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Addendum No. 2
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
CITY RFP NO. 10 -11 -01
To All Bidders:
Bidders for the above - referenced project shall take note of the following changes,
additions, deletions, clarifications, etc. to the Plans and Specifications, which in
accordance with the Contract Documents shall become a part of and have precedence
over anything shown or described otherwise.
11 -revised Section 3 of the RrP Specifications.
END OF SECTION
Section 3
Scope of Services / Technical Specifications
3.1 Scoae of Services
The City of Sunny Isles Beach (the "City ") intends to secure the services of a qualified landscape
contractor for landscape maintenance. It is the intent of this proposal document that all work shall result in
compliance with the specifications documents and all regulatory requirements applicable to such project.
The Work covered by the Specifications, Plans and other Contract Documents, shall be landscaping
services, including landscape, irrigation, and public right -of -way maintenance, including sidewalks, street
furniture, and facility maintenance as described in the Contract Documents.
3.2 A. PLANTINGS & APPLICATIONS
Al. — A115. This proposal item is to include removal and proper disposal of existing plants, and then
delivery, layout, placement, cleanup and maintenance of new flowers or plants in the locations
designated by the City. In areas of traffic, the proposal will include all appropriate traffic control devices
that conform to an approved Management of Traffic (MOT) plan. It shall also include appropriate initial
increased irrigation and observation. Any dead or under - developing plants shall be immediately replaced
by the Proposers at no cost to the City.
A116. This proposal item is to include Merit soil drench for Royal Palm one time per year
including a follow -up application per specifications in the locations designated by the City. In areas of
traffic, the proposal will include all appropriate traffic control devices that conform to an approved
Management of Traffic (MOT) plan. The application shall meet all safety standards for the handling and
application of the chemicals used and shall follow all of the manufacturer's recommendations.
A117. This proposal item is to include Cygon Foliar Spray for Royal Palms on an as needed
basis, including a follow -up application per specifications in the locations designated by the City. In areas
of traffic, the proposal will include all appropriate traffic control devices that conform to an approved
Management of Traffic (MOT) plan. The application shall meet all safety standards for the handling and
application of the chemicals used and shall follow all of the manufacturer's recommendations.
A118. This proposal item is to include Phoenix dactylifera maintenance including all fertilization
and fungicide applications per specifications in the locations designated by the City. In areas of traffic,
the proposal will include all appropriate traffic control devices that conform to an approved Management
of Traffic (MOT) plan. The application shall meet all safety standards for the handling and application of
the chemicals used and shall follow all of the manufacturer's recommendations.
A119. This proposal item is to include Coconut Palm OTC (Lethal Yellowing) in the locations
designated by the City. In areas of traffic, the proposal will include all appropriate traffic control devices
that conform to an approved Management of Traffic (MOT) plan. The application shall meet all safety
standards for the handling and application of the chemicals used and shall follow all of the manufacturer's
recommendations.
A120. This proposal item is to apply fertilizer in the locations designated by the City. In areas
of traffic, the proposal will include all appropriate traffic control devices that conform to an approved
Management of Traffic (MOT) plan. The application shall meet all safety standards for the handling and
application of the chemicals used and shall follow all of the manufacturer's recommendations.
A121. This proposal item is to apply herbicides in the locations designated by the City. In areas
of traffic, the proposal will include all appropriate traffic control devices that conform to an approved
Management of Traffic (MOT) plan. The application shall meet all safety standards for the handling and
application of the chemicals used and shall follow all of the manufacturer's recommendations.
A122. This proposal item is to apply insecticides in the locations designated by the City. In
areas of traffic, the proposal will include all appropriate traffic control devices that conform to an
approved Management of Traffic (MOT) plan. The application shall meet all safety standards for the
handling and application of the chemicals used and shall follow all of the manufacturer's
recommendations.
3.3 B. LABOR
61. & 62. This proposal item is for additional work by a trained and competent Landscape
Superintendent. This is a separate item for work not already covered by, and paid for through, other
pertinent proposal items. It is intended that this item shall cover call -outs for emergency and unique
situations. For this item to be accepted and paid for by the City, the services must be specifically
requested by the City for a specific non - covered task.
63. & 134. This proposal item is for additional work by a trained and competent Landscape Laborer.
This is a separate item for work not already covered by, and paid for through, other pertinent proposal
items. It is intended that this item shall cover call -outs for emergency and unique situations. For this
item to be accepted and paid for by the City, the services must be specifically requested by the City for a
specific non - covered task.
135. & 66. This proposal item is for additional work by a trained and competent Irrigation Specialist.
This is a separate item for work not already covered by, and paid for through, other pertinent proposal
items. It is intended that this item shall cover call -outs for emergency and unique situations. For this
item to be accepted and paid for by the City, the services must be specifically requested by the City for a
specific non - covered task. The City will supply all irrigation materials necessary under this item upon
written request by the proposers's Irrigation Specialist. In emergency situations, the Irrigation
Specialist may purchase the materials and will be reimbursed (at actual cost) by the City, but then only
upon receipt of both the proper documentation of the emergency nature of the work and the proper
original invoices for materials.
B7. & 138. This proposal item is for additional work by a trained and competent Irrigation Laborer.
This is a separate item for work not already covered by, and paid for through, other pertinent proposal
items. It is intended that this item shall cover call -outs for emergency and unique situations. For this
item to be accepted and paid for by the City, the services must be specifically requested by the City for a
specific non - covered task. The City will supply all materials.
3.4 C. EQUIPMENT
C1. thru C4. This proposal item is for additional work by a trained and competent Backhoe Operator
using a fully functioning and properly maintained tractor with a front end mounted loader and a backhoe.
This is a separate item for work not already covered by, and paid for through, other pertinent proposal
items. It is intended that this item shall cover call -outs for emergency and unique situations. For this
item to be accepted and paid for by the City, the services must be specifically requested by the City for a
specific task.
C5. thru C8. This proposal item is for additional work by a trained and competent Dump Truck
Operator using a fully functioning and properly maintained dump truck with a GVW rating of 15,000 or
greater. This is a separate item for work not already covered by, and paid for through, other pertinent
proposal items. It is intended that this item shall cover call -outs for emergency and unique situations.
For this item to be accepted and paid for by the City, the services must be specifically requested by the
City for a specific task.
C9. thru C11. This proposal item is to provide a fully functioning and properly maintained Trailer
Mounted Water Tank with a capacity of 500 gallons or greater. It should also have an operating and
properly maintained pump and hose reel. This is a separate item for work not already covered by, and
paid for through, other pertinent proposal items. It is intended that this item shall cover call -outs for
emergency and unique situations. For this item to be accepted and paid for by the City, the services
must be specifically requested by the City for a specific task.
C12. thru C15. This proposal item is to provide a fully functioning and properly maintained Self Propelled
Trencher with a minimum attainable depth of twenty-four inches, and a minimum trench width of six
inches. This is a separate item for work not already covered by, and paid for through, other pertinent
proposal items. It is intended that this item shall cover call -outs for emergency and unique situations.
