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<br />ITB 24-06-02 CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING SERVICES 45 <br /> <br />CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH <br />18070 Collins Ave. | Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 <br />305.792.1707 | sibfl.net | Purchasing@sibfl.net <br />Apply three applications per year in April, July, and October, or more as approved <br />by City Project Manager in the case of deficiencies. Flowering shrubs are to <br />receive applications of granular 8-10-10 SCU with micro-nutrients supplemented <br />with liquid 16-4-8 with micro-nutrients unless soil conditions or plant species <br />dictate differently. Non-flowering shrubs are to receive applications of granular <br />and liquid 16-4-8 with micro-nutrients. All Ixora species shall receive TRI-NITE (or <br />equivalent) w/minor elements fertilizer. Contractor is responsible to follow <br />manufacturer’s recommendations for fertilization rates and quantities. <br /> <br />3.7.4 SEASONAL COLOR <br /> <br />If applicable, apply one initial and one “mid-term” application of Nutricote total <br />seventy (70) day 13-3-13 fertilizer for each seasonal color planting. <br /> <br />Apply Snapshot pre-emergent herbicide to seasonal color planting bed at each <br />seasonal color change. <br /> <br />3.7.5 PALMS <br /> <br />Palms shall be fertilized four times per year in the months of January, April, July, <br />and October Fertilizer to be a liquid “Palm Special Fertilizer” 8-2-12 product, with <br />at least 50% of the nitrogen and potassium in the slow-release form, preferably <br />sulfur-coated. Fertilizer mix shall also contain micronutrients, specifically <br />magnesium (kieserite, at least 3%), manganese sulfate (at least 1%), chelated iron <br />(Trachelene, at least 1%), and trace amounts (less than 1%) of boron (boric acid), <br />copper sulfate, and zinc sulfate. For Medjool and Sylvester Date Palms, apply 6-7 <br />lbs. per application and for Canary Island Date Palms apply 8-9 lbs. per <br />application. Fertilizer to be applied in small piles scattered 12” to 48” out from <br />trunk. Contractor shall follow manufacturer’s recommendations for fertilization <br />rates and quantities for all other palms. <br />During the two summer applications (April and July) the 8-2-12 shall be mixed <br />with Sul-Po-Mag or K-Mag in a 1:1 ratio and applied together at the <br />recommended rates. <br />Apply Supplemental Sul-po-mag, K-Mag, manganese sulfate or other <br />micronutrients, as needed, to correct nutritional deficiencies. <br />Palms with reduced rooting space in small planters or beds, or those with <br />extensive ground cover beneath, shall have overall fertilizer rates proportionately <br />reduced by 1/3 to ½ and frequencies increased to 6 times per year (1 time each 2 <br />months) to prevent phytotoxicity. <br />Observation: It shall be the Contractor’s obligation to perform regular monthly <br />inspections of all palms and report to the City any site condition which may be <br />detrimental to the health and vitality of the palms. The base of palm trunks, <br />canopy and palm leaf spears must be observed. Further, the Contractor is <br />responsible to harvest and submit appropriate frond, spear leaf or root tissue