25-41SS Scope of Work.pdf

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Sarasota County, Florida

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This document is a Scope of Work and Specifications for Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-41SS issued by the City of Sarasota on behalf of the Downtown Improvement District (DID) for Enhanced Landscape Maintenance, Plant Replacement and Installation, and Irrigation Services. The contract seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive landscape maintenance for various public Right-of-Way (ROW) areas within Downtown Sarasota. The initial contract term is three (3) years, with the option to extend for two (2) additional one-year periods upon mutual consent. The scope of work includes preserving current landscapes through tasks such as litter removal, edging, pruning, mulching, fertilizing, pest and weed management, and submitting weekly performance reports. The vendor will also be responsible for installing replacement plants, overseeing irrigation systems, and documenting and reporting any issues or damaged components.

The landscape maintenance zones cover multiple areas along Palm Avenue and Main Street, including specific street address locations from Main Street to McAnch Square. The vendor must maintain landscape beds with strict guidelines, including keeping weed coverage below 15%, using specific fertilization techniques, and following detailed pruning and maintenance protocols. Vendor qualifications include being an established Horticulturist with a minimum of ten years of experience, maintaining necessary certifications such as a Certified Pest Control Operators License, and providing comprehensive documentation including certifications, cut sheets for fertilizers, and digital photographs of plant materials. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder who meets the qualifications and demonstrates capabilities to perform all listed tasks, with pricing to be detailed on the attached Bid Form 25-41SS.

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Scope of Work & Specifications ITB 25-41SS

City of Sarasota Downtown Improvement District (DID) Enhanced Landscape Maintenance, Plant Replacement and Installation, &

Irrigation Services

I. PURPOSE

The City of Sarasota (City) on behalf of the Downtown Improvement District (DID) is seeking bids from qualified vendors to furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision required for the ongoing care and maintenance of various landscape beds within various public Right-Of-Way (ROW) within Downtown Sarasota, FL.

II. CONTRACT TERM

The initial contract term will be three (3) years with the option to be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year periods upon mutual consent of both parties.

III. SCOPE OF WORK

1. General

The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and supervision, except as specified herein, to (1) preserve the current landscape, which includes, but is not limited to, litter removal, edging, pruning, mulching, fertilizing, pest and weed management, debris removal from landscape areas, redistributing mulch back to plant beds, and submitting weekly performance reports; (2) install replacement plants, for which a separate estimate, approval, and work order will be required; and (3) oversee the current irrigation system by documenting and reporting issues, as well as broken or damaged components. All activities will take place within the Right-Of-Way (ROW) and public properties of the City of Sarasota, as outlined in the Map(s) attached hereto in DID Enhanced Landscape Maintenance Zones & Plant Bed Street Address Locations.

The City reserves the right to add locations and services as needed at additional cost with such additional costs being subject to advance written City approval. The City also reserves the right to delete locations, services, and associated costs.

2. Annual, Perennial, and Shrub Beds

All planting areas around trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, buildings, and similar features must be regularly weeded to prevent unsightly weed proliferation. This can be accomplished through manual methods and/or the application of herbicides. Dead flowers should be removed as needed to improve the visual appeal of the area. Weeds will be managed through a combination of chemical treatments and manual removal, with a schedule to be established by the vendor and communicated to the City in advance. Spot treatments with chemicals will be employed to address emerging weeds, while manual weeding will also be conducted to manage those not effectively controlled by chemical means. The goal is to maintain weed coverage at less than 15%.

Scope of Work

3. Paved Paved surfaces must be regularly weeded as needed to prevent unattractive weed proliferation. This management will be achieved through a combination of selective herbicide application and mechanical methods. Weeds will be addressed using both chemical treatments and manual removal. The schedule for these activities will be established by the vendor and communicated to the City in advance. Targeted chemical applications will be employed to manage newly emerging weeds, while manual hand weeding will also be conducted to address those not effectively controlled by chemical means. It is essential to keep weed coverage below 15%.

