2020 BV Original Bid Forms 1 - Option B

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�4Y Of SUN Pt' local codes. The Contractor shall be selective in herbicide application procedures to control invasive plant species and assure survivability of mangroves and native species. Invasive species are defined as plants included on the FDEP's List of Prohibited Aquatic Plants, the Exotic Pest Plant Council's List of Florida's Most Invasive Species (latest edition). Herbicide application will be performed by a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) licensed commercial applicator certified in Aquatic Pest Control application and Right of Way. All herbicide applications must be supervised by a certified herbicide applicator. Any herbicide solution shall comply with all applicable regulations in accordance with FDEP and Miami -Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (DRER) and the manufacturer's label at all times. Obtain agency authorization before using herbicides in a mangrove area. Due to the sensitivity of these areas, a Professional Mangrove Trimmer (PMT) or ISA Certified Arborist shall be on site to monitor the maintenance in these areas. Contractor is responsible for avoiding adverse impacts to mangrove root systems and seagrass. The removal of invasive non-native plant material shall not defoliate, remove or destroy mangroves. Contractor is responsible for maintenance and safe operation of all necessary equipment at all times. 1.11 TREE & PALM MAINTENANCE All pruning shall be in accordance with the American National Standards Institute ANSI A-300 standards and practices. Tree maintenance must be under the direct supervision of an ISA certified -arborist. A tree maintenance schedule developed by an ISA certified arborist shall be provided to the City in writing within (14) days after award of contract as part of the Maintenance and Service Plan. An ISA certified arborist shall be available for tree health inspections and tree maintenance recommendations when requested by the City. All work shall be performed by workers trained in accordance with ANSI Z133.1 safety regulations as required by OSHA. Maintain integrity of original design when trimming. Cuts shall be made with sharp and proper tools. On trees or palms known to be diseased, disinfect tools after each cut and between trees. Prune only at the time of season proper for the variety. Pruning of trees and palms shall only take place after notifying the City. All tree, palm and shrub pruning is included in this Contract. The Contractor shall maintain integrity of original design when trimming and shall not box plants whose habits of growth do not lend themselves to this type of trimming. The Contractor shall not use a machete for trimming and no plant material shall be trimmed using weed eaters. The contractor shall haul away all trimming debris from site, and properly dispose of at Contractor's expense. 1.11.1 TREES Prune, thin, and trim all trees once per year, to keep the trees healthy, to maintain the natural character of the variety, to control shape and to prevent crowding. Pruning shall consist of the removal of dead, broken, fungus infected, superfluous and intertwining branches, vines, and the removal of dead or decaying stumps and other undesirable growth. Selectively prune all mature trees over 20' height and adjacent to walks and vehicular areas to a minimum of 12' of clear trunk, and maintain minimum of 8' clear trunk for all other trees in accordance with Tree Care Industry Association and Miami -Dade County standards and practices. Remove sprouts or stems to maintain single trunk on City of Sunny Isles Beach I ITB 20-08-01 Right -of -Ways and Facilities Landscape Maintenance Services