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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

Tree Maintenance BASE YEAR

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Tree Maintenance BASE YEAR POP: 1 February 2016 - 31 January 2017 FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0010471971-0005

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Remove Trees with Stump 0"-17"

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Remove Trees with Stump 18"-23"

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Remove Trees with Stump 24"-35"

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Remove Trees with Stump 36"-48"

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Remove Trees with Stump 49" Over

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Prune Trees 12"-17"

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Provide 2 Man Crew, Bucket Truck

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Emergency Work

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Non-Emergency Work

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Debris Removal

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CMRA

Contractor is required to enter all contractor data into Contract Manpower Reporting (CMR) system. Data must be accurate, complete and entered into the CMR prior to 31 October. The reporting period will be from POP: 1 February 2016 – 31 January 2017.

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Tree Maintenance OPTION YEAR 1 POP: 1 February 2017 - 31 January 2018

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Tree Maintenance OPTION YEAR 2 POP: 1 February 2018 - 31 January 2019.

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CMRA Contractor is required to enter all contractor data into Contract Manpower Reporting (CMR) system. Data must be accurate, complete and entered into the CMR prior to 31 October. The reporting period will be from POP: 1 February 2018 - 31 January 2019.

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Tree Maintenance OPTION YEAR 3 POP: 1 February 2019 - 31 January 2020

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Tree Maintenance OPTION YEAR 4 POP: 1 February 2020 - 31 January 2021.

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6 Month Option to Extend Services In accordance with FAR Clause 52.217-8. Contractor shall assume full responsibility for Tree Maintenance Services in accordance with the PWS in support of Fort Lee, VA in strict compliance with all specifications, terms and conditions, and all other provisions contained herein. Period of Performance will be from 1 February 2021 - 31 July 2021.

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement (PWS) For

TREE MAINTENANCE AND LANDSCAPING

(PRUNING, CUTTING, CHIPPING STUMPS)

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. General.

1.1 Scope of Work. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform tree maintenance and landscaping(not limited but includes pruning, cutting, and chipping stumps) as defined in this Performance Work Statement except as Specified in section C-3 as government furnished property and services at Fort Lee, Virginia. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Locations and Description of Installation. Fort Lee is located twenty-three (23) miles south of Richmond, Virginia. The installation is bounded on the west by the City of Petersburg and on the east and southeast by the City of Hopewell and Prince George County. Tree maintenance and landscaping projects will be designated by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will constitute the exact locations of the required work.

1.3 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

The Government reserves the right to extend the term of this contract at the prices set forth in Section B in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in clause 52.217-9 entitled, “Option to Extend the Term of the Contact”.

1.4 Contractor Personnel.

1.4.1 Personnel. The Contractor shall provide the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the project manager and alternate to the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days of receipt of Notice of Award. The Contractor shall provide notice, in writing, to the Contracting Officer three (3) working days in advance of any change of project manager or alternate. The project manager and alternate shall be able to understand, speak, read, and write the English language. The work shall be executed in the best and most workmanlike manner by qualified and efficient mechanics skilled in their respective trades and in accordance with the specifications and applicable drawings.

1.4.2 Project Manager. The Contractor shall provide a designated onsite project manager or an alternate project manager who bears responsibility for the performance of all work and who has full authority to act for the Contractor on all contractual performance matters related to the daily operations for this service and must be available during the normal hours of operation as specified in paragraph C.1.4. This individual shall be responsible for the supervision, overall administration, and coordination of the required services.

1.4.3 Alternate. An alternate shall be designated to act for the Project Manager when work is being performed at hours other than as listed in C.1.4 below or during absences such as illness, vacation, etc.

1.4.4 Response Time. The Project Manager or alternate shall return all calls from the Contracting Officer, or Government representative within 1 hour during normal working hours (7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday.

1.4.5 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.

1.4.6 Other Personnel. The Contractor shall provide only personnel who are legally entitled to work in the United States to accomplish work and services specified herein.

1.4.7 Contractor Identification. Each Contractor employee shall wear a Contractor furnished, visible, identifying badge on the outside of their clothing which shall include as a minimum, the person’s name, recent photograph, and name of the Contractor. Each Contractor vehicle shall be marked with the Contractor’s name or logo.