4. Mulch Areas

Weeds and grass must be managed using appropriate herbicides in all gravel, mulch, and ornamental regions. If any undesirable weeds persist after herbicide application, they should be manually removed.

5. Maintaining and Pruning Plants, Hedges and Shrubs

A. Pruning and Trimming (General) - The vendor shall keep shrubs pruned to their intended form. Hedges shall be trimmed frequently to keep pace with growth rate of the plantings. All winter damage is to be removed from trees and shrubs in March of each year. Early flowering trees and shrubs shall be pruned immediately after flowering to encourage next year’s bud growth. A certified Arborist shall supervise all pruning.

Clean-up of all clippings and debris required and not considered an added expense to

CITY.

B. Maintaining plants in plumb position - The Vendor shall always maintain the proper growing position of all plants (which is 90 degrees). If a shrub settles out of plumb or falls out of plumb or falls over during a normal storm event (non-hurricane), the Vendor shall replant or reset the plant to plumb position using standard horticulture practices and shall also include staking or guying if necessary.

C. Pruning:

Plant Pruning Guide

Plant Type Arboricola Coonie

Palm

Dwarf

Philodendron

European

Fan Palm

Flax

Lilly

Green Isle

Ficus

Jasmine

Mininna

Orange

Bird

Black

Magic

24” maximum height

Dead

Frond

Only

Dead Leaves only

Dead

Leaves only

Dead leaves and

Seed

Heads

16”

Maximum

Height

6”

Maximu m Height

Dead leaves

Only

Maintain variation of

Heights

*Note: for plants not listed guidelines will be set by City and Vendor

The natural shape of a plant should not be severely altered. All landscape shrubs or groundcover areas shall be inspected on a regular basis to ascertain whether any pruning or trimming is needed to maintain plants within their intended bounds, to remove dead or damaged plant parts including limbs, branches, fronds, stems, or flowers, and to keep plants from encroaching upon parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, streets, signs, lighting, etc. Hedges shall be pruned to maintain the desired height and width and be allowed to produce new growth in between pruning operations. The base of hedges shall be maintained slightly wider than the top to allow for adequate sunlight penetration.

Pruning tools shall be properly sterilized between pruning operations. All debris shall be collected at the time of pruning and disposed of properly off-site. Composting or landfills designated for such materials are proper methods of disposal.

All plants shall be neatly pruned and/or clipped to maintain the natural character of the plants and in a manner appropriate to the requirements of each plant. Broken or badly bruised branches shall be removed with a clean cut. All pruning shall be done with sharp tools.

6. Fertilization of Plant Material

A. All fertilization applications shall adhere to the regulations of City of Sarasota Code Chapter 35-4, which adopts Sarasota County Ordinance 2007-062, Known as “Sarasota County Fertilizer and Landscape Management Code”. Fertilizer with Nitrogen and Phosphorus may not be applied on the landscape between the months of June 1 and September 30. Fertilizer to be used on all landscape material except trees which are not included in the Scope, shall be granular in form and have a 16-4- 8 or similar ration of N-P-K with at least 50% of the Nitrogen to be Slow-release.

Fertilizer also contains micronutrients, specifically Magnesium, Manganese, Iron and trace amounts of Boron, Copper, and Zinc. The Vendor shall submit cut sheets on the product which is to be installed or used.

B. Vendor must have the required credentials to apply fertilizer within Sarasota County and shall provide a certificate of completion from a Sarasota County approved best management practices program. No Phosphorus is to be applied at the rate greater than .25 pounds per 1000 square feet and not more than .5 pounds per 1000 square feet shall be applied in any calendar year. No more than 4 pounds per 1000 square feet of Nitrogen shall be applied in any calendar year.

C. Granular fertilizer shall not be allowed to accumulate on any plant leaves, crowns or at leaf bases. Fertilizer shall be swept or blown off all impervious areas immediately after application to avoid staining and washing into storm drains. Watering shall occur within 24 hours of application.

