GROUNDS AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT SERVICES

Solicitation No. SAQMMA11R0148 GROUNDS AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT SERVICES **THIS IS A 100% HUBZONE SET ASIDE This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is SAQMMA11R0148 and is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). This acquisition is 100% Hub Zone set aside. The associated National American Industrial Classification Standards (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561730. All interested offerors should review the below requirements and submit a proposal in accordance with Section 52.212-1 as stated in the requirement below: The Government intends to award a single Indefinite Delivery - Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract for Performance-based contracting, as defined in FAR 37.101, and means structuring all aspects of the acquisition around the purpose of the work to be performed as opposed to either the manner by which the work is to be performed or based on broad and imprecise statement of work. Task Orders written under this IDIQ contract will be firm-fixed for the US Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Administration, Office of Logistics Management. The base period of performance will be one year from date of award with three one-year options. The Facility Services acquisition will provide Grounds and Maintenance Support Services to include grounds maintenance, snow removal, landscaping at the International Chancery Center located in Washington, DC. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will require submission of a technical and price proposal. Evaluations and award will be on the lowest price technically acceptable offeror. All questions concerning the Request for Proposal shall be received by 2:00 pm, EST, Thursday, May 10, 2012. Please submit questions related to the solicitation to Rosalind Hicks via e-mail @hicksrm2@state.gov. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Proposals should be received by 12:00 pm, EST, Friday, May 18, 2012 in accordance with section 52.212-1, to be considered for award. It is highly recommended that ALL prospective offerors review the associated documents, attached, before submission of proposals. GENERAL This is a performance-base contract, as defined by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.101. The Contractor shall provide, in accordance with issued Task Order (TO's), ground maintenance, landscaping, and snow and ice removal services at the Department of State International Chancery Center (ICC), as defined in Subpart 37.6. Services shall be performed in accordance with the statement of objectives on an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) basis. Task Orders will provide a firm-fixed price. This requirement is a total Hub Zone Set-Aside. NAICS Code 561730 (Landscape Services). The contract will have a base year with four (4) one (1) year option periods. TYPE OF CONTRACT (05/95) The Government contemplates awarding a Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quality (IDIQ) contract for this requirement. The obligation of funds for the performance of services under this contract will be affected by the issuance of task orders. MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNTS--INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT (05/95) (a) Per FAR 52.216-22 "INDEFINITE QUANTITY," the minimum for this indefinite quantity contract shall be any quantity or combination of supplies and services equal to the amount(s) set forth below. If this contract contains options, the minimum for each option shall apply separately and independently to that option. Base Total amount of CLIN 0001 $______________ Option 1 Total amount of CLIN 1001 $______________ Option 2 Total amount of CLIN 2001 $______________ Option 3 Total amount of CLIN 3001 $______________ Option 4 Total amount of CLIN 4001 S________________ (b) The maximum for this indefinite quantity contract (including options) shall be any quantity or combination of supplies and services equal to: To be completed at time of award DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The contractor shall provide, in accordance with the Statement of Objectives, all necessary material, labor, equipment, and supervision for grounds maintenance and snow and ice removal services at the Department of State International Chancery Center located between Connecticut Avenue and Reno Road on the North and South sides of Van Ness Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. PRICING BASE YEAR: __________through __________(To be completed at time of award) Line Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Cost 0001 Ground Maintenance Services 12 Months __________ ___________ 0002 Snow and Ice Removal Services 12 Months __________ ___________ 0003 Reimbursable 1 Lot $50,000.00 $50,000.00 Total Base Year _____________ OPTION YEAR 1: __________through __________(To be completed at time of award) Line Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Cost 1001 Ground Maintenance Services 12 Months __________ ___________ 1002 Snow and Ice Removal Services 12 Months __________ ___________ 1003 Reimbursable 1 Lot $50,000.00 $50,000.00 Total Option Year 1 _____________ OPTION YEAR 2: __________through __________(To be completed at time of award) Line Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Cost 2001 Ground Maintenance Services 12 Months __________ ___________ 2002 Snow and Ice Removal Services 12 Months __________ ___________ 2003 Reimbursable 1 Lot $50,000.00 $50,000.00 Total Option Year 2 _____________ OPTION YEAR 3: __________through __________(To be completed at time of award) Line Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Cost 3001 Ground Maintenance and 12 Months __________ ___________ 3003 Snow and Ice Removal Services 12 Months __________ ___________ 3004 Reimbursable 1 Lot $50,000.00 $50,000.00 Total Option Year 3 _____________ OPTION YEAR 4: __________through __________(To be completed at time of award) Line Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Cost 4001 Ground Maintenance Services 12 Months __________ ___________ 4003 Snow and Ice Removal Services 12 Months __________ ___________ 4004 Reimbursable 1 Lot $50,000.00 $50,000.00 Total Option Year 4 _____________ STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES FOR GROUND MAINTENANCE, LANDSCAPING AND SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL SERVICES To provide ground maintenance, landscaping, and snow and ice removal services for the International Chancery Center. The International Chancery Center is located at Connecticut Avenue and Van Ness Street, NW in Washington, DC. The International Chancery Center (ICC) consists of 47 acres, including three parks, and a perimeter buffer area that bends the ICC into the surrounding community. It is also home to 16 foreign chanceries and the Department of State's federal building. SCOPE OF WORK: This section outlines the objectives to be fulfilled under the Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract in meeting the Department of State needs as follows: OBJECTIVES: The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and services including reasonable incidentals to completing the following three tasks: I. Ground Maintenance Services II. Snow and Ice Removal Services Including but not limited to the following: A. Care and maintenance of existing landscape materials and surfaces. B. Installation and or transplantation of landscape materials and surfaces. C. Removal and proper disposal of landscape waste and materials. D. Removal and proper disposal/treatment of snow and ice conditions. E. Street sweeping and disposal of waste. F. Removal and disposal of trash/debris from all trashcans and grounds within the Chancery center. The Contractor shall submit with their proposal an approved Performance Work Statement (PWS), including a Quality Control Plan that defines and describes how the needs under the objectives are to be satisfied under the contract. SCHEDULING OF WORK: Service shall be performed according to the Ground Maintenance Services, Landscaping Services and Snow and Ice Removal Services. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to prepare more precise monthly work schedules for approval by the COR when necessary. GROUNDS MAINTENANCE PLAN The ground maintenance plan is to reflect the location and proposed dates for accomplishing the requirements of this contract. The grounds maintenance plan will be developed to fit the requirements of local conditions, types of vegetation and climate factors. The annual grounds maintenance plan will serve as the basis for preparing the monthly work plan. This plan shall be submitted with the proposal. Changes to the plan must be coordinated by both parties (Government and Contractor) with COR's final approval. WORK HOURS: The majority of the work shall be performed within the normal five (5) day work week observed by occupants of the site, holidays excluded. However, any work performed outside of the normal working hours (7AM-5PM) shall be done at no additional cost and shall commence only after prior, written approval for such work has been obtained from the COR. WORK CONDITIONS: Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during the execution of work, and shall hold the Government harmless for any action on the part of its employees that result in illness or death. A Contractor Safety Plan must be submitted with the proposal for approval by the COR. Storage of Materials and Equipment: The Contractor shall not store equipment nor stockpile materials on-site without prior approval from the COR. Ownership and Purchase of Materials: All plant materials purchased for and/or installed as part of this contract are the property of the Government. The Contractor shall sign a receipt for that material and shall be responsible for its viability, property transportation, and/or installation at the designated location. Protection: All necessary precautions, including the use of appropriate warning signs and barricades shall be taken to prevent personal injury, damage to property (including existing landscape materials, surfaces, and structures), and/or damage to the environment when conducting operations. Material Handling: Upon delivery, the Contractor shall be responsible for unloading, placing and if necessary, the sustaining of all plant material prior to planning. Minimization of Air Pollution: The Contractor, to the extent practicable, shall use non-polluting power equipment. A. Reduced Ozone Emissions. On