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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF MAY 07, 2016 FBO #5279
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Y -- NRM Project 832-16-201, Storm Water Drainage Repair at Biloxi. - Attachment

Notice Date

5/5/2016
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

237110 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;NCA Contracting Service;75 Barrett Heights Rd. Suite 309;Stafford VA 22556
 

ZIP Code

22556
 

Solicitation Number

VA78616Q0183
 

Response Due

5/31/2016
 

Archive Date

7/30/2016
 

Point of Contact

Anne Ditch, anne.ditch@va.gov
 

E-Mail Address

anne.ditch@va.gov
(anne.ditch@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
 

Description

On behalf of Biloxi National Cemetery, the Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, Stafford, Virginia intends to award a contract for STORM WATER DRAIN RELPAIR at Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, MS in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This notice does not constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. The Request for Quote, VA786-16-Q-0183 will be issued on or about March 30, 2016 for the following services: CLINDescription:QuantityUnit 0001Replace Irrigation Pump variable frequency Drives and Program Logic Control 1job 0002 All work shall be done in strict accordance with the contract specifications. The estimated magnitude of construction range is between $25,000 and $100,000. A bid guarantee is not required. Payment and performance bond are required per Contractor's choice per FAR 52.228-13. The requirement is 100% Set Aside for Small Business however will include Cascading Set Aside Procedures. These procedures include SDVOSB and VOSB. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237110 with a small business size standard of $36.5 million. Please ensure the aforementioned NAICS code is incorporated into your current System for Award Management (SAM) profile at www.sam.gov. The Government intends to Award a contract to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the requirements, as stated, in the solicitation using lowest price technically acceptable selection procedures. The Government will consider proposals from all responsible sources who meet the government's requirement, as set forth in the solicitation. All responsible vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and verified/active as an SDVOSB or VOSB at the time of proposal submission and thru final payment of invoice. The solicitation and all Amendments will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunity (FBO) website https://www.fbo.gov. No paper copies will be issued. The point of contact for this requirement is Anne Ditch at email: anne.ditch@va.gov Other attachments referenced in the Scope of Work may not be included in this notice however; will be provided as an attachment in the RFQ. Scope of Work A.The Contractor: Shall furnish all labor, material, supplies, equipment, tools, transportation, and supervision to install storm drainage structures such as improved grass swales with underdrains and cleanouts, a new area drain in turf, and a storm drain junction box with manhole at the Biloxi National Cemetery as required by contract drawings and specifications, and as described herein. B.The Work: The Work shall include, but shall not be limited to the following (not necessarily in the order indicated): 1.Survey: The Contractor shall use a licensed surveyor to complete a topographic survey of the proposed North-South (N-S) grass swale area and surrounding area to verify the minimum longitudinal slopes are achievable, between 0.5 and 1.0 percent. (This swale area does not have good existing topological data.) Nominal as-built drawings exist for the East-West (E-W) swale area showing expected slopes and grades. The Contractor's surveyor shall verify that the flow line slope shall be sufficient to provide positive drainage in turf areas to associated area inlets (either new inlet for the N-S swale or existing inlets for the E-W swale) as shown on the contract drawings. 2.Trench: Strip the live turf along the proposed flow line to the proposed area inlet. Trench for underdrain according to the contract drawings. Trenching along the N-S swale area will be through mature trees' driplines. As such, the approximately 8-inch wide, 2-feet deep trench shall be carefully dug under the direct supervision of a certified arborist. (A mechanical trencher may be used.) Roots which are approved to be severed shall be cut cleanly and treated with a root sealer compound, and covered with earth as soon as possible. Cemetery staff will mark the approximate locations of utilities. Protect from damage existing, crossing irrigation laterals and other utilities that will be encountered during construction; hand dig in these areas. All excavated material shall be disposed of appropriately off site. Contractor shall install 4-foot high orange, plastic construction fencing around any open excavations for the protection of the public and staff. 