03-22-2017 6-0 Landscaping Services-Revitalization SOW_REV 03-16-2017.pdf

Revision as of 03/20/2017

Landscape Services

For Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties

STATEMENT OF WORK

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Governing Specifications

County Designations

Service Requirements

Purchase Order Validity Period

Option to Renew

Option to Extend

Estimated Quantities

Subcontracting

Contract Representative

Pennsylvania Certified Pesticide Business and Applicator License

Global Positioning System

Equipment Requirements

Equipment Inspection

Work Zone Traffic Control Requirements (WZTC)

Work Schedule and Work Schedule Requirements

Holidays

Active Construction Zones and Beautification Areas

Disposal of Debris

Property Damage

Utilities

Cut Stump Treatment

Pre-Service Meeting

Invoice and Billing Instructions

Spill Plan & Spill Kit

Work Crew Readiness

Strategic Environmental Management Program (SEMP)

Pre-Determined Amount Items:

Landscape Materials (6-2)

Landscape Materials (6-3)

Landscape Materials (6-4)

Landscape Materials (6-5)

Rented Equipment (6-2)

Rented Equipment (6-3)

Rented Equipment (6-4)

Rented Equipment (6-5)

BID ITEMS:

Item 1-Landscape Services-Four (4) Person Crew (6-1)

Item 2-Track Skid Steer with Tiller & Rake(6-1)

Item 3-Hydroseeding (Formula L or D) (6-1)

Item 4-Landscape Services-Four (4) Person Crew (6-2)

Item 5-Landscape Services- Additional Crew Member (6-2)

Item 6-Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator, Flashing Arrow Panel and Flashing/Revolving Yellow

Light (6-2)

Item 7-Track Skid Steer with Tiller & Rake(6-2)

BID ITEMS, CONT’D

Item 8-Leaf Vacuum (6-2)

Item 9-Hydroseeding (Formula L or D) (6-2)

Item 10-Erosion Control Blanket (6-2)

Item 11-Topsoil (6-2)

Item 12-Hardwood Mulch (6-2)

Item 13-Landscape Services-Four (4) Person Crew (6-3)

Item 14-Landscape Services- Additional Crew Member(6-3)

Item 15-Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator, Flashing Arrow Panel and Flashing/Revolving Yellow

Light (6-3)

Item 16-Track Skid Steer with Tiller & Rake(6-3)

Item 17-Leaf Vacuum (6-3)

Item 18-Hydroseeding (Formula L or D) (6-3)

Item 19-Erosion Control Blanket (6-3)

Item 20-Topsoil (6-3)

Item 21-Hardwood Mulch (6-3)

Item 22-Landscape Services-Four (4) Person Crew (6-4)

Item 23-Landscape Services- Additional Crew Member (6-4)

Item 24-Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator, Flashing Arrow Panel and Flashing/Revolving Yellow

Light (6-4)

Item 25-Track Skid Steer with Tiller & Rake (6-4)

Item 26-Leaf Vacuum (6-4)

Item 27-Hydroseeding (Formula L or D) (6-4)

Item 28-Erosion Control Blanket (6-4)

Item 29-Topsoil (6-4)

Item 30-Hardwood Mulch (6-4)

Item 31-Landscape Services-Four (4) Person Crew (6-5)

Item 32-Landscape Services- Additional Crew Member (6-5)

Item 33-Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator, Flashing Arrow Panel and Flashing/Revolving Yellow

Light (6-5)

Item 34-Track Skid Steer with Tiller & Rake(6-5)

Item 35-Leaf Vacuum (6-5)

Item 36-Hydroseeding (Formula L or D) (6-5)

Item 37-Erosion Control Blanket (6-5)

Item 38-Topsoil (6-5)

Item 39-Hardwood Mulch (6-5)

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1, Contractor Information Form

Attachment 2, Pesticide Applicator Licensing Form

Attachment 3, Roadside Equipment Inspection Form (REI)

Attachment 4, Confirmation of Service Form, OS-501

Attachment 5, Roadside Activity Report, M-609

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS

The purpose of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is to procure a Contractor to perform Landscape Services in

Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties for the Pennsylvania Department of

Transportation (hereinafter referred to as PennDOT).

