S208--NAD-C08390000-Fertilization-FY21 New - North Atlantic District -C08390000-FERTILIZATION CONTRACT for Culpeper National Cemetery

RFQ FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS GENERAL INFORMATION Document Type: Combined Synopsis Solicitation Solicitation Number: 36C78621Q0133 Post Date: 3/22/2021 Original Response Date: 04/05/2021 at 3:00 pm Applicable NAICS: 561730 Classification Code: S208 Set Aside Type: SDVOSB/VOSB/SB Tiered Evaluations Period of Performance: Date of Award through 4/7/2021 with four one year option periods. Issuing Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration, Contract Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle, VA 22172 Place of Performance: Culpeper National Cemetery 305 U.S. Avenue Culpeper, Va. 22701 Attachments: Wage Determination for 2015-4283 Rev. No. 17 Dated 12/21/2020 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number 36C78621Q0088. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-01 Effective 20 Dec 2018. SOLICITATION NOTICE OF TIERED EVALUATIONS This procurement is set-aside based on an order of priority as established in 38 U.S.C. 8127. TIERED EVALUATIONS INCLUDING SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS: This solicitation is being issued as a tiered evaluation for SDVOSB concerns, or in the alternative, a tiered evaluation for VOSB concerns, or in the alternative, a set-aside for other small business concerns with HUBZone small business concerns and 8(a) participants having priority. If award cannot be made, the solicitation will be cancelled, and the requirement resolicited. Any vendor claiming SDVOSB or VOSB status must be registered as such at https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/ before the solicitation closes. Any offer rendered, of which SDVOSB or VOSB status is claimed which are not registered, will be considered non-responsive and will not be accepted. The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561730, with a business size standard of $7.5 million. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, anticipates the award of a Firm Fixed Priced Contract. Scope: The contractor shall be responsible for providing Herbicide / Fertilization Turf Application Services at Culpeper National Cemetery. Responses to this Request for Quotation (RFQ) are due to the Contracting Officer no later than 3:00 pm on 4/5/2021. Responses to this announcement will result in a Firm-Fixed Price Contract and the Government intends to make award without discussions. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information provided nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided for the Government. Offerors are responsible for obtaining all amendments or additional information concerning this announcement at beta.sam.gov. All questions regarding this solicitation are to be submitted to the contracting officer, via email, no later than 3:00 PM on 3/29/2021. Questions will not be addressed using the telephone. Answers to questions will be posted on the vendor portal. Proposal Format and Submission Information: Offers must be submitted on company letterhead. All offerors shall include the following information as part of their quote: Legal Business/Company Name (as listed in beta.sam.gov) DUNS Number Point of Contact Name Telephone number Email Address -Pricing shall be submitted as requested in the Schedule of Supplies/Services -Technical Package for Evaluation -Past Performance Questionnaire Proposals shall be submitted via the Vendor Portal. See below for registration and submission information. VENDOR PORTAL USAGE INFORMATION The Vendor Portal is a module of the Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS) that serves as a central location that allows for communication between VA Acquisition Staff and potential vendors. Vendors will need to visit the Vendor Portal (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov) to register. In the event an Offeror is unable to register for a user account and/or submit a proposal through the Vendor Portal prior to the proposal closing date, the vendor is to contact the VAAS helpdesk at +1 (555) 000-0000, or via email at contact@example.gov. If the deadline hits as you are uploading your documents, the portal will shut without giving notice it is doing so. The upload appears to be happening however, it never finishes. Once registered, vendors will be able to access/edit their profile, view solicitations/awards and submit bids/proposals as instructed. Vendors can submit questions via the Vendor Portal which can be answered directly within the Vendor Portal. Submission of Quotes: All quotes must be submitted through the Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Management System (eCMS) Vendor Portal website to be considered for Award. Quote transmission/uploads must be completed by the deadline for submission of Quotes. Offerors unable to submit a quote through VA eCMS Vendor Portal, may submit their quotes via email to: contact@example.gov provided the VA eCMS Vendor Portal registration requirements have been fulfilled AND Offerors have contacted the VAAS helpdesk for assistance in their quote submission. A copy of the email correspondence with the VAAS helpdesk shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer Paul Zagaruyka via email at contact@example.gov as proof of email correspondence. If a request for assistance with the VAAS helpdesk proves unsuccessful in an Offeror s ability to submit a quote prior to the closing date, via the Vendor Portal, the Offeror shall submit to the Contracting Officer correspondence that contains the date, time, and name of helpdesk representative the Offeror contacted to include the reasons why the Offeror could not submit a quote via the Portal. This document shall be submitted with the Offeror s quote. In the event an Offeror has not requested quote submission assistance from the VAAS help desk prior to the closing date, nor has submitted correspondence that identifies reasons why the Offeror could not submit a quote via Vendor Portal, the Offeror will be considered technically non-responsive and the quote, if late, will not be accepted. FYI: If after documents have been submitted, the Offeror decided to revise a document and resubmit it, the instructions in the VENDOR PORTAL GUIDE must be followed or risk all original documents being deleted. Any proposals not received through the vendor portal in response to this announcement will be rated as technically unacceptable and removed from consideration. Questions pertaining to this announcement shall be sent by email to: contact@example.