2011-094 RES APPROVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

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MOWING SPECIFICATIONS 1. 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 determined by the City of Paris appointee for that property. This will include a estimated of twenty six (26) mows per year every 7 to 10 days or as needed for all "A"properties. Seventeen (17) mowings per year every I 1 to 21 days, or as needed for "B" properties and twelve (12) mowings per year every three to five weeks for "C" properties Additional mowings could be requested on any of the individual areas to be mowed. Any partial mow or adjustment of property size will reflect a partial payment of same % of adjustment. The Fountain Plaza will be required to be mowed with a push type mower. This schedule may be adjusted due to weather conditions. 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; weed-eat 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 us as to who their subcontractor is and provide with proof of insurance. 5. 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 or procedures to facilities during visits. 6. Any area that contains a creek, drainage area or channel shall be mowed or weedeated to conform with 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. 8. Mowing and trimming of weeds and grass over the entire area is to be completed to specifications before moving to the next property.