These services are to be performed in accordance with the following PennDOT Publications:

Publication 213- Temporary Traffic Control Guidelines

Publication 23 – Maintenance Manual, Chapter 13

Publication 408- Specifications

These documents can be found at:

http://www.penndot.gov/

To access the publications on the PennDOT website, select 'Forms, Pubs, & Maps'.

Then type in 'Pub 213’, ‘Pub 23' or ‘Pub 408’ in the search field, and select the magnifying glass.

In the event there is a conflict among the documents comprising this Contract, PennDOT and the

Contractor agree on the following order of precedence: the Contract; the IFB; and the Contractor's Bid in

Response to the IFB.

Prior to the bid, all questions shall be directed to the Purchaser.

The PennDOT project manager for this contract will be the District Roadside Specialist Supervisor (DRSS) or designee.

COUNTY DESIGNATIONS

The Department requests that the contractor utilize the following numerical designations for the five (5) counties encompassed by this contract. All communications from the Department to the contractor will utilize this format. The numerical county designations are as follows:

6-1: Bucks County

6-2: Chester County

6-3: Delaware County

6-4: Montgomery County

6-5: Philadelphia County

SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

This work is the furnishing of all material, equipment, personnel, liability insurance, safety equipment and best operational practices necessary to provide landscape services at various locations throughout District

6-0. This work will include preparation, installation and maintenance of both existing and new landscape projects. See “Landscape Services” for more detailed information.

Work locations will be provided by the DRSS. If requested, remove only the vegetation that has been approved for removal. Work continuously until each location is completed. Do not leave work area except when necessary due to the onset of inclement weather or darkness.

When feasible, conduct operations from off the travel lanes.

PURCHASE ORDER VALIDITY PERIOD

The initial validity period will be one (1) year.

OPTION TO RENEW

The Purchase Order may be renewed for a maximum of one(1) additional one (1) year term(s), so long as

PennDOT provides written notice to Contractor of its intention to extend the Contract by letter prior to the expiration of the term of the agreement, or any extension thereof.

PennDOT may exercise the renewal as individual year or multiple year term(s). Any renewal will be under the same terms, covenants and conditions, provided, however, that the rates under the contract may be increased up to 2% during each renewal term. No further document is required to be executed to renew the term of the Purchase Order.

PennDOT reserves the right not to execute any of the Renewal Options.

OPTION TO EXTEND

PennDOT reserves the right to extend any Purchase Order by up to ninety (90) days, under the same terms and conditions, by providing the Contractor with written notice prior to the expiration of the

Purchase Order.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

All quantities are estimated and the Department reserves the right to increase or decrease these quantities based upon need.

SUBCONTRACTING

Subcontracting is not permitted under this contract.

CONTRACT REPRESENTATIVE

The Contractor shall assign one of its employees to serve as the Contract Representative. The

Contractor's Contract Representative will be the Contractor’s sole contact person designated to interact and communicate with the Department on all contract-related activities and issues. The assigned

Contractor Representative must be proficient in the English language.

The Contractor shall provide the Department with its Contract Representative's contact information including name, title, cell phone number, and email address.

The Contractor's Contract Representative shall have the authority to make all contract-related decisions.

The Contractor shall notify the Department immediately, in writing, of any change involving the individual serving in this position.

The Contractor must complete and submit the attached Contractor Information Form (Attachment 1) to the PennDOT Purchasing Agent within 3 business days of notice of apparent low bidder status.

PENNSYLVANIA CERTIFIED PESTICIDE BUSINESS AND APPLICATOR LICENSE

The contractor will, within three (3) business days of notice of apparent low bidder status, submit both a valid Pennsylvania Certified Pesticide Business License and a completed Pennsylvania Certified Pesticide

Applicator Licensing Form (Attachment 2) to the PennDOT Purchasing Agent. Certified Technicians must be listed on the form if they will be performing herbicide applications.

The Pennsylvania Certified Pesticide Business License must bear the name of the company submitting the bid for this work. The Pennsylvania Certified Pesticide Applicator must have a Category 10 Certification.

GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM

The contractor shall place a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit into each transport vehicle performing work under this contract. The GPS unit will be used to verify the hours worked and work locations covered by each crew. It is not required to place GPS units into Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator, as it is understood that this vehicle may not be required full time, yet is necessary to be deployed in advance of any work zone when required.

