2020 BV Original Bid Forms 1 - Option B

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`y�y OF SUS'= P'N Palms shall be fertilized four times per year in the months of February, May, August, and November. Fertilizer to be a granular "Palm Special" 8-2-12 product, with at least 50% of the nitrogen and potassium in the slow-release form, preferably sulfur -coated. Fertilizer mix shall also contain micronutrients, specifically magnesium (kieserite, at least 3%), manganese sulfate (at least 1%), chelated iron (Trachelene, at least 1%), and trace amounts (less than 1%) of boron (boric acid), copper sulfate, and zinc sulfate. For Medjool and Sylvester Date Palms, apply 6-7 lbs. per application and for Canary Island Date Palms apply 8-9 lbs. per application. Fertilizer to be applied in small piles scattered 12" to 48" out from trunk. Contractor shall follow manufacturer's recommendations for fertilization rates and quantities for all other palms. During the two summer applications (May and August) the 8-2-12 shall be mixed with Sul -Po -Mag or K -Mag in a 1:1 ratio and applied together at the recommended rates. Apply Supplemental Sul-po-mag, K -Mag, manganese sulfate or other micronutrients, as needed, to correct nutritional deficiencies. Palms with reduced rooting space in small planters or beds, or those with extensive ground cover beneath, shall have overall fertilizer rates proportionately reduced by 1/3 to 1/2 and frequencies increased to 6 times per year (1 time each 2 months) to prevent phytotoxicity. Observation: It shall be the Contractor's obligation to perform regular monthly inspections of all palms and report to the City any site condition which may be detrimental to the health and vitality of the palms. The base of palm trunks, canopy and palm leaf spears must be observed. Further, the Contractor is responsible to harvest and submit appropriate frond, spear leaf or root tissue samples from palms demonstrating unusual characteristics to an approved lab for disease analysis report and forward results and recommendations to the City. Palms that show signs of distress shall be immediately top drenched, if necessary. Insect and disease activity will be treated on an as -needed basis upon inspection. Required service calls and treatment between scheduled maintenance shall be at Contractor's expense. These reports are to be written and should be received by the City no later than ten days after each inspection. It is required that the Citv be notified in advance of planned activities in order to allow them to witness and record the applications. 1.8.6 INSECT AND DISEASE ACTIVITY The Contractor shall control or eradicate infestations by chewing or sucking insects, leaf miners, fire ants, whitefly and other pests and disease by spraying affected grasses or plants with chemical sprays and combinations of sprays suitable for that particular pest when the infestation or infection becomes evident City of Sunny Isles Beach I ITB 20-08-01 Right -of -Ways and Facilities Landscape Maintenance Services