D. Specific Fertilizer Brands and Analysis outline below:

• PHC Tree or Plant Saver or approved equal

• PHC Palm Saver 6-3-6 or approved equal

• Sure-Gro’s 12-4-12 Palm Fertilizer or approved equal

• Florikan 18-6-8 Nutricote controlled release or approved equal

E. The Vendor must comply with Sarasota County’s Fertilizer & Landscape Management Code, Ordinance as outlined in the Fertilizer Maintenance section above. Newly planted material is exempt from this ordinance for the first 60 days after planting.

7. Mulch

The Vendor or shall maintain at a minimum mulch depth of two (2) inches, and a maximum mulch depth of three (3) inches – covering all irrigation and roots. The mulch shall be consistent with current mulch in place, and consistent in nature. The product shall be free of sand, dirt, gravel, or any other material inconsistent with the purpose of the mulch. Mulch used shall be mini pine bark mulch regardless of the original installed mulch. Any substitutions to replace the existing mulch type must be approved by the City in writing.

8. Weed Control

A. All planting areas shall be kept relatively free from weeds by a method and by materials in accordance with recommendations of the Sittig's Handbook of Pesticides and Agricultural Chemicals by Richard P. Pohanish. All Pesticides must be applied by a State/County certified applicator. All recommended manufacturers’ rates are to be followed. All applications must be posted.

B. All shrub beds shall be treated with pre-emergent herbicides, either used singularly or in combination with, i.e., Surflan, Snapshot TG, and Ronstar G, in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations with a minimum of 2 applications by the Vendor so that no continuous single treatment is used.

C. All weeds exceeding six (6) inches in height shall be pulled from beds by hand. All weeds less than six (6) inches are to be controlled by a Glyphosate herbicide or equal.

9. Fertilization of Plant Material

A. Fertilization Application: Fertilizer shall be applied by hand in a uniform manner around the plants, but not in direct contact with stems or trunks.

B. Shrubs will be fertilized on a prescribed basis not to exceed two (2) applications per year, at the rate of: 1-pound actual nitrogen per one thousand (1000) square feet of planting.

C. Acceptable fertilizer formulations are: 16-4-8, 8-2-4, with macro and micro trace elements. At least one quarter (1/4) of total Nitrogen will be water insoluble.

D. Fertilizer must contain Magnesium (Mg), one quarter (1/4) as much as Nitrogen (N).

Fertilizer shall not contain more than two percent (2%) Chlorine, preferably less. Sulfur additives will be required to alter Ph levels. Amounts shall be determined by soil test.

10. Insect and Disease Control

A. Insect and disease control shall be performed on a prescribed as- needed basis not to exceed two (2) applications per year, and only in a manner consistent with integrated pest management practices (IPM). All efforts will be made to use environmentally friendly pesticide products.

B. Inspections of all plantings shall be made every other week by the pest control maintenance personnel and appropriate spraying shall be done to control pest outbreaks. Insects and disease control agents shall be applied at the rate recommended by the manufacturer.

C. Fire Ant control: Proper application of control measures for fire ants is necessary to safeguard the public environment. Control can be achieved by individual mound treatment and repeat application will be necessary to keep the fire ant population suppressed.

D. Upon noting any insect or disease problem and notifying the City, the Vendor shall take immediate steps to control, to prevent the spread of, and to reduce the problem as it exists.

E. No pesticide shall be applied needlessly.

F. All pesticides shall be used by or under the supervision of a licensed pesticide applicator and in accordance with requirements as set forth by the Environmental Protections Agency.

G. All applications must be directly applied by a licensed applicator and per recommended rate of the manufacturer.

H. The Vendor must provide a list of all certifications held within their company. Prior to any application, the credentials of the applicator must be on file with the City of Sarasota. All applications must be posted.