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Evaluation Process: The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation that provides the best benefit to the Government, price and other factors considered. Offers will be evaluated on the basis of lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Pricing: The sum of all the CLINs will represent the total evaluated price. Proposed price must be determined to be fair and reasonable in order to be eligible for award. Technical Acceptability Demonstrated experience performing this requirement Demonstrated qualifications to perform services Use of Sub-Contractors SDVOSB Status verification in CVE Proposal Contents: -Pricing shall be submitted as requested in the Schedule of Supplies/Services. -Technical Package for Evaluation The following shall be included as part of the offeror s submission: Experience of company and subcontractors anticipated to perform work under this contract Managerial & Technical Qualifications of key personnel Qualifications of any proposed sub-contractors and the percentage of work they will be performing. Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses The full text of FAR/VAAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2016) VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (Jan 2008) Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following solicitation clauses apply to this acquisition: The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Oct 2018) applies to this acquisition. Addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Oct 2018): FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Maintenance (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2016) FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (Jul 2016) (DEVIATION) VAAR 852.219-74, Limitations on Subcontracting Monitoring and Compliance (Jul 2018) VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payments Requests (Nov 2012) VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984) The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (Jan 2019) applies to this acquisition. The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: (b)(4), (b)(22), (b)(25), (b)(27), (b)(28), (b)(30), (b)(33)(i), (b)(42), (b)(49), (b)(56), (c)(2), (c)(3), (c)(8), and (c)(9). (c)(3) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67) SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS PRICE SCHEDULE: The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to provide Turf Fertilization and Pre / Post-Emergent Crabgrass / Broadleaf Weed Control, Turf Aeration & Over seeding Services at the Culpeper National Cemetery. Performance includes six (6) scheduled applications of fertilizer and herbicides / aeration over seeding. POST AWARD CONFERENCE: Prior to commencement of work, contract awardee is required to make an appointment for a conference with the COR and/or Contracting Officer to assure that all parties understand all contractual obligations and the role that each party serves. SITE VISIT: If you plan to conduct a site visit / inspection at the Culpeper National Cemetery, YOU MUST CONTACT one of the following cemetery personnel to make arrangements: Jason Hogan, Cemetery Director, Culpeper, National Cemetery +1 (555) 000-0000 Willie Davis, Foreman, Culpeper National Cemetery . +1 (555) 000-0000 Facsimile # +1 (555) 000-0000 The period of performance is from 8 April 2021 (or Date of Award whichever is sooner) through 7 April 2022, with four (4) one (1) year renewal options. All services shall be provided in accordance with Section A (Application Schedule & General Requirements) including all specifications, terms and conditions of the contract. CULPEPER NATIONAL CEMETERY Base Year: April 8, 2021 or from date of award thru April 7, 2022 CLIN Description Qty Unit Unit Cost Total Cost 001 Turf Application #1 (Application Date: April 10th 15th): Combination post emergent control for common broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover, broadleaf and buckhorn plantain and a pre-emergent control for weed grasses such as crabgrass and goose grass applied in liquid form. 1 Job $_________ $___________ 002 Turf Application #2 (Application Date: May 15th 20th): Combination pre/post emergent control for annual weed grasses and broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form along with a granular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 26-0-12 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer shall be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft. 1 Job $_________ $___________ 003 Turf Application #3 (Application Date: August 10th 15th): Combination post emergent control for annual weed grasses (crabgrass), sedge (nut sedge) grasses and broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form. 1 Job $_________ $___________ 004 Turf Application #4 (Application Date: September 1st 5th) Core Aeration of turf including between all headstones with soil cores removed to a depth of 4 inches. After completion of soil aeration, an over seeding of the cemetery turf will be completed utilizing a Turf Type Tall Fescue mixture applied from a broadcast spreader at a rate of 8-10 lbs. / 1,000 sq. ft. A granular turf fertilization will also be applied using a fertilizer with a 26-0-12 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer shall be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft. 1 Job $_________ $__________ 005 Turf Application #5 (Application