Ground Maintenance

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for non-personal services to provide Base Operations and Support Services, specifically Grounds Maintenance, for the United States Army Garrison Fort Buchanan in Puerto Rico. The objective is to ensure all work meets applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and directives, and to provide performance-based, results-oriented requirements.

• Grounds Maintenance: Services to be provided under Common Level of Service (CLS) 404.

• Work Areas: Includes tasks such as mowing, edging, trimming, flower/plant bed maintenance, planter care, gravel bed maintenance, weed control, debris removal, tree pruning and removal, hedge and shrub pruning, athletic field maintenance, traffic sign cleaning, fence vegetation clearing, and maintenance of service common areas and unimproved areas.

• Specific Tasks: Detailed requirements for each service are outlined, including performance standards and acceptable quality levels (AQLs).

• Transition: Contractor must provide experienced personnel during phase-in and phase-out periods to maintain service levels.

• Work Management: Contractor must establish a work plan, including frequency and catch-up days, and schedule work monthly.

• Performance is evaluated based on specific standards and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) for each service, detailed in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) Matrix.

• Surveillance methods include 100% Inspection, Random Sampling (RS), Unscheduled Inspection (UI), and Customer Complaints (CC).

• Contractor must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and directives, including environmental and safety requirements.

• Period of Performance: 5 years and 0 months, including a phase-in/out period, base period, and four option periods.

  • Phase-in/out Period: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2031
  • Base Period: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
  • Option Period I: July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028
  • Option Period II: July 1, 2028 - June 30, 2029
  • Option Period III: July 1, 2029 - June 30, 2030
  • Option Period IV: July 1, 2030 - June 30, 2031

• Place of Performance: Locations listed in Technical Exhibit (TE) 1, within Fort Buchanan.

• Non-Personal Services: Contractor personnel are not subject to Government supervision or control.

• Contract Administration: Involves a Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)/Alternate COR (ACOR).

• Quality Control: Contractor must provide and maintain an acceptable Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Security: Compliance with installation, facility, and local security policies and procedures, including background checks and specific training (iWATCH, Anti-Terrorism, Cybersecurity).

• Safety: Contractor must develop and implement a safety program and comply with OSHA standards.

• Environmental Requirements: Compliance with green procurement, environmental laws, and spill prevention plans.

• Contingency Plans: Contractor must establish and maintain plans for mobilization, disaster, and labor disputes.

• Deliverables: Includes various reports, plans, and certifications as detailed in Section 6.0.

• Contractor Identification: Personnel must be identified as contractors (e.g., badge, logo).

• Key Personnel: A Project Manager is required, with specific qualifications and availability.

• Government-Furnished Property: Access to water and electrical services will be provided.