Santa_Fe_Reginal_Airport_Landscaping,_Maintenance,_and_Snow_Removal_(Addendum_#3_Revision).pdf

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FY26-ITB-037
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Santa Fe County, New Mexico

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This Invitation to Bid (ITB) document, issued by the City of Santa Fe's Central Purchasing Division, solicits comprehensive landscape maintenance and snow removal services for the Santa Fe Regional Airport. The scope of work encompasses year-round grounds maintenance including landscape and irrigation services, tree removal and stump grinding, pruning and vegetation management, FAA-approved chemical applications, and snow and ice control operations. The bidding timeline includes a pre-bid meeting on December 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the airport administration building, a written questions deadline of December 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., and a bid submission deadline of January 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Standard/Daylight Time through the OpenGov Procurement Portal. Bid opening will be conducted via Microsoft Teams on the same date and time. The resulting contract shall be awarded for ten years from the date of final approval signature with no renewal options specified.

Pricing shall be submitted on a unit or hourly basis for thirty line items covering labor categories (superintendent, foreman, experienced laborer, and laborer), landscape operations (mowing, pruning, tree removal at various diameter sizes, hydro seeding, grading, and excavation), irrigation services (spring start-up and winter shut-off), and snow and ice control (plowing, shovel/snow-blow operations, and deicing). The contractor must maintain fixed annual pricing with adjustments permitted no more than once per year through mutual amendment, provided increases do not exceed 10 percent and include documented substantiation of market changes. All bidders must obtain a New Mexico business license before award and comply with the City's living wage ordinances. Contractors are required to carry commercial general liability insurance with limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate, with the City named as additional insured. Personnel must pass background checks and comply with TSA and airport security regulations. Invoices shall be submitted monthly with payment due within thirty days of acceptance, subject to a 1.5 percent monthly late charge on unpaid balances after thirty days from written certification of acceptance.

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The City of Santa Fe (City), Central Purchasing Division (CPD)

INVITATION TO BID (ITB)

Santa Fe Reginal Airport Landscaping, Maintenance, and Snow Removal

ITB#: FY26-ITB-037

Table Of Contents

1. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

2. IMPORTANT BIDDING INFORMATION

3. STATEMENT OF WORK

4. SPECIFICATIONS

5. PRICE SCHEDULE

6. VENDOR QUESTIONNAIRE

Attachments:

A - Land map for SAF

1. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

A. Variation in Quantity: No variation in the quantity of any item called for by this order will be accepted unless such variation has been caused by conditions of loading, shipping, packing, or allowances in the manufacturing process, and then only to the extent, if any, specified in this order.

B. City Furnished Property: City furnished property shall be returned to the City upon request in the same condition as received, except for ordinary wear, tear, and modifications ordered hereunder.

C. Inspection: Final inspection and acceptance will be made at the destination. Tangible Personal Property

(goods) rejected at the destination for nonconformance with specifications shall be removed at the

Contractor's risk and expense, promptly after notice of rejection.

D. Commercial Warranty: The Contractor agrees that the supplies or services furnished under the resultant contract shall be covered by the most favorable commercial warranties offered by the

Contractor. The rights and remedies provided herein shall extend to the City and are in addition to and do not limit any rights afforded to the City by any other clause of this order. Contractor agrees not to disclaim warranties of fitness for a particular purpose of merchantability.

E. Taxes: Price shall not include New Mexico State Business Tax Identification Number (NMBTIN)

(formerly known as gross receipts tax) or local option tax. Such tax or taxes shall be added at time of invoicing at current rate and shown as a separate item to be paid by the Requesting Department.

F. Packing, Shipping, and Invoicing: The Contractor shall ship in accordance with the following instructions: Shipment shall be made only against specific orders which the Requesting Department may place with the Contractor during the term. Delivery shall be made as indicated by the Requesting

Department. If contractor is unable to meet stated delivery the Requesting Department must be notified.

Freight/shipping costs shall be prepaid by the vendor, added at time of invoicing, and shown as a separate line item to be paid by user. Using agency shall only pay exact courier costs, without a markup.

1. The City’s Purchase Order/Contract number and the Contractor's name, Requesting Department's name and location shall be shown on each packing and delivery ticket, package, bill of lading, and other correspondence in connection with the shipments. The Requesting Department’s count will be accepted by the Contractor as final and conclusive on all shipments not accompanied by packing tickets.

2. The Contractor's invoice shall be submitted duly certified and shall contain the following information: order number, description of supplies or services, quantities, unit price and extended totals. Separate invoices shall be rendered for each complete shipment.