3.Demo: Remove a small tree as indicated on the contract drawings. Grind the stump down at least 4 inches below grade and backfill with clean topsoil. Protect from damage all other trees in the immediate vicinity of the construction according to contract drawings. 4.The Contractor shall excavate and remove that portion of the gravel access road within the E-W swale area. Restore the swale to the expected slopes and grades as shown on the as-built drawings. 5.Underdrain: Install 4-inch perforated PVC drainage pipes, including appropriate trenching, filter fabric, and #57 crushed stone backfill according to the contract drawings and specifications. The PVC pipes shall be installed along the swale flow line and maintain positive drainage (0.50% minimum) back to the associated area drains. Install 4x4-inch PVC tees (or ells at pipe ends) and 4-inch cleanout/inspection port, installed flush with the finish grade as indicated on the contract drawings. The cleanout shall have a threaded plug. 6.Place and compact a 6-inch layer of #57 crushed stone. Complete wrap of pipe and drainage layer with non-woven, needle-punched polypropylene filter fabric that provides approximately 150 gallon per minute flow. 7.Grade: Place and compact enough imported sandy loam and 3 inches of imported clean, amended topsoil in order to restore all surfaces and grades. Regrade for positive drainage to the associated inlets according to the grading plan. The swale shall have a trapezoidal cross section with sides sloped up to 4:1, bottom width of approximately 3 feet, and freeboard up to 6 inches. 8.Area Drain: Install a new 24 x 24-inch area drain servicing the N-W swale and underdrain. Connect the underdrain to the new area drain box and grout the connection according to the contract drawings. 9.Manhole: Saw cut the existing asphalt road and excavate down to the existing 15-inch HPDE storm drain pipe. Construct a new manhole base over the 15-inch pipe; install concrete floor and cleanly cut pipe within the manhole. Grout the connections. Complete installation of pre-cast manhole according to contract drawings. 10.Install a 6-inch HDPE dual-wall, solid main transport pipe from the new area drain to the new manhole. Maintain a 0.50% longitudinal grade to the manhole. Backfill and restore the asphalt road according to the contract drawings. 11.Turf: Provide and install certified "Celebration" Bermuda sod for all disturbed areas in accordance with the contract specifications. The Contractor shall be responsible for the turf during the establishment period (approximately 30 days), including mowing and irrigation until sod is 100% established. After the sod has been established the Contractor shall request a Final Inspection in writing to the Contracting Officer and COR. C.General Conditions: 1.Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified. 2.Thoroughly clean up the work area at the end of each day's work, and at completion of the project. Leave premises clean and free of waste, scrap, used equipment, or other material intentionally or incidentally delivered to the site by Contractor or Contractor's personnel. 3.The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site not to be removed and do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer. 4.The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor. 5.All utilities required for the continuous operation of all existing facilities shall be maintained in service at all times except when disruptions are needed. The contractor shall inform the Cemetery Director and the Contracting Officer (CO) in writing for such disruptions and obtain approval from the CO in writing at least 2 weeks prior to such need. When option exists, implement options to minimize interruption of services to the facilities. 6.The Contractor shall coordinate with the Cemetery Director for parking, material storage, temporary portable restroom facilities, and any other needs for the work. Public access to the National Cemetery shall not be impaired. 7.The Contractor shall assume sole responsibility for safety of all persons on or about the construction site, in accordance with applicable laws and codes. Guard all materials in accordance with the safety provisions according to OSHA and Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). D.Standards of Employee Conduct: 1.The National Cemetery Administration honors veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our Nation. National Cemeteries are national shrines. The standards of work, appearance, and procedures performed by the contractor at this cemetery shall reflect this nations concern for those interred there. Due to the sensitive mission of the cemetery, contractor personnel must exercise and exhibit absolute decorum, composure, and stability at all times. 