1.4.8 Conflict of Interest. The Contractor shall not use, for work under this contract, off duty QAE’s, monitors, or any other Government personnel whose employment could result in a conflict of interest with DoD 5500.7-R.

1.4.9 Security Training Requirements:

1.4.8.1 Personnel Security Training. The Contractor shall ensure, 100% of employees complete Anti-Terrorism (AT)-Level 1 training within 25 days of employment and annually thereafter. Once training has been completed, the contractor shall ensure that copies of the completed certificates are provided to the COR for inclusion in the COR contract file. AT-Level 1 training is available at https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at/.

1.4.8.2 AT Level I Training: All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas 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. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 15 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.

1.4.8.3 iWATCH Training: The contractor, and all associated sub-contractors, shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Antiterrorism Officer (ATO)). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. 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 COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

1.4.8.4 Security. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the security of their property.

1.5 Installation Access:

1.5.1 General Access Requirements: The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA and/or local policy.

1.5.2 RAPIDGate:

1.5.2.1 Background: Effective July 2, 2007, Fort Lee implemented more restrictive access procedures affecting non-military personnel who require routine access to the installation. In order to streamline access specifically for our vendors, contractors, sub-contractors and service providers, we are also implementing a new standardized entry protocol called the RAPIDGate Program. This program is for all new and existing vendors, contractors, sub-contractors, and service providers who require routine access to Fort Lee and desire a faster and more efficient method to access the installation.

1.5.2.2 RAPIDGate Program: The RAPIDGate ("Registered And Previously ID'd") Program, provided by Eid Passport, Inc. is just one of several steps Fort Lee is undertaking to comply with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12). The Program is designed to enhance the ability of vendors, contractors, sub-contractors, and service providers to access Fort Lee under the more restrictive security changes. The RAPIDGate Program will provide a standardized background check, an identification badge and entry procedures that improve security while at the same time provide quicker access to the installation. The RAPIDGate program is estimated to save company employees 30-60 minutes per visit. The RAPIDGate identification badge will be valid for a period of twelve (12) months. At the end of the 12 month period, the vendor company will be given an opportunity to renew enrollment in the program. Contractors that have been issued a Common Access Card (CAC) are not required to participate in the RAPIDGate Program. Questions about Fort Lee RAPIDGate program should be addressed to info@rapidgate.com with the subject line RE: RAPIDGate Program.

1.5.2.3 RAPIDGate Enrollment: Companies that service the Fort Lee can enroll in the RAPIDGate Program by calling 1-877-RAPIDGATE (1-877-727-4342). Once the company has enrolled, their employees can register at the self-service Registration Stations located at the Lee Gate Visitor Center. There is an annual company and per employee fee associated RAPIDGate program. Furthermore, the information collected runs a 10- year felony background screen, other criminal screens, and validates the Social Security number. The RAPIDGate Program also verifies that the individual is legally eligible to work in the United States. The process from company enrollment to the employee receiving their badge is approximately two (2) weeks.

1.6 Quality Control

1.6.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control plan 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. As a minimum, the contractor shall develop quality control procedures that address the areas identified in Technical Exhibit 1, “Performance Requirements Summary”. After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s p performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must 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).

1.6.3 Government Remedies: The contracting officer shall follow FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items” or 52.246-4, “Inspection of Services-Fixed Price” for contractor’s failure to perform satisfactory services or failure to correct non-conforming services.

1.7 Recognized Holidays:

1.8 Hours of Operation/Place of Performance: The contractor is responsible for conducting tree maintenance between the hours of (7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this statement of work when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential.

1.9 Type of Contract: The government anticipates award of a single Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ), Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) task order contract.

1.10 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, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), 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.

1.111 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) is identified below:

Mr. Raymond McClenny, Directorate of Public Works, Fort Lee, Virginia

The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.12 Environmental. Fort Lee’s Environmental Special Conditions (ESC) Package dated November 2013 (or most current version) must be followed in the completion of this contract and must be given to the contractor bidding on and awarded this Contract. The ESC will be provided as an attachment to the solicitation.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

PWS – Performance Work Statement

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): A representative from the requiring activity assigned by the Contracting Officer to perform surveillance and to act as liaison to the contractor

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

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

Quality Control. Those actions taken by a contractor to control the performance of services so that they meet the requirements of the PWS.

Quality Assurance. Those actions taken by the government to assure services meet the requirements of the Performance Work Statement.

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3 Government Furnished Property, Equipment and Services.

3.1 General. The Directorate of Engineering and Public Works provides a section of Contractor staging area located at 40th and E Ave for storage of equipment based on space availability.

3.2 Maps/Drawings. The Government will furnish installation maps and drawings that will show the location of work to be done. A site visit will be conducted, if necessary.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4 Contractor-Furnished Items.

4.1 The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, repair parts, materials and supplies as required doing the work as stated in the delivery order or in the technical requirements as specified herein.

PART 5A

SPECIFIC TASKS

TREE MAINTENANCE

GENERAL

1. SCOPE: This specification covers the general requirements for tree maintenance. Specific requirements are covered by the applicable detailed specifications.

2. SCHEDULING AND COORDINATION:

2.1 The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative at least 24 hours prior to beginning any work. Tree pruning and removal shall be accomplished during normal duty hours 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday except Federal Holidays, unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

2.2 Trees to be maintained and trees with stump to be removed will be identified on individual delivery orders.

2.3 No trucks or heavy equipment shall be permitted off hard surface roads without first obtaining permission from the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

2.4 All work involving use of tools or equipment which would tend to interfere with any interment service or ceremony conducted in the immediate vicinity of the work sites shall cease until the service or ceremony has been complete. Any plant debris, personnel or equipment that would interfere with said service or ceremony shall be removed prior to the event. A schedule of ceremonies and/or interments will be provided to the Contractor the day prior to said events.

3. INSPECTOR REPORTS: The Contractor shall include in all invoices for payment a signed Tree Maintenance Inspection Report (TE-2). These reports shall be signed by a Government Inspector or COR. Failure to obtain signed inspection reports will release the Government from any obligation to pay for services claimed but not documented by a signed inspection report.

4. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: Provide any and all tree maintenance equipment necessary to meet these specifications in a professional and expedient manner and within the designated time frame. This includes equipment such as “bucket trucks” or “aerial man lifts”, which may be needed to correctly prune certain tree specimens. Do not use tree or lineman’s “climber’s spikes” on any trees except those that will be removed.

5. SAFETY:

5.1 GENERAL: Conduct all operations in the best workmanlike manner and operate in accordance with all national or local fire and safety codes, laws, rules, regulations, and ANSI Z133.1; wear reflective bright orange vests while conducting operations in roadways; and do not cause a potential hazard to drivers, pedestrians, or contractor’s and Government’s personnel or Government property.

5.2 CLOSING STREETS: When operations in connection with contract work necessitate the closing of roads, streets, and parking lots, arrangements will have to be made for such. The COR will make the arrangements. Any total street closing will require a 10 working day notice to Fort Lee before any work can be started.

5.3 WARNING SIGNS AND BARRICADES: Place suitable warning signs near the work site and 50 feet ahead of the work for alerting approaching traffic from both directions. All other devices such as portable stands for flashing lights, cones or other types of delineator and separators between traffic and work areas shall be furnished, erected, maintained, moved and removed by the Contractor subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer or COR. Take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and the safety of the public. All barricades, warning signs, lights, temporary signals and other protective devices shall conform to the requirements of the ANSI D6.1, and all special provisions pertaining to such devices in this contract.

6. REPAIR OF DAMAGED GROUNDS: Repair by filling with topsoil and packing to original grade, raking level, and seeding any grassed areas which are damaged by the Contractor. Repairs shall be completed within five working days of each specific instance of damage.

