2025 RFB Herbicide and Fertilization App.pdf

Department of Purchasing Victoria Barboza | Purchasing Manager

7900 South Westnedge Avenue, Portage, MI 49002 Phone: 269-324-9284 | Email: purchasing@portagemi.gov

v. 03.19.2025

Date Released: April 21, 2025

REQUEST FOR BID (RFB) NOTICE

2025 RFB HERBICIDE AND FERTILIZER APPLICATION SERVICES

The City of Portage invites interested Contractors to submit a sealed bid for a multiple year contract for a term of one (1) base year and five option (5) years for the provision of herbicide application to parks, cemeteries, public facilities, street boulevards, curbs, brick pavers, stamped concrete, block walls and guardrails as well as broadleaf weed and fertilizer application to select areas.

Sealed bids will be opened on May 8, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. prevailing local time via Zoom.

Questions and requests for clarification related to definition or interpretation of this RFB shall be submitted in writing prior to 5:00 p.m. local time on May 1, 2025 by email to:

Victoria Barboza, Purchasing Manager purchasing@portagemi.gov

No questions will be accepted via telephone and oral explanations or instructions shall not be considered binding on behalf of the City. An addendum will be issued in response to questions, which will only be available by downloading from the BidNet website.

Bids must be submitted prior to the bid opening date via BidNet at the following website: MITN Purchasing Group. Please call the MITN Purchasing Group support department toll free 1-800-835- 4603 option #2 for any questions related to registering with BidNet or submitting a response via BidNet.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities, and further reserves the right to accept any bid or parts of bids which it deems to best serve the interest of the City. Award will generally be made to a single bidder on each entire lot. However, the City reserves the right to award by line item within any lot which it deems to best serve the interest of the City. In addition, contracts will be awarded pending City Council budget approval.

A complete Request for Bid may be viewed or downloaded at MITN Purchasing Group.

Request for Bid Herbicide and Fertilizer Application Services mailto:purchasing@portagemi.gov http://www.bidnetdirect.com/cityofportage http://www.bidnetdirect.com/cityofportage http://www.bidnetdirect.com/cityofportage

v. 03.19.2025

REQUEST FOR BID INDEX

2025 RFB HERBICIDE AND FERTILIZER APPLICATION SERVICES

REQUEST FOR BID (RFB) NOTICE

REQUEST FOR BID INDEX

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

REQUEST FOR BID FORM

DRAFT CONTRACT

EXHIBIT A – STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

EXHIBIT B - INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

EXHIBIT C – PRICING SCHEDULE

EXHIBIT D – ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

EXHIBIT E – BID AND ADDENDA

Request for Bid Herbicide and Fertilizer Application Services

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. Discrepancies

In case of a difference between the stipulated amount of the bid written in words and the stipulated amount written in figures, the stipulated amount stated in written words shall govern.

2. Modifications

Bid shall not contain any recapitulations of the work to be done. Alternate bids will not be considered unless called for. Oral bids or modifications will not be considered.

3. Examination of Bid Documents and Visit to Site

Before submitting a bid, bidders shall carefully examine the Exhibit A and all Request for Bid and contract documents, visit the site of work, and fully inform themselves as to all existing conditions and limitations and indicate on the Exhibit C the sum to cover the cost of all items requested in the Request for Bid.

4. Delivery Of Bids

Bids shall be delivered by the time and to the place stipulated in the Notice to Bidders. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to see that his bid is received at the proper time.

5. Withdrawal

Any bidder may withdraw his bid via BidNet at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids.

6. Opening

Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud via Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84451817262?pwd=HtslxnvTbfGIKKKDv8c3hoDwUN13N1.1 Meeting ID: 844 5181 7262 Passcode: 799185

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7. Interpretation Of Documents

If any person contemplating submitting a bid is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of any drawing or specification, he may submit to the Purchasing Manager a written request for an interpretation or correction thereof. The person submitting the request will be responsible for its prompt delivery. Any interpretation or correction of the documents will be made only by

Request for Bid Herbicide and Fertilizer Application Services https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84451817262?pwd=HtslxnvTbfGIKKKDv8c3hoDwUN13N1.1 addendum duly issued and available for all to view on BidNet. Neither the City nor the Purchasing Manager will be responsible for any other explanations or interpretations of the Contract Documents.

8. Addenda

Any addenda issued during the time of bidding or forming a part of the Contract Documents provided to the bidder for the preparation of his bid, shall be covered in the bid and shall be made a part of the contract. Receipt of each addendum shall be acknowledged in the bid.

9. Bidders Interested In More Than One Bid

No person, firm, contractor, or corporation shall be allowed to make, file or to be interested in more than one bid for the same work, unless alternate bids are called for. A person, firm, or corporation who has submitted a sub-bid to a bidder is not hereby disqualified from submitting a sub-bid or quoting prices to other bidders.

10. Contractor Requirements

Contractor must have prior commercial herbicide and fertilizer experience providing services to similar sized to or larger entities than the City of Portage as well as adequate, experienced staffing to handle workload according to Michigan Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MMUTCD) standards. Must be registered with the State of Michigan as a licensed applicator to do business.

Proof of registration with the State of Michigan must be provided. Verification will be conducted.

11. Nondiscrimination

The Contractor agrees to comply with the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended; the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1991 as amended; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended; the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, Article 2, Act no. 453, Public Act of 1976 as amended; the Michigan Handicapper’s Civil Rights Act, Article 2, Act. No. 220; Public Act of 1976, as amended and all other applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations.

Specifically, contractors and subcontractors are required not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment with respect to such person’s hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, or any matter directly or indirectly related to employment because of such person’s height, weight, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability, as defined by law. Breach of this covenant may be regarded as a material breach of the contract.

The City of Portage in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids

Request for Bid Herbicide and Fertilizer Application Services https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/TSSD/getCategoryDocuments.htm?categoryPrjNumbers=1403854,1403855&category=MMUTCD https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/TSSD/getCategoryDocuments.htm?categoryPrjNumbers=1403854,1403855&category=MMUTCD in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, disability, race, color or national origin in consideration for an award.

12. Duration of Bid

Each bid shall be considered binding and in effect for a period of 120 days after the date of opening set forth in this RFB’s Notice to Bidders Page.