2.Contractor personnel shall be required to adhere to the following standards of dress and conduct, as briefly mentioned here, while performing work in the National Cemetery. These standards and regulations are enforceable under Title 38, U.S.C., Part I, Chapter 9, Section 5901. 3.Clothing shall be presentable and suitable to the work while maintaining proper appearance and decorum indicative for a National Shrine. Uniform shirts and hats are preferred. Clothing shall be clean and cleanliness and personal hygiene are imperative. T-shirts and/or tank tops as outer garments are prohibited. Protective/safety clothing and shoes shall meet or exceed OSHA and state requirements. 4.Behavior and language must be appropriate, reverent, and respectful at all times. 5.Eating and drinking (except water) is prohibited in the work areas and within sight of a committal shelter during a service. 6.Use of intoxicating beverages, any tobacco products, and illegal drugs on the Cemetery premises is strictly prohibited. 7.Contractor personnel shall not lean, sit, or stand on or against headstones or monuments. No tools, equipment or other items will be placed or leaned on headstones or monuments. 8.The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of personnel conduct and work performance and shall administer disciplinary action as required. The Contractor is expected to remove any employees from the Cemetery for cause, to include, but not limited to, safety violations, other misconduct in performance of duty under these specifications and/or conduct contrary to the best interests of the Government. If the Contractor fails to act in this regard, or the reason for a removal is immediately required to protect the interests of the Government, the COR may direct the removal of an employee from the premises. Contractor objections to any such action will be referred to the Contacting Officer (CO) for final resolution; however, the Contractor will first immediately comply with COR direction pending any CO final resolution at a later time or date. The Contractor will not be due any type of compensation for their costs incurred as a result of an employee being removed for cause; unless the removal is directed by the COR, and is later found invalid and/or unreasonable by the Contracting Officer. E.Time of Completion: The project shall be completed within 45 calendar days after contract Notice to Proceed. Work outside of the Cemetery's normal operating hours of 8 am to 4:30 pm shall be permitted only by approval of the COR and only in order to meet the Period of Performance. F.Code Compliance: All work shall be performed in accordance with the specifications. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to comply with all the applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. The Contractor shall apply and obtain all applicable permits to comply with local, State and Federal regulations and requirements. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all waste materials and construction debris and comply with all applicable local, State and Federal regulations and requirements. All waste materials and debris specified shall be removed from the Cemetery grounds by the Contractor at its own expenses, including all applicable permits and fees. G.Experience Requirements: 1.The Contractor must demonstrate with their technical proposal experience with at least three (3) storm drainage projects that include underdrains and swales of similar size over the past five (5) years. Each contract submitted must have been satisfactorily completed, or if not yet completed, must be marked by satisfactory progress. The Government will not consider a contract that is less than 50% complete or an effort that concluded more than 5 years ago. 2.Contractor Supervisor/Superintendent: A competent and experienced English-speaking Contractor Supervisor/Superintendent shall be provided by the Contractor whenever work is being performed - other than trash and debris pick-up. The Contractor Supervisor must have not less than five (5) years of experience as a direct supervisor of earthwork, grading, and/or drainage line installation projects. Offerors shall submit a resume for the Contractor Supervisor as part of the technical proposal. All permanent substitutions, whether of prime supervisors or sub-contractors, will be identified and reported to the COR and Contracting Officer, if not prior to, as soon as possible after occurrence. 