For this item to be accepted and paid for by the City, the services must be specifically requested by the
City for a specific task.
C16. This proposal item is to provide a fully functioning and properly maintained bucket truck.
This is a separate item for work not already covered by, and paid for through, other pertinent proposal
items. It is intended that this item shall cover call -outs for emergency and unique situations. For this
item to be accepted and paid for by the City, the services must be specifically requested by the City for a
specific task.
C17. This proposal item is to provide a fully functioning and properly maintained chipper
brush. This is a separate item for work not already covered by, and paid for through, other pertinent
proposal items. It is intended that this item shall cover call -outs for emergency and unique situations.
For this item to be accepted and paid for by the City, the services must be specifically requested by the
City for a specific task.
C18. This proposal item is to provide a fully functioning and properly maintained stump
grinder. This is a separate item for work not already covered by, and paid for through, other pertinent
proposal items. It is intended that this item shall cover call -outs for emergency and unique situations.
For this item to be accepted and paid for by the City, the services must be specifically requested by the
City for a specific task.
C19. This proposal item is to provide a fully functioning and properly maintained grapple
loader with a 30 cubic yard capacity. This is a separate item for work not already covered by, and paid
for through, other pertinent proposal items. It is intended that this item shall cover call -outs for
emergency and unique situations. For this item to be accepted and paid for by the City, the services
must be specifically requested by the City for a specific task.
3.5 D. MATERIALS
D1. This proposal item is to include the supplying, delivery, placement, and grading of topsoil in the
locations designated by the City. This topsoil shall be a mix of 70% organics (peat moss, etc.) and 30%
sand. The supplying and placing of this item is separate and unique from the normal need to supply and
place this material as part of the ongoing operations covered in other proposal items. For this item to be
accepted and paid for by the City, the service must be specifically requested by the City for a unique and
specific task. In areas of traffic, the proposal will include all appropriate traffic control devices that
conform to an approved Management of Traffic (MOT) plan. All traffic control costs shall be a part of the
unit price proposal and shall not be paid for separately.
D2 -D3. This proposal item is to include the supplying, delivery, placement, and grading of either
Premium Red or Premium Gold (as designated by the City) colored mulch in the locations designated by
the City. The supplying and placing of this item is separate and unique from the normal need to supply
and place this material as part of the ongoing operations covered in other proposal items. For this item
to be accepted and paid for by the City, the service must be specifically requested by the City for a
unique and specific task. In areas of traffic, the proposal will include all appropriate traffic control
devices that conform to an approved Management of Traffic (MOT) plan. All traffic control costs shall be
a part of the unit price proposal and shall not be paid for separately.
D4. This proposal item is to include the supplying, delivery, placement, and grading of #70 Trap Sand
in the locations designated by the City. The supplying and placing of this item is separate and unique
from the normal need to supply and place this material as part of the ongoing operations covered in
other proposal items. For this item to be accepted and paid for by the City, the service must be
specifically requested by the City for a unique and specific task. In areas of traffic, the proposal will
include all appropriate traffic control devices that conform to an approved Management of Traffic (MOT)
plan. All traffic control costs shall be a part of the unit price proposal and shall not be paid for
separately.
D5. This proposal item is to include the supplying, delivery, placement, and grading of Silica Sand in
the locations designated by the City. The supplying and placing of this item is separate and unique from
the normal need to supply and place this material as part of the ongoing operations covered in other
proposal items. For this item to be accepted and paid for by the City, the service must be specifically
requested by the City for a unique and specific task. In areas of traffic, the proposal will include all
appropriate traffic control devices that conform to an approved Management of Traffic (MOT) plan. All
traffic control costs shall be a part of the unit price proposal and shall not be paid for separately.
D6. This proposal item is to include the supplying, delivery, placement, and grading of Atlas 3000 (or
equal) 70/30 mix in the locations designated by the City. The supplying and placing of this item is
separate and unique from the normal need to supply and place this material as part of the ongoing
operations covered in other proposal items. For this item to be accepted and paid for by the City, the
service must be specifically requested by the City for a unique and specific task. In areas of traffic, the
proposal will include all appropriate traffic control devices that conform to an approved Management of
Traffic (MOT) plan. All traffic control costs shall be a part of the unit price proposal and shall not be paid
for separately.
D7. This proposal item is to include the supplying, delivery, placement, and initial irrigating of Solid
St. Augustine Floratam Sod (or approved equal) in the locations designated by the City. The supplying
and placing of this item is separate and unique from the normal need to supply and place this material as
part of the ongoing operations covered in other proposal items. For this item to be accepted and paid for
by the City, the service must be specifically requested by the City for a unique and specific task. In areas
of traffic, the proposal will include all appropriate traffic control devices that conform to an approved
Management of Traffic (MOT) plan. All traffic control costs shall be a part of the unit price proposal and
shall not be paid for separately.
D8. This proposal item is to include the supplying and delivery of Solid St. Augustine Floratam Sod (or
approved equal) on pallets, and off - loaded in a location designated by the City. The supplying of this
item is separate and unique from the normal need to supply this material as part of the ongoing
operations covered in other proposal items. For this item to be accepted and paid for by the City, the
service must be specifically requested by the City.
D9. This proposal item is to include the supplying and delivery of Sea Dwarf Paspalum Sod (or
approved equal) on pallets, and off - loaded in a location designated by the City. The supplying of this
item is separate and unique from the normal need to supply this material as part of the ongoing
operations covered in other proposal items. For this item to be accepted and paid for by the City, the
service must be specifically requested by the City.
D10. This proposal item is to include the supplying and delivery of Solid Floratam Sod (or approved
equal) on pallets, and off - loaded in a location designated by the City. The supplying of this item is
separate and unique from the normal need to supply this material as part of the ongoing operations
covered in other proposal items. For this item to be accepted and paid for by the City, the service must
be specifically requested by the City.
D11. This proposal item is to include the supplying and delivery of Bermuda 'Tifway' 419 Turf (or
approved equal) on pallets, off - loaded and installed in a location designated by the City. The supplying
of this item is separate and unique from the normal need to supply this material as part of the ongoing
operations covered in other proposal items. For this item to be accepted and paid for by the City, the
service must be specifically requested by the City.
D12. This proposal item is to include the supplying and delivery of Paspalum Notatum (Argentine Bahia
Sod) (or approved equal) on pallets, off - loaded and installed in a location designated by the City. The
supplying of this item is separate and unique from the normal need to supply this material as part of the
ongoing operations covered in other proposal items. For this item to be accepted and paid for by the
City, the service must be specifically requested by the City.
D.13 This proposal item is to include the supplying and delivery of Palm Beach Cap Rock (or approved
equal) by square feet, and off - loaded in a location designated by the City. The supplying of this item is
separate and unique from the normal need to supply this material as part of the ongoing operations
covered in other proposal items. For this item to be accepted and paid for by the City, the service must
be specifically requested by the City.
