Scope_of_Work_–_for_all_Landscape_Maintenance_(1).pdf
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- Solicitation number
- RFP 26-015
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- Lee County, Fort Lauderdale City, Florida
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This is a Scope of Work document for the City of Fort Myers Parks Department outlining landscape maintenance services across all maintenance sites, including medians and rights-of-way throughout all six wards. The City seeks a qualified landscape maintenance contractor to provide monthly roadway landscape maintenance services. The contractor is responsible for 24 annual site visits on a schedule to be provided by the City. Contractor responsibilities include maintenance of traffic with proper signage and safety protocols, trash and debris removal, removal of offshoots and suckers from various tree species, palm tree trimming up to 16 feet in height, pruning and trimming of hedged shrubbery, hand-weeding of landscaped beds, and herbicide application to beds, sidewalks, curbs, and concrete median areas. The City Parks Department will retain in-house responsibility for tree and palm trimming exceeding 16 feet in height, peanut grass maintenance, fertilization, mulch installation, pesticide applications, weekly palm frond removal, removal of diseased or deceased plants, and horticultural damage repairs from vehicular incidents.
All work must be performed in compliance with City of Fort Myers landscape maintenance standards, OSHA safety requirements, and maintenance of traffic protocols for roadside work, as well as best environmental management practices for fertilizer, pesticide, and herbicide applications. The document does not specify pricing terms, set-asides, award dates, contract term length, or renewal options. No incumbent contractor information or funding source details are provided in this Scope of Work document.
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Scope of Work – for all Landscape Maintenance
1. Project Overview
This Scope of Work outlines the landscape maintenance services required along all the maintenance sites, including both medians and rights-of-way.
2. Work Performed by City Parks Department (In-House)
The following maintenance tasks will be handled internally by the Parks Department:
• Tree and Palm Trimming:
Includes Royal, Foxtail, Chinese Fan, MacArthur Palms, Crepe Myrtle, and other species.
Note: Only specimens exceeding 16 feet in height are included.
• Peanut Grass Maintenance:
Mowing, Hand-weeding, herbicide application, and fertilization.
• Fertilization:
Applied to palms, trees, and hedged shrubbery.
• Mulch Installation:
Applied to all landscaped beds as needed.
• Pesticide Applications:
Conducted as required to maintain plant health.
• Palm Frond Removal:
Performed on a weekly basis.
• Removal of Diseased/Deceased Plants:
Includes plant removal and replacement as necessary.
• Horticultural Damage Repairs:
Addressing damage due to vehicular incidents.
3. Contractor Responsibilities
Contracted landscape maintenance services include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Maintenance of Traffic (MOT):
Proper signage and safety protocols must be used during all work activities.
Scope of Work – for all Landscape Maintenance
• Trash Removal and Disposal:
Includes collection and disposal of trash, removal of fallen palm fronds, tree branches, and any other horticultural debris identified during landscape maintenance visits.
• Removal of Offshoots/Suckers:
Complete removal from Crepe Myrtles, Oak Trees, and Calypso Oleanders.
• Palm Tree Trimming:
Includes seed pod removal and trimming of palms up to 16 feet in height.
• Pruning and Trimming:
General pruning and trimming of hedged shrubbery with full debris cleanup.
• Hand-Weeding:
Manual removal of weeds from landscaped beds and spray preparation areas.
• Herbicide Application:
o Applied to landscaped beds using tracker sprayers, including individual beds as needed.
o Applied to sidewalks, curbs, and concrete median areas.
4. Service Frequency and Scheduling
• Routine Maintenance Visits:
Contractor shall provide 24 site visits annually for landscape maintenance.
• Maintenance Calendar:
A schedule outlining all 24 visits will be provided to the Contractor.
5. Quality and Safety Standards
All work shall be performed in compliance with:
• City of Fort Myers landscape maintenance standards.
• OSHA safety requirements and MOT protocols for roadside work.
• The best environmental management practices for fertilizer, pesticide, and herbicide use.
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