days when warning are issued that the region may exceed the federal health standard for ozone, minimize the use of all gasoline powered equipment. B. Proper Equipment Fueling. The Contractor shall fully instruct all employees on the proper and careful manner in which to fuel equipment. Management: The Contractor is fully responsible for the performance of all items within the Scope of Work. The Contractor shall provide all management, administrative, and technical functions necessary for the effective and timely accomplishment of all contract requirements. A. The Contractor shall have in his employment and available at all times a sufficient number of qualified employees to enable him to properly, safely, and economically accomplish all contract requirements. B. One hundred (100) percent of all work shall be performed with the Contractor's own employees. C. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will dismiss any contract employee who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security and general well being or operation mission of the facilities and its population. Supervision: The Contractor shall provide sufficient on-site supervision to fulfill the terms and conditions of this contract. The Contractor shall ensure that all work required by this contract is satisfactorily supervised by a Project manager, on-site supervisor, or a combination of the alternatives. The Project Manager or supervisor shall be available and on-site at the facility at all times while contract work is in process to receive notices, reports, or requests from either the CO or the COR. No Government employees are authorized to exercise either direct or indirect supervision over the Contract's employees. A. Telephone Numbers: 10 days after contract award, the contractor shall provide to the COR a written listing of telephone and/or cell phone numbers which the Government may use at any time to directly contact the Contractor, Project Manager, or on-site supervisor. The Contractor will immediately notify the COR of any change in these numbers. B. Project Manager/Certified Horticulturist. A "Project Manager" is a person, designated in writing by the Contractor, who has full authority to act for the Contractor during the term of the contract, and who is authorized to accept reports and all other correspondence on behalf of the contractor on all matters related to this contract. (1) Prior to assignment of the Project Manager to the Contract, a detailed resume containing at a minimum the information specified below must be submitted with the proposal for approval. These qualification standards and resume requirements shall apply to both new, replacement, alternate and stand-by Project Managers. (2) The full name of the proposed Project Manager. (3) A detailed description of his/her previous 10 years employment history. (4) The name (s) and address (s) of the companies for whom the proposed manager worked during the past 10 years along with the name(s) and telephone number(s) of his/her immediate supervisor. (5) Copies of current licenses and a list of professional training experience. C. On-Site Supervisor/Certified Arborist. An "on-site supervisor" is a person (or persons, designated in writing by the Contractor who has the authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to daily contract operation. Continuity of Services: To ensure continuity of essential services, the successful offeror shall be prepared to fully commence work on the start date of this contract, and should not assume that the Government or previous Contractor employees will be available to guide, direct, or specifically orientate each Contract employee. Requirements: The Contractor shall provide grounds maintenance level at the times and frequencies specified in Ground Maintenance Specification. Lawn areas are to be maintained in a manner that promotes proper health growth, rich natural green color and neat appearance. The lawn areas are to be free of broad leaf weeds (as directed by the COR) weedy grasses that present an unsightly appearance, dead vegetation, and debris. All surface disruptions (i.e., gopher mounds, mole mounds, etc) are to be raked level and any resulting holes filled prior to mowing with topsoil comprised on a natural friable soil representative of productive soils found in this area. DEFINITE WORK ITEMS (BASIC SERVICES) GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS: 1. PRUNING: General pruning shall be done during the dormant season and shall be performed only by trained and experienced workers under the direct supervision of a certified arborist according to industry standard. A. Trees: All trees, including both deciduous and evergreen, shall be pruned in accordance with industry standards by tree workers trained and experienced in arboriculture. (Reference Standards, Attachment 1, ANSI A300 (Part 1) - 2001 Pruning) B. Shrubs: Individual plants shall be pruned by selectively thinning the existing old wood, including branches that are dead, damaged, diseased or infested. Any significant reshaping of plants shall first be approved by the COR. C. Hedges: Hedges shall be pruned or sheared as appropriate to maintain their established shape and appearance. D. Ground Cover: All ground cover shall be cut back with the exception of the evergreen groundcovers in accordance with proper horticultural procedures. E. Remove growth in front of windows, over entrance ways, or walks, or where vision is obstructed at street intersections causing a hazardous and unsafe condition. 