3.6 E. PARKS (see attached man for locations)
E1. through E12. This proposal item is to include the supplying of all necessary materials, supplies,
labor, equipment, fuel, and other miscellaneous necessities to fully maintain the general condition of the
City Parks listed in this group. This work shall include, but not be limited to, weeding, mowing all grass
such that it never exceeds 3 inches in height under normal conditions or 4 inches in height under drought
conditions, irrigating (including the full maintenance and repair of the irrigation system itself) all
landscaped areas, maintaining and replacing (if necessary) any plants lost due to negligence of the
Proposers, removing all graffiti within thirty-six hours, blowing sidewalks daily, daily removal of all litter,
daily cleaning and maintenance of all trash receptacles, daily cleaning of all restrooms (where they exist),
daily inspection of all playground and recreational facilities, full maintenance and repair of all recreational
facilities (including but not limited to pressure cleaning or washing), cleaning and maintaining all up-
lighting, and fully maintaining all playing fields and open areas. The City will supply all irrigation
materials necessary under this item upon written request by the proposer's Irrigation Specialist. In
emergency situations, the Irrigation Specialist may purchase the materials and will be reimbursed (at
actual cost) by the City, but then only upon receipt of both the proper documentation of the emergency
nature of the work and the proper original invoices for materials.
The intent of this description is to convey the requirement that the parks listed in this section shall be
maintained to a superior level such that they are viewed by the public as the best maintained and most
beautiful parks in all of southern Florida. It is this standard that will be required of the Proposers.
The supplying and placing of this item is separate and unique from the special proposal items also listed
in this package and the proposal price shown for this item will be considered full and total payment for all
normal ongoing operations. For any additional payments under this item, or any other, the service must
be specifically requested by the City for a unique and specific task. In areas of traffic, the proposal will
include all appropriate traffic control devices that conform to an approved Management of Traffic (MOT)
plan. All traffic control costs shall be a part of the unit price proposal and shall not be paid for
separately.
3.7 F. RIGHTS -OF -WAY (see attached man for locations)
F1. through F30. This proposal item is to include the supplying of all necessary materials, supplies,
labor, equipment, fuel, and other miscellaneous necessities to fully maintain the general condition of the
City Street Rights -of -Way listed in this group. This work shall include, but not be limited to, weeding,
mowing all grass such that it never exceeds 4 inches in height under normal conditions or 5 inches in
height under drought conditions, irrigating (including the full maintenance and repair of the irrigation
system itself) all landscaped areas, maintaining and replacing (if necessary) any perennial plants,
removing all graffiti within thirty-six hours, blowing sidewalks weekly, daily removal of all litter, daily
cleaning and maintenance of all trash receptacles (where they exist), and daily inspection of all lighting
and street appurtenances. The City will supply all irrigation materials necessary under this item upon
written request by the proposer's Irrigation Specialist. In emergency situations, the Irrigation Specialist
may purchase the materials and will be reimbursed (at actual cost) by the City, but then only upon
receipt of both the proper documentation of the emergency nature of the work and the proper original
invoices for materials.
The intent of this description is to convey the requirement that the streets listed in this section shall be
maintained to a superior level such that they are the viewed by the public as the best maintained in the
area. It is this standard that will be required of the Proposers.
The supplying and placing of this item is separate and unique from the other proposal items also listed in
this package and the proposal price shown for this item will be considered full and total payment for all
normal ongoing operations. For any additional payments under this item, or any other, the service must
be specifically requested by the City for a unique and specific task. In areas of traffic, the proposal will
include all appropriate traffic control devices that conform to an approved Management of Traffic (MOT)
plan. Maintenance of Traffic shall be in accordance with the current edition of the Florida DOT Design
Standards (600 series), the Standard Specification for Road and Bridge Construction, and the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices, as a minimum criteria. This note should be included under all proposal
items that may include a work on FDOT roadways. All traffic control costs shall be a part of the unit price
proposal and shall not be paid for separately.
3.8 G. BEACH & BEACH ACCESS PATHS (see attached mat) for locations)
G1. This proposal item is to include the supplying of all necessary materials, supplies, labor,
equipment, fuel, and other miscellaneous necessities to fully maintain clean City Beaches. This work shall
include, but not be limited to, litter and trash removal and mechanized raking. The intent of this
description is to convey the requirement that the public beaches within the City shall be maintained to a
superior level such that they are the viewed by the public as the best maintained in Southern Florida. It
is this standard that will be required of the Proposers.
G2. through G21. This proposal item is to include the supplying of all necessary materials, supplies,
labor, equipment, fuel, and other miscellaneous necessities to fully maintain the general condition of
the City Beach Access Paths listed in this group. This work shall include, but not be limited to, weeding,
mowing all grass such that it never exceeds 4 inches in height under normal conditions or 5 inches in
height under drought conditions, trimming all hedges, irrigating (including the full maintenance and repair
of the irrigation system itself) all landscaped areas, maintaining and replacing (if necessary) any plants,
removing all graffiti within twenty-four hours, blowing sidewalks daily, power washing sidewalks once a
month, daily removal of all litter, daily cleaning and maintenance of all trash receptacles (where they
exist), and daily inspection of all lighting and path appurtenances.
The intent of this description is to convey the requirement that the paths listed in this section shall be
maintained to a superior level such that they are the viewed by the public as the best maintained in the
area. It is this standard that will be required of the Proposers.
The supplying and placing of this item is separate and unique from the special proposal items also listed
in this package and the proposal price shown for this item will be considered full and total payment for all
normal ongoing operations. For any additional payments under this item, or any other, the service must
be specifically requested by the City for a unique and specific task.
3.9 H. BUS SHELTER AND BENCH LOCATIONS (see attached map for locations)
H1. through H46. This proposal item is to include the supplying of all necessary materials, supplies,
labor, equipment, fuel, and other miscellaneous necessities to routinely maintain the general condition of
the City Bus Shelters and Bus Benches listed in this group. This work shall include, but not be limited to,
weeding all locations, irrigating (including the full maintenance and repair of the irrigation system itself)
all landscaped areas (where they exist), removing all graffiti within twenty-four hours, blowing the
adjacent sidewalks daily, power washing sidewalks once a month, daily removal of all litter, daily cleaning
and maintenance of all trash receptacles (where they exist), and daily inspection of all lighting, and
shelter or bench appurtenances (including making any necessary repairs).
The intent of this description is to convey the requirement that the shelters and benches listed in this
section shall be maintained to a superior level such that they are the viewed by the public as the best
maintained in the area. It is this standard that will be required of the Proposers.
The supplying and placing of this item is separate and unique from the special proposal items also listed
in this package and the proposal price shown for this item will be considered full and total payment for all
normal ongoing operations. For any additional payments under this item, or any other, the service must
be specifically requested by the City for a unique and specific task. In areas of traffic, the proposal will
include all appropriate traffic control devices that conform to an approved Management of Traffic (MOT)
plan. All traffic control costs shall be a part of the unit price proposal and shall not be paid for
separately.