7. REMOVING TREES WITH STUMPS: Remove trees, including stumps and surface roots, as indicated in the bid schedule. If a tree falls between sizes (diameter at breast height) as listed in the bid schedule, then place the tree in the next larger size. For example, place a 17 ½ inch diameter tree in the 18-23 inch size. This rule applies to all size trees except that any tree size over 49” inches shall be place in the 49” and over. Remove stumps and surface roots to a depth of 6-8 inches below ground level. The resulting depressions shall be filled and packed with topsoil. The on-site excavated soil may be used to fill depressions only if all wood chips, roots, rocks or any other object larger than 1 inch in any dimension is first removed. Rake fertilizer (10-10-10) into the top 2 inches of soil at the rate of 20 pounds per 1000 sq. ft., and then uniformly apply certified seed at 3 pounds/100 sq.ft. and lightly rake into the soil over the entire disturbed area from which stumps and roots were remove. Mulch the seeded area with 1-2 inches of straw. Where a stump grinder is used, rake up and remove all wood chips. Remove and dispose of all wood, and all other debris at off-post locations as required by local municipalities, unless otherwise authorized by the Contacting Officer or COR. With the exception of stump removal and grounds repairs, complete all work, including debris removal, at the site of any one tree removal complete prior to initiating the next tree removal or pruning.

8. PRUNING OF TREES:

8.1 Do not use lineman’s “climber’s spikes” on trees to be pruned. Remove all dead, dying, diseased, obstructing, (in terms of normal traffic in the vicinity of the tree), and weak branches and suckers, as well as selective thinning to lessen wind resistance. The removal of such described branches is to include those on the main trunks, as well as those inside the leaf area. On mature (12-inch size and greater) deciduous trees remove all limbs and suckers from the tree trunks up to the first branch of at least 3-inch diameter, and provide a minimum clearance height of 8 feet from ground level under the entire tree canopy. Remove all visible girdling roots as follows: Cut the root at either end, notch the root in the center with a chisel and remove the entire root without injuring the bark or parent stem. Inspect old injuries, those not closing properly, or where the callus growth is not already completely established. All tree limbs over family quarters shall be removed to provide a minimum clearance of 8 feet from the highest point on the roof. All debris from this operation shall be removed from the roof.

8.2 All cuts shall be made sufficiently close to the trunk or parent limb, without cutting into the branch collar or leaving a protruding stub, so that closure can readily start under normal conditions. Clean cuts shall be made at all times. Branches larger than 2 inches in diameter shall be undercut then cut off just outside the undercut to prevent stripping bark.

8.3 All pruning debris shall be removed from the installation on the same day that the debris is generated.

8.4 Reduce the tops, sides, under branches or individual limbs of the trees as needed so that a symmetrical appearance and/or shape typical of the species is maintained or promoted.

8.5 Remove one or all crossed or rubbing branches when practicable.

8.6 Remove smaller limbs and twigs in such a manner as to leave the foliage pattern evenly distributed.

8.7 Remove all suckers.

8.8 Avoid cutting-back large limbs to the point of small side branches or suckers (instead, drop to a main crotch, if the tree’s symmetry can be maintained).

8.9 SHORT CUTS: Removal of entire or large portions of healthy, sound limbs simply because the Contractor chooses not to provide the necessary equipment or labor to remove only the dead or dying terminal portions of said limbs is prohibited.

8.10 Contact the Contracting Officer or COR prior to the pruning or “cut-back” of any tree if said pruning or cut-back will severely reduce the surface area of the tree by more than 25 percent.

8.11 Note and report in writing the presence of any tree structural weakness, disease conditions, decayed trunk or branches, and split crotches or branches to the Contracting Officer or COR and recommend corrective measures (especially where such tree defects pose a hazard to installation personnel or property).

SECTION 5B

LANDSCAPING

GENERAL

1. SCOPE: This specification covers the general requirements for the grass seeding and turf repair.

2. MATERIALS:

2.1 SEED: Seed shall be certified seed to be the latest season’s crop and shall be delivered in original sealed packages bearing the producer’s guaranteed analysis for percentages of mixtures and pure live seed. Seed shall be labeled in conformance with U.S. Department of Agriculture rules and regulations under the Federal Seed Act. Seed that has become wet, moldy, or otherwise damaged will not be acceptable.

