Attachment 1: Statement of Work Snow Removal Services WFO Johnston

National Weather Service (NWS)
Statement of Work (SOW)
Johnston, IA Weather Forecast Office Snow Removal
Scope:
The Contractor must provide all personnel, materials, tools and supervision for satisfactorily managing and performing programs for snow removal and ice treatment as specified herein. All equipment, materials, and supplies must be furnished by the contractor, unless otherwise specified.
Location:
National Weather Service
Johnston, IA Weather Forecast Office
9607 NW Beaver Drive
Johnston, IA 50131
Period of Performance:
** Dates are estimated, exact dates +/- 2 weeks and determined at time of award. Snow removal services are expected between the peak snow months of October through April. ** Base Year:
12/14/2026 – 12/13/2027
Option Year 1: 12/14/2027 – 12/13/2028
Option Year 2: 12/14/2028 – 12/13/2029
Option Year 3: 12/14/2029 – 12/13/2030
Option Year 4: 12/14/2030 – 12/13/2031
Service Contract Labor Standards act applies and is the Contractor’s responsibility to be in compliance with this requirement.
Description of Work:
Snow removal: The Contractor must perform snow removal when two (2) or more inches of snow falls, or upon request by the Meteorologist-in-Charge (MIC). The Contractor must not allow snow to accumulate over four (4) inches. When requested, the snow removal must be performed within two hours of the request. Snow removal must include: 1.​ The parking lot of the main facility, including entrance drive and all paved surfaces, excluding the locations where vehicles are parked at the time when work is performed. If the Contractor is requested to come and plow, we must request parked vehicles be moved to plowed areas to allow thorough snow removal.
2.​ The sidewalks to all entry ways of the building. Also, the sidewalk to the instrument equipment and to the storage/generator building.
3.​ The driveway to the radar complex just south of the main building. 4.​ The snow must be plowed to allow trash removal vehicles access to the trash dumpster.

Ice Treatment: The Contractor must apply ice treatment after snow has been removed and upon request by the MIC.
1.​ The Contractor must use ice melting granules that will not kill grass and/or shrubs or damage concrete and asphalt surfaces.
2.​ Ice melt must be applied to designated sidewalks, around all exterior doors, and to the parking lot.
Responsibility for Loss, Damage, Death, or Injury:
Except as otherwise provided by law, the Government will not be responsible for the loss of or