Landscaping at NOAA Weather Forecast Office in La Crosse, WI

NWS La Crosse Statement of Work Lawn Service and Other Grounds Keeping Requirements Location: NWS Forecast Office 711 County Rd FA, La Crosse, WI 54601 La Crosse County Technical Point of Contact The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) is the Meteorologist in Charge (MIC) Kurt Kotenberg 608-784-8275, and Emily Hermanson, Administrative Support Assistant (ASA), 608-784-8275. 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. Mowing area is approximately ¾ to 1 acre. Description of Work: The Contractor shall: Weekly Mow: 1. Shall be weekly from the time of award to approximately the last week in October. 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 mowing. Otherwise, clippings will be collected and removed by the contractor. 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. Contractor is responsible to remove all lawn clippings that would blow into rock covered areas during the weekly mowing. 3. Fertilize lawn; treat for weeds, crabgrass and insects in the weekly mow area only in accordance with (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. 4. Weed control within Radar Data Acquisition (RDA) compound fence. -- 1 of 3 -- -- 2 of 3 -- 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. 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. Period of Performance: The period of performance for the base year is 8 months, August 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, with the option to extend the period of performance by up to three years of 12 months each: ● Option 1: April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2028 ● Option 2: April 1, 2028 through March 31, 2029 ● Option 3: April 1, 2029 through March 31, 2030 -END OF SOW- -- 3 of 3 --