3.10 I. PARKING LOTS (see attached may for locations)
I1. through I5. This proposal item is to include the supplying of all necessary materials, supplies, labor,
equipment, fuel, and other miscellaneous necessities to fully maintain the general condition of the City
Parking Lots listed in this group. This work shall include, but not be limited to, weeding, mowing all grass
such that it never exceeds 4 inches in height under normal conditions or 5 inches in height under drought
conditions, irrigating (including the full maintenance and repair of the irrigation system itself) all
landscaped areas, maintaining and replacing (if necessary) any plants, removing all graffiti within twenty-
four hours, blowing sidewalks weekly, power washing sidewalks once a month, daily removal of all litter,
daily cleaning and maintenance of all trash receptacles (where they exist), and daily inspection of all
lighting and lot appurtenances. The City will supply all irrigation materials necessary under this item
upon written request by the proposer's Irrigation Specialist. In emergency situations, the Irrigation
Specialist may purchase the materials and will be reimbursed (at actual cost) by the City, but then only
upon receipt of both the proper documentation of the emergency nature of the work and the proper
original invoices for materials.
The supplying and placing of this item is separate and unique from the special proposal items also listed
in this package and the proposal price shown for this item will be considered full and total payment for all
normal ongoing operations. For any additional payments under this item, or any other, the service must
be specifically requested by the City for a unique and specific task. In areas of traffic, the proposal will
include all appropriate traffic control devices that conform to an approved Management of Traffic (MOT)
plan. All traffic control costs shall be a part of the unit price proposal and shall not be paid for
separately.
3.11 J. GOVERNMENT FACILITIES (see attached map for locations)
31. through 311.This proposal item is to include the supplying of all necessary materials, supplies, labor,
equipment, fuel, and other miscellaneous necessities to fully maintain the general condition of the
Government Facilities listed in this group. This work shall include, but not be limited to, weeding,
mowing all grass such that it never exceeds 4 inches in height under normal conditions or 5 inches in
height under drought conditions, irrigating (including the full maintenance and repair of the irrigation
system itself) all landscaped areas, maintaining and replacing (if necessary) any plants, removing all
graffiti within twenty-four hours, blowing sidewalks daily, power washing sidewalks once a week, daily
removal of all litter, daily cleaning and maintenance of all trash receptacles, daily cleaning of all parking
areas, clearing and maintaining all up- lighting, daily inspection of all lighting and facility appurtenances,
maintaining all open areas (including replacing turf if necessary). The City will supply all irrigation
materials necessary under this item upon written request by the proposer's Irrigation Specialist. In
emergency situations, the Irrigation Specialist may purchase the materials and will be reimbursed (at
actual cost) by the City, but then only upon receipt of both the proper documentation of the emergency
nature of the work and the proper original invoices for materials.
The intent of this description is to convey the requirement that the facilities listed in this section shall be
maintained to a superior level such that they are the viewed by the public as the best maintained and
most beautiful facilities in the area. It is this standard that will be required of the Proposers.
The providing of this service item is separate and unique from the special proposal items also listed in
this package and the proposal price shown for this item will be considered full and total payment for all
normal ongoing operations. For any additional payments under this item, or any other, the service must
be specifically requested by the City for a unique and specific task. In areas of traffic, the proposal will
include all appropriate traffic control devices that conform to an approved Management of Traffic (MOT)
plan. All traffic control costs shall be a part of the unit price proposal and shall not be paid for
separately.
3.12 K. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (see attached maa for locations)
K1. This proposal item is to include the supplying of all necessary materials, supplies, labor,
equipment, fuel, and other miscellaneous necessities to properly and legally dispose of any dead animals
located within the City limits, when requested to do so by the City. The animal must be removed within
six hours of the request if the request is made between 5:00pm and 7:00am, and within two hours if the
request is made between 7:00am and 5:00pm. Though these are the maximum times allowed to
respond, it is intended that the Proposers will always respond immediately.
In areas of traffic, the proposal will include all appropriate traffic control devices that conform to an
approved Management of Traffic (MOT) plan. All traffic control costs shall be a part of the unit price
proposal and shall not be paid for separately.
K2. This proposal item is to include the supplying of all necessary materials, supplies, labor,
equipment, fuel, and other miscellaneous necessities to and properly maintain the clay infield on the
baseball diamond at Pelican Community Park. This will include dragging the field, servicing the pitcher's
mound, and replacing any materials necessary to have an excellent playing surface.
K3. This proposal item is to include the supplying of all necessary materials, supplies, labor,
equipment, fuel, and other miscellaneous necessities to stripe the baseball field in Pelican Community
Park. This shall include the foul lines (to the outfield fence) and all accompanying areas, using chalk
powder, the striping shall be done to industry standards and shall follow the recommendations of the
manufacturer.
K4. This proposal item is to include the supplying of all necessary materials, supplies, labor,
equipment, fuel, and other miscellaneous necessities to properly stripe the soccer field at Gwen Margolis
Park. This will require striping all lines necessary to provide an appropriate regulation field, using paint.
The striping shall be done to industry standards and shall follow the recommendations of the
manufacturer.
K5. This proposal item is to is to include the supplying of all necessary materials, supplies, labor,
equipment, fuel, and other miscellaneous necessities to repair or replace any netting or screening at the
baseball field in Pelican Community Park. The repairs are to be made only upon authorization of the City,
but the Proposers is responsible for immediately notifying the City of any holes or openings that are
found during the daily servicing and inspection of the park. The repairs will be done to industry
standards and shall follow the recommendations of the manufacturer.
K6. This proposal item is to include the supplying of all necessary materials, supplies, labor,
equipment, fuel, and other miscellaneous necessities to pressure clean sidewalk areas as specifically
directed by the City. This proposal item is intended to cover unique situations (such as an accident that
leaves debris or staining) on the City's sidewalks, streets, parking lots, or other areas. This item is
separate and unique from the general proposal items also listed in this package that cover pressure
cleaning, and the proposal price shown for those items will be considered full and total payment for all
normal ongoing operations. For payments under this item, or any other, the service must be specifically
requested by the City for a unique and specific task. In areas of traffic, the proposal will include all
appropriate traffic control devices that conform to an approved Management of Traffic (MOT) plan. All
traffic control costs shall be a part of the unit price proposal and shall not be paid for separately.
K7. This proposal item is to include the supplying of all necessary supplies, labor, equipment, fuel,
and other miscellaneous necessities to replace or repair street signs (stop signs, street name signs, yield
signs, etc.) on City properties (does not include FDOT roadways such as Collins Avenue and Sunny Isles
Boulevard). The City will purchase and supply the sign boards and provide them to the Proposers. This
proposal item is intended to cover unique situations (such as an accident that causes damage to a sign or
sign post) on the City's streets. This item is separate and unique from the general proposal items also
listed in this package that cover regular maintenance, and the proposal price shown for those items will
be considered full and total payment for all normal ongoing operations. For payments under this item, or
any other, the service must be specifically requested by the City for a unique and specific task. In areas
of traffic, the proposal will include all appropriate traffic control devices that conform to an approved
Management of Traffic (MOT) plan. All traffic control costs shall be a part of the unit price proposal and
shall not be paid for separately.