3.The Contractor Supervisor shall review and approve submittals, ensure all specifications are being met, inspect the quality of work performed, ensure contract work does not conflict with ceremonies and funerals, ensure employees are is adequately supervised and proper conduct maintained, and certify the completed work for payment and other purposes. H.Contractor Quality Control: 1.The Contractor shall guarantee that all work done under this contract shall be free from defaults and no faulty materials or workmanship with one (1) year warranty or extended manufacturer's warranty. The Contractor hereby agrees to repair or replace deficiencies within the specified time frame by the direction of the CO at Contractor's own expense and shall be corrected to the satisfaction of the Government. I.Availability/Constraints of Site: See attached drawings and specifications. J.Submittals After Award: Submit samples, cut sheets, and shop drawings to the COR for review and approval. K.Plans/details: X-101, Cover and Sheet Index; D-101, Existing Conditions and Demo Plan; C-101, Grading Plan; C-102, Storm Drainage Plan; C-201, Construction Details L.POC: The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for this project is the James Coffell or his approved alternate. M.Project completion: The project site shall be protected and/or restored to a condition equal to that existing prior to the commencement of work. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing work (lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work END OF SCOPE OF WORK ATTACHMENT 1 PICTURES Figure 1: North-South swale area (looking North)Figure 2: North-South swale area (looking South) and proposed location of new area drain Figure 3: North-South swale area (looking North)Figure 4: East-West swale area (looking West) Figure 5: East-West swale area (looking West)Figure 6: East-West swale area (looking East) Figure 7: East-West swale area; tree to be removedFigure 8: East-West swale area (looking East to and existing area draingravel access road) Figure 9: East-West swale area; gravel access road to be removed ATTACHMENT 2 SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 00 01 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS 00 01 10Table of Contents DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORTH 31 20 00Earthwork DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS 32 92 00Turfgrass Renovation and Reestablishment SECTION 31 20 00 EARTHWORK PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1DESCRIPTION OF WORK A.This section includes the requirements for earthwork including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Site preparation. 2. Excavation. 4. Filling and backfilling. 5. Grading. 6. Soil Disposal. 1.2 SUBMITTALS A.Unless otherwise noted, submittals shall be made 14 days before commencing the Work specified in this Section. The following shall be submitted. 1.Import Material: The Contractor shall submit the following for each imported material a minimum of 14 days prior to delivery: a.Material source(s); b.Particle size analysis in accordance with ASTM C136 2.Equipment List: The Contractor shall submit a list of equipment to be utilized for the work 7 days prior to mobilization. The list shall include equipment make, model, year, tire or track dimensions, weight and other information. 3.Construction Procedures Plan: The Contractor shall submit a plan that includes, but not be limited to, material excavation, marker surveying and identification tagging, marker removal, marker collar removal, marker transportation and storage, marker re-installation, backfill processing and placement, equipment use, borrow source utilization, and protection to be provided in the event of rain, wind, heat or other potential cause of damage 14 days prior to material construction. 4.Record Drawing Information: Record Drawings including, but not limited to, drawings showing the original and final marker locations. The preconstruction survey of the markers will be submitted to the COR in draft form for use during construction. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MATERIALS A.SCREENED PLANTING TOPSOIL 1.The planting topsoil shall be a loam, sandy loam, and/or sandy clay loam conforming to ASTM D 5268-07, Standard Specification for Topsoil Used for Landscaping Purposes, with pH range of 6.5 to 7.8, a minimum of 4 percent organic material content and a maximum of 10% organic material content; free of weed seeds, noxious weeds, invasive plants, stones 1 inch or larger in any dimension, foreign matter and other extraneous materials harmful to plant growth, including, but not limited to roots, plants, sod, stones, and clay lumps. 2.Topsoil shall not be infested with nematodes, grubs, other pests, pest eggs, or other undesirable organisms and disease-causing plant pathogens. 3.Topsoil shall be friable and with sufficient structure to give good tilth and aeration. Continuous, air-filled, pore-space content on a volume/volume basis shall be at least 15 percent when moisture is present at field capacity. Soil shall have a field capacity of at least 15 percent on a dry weight basis. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 SITE PREPARATION A.Trees and Shrubs: Protect from damage, existing trees and shrubs which are not shown to be removed in construction area. Immediately repair damage to existing trees and shrubs by trimming, cleaning and painting damaged areas, including roots, in accordance with standard industry horticultural practice for the geographic area and plant species. Do not store building materials closer to trees and shrubs that are to remain, than the farthest extension of their limbs. If the Contractor is obstructed by tree roots within the drip-line of a standing tree that are 2 inches in diameter or greater, the Contractor shall request an inspection by the COR. The COR will inspect and determine if any roots will be pruned. B.Lines and Grades: With the services of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor or Registered Civil Engineer, specified in Site Survey section, the Contractor shall survey and document existing lines and grades and submit for approval new lines and grades in order to achieve grades that provide a smooth surface free from irregular surface changes. The intent here is not to change the overall contour of the gravesites but rather to eliminate any irregular surface changes. Grading shall comply with compaction requirements and grade cross sections, lines, and elevations indicated by the approved survey. Where spot grades are indicated the grade shall be established based on interpolation of the elevations between the spot grades while maintaining appropriate transition at structures and paving and uninterrupted drainage flow into inlets. 3.2 EXCAVATION A.The Contractor shall perform excavation of every type of material encountered within the limits of grading to the lines, grades, and elevations indicated and as specified. Grading shall be in conformance with the Site Survey Drawings and the tolerances specified in Paragraph Grade Tolerance. Excavation areas will be cleared of vegetation prior to excavation. Satisfactory excavated materials shall be transported to and placed in fill as indicated. Unsatisfactory materials encountered within the excavation shall be excavated below grade and replaced with satisfactory materials as directed. Surplus excavated material not required for fill shall be disposed offsite. 3.3 SUBGRADE PREPARATION A.Ground surface on which fill is to be placed shall be cleared of vegetation. B.The subgrade shall be shaped to lines, grades, and sections shown on the Construction Drawings, and compacted as specified. Soft or otherwise unsatisfactory material shall be removed and replaced with satisfactory excavated material or other approved material as directed. Existing low areas and those resulting from removal of unsatisfactory material shall be brought up to required grade with satisfactory materials, and the entire subgrade shall be shaped and compacted as specified. C.All subgrade areas shall be moisture conditioned and compacted to not less than 90 percent compaction in accordance with ASTM D2922. D.If the Contractor excavates below the lines and grades indicated on the Construction Drawings, the Contractor shall place fill to elevate these areas back to grade at no cost to the Government. E.The prepared subgrade surface shall be reasonably smooth, free of holes, depressions greater than 3 inch deep, or protrusion extending above the surface more than 3 inch. No overlying materials shall be placed until the subgrade has been checked and approved. The subgrade surface shall be protected and restored if damaged. 3.5 FILL AND BACKFILL A.Fill shall be not be dropped from a height greater than 3 feet nor excessively loaded on markers. The soil shall be placed and compacted in 4 inch deep loose lifts. The moisture content of fill placed shall be adjusted prior to placement. Each lift shall be rough graded prior to compaction. Equipment shall be operated with careful attention to protection of markers. Fill shall not be constructed on surfaces that are muddy, frozen, or contain frost. 3.6 GRADE TOLERANCE A.Excavation and finish grades shall be constructed to within plus or minus 0.1 foot of the indicated grades. The finished surface of the excavations and fills shall be free of depressions and shall be reasonably smooth in accordance with the grade tolerances. 