor with a preferred sequence, or order, of work. The Contractor must provide sufficient personnel and equipment to accomplish services stated in the contract. 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 TPOC in advance of actual schedule changes. Mowing and trimming will not be permitted before 7:00 AM or after 3:30 PM, unless approved in advance by the TPOC. No mowing will be done on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays unless approved in advance by the TPOC.

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 TPOC immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractors' operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the TPOC 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 TPOC, 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.

Note: At least one (1) of the Contractor employees on site shall be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with project staff.

b. Employee Conduct - The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the Contractor's employees strictly comply with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, and all 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(s).

Examples of unbecoming actions or conduct include but are not limited to the following:

i. Cursing, harassment, or discrimination of and/or unwarranted physical contact with visitors, USACE personnel, or other contractors

ii. Recurring written and/or verbal complaints from visitors, USACE personnel, or other contractors.

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on USACE property.

c. Removal of Contractor's Employees - The TPOC may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the TPOC, who endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition is such that it would impair the employee's ability to satisfactorily perform assigned work. Notification to the Contractor shall be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification shall be verbal or by telephone, and shall be confirmed in writing as soon as possible.

No such removal, however, will reduce the Contractor's obligation to perform all work required under this contract, and immediate replacement will be made as required. 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.

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 ensure compliance with the scope of work. The Contractor or his representative must be able to commit personnel, equipment, and resources to correct deficiencies. 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 TPOC 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 TPOC. 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 for work not corrected with the time permitted.

6. Changes To Frequency and/or Quantities

The Government reserves the option, should it become necessary, to decrease or increase service frequencies and/or facility quantities in any or all designated project areas. The Government may also, at any time during the duration of this contract, close any property or portion of the property and delete any subsequent service in the closed property or area. The Contractor shall be given adequate notification to prepare for either contingency. This decrease or increase will be deducted from or paid for in accordance with the bidding schedule or a negotiated cost. Any increase in quantity or frequency of services must be negotiated with the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not perform any additional services until the issuance of a formal modification signed by the Contracting Officer. In addition, the TPOC may, on special occasions decide to reschedule a service frequency in order to avoid conflict with visitation or unnecessary expense. The Contractor shall be given at least 24 hours' notice. The quantity of frequencies of individual tasks in the contract are estimated, they are not guaranteed.

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. A regular schedule of preventive maintenance must be followed on all equipment.

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 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 resodding 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 lawn and garden tractors; push mowers, weed eaters and other small 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.

3. Equipment Storage

No Government space or facilities shall be provided under this contract.

Service Task

1. Mowing Requirements

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 TPOC prior to commencement of mowing in each area.

Any damage found thereafter by the Government's inspector that has not been previously reported by the Contractor shall be assumed to be damage caused by the Contractor's operation, and shall be repaired, replaced, or deducted from the invoice, as determined by the TPOC, at no cost to the Government.

2. Trimming Requirements

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 in conjunction with weekly fine lawn mowing. Trimming shall be accomplished around all vertical objects such as against buildings, guard posts, fences, tables, trash receptacles, hose bibs, grills, etc. Trimming shall be done at a minimum each time mowing is performed. The TPOC may determine that area/facility trimming is required in conjunction with

Trimming shall be conducted in maintenance work and that mowing services are not required.

such a manner as there is no damage to the turf or any damage to concrete edges, signs, fences, or trees.

3. Grounds Cleaning

Grounds cleaning will be performed before 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 provided by the Government at

.West Hill Dam

Service Locations

1. West Hill Dam - See Informational Map Figure #1

i. Area surrounding the office building

ii. Both sides of the access road from the entrance gate to the office building

iii. Turnaround at the flagpole

iv. Area behind the project office and storage garage

v. Area near the picnic shelter along the river channel

2. Park Recreation Area - See Informational Map Figure #2

i. Lawns in and around the roadsides

ii. Fee booth parking lot

iii. Park host campsites

iv. Main parking lots

v. Picnic areas

vi. Beachside lawns

3. Wolf Hill Dike D, Northbridge, MA - See Informational Map Figure #3

i. Both sides of the Dike

Wolf Hill Dike D has a roughly 6ft high 40 degree slope on each side and soft ground. Grass cutting on slope should be done with string trimmer only.

4. Sutton Street Gage Station, Northbridge, MA - See Informational Map Figure #4

i. Small patch of lawn surrounding the concrete tower station

Service Requirements

1. ITEM NO. 1 - West Hill Dam/Park - Fine Lawn Mowing - Mowing, Trimming, and Grounds Cleaning

a. Service Requirement:

i. Mowing

ii. Trimming

iii. Grounds Cleaning

b. Service Area:

i. 9 acres (approximately) - See Informational Map Figures # 1 & 2

c. Service Schedule:

i. Weekly

ii. Start in May for approximately 20 weeks.

iii. Specific start date to be coordinated with the TPOC.

2. ITEM NO 2. - Wolf Hill Dike D and Sutton St. Gaging Station -Rough Mowing

a. Service Requirement:

i. Mowing

ii. Trimming

iii. Grounds Cleaning

b. Service Area:

i. 0.25 acres (approximately) - See Informational Map Figures # 3 & 4

c. Service Schedule:

i. Bi-weekly (twice per month) Start in May for approximately 10 mowing cycles.

ii. Specific start date to be coordinated with the TPOC.

ATTACHMENTS: Please refer to the attachments included with this solicitation for additional information.