2.1.1 SEED MIXTURE: Seed with the following minimum percentage by weight of pure live seed shall be furnished.

Seed Type: Kentucky 31 Fescue

2.2 FERTILIZER: Fertilizer shall be commercial grade, free flowing, and uniform in composition and shall bear the manufacturer’s guaranteed statement of analysis. Fertilizer shall contain a minimum percentage of 10 percent nitrogen, 10 percent available phosphoric acid, and 10 percent potash. When a low release nitrogen forms are used in the fertilizer mixture, they shall be derived from sulfur coated urea, urea formaldehyde, plastic or polymer coated prills, or isobuylenediurea.

2.3 MULCH: Mulch shall be straw or hay mulch.

2.3.1 Straw shall be stalks from oats, wheat, rye, barley, or rice that are free from noxious weeds, mold, or other objectionable material. Straw shall be in an air-dry condition.

2.3.2 Hay shall be native hay, sudan-grass hay, brooms edge hay, or other herbaceous mowings, free from noxious weeds, mold, or other objectionable material. Hay shall be in an air –dry condition.

2.4 TOPSOIL: Natural, friable sandy loam or silt loam topsoil, shall be furnished. Topsoil shall be free from roots, stones, and other materials that hinder grading, planting, and manufacturing operations, and free objectionable weed seeds and toxic substances. All topsoil necessary to complete the work shall be furnished by the Contractor from sources off the Government reservations.

3. SUBMITTAL:

3.1 WORK SCHEDULE: The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or COR at least 24 clock hours prior to beginning of work. All work shall be accomplished during normal duty hours, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays, unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer, in accordance with contract.

3.2 Daily Log: The Contractor shall maintain a weekly report (TE-2). A copy of TE-2 shall be filed with the Contracting Officer or COR on a weekly basis on each delivery order as long as work is being accomplished. Failure to submit these reports will release the Government from any obligation to pay for services claimed but not documented by an inspection report.

4. PREPARATION OF GROUND SURFACE:

4.1 GENERAL: Equipment in good condition, shall be provided for the proper preparation of the ground and for handling and placing all materials. A list of equipment to be used by contractor shall be submitted to Contracting Officer or COR for approval within 15 days of notice to proceed.

4.2 GRADING: Previously established grades shall be maintained on the areas to be treated in a true and even condition; necessary repairs shall be made to previously graded areas. Where grades have not been established, the areas shall be graded as show, and all surfaces shall be left in an even and properly compacted condition to prevent formation of depressions. Finished grade shall be such that after subsequent treatment, i.e., tillage, top soiling, and planting, the planting grade will join 1 inch below adjoining surfaced grade or walks, curbs, etc.

5. OBTAINING TOPSOIL: Prior to stripping, rank growth of vegetation’s tones, and debris that might interfere with grading or later tillage operations shall be removed from the topsoil to be used. Where topsoil is made available on areas to be graded, the topsoil shall be removed to the required depth prior to grading operations, and stockpiled separately from other excavated material unless the topsoil is to be disturbed immediately.

6. PLACING TOPSOIL: Topsoil shall have an adjusted PH of 6.5 and shall be distributed uniformly and spread evenly to an average thickness of 3 inches, with a minimum thickness of 2 inches. Topsoil shall be spread so that planting can proceed with little additional soil preparation or tillage. Surface irregularities resulting from top soiling or other operations shall be leveled to prevent depressions. Grade shall be adjusted to assure that planted grade will be 1 inch below adjoining grade of any surfaced area in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 4.2; Grading. Topsoil shall not be placed where the sub grade is frozen, excessively wet, extremely dry, excessively compacted, or in a condition detrimental to the proposed planting or grading. Soil compacted by construction equipment or soil on compacted cut slopes or grades shall be pulverized to a minimum depth of 2 inches by disking and plowing before applying topsoil.

7. PLANTING SEED:

7.1 GENERAL: Seed shall be broadcast uniformly by approved sowing equipment at the rate of 3 pounds per 1,000 square feet over a designated area. One half of the seed shall be sown in one direction, and the remainder shall be sown at right angles to the first sowing. The seed shall be covered to an average depth of ¼ inch by means of spike-tooth harrow, cultipaker, or other approved device. Seed shall not be broadcast when winds are above 10 miles per hour.