The GPS unit utilized must be capable of producing a report that identifies daily work locations at one (1) minute intervals, minimum. The daily report must include the date, crew ID, location, speed and miles traveled.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor must furnish the following equipment for each working crew:

One (1) truck or truck/trailer combination (6 CF debris carrying capacity) to transport all personnel, equipment, and material to the work site.

One (1) chipper

One (1) leaf vacuum

One (1) Hydroseeder

Two (2) gasoline powered chain saws (12” & 18” bar min.)

One (1) gasoline powered pole saw

Four (4) gasoline powered string trimmers

Two (2) gasoline powered backpack blowers

One (1) gasoline powered edger

One (1) Birchmier backpack for oil-based cut stump treatments (incl. wand, repair kit & 2 nozzles)

Incidental equipment and tools as required for the work, including hand saws, pruning tools, rakes and shovels

One (1) set of two-way radio/walkie-talkie for traffic control with a minimum range of 1 mile;

Each crew will be equipped with a smart phone with email and text capability as a means of communicating with PennDOT.

EQUIPMENT INSPECTION

The apparent low bidder shall demonstrate to the DRSS that the equipment proposed for use in meeting the requirements of the contract is of sufficient capacity and quantity, and that all such equipment is in good working order. Additionally, the apparent low bidder may be asked to demonstrate that the personnel employed for providing the services required by the contract are sufficiently trained to operate the

Contractor’s proposed equipment fleet. The demonstration will also include Work Zone Traffic Control vehicles needed for compliance with traffic safety requirements as defined in the current version of PennDOT

Publication (Pub) 213.

The contractor will, within three (3) business days of notice of apparent low bidder status, submit the completed Roadside Equipment Inspection (REI) Form, (Attachment 3), to the PennDOT Purchasing Agent.

Within 10 calendar days of notice of apparent low bidder status, the DRSS will notify the apparent low bidder regarding the date, time, and location of the demonstration.

At the discretion of the DRSS, the apparent low bidder may be provided with up to five (5) additional calendar days after an initial, unsuccessful demonstration of equipment and personnel acceptability to prepare for and satisfactorily complete a second demonstration.

If the apparent low bidder fails to demonstrate the acceptability of its equipment and/or personnel within ten (10) business days of PennDOT's initial notification of date and time of inspection, the apparent low bidder will be deemed nonresponsive and not responsible and its bid will be rejected. The contract will then be awarded to the next lowest responsive and responsible bidder that successfully demonstrates the acceptability of its equipment and personnel.

PennDOT will provide the contractor written communication regarding the outcome of the equipment demonstration.

If changes to equipment and/or personnel are made after the award, the Contractor will notify the DRSS and may be asked to successfully demonstrate the acceptability of the equipment and/or personnel as specified above.

All equipment listed by the contractor on Roadside Equipment Inspection (REI) Form, (Attachment 3), must be present at the demonstration; incidental equipment need not be included.

The contractor name, logo, if applicable, and contact information must be visible on all motor vehicles used on the contract.

WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUIREMENTS (WZTC)

Conduct Maintenance and Protection of Traffic in accordance with the current version of Publication 213.

Provide all traffic control setups, shadow vehicles, signage, warning lights, flags, flashing lights, and any other work zone traffic control equipment required by Publication 213 necessary to ensure the safety of the traveling public and minimize interference with the normal flow of traffic. Contractor shall not close any lanes of travel without prior coordination with the DRSS.

With the exception of emergency work, no work will be permitted on limited access, interstates, and expressways from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM or from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM without written consent of the DRSS.

The costs of Maintenance and Protection of Traffic as required by Publication 213 for performing work on two-lane and/or two-way highways and/or the use of a stand-alone Flashing Arrow Panel is considered incidental and will not be paid for separately.

The costs of Maintenance and Protection of Traffic for all freeways and expressways as required by

Publication 213, is to be paid under the Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator line item. Payment will be made for hours worked related to Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC) set up, maintenance, and removal.

The Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator will be considered billable if approved and required per Publication 213.

If deployed through lunch break and protecting the crew and work area, the Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator will be paid for. If the crew completes a project/work area during a shift and starts a new area that does not require a Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator, the billable time will end when the work area that required the Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator is cleaned up and removed.

WORK SCHEDULE AND WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

Work will be performed Monday through Friday. The DRSS may authorize work on Saturday and Sunday, as necessary.

