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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPROJECT PLAN - BID FORM CITY OF WATERLOO LEISURE SERVICES COMMISSION 2013 RIGHT-OF-WAY MOWING The Waterloo Leisure Services Commission is seeking bids for 2013 RIGHT-OF-WAY MOWING. BID REQUEST Sealed bids are due 12:00 NOON, Monday, April 15, 2013, to the City Clerk at her office at City Hall, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, IA 50703. Bids must be submitted on the Waterloo Leisure Services Bid Form. Bids will be opened in open Council meeting to be held in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Waterloo, Iowa on Monday, April 15, 2013, at 5:30 PM. The City of Waterloo reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids. When submitting bid, please note on the lower, left-hand corner of envelope: Waterloo Leisure Services Commission 2013 RIGHT-OF-WAY MOWING All work to meet City of Waterloo codes. Questions, please contact JB Bolger, Golf & Downtown Area Maintenance Manager, at Leisure Services, 291-4370, Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CITY OF WATERLOO,IOWA LEISURE SERVICES COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On Proposed Specifications and the NOTICE TO BIDDERS for 2013 RIGHT-OF-WAY MOWING RECEIVING OF BIDS Sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, at her office in City Hall, Waterloo, Iowa, on Monday, April 15, 2013, until 12:00 NOON., for the 2013 RIGHT-OF-WAY MOWING as described in the plans and specifications now on file in the City Clerk's office and the Waterloo Leisure Services Commission office. OPENING OF BIDS All proposals received for the RIGHT-OF-WAY MOWING will be opened in open Council meeting to be held in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Waterloo, Iowa, on Monday, April 15, 2013, at 5:30 p.m., and the proposals will be referred to the Waterloo Leisure Services Commission for recommendation of award. PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Waterloo City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed specifications and form of contract for the 2013 RIGHT-OF-WAY MOWING at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2013. The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers in Waterloo City Hall. The contract documents are on file in the City Clerk's office, 715 Mulberry St. and the Waterloo Leisure Services Commission office, 1101 Campbell Ave., Waterloo, Iowa, for public examination. Any person interested may file written objection with the City Clerk before the date set for the hearing or appear and make objection at the meeting. SCOPE OF WORK The Contractor shall provide all labor and materials necessary to mow the designated right-of-way areas in accordance with these plans and specifications. CONTRACT PERIOD The period of time covered under this proposed contract shall be the 2013 growing season (approximately May 1, 2013, through October 15, 2013). NOTICE TO BIDDERS Page 1 of 3 PROPOSALS SUBMITTED All bids must be submitted on forms supplied by the Waterloo Leisure Services Commission. The bidder shall bid on a per unit price (WITH EACH "Option"treated as a separate unit) as shown on the Bid Form. Each unit should be bid as a stand-alone item and not merely as a component of a total bid package that includes all options together. BID SECURITY REQUIRED All bids must be accompanied, in a separate envelope, by a certified or cashier's check drawn on an Iowa bank chartered under the laws of the United States, or a certified share draft drawn on a Credit Union in Iowa chartered under the laws of the United States, or a bid bond payable to the City of Waterloo, Iowa, in the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00), which certified check, certified share draft, or bid bond will be held as security that the Bidder will enter into a Contract for the mowing work and will furnish the required bonds, and in case the successful bidder shall fail or refuse to enter into the Contract and furnish the required bonds, the bid security may be retained by said City as agreed liquidated damages. If Bid Bond is used, it must be signed by both the bidder and the surety or the surety's agent. Signature of surety's agent must be supported by accompanying Power of Attorney. CONTRACT AWARD The Leisure Services Commission has divided the mowing contract into seven (7) areas as indicated on the Bid Form. Each is severable from the others and may be the subject of a separate contract. The City shall award one or more Contracts to the responsible Bidder(s) whose bid, conforming to the Specifications and without regard to whether the bid is made on a per-Option or a total basis, is most advantageous to the City and the Waterloo Leisure Services Commission, price and other factors considered. The City reserves the right to award a contract for any single Option, any combination of Options, or all Options together. The intention is not to award the contract at the time of bid opening, but to award the contract after review of bids and bidder information by the City and Waterloo Leisure Services Commission such that the award is made within thirty (30) days after bid opening. The City reserves the right to waive any and all parts of a specific bid. BOND The successful Bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond, within ten (10) days after notification of acceptance of the bid, in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). The Bond is to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the City Council and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor and protect and save harmless the City from claims of any kind caused by the operation of the Contractor. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM The successful Bidder and any subcontractors will be required to execute and have approved an Affirmative Actions Program or Update before beginning work on the project, if they have been awarded an aggregate of$10,000 in city projects during the current calendar year. NOTICE TO BIDDERS Page 2 of 3 METHOD OF PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR Payment to the contractor for services performed shall be paid on a monthly basis. Payments shall be based on the actual number of acres mowed the previous period. A detailed bill of completed work must be received by the Waterloo Leisure Services Commission before payment can be made. Actual number of acres mowed must agree with numbers recorded by the Leisure Services Commission. Published pursuant to the provision of Division VI of Chapter 384 the City Code of Iowa and upon order of the City Council of said Waterloo, Iowa, on the day of , 2013 City of Waterloo, Iowa, Suzy Schares, City Clerk NOTICE TO BIDDERS Page 3 of 3 CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA Waterloo Leisure Services INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS I. EXPLANATIONS TO BIDDERS Any explanation desired by a bidder regarding the meaning or interpretation of the Notice to Bidders, Plans, Specifications, etc., must be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach bidders before submission of their bids. Any interpretation made will be in the form of an amendment of the Notice to Bidders, Plans, Specifications, etc., and will be furnished to all prospective bidders. Its receipt by the bidder must be acknowledged in the space provided on the Proposal Form or by letter or telegram received before the time set for opening of bids. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of the contract will not be binding. II. PROPOSALS SUBMITTED All bids must be submitted on forms supplied by the Waterloo Leisure Services. Before submitting a bid, each bidder shall carefully examine the drawings (if any), read the specifications and all other contract documents and visit the site of the work. Each bidder shall be fully informed, prior to the bidding, as to all existing conditions and limitations under which the work is to be performed and shall include in this bid a sum to cover the cost of all items necessary to perform the work as set forth in the contract documents. No allowance will be made to any bidder because of lack of such examination or knowledge. The submission of a bid shall be construed as conclusive evidence that the bidder has made such examination. The bidder's attention is directed to the fact that all applicable state laws, municipal ordinances and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over the project shall apply to the Contract throughout and they shall be deemed to be included in the Contract the same as though herein written out in full. III. LATE BIDS AND MODIFICATIONS OR WITHDRAWALS Bids and modifications or withdrawals thereof received at the office designated in the Notice to Bidders after the exact time set for closing of bids will not be considered. However, a modification which is received from an otherwise successful bidder, and which makes the terms of the bid more favorable to the City, will be considered at any time it is received and may thereafter be accepted. Bids may be withdrawn by written or telegraphic request received from bidders prior to the time set for closing of bids. IV. PUBLIC OPENING OF BIDS Bids will be publicly opened at the specified time and place for opening in the Notice to Bidders. Their content will be made public for the information of bidders and others interested who may be present either in person or by representative. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS PAGE 1 OF 3 V. COLLUSIVE AGREEMENTS A. Each bidder submitting a bid shall execute and include with the bid, a Non-Collusion Affidavit in the form herein provided,to the effect that he has not colluded with any other person, firm, or corporation in regard to any bid submitted. B. Each bidder submitting a bid shall have each proposed subcontractor, if any, execute and include with the bid, a Non-Collusion Affidavit in the form herein provided,to the effect that he has not colluded with any other person, firm, or corporation in regard to any bid submitted. Before executing any subcontract, the successful bidder shall submit the name of any proposed subcontractor for approval by the City. VI. MBE/WBE CONTRACT COMPLIANCE PROGRAM All Bidders have the responsibility to comply with the City of Waterloo MBE/WBE Contract Compliance Program. City of Waterloo Contract Compliance: Rudy D. Jones, Director Community Development Board 620 Mulberry Street Suite 202 Waterloo, Iowa 50703 (319)291-4429 VII. EMPLOYMENT AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY To the greatest extent feasible, suppliers, subcontractors, and low income workers owning businesses or living in the Waterloo area must be given priority in supplying materials, bidding for subcontract work, or applying for employment by the contractor on this project. Opportunities for training and for employment arising in connection with this project, shall to the greatest extent feasible be made available to lower income persons residing in the project area. The Contract area is the City of Waterloo. The City of Waterloo will require the contractor to document his efforts in securing lower income workers living in the project area and in purchasing supplies from, and awarding subcontracts to, businesses owned by persons residing in the project area. VIII. STATEMENT OF BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS Each Bidder shall, upon request of the Waterloo Leisure Services, submit on the form furnished a statement of the Bidder's qualifications, his/her experience record in completing the type of project proposed, and equipment available for the work contemplated; and when requested, a detailed financial statement. The Waterloo Leisure Services shall have the right to take such steps as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform obligations under the Contract; and the Bidder shall furnish the Waterloo Leisure Services all such information and data for this purpose as it may request. The right is reserved to reject any bid where an investigation of the available evidence or information does not satisfy the Waterloo Leisure Services that the Bidder is qualified to carry out properly the terms of the Contract. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS PAGE 2 OF 3 IX. EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT, BOND,AND CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE A. Subsequent to the award and within ten(10) days after the prescribed forms are presented for signature, the successful bidder shall execute and deliver to the City, an agreement in the form included in the contract documents in such number of copies as the City, may require. B. Having satisfied all conditions of award as set forth elsewhere in these documents, the successful bidder shall, within the period specified in paragraph "A" above, furnish a surety bond in a penal sum not less than the amount of the contract as awarded, as security for the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all persons, firms, or corporations to whom the contractor may become legally indebted for labor, materials,tools, equipment, or services of any nature including utility and transportation services, employed or used by him/her in performing the work. The bond shall protect and save harmless the City and Waterloo Leisure Services from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operations of the contractor and shall also guarantee the maintenance of the contract improvements for the period stated in the Notice of Hearing from and after completion of said improvements and their acceptance by the City and the Waterloo Leisure Services. Such bond shall be in the same form as that included in the contract documents and shall bear the same date as, or a date subsequent to that of the agreement. The current Power of Attorney for the person who signs for any surety company shall be attached to such bond. C. The successful bidder shall, within the period specified in paragraph "A" above, furnish a certificate of insurance for approval in amounts of not less than the amounts specified in the General Conditions. The certificate of insurance shall be furnished in such number of copies as the City of Waterloo may require. The City of Waterloo shall be named as an "Additional Named Insured." The contractor shall similarly submit his subcontractor's certificates of insurance in the amounts for approval before each commences work. The contractor shall carry or require that there be Worker's Compensation insurance for all his employees and those of his subcontractors engaged in work at the site, in accordance with State Worker's Compensation Laws. D. The failure of the successful bidder to execute such agreement and to supply the required bond or bonds within ten(10) days after the prescribed forms are presented for signature, or within such extended period as the City, may grant, based upon reasons determined sufficient by the City, may either award the contract to the next lowest responsible bidder or re-advertise for bids, and may charge against the bidder the difference between the amount of the bid and the amount for which a contract for the work is subsequently executed, irrespective of whether the amount thus due exceeds the amount of the bid guaranty. If a more favorable bid is received by re-advertising,the defaulting bidder shall have no claim against the City or Waterloo Leisure Services for a refund. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS PAGE 3 OF 3 CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA Waterloo Leisure Services GENERAL CONDITIONS Definitions Whenever used in any of the Contract Documents, these terms shall be defined as follows: Contract - means the Contract or Agreement executed by and between the City of Waterloo and the Contractor. Owner or Local Public Agency (LPA) -means the Waterloo Leisure Services. Contractor-means the person, firm or corporation entering into the Contract with the City of Waterloo, to maintain City of Waterloo Right Of Ways and/or properties as described in the Specifications provided. Contract Documents -means and shall include the following: Executed Contract or Agreement, Addenda(if any), Invitation for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Signed copy of Bid, General Conditions, Special Conditions, Specifications, and (Plans or Drawings when required). Superintendence by Contractor Except where the Contractor is an individual and gives personal superintendence to the work, the Contractor shall provide a competent superintendent, satisfactory to the Waterloo Leisure Services/City of Waterloo, on the work site at all times during working hours with full authority of the Contractor. The Contractor shall also provide an adequate staff to properly coordinate and expedite the work. The Contractor shall lay out and be responsible for all work executed under this Contract. The Contractor shall verify all figures and elevations before proceeding with the work and will be held responsible for any error resulting from failure to do so. Other Contracts The City of Waterloo may award or may have awarded other Contracts for additional work, and the Contractor shall cooperate fully with other Contractors, by scheduling work under this Contract with that to be performed under other Contracts as may be directed by the Waterloo Leisure Services/City of Waterloo. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act which will interfere with the performance of work by any other Contractor as scheduled. GENERAL CONDITIONS PAGE 1 OF 3 Fitting and Coordination of the Work The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper fitting of all work and for the coordination of the operations of all Subcontractors engaged upon this Contract. The Contractor shall be prepared to guarantee to each Subcontractor the locations and measurements which they may require for the fitting of their work to all surrounding work. Care of Work The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to person or property that occur as a result of negligence in connection with the execution of work and shall be reasonable for the proper care and protection of all materials delivered and work performed until completion and final acceptance by the Waterloo Leisure Services. The Contractor shall avoid damage to existing sidewalks, streets, curbs, pavements, structures, and utilities except those which are to be replaced or removed. Any damage caused by the Contractor's operation shall be completely repaired at no expense to the Owner. General Requirements The Contractor shall be responsible for being informed as to all existing conditions and limitations under which the work is to be performed. No extra allowance will be made because of lack of such examination or knowledge. The Contractor shall not disturb existing walks, drives, parking areas, trees, shrubs, or turf areas outside the limits of the project. If disturbed, these items shall be replaced by the Contractor at no cost to the Owner. Trees and shrubs located in or near the project area shall be protected by the Contractor from damage by workers and mowing equipment. The City Forester will determine the extent of protection necessary for the trees. Permits and Codes The Contractor shall give all notices required by, and comply with all applicable municipal and state laws, ordinances and codes. GENERAL CONDITIONS PAGE 2 OF 3 Liability Insurance The Contractor shall carry liability insurance which shall save the City harmless and protect the public and any person from injury sustained by the reason of the prosecution of the work or the handling or storing of materials therefore, and said Contractor shall also carry insurance which shall meet the requirements of the Iowa Worker's Compensation Law. Liability Insurance The Contractor shall carry liability insurance which shall save the City harmless and protect the public and any person from injury sustained by the reason of the prosecution of the work or the handling or storing of materials therefore, and said Contractor shall also carry insurance which shall meet the requirements of the Iowa Worker's Compensation Law. Before the work shall be started on this contract, the Contractor shall furnish the City Clerk/Finance Manager with proper affidavit or affidavits executed by representatives of duly qualified insurance companies, evidencing that said insurance company or companies have issued liability insurance policies, effective during the life of the contract, or for a period of at least ten (10) days following the filing of written notice of cancellation, protecting the public and any person from injuries or damages sustained by reason of carrying on the work involved in the contract. The affidavit shall specifically evidence the following forms of insurance protection: a. Public liability insurance covering all operations performed by persons directly employed by the Contractor. b. Public liability insurance covering all operations performed by any subcontractor to whom