2. LIMING: Liming is for the turf areas only. The Contractor shall be required to test the soil in all areas as needed under contract. Certified copies of the soil test shall be submitted to the COR. A complete analysis of the soil is required. If the soil test indicates a need for lime, it shall be applied uniformly at a rate prescribed by the ph determined through the soil test. Time of application shall be between January 1 and the last day of February. Lime shall be pulverized dolomitic limestone (Horticultural grade) and contain no less than 85% of calcium and magnesium carbonates. Containers shall be labeled to show chemical and mechanical analysis. In addition, if soil tests or plant material indicates a need for trace elements, they shall be applied by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government. 3. MULCHING: Mulch shall be commercial grade composted double shredded hardwood bark. Mulch must be furnished in original containers. If bulk mulch is to be used, samples and certification of its content must be submitted to the COR prior to application. All ornamentals, including borders and openings within ground cover beds, including the buffer areas in front of the chancery building shall be mulched. All trees with the exception of broad based, conical shaped, shall be mulched. Broad based conical shaped trees shall have a mulched area of at least 30 inches in diameter or extending at least 1 foot beyond the drip line of the bottom branches. (No mulch should touch the tree trunk. Mulch "Volcanoes" are unacceptable.) 4. FERTILIZING: A. Tree: Spread fertilizer evenly using a properly calibrated hand spreader .10 pounds per 100 square feet under the tree's drip zone, avoiding touching the tree trunk with material. Fertilizer shall not come in contact with any stems or leaves. Adequately water the fertilizer into the soil to prevent burn or injury to roots. Use a 16-4 8 SCU granular fertilizer unless a soil test indicates the tree is deficient in potassium or phosphorus. Fertilizer shall be applied in the Spring prior to mulching. (Between February 1 and March 15). B. Shrubs: Leaves in wooded areas to be fertilized may remain. Fertilizer shall be uniformly applied to the area immediately below the branches and at least several inches beyond. Time of application shall be between February 1 and March 15. C. Ground cover and Herbaceous Perennials: Time of application shall be between February 1 and March 15. D. Grass: Grass shall be fed only as indicated by soil tests. Liquid fertilizer and organic product programs for ornamentals, equal or better than the above may also be used. 5. PEST CONTROL: Generally pesticides are not needed for ornamentals or turf and should not be applied unless permission for a specific problem is obtained from the COR. The Contractor shall be responsible for developing and adhearing to an "Integrated Pest Management Plan" (IPM) program for ornamentals and turf, that shall be submitted to the COR within 5 days after the awarding of the contract. When pesticides are applied, all necessary precautions, including the use of appropriate warning signs, shall be taken to prevent possible hazards to the general public and the environment. If pesticide treatments are found to be ineffective, the Contractor may be called to perform additional spraying, as necessary, under the terms and specifications of this contract. The IPM program must include the following data: A. Proposed methods for control, including labels and Material Safety data (MSDS) for all pesticides used. B. A copy of the Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certificate or License for every Contractor's employee who will be performing on-site service under this contract. C. The Contractor shall not apply any pesticide product that has not been included in the Pest Control Plan or approved in writing by the COR. Pesticide application shall be according to need and not by schedule. D. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining a pest control logbook or file for each building or site specified in this contract. It will contain the name of the specific pesticide or fertilizer and the amounts used. The Contractor will report this information to the COR annually or when requested by the COR or his representative. E. When it is determined that a pesticide must be used in order to obtain adequate control, the Contractor shall employ the least hazardous material, most precise application technique, and minimum quantity of pesticide necessary to achieve control. F. The Contractor shall be responsible for the application of pesticides according to the label instructions. All pesticides used by the Contractor must be registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), state and /or local jurisdiction. Transport, handling, and use of all pesticides shall be in strict accordance with manufacture's label instructions and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. All necessary precautions, including the use of appropriate warning signs, shall be taken to prevent possible hazards