The DRSS or designee will submit to the Contractor a work plan/schedule that may include additional information, such as high-priority or special needs areas, requested work order etc.

The daily work schedule will be 7:00 am to 3:00 pm daily, including a (non-billable) half-hour lunch break

(7.5 billable hours daily). The DRSS or designee may waive the lunch break or require an alternate work schedule, with a minimum of 24 hours advance notice.

Each crew foreperson must make a call-in (working/not working) to the DRSS or designee by text message, telephone or email each day; this report is to be made by 6:30 AM. At the end of each working day, a call-out must be made to the DRSS or designee by text message, telephone, or email each day by 3:30 PM. In all cases, if the DRSS is not available, the Contractor must leave the DRSS or designee a text message, voice message, or send an email, to communicate work status and location.

Each daily call-in must include notification if Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC) measures will be used during the day; failure to do so may result in non-payment for Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC) for the day.

If the WZTC requirement changes from what was reported in the daily call-in, the DRSS must be notified immediately.

When working on freeways and expressways, each crew foreman must report work to the PennDOT Traffic

Management Center at 610-205-6934; this report must be made at least one hour before work commences.

Unless otherwise directed by the DRSS or designee, a work shift may begin no earlier than sunrise and end no later than sunset, provided sufficient daylight and/or weather conditions exist to allow for the safe completion of work activities.

No payment will be made for hours not worked due to inclement weather, equipment breakdowns, mandatory lunch breaks, or other causes. Payment will be made for time spent on field repairs requiring less than one (1) hour of down time; any crew member not involved in equipment repair shall make all reasonable efforts to continue working in a productive manner. Any breakdown shall be immediately reported to the DRSS, and noted on the M-609 Roadside Activity Report. No payment shall be made for field repair if the DRSS has not been notified on the day of occurrence. Travel time to/from contractor's base of operations will be incidental to this service.

Billable time will begin when the crew arrives at the worksite. Travel time from work site to job site will be incidental to this service. Travel time to multiple work areas within the same day will be paid for.

During times of inclement weather or special events, the DRSS or designee may postpone work until a more suitable time. If requested and/or it is deemed to be in the best interest of PennDOT, the DRSS may allow a revised work schedule.

HOLIDAYS

No work shall be scheduled to occur on the following holidays unless written permission to do so is provided by PennDOT:

1. New Year’s Day

2. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

3. President’s Day

4. Memorial Day

5. Independence Day

6. Labor Day

7. Columbus Day

8. Veteran’s Day

9. Thanksgiving Day

10. Day after Thanksgiving Day

11. Christmas Day

For all holidays occurring on a Sunday, the following Monday will be recognized as the day when no work is to be scheduled. For all holidays occurring on a Saturday, the Friday before will be recognized as the day when no work is to be scheduled.

Contractor shall not implement travel lane restrictions or any activities that will impede traffic during the following periods unless otherwise approved by the DRSS or designee:

1. Tuesday 5.00 AM through Monday 8.00 PM (Thanksgiving Weekend)

2. Friday before Holiday at 5:00 AM through the Monday after at 8:00 PM (Christmas and

New Year's Weeks)

3. Friday 5:00 AM through Tuesday 8:00 0 PM (Easter Weekend)

4. Thursday 5:00 AM through Tuesday 8:00 PM (Memorial Day Weekend)

5. Friday 5.00 AM to Tuesday 8.00 PM (Independence Day Weekend)

6. Friday 5.00 AM through Tuesday 8.00 PM (Labor Day Weekend)

7. Special Events

During times of inclement weather or special events, the DRSS or designee may postpone work until a more suitable time.

ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION ZONES AND BEAUTIFICATION AREAS

The Contractor shall not perform any operations within active construction zones or beautification areas unless directed to do so by the DRSS or designee.

DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS

Contractor will remove all debris from work site. The hauling away of and disposal of debris such as chips, mulch, leaves and branches is incidental to this service.

PROPERTY DAMAGE

The contractor shall repair or replace any PennDOT property, or private property, damaged during small tree removal or brushing operations at no additional cost to PennDOT.

UTILITIES

In accordance with provisions of Pennsylvania Act 287-1974, as amended Pennsylvania Act 187-1996, identify and contact all utilities having existing aerial or underground facilities located within the limits of work to arrange for marking of the field locations of these facilities prior to performing any excavation, drilling, and/or driving. Cooperate with affected utilities and/or municipalities in any necessary adjustment or relocation of their facilities.

