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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JANUARY 28, 2012 FBO #3717
DOCUMENT

68 -- Weed control and tree/lawn fertilization - Attachment

Notice Date

1/26/2012
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

561730 — Landscaping Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;VA Black Hills HCS;Fort Meade Campus;113 Comanche Rd.;Fort Meade SD 57741
 

ZIP Code

57741
 

Solicitation Number

VA26312Q0209
 

Response Due

2/24/2012
 

Archive Date

6/2/2012
 

Point of Contact

Pamela Phillips
 

E-Mail Address

Contract Specialist
(pamela.phillips@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

The VA Black Hills Health Care System is seeking offerors to submit price proposals to provide lawn and tree maintenance services for the facility located in Fort Meade, SD per the following statement: This contract covers weed control, grass fertilization, tree insect control, tree fertilization, and soil sterilization for the Fort Meade VA Campus. General Provisions: Contractor will not use 2-4 D products for any applications. Contractor will provide MSDS sheets and product information for all chemical products applied prior to application. Contractor will store all chemicals and equipment off-site unless in-use. Contractor and applicators will be licensed by the State of South Dakota for all required application categories and will provide copies of certifications prior to contract award. Contractor is responsible for adhering to all local, state, and federal regulation in the performance of this contract. Contractor will provide an annual summary of chemical applications to include chemical or chemicals used for each application, ratio of chemicals and dilution percentage, and total gallons of product used. Contractor will provide a monthly billing statement detailing work accomplished to include dated of work accomplished and also, description and units of work accomplished as work is completed. Contractor will provide certificates of liability insurance. 1.Weed Control: Contractor will provide weed control on approximately 200 acres of grass, lawns, and commercial turf on Fort Meade property to include the adjacent SD highway right-of-way. Primary applications are two times per year, spring (April/May) and fall (September). Herbicides used for general weed and noxious weed control (i.e. 5 gal/25 gal Dicamba to M C P A mix) will be safe to use around trees and ornamental vegetation on the property. Contractor will apply at manufactures recommended application rates. Contractor will provide monthly follow up spot spraying (June, July, August) to treat miscellaneous weeds as needed. Contractor to choose specific application days/times for maximum weed control. 2.Grass Fertilization: Contractor will provide lawn fertilization for irrigated areas around the main hospital complex. This includes six acres of lawn and incorporates interior courtyards, islands, the areas adjacent to the main hospital buildings, including the kitchen and the canteen. Applications will be in the spring, summer and fall (April/May, July, and Sept.). Contactor will apply at manufactures recommended application rates (i.e. 1500lbs of fertilizer/6 acres). 3.Tree insect control: a.Evergreens- Contractor will provide insect control for all evergreen trees (pine, spruce and cedar trees) which totals approximately 400 trees. Insecticide applied to control pine beetles, ipps beetles and spider mites. This is a one-time spring application (April/May). Contractor will apply appropriate insecticide (i.e. 2% Astro "Permethrin") at manufactures recommended application rates for insect control. Contractor will choose specific application days/times for maximum insect control. b.Honey Locust - Contractor will apply insecticide for all honey locust trees to control honey locust bugs which includes approximately 250 honey locust trees. This is a onetime spring application (April/May). Contractor will apply at insecticide manufactures recommended application rates for insect control. Contractor will choose specific application day/times for maximum insect control. 4.Tree fertilization: Contractor will provide deep root feeding to fertilize smaller and stressed trees (approximately 300 trees). Application will be two times (once in the spring April/May and once in the fall Aug./Sept.). Contractor will apply deep root fertilization per manufactures recommended application rates and methods to fertilize into the root zone. Soil fertility in some areas is poor and the combination of poor soil and drought has caused some trees to be stressed and in some cases stunted. 5.Soil Sterilization: Contractor will treat cracks in roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and foundation transitions around the hospital for week control and prevention for approximately 3 miles of cracks and/or joints. Vendor will treat approximately 4 acres of equipment storage areas; rock landscaped areas, and other assorted areas to keep these areas free of weeds and grass. This is a one-time application mid-summer (June/July). Contractor will apply soil sterilant at manufactures recommended application rates. Contractor will choose specific application days/times for maximum weed control. The solicitation will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website on approximately February 6, 2012. Applicable NAICS code is 561730. Landscaping services; size standards $7 Million. Contracting Office Address: VA Black Hills Health Care System, 113 Comanche Road, Ft. Meade, SD, 57741. Point of Contact: Pamela Phillips, Contract Specialist; 605-720-7020
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/VABHHCS568/VABHHCS568/VA26312Q0209/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA263-12-Q-0209 VA263-12-Q-0209_1.doc (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=291208&FileName=VA263-12-Q-0209-000.doc)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=291208&FileName=VA263-12-Q-0209-000.doc

 

Note: If links are broken, refer to Point of Contact above or contact the FBO Help Desk at 877-472-3779.
 

Place of Performance

Address: 113 Comanche Road;Ft. Meade, SD

Zip Code: 57741
 

Record

SN02661928-W 20120128/120126234732-55f26e87677cc15ea52809b78a24bef2 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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