to the general public and the environment. All chemical application shall be done at hours other than the building occupancy hours. Any chemical pesticide application will be done after building occupancy hours (7:00AM to 5:00PM), or on weekends or holidays. A written request, which includes dates, times, chemicals to be applied including MSDS, and locations of proposed applications, will be submitted to the COR seven work days prior to the proposed start date, and approved before chemical application. G. Insect and Disease Control: As determined through pest evaluation surveys, only those lawn areas and ornamentals that exhibit existing and/or recurring pest problems shall be treated as follows: (1) Turf: If surveys indicate a need, lawn areas shall be treated twice a year, once early April, and early August. (2) Ornamentals shall be sprayed during one operation when the action threshold has been reached as determined by IPM surveys. Spraying shall be performed after building occupancy hours and only with the written permission of the COR. Ornamentals shall be treated as follows: A. In March, horticultural oil shall be applied for the treatment of scale insects and with an approved prophylactic insecticide shall be sprayed on elm trees exclusively, for the control of elm bark beetle. (3) State and Local Regulatory Compliance: All pesticides, including rodenticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, etc., shall be applied only by a firm holding a valid state license for each category of pest control work involved. Any required state; county or local permits for possession, procurement, or use of any pesticide used under this contract shall be obtained at no additional expense to the Government in the same manner as though the work were being performed for hire on private property. In addition, all other state, county, and local requirements in connection with the pesticides used shall be complied with in the same manner as though the work were being performed for hire on private property. H. Weed Control: Weed control shall be performed by hand. NOTE: Pre-emergent applications must be pre-approved by COR if used. Weeding shall be performed when weeds are actively growing and includes the complete removal of all weeds located in the buffer areas located in front of each chancery building and in the buffer areas located in back of each chancery building as well as throughout the Center and in the following areas: (1) Ornamentals: Trees, shrubs, ground cover, and herbaceous perennials shall be weeded by hand every two weeks. (2) Turf: If determined to be needed by Individual Property Manager (IPM) surveys, lawn areas shall be treated 2 times a year with each application consisting of both pre-emergent and post-emergent (broadleaf) herbicides. Use of pre-emergent and post-emergent (broadleaf) herbicides shall be determined by the landscape Architect/Consultant. Time of the first application shall coincide with flowering forsythia locally, but only after coring has been completed. The second application shall be 6 to 8 weeks later if determined to be needed by the Landscape Architect. (3) Non-planted Areas: Parking lots, sidewalks, gravel areas, etc., are to be weeded once a month. All fence fabric shall be cleared of all vegetation and weedy growth. (4) Fences: Fences shall be treated 7 times a year (once in April, May, June, July, August, September and October) or more often as directed by the COR, and maintained with a 6 inch bare strip on both sides. 6. GRASS CUTTING: Contractor and COR shall coordinate grass cutting so that it does not interfere with outdoor activities, vehicle parking, etc. This may necessitate scheduling work on weekends with no additional cost to the Government. If any bare ground within the limits of an area becomes vegetated with grass, weed, or similar growths through natural spread i.e., not artificially planted, it shall be maintained as part of the basic contract. During periods of drought, the period between cuttings shall be extended to allow grass to attain a height of 4 inches (minimum) before cutting. A grass cutting cycle must be completed (prior to starting a new cycle) within 4 working days, including edging and trimming. A. Edging around curbs, walks, ornamental beds, etc., shall be done each time the grass is cut. A well-defined line must be established and maintained. Ornamentals shall have a well defined edge established and maintained each time the grass is cut. During the month that mulch is applied, edging is performed as part of that activity. All metal edging shall be kept in good appearance, including tamping and realignment. B. Trimming around monuments, flag poles, walls, sign, etc., shall be done each time the grass is cut. Trimming height is the same height at which the grass is cut. C. Lawn areas containing naturalized plantings of flowering plants, such as daffodils, shall not be mowed until their foliage has turned yellowish-brown and died back to the ground. 7. SHEARING: Contractor shall provide shearing services. A. Ground Cover: Liriope may be sheared in early Spring if approved by COR prior to mulch being applied. Care shall be taken not to damage spring flowering bulbs. B. Herbaceous Perennials: Once dormant, herbaceous perennials shall be sheared in accordance with proper horticultural practice. Those varieties of perennials and ornamental grasses displaying interesting fall colors and texture shall not be sheared until early Spring, before spring bulbs appear. 