CUT STUMP TREATMENT

After flush cutting, all tree and shrub species to be treated with an herbicide cut-stump treatment.

The Contractor shall use only an oil-based herbicide. If weather does not allow for treating the stumps, re-cut and treat when weather permits.

The Contractor shall ensure all herbicide applications are recorded on the daily Roadside Activity Report (M-

609) as required by law. Pesticides are to be applied in accordance with current laws and/or amendments governing the use and application of these products within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Application of cut-stump treatments will be considered incidental to the work and will not be paid for separately.

The Contractor shall submit a list of herbicide products proposed for use to the DRSS for approval at the

Pre-Service Meeting; all products submitted for use must be listed in PennDOT’s current NPDES permit. The

Department reserves the right to provide an oil-based herbicide for the contractor to use for cut stump treatments. Contractor shall include a colored dye to assist in the verification process if directed by the

DRSS.

PRE-SERVICE MEETING

The DRSS will contact the Contractor to schedule a Pre-Service Meeting after the purchase order is issued.

The Pre-Service Meeting will be held at the PennDOT District 6-0 Office at 7000 Geerdes Blvd, King of

Prussia, PA 19406.

The contractor will have five (5) calendar days to be ready to start work after the Pre-Service Meeting is held.

INVOICE AND BILLING INSTRUCTIONS

The Contractor shall complete a Roadside Activity Report (Form M-609) (Attachment 5) at the completion of each day’s work. The schedule for submission of the M-609 will be established during the pre-service meeting. M-609 Forms that include hourly items shall be submitted with the corresponding daily GPS log to verify both the start and stop times and work locations.

A completed Confirmation of Services Form (Form OS-501), as well as all related M-609’s with the corresponding daily GPS log for the hourly items, shall be submitted by the Contractor to the DRSS for review and verification on a monthly basis. For reimbursement for Pre-Determined Amount Items, a copy of the bill from the material and/or equipment supplier must be submitted; amounts submitted for reimbursement must match approved estimate quantities and costs.

The DRSS will notify the Contractor if corrections are needed. Each Form OS-501 shall be itemized, include sufficient detail, and coordinate with the line items on the Purchase Order. Untimely or incomplete submissions of Form OS-501 and required supporting documentation (including M-609s) may delay processing of a “proper invoice” as required by the Payment section of the Terms and Conditions.

PennDOT reserves the right, throughout the life of the contract, to make changes to Forms M-609 and/or

OS-501, including their instructions, content, and all other requirements.

The Contractor shall, on a monthly basis, submit a commercial invoice to the address shown on the first page of the Purchase Order. The Contractor's invoice must reflect the items and descriptions shown on the

Purchase Order and include the purchase order number, item numbers, unit prices, date of service, a description of the work performed, and all other information as required by the Terms and Conditions.

SPILL PLAN & SPILL KIT

Contractor must submit a Spill Plan to the DRSS at the Pre-Service Meeting. The plan shall detail the steps that will be taken to contain any and all fluids and material that may accidentally be discharged by any of the equipment. In addition, the plan shall provide direction to the crew on the cleanup and disposal process of any/all leaked contaminants or material. If an environmental remediation company will be utilized, the name of the company and contact must be supplied.

Contractor must equip each crew with a Spill Kit. The Contractor's Spill Kit(s) must be presented to the

DRSS at the Equipment Inspection. The Spill Kit must be capable of containing any and all fluids and material that may accidentally be discharged by any of the equipment to prevent the discharge from entering any inlets or water ways. Contractor will check the spill kit on a monthly basis throughout the term of the contract to ensure it is complete and functional.

WORK CREW READINESS

Contractor may not start work without a full crew complement. Absenteeism which prevents Contractor crews from performing work will be considered a contractor performance issue. Absenteeism which prevents

Contractor crews from performing work may result in the assessment of liquidated damages, performance issue entry in the Commonwealth's Contractor Responsibility Program System, and Purchase Order

Cancellation.

STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (SEMP)

Before the start of any work, the Contractor must comply with PennDOT’s STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL

MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (SEMP) requirements.

These requirements can be found on PENNDOT’s website at:

To access program requirements on the website, select 'Forms, Pubs, & Maps'.

Then type in 'SEMP' in search field, and select the magnifying glass.