K8. This proposal item is to include the supplying of all necessary materials, supplies, abor,
equipment, fuel, and other miscellaneous necessities to collect shopping carts from public property and
return them to the owner. For the Proposers to receive payments under this item, the service must be
specifically requested by the City, though the Proposers is required to notify the City immediately of any
carts found while performing the daily servicing and inspection of the City.
K9. This proposal item is to include the supplying of all necessary materials, supplies, labor,
equipment, fuel, and other miscellaneous necessities to clean, repair, or to provide minor touch -up paint
to Bus Shelters or Benches on City properties. This proposal item is intended to cover unique situations
(such as an accident that causes damage to a bench or shelter) on the City's streets. This item is
separate and unique from the general proposal items also listed in this package that cover regular
maintenance, and the proposal price shown for those items will be considered full and total payment for
all normal ongoing operations. For payments under this item, or any other, the service must be
specifically requested by the City for a unique and specific task. In areas of traffic, the proposal will
include all appropriate traffic control devices that conform to an approved Management of Traffic (MOT)
plan. All traffic control costs shall be a part of the unit price proposal and shall not be paid for
separately.
K10. This proposal item is to include the supplying of all necessary materials, supplies, labor,
equipment, fuel, and other miscellaneous necessities to hang banners in the locations designated by the
City. This proposal item is intended to include all work necessary, including any needed repairs to, or
replacement of, the arms that support the banners. For payments under this item, the service must be
specifically requested by the City for a unique and specific task, however the Proposers is responsible for
immediately notifying the City if any missing or damaged banners are found during the regular servicing
and inspection of the streets. In areas of traffic, the proposal will include all appropriate traffic control
devices that conform to an approved Management of Traffic (MOT) plan. All traffic control costs shall be
a part of the unit price proposal and shall not be paid for separately.
K11. This proposal item is to include the supplying of all necessary materials, supplies, labor,
equipment, fuel, and other miscellaneous necessities to move the Life Guard Stands on the beaches in
the City. This proposal item is intended to include both normal operating conditions and extreme weather
conditions. The Proposers, in either case, the Proposers must always respond and have begun work
within four hours of notification unless otherwise authorized in writing by the City.
K12. This proposal item is to include the supplying of all necessary materials, supplies, labor,
equipment, fuel, and other miscellaneous necessities to appropriately cover over or remove, as directed
by the City, any graffiti. This proposal item is intended to include all work, including any needed repairs
required to allow the graffiti to be addressed. All work must begin within eight hours of being notified by
the City, and the work must proceed continuously and expeditiously until the job is completed. The
Proposers is responsible for immediately notifying the City of any graffiti found during the regular
servicing and inspection of the City. In areas of traffic, the proposal will include all appropriate traffic
control devices that conform to an approved Management of Traffic (MOT) plan. All traffic control costs
shall be a part of the unit price proposal and shall not be paid for separately.
3.13 L. GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
L1. Accompanying these specifications is a list defining areas to be maintained. By submitting a
proposal, the proposers certifies that he /she is familiar with the sites and the proposed scope of work,
prior to submitting a proposal. The City reserves the right to remove specific locations on a temporary or
permanent basis, as deemed appropriate.
L2. All equipment shall be maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition while performing
work under the contract. Equipment shall have all proper safety devices required by law, properly
maintained, and in use at all times. If equipment does not contain proper safety devices and /or is being
operated in an unsafe manner, the City may direct the Contractor to remove such equipment and /or the
operator until the deficiency is corrected to the satisfaction of the City of Sunny Isles Beach. The
Contractor shall be solely responsible and liable for injury to persons, and /or property damage caused by
operation of the equipment. All equipment will be inspected and evaluated by the City of Sunny Isles
Beach, prior to award of this proposal. The following equipment shall be located at the storage satellite
facility in the event of emergencies and be available to the City within the required time frames:
• FDOT compliant arrow board and 75 FDOT compliant traffic cones.
• Backhoe -front end loader
• Twenty cubic yard dump truck
• Hydraulic 65 foot bucket truck
The City, at its sole discretion, may require that any of the special equipment be located in the satellite
storage site as specified herein.
L3. Special equipment required (in addition to Standard Maintenance Equipment).
• One 400 gallon portable water sprayer and one (1) 2500 PSI pressure washer.
• FDOT Compliant arrow board and 75 FDOT compliant traffic cones.
• Three fertilizer spreaders.
• One pull behind aerator, subject to Landscape Architect approval.
• Portable Stump Grinder 6" below grade
• Underground wiring location equipment
Two hydraulic bucket - trucks with a reach capacity of no less than 65 feet.
• One backhoe /front end loader combination machine (equivalent to a Ford F555 or larger.)
• One 24 foot minimum vertical man lift (pole cat or equivalent).
• Two portable brush chippers with 20 cu yard capacity storage truck.
• Two twenty- cubic -yard capacity dump trucks.
• One Utility Box Truck or Van.
• One portable gasoline generator (5000 W Minimum)
• Two 60" three gang hydrostatic reel mowers. (5 blades per reel min.)
• One 21" Reel Mower (5 blades)
• Four utility carts that can traverse landscaped areas without damaging plants or irrigation.
• One Skid -steer Loader with the following accessories: Tree Boom, Fork, Bucket, and Auger.
• A two -way communication system between all of the Contractors service vehicles, their main
office, and City personnel.
The Contractor must own or have leased the following equipment at the time of proposal submittal. The
City may require proof of such ownership or lease agreement at its sole discretion.
L4. The Contractor must possess the following licenses and keep them current throughout the term
of the Contract: Pest Control Applicator License issued by the State of Florida; Dade County Occupational
License; and City of Sunny Isles Beach Occupational License (Local Business Tax).
L5. The Contractor must operate at least one storage and mobilization site within a five mile radius of
the City limits of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, within 60 days of award. The storage site may be
totally enclosed or may be open and surrounded by a six foot height, lockable, chain -link fence. The
storage site must have a minimum of 2000 sq. ft. area, with a minimum 600 sq. ft. of fully enclosed,
lockable, and secure materials storage area, and must be continually available to the Contractor for the
full duration of this contract. The City reserves the right to inspect this facility prior to award of proposal,
and at any time during the course of this contract. The Contractor will have 60 days to secure the
storage site after award of contract.
L6. The Contractor shall maintain the contractually covered landscaped areas at the frequency rate
prescribed with conventional production style mowing and lawn maintenance equipment. A manicured
professionally groomed appearance is the desired result. The Contractors work will be inspected by the
City and the City's Landscape Architect. The Contractor shall maintain all other areas as required by City
during the course of this contract. The Contractor shall adhere to City noise ordinance.