I. Performance of insect and disease control must be verified in the weekly report to the City.

11. Replacement Plantings

A. Within thirty (30) calendar days following the issuance of the Landscape Maintenance

Purchase Order, the Vendor is required to provide the City with a detailed inventory listing the existence and street address of any plants that are either dead or in a deteriorating condition. The submission of this inventory along with a price quote will trigger the City to prepare a distinct Replacement Plants Installation Purchase Order.

Furthermore, these inventories and price quotes will be presented to the DID Board of Directors for their approval regarding the purchase and installation by the Vendor, which will incur additional costs to the City. Subsequently, thereafter, the vendor shall submit a similar report every quarter.

B. The Vendor shall report to CITY any plant material not exhibiting normal growth and vigor. If it has been determined that the material is beyond reviving, a written report recommending a replacement shall be given at no additional charge to the appropriate CITY representative.

• This report shall include: Identify the location, size and type of plant, Identify the reason for the decline and cost of replacement.

C. Based on the report and quotation the CITY may or may not proceed with the project.

CITY will issue a Work Order for the replacement prior to the start of each job.

Additionally, at a minimum, a quarterly inspection of all plantings will be conducted, and Vendor prepared report shall be submitted to the CITY representative.

12. Plant Material

A. All plant material installed in this contract is required to be Florida #1 or better as defined by Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry, latest Edition and will be subject to inspection by the City.

B. All the material planted will be container grown. Container grown plants are outlined as the following:

• Grown in a plastic container; Grown in an aeration container; (No B&B plant material) and fully rooted material must be used.

• The size of the container must match the root-ball size as detailed by

Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants, Florida Department of

Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry, latest

Edition.

13. Planting

A. The Vendor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits required by the

City prior to commencement of the planting project. (if applicable)

B. All planting holes must be hand dug due to underground utilities in the rights-of- way.

C. No open holes shall be unprotected at any time.

D. Erosion Control near storm drain inlets are required.

E. Soil Amendments should be added to poor quality soils so that poor quality soils are replaced. (Suitable soils shall be a mix of 85 percent sand, 4-5 percent silt, 6-8 percent clay and 2-5 percent organics). The Vendor is required to remove and dispose of all poor-quality soil from the planting site. Submit a soil sample to review and approve prior to installing.

F. The Vendor shall adhere to the recommended procedure for planting establishing plant material authored by Dr. Edward F. Gilman, Professor, Environmental

Horticulture Department, IFAS, University of Florida.

(https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf%5CEP%5CEP31400.pdf;

https://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/irrigation/fact_sheets.shtml)

G. All new planting beds will be mulched at a maximum depth of 3”. Type of mulch to match existing mulch type in the area and approved by the City in writing. The type of mulch for tree and/or palm mulch rings must be mini pine bark nuggets.

H. The City of Sarasota shall verify the quality and size specifications of all plant material to be installed. Any plant material deemed below Florida #1 standard, in accordance with Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants, State of Florida

Department of Agriculture, will be rejected. Any plant material that does not meet size requirements will be rejected. Only the plant material accepted by the City shall be installed.

https://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/irrigation/fact_sheets.shtml

I. Utility Emergency Access: All fire hydrants, valves, water meters, and back-flow assemblies shall be free of all construction material and equipment and in plain view for easy emergency access or necessary maintenance by the City crews.

14. Plant installation Site Clean-Up

A. Each work area shall be kept clean in its entirety.

B. Upon completion of the work, and before acceptance and payment, the Vendor shall:

• Grade and remove all surplus material and rubbish around the planting site.

• Restore all property, both public and private, to its original condition or better.

• The cost of all such work regarding grading and other cleanup items shall be included in the prices in this contract.

• Failure of the Vendor to comply with the cleanup may result in an order to suspend work until the condition is corrected. No additional compensation will be allowed because of such suspension.

15. Adjacent Structures and Landscape

The Vendor shall be entirely responsible and liable for all damage or injury because of the vendor’s operations to all other adjacent public and private property, structures of any kind and appurtenances thereto met with during the progress of the work. The cost of protection, replacement in their original locations and conditions or payment of damages or injuries to such adjacent public and private property and structures affected by the work and removal, relocation and reconstruction of such specified items shall be included in the various Purchase Order items and no separate payments shall be made thereof.

The Vendor is expressly advised that the protection of the adjacent landscaping, buildings, structures, tanks, pipelines, underground utilities, and related work adjacent and in the vicinity of its operations, wherever they may be, is solely its responsibility. All trees, palms and shrubs shall be adequately protected by the Vendor in accordance with ordinances governing the protection of the trees.

No excavated materials shall be placed to injure such trees, palms and/or shrubs. The Vendor shall replace any plant material and/or public/private amenities destroyed by the Vendor’s negligence during the installation process. Lawn areas shall be left in good condition as before the start of work. Where sod is to be removed and/or damaged during the landscape installation, it shall be replaced after all work has been completed.

16. Protection of Work and the Public

A. During the landscape installation process, the Vendor shall put up and always maintain necessary protective devices such barriers and barricades as will effectively prevent accidents within the installation site.

B. The Vendor should provide all necessary maintenance of traffic devices and employees to always manage pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic during the installation operations.

C. All vendors’ employees must wear proper personal protective equipment such as reflective vest, gloves, and eye protection as needed per the operation during the landscape installation.

D. If work by the Vendor results in damage to any utilities (City owned and non-city owned) the Vendor shall repair the damage immediately (within 48 hours) at no cost to the City. If the Vendor does not respond immediately to repair the damaged utility, the City Utilities Division will make the repair and bill the Vendor for the costs incurred.

17. Noise

The City of Sarasota’s Noise Ordinance (City Code Section VII 602) Specifies Acts Considered to be Unreasonable Noise (g) Construction and Demolition. Operating or causing the operation of any tools used in construction, drilling, repair, alteration, or demolition work between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays or between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p. m.

on weekends or holidays except for emergency work by a public service utility or by other permit approved by the City.

18. Guarantees and Replacements

A. Quality

• All workmanship shall be in accordance with accepted horticultural practices.

• All materials used in accordance with this Agreement shall be in accordance with accepted horticultural standards. All plant material will be Florida Grade #1 or better.

• The Grades and Standards manual is divided into 4 groups: Trees, Palms & Cycads, Shrubs Groundcover & Vines, and Wetland Plants.

The vast number of plants grown in Florida coupled with the different sizes and shapes of plants that enter the market clearly indicates the need for precise communication between buyer and seller.

• The Florida Legislature with Section 581.031 (2)(3), Florida Statutes, establishes a vehicle for buyer and seller communication for purchasing and selling plant material. The book is published in 8.5” X 11” 3-hole punched, loose leaf format to facilitate updates.

B. Guarantees

• Any plant material lost due to negligence or misuse of equipment or materials by the Vendor, or his employees, shall be replaced without charge.

• The Vendor shall not be held responsible for loss or damage to plants due to their natural death, acts of Nature, abuse, or misuse of plant materials by the City or the public.

C. Replacements

• The Vendor shall replace any plants which are dead, or are in an unhealthy or unsightly condition, and/or have lost their natural shape due to negligence or misuse of equipment or materials by the Vendor.

• The cost of such a replacement(s) shall be borne by the Vendor.

• The Vendor must have all replacement plants approved by the City or designated representative prior to planting.

• All replacement plants must be FL No. 1 minimum, as governed by the

Florida Division of Agriculture.

19. Storm Damage

The Vendor shall not be responsible for cleaning or removing the debris or results of damage caused by major flooding and named hurricanes with landfall in the City of Sarasota. The work under this contract shall be for normal removal from storms of palm fronds and miscellaneous debris. The removal of debris after such a major storm event shall by a negotiated agreement by the Vendor and the CITY, if required.