13. City of Portage Contract Conditions and Specifications

All bids submitted shall be in full compliance with the Contract Conditions and Specifications of the City of Portage.

14. Basis of Award

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose bid is determined by the City to be in the best interest of the City. Each bid shall have the unit prices and extensions checked for correctness. If discrepancies appear between the unit prices and extensions submitted, the unit price submitted for the particular pay item shall govern, and the dollar amount of the bid adjusted accordingly. The estimated quantities of items of unit price work are not guaranteed and are solely for the purpose of comparison of bids and determining an initial contract price.

Responsive bidder: A contractor, business entity, or individual who has submitted a bid that fully conforms in all material respects to this Request for Bid (RFB) and all of its requirements, including all form and substance.

Responsible bidders: A business entity or individual who has the financial and technical capacity to perform the requirements of the solicitation and subsequent contract.

A “contractor, supplier or vendor” is “qualified on the basis that it:”

1. has adequate financial resources to perform a contract,

2. is able to comply with the associated legal or regulatory requirements,

3. is able to deliver according to the contract schedule,

4. has a history of satisfactory performance,

5. has good reputation regarding integrity,

6. has or can obtain necessary data, equipment, and facilities, and

7. is otherwise eligible and qualified to receive award if its bid is chosen.

The City of Portage may conduct a pre-award survey after bid closing to determine if the lowest bidder is responsive and responsible.

15. Responsive Bids

At a minimum, responsive bids shall include the following:

Herbicide and Fertilizer Application Services https://www.portagemi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/720/Contract-General-Conditions-and-Specifications-?bidId

1. Completed and Signed Bid Form

2. Completed Exhibit C – Pricing Schedule

a. Complete and submit to BidNet the Pricing Schedule provided in Excel format. Do not convert to PDF. Submit in Excel Format.

b. Enter the bid total in the space provided in this document.

3. Proof of registration with State of Michigan per Item #10 in this section.

CITY OF PORTAGE

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

REQUEST FOR BID FORM

2025 RFB HERBICIDE AND FERTILIZER APPLICATION SERVICES

Submit this Completed Form as the Cover Pages of Your Bid.

Firm Name:

Address:

Telephone:

Website:

Representative Authorized to Sign Offer and Contract:

Name: Title:

Email: Telephone:

Authorized Point of Contact (POC)/Project Supervisor:

Name: Title:

Email: Telephone:

*City communications to Firm regarding this RFB will be sent to the POC. If no POC is provided, such communications will be sent to the Authorized Representative.

If adequate space is not provided for a complete response, please attach additional pages as necessary and identify by number. Bids will not be considered responsive unless all requests for information below are provided. Please use such terms as none, not applicable, unknown, etc., if requested information does not pertain or cannot be provided.

1. Please indicate the response that best describes your business:

☐Sole Proprietor ☐Partnership ☐Corporation

☐Other (please explain) _____________________________________________________

2. Is your Firm involved in any proceedings that may affect the ability of the Firm to continue under the current Firm name for the duration of the project? ☐Yes ☐No If yes, please explain.

3. Is your Firm up for sale? ☐Yes ☐No If yes, please explain.

4. Please provide the names and titles of primary staff assigned to project.

1. _______________________________

2. _______________________________

3. _______________________________

4. _______________________________

5. _______________________________

6. _______________________________

7. _______________________________

8. _______________________________

9. _______________________________

10. _______________________________

5. Please list subcontractors and work to be performed.

SIGNATURE

I certify that I am authorized to execute and submit this bid on behalf of the Firm listed above; that all of the RFB instructions and rules, exhibits, addenda, explanations, evaluation criteria, submittal requirements, terms and conditions and any other information provided by the City has been reviewed, understood and complied with; and that all information in this submission is true, correct, and in

Request for Bid compliance with the terms of the RFB.

I hereby state that I have the authority to submit this bid which will become a binding contract if accepted by the City of Portage. I further state that I have not communicated with nor otherwise colluded with any other person or Firm, nor have I made any agreement with nor offered or accepted anything of value from an Official or employee of the City of Portage that would tend to destroy or hinder free competition.

Authorized Representative Signature Date

Request for Bid

REQUEST FOR BID (RFB)

2025 RFB HERBICIDE AND FERTILIZER

APPLICATION SERVICES

Following is a “draft copy” of the contract that will be executed by the City and the Contractor for the completion of this project.

Exhibit A – Statement of Work

Exhibit B – Insurance Requirements

Exhibit C – Pricing Schedule

Exhibit D – Additional Terms and Conditions

Exhibit E – Contractor Bid and Addenda

CITY OF PORTAGE

DRAFT CONTRACT

THIS CONTRACT made the date signed by the City of Portage (“Effective Date”), by and between Contractor, Enter address, hereinafter called the “Contractor,” and the City of Portage, 7900 South Westnedge Avenue, Portage, Michigan 49002, a Michigan municipal corporation, hereinafter called the “City.”

WITNESSETH, THAT the Contractor and the City for the consideration stated herein agree as follows:

ARTICLE I - SPECIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall perform the work described in Exhibit A and shall provide and furnish all of the labor, materials, necessary tools, expendable equipment, and all utility and transportation services required to perform and complete in a workmanlike manner all the work required for 2025 RFB Herbicide and Fertilizer Application Services all in strict accordance with the Exhibit A, including any and all addenda, which plans and specifications are made a part of this contract, and in strict compliance with the Contractor’s Bid and other contract documents herein mentioned which are a part of this contract; and the Contractor shall do everything required by this contract and the other documents constituting a part hereof.

ARTICLE II - COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO THE CONTRACTOR

In consideration of the completion of the work described herein and in fulfillment of all stipulations of this contract to the satisfaction and acceptance of the City, the City shall pay and the said Contractor further agrees to receive and accept payment based on the prices in the Exhibit C – Pricing Schedule, the sum of which shall be, written dollar amount ($$$) as full compensation for furnishing all the equipment and materials, and for the costs of all premiums on insurance and bonds and for doing all the work contemplated and specified in this contract; also for all loss or damage arising out of the nature of the work aforesaid, or from the action of the elements, or from any unforeseen obstructions or difficulties which may be encountered in the prosecution of the same; and for all risks of every description connected with the work; and for well and faithfully completing the work and the whole thereof, in full compliance with the Exhibit A and the requirements under it. Payments are to be made to the Contractor in accordance with and subject to the provisions embodied in the contract documents hereto attached.

ARTICLE III - CONTRACT TERM

The initial term of this Agreement shall begin the June 1, 2025 (“Effective Date”) and end on December 31, 2025 (“Initial Term”) for a base period of twelve (12) months.

OPTION TO EXTEND. The City shall have the option to extend the term of this Agreement for five (5) increments of one (1) year each for a total of five (5) years beyond the expiration of the Initial Term, not to exceed December 31, 2029, pursuant to Exhibit C or other applicable pricing provisions of this Agreement. Unless City notifies Contractor in writing not less than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date that the City does not intend to extend the Agreement, the Agreement will be automatically extended for the next option period.

Request for Bid

ARTICLE IV - COMPONENT PARTS OF THIS CONTRACT

This contract consists of the following component parts, all of which are as fully a part of this contract as if herein set out verbatim, or, if not attached, as if hereto attached.

1. Contract (this document)

2. City of Portage Contract Conditions and Specifications

3. Exhibit A – Statement of Work to include Scope, Specifications, Attachments, Plans, Drawings and Appendices

4. Exhibit B – Insurance and Bond Requirements

5. Exhibit C – Pricing Schedule

6. Exhibit D – Additional Terms and Conditions

7. Exhibit E – Contractor Bid and Addenda

In the event that any provision in any of the above component parts of this contract conflicts with any provision in any other of the component parts, the provision in the component part first enumerated above shall govern over any other component part which follows it numerically, except as may be otherwise specifically stated.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this instrument to be executed in four original counterparts the day and year first above written.

FIRM CITY OF PORTAGE

By: By:

Name, Title Patrick McGinnis, City Manager

Date: Date:

Approved as to Form:

Catherine Kaufman, Portage City Attorney

Previously Approved as to Form by City Attorney, Catherine Kaufman.

https://www.portagemi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/720/Contract-General-Conditions-and-Specifications-?bidId

EXHIBIT A – STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

HERBICIDE APPLICATION & FALL WEED AND FEED

1. BACKGROUND

The City of Portage is requesting quotes for the application of herbicides on City properties as listed in the specifications and bid tab. The contractor will perform the following:

1.1. Application of non-selective herbicide for control of all growth in non-turf areas. This includes parking lots, drives, sidewalks, brick pavers, stamped concrete, red block wall streetscape, curb and gutter, playscapes, and athletic fields.

Note: Contractors will be required to use a glyphosate-free product (no Roundup) for herbicide applications.

1.2. Establishing and maintaining a growth free perimeter around stationary items in listed parks and city properties.

1.3. Herbicide application shall be completed to keep the city “weed free” from May 1st to October 31st for Divisions 1,2 & 3. Any visible weeds not killed by the herbicide will be required to be removed by mechanical (weed whipping) or by hand. Landscape beds will not be required to maintain.

1.4. Apply Broadleaf weed and Fertilizer to Boulevard medians and Street corners After September 1 each year.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

2.1. Notifying the Contract Administrator a minimum of 12 hours prior to any herbicide application.

2.2. Supplying all labor, equipment, and materials to accomplish all work.

2.3. Providing all materials, signage, and well-trained, certified individuals to perform all work.

Follow Michigan Manual for Uniform Traffic Control for any work within the roadway.

2.4. Adhering to all State and Federal rules and regulations regarding all herbicide applications. Application of Finale XL T&0 ( Active Ingredient – glufosinate – ammonium) or approved equivalent.

2.5. Division 4 specific to Boulevards and Street corners. Adhering to all State and Federal rules and regulations regarding all broadleaf weed and fertilizer applications on Boulevards and Street Corners only.

2.5.1. Application of .75 pounds of Nitrogen per 1000 Square Feet and .25 pounds of

Potassium per 1000 Square feet. Trupower 3 (active ingredients: 2,4-D, Mecoprop-p, and Dicamba) or equivalent herbicide applied with fertilizer application or approved equivalent. Bidders must provide product labels of Herbicide for review by Contract Administrator. It must be phosphorus free.

2.6. Supply the Contract Administrator all necessary information concerning any applications of herbicides including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), re-entry restrictions and labeling.

Request for Bid Herbicide and Fertilizer Application Services https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/TSSD/getCategoryDocuments.htm?categoryPrjNumbers=1403854,1403855&category=MMUTCD

2.7. 2.7. Providing a weekly written record of all spray activity, including dates, times, locations, and herbicides used to the Contract Administrator.

2.8. Providing for safety of the public, limiting potential exposure during operations, including signage and physical controls (barricades, etc.).

2.9. Division 1: Parks and Cemeteries

2.9.1. Using an herbicide, to provide total vegetation kill. Herbicide used will provide effective control and pose no threat to public or users of park facilities. Note:

Contractors will be required to use a glyphosate-free product (no Roundup) for herbicide applications.

2.9.2. Providing total kill of vegetation and maintain vegetation free, all non- turf areas, including but not limited to, softball diamond infields & warning tracks, dugout areas, tennis & basketball courts, bleacher areas, playscapes, parking lots, and sidewalks.

2.9.3. Herbicide application shall be completed to maintain “weed free” from May 1st to October 31st for parks, cemeteries and Public Safety locations. Any visible weeds not killed by the herbicide will be required to be removed by mechanical (weed whipping) or by hand.