3.7 DISPOSAL OF UNSUITABLE AND EXCESS EXCAVATED MATERIAL A.Remove from site and legally dispose trash and debris. B.Remove from site and legally dispose excess soil after all fill and backfill operations are completed. 3.8 CLEAN UP A.Upon completion of earthwork operations, clean all work areas within contract limits, remove tools, and equipment. Provide site clear, clean and free of debris. Remove all debris, rubbish, and excess material from Cemetery Property. E N D SECTION 32 92 00 TURFGRASS RENOVATION AND REESTABLISHMENT 1.1.WORK OVERVIEW 1.1.1.This section outlines operational procedures to be followed in sections designated for topsoil surface leveling, renovation, and re-establishment of the existing turfgrass stand. Turf renovation generally includes curb-to-curb renovation unless otherwise directed by the COR. The contractor shall provide all supervision, professional advice/guidance, labor, parts, materials, equipment, and personnel, to provide the services defined herein. 1.1.2.The COR will determine the beginning point and ending points in each gravesite section. 1.2.TOPSOIL AND TURFGRASS RENOVATION PROCESS: 1.2.1.The following renovation process shall begin with the approval of the COR and only when the existing turfgrass is actively growing and not in dormancy. 1.2.2.Contractor shall inventory, remove, and store all irrigation heads and cap head risers within the limits of work. Provide a copy of the inventoried equipment and materials to the COR. Provide protection of any exposed components, risers, etc. that might be damaged by renovation equipment. 1.2.3.Contractor shall locate and inventory all irrigation components: (valve boxes, gate valves, quick couplers, etc.) within the limits of work and protect the location and component access throughout contract work. Provide a copy of the inventoried equipment and materials to the COR. 1.2.4.The Contractor shall be responsible for the replacement of irrigation heads and components at finish grade, ensuring all irrigation lines and heads are free of foreign matter and operating properly. 1.2.5.Removal of Existing Turf Stand: 1.2.5.a.Power rake or verticut entire treated area to loosen and prepare the site for the removal of all residual plant debris including thatch. 1.2.5.b.Remove all residual plant debris including thatch. 1.2.6.Topsoil Preparation: 1.2.6.a.Rototill area to a minimum depth of 6 inches to uniformly mix topsoil and to uniformly loosen top surface for re-grading and leveling. 1.2.6.b.Provide and apply turf fertilizer that is commercial grade, free flowing, uniform in composition, and conforms to applicable state and federal regulations. Granular fertilizer shall bear the manufacturer's warranted statement of analysis. Granular fertilizer shall contain a minimum percentage by weight of 10 nitrogen (of which 50 percent shall be organic), 10 available phosphoric acid, and 10 potash. Spread at a rate recommended by the manufacturer evenly over entire area using any suitable broadcast application device. 1.2.6.c.Rake in fertilizer into the top one (1) inch of soil to minimize the new sod from making direct contact with the fertilizer. 1.2.7.Topsoil Leveling and Grading 1.2.7.a.Grade and compact surface of site to achieve desired finished appearance, free of all surface ripples, depressions, high spots, low areas, ridges. New surfaces shall be blended to existing areas. 1.2.7.b.The prepared surface (finish grade) shall be a maximum 1 inch below the adjoining grade of any surfaced area. 1.2.7.c.Topsoil shall be free of foreign matter, any objects bigger than 25 mm (1 inch) and weed seeds. 1.2.7.d.Apply and compact sufficient topsoil to eliminate all ripples, depressions as needed to achieve the desired smooth finish grade and appearance. 1.2.7.e.Firm the topsoil by rolling with a standard turfgrass roller that is half-full of water. If more weight is required to adequately firm the surface, fill the roller with water and repeat rolling as necessary. Properly firmed soil will show a foot print when walked upon, but will not allow the walker's foot to sink into the soil. 1.2.7.f.Protect finished areas from damage by vehicular or pedestrian traffic. 1.2.7.g.Install and maintain erosion control material to meet local environmental regulations. Copies of these requirements may be reviewed by contacting the COR. 1.2.8.After finish grade has been established, raise all irrigation components and install sprinkler heads to finish grade. Adjust sprinkler heads to provide full coverage and best distribution uniformity. 1.2.9.Turfgrass Sod Transplanting and Installation: 1.2.9.a.Provide certified sod as specified in Exhibit (G). 