WFO_PUB_SOW_for_Lawn_Care_2024.docx

NWS – PUEBLO

Statement of Work Lawn Service and other grounds keeping Requirements

Rev. 03/17/2024

Scope:

The contractor shall provide all personnel, tools, equipment, materials and supervision for the duties required to care for all of the grounds within the boundaries of the Weather Forecast Office as described in this statement of work. Cutting equipment blades shall be sharp to ensure a high quality cut and minimize disease. Regular mow appx. 1.9 acres, field mow appx..7 acres

Location:

National Weather Service 3 Eaton Way Pueblo, CO 81001

Description of Work: The Contractor shall; Weekly Mow :

1. Shall be weekly from approximately first week in May to last week in September.

2. Mowing shall be with a (reel/rotary/mulching) mower.

3. Mowing height will be no lower than 3 inches in accordance to grass type and variety.

4. Mow all grassy areas as shown on the attached drawing.

5. Trim with a string trimmer around the fences, buildings, driveway, sidewalks, equipment and other stationary objects. Care should be exercised to prevent damage to existing trees, shrubs, bushes and other obstructions. Clippings will be left on the lawn as long as no readily visible clumps remain on the grass surface 24 hours after moving. Otherwise, clippings will be collected and removed by the contractor.

6. Remove weeds and grasses by hand or mechanical means in shrubbery areas or mulch covered areas. Clean all clippings from sidewalks, curbs, and roadways immediately after mowing and/or trimming.

Requested Mow:

1. Field Mow shall be performed up to three times a year from May to September per request, area as shown on the attached drawing.

2. Mow with brush hog or similar equipment field area during the mowing season that is not mowed weekly. Field areas are shown on attached drawings.

3. Mowing height will be no lower than 3 inches in accordance to grass type and variety.

4. Trim with a string trimmer around fencing, equipment and other stationary objects in the field area when field mowed.

5. Clean all clippings from sidewalks, curbs, and roadways immediately after mowing and/or trimming.

Additional Requirements:

The Contractor shall:

1. Prune and trim all trees and shrubbery in the Spring and Fall. Shrubs will be pruned to ensure proper informal shape, fullness, and bloom. Tree pruning is limited to branches below twenty (20) feet in height. The contractor will remove all debris.

2. Fertilize lawn; treat for weeds, crabgrass and insects in the weekly mow area only IAW industry standards. These applications shall follow a schedule of:

a. Spring - Pre-emergent, broadleaf weed and crabgrass control.

b. Summer insect control (including grubs) application.

c. Fall - Fertilize and broadleaf weed control

3. At the beginning of mowing season the lawn sprinkler system shall be made ready for lawn irrigation.

4. At the end of the mowing season the lawn sprinkler system shall be winterized per manufacturer’s instructions.

Additional Work Outside the Statement of Work Additional work not covered in specifications, may be required upon request by the MIC. However, no additional work shall be performed without advance approval by the Contracting Officer and a modification to the contract. Contractor will be compensated for the additional work at an hourly rate.

Inspections and Acceptance:

The MIC or their designee has designated authority to make a full inspection to see that the contract is completed per the statement of work. The contractor will be notified before departure if any items are sub-standard.

Local Point of Contact:

The local point of contact is the MIC, Charlie Woodrum (719) 948-9429 Ext. 642 or Denise Garduno (719) 948-9429 Ext. 221.

Terms of SOW:

1. The Contractor will bill on a monthly basis in arrears for the service provided.

2. The contractor, if remotely located, shall designate a representative local to the contract with contact numbers, for the government's local representative to communicate with about the quality or work, progress, and technical details of the project.

3. The government reserves the right to waive lawn care or request lawn care to ensure the grounds keep a well-maintained appearance.

4. The Contractor shall ensure that all debris is cleaned up before they leave.

5. The Contractor shall ensure that no hoses or tools are left out or placed (used) in such a way that they become a trip hazard or impede normal access to the buildings and property.

6. The Contractor will follow all Federal, State, and Local regulations.

7. The Contractor is responsible for the clean-up and remediation of any chemical/compound spills he made.

8. Upon arrival, the Contractor and/or employee shall sign in on the security log sheet when entering the property and shall sign out before leaving the property. Description of the work completed shall be included on the sign in sheet.

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