2.9.4. Establishing a vegetation free (6) inch band around perimeter of all immovable objects within the parks. This will include, but not be limited to:

a. Guard posts

b. Split rail post

c. Trees and shrubs

d. Sign posts

e. Rocks

f. Culverts

g. Fire hydrants

h. Gate posts

i. Park grills

j. Backflow preventers

k. Utility posts and cables

l. Fence posts

m. Utility boxes

n. Raised manholes

o. Chain link fence

p. Building walls

q. Wooden fencing

r. Trash receptacles

s. Light posts

t. Drinking fountains

u. Parking blocks

2.9.5. South Westnedge Park: Baseball Fields - 9016 S. Westnedge Avenue

a. Ball diamonds - stone dust infields, warning tracks, dugout areas, stone areas outside of play, behind backstops and under bleachers

b. Chain link fencing

c. Stone areas around concessions stand

d. Parking lots

e. Wooden stairs from lower to upper parking lot

f. Sidewalk

g. Blue city sign

2.9.6. South Westnedge Park: Skate Park - 9016 S. Westnedge Avenue

a. Interior of concrete skate park

b. Chain link fencing

c. Parking lot

Request for Bid

d. Sidewalk

2.9.7. South Westnedge Park: In-line Skate Hockey Rink - 9016 S. Westnedge Avenue

a. Perimeter & interior of in-line skate hockey rink

b. Sidewalk

2.9.8. South Westnedge Park: Dog Parks - 9016 S. Westnedge Avenue

a. Interior crushed asphalt trails

b. Wood chips on the western side

c. Chain link fencing

2.9.9. West Lake Nature Preserve – 9001 S. Westnedge Avenue

a. Woodchip playscape

b. Split rail fence

c. Parking lot

e. Blue city sign

2.9.10. Lakeview Park – 9345 Portage Road

a. Stone dust infield and area under players benches

b. Asphalt walking path, approximately (1) mile

c. Concrete surfaces along asphalt walking paths with BBQ grills

d. Volleyball courts

e. Basketball courts

f. Tennis/pickleball courts & fencing

g. Playscapes (2)

h. Boardwalk

i. Woodchip trail to drain

j. Split rail fencing

k. Parking lot

l. Sidewalk

m. Blue city sign

2.9.11. Ramona Park – 8601 S Sprinkle Rd.

a. Ball diamonds - stone dust infields, warning tracks, dugout areas, stone areas behind backstops and under bleachers

b. Playscapes (2)

c. Basketball courts

d. Tennis/pickleball courts & fencing

e. Ballfield chain link fence

f. Parking lot

g. Sidewalk

h. Blue city sign

Request for Bid

2.9.12. Schrier Park – 850 W. Osterhout Avenue

a. Playscape

b. Parking lot

c. Asphalt trails in the park open area

2.9.13. Oakland Drive Park – 7550 Oakland Drive

a. Chain link fence of retention basin

b. Basketball courts & fencing

c. Tennis/pickleball courts & fencing

d. Volleyball sand court

e. Softball infield and backstop

f. Parking lot

g. Sidewalk

h. Blue city sign

2.9.14. Haverhill Park – 6577 Hampton Street

a. Tennis/pickelball court & fencing

b. Basketball court

c. Inline skating courts & fencing

d. Perimeter split rail

e. Playscape and swings

f. Sidewalk by restrooms

2.9.15. Westfield Park – 4500 W. Milham Avenue

a. Perimeter chain link fencing

b. Split rail fencing by 12th Street

c. Volleyball sand court

d. Basketball courts

e. Wooden screen fencing north of volleyball court

f. Playscape

g. Softball infield and backstop

h. Sidewalk to restroom

i. Asphalt trails

j. (2) parking lots

k. Sidewalk along W. Milham

l. Blue city sign

2.9.16. Harbors West Park – 3458 Summersong Path

a. Sidewalk

b. Asphalt trails

Request for Bid

c. Parking lot

d. Basketball court

e. Volleyball court

f. In-line skating rink & fencing

g. North fence line trees and shrubs

2.9.17. Trail Head Park – 424 E. Kilgore Road

a. Red block wall

b. Sidewalks

c. Fountain stones

d. Parking lot

2.9.18. Portage Creek Bicentennial Park – 910 E. Milham Avenue

a. Parking lot

b. Sidewalk to restrooms

c. Asphalt trails

d. Split rail fencing

e. Playscape

f. Swing set

g. Chain link fencing on the west side

h. Light poles on north & south side of pedestrian bridge

i. Sidewalk along E. Milham

j. Blue city sign

2.9.19. Lexington Green Park – 4750 Pittsford Street

a. Softball infield and back stop

b. Asphalt trails

c. Bicycle pump track asphalt millings area

d. Tennis/pickleball courts & fencing

e. Basketball courts

f. Gazebo

g. North parking lot

h. South parking lot

i. Blue city sign

2.9.20. Central Park – 7810 Shaver Road

a. Playscape

b. Sidewalk

c. Asphalt trails

d. Split rail fence

e. Bandshell & surrounding stone landscape

f. Picnic shelter

Request for Bid

g. Light poles

h. South side chain link fencing

2.9.21. Millennium Park – 280 W. Romence Road

a. Stone parking lot island

b. Parking lot by stone island

c. Sidewalk

d. Asphalt trails

e. Split rail fencing

f. Light poles

2.9.22. South Arboretum – 7851 S. Westnedge Avenue

a. All trees

b. Benches

c. Sidewalk

d. Asphalt trails

2.9.23. Veteran’s Memorial Park – 7801 S. Westnedge Avenue

b. Sidewalk

c. Asphalt trails

d. Stone area

e. Red block wall

f. Blue city sign

2.9.24. Point Gardens – S. Westnedge Avenue & Shaver Road: NE Corner

a. Sidewalks

b. Curb seams

2.9.25. Celery Flats Historic Area – 7336 Garden Lane

a. White wooden fencing

b. Parking lot

c. Asphalt trail

d. Sidewalk

e. School house white plastic fencing

f. Gazebo

g. Grain Elevator brick pavers

h. Hayloft brick pavers

i. Black metal handrails

j. Amphitheater

2.9.26. Celery Flats Pavilion – 7335 Garden Lane

a. Fences

b. Parking lot edges

c. Asphalt trails

d. Sidewalks

e. Parking lot

f. Curb seams

2.9.27. Central Cemetery – 7719 S. Westnedge Avenue

a. Flagpole and surrounding landscape bed

b. Asphalt drives

c. All trees

d. Sidewalk along western cemetery boundaries

2.9.28. South Cemetery – 10401 S. Westnedge Avenue

a. Flagpole and surrounding landscape bed

b. (2) traffic islands, intersections of cemetery drive

c. Asphalt drives

d. All trees

e. Perimeter fencing

2.9.29. Dry Prairie Cemetery – 1705 W. Milham Avenue

b. Perimeter fencing

c. Sidewalk with brick pavers along W. Milham

d. Curb seam along W. Milham

2.9.30. Indian Field Cemetery – 2027 E. Milham Ave.

a. Concrete entrance & curb seams

b. Chain link fencing

c. All trees

d. Utility poles

2.9.31. Eliason Nature Reserve Trail Head – 1614 W. Osterhout Avenue

b. Curb seam

c. Wooden fence dividing trail from road

d. Blue city sign

2.9.32. Eliason Park North - 9230 Industrial Dr.

a. Parking Lot

Request for Bid

c. Signs

2.9.33. Liberty Park – 7647 S. Westnedge Avenue

b. Light poles

c. Area by the (3) shelter structures

d. Blue city sign

2.9.34. West Fork Park – 186 Old Kilgore Road

b. All trees

c. Fencing around electrical station

d. West side guard rail & stones along Westnedge

e. Light poles

2.9.35. 8591 Shaver Road on W. Melody Ave.