L7. The Contractor, as a minimum, must be a member, in good standing, of the Florida Nurserymen,
Growers, and Landscape Association (FNGLA) and the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA). The
Contractor shall provide proof of membership with the proposal submittal and submit concurrent proof of
membership annually throughout the duration of the project.
L8. Maintenance as defined for proposal purposes shall include: Litter, trash, and debris removal and
disposal; mowing; edging; hedge trimming; tree trimming; Bermuda turf maintenance; raking; sweeping;
weeding, aerating, weed - eating, herbicide applications including preventive and corrective applications,
fertilization, insect control including fire ant control, irrigation system repair and adjustments, Date Palm
maintenance, Coconut Palm maintenance; decorative street banner placement and replacement,
landscape lighting maintenance, including, but not limited to, adjusting of timers and maintaining photo
cells, and maintenance of all street and landscape furniture and structures, including graffiti and daily
shopping cart removal and litter pick up and removal seven days per week, as defined by the City.
L9. The Owner, President, Chief Executive Officer or Chief Operating Officer shall be defined as the
person who has the authority to make immediate and binding decisions on behalf of the Contractor
(without obtaining any approvals from others), regarding the disbursement of any resources needed
including but not limited to chemicals, materials, equipment, labor, or otherwise as directed by the City.
These duties will be performed at no additional labor or travel charges. This person shall be available to
attend all meetings with the City within 24 hours of notification at no charge as directed by the City, shall
be available to the City within one (1) hour notification for emergencies at all times at no charge,
including facility maintenance duties, boarding up of facilities, and other work as directed by the City,
shall be present at all special events, programs and activities as directed by the City, and be present at all
planning meetings at no charge, with one hours notice. Special events are typically held on weekends
and evenings, and Contractor shall receive schedule of events. There are typically twenty or more major
events per year. This person shall be present and on -site in the City EOC in the event of a natural
disaster or emergency, including but not limited to hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, and other acts of God
at no charge, shall be available to City for routine, weekly, and as- needed inspections of all landscaped
areas as directed by the City, shall be available to the City's Landscape Architect as directed by the City
for inspections, reviews, and consultation, shall be available via telephone or other approved wireless
communications on a 24/7 basis, shall maintain a crew of twelve (12) people including at least one
Superintendent level position to be stationed in the City Tuesday through Friday 7 AM — 5 PM. When this
person is out of town, an alternate contact shall be provided, and shall be approved at the City's sole
discretion. If the Contractor intends to use sub - Contractors to perform any work on this contract, these
Sub- Contractors are subject to approval by City, at its sole discretion.
L10. All of the Contractor's employees must wear shirts with orange reflective stripes that identify the
company name at all times. Bright orange T- Shirts may be substituted at the City's sole discretion.
Ll1. Maintenance of traffic must conform to the current edition of the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) Roadway and Traffic Design Standards Indexes, the Standard Specifications for
Road and Bridge Construction and the Manuals on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, as a minimum criteria.
L12. The Contractor, on an immediate and first priority basis, shall make available all its resources and
equipment to the City in the event of an Act of God (i.e. storm, tornado, or hurricane) or an auto accident
that causes a tree to fall and block a roadway or pedestrian area, or any other emergency deemed by the
City Manager or his designee. Work may include but is not limited to roadway clearing, extensive clean-
up and disposal activities. All debris removed from the City will be legally disposed of at an EPA and /or
City approved dump site. Each May 1St, the Contractor shall submit, for City approval, a hurricane
mobilization and preparedness plan specifically relating to manpower, equipment and scheduling.
L13. The Contractor shall be available to meet with all public utilities to locate all irrigation and
hydraulic lines prior to excavation by the utility company. The Contractor is to act as the City's
representative in order to avoid unnecessary damage to irrigation lines.
L14. No fuel, oils, solvents, or similar materials are to be disposed of in any catch basins. The
Contractor must closely adhere to local, state, and Federal Environmental Protection Agency
requirements, and is responsible for all non - compliance penalties.
L15. The Contractor must have substantial experience in the large scale landscape and irrigation
maintenance of parks, public rights -of -way including medians and high traffic roadways. This experience
must include a minimum of five years experience in this type of work, including the maintenance of a
wethose or similar sub - surface irrigation system. Proof of such shall be required at proposal submittal.
L16. Aerial spraying of trees, with the exception of Royal Palms, is prohibited.
L17. The Contractor, at his satellite storage facility, must maintain an adequate supply of lumber for
bracing of fallen trees.
L18. All irrigation lines are to be flushed, cleaned, and maintained monthly, or as required to maintain
the required water flow. All valves, controllers, and other components must be maintained on a regular
basis at no additional charge. This will include, but not be limited to, the checking of breaks in the lateral
lines. All irrigation breaks or malfunctions must be repaired by the Contractor within 24 hours
notification by City (including weekends). This includes all vehicular damage to irrigation and /or
landscape materials. Furthermore, all damages noticed by Contractor shall be reported to City within 24
hours.
L18.1. Requirements for existing irrigation system on Collins Avenue median:
L.18.1.1.The Collins Avenue median is irrigated through a 'wethose' subsurface irrigation system supplied
by City water meters, with the exception of median island 'bullnoses' which are watered with overhead
irrigation.
L18.2. Required on -going maintenance as follows:
L18.2.1 Monthly — Turn system on with controllers and check program. Ajust program as needed for
seasons, new plantings, and weather conditions. Verify that system is running 20 minutes on and 20
minutes off, per cycle, to prevent 'wethose' hydration (decrease leak rate). Suggested frequency of
watering (will vary based on rainfall) is 5 cycles per day /5 days per week during dry season and 4 cycles
per day /3 days per week during wet season. Visually inspect valves, filters, and back-flow preventers for
malfunction or damage and repair as needed. With system running, visually inspect for PVC pipe breaks
or 'wethose' needing repairs. Always make repairs to all PVC or 'wethose' pipe after flushing the pipe.
After repairs are complete, turn the system on to verify that no additional work is required.
L18.2.2.Quarterly — In addition to monthly maintenance schedule, open flush ports and let water run a
minimum of 3 minutes. Check filter elements for excess residual and replace if needed.
L18.2.3.Annually — In addition to monthly maintenance schedule, replace filter elements and controller
batteries. Chemically flush system using 'Disolve' (this process will remove iron, calcium, and other
buildup on the inside of the'wethose' and PVC pipe).
L18.2.4.Accidental damage to system — Follow the monthly procedure and be mindful to always flush the
system before and after making repairs.
L18.3. Requirements for Conventional Irrigation Systems within project limits: The Contractor is to
familiarize himself with the existing irrigations systems and is responsible for the repair of all components
to insure a continually efficient irrigation system. This includes the adjustment of the controllers to insure
the correct amount of precipitation necessary for viable vegetative growth, always following any South
Florida Water Management District drought guidelines. Contractor is to perform monthly wet tests, to
verify viability of system, on the last Wednesday of each month. On the first day of each month report to
City, in writing, indicating proper operation of each zone, required repairs, additional costs and updated
run time per zone.
