Annual Contract for Bryan Commerce and Development Landscape Management

The City of Bryan’s Economic Development Department owns and manages approximately 41 vacant properties. Some of these sites are maintained at a high level of detail, while the majority are simply rough-cut. Economic Development’s Objective: To cost effectively maintain the vacant open space network in a manner which provides a safe, clean, attractive, and orderly atmosphere and promotes good stewardship towards the citizens of Bryan. The maintenance specifications are written in a manner to promote both current visual impact and long-term appearance of the properties for which the Economic Development Department is responsible. The properties should reflect an overall appearance of aesthetic quality and care with attention given to every detail of the maintenance program. This is a comprehensive service contract. The contractor must perform all work necessary utilizing acceptable horticulture practices for the exterior landscape maintenance of the project as required herein. Many tasks are required and include, but are not limited to the following: Mowing, edging, and trimming of turf areas, When necessary, blowing of grass off roadways, sidewalks, etc. General site cleanup, litter collection and disposal, removal and disposal of all trash within the properties boundaries, removal and disposal of unapproved signs, and removal and disposal of products of maintenance. Application of fire ant baits. Weed control in all expansion joints and cracks of walkways, parking lots, concrete common areas, curbs, fence lines, and all paved areas. All pruning, trimming, and/or shearing of shrubs and ground covers.

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Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Irrigation, Planting Irrigation, Planting, Planting Preparation, Soil Preparation, Landscape Grading.