Attachment C - Performance Standards - Tampa Group.pdf

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DMS-2324-079 Lawn Care Services-Tampa Group
Solicitation number
ITB-08793
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Pinellas County, Florida

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This document is Attachment C - Performance Standards and Guarantees for the Lawn Care Services - Tampa Group contract (DMS-23/24-079) issued by the Florida Department of Management Services, Division of Real Estate Development and Management. The contract requires the selected contractor to provide weekly mowing, trimming and edging, debris removal, weed control and fertilizer application, mulching, and irrigation system maintenance for multiple state-owned facilities in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. Performance standards are defined for each service, with minimum required levels and penalties for noncompliance. The contract term is not specified, but monthly reporting and acknowledgement by the Facility Manager is required.

The performance standards document outlines the specific requirements and service levels the contractor must meet, as well as the financial penalties that will be applied for deficiencies. A rating system of "Good, Fair, and Poor" is used to evaluate the contractor's performance, with a minimum "Good" rating required to avoid invoice deductions ranging from 10-35% for the associated facility. The contractor must employ or supervise licensed pesticide applicators and maintain mulch depth in landscaped areas.

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Attachment C - Performance Standards and Guarantees

DMS-23/24-079

Lawn Care Services – Tampa Group

The Facility Manager must complete and submit this form monthly to the Contract Manager. The Facility Manager and Contractor must sign and date this form after completion.

Deliverable Guarantee1 Measurement 2 1 - Good

2 - Fair

3 - Poor

Minimum Result of Noncompliance

Mowing Section 2.1: All grassy areas will be mowed a minimum of once weekly during the period of May through October in accordance with 2.8.1. All grassy areas will be mowed a minimum of once bi-weekly during the period of November through April in accordance with 2.8.2.

Contract Manager will receive monthly acknowledgement of services from Facility Manager (Attachment B - Monthly Summary Report).

35% will be deducted from Contractor's invoice for site associated with non-compliance.

Trimming and Edging

Section 2.2: Edging and trimming along walks, bed edges, and tree wells shall be done to keep a neat appearance in accordance with 2.8.1.

Section 2.8.3: All bushes, hedges, flower beds, and ornamental vines will be trimmed and/or shaped at least monthly.

Contract Manager will receive monthly acknowledgement of services from Facility Manager (Attachment B - Monthly Summary Report).

15% will be deducted from Contractor's invoice for site associated with non-compliance.

Debris Removal

Section 2.3: During routine maintenance visits, trash and debris must be removed from the property including sidewalks, parking lots, and access roads in accordance with 2.8.

Contract Manager will receive monthly acknowledgement of services from Facility Manager (Attachment B - Monthly Summary Report).

10% will be deducted from Contractor's invoice for site associated with non-compliance.

1 See Attachment A – Statement of Work for complete details on section references.

2 In accordance with the schedule in Section 2.8 of Attachment A, Statement of Work, or as otherwise indicated.

2 - Fair

3 - Poor

Minimum Result of Noncompliance

Weed Control / Fertilizer

Section 2.4: Well balanced fertilizer shall be applied two times per year to maintain a healthy green color. All lawns shall be treated with broadleaf weed control or other applicable pesticides in accordance with 2.8.

Contract Manager will receive monthly acknowledgement of services from Facility Manager (Attachment B - Monthly Summary Report).

10% will be deducted from Contractor's invoice for site associated with non-compliance.

Herbicide Applications

Section 2.4: All applications of pest control or herbicide products must be performed by or under the direct supervision of a licensed applicator.

After each application signage must be posted in accordance with applicable laws or ordinances.

Mulching Sections 2.5: Mulch in planting beds must be maintained at a minimum depth of three inches during all seasons of the year. Shrub beds and tree wells are to be mulched a minimum of twice a year during the months of April and October in accordance with 2.8.4.

Contract Manager will receive monthly acknowledgement of services from Facility Manager (Attachment B - Monthly Summary Report).

10% will be deducted from Contractor's invoice for site associated with non-compliance.

Irrigation (Grizzle and Trammell Only)

Sections 2.6: Maintenance of all irrigation equipment and repairs at the facilities in this Agreement, excluding pumps and timers, are to be solely the responsibility of the Contractor. The irrigation system will be maintained by the Contractor through head- to-head checks, balancing, and adjustments. Spray pattern of each sprinkler head to be maintained for proper water distribution and to minimize overflow of water onto sidewalks, Contract Manager will receive monthly acknowledgement of services from Facility Manager (Attachment B - Monthly Summary Report).

10% will be deducted from Contractor's invoice for site associated with non-compliance.

2 - Fair

3 - Poor

Minimum Result of Noncompliance driveways, roads, and facilities.

Miscellaneous Section 2.7: Contractor is responsible for monitoring the water needs of all seasonal color beds and coordinating the appropriate irrigation settings.

Contractor shall provide watering services up to two times per week for non-irrigated areas such as containers.

Section 2.2: Tree branches must be thinned and elevated as needed. This applies to tree branches/limbs and palm fronds within 15 feet or less of the ground.

Attachment A-Statement of Work, Contract Manager will receive monthly acknowledgement of services from Facility Manager (Attachment B - Monthly Summary Report).

10% will be deducted from provider's invoice for site associated with non-compliance.

Rating definitions:

1- Good: Performance Acceptable 2- Fair: Performance Needs Improvement (if Contractor fails to correct deficiencies the following month, Contractor will receive a 3 - Poor rating and invoice deductions will apply pursuant to Attachment C - Performance Standards and Guarantees) 3- Poor: Below Standards/Non-compliant (invoice deductions apply pursuant to Attachment C - Performance Standards and Guarantees)

Facility Manager Contractor

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