Lawn Care Specifications PA STATE POLICE TROOP P TUNKHANNOCK STATION JULY 2021.doc

SERVICE/BID CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS

LAWN MAINTENANCE

TROOP P, TUNKHANNOCK STATION

Contract is estimated to begin:

07/01/21 to 10/31/21 and resume 04/01/22 to 06/30/22 (*FY 2021)

07/01/22 to 10/31/22 and resume 04/01/23 to 06/30/23 (*FY 2022)

07/01/23 to 10/31/23 and resume 04/01/24 to 06/30/24 (*FY 2023)

07/01/24 to 10/31/24 and resume 04/01/25 to 06/30/25 (*FY 2024)

07/01/25 to 10/31/25 and resume 04/01/26 to 06/30/26 (*FY 2025)

Vendor must sign in before beginning and after cutting of grass.

**PLEASE NOTE THE PARTICULAR DATES**

Cut, trim, and maintain the grass area: FOUR (4) CUTTINGS PER MONTH**

To be performed once per week on a day agreed upon between vendor and Station Commander. Any additional cutting above or beyond 4 cuttings must be approved in advance by the Station Commander.

Mowing to include -

· All areas of Station including any type of impound lots and/or range areas. Trimming of grass around all walkways, parking lots, buildings, Department Signs

· What is included and expected for this specific service, should be clearly communicated with the PSP, Station Commander at the time of your site visit.

Weed Control to be performed **once per month** during the cutting season.

This could include spraying weed killer, weed whacking, and pulling weeds.

· Weed control in and around all landscaping to include any rock/flower beds & signs

· Weed control around and inside any parking lot areas

· What is included and expected for this specific service, should be clearly communicated with the PSP, Station Commander at the time of your site visit.

Vendor must supply all necessary equipment to perform these services and remove all clippings, trimmings, and lawn type debris from the premises.

Special attention should be taken to be sure; cut/blown grass does not get on State Police or personal vehicles.

**Special Note: Cuttings and weed control service may be designated by the Station Commander to be less than or more than stated above, dependent upon weather conditions, such as drought, that may affect grass growth.

This contract does NOT include additional Landscaping or trimming of bushes/trees. Additional landscaping must be requested on an Agency Requisition form and approved by the Station Commander and The Bureau of Staff Services before any additional work is done.

VENDOR MUST VISIT THE SITE AND TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION ALL CONDITIONS PREVAILING THAT WOULD AFFECT THE BID PRICE – BEFORE BIDDING.

COMMONWEALTH WILL PAY FOR ONLY THOSE SERVICES ACTUALLY RENDERED. COMMONWEALTH HAS NO OBLIGATION TO HAVE CONTRACTOR PERFORM ANY WORK OR ANY MINIMUM AMOUNT UNDER THIS CONTRACT.

FAILURE TO COMPLETE ALL DOCUMENTS MAY BE CAUSE FOR BID REJECTION.

COMPENSATION INSURANCE SHALL BE CARRIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE WORKMAN’S COMPENSATION LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA.