15-Deliberate and act on options for herbicide applications for the Parks Department

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Selective Treatment - WaterNVaste Water Outfalls Option: A) Herbicide Mix for Application by the Acre 1 '/2 pints AQUAMASTER 1/3% by volume 90/10 SURFACTANT 6.01) Vegetation is defined as broadleaf weeds and grass (excepting Bermudagrass) vines and brush. Elimination of undesirable vegetation growing in designated areas as outlined below shall be controlled to release low growing grasses. 6.02) The optimum rates and combinations of products should be used in strict accordance with their label and the manufacturer's recommendations to best suit the actual needs of the specified areas. The use of the above products is recommended but approved equals may be substituted, but only upon approval of the designated City of Paris official. The herbicide treatment of vegetation, shall consist of a combination of herbicide products which will effectively control undesired vegetation. Any turf that is killed or permanently damaged shall be replanted, by the Contractor, by means of seeding, and growth will be assured. Replanting shall be done at no additional cost to the City. 6.03) The Contractor must be licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture or Texas Structural Pest Control Board in the appropriate categories. Copies of the license or certificates and a listing of the license numbers and licensees shall be submitted with the bid proposal. 6.04) The Contractor shall comply with all pesticide herbicide application requirements as set forth by the Texas Department of Agriculture or Texas Structural Pest Control Board, Federal Environmental Protective Agency requirements; and manufacturer's instructions provided with the chemicals on labels and/or in accompanying brochures. 6.05) Only applicators licensed by the State of Texas Structural Pest Control Board or Texas Department of Agriculture will be allowed to apply herbicide or service the project. - NO EXCEPTIONS. 6.06) The Contractor shall advise the City of Paris, in writing of the herbicides he/she proposes to use in the treatment of vegetation of all types, and shall not proceed with any work until such time as he/she has received written concurrence from the City. 6.07) All equipment used by the Contractor for herbicide application must be inspected and licensed by the Texas Structural Pest Control Board or Texas Department of Agriculture and must comply with all applicable State, Federal and OSHA regulations. The Contractor shall submit a listing of equipment to be used with the bid proposal as a basis for the City of Paris to determine the Contractors ability to perform the work within the time frame specified. „ f.P~