18 - 2024 Annual Grounds Maintenance Bid

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During the growing season, all areas listed below will have maintenance performed on a weekly and biweekly basis or on an *as -needed* basis, as„ .d.et.e..Tmined --- by' the Paris., Cit�,,, fP s.,a_1 __,)1�ointqq for that a ' property. This will include an estimated twenty six (26) mows per year every 7 to 10 days or as needed for all '!A "properties. An estimated seventeen (17) mowings per year every 11 to 21 days, or as needed for'"properties and an estimated twelve (12) mowings per year every three to five weeks for "C" properties. The mowing schedule to be followed is attached. Additional mowings could be requested on any of the individual areas to be mowed. Any partial mow or adjustment ofproperty size, regardless of reason, will reflect a partial payment of same percentage of adjustment. Any adjustment of mowings and payments require separate invoices. The Fountain Plaza and Culbertson tennis court area will be required to be mowed with a push -type mower. This schedule may be adjusted due to weather conditions. *as -needed" is determined by city appointee 2. The City will give three (3) to five (5) days advance notice for mowing any given location when additional mows are needed or any scheduled change. 3. Contractor is responsible for the following: Mow all existing grass or turf on property; weedeat around all fence lines, trees, tables, pavilions, playground equipment or other applicable structures on property; edge all applicable concrete including curb and sidewalks; remove all clippings; blow dust, clippings and leaves off hard surface areas; trim applicable hedges and shrubs on property (per specifications by the city appointee); remove weeds, debris and leaves from any applicable flower beds. The contractor is also responsible for mowing, trimming and leaf control through the summer months and on an as -needed basis through the winter months. 4. Contractor may use subcontractors to perform up to fifty percent (50%) of the contract. Contractor will be solely responsible for supervising said subcontractors and for obtaining insurance coverage for all subcontractors performing work under this contract. All subcontractors and equipment must be approved by the City of Paris prior to any work being performed. Contractor must notify the city appointee as to who their subcontractor is and provide proof of insurance. All litter and debris will be removed by the contractor prior to mowing. No separate pay item will be allowed for litter control. Any paper, cans, or bottles cut or broken during maintenance operations shall be completely removed from the site immediately prior to proceeding with the maintenance of other areas. Contractor is responsible for any cost as result from damage by their employees, equipment orprocedures to facilities during visits. 6. Any area that contains a creek, drainage area or channel shall be mowed or weedeated to conform with t he rest of property. Trimming around trees, shrubs, fences and all other obstructions will be performed using mechanical devices and/or hand labor when necessary. Weeds growing in cracks of curbing, sidewalks, pavestone and or concrete shall be removed by contractor. 7. Sidewalks and other pedestrian areas must be swept or blown clean after each cycle. It cannot be blown into streets or sewers - it must be picked up.