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<br />City of Sunny Isles Beach | Invitation to Bid No. 17‐05‐01 56
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<br /> No deviation of soil height of more than 4” above or 2” below the top of curb or sidewalk.
<br /> No grass, vegetation, or debris may encroach onto a path.
<br /> No encroachment of vegetation more than 3” over mulch on trees and landscape beds.
<br /> Edging may be accomplished by mechanical (cutting or trimming by machine) and/or
<br />chemical control. The use of any chemicals must be subject to the approval of the Project
<br />Manager(s) in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.
<br /> The contractor is to ensure that proper attention is given where tree roots are in close
<br />proximity to curbs and sidewalks. Extreme care must be exercised to prevent damage to
<br />concrete during the edging process.
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<br />3.16 LINE TRIMMING
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<br />Turf must be line trimmed, using line trimming or other standard industry practices or sprayed in a
<br />manner that does not leave dead or dying grass in areas around trees, shrubs, buildings, fences,
<br />light poles, sign posts, fire hydrants, picnic tables, benches, parking lot bumper blocks, boulders, or
<br />other fixed obstacles. Line trimming must be performed concurrently (same day) as turf mowing.
<br />Trimming height must match surrounding area turf heights. Trimming around trees should be done
<br />to so as to leave a neat tree ring appearance. Trees or shrubs damaged as a result of line trimming
<br />must be replaced or repaired by the Contractor. If vegetation should die or become unhealthy due
<br />to line trimming damage, the Contractor will be responsible for replacing the damaged vegetation
<br />with the same species and size at no cost to the City.
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<br />Trimming must be done in such a way as to avoid damaging the trunk, bark, or roots of trees and
<br />shrubs, fence posts, poles, guardrails and other fixed objects. Contractor shall be responsible for
<br />repairing fixed objects including chipped paint due to line trimming. All cuttings must be removed
<br />after trimming.
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<br />3.17 CATCH BASINS
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<br />No fuels, oils, solvents, or similar materials are to be disposed of in any catch basins. The Contractor
<br />must closely adhere to Federal Environmental Protection Agency requirements, and is responsible for
<br />all non-compliance penalties.
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<br />3.18 BUS SHELTER & BENCH LOCATIONS
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<br />The Contractor shall provide a well maintained, safe, clean, and attractive bus shelter and bench
<br />locations at all times keeping all benches, trash receptacles, concrete pads, pavers, shelters and
<br />surrounding areas clean and free of all foreign debris, mineral deposits, graffiti, trash, litter, cigarette
<br />butts, newspapers, gum, food, cups, stickers, posters, stains, spills, spotting, weeds, overhanging
<br />trees, bees, insects, spider webs, etc. This includes cleaning the glass panels of all bus shelters so
<br />that it is clean and free from mineral deposits. All areas shall be patrolled and maintained 7 days a
<br />week, including all weekends and holidays. All trash receptacles shall be emptied on a daily basis,
<br />seven days a week including all weekends and holidays.
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