Sod Delivery and Install - Fort Logan - May 2017 Expedite Sod Delivery and Installation (Expedite) - Fort Logan, CO The purchase order will be for the May 2017 requirement.
The National Cemetery Administration is executing expedited market research in the effort to identify qualified SDVOSB firms to deliver and install sod on an expedited basis for Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO. The Government anticipates that the applicable NAICS code is 561730 with a Size Standard of $7.5M.
The pending short term requirement will cover May 2017 requirements. The estimated requirements will consist of the following:
The cemetery will require 11,000 sq ft of sod delivered and installed, plus 7000 sq. ft of sod to be delivered only. The required delivery date is May 8, 2017.
The cemetery will require 16,000 sq. ft of sod delivered and installed, plus 7000 sq. ft of sod to be delivered only. The required delivery date is May 15, 2017.
Description:
Sod installation for 1st and 2nd interment gravesites
Est. Qty
Unit
0001 - Deliver and Install sod on gravesites per COR instructions Spring installation (May)
27,000 total
sq. ft.
Reserved
0003 - Deliver sod only per COR instructions No install Spring (May)
14000 total
sq. ft.
Any interested and qualified SDVOSB concerns shall submit a capability statement that supports the ability to execute the requirement on an expedited basis (such as a teaming arrangement with a sod farm in the local commuting area). Secondarily, the firm shall identify its experience delivering and installing sod within the last 3 to five years as the primary service, or as part of project execution. Cemetery experience is preferred.
Any qualified SDVOSB firm shall be currently registered in Vet-Biz and SAMS.
Also, note that qualified SDVOSB sources may be retained on file for a future long term, comparable contract requirement that may be subsequently issued at a later date.
The initial Statement of Work is as follows:
SCOPE OF WORK
The Contractor shall provide all necessary expertise, supervision, labor, equipment, and supplies to accomplish the delivery and installation of Kentucky Blue Grass/Perennial Rye Grass Blend sod on grave sites at the Fort Logan National Cemetery property located at 4400 W. Kenyon Avenue, Denver, CO 80235.
Work to be accomplished within the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. No work will be allowed to be performed on weekends and official government Holidays, without advance written consent of the C.O.R.
A. Planting and delivery of grass sod:
A.1 - Grass sod shall be ordered, delivered, and installed once in the spring (May) and once in the Fall (September) on all first interment sites as directed by the COR. The amount of grass sod to be delivered may vary depending on the interment rate. Sod will be installed in specific burial sections as instructed by the COR. This installation will usually occur in one full casket crypt burial section and in one traditional cremation burial section per order.
A.2 - Grass sod shall also be ordered and delivered once in the spring (May). There will be no installation included in this order of sod. The amount of grass sod to be delivered may vary depending on the interment rate.
A.3 - Grass sod shall be certified Kentucky Blue Grass/Perennial Rye Grass Blend. The blend will be 80% to 90% Kentucky Blue Grass (composed of at least 3 regionally adaptive varieties) and 10% to 20% Perennial Rye Grass (composed of at least 2 regionally adaptive varieties). The sod will be delivered freshly cut, weed, disease, and insect free, and of healthy appearance with uniform color, leaf texture, and shoot density. Grass sod shall be relatively free of thatch, less than 0.5 inch (uncompressed). Grass sod shall be machine cut at a uniform soil thickness of 0.60 inch, plus or minus .25 inch, at the time of cutting. Measurement for thickness shall exclude top growth and any thatch. Irregular sized pads, broken pads, and torn or uneven ends will not be acceptable. Standard sized sections of grass sod shall be strong enough that it can be picked up and handled without damage. Grass sod shall not be harvested or transplanted when its moisture content (excessively dry or wet) may adversely affect its survival. Grass sod shall be harvested, delivered, and installed within a 24 hour period, unless a suitable preservation method is approved prior to delivery.
A.4 - Grass sod shall be installed per COR s specific instructions at grave site locations specified in writing by COR.
A.5 - Grass sod shall be installed to match existing grade of turf (cemetery responsible for correct soil preparation and finish grade). All joints shall be butted tightly. Lateral joints shall be staggered to promote more uniform growth and strength. Care shall be exercised to insure that sod pieces are not stretched or overlapped. Installed grass sod shall be properly rolled with sod roller to correct firmness.
A.6 - Once grass sod is installed, contractor shall notify COR for inspection and acceptance of work, prior to submitting invoice(s).
A.7 - Contractor is responsible for replacing any grass sod delivered and installed that does not meet the requirements stated in this scope of work within two (2) weeks after planting.
B. Contractor Equipment, Personnel, and Contractor Responsibilities
B.1 - Contractor shall not damage any property within the cemetery grounds. Any damage incurred by contractor shall be repaired or replaced at contractor expense with no additional charge to the government. This damage includes, but not is not limited to, rutting of grounds caused by contractor equipment, headstone and marker damage, and any other damage to cemetery property and grounds caused by contractor.
B.2 - Contractor shall not use any heavy equipment (i.e. back hoes, forklifts, dump trucks, etc.) within burial sections. Contractor will be allowed to use light duty motorized utility carts for the transport of grass sod and tools, as needed, and at contractor expense.
B.3 - Contractor shall clean up and/or pick up any trash, debris, dirt, mud, tire marks or any other related items upon completion of work in that area on any given work day.
B.4 - Contractor shall not store any materials, tools, or equipment overnight on the cemetery grounds.
B.5 Contractor shall provide an English speaking Foreman or Work Leader for this contract.
C. Cemetery Responsibilities
C.1 - The cemetery is responsible for grass sod damaged by cemetery personnel, third parties, storms, flood, frost, freeze, animals on cemetery grounds, or related.
C.2 - The cemetery is responsible for the required maintenance (including watering) of the grass sod once it is delivered, correctly installed, and accepted.
End of Scope of Work
Ann R Manning
Contracting Officer
303-914-5710
Ann.Manning@va.gov