Then select 'Contractor Instructions for SEMP Awareness'.

The Contractor is required to submit a signed Contractor Information Form and PennDOT District 6

Contractor Employee SEMP Awareness Roster to the Purchasing Agent prior to starting work.

PRE-DETERMINED AMOUNT ITEMS

Landscape Materials (6-2)

Landscape Materials (6-3)

Landscape Materials (6-4)

Landscape Materials (6-5)

DESCRIPTION: This work is to furnish approved material as directed by and to locations specified by the

DRSS.

MATERIAL: The DRSS will prepare the project scope, including required material. The contractor will provide an estimate of required material for review and approved by the DRSS prior to the beginning of work. The Contractor shall not be reimbursed for any material without written approval from the DRSS.

SERVICE: Furnish as required. Costs for placement, installation, and site preparation will be paid under the Landscape Services line items.

PAY ITEM, UNIT OF MEASURE: Each-A predetermined amount of money (PDA) is indicated in the Invitation for Bid (IFB) Header Text for this item. All material not specified in the contract will be paid under this item.

The cost of material will be paid at the actual cost plus markup. The markups shall not exceed 5% for material.

Include material supplier invoice with your Confirmation of Services Form (OS-501 – Attachment 4), Submit separate documentation for each site and occurrence.

The subcontractor/supplier invoice should include the following:

Subcontractor/supplier Name Federal ID Number Telephone Number Description of the materials provided.

Rented Equipment (6-2)

Rented Equipment (6-3

Rented Equipment (6-4)

Rented Equipment (6-5)

DESCRIPTION: This work is to furnish approved equipment as directed by and to locations specified by the

DRSS.

MATERIAL: The DRSS will prepare the project scope, including required equipment. The contractor will provide an estimate of required equipment for review and approved by the DRSS prior to the beginning of work. The Contractor shall not be reimbursed for any rented equipment without written approval from the DRSS.

SERVICE: Furnish as required. Costs for placement, installation, and site preparation will be paid under the

PAY ITEM, UNIT OF MEASURE: Each-A predetermined amount of money (PDA) is indicated in the Invitation for Bid (IFB) Header Text for this item. All equipment not specified in the contract will be paid under this item.

The cost of equipment will be paid at the actual cost plus markup. The markups shall not exceed 5% for material.

Include equipment supplier invoice with your Confirmation of Services Form (OS-501 – Attachment 4), Submit separate documentation for each site and occurrence.

The subcontractor/supplier invoice should include the following:

Subcontractor/supplier Name Federal ID Number Telephone Number Description of the materials provided.

BID ITEMS

Item 1-Landscape Services-Four (4) Person Crew (6-1)

Item 4-Landscape Services-Four (4) Person Crew (6-2)

Item 13-Landscape Services-Four (4) Person Crew (6-3)

Item 22-Landscape Services-Four (4) Person Crew (6-4)

Item 31-Landscape Services-Four (4) Person Crew (6-5)

DESCRIPTION: This work is providing manual labor and incidental equipment for the preparation, installation and maintenance of both existing and new landscape projects. Crew members shall have the necessary training and category of driver’s license to ensure that any/all Work Zone Traffic Control equipment can be set up, operated, moved and taken down as necessary each day.

PERSONNEL: One (1) four (4) person crew. One Person of the crew designated as the foreperson, and shall have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in this type of work.

At least one member of the crew must possess the knowledge and skills needed to maintain and field-adjust all equipment to maintain continuous and productive operations.

MATERIALS: As needed and approved. Herbicide note: Only herbicides currently on the annual list reported to the PA Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) as part of the Department’s NPDES Permit will be permitted.

All materials will be paid under pay items listed within this Statement of Work.

SERVICE: As directed by the DRSS. Anticipated Landscape Services are listed below but are not limited to:

Mulching: The installation of hardwood mulch in planting areas around ornamental shrub beds and trees. Mulch all shrub beds and tree pits to a depth of three (3) inches with shredded bark mulch. Mulch shall not be in contact with shrub or tree trunks.

Planting: The installation trees, shrubs or perennial/annual flowers in ornamental and shrub beds areas.

Plant Removal: Dead trees, shrubs, cut stubble, vines and weeds shall be removed by hand or mechanically as required by the DRSS. Removals may require entire root ball removal, as required by the DRSS; otherwise all removals will be flush-cut as close to the ground as possible.