3. Invoices must be submitted to the Requesting Department and NOT to CPD.

G. Non-Collusion: In signing this ITB and/or submitting electronically, the Contractor certifies they have not, either directly or indirectly, entered into action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the bid submitted to CPD.

H. Default: The City reserves the right to cancel all or any part of this order without cost to the City, if the

Contractor fails to meet the provisions of this order and, except as otherwise provided herein, to hold the

Contractor liable for any excess cost occasioned by the City due to the Contractor's default. The

Contractor shall not be liable for any excess costs if failure to perform the order arises out of causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor, such causes include but are not restricted to, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the City, State, or Federal Government, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, unusually severe weather and defaults of subcontractors due to any of the above, unless the City shall determine that the supplies or services to be furnished by the subcontractor were obtainable from other sources in sufficient time to permit the Contractor to meet the required delivery scheduled. The rights of the City provided in this paragraph shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights now being provided by law or under this order.

I. Nondiscrimination: Contractor doing business with the City must follow the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title VII of the Act (Rev. 1979) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public

Law 101-336).

J. Penalties: NMSA 1978, Sections 13-1-28 through 13-1-199, imposes civil and criminal penalties for its violation. In addition, the New Mexico criminal statutes impose felony penalties for bribes, gratuities, and kickbacks.

K. Payment Provisions: All payments under this Contract are subject to the following provisions.

1. Acceptance - In accordance with Section NMSA 1978, Section 13-1-158, the City shall determine if the product or services provided meet specifications. Until the products or services have been accepted in writing by the City, the City shall not pay for any products or services. Unless otherwise agreed upon between the City and the Contractor, within thirty (30) days from the date the City receives written notice from the Contractor that payment is requested for services or within thirty

(30) days from the receipt of products, the City shall issue a written certification (by letter or email) of complete or partial acceptance or rejection of the products or services. Unless the City gives notice of rejection within the specified time period, the products or services will be deemed to have been accepted.

2. Payment of Invoice - Upon acceptance that the products or services have been received and accepted, payment shall be tendered to the Contractor within thirty (30) days after the date of invoice. After the thirtieth day from the date that written certification of acceptance is issued, late payment charges shall be paid on the unpaid balance due on the contract to the Contractor at the rate of 1.5 % per month. Contractor may submit invoices for payment no more frequently than monthly.

Payment will be made to the Contractor's designated mailing address. Payment on each invoice shall be due within 30 days from the date of the acceptance of the invoice. The City agrees to pay in full the balance shown on each account’s statement, by the due date shown on said statement.

L. Items: All bid items are to be NEW and of most current production, unless otherwise specified.

M. Workers' Compensation: The Contractor agrees to comply with State laws and rules pertaining to

Workers' Compensation benefits for their employees. If the Contractor fails to comply with Workers'

Compensation Act and applicable rules when required to do so, this Contract may be terminated by the

City.

N. Contractor Personnel: Personnel proposed in the Contractor’s written bid to the Requesting

Department are considered material to any work performed under this Contract. Once a Purchase Order or contract has been executed, no changes of personnel will be made by the Contractor without prior written consent of the Requesting Department. Replacement of any Contractor personnel, if approved, shall be with personnel of equal ability, experience, and qualifications. The Contractor will be responsible for any expenses incurred in familiarizing the replacement personnel to insure their being productive to the project immediately upon receiving assignments. Approval of replacement personnel shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Requesting Department shall retain the right to request the removal of any of the Contractor’s personnel at any time.

O. Records and Audit: The Contractor shall maintain detailed time and expenditure records that indicate the date, time, nature, and cost of services rendered during this Contract’s term and effect and retain them for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Contract. The records shall be subject to inspection by the Requesting Department and the City. The Requesting Department shall have the right to audit billings, both before and after payment. Payment for services under this Contract shall not foreclose the right of the Requesting Department to recover excessive or illegal payments.

P. Subcontracts: The foregoing requirements for Contractor Personnel, Subcontracting, and Audit shall be inserted into all subcontracts from the prime contractor to the subcontractor.

2. IMPORTANT BIDDING INFORMATION

2.1. ITB Access and Bid Submission

Solicitation packets are available in the OpenGov Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santafenm.

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santafenm

(On the Project page, use the “Search” bar to find the ITB. Anyone may view the ITB without logging in, however, you must be a registered vendor and logged in, to “Create Bid.”)

