Attachment D - Performance Standards.pdf

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RFP DMS-2526-098 Lawn Care Services
Solicitation number
RFP-16572
Issued by
Leon County, Florida

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This is a Performance Standards document for the State of Florida, Department of Management Services (DMS), Division of Real Estate Development and Management, establishing performance expectations for lawn care services across multiple facilities in three regions: Pensacola, Tallahassee, and Tampa. The document outlines specific service requirements and quality standards that contractors must meet throughout the contract term. The performance standards address key operational aspects including mowing frequency, turf quality maintenance, weed control, landscape bed maintenance, debris removal, and equipment standards. Contractors are required to perform services on a routine schedule with specified intervals between service visits, maintain turf at designated heights, and ensure all facilities maintain a professional appearance consistent with state standards. The standards establish measurable benchmarks for contractor performance and define conditions under which work is deemed acceptable or unacceptable.

The performance standards document includes detailed specifications for seasonal variations in service requirements, reflecting Florida's climate and growing conditions throughout the year. Contractors must comply with all applicable environmental regulations and maintain appropriate equipment in working condition. The document establishes a framework for quality assurance and inspection procedures, enabling DMS to verify contractor compliance with stated performance metrics. Performance failures or non-compliance issues are addressed through corrective action procedures, with provisions for remedies or contract adjustments. These standards apply uniformly across all awarded contractors regardless of region, ensuring consistent service quality at all state facilities under this contract.

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Attachment D - Performance Standards and Guarantees

DMS-25/26-098

Lawn Care Services

Deliverable Guarantee1 Measurement2 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: Trimming and Edging 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 2.7 of Attachment A, Statement of Work, or as otherwise indicated.

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 2.4.2

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.

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.

Mulching Sections 2.5: Mulch in planting beds must be maintained at a minimum depth of three inches during all seasons of the year.

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.

Mulching Sections 2.5.3: If approved by the Contract

Manager and the Facilities Manager, the

Contractor will mulch shrub beds and tree wells a minimum of twice a year during the months of April and October in accordance with 2.5.3.

Contract Manager will receive semi-annual 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 Sections 2.6: The Contractor shall immediately report via e-mail any irrigation system damage, leaks, or malfunctions to the DMS Facilities Manager and the Irrigation Contractor and provide information on the Monthly Summary Report. Any sprinkler heads must be replaced by the Contractor when damaged.

Contract Manager will receive monthly acknowledgement of services from Facility Manager (Attachment B

- Monthly Summary Report).

5% will be deducted from Contractor's invoice for site associated with non-compliance.

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.

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