Scope of Work.docx

For locations:

124 Mallard St., Greenville, SC 29601 6 Tindal Ave., Greenville, SC 29605 715 Grove Rd, Greenville, SC 29605

Scope of Work

GRASS AREAS

1. Grass areas shall be mowed and edged once a week during growing season (April-September). Mowing height shall be appropriate for the type of grass at the facility. During dormant season (October-March) grass will be maintained as needed to provide a neat appearance.

2. Fertilize quarterly (late spring, early summer, late summer, and early fall) with a complete fertilizer, appropriate for variety of grass and soil condition, at ½ lb N/1000 sq. ft.

3. Weed kill regularly, maintaining a weed free grass stand.

4. Grass clippings shall be raked and/or bagged and removed from lawn areas by manual or appropriate means.

5. All plant beds, curbs, walkways, streets, plants and building area shall be neatly edged and trimmed. Maintain all shapes and configurations of plant beds. Provide a clean trench line between all grassed and mulched areas.

6. Edging around lawn perimeters, sidewalks, and bedded areas shall be done with each mowing weekly. Remove any thatch over ½ inch in depth from turf areas once annually in the fall.

SHRUBS, BEDS, TREES, BUSHES

1. Beds shall be maintained weed free, on a bi-weekly basis, using appropriate chemical and manual weeding as required.

2. Trees shall be trimmed and pruned as necessary to maintain a manicured appearance and appropriate clearance for property lighting, vehicles, exit and entrance to the facility and fertilized appropriately. Trees must be trimmed away from building 3ft and must not hang over building.

3. All other types of shrubbery shall be trimmed and pruned as necessary in accordance with the best horticultural practices to achieve the desired manicured look.

4. Shrubs shall be sprayed with dormant oil in late/early spring and general herbicide shall be applied to all shrubs and beds in May/June. Fungicides shall be applied as necessary.

5. Trees will be pruned to avoid conflict with vehicular or pedestrian traffic and will not be allowed to interfere with site lighting.

6. Shrubs and ornamental ground cover around the building will be kept pruned to no higher than the building windowsills with shrubs not touching building walls.

7. Trees, shrubs and ground cover must be kept off fire hydrants, signs, lighting, fences, sitting areas, walkways and driveways.

8. Contractor shall replace and refresh mulch at least twice per year to prevent shrub beds/courtyards overflow. To reduce the buildup of debris around the building, contractor will remove old bed cover to maintain a plain or grade not to exceed top of concrete sidewalk or curb.

9. Contractor shall supply and replenish mulch in shrub beds in March and September to include all courtyards.

10. Contractor shall provide proof of purchase/source of mulch. No recycled or landfill mulch, only landscape grade mulch will be accepted.

11. Litter and debris will be cleaned and removed from all landscape areas, parking areas, and ditches. All debris resulting from landscape maintenance operations is to be cleaned as work progresses. (ALL debris is to be disposed of by the contractor off site. debris includes: tree limbs, twigs, leaves, cigarettes, trash, etc). At no time will debris be left behind on premises following wok by contractor.

12. The contractor shall replace damaged/dead shrubs, bushes and trees. Trim away from windows, keep shaped, remove suckers, treat for pest disease and feed appropriately.

PLANTING AND FLOWER BEDS

1. Remove old bed cover to maintain a plain or grade not to exceed top of concrete sidewalk or curb to reduce the buildup of debris around the building.

2. Remove old mulch that has disintegrated and replace twice a year keeping all water flow open.

3. All weeds will be eradicated by chemical and/or manual treatment of the lawns and flower beds.

4. Plant flowers in courtyards and beds quarterly and seasonally; remove debris and trash.

APPEARANCE MEASURES

1. Remove parking lot debris, spray for weeds and edge perimeter. Ensure paving joints, weeds and grass is controlled with herbicide sprays and/or manual weeding bi-weekly.

2. Remove plant growth from all ground lighting zones.

3. Remove growing weeds and debris from fenced areas.

4. Maintain, feed and treat for pest and disease in all areas.

OTHER

1. Apply granular insect pesticide killer in all areas to provide reasonable control of disease and insect infestations to include fire ants and wasp/bee nests. Approved materials will be furnished by contractor.

2. Contractor must spot clean building gutters of all plant growth.

3. Contractor must furnish GGMHC point of contact a copy of the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals brought onto the premises.

4. Contractor must test sprinkler system twice a year, adjusting sprinkler heads as needed to properly irrigate required areas. Replace and repair faulty sprinkler heads as needed. Winterize irrigation system at the end of growing season.

5. Contractor shall be responsible to account for and maintain security, safe operation and storage of all tools and equipment while on site. It is the responsibility of the contractor to maintain his/her equipment in operating status and in compliance with OSHA standards.

6. Additional services not specified in this document will be paid for by a separate invoice and are not part of this solicitation.

7. Upon completion of the job, contractor or designee shall inform the appropriate contact person of GGMHC and have the invoice signed to indicate job is complete as to contract specifications.

Contractor shall submit invoices monthly. GGMHC will remit payment within 30 days of receipt of a correct invoice. Incorrect invoices shall be subject to correction and/or rejection by GGMHC. Invoices shall not exceed contract price. Any amount invoiced different from the contract shall have approved change order attached, signed by GGMHC Management.

8. Crew sizing will be the responsibility of the contractor. Scheduling is to be approved by Management.

9. Contractor will be responsible for all supervision and contract orientation for his or her maintenance crews. The contractor assumes liability for damage or loss resulting from the wrongful acts and/or negligence of his employees while they are on the premises.

10. The contractor will be responsible for informing his/her employees of the following:

a. Guns, knives, or other dangerous weapons will not be allowed on the premises.

b. Alcohol, drugs, vaping, and tobacco are prohibited on the premises. Any employee who reports to work showing any evidence of being impaired must not be permitted to remain on the premises by the contractor.

c. Employees shall not remove any articles or materials from the premises regardless of value.

d. Employees must observe laws concerning Patient Confidentiality.

11. The contractor and crew must behave professionally at all times on site (no flirting or heckling patients, staff and visitors). The contractor understands there shall be NO smoking/vaping in or around any units. There shall be no loud music from radios, boom boxes, etc. There will be no animals allowed on site. No alcohol or drugs are allowed on site.

12. The contractor must notify GGMHC Management or designated contact in the event that they are not able to adhere to the established schedule during any particular week to include inclement weather.

13. The state reserves the right to inspect contractor’s equipment to aid in determining contractors’ capability.

14. Damages to the building or vehicles or vehicles as a result of the performance of these services will be the responsibility of the contractor.