Plant Pruning: Dead, dying, broken, or undesirable branches and limbs shall be removed and/or pruned according to best horticultural practice for the health of the plant and the natural or designed form and growth characteristics of the individual species.

Site Preparation for Seeding: Flush-cutting, brushing, trimming and removal of all woody material, weeds, leaves, vines and debris in advance of seeding operations. This work may be part of a multi-phase work effort of other service crews (Brushing, Herbicide, Litter) in an effort to remove undesired vegetation and re-establish a turfgrass cover in the right-of-way. DRSS will direct work and will determine when work area is satisfactory.

Leaf Removal: As required and directed, utilizing Leaf Vacuum and blowers as necessary to maximize production.

Cut Stump Spraying: Herbicide spraying application will be applied to control cut stumps and cut stubble.

PAY ITEM, UNIT OF MEASURE: Crew Hour

Item 4-Landscape Services- Additional Crew Member(6-2)

Item 14-Landscape Services- Additional Crew Member(6-3)

Item 23-Landscape Services- Additional Crew Member(6-4)

Item 32-Landscape Services- Additional Crew Member(6-5)

DESCRIPTION: Provide a person (or persons) as directed by the DRSS to assist the Four (4) Person Crew in various tasks. This person shall be capable of performing all tasks that will be required of the Four (4)

Person crew. Additional Crew Members shall have the necessary training and category of driver’s license to ensure that any/all Work Zone Traffic Control equipment can be set up, operated, moved and taken down as necessary each day.

PAY ITEM, UNIT OF MEASURE: Hour (Per Person)

Item 6-Shadow Vehicle With Attenuator, Flashing Arrow Panel & Flashing/Revolving Yellow

Light (6-2)

Item 15-Shadow Vehicle With Attenuator, Flashing Arrow Panel & Flashing/Revolving Yellow

Light (6-3)

Item 24-Shadow Vehicle With Attenuator, Flashing Arrow Panel & Flashing/Revolving Yellow

Light (6-4)

Item 33-Shadow Vehicle With Attenuator, Flashing Arrow Panel & Flashing/Revolving Yellow

Light (6-5)

DESCRIPTION: This work is to provide a vehicle positioned in the work area in advance of a work site to provide information to approaching drivers or protection for the workers or work vehicle. This item is to be utilized when working on Freeways and Expressways in order to meet the minimum requirements of PATA

400 Series of Publication 213.

EQUIPMENT: Provide Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator, Flashing Arrow Panel, and Flashing/Revolving

Yellow Lights as necessary to meet the minimum requirements of Publication 213.

The hourly rate is based on one vehicle. If two (2) Shadow Vehicles will be required to meet the minimum requirements of PATA 400 Series, each vehicle shall be invoiced at the hourly rate.

One (1) Shadow Vehicle will be required for any work on ramps - See Publication 213, “General Notes-

General Items”.

Flashing Arrow Panel must meet requirements of Publication 213.

All other WZTC equipment as defined above under WZTC Requirements are considered incidental.

PERSONNEL:

The driver of the Shadow Vehicle shall be a member of either the Landscape Services-Four (4) Person

Crew, or be designated as a Landscape Services- Additional Crew Member. Depending on the roadway classification and nature of work and work zone, the driver may be required to stay inside the Shadow

Vehicle at all times; this determination shall be submitted by the Contractor to the District 6-0 Traffic Unit for approval.

Personnel must possess a valid driver’s license of the proper class and endorsements as required by the current laws and be familiar with Publication 213 and operating the equipment under its provisions.

PAY ITEM, UNIT OF MEASURE: Hour

Item 2-Track Skid Steer with Tiller & Rake Attachment (6-1)

Item 7-Track Skid Steer with Tiller & Rake Attachment (6-2)

Item 16-Track Skid Steer with Tiller & Rake Attachment (6-3)

Item 25-Track Skid Steer with Tiller & Rake Attachment (6-4)

Item 34-Track Skid Steer with Tiller & Rake Attachment (6-5)

DESCRIPTION: Supply one (1) Track Skid Steer Loader with Tiller & Rake Attachment (reference Bobcat

Rockhound or equal).

PERSONNEL: Additional personnel are not required with this item, and will not be paid for separately. The

Contractor shall determine which crew member(s) shall be used to operate the skid steer.

