S208--Landscaping Jesse Brown VA

Statement of Work

Jesse Brown VAMC Lawncare

Jesse Brown VAMC seek well qualified horticulturist to provide all labor, materials, protective clothing, supervision, to perform professional landscaping care and improve lawncare and flowering on the campus at 820 South Damen, Chicago, IL 60612-3728. This work is to: Remove Winter debris, prepare lawn, and garden for Spring planting. Remove dead trees and branches, spray for plant infestation, and plant health, advise the facility on need for tree planting.

To spot plant grass where needed, maintain the lawn. Plant and maintain flowers Spring, Summer, through Fall. Prepare Spring flowers during Fall To remove and control weeds, fertilize and maintain according to industry practices outlined by Illinois Landscape contractors Association, The Professional Grounds Maintenance Society, and Associated Landscape Contractors of America. Any conflict with these Standards the COR shall decide on behalf of JBVAMC.

Area to be serviced is identified on VA Site plan (Approx. 61,291 SQ. FT. ): Ogden area Building 5 (Police Training Center), North around to Polk (including building 15, 18, 21),covering grounds and planters to Damen (turning Southbound) Avenue: including Area 23, and 46 [Oxygen tower(currently under construction)] and bus shelter. Continuing South down Damen Avenue Covering: Lawn, flower area, bus area, and planters to Temp Building (Bldg. # 32). Then, area Westbound from Temp Bldg. to West end of (stopping at Parking facility) Taylor Pavilion (Bldg. 11A). This includes all bushes, planters, and flowering areas.

VA shall supply water hose.