Treasure Island Job Corps Center is soliciting bids for a landscaping maintenance services contract. The successful bidder will provide this service for a period of two (2) years, with the ability to provide services to the Center for three (3) out years. Treasure Island Job Corps Center is not obligated to exercise the option years. All interested parties will have to manifest their interest by attending a job walk on 4/30/04, 1:30 pm. At 655 Avenue H, Building 442, San Francisco, CA 94130. Mr. Steve Chan or his designated representative will conduct the walk. All bids are due with a written response via email (
[email protected]), fax 415-705-1839, or regular mail, to the above address by COB on 5/7/04. Please submit your bid using the following format: Contract period 6/1/04 to1/31/05 Annual ____________ Monthly________ Contract period 2/1/05 to1/31/06 Annual_____________Monthly________ Contract period 2/1/06 to1/31/07 Annual_____________Monthly________ Contract period 2/1/07 to1/31/08 Annual_____________Monthly________ Contract period 2/1/08 to1/31/09 Annual_____________Monthly________ Please contact David Imada, Purchasing Supervisor at 415-352-2474 or via email,
[email protected], with any questions. Scope of Work: To provide all insurance, materials, labor and equipment to perform regularly scheduled routine landscaping maintenance for designated areas as described on Exhibit A. Specifications: Lawn Maintenance 1. Lawn mowing – all turf grass will be cut and maintained to a height of 2.5 inches. This height will be increased to 3.5 inches during period of dry, hot weather. All trimmings, debris, and trash caused or discovered during the lawn mowing shall be removed and properly disposed. Lawns will be mowed every two weeks. Mechanical Edging 1. Edge all curbs, walks, and drives using gas powered edgers and/or string trimmers, where applicable. Fertilization 1. Provide and apply a balanced fertilizer to all lawn areas, four times a year or more, to maintain a green, lush appearance. The brand of fertilizer chemical make up is subject to approval by a designated representative of Treasure Island Job Corps Center. Shrubs, Trees and Plant Maintenance 1. Fertilization -Provide and apply a balanced fertilizer to all ornamental ground cover, shrubs, and trees on a semi-annual basis, or as needed to maintain a healthy appearance. Pruning and Trimming 1. Prune/trim all trees, shrubs, and ornamental ground cover as required to maintain health, appearance, and to prevent interference with vehicle and pedestrian traffic, or as directed by the designated Treasure Island Job Corps representative. Pruning/trimming of trees are limited to trees 12 feet in height or less. A Time and Materials quote will be submitted for trees over 12 feet in height that require these types of services. 2. Shrubs and ground cover will be kept free of weeds, trash, debris, and encroachment by other plants/vegetation/weeds 3. Ground cover will be grimed/pruned as required to maintain boundaries and a healthy appearance, or as directed by the designated Treasure Island Job Corps representative. Debris and Property Clean up 1. Debris/trash along curbs, gutters, and parking lot bumpers will be removed and properly disposed, and all sidewalk surfaces, entry ways, and driveways will be air blown or swept clean. Weed Control in non-landscaped areas 1. Remove/prevent weeds from growing in all non-landscaped areas, including but not limited to gravel and asphalt areas. Irrigation and Sprinklers 1. Maintain, repair and manage any existing irrigation or sprinkler systems. Excludes timer systems. Timer and electrical parts will be on a Time and Materials schedule 2. Additionally, some hand watering may be necessary where there is an absence of automatic irrigation systems. This will be discussed during the walk through. Disposal of trimmings and other materials 1. Contractor is responsible for the removal and disposal of all trimmings and waste materials, as required by all applicable governmental agencies and regulations.