It is the Bidder's responsibility to ensure all documents are completely uploaded and submitted electronically via the OpenGov Procurement Portal by the Bid due date and time. Such submissions will be considered sealed. Bidders must ensure their bids are correct, accurate, and correspond with any amendments before submission. Complete and submit all required documents, including specifications, supporting materials, certificates, pricing, etc., through OpenGov as per instructions to form a complete, responsive bid (NMSA

1978, Sections 13-1-82 through 13-1-84 and 13-1-133).

Email: procurement-support@opengov.com if you’re having difficulty on the website.

• Procurement amendments are processed through OpenGov. If amendments (addenda) are processed, o before bids are submitted, ensure bids reflect the amendments;

o after bids are submitted, bidders must update the bid by clicking “modify” and updating the associated area(s)* to ensure bid reflects the amendment.

▪ *Bidders must replace the previously submitted documents if the amendment affects uploaded documents.

• Bidders must ensure adequate time is allowed for large uploads and to fully complete bid submittal by the deadline. Bids that are not both: (1) fully complete; and (2) received, by the deadline, will be deemed late. Further, bids that are not received by the deadline because the response was captured, blocked, filtered, quarantined, or otherwise prevented from reaching the proper destination server by any anti-virus or other security software will be deemed late.

LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. OpenGov will not allow late submissions. The OpenGov system will be the official time for responses to be submitted.

Individuals that require accommodation may contact the Chief Procurement Officer )CPO) or designee at least five (5) working days prior to the scheduled Bid Opening.

Kathy Sanchez, Procurement Officer City of Santa Fe kssanchez@santafenm.gov

Any inquiries or requests regarding this procurement should be submitted, in writing, to the OpenGov

Procurement Portal: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santafenm/projects/196881

Bidders may contact ONLY the Department Contact and the Central Procurement Division (CPD) regarding this procurement and its terminology via the OpenGov Procurement Portal. Answers and information provided by any other city employees shall not be considered official.

Protests must be submitted in writing to the City of Santa Fe's CPO, who is the sole authority for protest review and determination per NMSA 1978, Section 13-1-172 and the Procurement Manual Section Y.

Only timely, written protests delivered directly to the CPO will be considered properly submitted.

Bidders shall promptly notify CPD – purchasing_ITB@santafenm.gov of any ambiguity, inconsistency, or error which they may discover upon examination of this ITB. Any response made by the City will be provided https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santafenm/projects/196881 mailto:procurement-support@opengov.com https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santafenm/projects/196881 mailto:purchasing_ITB@santafenm.gov in writing to all potential bidders by way of addenda or Questions and Answers, verbal responses shall not be considered official.

2.2. Business License/Vendor Self Service

Vendors must obtain a business license before being awarded. https://santafenm.gov/land-use/doing-business-with-the-city

Awarded Vendor(s) will be required to register and maintain their profile at a https://cityofsantafenmvendors.munisselfservice.com/Vendors/VBids/SearchResults.aspx.

2.3. Bid Opening

Bid opening will be conducted via Microsoft Teams as follows:

Date: Friday, January 30, 2026

Time: 2:00 pm Mountain S/D Time (US and Canada)

Web Address: Link to Microsoft Teams Bid Opening

2.4. Rejection of Bids

The CPO or designee shall have the right to reject any or all bids, and to reject a bid not accompanied by the data required by this ITB, or a bid which is in any way incomplete or irregular.

2.5. Brand Name or Equal, NMSA 1978, Section 13-1-34

Where a brand name or equal is indicated, it is for the purpose of describing the standard of quality, performance, and characteristics desired and is not intended to restrict competition.

If bidding “equivalent” bidders must be prepared to furnish “complete data” upon request, preferably with bid, to avoid delay in award.

2.6. Brand Name Specifications, NMSA 1978, Section 13-1-33

May be authorized ONLY if required to match existing equipment and is determined by the CPO, to be in the best interest of the City.

2.7. Prohibit Bidding

If any Bidder is of the opinion that the specifications as written preclude them from submitting a bid on this

ITB, it is requested that his opinion be made known to the CPO or designee, in writing, at least seven (7) days prior to the bid opening date.

2.8. Responsible Bidder

Bidders must, upon request of the CPO or designee, provide information and data to prove that the financial resources, production of service facilities, service reputation and experience are adequate to make satisfactory delivery of the materials and/or services. During the course of the contract, the CPO, designee, and Department

Contact reserves the right to require a Bidder to furnish a Performance Bond prior to award, where the Bidder is unable to furnish the required information or data, or for other reasons which would ensure and insure proper performance by the Bidder.