L19. The Contractor, at his /her expense, will be responsible for the proper maintenance, replacement,
repair, or retro- fitting of all irrigation components. The wholesale cost of parts only will be borne by the
City, with proper documentation and approval by the City. Labor costs will be paid by the City at the
contract approved hourly rate. Any necessary repairs, other than routine irrigation head replacement
must be approved in writing by the City prior to start of work.
L20. Fertilizer and materials shall be delivered in original, unopened, and undamaged containers
showing weight, analysis, and name of manufacturer. All fertilizer materials shall be stored in manner to
prevent wetting and deterioration.
L21. Fertilizer and insect /disease control materials shall be applied at the rates established by
accepted horticultural standards, manufacturer's recommendations, and as approved by City.
L21.1 Lawn: For control of fire ants, use Award Fire Ant Killer. Follow manufacturer's
instructions for applications amounts and rates.
L21.1.1. February - Apply granular 20 -0 -20 with Atrazine or approved equal; St. Augustine
'Floratam' Sod and 'Argentine' Bahia Sod.
L21.1.2. May - Apply liquid 16 -4 -8 with micro - nutrients and Telstar or equal insect control.
L21.1.3. September - Apply liquid 16 -4 -8 with micro - nutrients and Telstar or equal insect control.
L21.1.4. December - Apply granular 20 -0 -10 with Atrazine.
L21.1.5. The Spring thru Fall application rates for lawn areas will vary according to weather and
environmental conditions, but typically average 75 granular pounds per 1000 sq. ft.
L21.2 Palms (except Phoenix Dactilifera and Phoenix Canariensis Date Palms):
L21.2.1. Apply four applications per year (at quarterly intervals) of liquid 16 -4 -8 with micro -
nutrients and granular 13 -3 -13 with micro - nutrients.
L21.2.2. The time of the applications will coincide with the lawn applications.
L21.2.3. The liquid and granular applications will alternate throughout the year (2 applications of
liquid and 2 of granular).
L21.2.4. Supplemental Manganese Sulfate and Sul- po -mag may be required to correct nutrient
deficiency.
L21.2.5. OTC (Lethal Yellowing) injections, as required.
L21.3 Trees:
L21.3.1. Three applications per year of 13 -3 -13 granular fertilizer or approved equal.
L21.3.2. Shrubs and Groundcover: Four applications per year (each three months). Flowering
shrubs are to receive applications of granular 8 -10 -10 SCU with micro - nutrients
supplemented with liquid 16 -4 -8 with micro - nutrients. Non - flowering shrubs are to
receive applications of granular and liquid 16 -4 -8 with micro - nutrients. All Ixora species
shall receive TRI -NITE (or equivalent) w /minor elements fertilizer.
L21.3.3. Due to lack of above ground irrigation on Collins Avenue median, plant material is to
receive for applications per year (each three months) of liquid 16 -4 -8 with micro -
nutrients (no granular fertilizer is to be used).
L21.4. Seasonal Color:
L21.4.1. Apply one initial and one "mid- term" application of Nutricote total 70 day 13 -3 -13
fertilizer for each seasonal color planting.
L21.5 Phoenix Dactilifera (Date Palms):
L21.5.1. Frequency of Treatment: Palms will be fertilized and treated for disease and insect
control on a bi- monthly basis.
L21.5.2. Fertilization (4 applications per year): In March and June, fertilize with 8 -10 lbs. of
12/5/12 with minors or close equivalent. In September and December, fertilize with 3 tp
4 lbs. of 12/5/12 with minors. Fertilizer should be spread in small piles spaced evenly
around the base of the trunk approximately 12 inches out from the base.
L21.5.3. Disease Control: In March and September, root drench with Chip -Co 26019 and Chip -Co
Aliette. In June and December, root drench with Clearys 3336 and Chip -Co Aliete. In
April, July and October, root drench with Subdue.
L21.5.4. Treatment for lethal yellowing: Apply injection of OTC, 5 -8cc. per tree per application.
These treatments are to occur on an "as needed" basis only and as directed by City.
L21.5.5. Insect Control: In January, April, August and November, inspect terminal bud for signs
of boring /chewing insects. If evidence of a nest is discovered, drench terminal bud with
Orthene, Cygon or Lindane six times per year or as needed to control insect infestation
(Lindane is to be used in limited amounts and only if evidence of beetles is present).
The applications assume a continuing boring insect presence of site. Any spraying of top
of palms must occur on weekdays between the hours of 4am and 7am.
L21.5.6. Requirements: Date Palm pest control contractor must be a State of Florida licensed
pest control operator with a minimum of five years of experience in this type of work. It
shall be the Contractors' obligation to perform regular monthly inspections of the palms
and report to the City any site condition which may be detrimental to the health and
vitality of the palms. Further, the Contractor is responsible to report disease or other
problems along with recommended solutions. 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 City be notified in advance of planned activities in order to allow them to witness and
record the applications.
L22. Inspect and disease activity, other than Date Palms, will be treated on an "as- needed" basis upon
inspection. Required service calls between scheduled maintenance will be at Contractor's expense.
L23. All herbicide applications will be applied only by a State of Florida and Dade County licensed
pesticide applicator. Proof of license must be supplied to City prior to start of work.
L24. Weed Control: Maintain all tree and shrub beds in a weed free condition by hand pulling or
chemical control, at each maintenance visit. For trees and palms within lawn area, spray area 2" away
from trunk with Round -up by Monsanto Manufacturing Company. Do not spray tree leaves, suckers, or
open wounds. Do not use weed -eater or string trimmers for trees and palms within lawn area in order to
avoid trunk damage. No green weeds shall be visible in any landscape beds on the final day of each
month.
L25. All weeds that appear within sidewalk or curbing expansion joints are to be continually controlled
through the use of herbicide.
L26. Preventive spraying for insect control shall adhere to the following guidelines.
L26.1 Lawn: Spray all lawn and athletic field areas as required, for control of all chinch bugs, army
worms, sod webworm, fungus, fire ants, and other pests. Spraying shall be accomplished (at
Contractor's expense) by State of Florida and Dade County licensed pesticide control company, using
Integrated Pest Management Principles.
L26.2 Shrubs: Spray shrubs and ground cover (excluding bougainvillea), as needed, with insecticide.
Follow manufacturer's instructions for application, using Integrated Pest Management Principles.
L26.3. OTC (Lethal Yellowing) injections: Upon evidence of lethal yellowing, immediately begin (4) gram
injection, per palm, of OTC tree injection formula (Tree Saver Inc. or equal). Follow manufacturers
recommendations re: injection method and frequency.