a. Blue city sign

c. Curb

2.9.36. MLK Park – 1000 MLK Drive

b. Sidewalks

c. Brick Pavers

d. Signs

e. Blue sign

2.10. Division 2: Public Facilities.

2.10.1. Fire #1 & Police – 7810 Shaver Road

a. Parking lots

b. Sidewalks

c. Curb seams

d. Public Safety sign

e. Exterior utility boxes

f. All trees

2.10.2. Fire Station #2 – 6101 Oakland Drive

Request for Bid

b. Curb seams

c. Parking lot

d. All trees

e. Perimeter fencing

f. Air conditioning units

2.10.3. Fire Station #3 – 8529 S. Sprinkle Road

b. Curb seams

c. Light poles

d. Landscape rocks

e. All trees

f. Air conditioning units

g. Dumpster storage

h. Parking lot

2.10.4. City Hall – 7900 S. Westnedge Avenue

b. Parking lot

c. Blue city sign

d. Light poles

2.10.5. Department of Public Works – 7719 S. Westnedge Avenue

b. Sidewalks

c. Light poles

d. East side of building stones between parking lot & building

e. Chain link fencing

2.10.6. Future DPW Building -9246 Industrial Dr.

b. Signs

c. Sidewalks

d. patio

e. Generator area East side

2.10.7. Parks and Recreation – 320 Library Lane

b. Stone islands in north parking lot

c. Sidewalks

Request for Bid

d. Bike rack

e. South patio

f. HVAC area

2.10.8. Senior Center – 203 E Centre Ave

b. Sidewalks

c. Patio

d. Stamped concrete islands at entrances on E Centre Ave

e. Light poles

2.11. Division 3: Major Streets Boulevards, Curbs, Brick Pavers, Stamped Concrete, Red Block Walls & Guardrails

The Contractor will be responsible for “weed free” from May 1st to October 31st at several locations along streetscapes and boulevards for season-long elimination of weeds and the maintenance of these areas free of all growth. Contractor will be responsible for the removal of all growth dead or alive in these areas either by mechanical (weed whipping) or by hand.

Weed control can be of the contractor’s choosing: a combination of herbicide spray or similar or physical means to obtain objectives. Note: Contractors will be required to use a glyphosate-free product (no Roundup) for herbicide applications. Brick pavers and stamped concrete will not be moved, replaced, damaged, or dislodged in this operation.

Herbicide application shall be to accomplish “weed free” from May 1st to October 31st for all brick paver, stamped concrete, red block wall and other locations as listed below.

Landscape beds will not be part of this contract.

2.11.1. Boulevards brick pavers, stamped concrete, curbs and curbseams.

1. E Centre Ave (Portage Rd to Sprinkle)

2. W Centre Ave (Oakland to Angling Rd)

3. Angling- (South of W. Centre By Park and Ride)

4. Angling – W Centre to 7775 Angling Rd)

5. Romence Road Parkway (Westnedge to island east of Portage Rd)

6. W Romence Rd (Two islands East and West of Moorsbridge)

7. E Milham Ave (Islands near 910 E Milham in front of Bicentennial Park)

8. E Milham Ave (Lovers Ln to Portage Rd.)

9. W Milham Ave (200 Block near McAllister’s and Well now)

10. Lovers’ lane (E Milham to Kilgore Rd.)

11. Westnedge (Dawnlee Ave to Kilgore Rd.)

12. Shaver Rd (W Centre to Vanderbilt Ave)

13. Portage Rd (E Centre to I94)

14. Zylman Ave and Roundabout (Cox Dr.to Sprinkle Rd)

15. Island Oakland Dr (7550 Oakland Dr)

Request for Bid

16. Northwest Bikeway Crossing (6200 Block Oakland Dr.)

17. Commercial Ave

2.11.2. Street Corners

1. 2023 Romence – S/E corner of Oakland/Romence Intersection

2. 2010 & 2020 Romence Rd.- N/E corner of Oakland/Romence

Intersection

3. 6940 Oakland – N/W Corner of Oakland/Romence Intersection

4. 6017 Oakland, 2015 & 2005 W Milham Ave - S/E corner of

Oakland/Milham intersection

5. 5932 Oakland Dr, N/W corner of Oakland/Milham intersection

6. NW Corner - Romence/Consistution intersection

7. 1208 Romence- N/W corner of Romence Constitution intersection

2.11.3. Guardrails

1. 529 W Centre

2. 801 & 820 W. Centre (N & S side of W Centre)

3. 8909 Okland (E & W side of Oakland)

4. 3500 Vanderbilt (N & S side of Vanderbilt)

5. 8975 Angling (Across from)

6. 3413 W. Centre

7. 4200 W. Centre

8. 3701 W. Centre on Angling (E & W side of Angling)

9. 8101 Angling

10. 8001 Angling (E & W Side of Angling

11. 3922 W. Milham (N & S Side of W. Milham)

12. 4204 W. Milham (N & S Side of W. Milham)

13. 5077 Oakland (E & W Side of Oakland)

14. 1432 W. Osterhout (N & S Side of Osterout Ave.

