o Spring Lawn Aeration: § Aeration of the grass areas in early spring to improve the lawn’s appearance, usability, and ability to absorb water from irrigation. o Spring Clean Up: § Removal of all debris, weeds, and other unwanted vegetation from lawns, pavement, play areas, and shrub and flower bed areas. Deep edging of tree rings and shrub and flower beds to prevent the grass from growing into the beds. o Spring Irrigation Startup and Adjustments: § Starting up the irrigation system and testing stations for leaks, proper valve operation, clogged nozzles, and broken sprinkler heads. Making minor sprinkler head adjustments to prevent the watering of non-landscaped areas. Pricing for this service should not include repair labor and materials, as the School understands that will be charged separately. o Weekly lawn care from April through October: § Mowing of all lawn areas, trimming around obstacles, and blowing clippings off hard surfaces. Hard edging along cement edges to be done every other week. During any months of drought, mulching to help the lawn areas retain moisture. o Weekly weed and debris removal from April through October: § Remove weeds, garbage, debris, and other unwanted vegetation from shrub and flower beds. o Irrigation Check from April through October: § This work entails the scheduled maintenance of irrigation systems. Throughout the growing season, check system for broken sprinkler heads, poor coverage areas, and season timer adjustments for efficient use of watering. Pricing for this service should not include repair labor and materials, as the School understands that will be charged separately. o Irrigation Repair: § Irrigation repairs must be approved by School in writing before work will be performed at contracted rate. Emergency services should generally be available 24 hours a day. This service should be billed at an hourly rate. May include a regular hourly rate and an emergency hourly rate. Offerors should not include the cost of materials in their proposal, as the School understands that will be charged separately. o Lawn Fertilization: § Round 1: this application provides fertilizer and pre-emergent herbicide. This fertilizer promotes spring green up and adds nutrients coming out of winter dormancy. Pre-emergent herbicide helps prevent crabgrass and other broadleaf annual weeds. § Round 2: this application provides a maintenance dose of fertilizer and broadleaf weed control. § Round 3: this application provides a balanced slow-release summer fertilizer and weed control to maintain the color of lawn and control weeds. § Round 4: this application provides a nutrient rich fertilizer to maintain color and health through the end of the season. This application must also provide broadleaf weed control on an as needed basis. o Lawn Insecticide: § Round 1: this application provides Insecticide for the lawn. § Round 2: if needed. o Fall Clean Up: § Removal of leaves from lawns, shrub beds, pavement, play areas, and roadways to prevent smothering of grass and groundcovers as well as excessive clumping. This service is to be performed in November. Due to weather patterns and leaf drop timing, this service could be performed during late October upon approval of the School. o Fall Lawn Aeration: § Aeration of the grass areas in early spring to improve the lawn’s appearance, usability, and ability to absorb water from irrigation. o Irrigation Winterization: § Shut down water supply to the irrigation system and blow out residual water with compressed air. All main water supply valves, remote valves, and controllers will be accessible for this service. School acknowledges that winterization service does not guarantee against winter damage but understands that it greatly reduces the risk. In the event of winter freeze damage occurring, repair costs must be warrantied up to the cost of the winterization service. o Snow Removal: § Snow removal (when snow accumulation is 2” or more) from sidewalks, parking lot, and playground hardscape areas on day of snowstorm. Offerors should bill this service out on a price per push rate. o Application of Ice Melt or Salt: § Application of ice melt or salt on sidewalks, parking lot, and playground hardscape areas on day of snowstorm (when snow accumulation is 2” or more) and as necessary afterwards. Offerors should bill this service out on a price per bag rate.
