Grounds Maintenance

STATEMENT OF WORK FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES ***THIS RFQ CONTAINS OPTION TO EXTEND CLAUSE*** 1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, supervision, and other items and services necessary to ensure that grounds maintenance is performed at USCG Sector Northern New England and the USCG Moorings in a manner that will maintain healthy grass trees, shrubs and plants and present a clean neat and professional appearance. 1.1 MAINTAIN IMPROVED GROUNDS. 1.1.1. Mow Improved Grounds. Grass shall be cut on approximately 3 acres of improved grounds. Grass clippings shall be removed or mulched when visible after mowing. Contractor shall maintain the growth of grass height on improved grounds between1 to 2 inches. 1.1.2 Edging. Sidewalks, driveways, curbs and other concrete or asphalt edges located in the improved grounds areas shall be edged at least every other mowing. Areas that require edging are walkways, around island in parking lot, and around buildings. Edging shall include removal of vegetation from cracks in sidewalks, driveways and curbs within .5 inch of the edged surface and to a depth of 2.0 inches. This work involves approximately 2000linear feet of sidewalks, driveways and curbs. 1.13. Trimming. Grass and weeds shall be trimmed around trees, shrubs, buildings, fences, poles, posts, fire hydrants, parking lot bumper blocks, boulders, and other fixed objects. Trimming height shall match surrounding area grass heights. This task involves all improved grounds. All areas shall be trimmed concurrent with mowing. Damage to trees and shrubs from trimming shall be repaired by the contractor. If a plant should die or become unhealthy due to damage, the contractor will be responsible for replacing the damaged plant with a plant of the same size and type. Plant replacement shall occur in 15 days of noticed damage. 1.1.4Remove Debris/Police Grounds. The contractor shall perform general litter patrol in all areas. Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the removal and disposal of all natural debris, (tree limbs, dry brush, pine needles, rodent habitats, dead animals etc.) and man-made debris. Contractor shall police areas 2 days per week. During the fall months, fallen leaves shall be removed weekly. At other times leaves shall be removed as necessary. Dispose of all debris at an off-base location in accordance with existing local, state, and federal regulations. 1.1.5 Repair Damage. Areas damaged by contractor vehicles, erosion, drought or insect/disease shall be seeded, sprigged, or to meet the standards of surrounding areas. Other than lawn areas will be repaired to match the surrounding area. 1.1.6 Apply fertilizer and/or lime. The contractor shall perform an effective commercial fertilizer/lime application program for all improved grounds. Approved fertilizers/lime shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The type and amount of fertilizer or lime applied shall be based on results of a soil test. Soil tests shall be conducted by the state land Management University or equivalent commercial soil laboratory; such tests are the responsibility of the contractor. 1.1.7 Aerate Soil. Aerate soil on all improved grounds once a year in fall to maintain grounds in a healthy state. 1.2 MAINTAIN TREES/SHRUBS HEDGES/FLOWERS 1.2.1 TRIMMING/PLANTING Contractor shall prune tree in improved and semi-improved areas on a 3 to 5 year pruning cycle. Pruning shall be accomplished in accordance with industry (ANSI Z133.1-1994) Standards. Class II medium pruning shall be used in general on all trees. Class IV pruning shall be used only for lifting, removal, and or cutback of branches that conflict with normal traffic or safety in the vicinity of the trees. Minimum safety clearance is 14 feet over streets, 12 feet over driveways, 8 feet over walk areas, and 4 feet from buildings. Other trees shall be pruned on an as-required basis to provide safety clearances and/or to prevent structural damage. Topping and de-horning shall not be permitted. Trimming/pruning of trees around utility poles/power lines is the responsibility of the contractor. Notify the government evaluator when trimming/pruning around utility pole power lines needed. Shrubs, small trees and other plants shall be maintained according to the American Society of Landscape Architect's standards. They shall be pruned as required to maintain their natural growth characteristics. Shrubs and small trees shall be trimmed and pruned to enhance the beauty and health of the plant. Hedges shall be maintained to their natural mature height and shape. Broadleaf evergreens and flower beds shall be pruned annually or as required maintaining clearances of minimum 3 inches from buildings, sidewalks, or other obstructions. 1.2.2 Maintain Bedding and planted areas. Fertilize, water, edge, eliminate weeds, maintain mulch, and repair or replace damaged plants in shrub and plant beds. All weeds shall be removed or eradicated manually or mechanically, but not chemically 1.2.3 Flower Beds. Provide seasonal flowers for flower beds in front of building 1 and around the bell. The area under the bell will have a total of six (6) flowering plants. The configuration of plants will be two (2) on each side of bell and one (1) on each side. The contractor will be responsible for removing dead leaves and flower pieces