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2.9. Bid Tabulations

If applicable, bid tabs will be posted to the OpenGov Procurement Portal after the Bid Opening Date.

Bid prices entered directly into PRICE SCHEDULE on the items page must be accurate.

AWARDS:

F.O.B. Destination requires delivery to the department location before ownership transfers. Any exception may deem bid non-responsive.

Business License: Vendors must obtain a business license before being awarded. Visit linked website for instructions. Upon registration completion and licensing, vendors are eligible for City projects, services, and goods.

https://santafenm.gov/land-use/doing-business-with-the-city

2.10. Bid Modifications

Bids may be modified directly in OpenGov. Modifications must occur before the scheduled bid opening for consideration; no bid modifications allowed post-opening. Bidders reporting mistakes may withdraw bids prior to the award at CPO's discretion

2.11. Awards

Lowest bidder is determined by evaluating cost per specifications and terms. The City reserves the right to award entire bid, groups, individual items, or combinations for best interest of the city.

CPO may waive irregularities and recommend award serving City's best interest.

2.12. Freight on Board (FOB) Destination

Requires the delivery to the department location before ownership transfers. Any exception may deem bid non-responsive.

2.13. Living Wage

Compliance with the City of Santa Fe and Santa Fe County’s Minimum Wage Rate Ordinances (Living Wage

Ordinances). The vendor must comply with the current living wage rate and requirements posted on this page https://santafenm.gov/economic-development/business-resources/living-wage-information.

3. STATEMENT OF WORK

3.1. Schedule of Events

Issue ITB: November 25, 2025 https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santafenm/projects/196881/document?section=1834667 https://santafenm.gov/land-use/doing-business-with-the-city https://santafenm.gov/economic-development/business-resources/living-wage-information

Pre-Bid Meeting (Non-Mandatory): December 15, 2025, 10:00am

Santa Fe regional Airport-121 Aviation

Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87507- Administration

Building

Deadline for Written Questions: December 22, 2025, 5:00pm

Bids Due Date: January 30, 2026, 2:00pm https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YWFjZmRiZDYtYzlk

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3.2. Orders

Under the terms and conditions of this ITB and subsequent contract, the City may issue orders for items described herein. The terms and conditions shall form a part of each order issued hereunder.

The items to be ordered shall be as listed in the Price Schedule. All orders issued hereunder will bear both an order number and the Purchase Order Number.

Only written signed Purchase Orders are valid.

Items and/or services furnished hereunder shall conform to the requirements of specifications and/or drawings applicable to items listed under the Price Schedule. Orders issued against this schedule will show the applicable item(s), number(s), and price(s); however, they may not describe the item(s) fully.

3.3. Term

The term of the subsequent contract shall be awarded for ten (10) years from the date of final approval signature. This Contract shall not exceed ten (10) years.

3.4. Price Adjustments

The awarded vendor shall maintain fixed pricing for each year of this contract. Pricing may be adjusted no more than once annually through a mutually agreed upon amendment to the contract. The vendor must submit all pricing increase requests in writing to the designated department contact, providing substantiating evidence that the request is based on demonstrable market changes impacting the cost of products. The request must itemize all proposed increases by line item and include supporting documentation deemed acceptable by the City (such as a letter from a manufacturer indicating price increases, etc.). The City's decision on acceptable documentation in this context shall be final and binding upon all parties to the contract. Requested price increases exceeding 10% will not be accepted, subject to industry standards. No price increase shall result in a higher profit margin. Pricing changes will apply to amendments entered on or after the effective date of the https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YWFjZmRiZDYtYzlkOC00ZDA4LWJkMzMtY2Y5MmFlNWY5ZGIw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2277b69f5a-55ed-4363-8616-4867b0bc707f%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%221a05b75d-789e-4d46-849e-c34d09c04400%22%7d https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YWFjZmRiZDYtYzlkOC00ZDA4LWJkMzMtY2Y5MmFlNWY5ZGIw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2277b69f5a-55ed-4363-8616-4867b0bc707f%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%221a05b75d-789e-4d46-849e-c34d09c04400%22%7d https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YWFjZmRiZDYtYzlkOC00ZDA4LWJkMzMtY2Y5MmFlNWY5ZGIw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2277b69f5a-55ed-4363-8616-4867b0bc707f%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%221a05b75d-789e-4d46-849e-c34d09c04400%22%7d https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YWFjZmRiZDYtYzlkOC00ZDA4LWJkMzMtY2Y5MmFlNWY5ZGIw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2277b69f5a-55ed-4363-8616-4867b0bc707f%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%221a05b75d-789e-4d46-849e-c34d09c04400%22%7d https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YWFjZmRiZDYtYzlkOC00ZDA4LWJkMzMtY2Y5MmFlNWY5ZGIw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2277b69f5a-55ed-4363-8616-4867b0bc707f%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%221a05b75d-789e-4d46-849e-c34d09c04400%22%7d https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YWFjZmRiZDYtYzlkOC00ZDA4LWJkMzMtY2Y5MmFlNWY5ZGIw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2277b69f5a-55ed-4363-8616-4867b0bc707f%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%221a05b75d-789e-4d46-849e-c34d09c04400%22%7d https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YWFjZmRiZDYtYzlkOC00ZDA4LWJkMzMtY2Y5MmFlNWY5ZGIw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2277b69f5a-55ed-4363-8616-4867b0bc707f%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%221a05b75d-789e-4d46-849e-c34d09c04400%22%7d https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YWFjZmRiZDYtYzlkOC00ZDA4LWJkMzMtY2Y5MmFlNWY5ZGIw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2277b69f5a-55ed-4363-8616-4867b0bc707f%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%221a05b75d-789e-4d46-849e-c34d09c04400%22%7d price change. If the vendor's prices are reduced for any reason, the City shall receive the benefit of such reductions immediately. Price increases will not be retroactive to orders already in house or backorders. Orders will be filled at the price in effect on the date of receipt of the order by the vendor.

To facilitate prompt consideration, all requests for price increases must include the following information:

Contract Item Number Current Item Price Proposed New Price Percentage of Increase Mill/Supplier Notification of price increase indicating percentage of increase and including the reason for the increase.

3.5. Insurance Requirements

The Awarded Contractor shall procure and maintain at the Awarded Vendor’s own expense, insurance of the kinds and in amounts herein required. This insurance shall be provided by insurance companies authorized to do business in the State of New Mexico and shall cover all operations under the Contract, whether performed by the Awarded Vendor, the Awarded Vendor's agents, or employees, or by subcontractors. All insurance provided shall remain in full force and effect for the entire period of the work, up to and including final acceptance, and the removal of all equipment, employees, agents, and subcontractors therefrom.

3.6. Conditions

The conditions and specifications set out in this ITB are inseparable and indivisible. Any Bidder, by submitting a bid, agrees to be bound by all such conditions and/or specifications. All conditions and specifications in the

ITB, and all other documents required to be submitted, shall be submitted by the Bidder in their bid package.

Failure to do so or any attempt to vary or change the conditions or specifications of the ITB shall, at the discretion of the City, constitute grounds for rejection of the entire bid.

3.7. Total Compensation

The prices quoted herein represent the total compensation to be paid by the City for goods and/or services provided. It is understood that the Bidder providing said goods and/or services to the City is responsible for payment of all costs of labor, equipment, tools, materials, federal taxes, permits, licenses, fees, travel/lodging and any other items necessary to complete the work provided. The prices quoted in this Bid include an amount sufficient to cover such costs. When bidding, enter the amounts for the respective bid item unit prices to a maximum of three (3) decimal places.

The Awarded Contractor shall be considered an independent entity and not an employee of the City. The

Department shall provide directions regarding the time and place of performance and compliance with rules and regulations required by the Contract.

All interested Bidders, at a minimum, must be able to provide the products and/or services identified within the scope of work of this ITB.

IMPORTANT: NO ADDITIONAL TERMS AND/OR CONDITIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

4. SPECIFICATIONS

4.1. Specifications

General Requirements shall meet the following:

This Scope of Work outlines year-round grounds maintenance services for The Santa Fe Regional Airport. The objective is to ensure that all landscaped and exterior areas of the airport are safe, attractive, well-maintained, and do not interfere with airport operations or security.

• The Contractor must be properly licensed, insured, and experienced in working on secure and regulated sites such as airports. Must provide verification upon request.

• The Contractor’s personnel must pass background checks and comply with TSA and airport security regulations where required.

• All work will be conducted with minimal disruption to airport operations, passengers, and staff.

• Work zones must be properly secured, with warning signage and coordination with airport operations or facilities departments.

Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance shall at a minimum meet the following criteria:

• Remove low-hanging or dead branches that obstruct visibility, signage, or pose hazards to vehicles or pedestrians.

• Inspect and test all irrigation zones monthly during the operating season.