20. Irrigation Systems

The Vendor is required to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the existing irrigation system within thirty (30) calendar days of receiving the Landscape Maintenance Order, to detect any issues and assess any broken or damaged parts. This assessment encompasses, but is not limited to, valves, sprinkler heads, tubing, and other components for which the City will assume responsibility for all necessary repairs.

The Vendor will continue to monitor the irrigation system and submit an inspection report every three months to guarantee its optimal performance and efficiency, making necessary adjustments to the sprinkler heads and timers during the growing season.

A. Watering

• Any watering which cannot be provided by an existing irrigation system will be done by hand on an extra work basis; however, the Vendor shall be responsible for hand watering (if necessary) during the establishment period of new plantings provided by this contract given an irrigation system is not available.

21. Extra Work

The CITY reserves the right to add or delete sites and/or tasks. The Vendor shall furnish the CITY with an estimate for any extra work which may be requested. Estimates for any proposed work shall be submitted to the CITY for approval before any additional or extra work is started.

22. New Landscaping Projects

Vendor shall provide a written cost quotation for Landscaping Projects at no additional charge to the appropriate CITY representative based on the scope of work that will be provided.

Based on the quotation, CITY may or may not proceed with the project. The CITY will issue a Work Order for new landscaping projects prior to the start of each job.

23. Inspections and Complaints

All work shall be inspected by the City’s representatives. All complaints, both minor and major, shall be investigated on the same workday. Any complaint which cannot be corrected during the same workday, or which is considered unreasonable, or which cannot be dealt with for reasons beyond the Vendors’ control shall be specifically reported to the appropriate CITY representative.

24. Damages

Any damage to CITY site property, including but not limited to all sidewalks, buildings, trees, shrubs, sprinklers, resident property, etc. In the event of any such damage, the Vendor shall immediately report such damage to the respective CITY representatives. Irrigation that is damaged due to vendors’ operations must be repaired or replaced by the contractor promptly at no expense to CITY.

IV. OTHER

1. The Vendor shall supply all SDS for all chemicals being used to the appropriate CITY representative.

2. The Vendor shall comply with all Federal, OSHA, State, County and City statutes, ordinances, regulations, health regulations, or other legal requirements.

3. The personnel employed by the Vendor shall be capable employees, trained and qualified.

4. All Vendor personnel are required to wear uniforms identifying them as employees of the

Vendor. This requirement shall apply upon always entering a CITY property and while on duty.

5. Vendor and vendor vehicles must follow and abide by all applicable parking regulations imposed by the City of Sarasota. The vendor shall be responsible for any parking ticket violations incurred.

6. Only employees or designated representatives of the Vendor are allowed on properties during performance of duties.

7. The Vendor shall not subcontract the service to another individual or Vendor, without approval by the appropriate CITY representative prior to any work being performed.

8. The Vendor shall provide an emergency telephone number where they can be reached during normal operating hours and after normal operation hours.

V. WORK NOT INCLUDED

Work in this category is not included but may be negotiated as an extra. Which may include but is not limited to:

1. Repair or replacement of any plant materials damaged or killed by vandalism or extreme conditions beyond the Vendor’s control is the responsibility of the City.

2. Repairs or replacement of losses and damages beyond Vendor’s control, except as provided above and with City approval and agreement to purchase.

3. Damage repair to the irrigation system which is not a result of the vendor’s negligence is not included.

VI. QUALIFICATIONS OF BID

1. Vendor shall be an established Horticulturist (or equivalent) with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience.

2. The vendor shall have extensive experience with the management of City or Town landscaping/plant management services or similar experience in the past five (5) years.

3. The vendor shall be able to demonstrate basic services such as:

• Staff management, staffing and scheduling work.

• Horticulture and plant management, functionality, and placement, including tolerance, hardiness, and requirements.

• Have a well-rounded knowledge of plant grades, soil materials, fertilizer, and potting media.