8. TURF RENOVATION: If required, the turf shall be renovated between August 15th and September 15th as follows: A. Locate and mark all underground irrigation heads. B. Cut grass to a height of 1 to 1 - inches. C. Vertically mow (dethatch). D. Rake and remove all thatch and debris. E. Fertilize grass as defined under "Fertilization" (Section 4. FERTILIZING) F. Over-seed at the rate of 4 pounds of seed per 1000 square feet of area. Apply seed uniformly by means of power drill, or power disc seeder, or equivalent, so that the seed is planted and covered with approximately 1/8 to - inch of soil. Seed shall be from the last available crop and will not be accepted with a test date of more than 9 months prior to the time of planting. The seed shall be a mixture consisting of no fewer than 3 varieties of tall fescue or approved tall fescue cultivars. It shall be certified, and approved by the COR prior to use. G. Immediately after seeding, the entire area shall be watered and then kept moist until even germination is achieved. All of the above activities are part of turf renovation and are not to be considered as separate line items. In addition, each building or building area, shall be completely renovated before starting work at a new location. 9. LEAF REMOVAL: Leaves shall be removed from all ornamental, flower, turf, fence, and non-planted areas. Leaves collected each day shall be removed from the work areas by the end of each work day. After the scheduled work begins, the leaf collection and disposals shall be continuous workday operations, weather permitting. Leaves shall be removed from a clearly defined area of a size that can be finished each workday. The Contractor shall make every effort to take advantage of natural and structural wind barriers to prevent the blowing of leaves from uncollected areas onto the areas previously cleared of leaves. During the months of October, November and December, the turf areas shall be free from leaves. The Contractor shall be required to perform partial leaf and plant debris removals in turf areas as necessary, due to isolated leaf drop, storm damage, or minor accumulations at no cost to the Government. In addition, throughout the year, the Contractor shall check all storm drain openings on the premises and remove any leaves or debris that have accumulated at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor necessary in a manner to ensure that debris removal and disposal is performed on all International Chancery Center common grounds. The contractor shall remove all debris from sidewalks, grounds, curbs, stairways, parks, and general common areas. Also, all trash receptacles located on common grounds should be emptied and liners inserted into the trash receptacles. It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide heavy duty liners for the trash receptacles as well as to dispose of the trash and debris collected. 10. TRASH REMOVAL: The Contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment and labor necessary to ensure that debris removal and disposal is performed on all International Center common grounds. This includes the removal of all debris from sidewalks, grounds, curbs, stairways, parks and general common areas at a minimum of once a week. All trash receptacles located on the common grounds shall be emptied at least once a week and liners inserted. It is the responsibility of the contractor to furnish and provide heavy duty liners for the receptacles as well as dispose of the trash and debris collected. The COR may request trash/debris removal more than once each week. 11. STREET SWEEPING The contractor shall be required to sweep the streets and roadways (International Court, Place and Drive) at a minimum of once a month, preferably on Sundays. If for some reason, excess debris is collected on the streets and roadways, additional street sweeping may be required during a particular month. The Street sweeping operation shall include: A. Cleaning/sweeping of the streets using a mechanically operated broom. B. Removal all debris/trash/dirt from all curbs and driveways aprons. C. Disposal of all debris removed from curbs and driveway aprons. 12. IRRIGATION SPECIFICATIONS The contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor necessary to repair and maintain existing systems as well as design, and install new irrigation systems at the International Chancery. Basis Services shall include: - Spring startup - Weekly monitoring of the scheduling of the controllers to endure the proper amount of water is being applied to ensure proper plant growth - Winterization - Repairs as required - Design of new zones or systems as required - Installation of new zones, systems, controllers, irrigation components as required Prices for repairs and new installations will be provided to the government via work orders which shall include the following: - Materials - Equipment - Labor for laborers, plumbers, certified irrigation technician All work performed on the irrigation systems must be under the direct supervision of a certified irrigation technician with at least 5 years of ...