L26.4. Red Eye Royal Palm Bug: Upon evidence of deterioration of the head of the palm, begin a 5
gallon per palm soil drench with Merrit soil drench. Perform a second soil drench within 21 days. Follow
manufacturers' recommendations re: installation methods.
L26.5. In some heavy infestations, a foliar application of Cygon is recommended for immediate results.
Drench head of palm until runoff occurs and repeat foliar spray within 21 days.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY LANGUAGE IN THIS CONTRACT, ALL CHEMICAL APPLICATIONS SHALL
REQUIRE WRITTEN APPROVAL BY CITY PRIOR TO APPLICATION. CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT
YEARLY, QUARTERLY, AND MONTHLY CALENDARS FOR APPROVAL PURPOSES RELATING TO CHEMICAL
APPLICATIONS AND LOCATIONS.
L27. All mowers must be rotary mowers with a maximum of a 72" cut. They shall be adjusted to 2
1/2" or 3" cutting height as directed by City, shall be in good repair, shall have no oil or gas leaks, and
shall be equipped with grass catchers and sharp blades. Mower blades shall be sharpened or new prior
to each cut. All rotary mowers must be mulching -type mowers with no discharge allowed, or all clippings
must be manually removed. All equipment must be maintained in sound working condition in order not
to exceed comfortable decibel levels or as determined by the City at its sole discretion. Edgers shall be in
good repair, shall have no oil or gas leaks, and shall provide a clean straight edge not more than 1/2"
away from walks and edge of pavement.
L28. Premium 'Red' or Premium 'Gold' colored mulch (provide evidence of type and grade of mulch, to
City, prior to delivery, for approval by City's' Landscape Architect). Color to be specified by City. Mulch
shall be placed around all planting areas not covered by shrubs, ground cover, or existing mulch (two
times per year, or as directed by City), so as to effect a 2.5" mulch depth. Mulch shall be installed so as
to not be within 3" of base of plant material. Contractor will provide and install all required mulch at the
contract unit prices.
L29. All mowing waste shall be removed and properly disposed of from curbs, gutters, and general
site. Weekend mowing is not allowed unless specifically authorized in writing by the City, however,
cleanup, as defined in these specifications, is required. The Government Center and Charter School shall
be mowed only on Saturdays. Wind -row mowing patterns are not permitted.
L30. The mowing of all Bermuda turf is not to exceed 11/2" height or as directed by the City, with a
hydrostatic reel type mower. Remove all clippings with each cut. Reel mowers shall be in good repair
and blades sharpened weekly. All Bermuda turf shall be mowed and edged a minimum of two times per
week, including weekends (104 cuts). Turf shall be cross -cut. 'Choice' mole cricket control (on Bermuda
turf) chemical shall be used once per year during the month of May. The Contractor shall follow the
manufacturer's instructions for application methods and amounts. The Contractor shall apply Diazanon,
on Bermuda turf, and on an "as needed" and curative basis only. The Contractor shall apply Daconil
fungicide at the first appearance of fungus and following the manufacturer's instructions for application
methods and amounts.
L31. For fungus control on Bermuda turf, the Contractor shall use two applications of Revere, Subdue,
or approved equal. The first application is to occur in March and the second application is to occur in
September.
L32. For weed control, on Bermuda turf, the Contractor shall use two applications of Pendulum or
Ronstar. The first application is to occur in March and the second application is to occur in September,
following the manufacturer's instructions for application methods and amounts.
L33. For fertilization on Bermuda turf, the Contractor shall apply Lesco 13 -2 -13 a minimum of twelve
times per year. The Contractor is responsible for contracting with a laboratory approved by the City, to
complete two soil analysis per year to verify the minor element requirements, and adjust fertilizer
application as needed. The Contractor will submit soil analysis to City for review by City Landscape
Architect.
L34. The Contractor shall aerate Bermuda turf with a turf aerator each month (12 times per year), and
shall coordinate dates for this work with the City. The mowing of all other areas (except Bermuda turf)
shall occur every ten calendar days from October 1s' through April 1s' and every seven calendar days from
April 1St through October 1St (44 cuts). Remove and properly dispose of all visible grass clippings from
curbs, gutters and general site.
L35. To maintain the ballfield, the Contractor shall drag, grade, stripe, and smooth the clay infield,
including base paths (days to be determined by City, including Sundays). The City will advise the
Contractor of additional field preparation, as needed, with a minimum of six hours notice. The Contractor
shall tamp mound area two times per week and fill in existing holes with available clay (supplied by
Contractor) and firm the area with a hand tamp.
L36. The Contractor shall edge, as required, to maintain a neat, clean appearance to maintain the
shape of planting beds as originally designed.
L37. The Contractor shall lift all 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. The Contractor
shall trim shrubs and ground cover, as needed. On SR A1A (Collins Avenue) the Contractor shall trim
shrubs and groundcover, as needed, to meet the criteria set forth in FDOT Index 546, which mandates a
maximum height of 24" from top of adjacent curb, remove dead and dying fronds from palms, as
needed, for a clean appearance, but shall use no climbing spikes. The Contractor shall Trim Coconut
Palms (frond and fruit removal) three times per year, selectively trim existing trees in accordance with
Tree Care Industry Association and Dade County standards and practices, to maintain a minimum of 8
feet of clear trunk, and remove suckers, shoots, and dead or dying branches. All tree, palm, and shrub
pruning is included in this contract. When trimming Phoenix Dactilifera (Date Palm), the Contractor
shall completely dip trimming utensils in a solution of 50% chlorine and 50% water prior to moving to
adjacent palm. The Contractor shall not do major tree or shrub pruning between November 1st and
March 15th, unless requested by City. 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, shall haul away all trimming debris
from site, and properly dispose of at Contractor's expense.
L38. The Contractor shall hand pull weeds in shrub and ground cover area, as needed to maintain a
clean appearance, apply approved herbicides, as needed, to control weeds in sidewalk, curb, catch
basins, and gutter areas, haul away all trimming debris from site, and properly dispose of at Contractor's
expense. Empty and dispose of contents of all trash containers on a daily basis, including weekends and
holidays. The Contractor is responsible for disposal of all trash in accordance with Federal, State and
local regulations.
L39. For clean -up, the Contractor shall use a mechanized low- decibel blower to remove all debris from
all walks, drives, roads, and pedestrian areas, as often as requested by City, shall remove all excess soil,
trimmings, debris, and equipment from site after each visit. All debris removed from the City of Sunny
Isles Beach is to be disposed of at an EPA and State of Florida approved dumping site, at Contractor's
expense.
L40. The City of Sunny Isles Beach may withhold payment or reject areas which are found, upon
examination, not to meet the specification requirements. Upon written notifications of rejection, subject
areas shall be rectified within five calendar days by the vendor at his expense. Rejected areas left longer
than fifteen calendar days will be regarded as abandoned. Rejection for non - conformance, failure to
provide services conforming to specifications, or failure to meet service schedules, may result in the
Contractor being held in default and shall authorize the City to terminate the contract upon notice to the
Contractor.
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