• Perform basic repairs (e.g., head adjustments, minor leaks).

• Coordinate major repairs with airport facilities personnel.

• Collect and dispose of all plant litter, trash, or debris on each site visit.

• Remove approved trees using equipment and personnel experienced in working near sensitive infrastructure.

• Grind stumps 6–12 inches below grade unless otherwise directed.

• Backfill and restore disturbed areas with soil and seed or mulch.

• Provide 24/7 emergency response service for fallen or storm-damaged trees.

• Must respond within 4 hours of notification from airport staff.

• Trim shrubs and ornamental grasses to maintain shape and safety clearance.

• Maintain beds free of litter, weeds, and encroachments.

• Apply herbicides and insecticides in accordance with FAA-approved materials lists and environmental guidelines.

• Prevent invasive vegetation near airside fencing, signage, and utilities.

• All sidewalks shall be blown off and cleared of all debris.

• Excavation and removal of material in and around buildings, roads and parking areas.

• Erosion control - when needed around buildings and in the airfield.

• Storm water management.

• Fine grading - all roads and parking areas not paved within the airport boundaries.

Snow and Ice Control shall at a minimum meet the following criteria:

• Monitor weather forecasts and initiate pre-treatment with salt/brine for incoming winter weather.

• Plow and clear landside areas including parking lots, roadways, walkways, loading zones, employee access routes, and administrative building entries.

• Avoid snow discharge near stormwater inlets, fire hydrants, ADA ramps, or security gates.

• Shovel or snow-blow all pedestrian areas to bare pavement condition.

• Apply deicer to prevent refreezing.

• Use airport-approved, non-corrosive deicing products for sensitive areas.

• Do not use rock salt or chloride-based materials on concrete less than one year old or near sensitive infrastructure.

Performance standards shall meet the following criteria:

• Landscaped areas must appear healthy, weed-free, and professionally maintained.

• Snow and ice removal shall be on an On-Call Basis Per Airport Direction.

• No disruption to airport operations is permitted without prior coordination.

Scheduling and Frequency:

• Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance shall be conducted on an On-Call basis per the Airport's needs.

• Snow and Ice Control shall be conducted on an On-Call basis per the Airport's needs.

5. PRICE SCHEDULE

LANDSCAPING

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

1 Brush Removal 1 Hourly

2 Line Trimming 1 Hourly

3 Pruning Herbaceous Plants 1 Hourly

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

4 Pruning Woody Plants 1 Hourly

5 Mowing 1 Hourly

6 Weed Eating 1 Hourly

8 Stump Grinding 1 Hourly

9 Tree Chipping 1 Hourly

10 Fertilization 1 Pound

11 Pre-Emergent Weed Control 1 Pound

12 Post-Emergent Weed Control 1 Pound

13 Tree Removal 1" - 3" 1 Each

14 Tree Removal, 4" - 7" 1 Each

15 Tree Removal 10" - 12" 1 Each

16 Hydro Seeding 1 Square Yard

17 Grading 1 Hourly

18 Back Filling 1 Hourly

19 Excavation and Removal 1 Hourly

20 Erosion Control 1 Hourly

21 Superintendent 1 Hourly

22 Superintendent Emergency/After

Hours 1 Hourly

23 Foreman 1 Hourly

24 Foreman Emergency/After Hours 1 Hourly

25 Experienced Laborer 1 Hourly

Measure Unit Cost Total

26 Experienced Laborer Emergency/After

Hours 1 Hourly

27 Laborer 1 Hourly

28 Laborer Emergency/After Hours 1 Hourly

29 Irrigation Spring Start-Up 1 Hourly

30 Irrigation Winter Shut-Off 1 Hourly

TOTAL

SNOW AND ICE CONTROL

Measure Unit Cost Total

31 Snow Plow (On Truck) 1 Hourly

32 Snow Plow (On ATV/UTV) 1 Hourly

33 Shovel/snow blow pedestrian areas 1 Hourly

34 Ice Control - New Deal Deicer 1 Square Yard

35 Snow hauling off-site 1 Each

TOTAL

6. VENDOR QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Financial Interest*

All Bidders must notify the CPO or designee if any employee(s) of the requesting Department or CPD have a financial interest in the Bidder.

☐ Yes

☐ No

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When equals "Yes"

1.1. Specify by name*

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2. NM Gross Receipts Tax # (NMBTIN)*

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3. Payment Terms*

Typically, Net 30.

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4. Contractor's Delivery*

(May be considered in the award)

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