• The vendor must be able to provide accurate reports, verbal or written to the DID on the most cost-effective planting methods, types of plants, and maintenance.

• Irrigation systems and repairs

4. Maintain all insurances and licenses. Pay all taxes and maintain all bonds, if required, by this specification and the General Conditions of the City.

5. The Vendor or Sub-Vendor must maintain a Certified Pest Control Operators License for Lawn and Ornamental Pest Control (CPO) from the State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Bureau of Entomology and Pest Control (DACS). The Vendor must have a Business License issued to it under the CPO Certification by DACS.

This may not be qualified using a Sub-Vendor. The Employees of the selected Vendor who apply Herbicides must have an ID card issued by DACS issued under the CPO’s Certification. The employees may not use a Limited Use Certification to qualify. They must also maintain a Best Management Practices Certification and be registered as required by the City of Sarasota/Sarasota County Fertilizer Ordinance.

(http://Sarasota.ifas.ufl.edu/Hort_Com/fertilizer.shtml)

6. If the qualifying Vendor or its Full time Employee should no longer maintain the required certifications, the loss of all the certifications must be corrected within 30 days, or the Vendor will be in Default of the Contract.

7. The Vendor shall submit with the bid the following information:

• Copies of Certifications and licenses of Personnel to be used under this

Purchase Order.

• Cut sheets of Fertilizers, soil amendments, and chemicals to be used.

• Digital photographs of plant material for review prior to installation.

• Mulch and soil samples for review prior to installation

VII. FORMAT

1. Executive Summary

The one- or two-page executive summary is to briefly describe the Vendors’ bid. This summary should highlight the major features of the bid. It must indicate any requirements that cannot be met by the Vendor. The reader should be able to determine the essence of the proposal by reading the executive summary.

2. Statement of Qualifications

The Statement of Qualifications is a short document that indicates the experience and qualifications of the Contractor, and the project team key individuals as identified.

• It should include information on similar projects that have been completed by the Contractor, and the project team individuals. When listing similar projects, include information to indicate the dates, size, firm worked for at the time and what the responsibility of the individual was for the project.

• Include the experience and special qualifications of the team members that are applicable to this project and/or are part of the Vendor Team.

3. Technical Details

This section should constitute the major portion of the bid and must contain at least the following information:

A. Narrative of the vendors’ assessment of the service(s) to be performed, ability and approach, and the resources necessary to fulfill the scope of service. This should demonstrate the vendors’ understanding of the desired overall performance expectations. Clearly indicate any options or alternatives proposed.

B. Method of assessing plants for replacement

C. Method and timeframe for fertilization

D. Method of contact and communication

E. Method of irrigation inspection and maintenance

F. Method of inventory and reporting

4. Pricing

Bid Form shall enumerate all costs associated with the service provided.

• For bid to be considered responsive, Bidders Must Provide Prices for Each Item listed on attached “Bid Form 25-41SS”.

VIII. CONTRACT AWARD

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid meets or exceeds all the qualifications outlined in Section VI and demonstrates the capabilities to perform all tasks listed in Section III.

ZONE 1A S. PALM AVE (MIR MAR PLAZA) – S. Palm Ave from Main St to McAnch Square

Zone 1A includes the landscape beds adjacent to the Mir Mar Plaza

41 43-45 51 53 69 / 71 75-77 79

ZONE 1 – 12 – 80 S. PALM AVE – S. Palm Ave from Main St to McAnch Square Zone 1: 12-80 S Palm Ave Plant Bed Street Address Locations.

(All raised planter beds are excluded as they are maintained by Parks & Recreation Department; Mulched tree wells within this location ARE to be included for mulch only. Palm Tree maintenance is excluded)

12 16-18 20-24

ZONE 2 - 1289-1299 N PALM AVE – N. Palm Ave from Main St to Palm Ave Parking Garage Driveway

Zone 2: 1289-1299 N Palm Ave Plant Bed Street Address Locations.