15. 9301 S. Westnedge (E & W side of S Westnedge)

16. 918 E Centre

17. 7301 Garden Ln. (N & S of Garden Ln)

18. E Romence Road Parkway & Portage Creek (N & S of E Milham)

19. 275 & 280 W Romence (bridge guardrails)

20. E. Milham & Portage Creek (N & S side of E Milham)

21. 5506 Lover Lane (W side of Lovers)

22. 5425 Winters on Lovers Ln (E Side of Lovers)

23. 5301 & 5266 Lovers Ln

24. 606 E Kilgore (across from)

25. 2603 E Milham (across from)

26. 10737 Portage

27. Mandigo & E. Shore (E side of E. Shore)

28. 9124 E. Shore (across from)

29. 4207 Long Lake

Request for Bid

2.11.4. Red Block Walls

1. Shaver & Westnedge: SE, SW & NW corners

2. Center & Westnedge: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

3. E. Center & Currier: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

4. 830 E. Centre: Red block wall & curb seam

5. 918 E. Centre: Guardrail & curb seam

6. E. Centre & Lovers: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

7. 1700 E. Centre: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

8. 1904 E. Centre: Brick pavers

9. 1920 E. Centre: Brick pavers

10. 2004 E. Centre: Brick pavers

11. 2024 E. Centre: Brick pavers

12. E. Centre & Portage: SW, SE, & NW corners

13. E. Centre & Sprinkle: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

14. 1133 E. Centre: Brick pavers

15. 1105 E. Centre: Brick pavers

16. 1105 E. Centre: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

17. 909 E. Centre: Brick pavers

18. 909-903 E. Centre: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

19. 821 E. Centre: Brick pavers

20. 815 E. Centre: Brick pavers

21. 809 E. Centre: Brick pavers

22. 801 E. Centre: Brick pavers

23. 609 E.Centre: Brick pavers

24. 515-505 E. Centre: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

25. 505 E. Centre: Brick pavers

26. 411 E. Centre: Brick pavers

27. 7900 Westnedge (City Hall) on W. Centre: Island at south exit

28. W. Centre & Shaver: SW, SE, NE, NW corners & SW island (Triangle)

29. 2010 W. Centre: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

30. W. Centre & Oakland: SE, NE & NW corners

31. W. Centre & Old Centre: SE, NE & NW corners

32. W. Centre & Cooley: SW, SE, NE, NW corners

33. W. Centre & Moorsbridge: Brick pavers

34. W. Centre & Angling: SW, SE, & NE corners

35. W. Centre & 12th: SE & NE corners

36. 4301 W. Centre: Stone triangle

37. 405-321 W. Centre: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

38. 129 W. Centre: Brick paver sidewalk

39. 109 W. Centre: Brick paver sidewalk

40. Schuring & Westnedge: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

41. Schuring & Oakland: SE & NE corners

Request for Bid

42. Romence & Westnedge: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

43. E. Romence & Westnedge: NE corner – Red block wall

44. E. Romence & Lovers: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

45. E. Romence (Lovers – Portage): 5 boulevard nose sections

46. E. Romence & Portage: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

47. E. Romence & Portage (East Leg): 1 boulevard nose section

48. E. Romence & Sprinkle: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

49. Bishop & Quality Way: North side of Bishop – Stones in boulevard

50. 350 W. Romence: Brick pavers

51. 415-500 W. Romence: Brick pavers

52. W. Romence & Sears: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

53. W. Romence & Sears: Sidewalk from W. Romence to Ring Road -westside

54. 712 W. Romence: Red block wall

55. W. Romence & Constitution: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

56. W. Romence & Oakland: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

57. 3030 W. Romence: Boulevard – Stamped concrete

58. 3318 W. Romence: Boulevard – Stamped concrete

59. W. Romence & Moorsbridge: SW & SE corners

60. 3217-3117 W. Romence: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

61. 501 W. Romence: Stone triangle

62. 499 W. Romence: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

63. 475 W. Romence: Trail sign – brick pavers

64. 217 W. Romence: Stone triangle

65. Mall & Westnedge: NW & SW corners

66. Mall & Westnedge: NW corner - Red block wall & sidewalk seam

67. Mall & J.C. Penny: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

68. Mall & Constitution: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

69. 501 Mall: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

70. 375 Mall: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

71. S. Westnedge & Gladys: SE & NE corners

72. 6405 Westnedge on Gladys: Boulevard – stamped concrete

73. Gladys & Bravo: Southside - Red block wall & sidewalk seam

74. 212 W. Milham: Boulevard – Brick pavers

75. 628 W. Milham: Brick pavers

76. W. Milham & Oregon: SW, NE & NW corners

77. W. Milham & Constitution: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

78. W. Milham & Monticello: SE, NE & NW corners

79. 1314-1324 W. Milham: Brick pavers

80. 1428 W. Milham: Brick pavers

81. 1918 W. Milham: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

82. 1930 W. Milham: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

83. 5931 Oakland on W. Milham: Traffic divider triangle – Stamped concrete

84. W. Milham & Oakland: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

Request for Bid

85. W. Milham & Angling: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

86. W. Milham & US-131 bridge: Northside. – Stamped concrete approaches to bridge & bridge sidewalks

87. 4824 W. Milham: Boulevard – Stamped concrete. East leg only of round about

88. 4317-4315 W. Milham: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

89. 4315 W. Milham (Bus Stop): Stamped concrete

90. W. Milham & US-131 bridge: Southside. – Stamped concrete approaches to bridge & bridge sidewalk

91. 3629-3529 W. Milham: Stamped concrete

92. 2301 W. Milham: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

93. 6009 Peachtree on W. Milham: Brick pavers

94. 6009 Peachtree on W. Milham – 615 W. Milham: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

95. 1151 W. Milham (USPS): Brick pavers

96. 6026-6012 Westnedge on W. Milham: Stone landscape on southside of

W. Milham

97. 6005 Westnedge on E. Milham: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

98. E. Milham & Newport: SW, SE, & NE corners

99. 910 E. Milham & Portage Creek: Southside – Brick pavers

100. E. Milham & Lovers: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

101. E. Milham & Portage: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

102. Stryker Way & Portage: NW & SW corners

103. Stryker Way & Lovers: NE & SE corners

104. Ramona & Lovers: NE & SE corners

105. Portage & Winters: NW & SW corners

106. 5432 Portage on Winters (McDonalds): Stone landscape on southside of Winters

107. Winters & Lovers: SE & NE corners

108. 5121 Westnedge on Old Kilgore (Bus Stop): Stamped concrete

109. 401 W. Kilgore on Old Kilgore: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