Date: October 15th 20th): Post emergent control for common broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover, broadleaf and buckhorn plantain applied in liquid form. 1 Job $_________ $__________ 006 Turf Application #6 (Application Date: November 1st 5th): Granular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 26-0-12 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer shall be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 5 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft. 1 Job $ ________ $ __________ Grand Total Cost: $ _______ Option Year I: April 8, 2022 thru April 7, 2023 CLIN Description Qty Unit Unit Cost Total Cost 101 Turf Application #1 (Application Date: April 10th 15th): Combination post emergent control for common broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover, broadleaf and buckhorn plantain and a pre-emergent control for weed grasses such as crabgrass and goose grass applied in liquid form. 1 Job $_________ $___________ 102 Turf Application #2 (Application Date: May 15th 20th): Combination pre/post emergent control for annual weed grasses and broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form along with a granular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 26-0-12 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer shall be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft. 1 Job $_________ $___________ 103 Turf Application #3 (Application Date: August 10th 15th): Combination post emergent control for annual weed grasses (crabgrass), sedge (nut sedge) grasses and broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form. 1 Job $_________ $___________ 104 Turf Application #4 (Application Date: September 1st 5th) Core Aeration of turf including between all headstones with soil cores removed to a depth of 4 inches. After completion of soil aeration, an over seeding of the cemetery turf will be completed utilizing a Turf Type Tall Fescue mixture applied from a broadcast spreader at a rate of 8-10 lbs. / 1,000 sq. ft. A granular turf fertilization will also be applied using a fertilizer with a 26-0-12 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer shall be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft. 1 Job $_________ $__________ 105 Turf Application #5 (Application Date: October 15th 20th): Post emergent control for common broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover, broadleaf and buckhorn plantain applied in liquid form. 1 Job $_________ $__________ 106 Turf Application #6 (Application Date: November 1st 5th): Granular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 26-0-12 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer shall be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 5 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft. 1 Job $ ________ $ __________ Grand Total Cost: $ _________ Option Year II: April 8, 2023 through April 7, 2024 CLIN Description Qty Unit Unit Cost Total Cost 201 Turf Application #1 (Application Date: April 10th 15th): Combination post emergent control for common broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover, broadleaf and buckhorn plantain and a pre-emergent control for weed grasses such as crabgrass and goose grass applied in liquid form. 1 Job $_________ $___________ 202 Turf Application #2 (Application Date: May 15th 20th): Combination pre/post emergent control for annual weed grasses and broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form along with a granular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 26-0-12 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer shall be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft. 1 Job $_________ $___________ 203 Turf Application #3 (Application Date: August 10th 15th): Combination post emergent control for annual weed grasses (crabgrass), sedge (nut sedge) grasses and broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form. 1 Job $_________ $___________ 204 Turf Application #4 (Application Date: September 1st 5th) Core Aeration of turf including between all headstones with soil cores removed to a depth of 4 inches. After completion of soil aeration, an over seeding of the cemetery turf will be completed utilizing a Turf Type Tall Fescue mixture applied from a broadcast spreader at a rate of 8-10 lbs. / 1,000 sq. ft. A granular turf fertilization will also be applied using a fertilizer with a 26-0-12 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer shall be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft. 1 Job $_________ $__________ 205 Turf Application #5 (Application Date: October 15th 20th): Post emergent control for common broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover, broadleaf and buckhorn plantain applied in liquid form. 1 Job $_________ $__________ 206 Turf Application #6 (Application Date: November 1st 5th): Granular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 26-0-12 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer shall be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 5 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft. 1 Job $ ________ $ __________ Grand Total Cost: $ ________ Option Year III: April 8, 2024 through April 7, 2025 CLIN Description Qty Unit Unit Cost Total Cost 301 Turf Application #1 (Application Date: April 10th 15th): Combination post emergent control for common broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover, broadleaf and buckhorn plantain and a pre-emergent control for weed grasses such as crabgrass and goose grass applied in liquid form. 1 Job $_________ $___________ 302 Turf Application #2 (Application Date: May 15th 20th): Combination pre/post emergent control for annual weed grasses and broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form along with a granular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 26-0-12 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer shall be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft. 1 Job $_________ $___________ 303 Turf