a portion of the work may have been assigned. c. Public liability insurance covering all work upon the project performed by any independent contractor working under the direction of either the principal contractor or a subcontractor. d. Motor vehicle bodily injury liability insurance and property damage liability insurance on all motor vehicles employed on the work, whether owned by the contractor or by other persons, firms, or corporations. e. The minimum protection shall be as follows: Comprehensive General Liability Insurance Bodily Injury(including wrongful death) $5,000,000.00 per person Aggregate, Products and Completed Operations $5,000,000.00 Property Damage $5,000,000.00 per accident Comp. Auto Bodily Injury $5,000,000.00 per person Property Damage $5,000,000.00 per occurrence The Contractor shall have the City of Waterloo, Iowa, named as an "Additional Named Insured" in the amount of$5,000,000.00 liability for bodily injury(including wrongful death) and property damage. A certificate or a policy, if requested, shall be filed with the Owner. All certificates and/or policies of insurance furnished by the Contractor to be filed with the City Clerk/Finance Manager shall include the name and address of the agency issuing the same. It shall be required that the City Clerk/Finance Manager be notified by registered mail of the cancellation or expiration of the above insurance. Removal of Debris, Cleaning, Etc. The Contractor shall periodically, or as directed during the progress of the work, remove and legally dispose of all surplus excavated material and debris, and keep the project area reasonably clean. Upon completion of the work the Contractor shall remove all temporary construction facilities, debris and unused materials provided for the work and put the whole site of the work in a neat and clean condition. GENERAL CONDITIONS PAGE 3 OF 3 CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA WATERLOO LEISURE SERVICES COMMISSION SPECIFICATIONS for 2013 RIGHT-OF-WAY MOWING SCOPE OF WORK The Contractor shall provide all labor and material necessary to mow the designated right-of-way and other turf areas in accordance with these specifications. RIGHT-OF-WAY AREAS The following are the right-of-way areas to be mowed. Included in the mowing areas are medians, shoulders, ditches, and frontage areas. The acreages listed are approximate only and shall be verified by the bidder. Broadway St. (22 acres) Parker St. to Airport Blvd. Dubuque Road (22 acres) Nevada St. to Evansdale city limits San Marnan Dr. (48 Acres) West 4th to Texas St. US 218 corridor (52 acres) US 63 interchange to San Marnan Dr. Highway 20 overpasses (7 acres) Hammond Ave.,Kimball Ave.,Ansborough Ave.,W.4th St. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. (23 acres) Franklin St. to Idaho Police Training Center (2.6 acres) Martin Luther King & Elk Run Rd Greenhill Road (28 acres) Cedar Falls city limits to US 218 interchange University Avenue (13 acres) Midway Dr. to US 63 Virden Creek Waterway (2 acres) Corner of East 4th&Arlington St. to East Mullan Ave. (Hwy 63) Crossroads Boulevard (1.5 acres) Medians on Crossroads Blvd and the five entrance roads into Crossroads Blvd. (Flammang Dr, Pennys St, Sears St, Bopp St, Grimm St) FAIRVIEW CEMETERY The following area shall be mowed on a biweekly basis from approximately May 1 to October 15 for a maximum of 15 mowings, depending on holidays. The actual number of mowings will be based on growing conditions and budget restraints. Fairview Cemetery (7 acres) Corner of Fairview Ave. & Conger St. VIRDEN CREEK WATERWAY The following area shall be mowed monthly May 1 to October 15 (maximum of 6 mowings). The actual number of mowings shall be based on growing conditions and budget restraints. Virden Creek Waterway (2 acres) from corner of East 4th Street&Arlington St. to East Mullan Ave (Hwy 63). This area includes 3380 linear feet of fencing, to be trimmed one foot on each side of fence line to match the height and appearance of surrounding vegetation. Page 1 of 4 SITE CLEAN-UP Prior to each mowing the Contractor shall remove all trash and debris including paper, branches, rocks, and other portable objects. All trash and debris shall be legally disposed of, off site, at no additional expense to the Leisure Services Commission. Additionally, the contractor shall be responsible for cleaning up and repairing all damage created by snow plow& snow removal operations. This includes adding soil and seeding damaged areas as needed. To include the responsibility for legally disposing of animal carcasses by contacting Animal Control at 235-5335, or after hours emergency at 231-2038. SCHEDULING OF WORK Areas to be mowed shall be divided into categories for type and frequency of mowing. The listed schedules are for bid purposes only. The Leisure Services Commission may add or delete mowing of areas based on growing conditions and budget restraints. The following right-of-way areas shall be mowed on a weekly basis from approx. May 1 to June 15 (maximum 6 mowings) and biweekly basis from June 15 to October 15 (maximum of 9 mowings). 