3-RFB 4491 - Attachment B - Description of Categories.pdf

ATTACHMENT B

DESCRIPTION OF CATEGORIES

Asphalt Seal Coating and Striping

Repair potholes, sealer and striping.

Audio Visual Repair and Service

Troubleshoot and repair AV equipment and wiring.

Backflow Preventer Inspection (Certified)

Inspect back flow for proper function and certification.

Boiler Inspection and Repair (Certified – State License Required)

Inspect to insure proper operation and make needed repairs.

Brush and Debris Removal

This is the cutting and removal of overgrown brush, vines, saplings, and removal of trash/debris etc. and the legal disposal of such material. Examples of this work have been on the Ohio River bank near McConnell Plaza, vacant lots that are City owned, or clean-up of abandoned lots.

This is intended for either, or both equipment and hand labor. The hauling and legal disposal costs are incidentals paid by the contractor and need to be factored into the contractor’s hourly rate on the bid form.

Bushhogging – 7” or more

This is the cutting of mostly overgrown areas typically utilizing a tractor and bushhog. The City doesn’t have a preference on the size or have a HP requirement, as long as the job is completed safely and in a timely manner.

Construction Crews

• SMALL CREW (Supervision/Equipment/Manpower) Example of work includes the grading and establishment of swales for improved drainage flow.

Equipment includes a John Deere 410A (or equal) backhoe and operator, tandem dump truck with driver, foreman and use of laser or other equipment capable of establishing provided slope and contour of ground.

Dozer/Excavator Work

• SMALL

D-4 or equal with operator.

Excavator JD-120 or equal with operator.

• LARGE

D-6 or equal or equal with operator.

Excavator JD-200 or equal with operator.

This work includes work with a bulldozer that is above and beyond the capabilities of wheeled equipment. They should have the capability of establishing grade per provided specifications.

This crew has been used in the past to renovate the fields at Fisher Softball Complex; clean ditches; push/level debris.

Electrical Work (State License Required)

Trouble-shoot, repair circuitry/electrical components, complete minor replacement/installation work and modifications as needed.

Fencing Repair/Replacement

Repair damaged post, gates, hinges, fabric, barbed wire and all other fence components. These services will include minor installation of sections of fences.

CHAIN LINK FENCING

This work includes the supply and minor installation of chain link fencing in parks and public areas. The fencing may be of varying heights and used in applications to establish a property line, barrier, or baseball field backstop.

WOOD FENCING

This work is typically what is considered privacy fencing. Depending on the desired level it may be utilizing preassembled wood fencing panels, rails, individual slats, etc.

VINYL FENCING

This work typically is for the supply and minor installation of PVC fencing posts and rails in a two or three rail arrangement; gate replacement/installation, or other such vinyl components.

Glass Window Replacement Service

Remove and replace broken glass and repair damaged frame and trim work.

HVAC Repair (State License Required)

Trouble-shoot, repair circuitry, leaks, and all other HVAC components.

Herbicide and Insecticide Applications (Applicable License & Certifications Required):

This work requires the application of herbicide or insecticide products for unplanned or specified locations. All applications must be done per required label instructions. Applicator must keep applicable records; follow required PPE and public access specifications, etc. Work may be done on lawn areas, fencerows, ditches, open fields, rights-of-way, etc. When spraying in areas requiring marking or flagging by MUTCD standards for traffic control the applicator is responsible for traffic control. Proper certifications and license required.

Irrigation Repair

Repair leaks, damaged heads, piping, controllers and all other components.

This work may involve troubleshooting of irrigation systems by certified individuals with a minimum of 3 years of experience. The required capabilities would be repairing, adjusting, design for proper coverage, winterization of systems, etc.

Landscape Lighting Repair

Test for proper operation and complete needed repairs.

Landscape Maintenance

This work includes the pruning mulching, trimming, and maintenance of landscape areas per given specifications for the given location.

Masonry Repairs

Remove and replace damaged CMU, brick, and/or stone and repair mortar joints.

Mowing & Property Clean-up – Property Maintenance/Tall Grass Mowing (10” or more)

This work involves debris removal and clean-up to include the mowing and trimming of areas as directed. They should have push and riding mower equipment as well as string trimmers, pruners, chain saw blowers, etc. This work includes removal of trash, limbs or cut debris necessary to abate property maintenance violations, etc. Truck and/or truck trailer combination of adequate size for hauling of debris to transfer station or land fill is required.

Pipe Boring – Directional – 6” and Smaller

This is the boring and installation of pipe smaller than 6” in diameter according to provided specifications.

Plumbing Repair (State License Required)

Remove and replace damaged piping and fixtures. Repair leaks and clean drains.

This work includes plumbing at various levels of difficulty and requirements of personnel and equipment to provide service in a reasonable and timely manner. Examples of work have been minor installs for new equipment up to renovation and addition of equipment to various locations and degrees of difficulty. The qualified contractor should have good ability to design and make recommendations for efficient use of materials and layout.

Pump Work

Trouble-shoot, complete minor replacement/installation work and modifications as needed for any type of pump.

Radio Tower and Generator Repair/Installation

Radio tower and generator repairs and minor installations (including A/C units, antennas and cables and related support equipment for public safety communications). In an emergency, removal of old antenna, cables equipment and supporting structures, and installation of new structures and equipment, including all necessary electrical work. New radio equipment, towers, and associated hardware will be procured by the City of Owensboro.

Roofing Repair – Commercial/Residential

Remove and replace damaged roofing systems.

Tornado Siren Repair/Installation

Siren repairs and minor installations (i.e. A/C units, weather warning systems, etc). In an emergency situation, removal of old siren and pole and installation of new pole and siren including all electrical work. New siren and pole shall be provided by City of Owensboro.

Trenching

Trenching and installation of pipe, cable, etc. per given direction. The City doesn’t have a preference on the trenching equipment, as long as the job is completed safely and in a timely manner.

Trucking/Hauling

Category 1: Furnish tri-axle dump truck with CDL qualified driver to supplement city crew, operation.

Category 2: Furnish tandem dump truck with CDL: qualified driver to supplement city crew, operations.

Material hauled may include dirt, fill material, rock-DGA, 57’s 3’s or chips, sand, rubble (broken concrete, asphalt from street repair operations). Operations area-inside Daviess County fill area.

***Both categories are hourly rates to include truck operating expenses and driver costs, insurance, fuel, tarps etc.

Vibratory Plowing – 2” and Smaller

This task is the installation of pipe utilizing a vibratory plow. Installation is per provided specifications for assigned task and location.

Vibratory Plowing – 4” and Larger

This task is the installation of pipe utilizing a vibratory plow. Installation is per provided specifications for assigned task and location.

Welding (Certified)

ON-SITE

This is the welding, fabrication or repairs of items on site as necessary for items that are permanently mounted of too large to haul to a location. The scope of work may include the welding of steel or aluminum.

IN-HOUSE

This is the welding, fabrication or repairs of items taken to the chosen company site. Scope of work may include the welding of steel or aluminum.