Complete Grounds Maintenance at Marietta National Cemetery - SED-859 -- S208

Background
The contract for Complete Grounds Maintenance at Marietta National Cemetery is issued by the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) as part of their mission to maintain the dignity and appearance of national cemeteries. The goal of this contract is to ensure that the cemetery grounds are kept clean, safe, and visually appealing for visitors and families of the deceased. This includes a comprehensive scope of work that encompasses various maintenance tasks over a base year with four optional renewal years.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for a variety of tasks including:

- Daily collection and removal of trash, debris, dead flowers, and tree limbs from cemetery grounds.
- Adherence to floral regulations regarding grave decorations.
- Maintenance of trash receptacles.
- Provision of a dumpster for waste management.
- Leaf and debris collection throughout the year.
- Sweeping/blowing off roadways and concrete surfaces.
- Irrigation of turf areas using above-ground systems.
- Repair of sunken graves and turf areas.
- Sod repairs and installation.
- Mulching around trees, shrubs, and planting beds.
- Overall maintenance of plant beds to ensure they are healthy and free from pests.

Specific tasks include:
1. Daily trash pickup from all areas including exterior trash receptacles.
2. Removal of unsightly grave decorations according to cemetery floral regulations.
3. Weekly leaf collection during peak seasons.
4. Sweeping/blowing off paved surfaces twice daily.
5. Setting up above-ground irrigation systems for newly sodded areas until fully rooted.
6. Repairing sunken graves within one business day after notification.
7. Installing new sod in designated areas as needed.

Place of Performance
Marietta National Cemetery