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WEED REMOVAL (in addition to specifications) We will provide weed removal on a per cut basis. The City should understand the need to increase or decrease these frequencies due to climatic factors as determined by new weed growth. 1) Weeds are to be completely removed from all turf, shrub, ground cover, flowerbed, tree ring, and paver block areas during the contract period. Entire area under contract shall remain weed -free at all times using manual or chemical methods. 2) Weeds are to be completely eliminated from all paver block areas, dyed /decorative concrete walks, concrete seating areas, walls, valve boxes, sign posts, irrigation equipment, catch basins, curbs, gutters, cement bull noses, edges of asphalt and roadway, etc. 3) Any hardscape element shall be immediately repaired or replaced by the Contractor if it is damaged or stained as a result of this service. Damage to other plant material shall be immediately repaired /replaced by the Contractor. 4) There shall be no run -off of chemicals into adjacent roadways, lake, dry ponds, gutters, planting areas or other hard surfaces. 5) We will submit all M.S.D.S. on products to be used for weed eradication 48 hours in advance. 6) Weeds may be eliminated by applying a fast acting herbicide in a granular or liquid form or by applying a pre /post emergent. There shall be no evidence of dead weeds. 7) Contractor shall supply all chemicals as part of the contract at no additional cost. Contractor shall use a one -day weed elimination product for highly visible areas. GENERAL USE OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (in addition to specifications) 1) All work involving the use of chemicals and fertilizers shall be in compliance with all Federal, State and local laws. 2) Florida Turf and Landscape will provide M.S.D.S. to the City Contract Administrator for all proposed chemicals and fertilizers with commercial name, application rates and type of usage 48 hours prior to use. 3) Florida Turf and Landscape will notify City of day, time and method of application 48 hours prior to application. Signage shall be applied 24 hours prior to application in the immediate area om application. Signage to remain in place as dictated by the product label. 4) Applicator shall follow all label instructions and precautions and calibrate the spreader or sprayer to the correct rate of application per 1,000 sq ft. 5) Upon completion, the contractor shall record all pertinent information (Records will be kept and retained as prescribed by law for the use of fertilizers and chemicals, of all operations stating dates, times, methods FLORIDA TURF AND LANDSCAPE RFP 12 -05 -01 Page 17 of 26