8. MULCH:

8.1 GENERAL: Mulch shall be spread uniformly in a continuous blanket, using 1 ½ tons per acre.

9. PAYMENT: No separate payment will be made for landscape work (seeding, fertilizer, topsoil, or mulch) and all costs in connection therewith shall be included in the overall cost of the work being performed by delivery order.

SECTION 5C

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1. GENERAL: The work covered by this section consists of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment to perform all work required for the prevention of environmental pollution during and as the result of construction operation under this contract. For the purpose of this specification, environmental pollution is defined as the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances or importance to human life or affect other species of importance to man. The control of environmental pollution requires consideration of air, water, and land, and involves noise, and solid waste management, as well as other pollutants.

2. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: The Contactor and his subcontractors shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental pollution control and abatement in effect on the date of this solicitation, as well as the specific requirements stated elsewhere in the contract specifications.

3. NOTIFICATION: The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of any non-compliance with the foregoing provisions and the action to be taken. The Contractor shall, after receipt of such notice, immediately take corrective action. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to any such stop order shall be made the subject of a claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages by the Contractor unless it is later determined that the Contractor was in compliance.

4. SUBCONTRACTORS: Compliance with the provisions of this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

5. PROTECTION OF LAND RESOURCES:

5.1 GENERAL: The land resources within the project boundaries and outside the limits of permanent work shall be preserved in their present condition or be restored to a condition after completion of construction that will appear to be natural and not detract from the appearance of the project. Insofar as possible, the Contractor shall confine construction activities to areas defined by the plans and specifications.

5.2 PROTECTION OF TREES RETAINED:

5.2.1 Tops, trunks, and roots of all existing trees shall be protected at all times. No ropes, cables, or guys shall be fastened to or attached at any existing trees for anchorages, unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer or COR. Where such special emergency use is permitted, the Contractor shall first adequately wrap the trunk with a sufficient thickness of burlap or rags over which softwood cleats shall be tied before any rope, cable, or wire is placed. The Contractor shall in any event be responsible for any damage resulting from such use. Where, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, trees may possibly be defaced, bruised, injured, or other wise damaged by the Contractor’s equipment or by other operations, the Contracting Officer may direct the Contractor to protect such trees by placing boards, planks, or poles around them.

5.2.2 Except for areas shown on the plans to be cleared, the Contractor shall not deface, injure, or destroy trees or shrubs, nor remove or cut them without special authority from the Contracting Officer. Existing nearby trees shall not be used for anchorage unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer.

5.2.3 No protective devices, signs, utility boxes or other objects shall be nailed to trees to be retained on the site.

5.3 RESTORATION OF LANDSCAPE DAMAGE: Any trees or other landscape feature scarred or damaged by the Contractor’s operation shall be restored. The Contracting Officer or COR will decide what method of restoration shall be used, and whether damaged trees shall be treated or removed and disposed of. All scars made on trees, indicated on the plans to remain, and all cuts for the removal of limbs larger than 1 inch in diameter shall be coated as soon as possible with an approved tree wound dressing. All trimming or pruning shall be performed in an approved manner by experienced workmen with saws or pruning shears. Tree trimming with axes shall not be permitted. Where tree climbing is necessary, the use of climbing spurs shall not be permitted. Trees that are to remain, either within or outside established clearing limits, that are subsequently damaged by the Contractor and are beyond saving in the opinion of the Contracting Officer or COR, shall be immediately removed and replaced with a nursery-grown tree of the same species. Replacement trees shall measure no less than 2” in diameter at 6 inches above the ground level.

6. IMPLEMENTATION: Prior to commencement of the work, the Contractor shall meet with representatives of the Contracting Officer to develop mutual understandings relative to compliance with these provisions and administration of the environmental pollution control program.

7. PAYMENT: No separate payment will be made for Environmental Protection and all costs in connection therewith shall be included in the overall cost of the work being performed by delivery order.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6.0. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS: The following issues of the publications listed below, referred to hereafter by basic designation only, form a part of this specification and supplement detailed sections to the extend indicated by the references thereto:

American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

D6.1-1978 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control – Devices for Streets and Highways or Current Version

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

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