EQUIPMENT: One Track Skid Steer Loader with Tiller & Rake Attachment .

PAY ITEM, UNIT OF MEASURE: Hour.

Item 8-Leaf Vacuum (6-2)

Item 17-Leaf Vacuum (6-3)

Item 26-Leaf Vacuum (6-4)

Item 35-Leaf Vacuum (6-5)

DESCRIPTION: Supply one (1) Leaf Vacuum; must be truck or trailer mounted. Discharge must be into a fixed enclosure (min 6 CY capacity).

PERSONNEL: Additional personnel are not required with this item, and will not be paid for separately. The

Contractor shall determine which crew member(s) shall be used to operate.

EQUIPMENT: One (1) Leaf Vacuum.

PAY ITEM, UNIT OF MEASURE: Hour.

Item 3-Hydroseeding (Formula L or D) (6-1)

Item 9-Hydroseeding (Formula L or D) (6-2)

Item 18-Hydroseeding (Formula L or D) (6-3)

Item 27-Hydroseeding (Formula L or D) (6-4)

Item 36-Hydroseeding (Formula L or D) (6-5)

DESCRIPTION: This work is to provide labor, equipment, and materials to mechanically place PennDOT

Formula L or D seed mixtures (and required supplements and components) as directed by the DRSS.

MATERIAL: Seed mixtures, Supplements and other mix components shall be from Department approved sources consisting of the following:

1. Formula L

2. Formula D

3. Supplements

4. Mulch

5. Fertilizer

5. Tackifier

EQUIPMENT: Supply one (1) Hydroseeder, 1000 gallon minimum hopper (Reference Finn, Reinco or equal). Unless otherwise approved, Hydroseeder will arrive to work area filled with water. The contractor will be responsible to ensure all equipment and operators are in conformance with applicable Pennsylvania

Motor Vehicle Laws.

SERVICES: Submit mix design to DRSS for approval before work begins. Furnish and place approved seed mixture within approved dates or as directed by the DRSS.

PAY ITEM, UNIT OF MEASURE: Acre

Item 10- Erosion Control Blanket (6-2)

Item 19- Erosion Control Blanket (6-2)

Item 28- Erosion Control Blanket (6-2)

Item 37- Erosion Control Blanket (6-2)

DESCRIPTION: This work is to furnish Erosion Control Blanket as directed by and to locations specified by the DRSS.

MATERIAL: Reference North American Green Eronet S150 (Short-Term Photodegradable Double-Net Straw blanket, or approved equal). Material hauling and delivery will be incidental to this item.

SERVICE: Furnish as required. Place Erosion Control Blanket per manufacturer’s specifications, conforming to shape of soil surfaces. Unroll, place, and anchor mat evenly and smoothly, without stretching, to maximize contact with soil surfaces. Costs for placement, installation, and site preparation will be paid under the Landscape Services line items.

PAY ITEM, UNIT OF MEASURE: Square Foot

Item 11-Topsoil (6-2)

Item 20-Topsoil (6-3)

Item 29-Topsoil (6-4)

Item 38-Topsoil (6-5)

DESCRIPTION: This work is to furnish approved material as directed by and to locations specified by the

DRSS.

MATERIAL: Materials must be reasonably free of subsoil, clay lumps, brush, roots, weeds and other objectionable vegetation and non-vegetation. Material hauling and delivery will be incidental to this item.

SERVICE: – Furnish as required. Costs for placement, installation, and site preparation will be paid under the

PAY ITEM, UNIT OF MEASURE: Cubic Yard

Item 12-Hardwood Mulch (6-2)

Item 21-Hardwood Mulch (6-3)

Item 30-Hardwood Mulch (6-4)

Item 39-Hardwood Mulch (6-5)

DESCRIPTION: This work is to furnish approved material as directed by and to locations specified by the

DRSS.

MATERIAL: Mulch mixtures of shredded hardwood. All mulch shall be from a deciduous hardwood source and mechanically ground to a maximum size or three inches (3"). In addition, the bark shall be relatively free of bark fines, dust, and shall exclude all foreign and toxic substances. Material hauling and delivery will be incidental to this item.

SERVICE: Furnish as required. Costs for placement, installation, and site preparation will be paid under the

PAY ITEM, UNIT OF MEASURE: Cubic Yard