(All raised planter beds are excluded as they are maintained by Parks & Recreation Department; Mulched tree wells within this location ARE to be included for mulch only. Palm Tree maintenance is excluded)

1299 1299

Irrigation Pump Location located in locked room inside Parking Garage.

Arrangements for manually turning on irrigation pump to check irrigation operation must be made with parking manager in advance.

ZONE 3 – 1300-1395 MAIN STREET – Main St from Gulfstream Ave to Pineapple Ave

Zone 3: 1300-1395 Main Street Plant Bed Street Address Locations.

(All raised planter beds, roundabout medians, interior and adjacent plant beds are excluded as they are maintained by Parks & Recreation Department; Mulched tree wells within this location ARE to be included for mulch only. Palm Tree maintenance is excluded)

1388 1370 1350 1330 1312 1300

1395 / 1387 1369 1359 1301

ZONE 4 - 1429-1481 MAIN STREET – Main St from Pineapple Ave to Lemon Ave

Zone 4: 1429-1481 Main Street Plant Bed Street Address Locations.

(All raised planter beds, roundabout medians, interior and adjacent plant beds are excluded as they are maintained by Parks & Recreation Department)

1476 1448

1481 1443 1429

ZONE 5 - 1500-1553 MAIN STREET – Main St from Lemon Ave to Orange Ave

Zone 5: 1500-1553 Main Street Plant Bed Street Address Locations.

(All raised planter beds, roundabout medians, interior and adjacent plant beds are excluded as they are maintained by Parks &

1553 1503

ZONE 6 – 1667 - 1710 MAIN STREET – Main St from Orange Ave to Goodrich Ave

Zone 6: 1667-1710 Main Street Plant Bed Street Address Locations.

(All raised planter beds, roundabout medians, interior and adjacent plant beds are excluded as they are maintained by Parks &

1710 1670

1693 1679 1661

II. CONTRACT TERM
III. SCOPE OF WORK
1. General
2. Annual, Perennial, and Shrub Beds
3. Paved
Paved surfaces must be regularly weeded as needed to prevent unattractive weed proliferation. This management will be achieved through a combination of selective herbicide application and mechanical methods. Weeds will be addressed using both chemical...
4. Mulch Areas
5. Maintaining and Pruning Plants, Hedges and Shrubs
6. Fertilization of Plant Material
7. Mulch
8. Weed Control
9. Fertilization of Plant Material
10. Insect and Disease Control
11. Replacement Plantings
12. Plant Material
13. Planting
14. Plant installation Site Clean-Up
15. Adjacent Structures and Landscape
16. Protection of Work and the Public
17. Noise
18. Guarantees and Replacements
19. Storm Damage
20. Irrigation Systems
21. Extra Work
22. New Landscaping Projects
23. Inspections and Complaints
24. Damages
IV. OTHER
V. WORK NOT INCLUDED
VI. QUALIFICATIONS OF BID
VII. FORMAT
1. Executive Summary
2. Statement of Qualifications
3. Technical Details
4. Pricing
VIII. CONTRACT AWARD
ZONE 1A S. PALM AVE (MIR MAR PLAZA) – S. Palm Ave from Main St to McAnch Square
ZONE 1 – 12 – 80 S. PALM AVE – S. Palm Ave from Main St to McAnch Square
ZONE 2 - 1289-1299 N PALM AVE – N. Palm Ave from Main St to Palm Ave Parking Garage Driveway
ZONE 3 – 1300-1395 MAIN STREET – Main St from Gulfstream Ave to Pineapple Ave
ZONE 4 - 1429-1481 MAIN STREET – Main St from Pineapple Ave to Lemon Ave
ZONE 5 - 1500-1553 MAIN STREET – Main St from Lemon Ave to Orange Ave
ZONE 6 – 1667 - 1710 MAIN STREET – Main St from Orange Ave to Goodrich Ave

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