2020 BV Original Bid Forms 1 - Option B

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`/'Y OF SUN P'" The Contractor must perform an effective commercial fertilization program. Fertilizers must be approved in advance by the City's Project Manager(s) and must be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The actual type and amount of fertilizer applied must be based on results of soil test(s) and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Contractor shall perform a soil fertility test at least twice per year or before major fertilization as recommended below, at Contractor's expense. The soil samples shall be taken in a variety of locations, six (6) minimum (in rights-of-way) and 4 minimum at facilities to determine the need for soil/plant nutrients before applying fertilizer. The fertilization needs may be adjusted based on the results of the soil sampling and prior approval of the City. Soil test(s) must be conducted by a college or university with a specialty in land management or a commercial soil laboratory; such tests are the full responsibility of the Contractor at no additional cost to the City. In addition to the soil fertility tests, any sign of sickness or disease in trees, palms or shrubs shall be tested immediately, at the Contractor's cost. Contractor shall perform soil test, which results must be submitted to the City, and will become property of the City thereafter. Contractor must notify the Project Manager(s) one (1) week in advance of fertilizing so that the City's Project Manager(s) can make any necessary changes to City operations or activities. Contractor must maintain records of all fertilizer usage on a Contractor provided form. This form must be filled out as fertilizing operations are performed, and all entries must be available for inspection upon request from the City's Project Manager(s). Fertilizer must be delivered in the original, unopened containers bearing the manufacturer's chemical analysis, name, trade name, trademark, and indication of conformance to state and federal laws. In lieu of containers, fertilizer may be furnished in bulk if accompanied by a certificate indicating the above information with each delivery. Failure by the Contractor to provide adequate fertilizer and/or insecticide shall constitute a failure to properly maintain landscaping. Resulting foliage or landscaping damage occasioned by such failure, as determined by the City, shall be replaced immediately by the Contractor at no cost to the City. Special attention shall be given to control chinch bug infestation in a timely manner such that turf damage does not occur. Aerial spraying of trees, with the exception of Royal and Date Palms, is prohibited (unless otherwise directed by the City). Any spraying on top of palms must occur between the hours of 1:00 AM and 3:00 AM. Avoid spraying when residents are active. Fertilizer and insect/disease control materials shall be applied at the rates established by accepted horticultural standards, manufacturer's recommendations, by certified specialists, and as approved by City. Contractor shall provide a list of suppliers for the fertilizer / insect control materials including MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) for approval by the City. Review by the City's Project Manager(s) or Consultant shall not be deemed to be an approval that is contrary to any other applicable law or regulation. The Contractor shall apply additional fertilizer or soil amendments as needed to keep lawn and plants in a healthy, green, weed free and nutrient rich condition, at no additional charge. The following fertilization schedule outlines a minimum of applications. Changes in fertilization rates, methods and composition must be approved by the City's Project Manager(s) in writing. City of Sunny Isles Beach I ITB 20-08-01 Right -of -Ways and Facilities Landscape Maintenance Services