110. Kilgore & Westnedge: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

111. 126 E. Kilgore: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

112. 424 E. Kilgore: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

113. 424 E. Kilgore: Stamped concrete

114. E. Kilgore & Lovers: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

115. 606 E. Kilgore (Loy Norrix) entrance off E. Kilgore: Stamped concrete

116. 606-908 E. Kilgore: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

117. 1014 E. Kilgore: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

118. E. Kilgore & Garden Drive: SW & SE corners - Stamped concrete

119. 1112 E. Kilgore: Stamped concrete

120. 1208 E. Kilgore: Stamped concrete

121. 1222-1230 E. Kilgore: Stamped concrete

122. E. Kilgore & Portage Creek Bridge (northside): Stamped concrete

Request for Bid

123. Vincent & Oakland: NW & SW corners

124. W. Melody & Westnedge: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

125. W. Melody & Shaver: NW & SW corners

126. 8526 Westnedge on W. Melody: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

127. Zylman & Portage: SW, SE, & NE corners

128. Zylman & Cox’s: Round about & boulevard sections leading to round about

129. Zylman & Sprinkle: SE, NE & NW corners

130. Bacon & Portage: SW, SE, & NE corners

131. Osterhout & Westnedge: NW & NE corners

132. Mandigo & Portage: NE corner

133. Meredith & E. Milham: NW & NE corners

134. Meredith & Sprinkle: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

135. Meredith & E. Kilgore: SW corner

136. Portage & Prosperity: NW corner – abandoned flower garden

137. 8502 Portage: Boulevard – stamped concrete

138. Portage & Forest: NW & SW corners

139. 8910-8944 Portage: Stamped concrete

140. 8910-8944 Portage: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

141. 8944 Portage: Boulevard – stamped concrete

142. 10901-10839 Portage: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

143. 10811-10645 Portage: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

144. 10525 Portage: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

145. 9303 Portage: Foot bridge approaches

146. 8037 Portage: Stamped concrete triangle

147. 5605 Portage: Stone landscape

148. Portage & Fairfield: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

149. 5232 Portage: Asphalt behind concrete curbing

150. 5905 Portage: Stone landscape

151. 7907-7843 Lovers: Red block wall & asphalt trail seam

152. 6909-6907 Lovers: Brick pavers

153. 6809 Lovers (vacant lot): Brick pavers

154. 6741 Lovers (vacant lot): Brick pavers

155. 6725-6605 Lovers: Brick pavers

156. Lovers & Kingbury: Red block wall & curb seam

157. 5148-5136 Lovers: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

158. 5278 Lovers: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

159. 5444 Lover (south of bridge, westside): Stamped concrete

160. 1735 Forest: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

161. 1713 Forest: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

162. 1503 Forest: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

163. 109 W. Centre on Westnedge: Brick pavers

164. 8111 Westnedge: Boulevard – concrete

165. 134 Montague on Westnedge: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

Request for Bid

166. 8643 Westnedge: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

167. 112 Barberry on Westnedge: Stamped concrete

168. Westnedge & Brown: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

169. Westnedge & Library: NW & NE corners

170. Westnedge & Shaver: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

171. Westnedge (across from Fire #1): 25 tree bases in boxes

172. Westnedge & Portage Creek bridge: Stamped concrete east & west sides

173. Westnedge & J.L. Hudson: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

174. Westnedge & Crossroads: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

175. Westnedge & Della: NE & SE corners

176. 6301 Westnedge: Boulevard – stone landscape

177. Westnedge & Southland: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

178. 6109 Westnedge: stone landscape

179. Westnedge & Colonial: NE & SE corners

180. Westnedge & E. Van Hoesen: NE & SE corners

181. Westnedge & Boston: NE & SE corners

182. Westnedge & Idaho: SW, SE (& stone landscape), NE & NW corners

183. Westnedge & Dawnlee: NE & SE corners

184. 5641 Westnedge (Bob Evans): Red block wall & sidewalk seam

185. 5641 Westnedge (Bob Evans) – I/94: Boulevard – stamped concrete

186. Westnedge & All I/94 interchanges: Sidewalks & stamped concrete under I-94 bridge

187. Westnedge & Amos: NE, SE corners & triangle – stamped concrete

188. Westnedge & I/94: Boulevard north of I/94 bridge – stamped concrete

189. 5413 Westnedge: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

190. 5333 Westnedge: Stamped concrete

191. Westnedge & Andy: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

192. Westnedge & Andy: Boulevard south of this intersection

193. 5303 Westnedge on Andy: Red block wall & curb seam

194. 5231 Westnedge (Meijer’s Gas Station): Triangle – stamped concrete

195. 5121 Westnedge: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

196. 5121 Westnedge (Meijer’s north exit): Triangle – stamped concrete

197. 5036 Westnedge: Triangle – stone landscape

198. Westnedge & Trade Center Way: Stamped concrete

199. Westnedge & New Hampshire: NW, SW corners & triangle – stamped concrete

200. 5830 Westnedge: Triangle – stone landscape

201. 6012-6018 Westnedge: Stamped concrete

202. 6314 Westnedge: Triangle – brick pavers

203. 7716 Westnedge: Flower planter

204. Constitution & NW Bikeway crossing: East, center, & west

205. Constitution & M.L. King: SW, SE, NE & NW corners

206. 6254 Independence on Constitution: 4” x 4” timber wall & sidewalk seam

Request for Bid

207. 8012 Shaver: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

208. 8650 Shaver: Stone landscape

209. 9230 Shaver: Boulder landscape

210. 7921 Oakland: Stamped concrete

211. 7729 Oakland: Stamped concrete

212. 2001 Oakland: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

213. 7331 Oakland: Stamped concrete

214. 7211 Oakland: Stamped concrete – by utility box & exit

215. 7027 Oakland: Stamped concrete

216. 6933 Oakland: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

217. 6845 Oakland: Stamped concrete

218. 6809 Oakland: Red block wall & sidewalk seam by tree

219. 6745 Oakland: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

220. 6733 Oakland: Stamped concrete

221. 6633 Oakland: Red block wall/sidewalk seam & stamped concrete

222. 6033 Oakland: Stamped concrete

223. 5827 Oakland: Stamped concrete

224. 5811 Oakland: Stamped concrete

225. 5603 Oakland: Stamped concrete

226. Oakland & I-94 Bridge: Concrete approaches to bridge & bridge sidewalks on east & west sides

227. 5616 Oakland: Stamped concrete

228. 5630 Oakland: Stamped concrete

229. 5636 Oakland: Stamped concrete

230. 6000 Oakland: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

231. Oakland (Mallard – NW Bikeway): Red block wall/sidewalk seam & stamped concrete

232. 2130 Tattersall on Oakland: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

