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| Reported | 12/22/2018 12:00 AM |
| Project Title | Lawn Maintenance |
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| City, State (County) | Fort Pierce, FL 34945 (Saint Lucie County) |
| Category(s) | Single Trades |
| Sub-Category(s) | Landscaping/Irrigation |
| Contracting Method | Competitive Bids. |
| Project Status | Request for Quotations |
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| Plans Available from | Federal Agency |
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| Description | he term under this contract is for the Contractor to perform full lawn maintenance and landscaping services to include a minimum of forty (40) grass cuttings per 12 month period. Lawn services to include mowing, trimming, edging, hedging, leaf blowing, and weeding. Proper removal and disposal of any lawn litter including trash, but not limited to clearing of landscape debris such as grass clippings, dry leaves, sticks, fallen tree branches, boots from trees, and loose rocks, etc. The following minimum requirements needed for the successful performance of work: a) Ground Maintenance i) Grass Mowing: (1) Mowing height shall be according to the type of grass. Typically maintain mowing height not to exceed one third (1/3) of the leaf blades (approximately 3"- 4" in height). Leave clippings on lawn to serve as extra nutrients. Distribute large clumps of clippings by mechanical blowing; collecting, removing and/or spreading across the lawn. (2) When mowing, grass clipping discharge shall not be directed towards storm drains and retention ponds. Special attention not to direct grass clippings towards the shell rock in the Micro lab building mini pond. Built up grass clippings tend to clog the shell rock thus restricting water flow. (3) Mow the pathway at its lowest level for water to flow from the Micro Lab and greenhouse retention pond to the overflow storm drain. (4) Change grass mowing patterns as much as possible to prevent any depression on the ground and to equally keep grass grow healthier. Cut in pattern that discharges grass clippings away from roads, sidewalks, covered walkways, storm drains, shrub beds, and parking lots. (5) Grass shall not be mowed when wet. Partial mowing may be allowed unless the weather forces delay. Continue mowing as favorable weather conditions exist. There might be certain months of the year in which the lawn will be dormant, and service is not required. (6) Do not spin wheels on wet grass and on steep slopes, causing ruts. (7) Cutting blades must always be kept sharp before each cutting to maintain a good, clean cut and to minimize turf damage. (8) Keep lawn clear from any debris or litter. ii) Trimming and Edging: (1) Trimming and edging shall include any areas bordered by grass such as sidewalks, driveways, parkways, curbs, plant beds, shrubs, irrigation control boxes, sprinkler heads, palm trees, security fence, any vegetation and trees touching the buildings and concrete walls. (2) Trim any tree branches overhanging on sidewalks or walk ways blocking pedestrian path. (3) Trim tree branches blocking the security cameras. (4) Trim shrubs accordingly at least twice (2X) within the 12 months period. Recommend using single hedge trimmer with leaf rake to prevent trimmings falling into the ground. Maintain long straight hedge rows. (5) Trim grass around five (5) retention ponds down to the water line level and any grass blocking the storm drain channels. (6) Clear main overflow outlets from any obstructions such as tall grasses and debris. (7) No hedging on shrubs is allowed following growth flushes. iii) Leaf blowing: (1) Clear all grass clippings, dried leaves and/or any debris away from sidewalks, covered walk ways, parking lots, curbs, carports, lava rock islands, storm drains, swale, road ways, driveways, picnic area and concrete aprons Immediately after mowing and/or edging to eliminate tracking of grass and debris around facilities. (2) Leaf blow any dry leaves sitting underneath the trailer and around the trench drains. (3) Leaf blow loading dock, greenhouse areas and insectary area. iv) Trash Disposal: (1) Disposal of any trash collected shall be the responsibility of the contractor. (2) Contractor is responsible for policing and picking up any debris laying on the lawn, ground, parking lots and even debris behind the flower beds. v) Weeding: (1) Weeds growing around sprinkler heads shall be trimmed or treated to prevent any grass or weeds obstructing the water spray. (2) Occasionally inspect and apply herbicides for any weeds growing in the sidewalk, curbs, plant beds, tree ring, and parking lot. (3) Pull out any dry leaves or any unwanted growth around ornamental plants at least twice (2X) within the 12 months period. (4) Remove any unwanted vines crawling along side of the buildings, shrubs and along the security fence. vi) Clearing Canal Vegetation: (1) The entire length of the canal to service is measured approximately 1,787 linear feet including the 20 ft. transition ditch that connects both sides to the county ditch area. Cutting the grass covers up to approximately 10 ft. from the shoulder of the canal to the road way. Maintain the removal of vegetation that impedes the flow of water into the canal. Cut the tall grasses down to the water line level of the canal including removal of clippings or any debris. Sides cut well sloped, clean and properly graded. For security purposes, clear out tall grasses and any vines growing along the fence impeding clear view of the surroundings. Major emphasis of grass cutting is focused during dry season or before the start of hurricane season (June - November). vii) All elements of the lawn maintenance cycle shall be completed the same day they are started unless bad weather conditions prevail: b) Irrigation. i) Irrigation system timer shall be USHRL responsibilities. ii) The Contractor shall be held liable for any damages done because of reckless lawn maintenance operation, such as running over sprinkler heads and any fixed objects such as signs, post, etc. iii) Report any problems which may require immediate maintenance or repair to the irrigation system. | ||
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