Application #3 (Application Date: August 10th 15th): Combination post emergent control for annual weed grasses (crabgrass), sedge (nut sedge) grasses and broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form. 1 Job $_________ $___________ 304 Turf Application #4 (Application Date: September 1st 5th) Core Aeration of turf including between all headstones with soil cores removed to a depth of 4 inches. After completion of soil aeration, an over seeding of the cemetery turf will be completed utilizing a Turf Type Tall Fescue mixture applied from a broadcast spreader at a rate of 8-10 lbs. / 1,000 sq. ft. A granular turf fertilization will also be applied using a fertilizer with a 26-0-12 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer shall be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft. 1 Job $_________ $__________ 305 Turf Application #5 (Application Date: October 15th 20th): Post emergent control for common broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover, broadleaf and buckhorn plantain applied in liquid form. 1 Job $_________ $__________ 306 Turf Application #6 (Application Date: November 1st 5th): Granular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 26-0-12 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer shall be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 5 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft. 1 Job $ ________ $ __________ Grand Total Cost: $ ________ Option Year IV: April 8, 2025 through April 7, 2026 CLIN Description Qty Unit Unit Cost Total Cost 401 Turf Application #1 (Application Date: April 10th 15th): Combination post emergent control for common broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover, broadleaf and buckhorn plantain and a pre-emergent control for weed grasses such as crabgrass and goose grass applied in liquid form. 1 Job $_________ $___________ 402 Turf Application #2 (Application Date: May 15th 20th): Combination pre/post emergent control for annual weed grasses and broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form along with a granular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 26-0-12 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer shall be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft. 1 Job $_________ $___________ 403 Turf Application #3 (Application Date: August 10th 15th): Combination post emergent control for annual weed grasses (crabgrass), sedge (nut sedge) grasses and broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form. 1 Job $_________ $___________ 404 Turf Application #4 (Application Date: September 1st 5th) Core Aeration of turf including between all headstones with soil cores removed to a depth of 4 inches. After completion of soil aeration, an over seeding of the cemetery turf will be completed utilizing a Turf Type Tall Fescue mixture applied from a broadcast spreader at a rate of 8-10 lbs. / 1,000 sq. ft. A granular turf fertilization will also be applied using a fertilizer with a 26-0-12 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer shall be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft. 1 Job $_________ $__________ 405 Turf Application #5 (Application Date: October 15th 20th): Post emergent control for common broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover, broadleaf and buckhorn plantain applied in liquid form. 1 Job $_________ $__________ 406 Turf Application #6 (Application Date: November 1st 5th): Granular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 26-0-12 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer shall be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 5 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft. 1 Job $ ________ $ __________ Grand Total Cost: $ ________ SUMMARY GRAND TOTAL COST BASE + ALL OPTION YEARS: $ ___________________________________ DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS / WORK STATEMENT BACKGROUND The Culpeper National Cemetery is located approximately 70 miles southwest of Washington D.C. in the community of Culpeper, VA., with cemetery grounds encompassing approximately 29.5 acres of land. This cemetery is a National Shrine that honors veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our Nation. The cemeteries receive visitors, hold ceremonies and conduct committal services. Because of their special significance and attention they receive from the public, strict adherence to contract specifications is essential. TYPE & TERM OF CONTRACT The VA shall award a single firm-fixed price / requirements service contract pursuant to this solicitation for commercial items. The contract shall contain one (1) base year and four (4) renewable option years. This contract is SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF VA FUNDS. No services shall be performed by the Contractor after April 7th of each year, until the Contracting Officer authorizes such services in writing. PLACE(S) OF PERFORMANCE The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to provide turf fertilization and broadleaf / crabgrass weed control services to the following VA National Cemeteries: Cemetery Address Acreage Required Services Culpeper national cemetery 305 U.S. Avenue Culpeper, Va. 22701 29.5 Turf Fertilization, Broadleaf Weed/ Pre-emergent Crabgrass Control Applications / Turf Aeration & Over Seeding TURF APPLICATION SCHEDULE Contractor shall provide turf fertilization, pre-emergent crabgrass & post emergent broadleaf weed control services at the Culpeper National Cemetery in accordance with the following Application Schedule: Turf Application Annual Application Date Description #1 April 10th 15th This application will be a combination post emergent control for common broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover, broadleaf and buckhorn plantain and a pre-emergent control for weed grasses such as crabgrass and goose grass #2 May 15th 20th This application will be a combination pre/post emergent control for annual weed grasses and broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form