Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Remove all (debris) trash, weeds and dead or diseased growth from flower beds, planters, and mulched areas on a weekly basis. All curbs and sidewalks are to be kept free of any grass, dirt, sand, leaves, and any other materials on a weekly basis. NOTE: It is the contractor’s responsibility to take and dispose of all weeds. Only trash may be placed in city trash receptacles. All other debris (weeds, dirt, dead growth on plants, and other materials) must be removed and disposed elsewhere. 2. Provide weed control in all flower beds, planter areas and walks weekly during the entire contract period. The contractor must notify the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation in advance as to what method (and products) will be used. NOTE: Weed control methods shall be the option of the contractor, whether by pre-emergent, pulling, or chemical application. It is the intent of this bid specification (and the responsibility of the contractor) to keep all flowering beds and mulched areas free of weeds during the entire length of the contract period. 3. Monitor irrigation system weekly and advise the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation of any damage, or if watering schedule changes are needed. 4. Trim all bushes and shrubs monthly to encourage good growth habits and remove any dead or diseased growth. All shrubs and bushes shall also be trimmed away from sidewalks, roadways, as well as road intersections for visibility and so as not to interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic. 5. Fertilizer application shall be provided for the planter beds two times per year – spring and fall. The proposed fertilizer shall be specific to the type of plants existing in the planter beds and shall be applied in accordance with the manufacture’s recommendations. NOTE: All insecticides, pesticides and/or fertilizer treatments must be applied by a Licensed Applicator or Certified Applicator. Documentation showing certification must be submitted at the time of bid submission. 6. Remove old mulch yearly from all flower beds, planters, and any other mulched areas; this shall be done in conjunction with spring flower planting. New mulch of the same coloring shall be installed in all areas, not to exceed 2” to prevent mounding. Bidder is to complete the removal of mulch and the mulching of all areas by the end of June.