233. 6624 Oakland: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

234. 6922-6930 Oakland: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

235. 7028 Oakland: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

236. 2132 Mansfield on Oakland: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

237. 2131 Mansfield on Oakland: Red block wall/sidewalk seam & stamped concrete

238. 7242 Oakland: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

239. 7242-7314 Oakland: Stamped concrete

240. 7314-7418 Oakland: Red block wall/sidewalk seam & stamped concrete

241. 7648 Oakland: Stamped concrete

242. 7738 Oakland: Stamped concrete

243. 7744 Oakland: Stamped concrete

244. 7814 Oakland: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

245. 2107 Potomac on Oakland: Red block wall & sidewalk seam

246. 7910 Oakland: Red block wall/sidewalk seam & stamped concrete

247. 7938 Oakland: Stamped concrete

Request for Bid

248. 7138 Moorsbridge: Red block wall/sidewalk seam & stamped concrete

2.12. Division 4. Fall Weed and Feed application

Items require Weed and Feed application per spec 2.5.1:

2.12.1. Boulevards

1. E Centre Ave (Portage Rd to Sprinkle)

2. W Centre Ave (Oakland to Angling Rd)

3. Angling- (South of W. Centre By Park and Ride)

4. Angling – (W Centre to 7775 Angling Rd)

5. Romence Road Parkway (Westnedge to island east of Portage Rd)

6. E Milham Ave (Lovers Ln to Portage Rd.)

7. Lovers’ lane (E Milham to Kilgore Rd.)

8. Westnedge (Dawnlee Ave to Kilgore Rd.)

9. Shaver Rd (W Centre to Vanderbilt Ave)

10. Portage Rd (E Centre to I94)

11. Zylman Ave and Roundabout (Cox Dr.to Sprinkle Rd)

2.12.2. Street Corners

1. 2023 Romence – S/E corner of Oakland/Romence Intersection

2. 2010 & 2020 Romence Rd.- N/E corner of Oakland/Romence

Intersection

3. 6940 Oakland – N/W Corner of Oakland/Romence Intersection

4. 6017 Oakland, 2015 & 2005 W Milham Ave - S/E corner of

Oakland/Milham intersection

5. 5932 Oakland Dr, N/W corner of Oakland/Milham intersection

6. NW Corner - Romence/Constitution intersection

7. 1208 Romence- N/W corner of Romence Constitution intersection

3. PROPOSED HERBICIDE APPLICATION SCHEDULES.

Herbicide Application

Proposed Start Date

Proposed End Date Contract

2025 June 1, 2025 October 31, 2025 Base year 2026 May 1, 2026 October 31, 2026 Year 1 2027 May 1, 2027 October 31, 2027 Year 2 2028 May 1, 2028 October 31, 2028 Year 3 2029 May 1, 2029 October 31, 2029 Year 4 2030 May 1, 2030 October 31, 2030 Year 5

4. PROPOSED FERTILIZER AND BROADLEAF WEED APPLICATION SCHEDULE

Fertilizer and Broadleaf Weed Application

Proposed Start Date

Proposed End Date Contract

2025 September 1, 2025 October 31, 2025 Base year 2026 September 1, 2026 October 31, 2026 Year 1 2027 September 1, 2027 October 31, 2027 Year 2 2028 September 1, 2028 October 31, 2028 Year 3 2029 September 1, 2029 October 31, 2029 Year 4 2030 September 1, 2030 October 31, 2030 Year 5

EXHIBIT B - INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor will be required to furnish to the City of Portage, upon notice from the Purchasing Manager and prior to commencement of work, a Certificate of Insurance as well as any required endorsements. In lieu of required endorsements a copy of the policy sections where coverage is provided for additional insured and cancellation notice would be acceptable. Copies or certified copies of all policies mentioned below shall be furnished, if so requested.

The Contractor, and their subcontractors, shall not commence work under this contract until they have obtained the insurance required under this paragraph, and shall keep such insurance in force during the entire life of this contract. All coverage shall be with insurance companies licensed and admitted to do business in the State of Michigan and acceptable to the City of Portage. The requirements below should not be interpreted to limit the liability of the Contractor. All deductibles and SIRs are the responsibility of the Contractor.

The Contractor shall procure and maintain the following insurance coverage:

1. Workers’ Compensation Insurance, including Employers’ Liability Coverage, in accordance with all applicable statutes of the State of Michigan.

2. Commercial General Liability Insurance on an “Occurrence Basis” with limits of liability not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate. Coverage shall include, but not limited to, the following: (A) Contractual Liability; (B) Products and Completed Operations; (C) Independent Contractors Coverage; (D) Broad Form General Liability Extensions or equivalent; (E) Explosion, Collapse, and Underground, if applicable.

3. Automobile Liability, including Michigan No-Fault Coverages, with limits of liability not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence combined single limit for Bodily Injury, and Property Damage.

Coverage shall include all owned vehicles, all non-owned vehicles, and all hired vehicles.

4. Excess/Umbrella Liability, Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Required liability limits may be obtained by using an Excess/Umbrella Liability policy in addition to the primary liability policy(ies). If coverage limits are satisfied by an Excess and/or Umbrella policy, coverage must follow form of the primary liability policy(ies), including but not limited to additional insured and primary/non-contributory coverage.

5. Additional Insured: Commercial General Liability Insurance shall include an endorsement stating the City of Portage, including all elected and appointed officials, all employees and volunteers, all boards, commissions and/or authorities and their board members, employees and volunteers, shall be Additional Insured. It is understood and agreed that by naming the City of Portage as additional insured, coverage afforded is considered to be primary and any other insurance the City of Portage may have in effect shall be considered secondary and/or excess.

6. Cancellation Notice: Policy(ies), as described above, shall…