Mowing services for Jonesboro office & substation,   2

Background
The Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA), part of the U.S. Department of Energy, is responsible for providing reliable electric power to its customers. The goal of this contract is to secure lawn maintenance services for the Jonesboro Office & Substation and Kennett Substation to ensure these facilities are well-maintained and presentable.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide all personnel, tools, and equipment necessary to perform mowing services for the Jonesboro office & substation and Kennett substation in strict accordance with the Performance Work Statement. Specific tasks include:
- Mowing grass to a height of 2 ½ inches using vendor-supplied equipment with guards to protect against throwing objects.
- Using a weed-eater or herbicide along all fencing, foundations, footings, guy wires, ditches, and permanent objects, ensuring herbicide does not extend more than 6 inches on either side of objects sprayed.
- Mowing or trimming grass along entrance and exit roads with a weed-eater.
- Removing all trash in the area prior to each mowing.
- Wearing hardhats at all times and safety glasses while using a weed-eater.
- Mowing days and frequency may change due to weather conditions; any additional mowing requests will require contract modification approval.

For the Jonesboro Maintenance Unit, mowing will occur between May 1st and October 31st with a total of 25 mowings in the base year and an option for 29 mowings in subsequent years. For the Kennett Substation, mowing will also occur between May 1st and October 31st with a total of 13 mowings in the base year and an option for 16 mowings in subsequent years.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract is from May 1, 2025, to January 31, 2030.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed at the Jonesboro Office & Substation located at 305 N Floyd St, Jonesboro, AR 72401-1908 USA and at the Kennett Substation.