1.2.9.b.Moistening the Soil: During periods of higher than optimal temperature for the species specified, and after all unevenness in the soil surface has been corrected, the soil shall be lightly moistened immediately prior to installation of the turfgrass sod. 1.2.9.c.Starter Strip: The first row of turfgrass sod shall be laid in a straight line, with subsequent rows placed parallel to and tightly against each other. Lateral joints shall be staggered to promote more uniform growth and strength. Care shall be exercised to insure that the pieces are not stretched or overlapped and that all joints are butted tightly to prevent voids that would cause air drying of the roots. 1.2.9.d.Sloping Surfaces: On 3:1 or greater slopes, traditional size (1 sq yd / 1 sq m) turfgrass sod shall be laid across the angle of the slope (perpendicular), with staggered joints and secured by tamping, pegging, stapling or other approved methods of temporarily securing each piece. Large-roll turfgrass sod shall be laid in the direction of the slope, with temporary securing being at the discretion of the installation contractor. 1.2.9.e.Swales and Intermittent Waterways: The installation of turfgrass sod within drainways or intermittent waterways shall be determined after considering maximum channel velocities for storms of a designated intensity. Traditional size turfgrass sod shall be laid perpendicular to the direction of flow and pegged to resist washout during the establishment period, while large-roll pieces shall be laid in the direction of the flow, with temporary securing being at the discretion of the installation contractor. 1.2.9.f.Watering and Rolling: The installation contractor shall water the turfgrass sod immediately after transplanting to prevent drying. As sod placement is completed in any one section, the entire area shall be lightly rolled. It shall then be thoroughly watered to a depth sufficient to ensure the underside of the new sod pad and soil immediately below the pad are thoroughly wet. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring adequate water is available at the site prior to and during installation. If the Cemetery irrigation system is inoperative, the Contractor shall still ensure water is available at the site via other means or conveyances. 1.2.9.g.All turfgrass sod shall be uniform in color, leaf texture and shoot density and shall be reasonably free of weeds, diseases and other visible imperfections at acceptance. 1.2.10.Turfgrass Sod Establishment: 1.2.10.a.The establishment period for turf shall begin immediately after installation, with the approval of the COR. All turf established by the Contractor shall be irrigated and fully maintained by the Contractor until final acceptance is made by the Government. The Governments reserves the right to increase or decrease frequency of watering as deemed necessary. 1.2.10.b.Watering: Irrigate area routinely and as required to ensure complete and satisfactory sod establishment. Apply water at a moderate rate so as not to flood the plants and turf. Soil on sod pads shall be kept moist at all times to maintain moist soil to a depth of at least 4 inches. Sod shall be watered daily for the first 10 to 14 days to avoid dry out. Then, water sod routinely as needed to prevent visual wilt (blue/gray hue). The Cemetery has a functioning in-ground irrigation system capable of providing water for this purpose. In all cases, Contractor shall coordinate irrigation schedules with the COR. 1.2.10.c.Eradicate all weeds. Water, fertilize, over-seed, and perform any other operation necessary to promote the growth of grass. Replant areas void of turf 0.1 m2 (one square foot) and larger in area. Mow the new lawn at least three times, prior to the final inspection. Begin mowing when grass is two and one-half (2-1/2) inches high. Mow to a two (2) inch height per each of the three mowings prior to final inspection. String trim/stick trim the turf around the headstones/ flat markers at least three times, maintaining the same surrounding height of the mowed turf prior to the final inspection. Begin trimming when grass is three and one-half (3-1/2) inches high. 1.2.10.d.Mowing: Mowing shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 1.3. The first mowing shall not be attempted until the turfgrass sod is firmly rooted and securely in place. Begin mowing sod when plant height reaches two and one-half (2-1/2) inches or as otherwise directed by the COR. 1.2.10.e.Continue mowing and irrigation until sod is 100% established. After the sod has been established the Contractor shall request a Final Inspection in writing to the Contracting Officer and COR. 1.2.10.f.Germinated weeds must be eliminated by spraying with a typical three-way broadleaf herbicide combination product or with DriveTM or an approved equal post emergence herbicide for control of crabgrass or both if necessary to achieve 100% turfgrass cover. The seedling turfgrass shall be mowed at least three times before any herbicide treatment is applied. 1.2.11.In areas where turf work has been completed, clear the area of all debris. Any areas damaged during establishment operations must be restored to their original condition. 1.3.MOWING PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT FOR TURFGRASS SOD ESTABLISHMENT 1.3.1.The Contractor shall use rear-discharge mowers or mowers with mulching decks only. At no time is freshly mowed grass to be blown onto headstones. Riding mowers may be used if they are not operated within two (2) inches of headstones, flat markers, monuments, tree trunks or other vertical surfaces. 1.3.2.Commercial grade power trimmers and power edgers shall be used to trim grass from around headstones, monuments, markers, etc. The Contractor shall use trimmers with a plastic blade attachment to cleanly trim edges around all flat markers. Care must be taken not to chip flat markers with blades. 1.3.3.All mowing equipment shall be cleaned before mowing at the Cemetery to reduce the risk of introducing contaminant weed seeds into the cemetery turf. No equipment will be cleaned on cemetery property. 1.3.4.Cutting blades on mowing and trimming equipment must be kept sharp so that grass tips are cleanly cut and not torn or damaged. 1.3.5.Turfgrass Heights: Turf shall be maintained at a height within one (1) inch of the range as specified in Exhibit (G) or as directed by the COR. The height of grass is what is measured to get the correct cutting height. The cutting height of all mowing equipment shall be set to maintain the specified height. At no time will more than one-third (1/3) of leaf blade be removed during any single mowing. 1.3.6.Trimming: The base of headstones, trees, monuments, markers, buildings walls, fences, signs and other vertical surfaces shall be trimmed to keep the grass within one (1) inch above the range as specified in Exhibit (G) or as directed by the COR. Trimming operations will be considered a part of mowing and accomplished concurrently with mowing operations. A mowing cycle will not be considered complete until all trimming operations are accomplished. Areas will be mowed first, followed by the trimming operation. 1.3.7.Mowing and trimming will be accomplished free of scalping, rutting, bruising, and uneven and rough cutting. Use of cutting equipment that is out of adjustment, thereby causing streaks or irregularities, uneven cutting, plowing, or gouging of the soil is not permitted. After cutting, grass will have a uniform height. 1.3.8.Contractor shall be familiar with and utilize different mowing patterns. Changing direction and patterns reduces turf wear, prevents wheel rutting, and provides a neater appearance. All mowing around trees will be accomplished in a manner that prevents a "ringing pattern" around the tree and associated damage to turf. 1.3.9.Mowing, trimming and edging operations will not damage headstones, markers, floral or commemorative items, structures, survey monuments, irrigation equipment, etc. 1.4.TRASH, DEBRIS & LEAF REMOVAL 1.4.1.Debris and Trash: Any item, material, or foreign object not permanently attached to or planted within the cemetery grounds and boundaries. Items include, but are not limited to, fallen twigs and branches that are under ten (10) inches (25.40 cm) in diameter, paper products, cigarette butts, gum, glass and metal products, plastic and any other synthetic items, loose rock and stone over three (3) inches (7.62 cm) in diameter that are not the apparent result of an interment. Not included is the material found within trash receptacles. 1.4.2.Contractor shall collect and dispose of all debris and trash before and after each mowing and trimming event within the Cemetery. 1.4.3.Any clippings deposited on headstones, flat markers, monuments, roadways, walkways (inside and out), flagpole bases, or other non-turf grass areas, shall be mechanically blown onto nearby turf areas when possible, or collected and disposed of on the same day as the mowing and trimming event that produced them. Any clippings deposited on sidewalks or at public visitor areas including at the Committal Shelter areas shall be swept or removed using mechanical blowers at same time mowing work is occurring. Clearly visible windrows of clippings, as a result of infrequent mowing, will be removed and disposed of at no extra cost to the Government. E N D
 

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Address: Biloxi National Cemetery;400 Veterans Ave;Biloxi, MS

Zip Code: 39531
 

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