1) Greenhill Road 2) San Marnan Dr. 48 Acres (medians, north& south frontage from West 4th to Texas St.) (See aerial photos to changes along Sunnyside GC) NEW FOR 2013: DO NOT MOW along Sunnyside Country Club Golf Course from Galactic Dr. to designated point on the back side of development near Kamile Ct. This right-of-way has been sold for new residential development along Sunnyside Country Club. (See aerial photos of areas to be mowed) NEW FOR 2012: DO NOT MOW: Median at West San Marnan Dr. &Nicki St. { ADDED IN 2011: Right of Way behind Dicks Sporting Goods and adjacent stores to be mowed from the road all the way down to the back of the buildings. (Full width of the right of way.) NOTE: ditch areas include all R.O.W. property from edge of pavement to private property line) 3) University Ave. 4) US 218 corridor—Mow approx. 20 foot wide path along fence line, from San Marnan Dr. going north on the east side of the on ramp to just past Scott Page 2 of 4 Jordan Electric, and from San Marnan Dr. going north on the west side of the off ramp to Exit Sign 72. 5) Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. (23 acres from Franklin St. to Idaho St.) 6) Police Training Center (2.6 acres Martin Luther King &Elk Run Rd) The following right-of-way areas shall be mowed on a biweekly basis from approximately May 1 to August 15, and monthly from August 15 to October 15, for a maximum of 10 mowings based on growing conditions and budget restraints. 1) Broadway St 2) Dubuque Rd. 3) Hwy 20 overpasses The following right-of-way areas shall be mowed on a biweekly basis from approximately May 1 to August 15, and monthly from August 15 to October 15, for a maximum of 15 mowings (depending on holidays) based on growing conditions and budget restraints. 1) Fairview Cemetery (Corner of Fairview Ave. & Conger St.) The following right-of-way areas shall be mowed on a monthly basis from approximately May 1 to October 15. Mowings based on growing conditions and budget restraints. 1) Virden Creek Waterway (E 4th to E. Mullan) GRASS CUTTING Grass shall be cut to an even height of four inches (4"). Grass cutting shall be accomplished in a manner so as not to result in scalping, bunching, rutting, uneven or rough cutting. All scalping, bunching, rutting or uneven cutting shall be promptly remedied by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Leisure Services Commission with no additional cost to the Leisure Services Commission. Grass clippings shall not be blown onto road surfaces in accordance with applicable laws and City ordinances. In areas such as narrow medians clippings shall be bagged or mulched straight down. Ultimately clippings may not land on any road surfaces. TRIMMING Along with each mowing, the Contractor shall trim around trees, shrubs, poles, fences, and other objects to match the height and appearance of the surrounding vegetation. Vegetation growing over curb and sidewalk edges shall be trimmed. This shall include trimming around any additional plant materials that may be installed as new landscaping. Use of herbicides to reduce trimming requirements shall be allowed with prior authorization from the Leisure Services Commission and applied by qualified state approved person with commercial applicator license. DAMAGE PROTECTION The Contractor shall avoid damage to existing sidewalks, streets, curbs, pavements, structures, signs, mailboxes, fences, benches, utilities, and other fixtures. Any damage caused by the Contractor shall be completely repaired at no additional cost to the Leisure Services Commission. Page 3 of 4 All work shall be done in a manner so as not to result in damage to trees or shrubs. At no time shall any mowing or trimming equipment come in contact with any tree or shrub. Any tree or shrub damaged by the Contractor shall be replaced at the direction of the City Forester with no additional cost to the Leisure Services Commission. The Contractor shall avoid damage to turfgrass and underlying soil and grade. Any rutting and related turf loss and erosion damage shall be promptly remedied by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Leisure Services Commission with no additional cost to the Leisure Services Commission. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to protect pedestrians and motorists from personal injury and property damage. All equipment safety guards shall remain intact and serviceable. The Contractor shall carry liability insurance as detailed in the GENERAL CONDITIONS to cover any damage claims. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT The Contractor shall have sufficient and proper equipment to perform all work in a safe and timely manner. Types of equipment required for this contract: Line trimmers Walk-behind mowers Commercial rotary front mowers (60"-72" deck) Bagging/mulching mowers Utility tractors with Landpride or comparable 14' to 22' tow-behind mowers Four wheel drive slope running tractor/mower Equipment listed on the Bid Form will be reviewed by Leisure Services Commission to determine whether it is adequate for this mowing contract. Page 4 of 4 I I +-- 4 F C'' i 110, A. ''' s.« . ���e'����•� • ;..c _ 1 I, 4kik kik �I a T 111 O , iiiii 4 1 c , , 1, 1 ' ,- , Ill 3 ,* g \ 4 ,44 ' S orgt co _., 1 pi i c.) 0 J all s 111111S 1 I i \ r- s .1 d I 4 * t L p 1 y „ 6. L cT3 kill , -Z."' ' .,,,,.. ' . " \ ... //// i I - SqWMa ralf4 .y -.. y� _- _ 'o iiEDijls2 , U gtai;;g 1, :ig .. I s =.eas'kL t€