along with a granular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 26-0-12 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer shall be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft. #3 August 10th 15th This application will be a combination post emergent control for annual weed grasses (crabgrass), sedge (nut sedge) grasses and broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form. #4 September 1st 5th This application will be a Core Aeration of turf including between all headstones with soil cores removed to a depth of 4 inches. After completion of soil aeration, an over seeding of the cemetery turf will be completed utilizing a Turf Type Tall Fescue mixture applied from a calibrated broadcast spreader at a rate of 8-10 lbs. / 1,000 sq. ft. A granular turf fertilization will also be applied using a fertilizer with a 26-0-12 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer shall be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft. #5 October 15th 20th This application will be a post emergent control for common broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover, broadleaf and buckhorn plantain applied in liquid form applied to entire turf acreage. #6 November 1st 5th This application will be a granular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 26-0-12 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer shall be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 5 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Crabgrass Pre-Emergent Application: Contractor shall apply herbicide for pre-emergent crabgrass control at manufactures recommended rate allowable for cool season grasses. Pre-emergent herbicide must be applied with properly calibrated spraying equipment. The contractor shall begin the application after the soil temperature has reached 55 degrees for three consecutive days. This is the time that crabgrass seeds begin active germination in the soil. Any application that is completed before this time may not be as effective in overall crabgrass control. This shall be determined by cemetery staff with the use of a soil thermometer placed at a 1-inch soil depth in various sections of the cemetery to accurately gauge soil temperature. The dates for application listed in the application schedule are only an estimated time frame and could begin earlier or later depending upon the soil temperatures and weather conditions. Herbicide will be applied on all cemetery turf including in between and around the base of all headstones / markers. Second (Split) Crabgrass Application: Contractor shall apply herbicide when treating for pre-emergent crabgrass control at manufactures recommended rate allowable for cool season grasses. Pre-emergent herbicide must be applied with properly calibrated spraying equipment. This application shall occur between 6-8 weeks after initial crabgrass application to help insure full season long control of crabgrass and other weed grasses and should control any early tiller stages of crabgrass that has already germinated. Broadleaf Weed Control: Broadleaf herbicides must be applied with properly calibrated spraying equipment. Post emergent herbicides must control various broadleaf weed species that are common to cool season turf grass such as clover, dandelion, prostrate spurge etc. Applications must be timely and at the proper dosage so that perennial weeds do not go to seed. Herbicide shall be applied to all turf acreage, in burial sections and including areas between and around all headstones and along section perimeters and will be applied in liquid form. Fertilization: Contractor shall apply a granular turf fertilizer, which is specified in the application schedule to all turf areas using a properly calibrated spreader/sprayer. The fertilizer shall have a guaranteed NPK analysis of 24-0-12 and consist of a minimum 50% slow release nitrogen from sulfur coated urea. Fertilizer shall be applied to all turf areas at the times and rates that are listed in the turf application schedule and will be applied in granular form only. The Contractor is not to deviate from this granular form of application for fertilizer. Aeration & Over Seeding: Contractor will core aerate the entire cemetery turf (including in between headstones) beginning in early September. Soil cores will be removed to a depth of 4 inches with a between core spacing of 6 inches and can be left on the soil surface. After aeration has been completed, over seeding will be done with a turf type Tall Fescue mix being used and applied at a rate of 8-10 lbs. / 1000 sq. ft. Seed will be applied using a calibrated broadcast spreader. If aeration equipment cannot get between headstones then contractor will be sure to heavily rake between headstones to remove excessive thatch so that the new grass seed can make good soil contact for better germination results. Since turf between the headstones tends to dry out quicker due to the underground headstone support system and tends to die back, it is imperative that the turf be re established during the aeration / over seeding process. All application methods of herbicides and treatments of annual grasses shall be in strict accordance with manufacturer, Department of Environmental Protection and all applicable federal, state and local laws. All applications must be made in accordance with manufactures label instructions to insure proper rate and timing of application. The contractor shall apply all liquid herbicides no earlier than 6 hours before anticipated rainfall to allow herbicide sufficient time to be absorbed into plant tissue to maximize the herbicide s full potential. Any rainfall that is received within this six-hour time frame after the application shall require the contractor to treat all turf areas a second time at the contractor s expense. Prior to any application, the Contractor shall provide to the COR, a copy of product label for each chemical used and appropriate supporting Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Contracto...