Grounds maintenance services at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery -- S208   6

Background
The solicitation is for grounds maintenance services at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, issued by the National Cemetery Administration (NCA).

The goal of this contract is to ensure the cemetery grounds are maintained to a high standard, reflecting the dignity and respect owed to veterans and their families. This includes various tasks related to landscaping, cleaning, and upkeep of cemetery features.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for a range of tasks as outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), including but not limited to: maintaining vegetation height, cleaning and polishing flagpoles annually, managing vegetation in solar panel areas, deep cleaning wood components in shelters twice a year without power washing, performing core aeration on all irrigated turf areas, dethatching as required, and ensuring proper maintenance of gravesites.

Specific requirements include:
- Cleaning the reflection pond once per year;
- Inspecting and cleaning drainage systems monthly or after rain events;
- Providing all labor and materials for repairing sunken graves;
- Maintaining turf health through aeration and topdressing;
- Using appropriate tools for mowing around markers to prevent damage;
- Following guidelines for marker placement during initial interments.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery.