Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. General - Routine Maintenance: The work will consist of managing the landscape of multiple Yuma County and Sheriff's Office buildings. The landscape consists of grass, shrubs, and trees. The type of work includes: mowing of grass, trimming of shrubs and trees, pickup/removal of weeds and trash, fertilization and re-seeding. It also includes setting irrigation times and repairing sprinklers damaged to avoid disruption to plant growth. The scheduling of work shall be such that the landscaping maintains a neat appearance year round. The proposal shall include visits to the sight for reviewing and discussing issues. The work includes the furnishing of all supplies, material, labor, tools, transportation, and equipment necessary to maintain the areas as described herein. The contractor shall provide the County with names and telephone numbers of all on-call supervisory personnel. These on-call supervisory personnel shall assist the County project owner in making random onsite inspections and in coordinating other operation requirements. 2. Trash, Debris, and Manual Weed Removal: The trash, debris, and weed removal shall occur every time the grass is mowed. All unpaved areas outside of the grass areas, but within the property boundaries, shall be cleared of weeds and other undesirable vegetation. Debris shall be removed from perimeter fences. All trash, debris, and weeds are to be disposed of in a landfill accepting such waste. Any costs involved with use of landfills shall be the Contractor's responsibility. 3. Watering: Watering is to use exiting irrigation system. Watering of grass areas shall be at intervals necessary to maintain a uniform healthy and sturdy growth. All shrubs, trees, and plants are to be watered three times a week during the summer months and once a week during the winter months as long as the existing irrigation control system permits it. 4. Mowing and Edging: Grassed areas are to be mowed, edged, and trimmed so as to keep the landscape in neat appearance. The grass is to be mowed and maintained between 1" and 3" at all times unless otherwise approved through a contract amendment. No grass should be allowed to encroach on surrounding sidewalks or walkways and is to be removed or cut back from encroachment. 5. Sprinkler/Irrigation System Adjustment and Repair: The sprinkler/irrigation systems are to be operated by the contractor in the manner in which it was designed to function. Repairs to damaged parts because of landscaping work is to be the financial responsibility of the contractor. Adjustments and repairs to the system are to be performed as necessary to keep the system maintained and operational. All deteriorating, damaged, and worn parts are to be replaced as necessary. Sprinkler systems shall be maintained in a condition that provides maximum coverage of the landscaped basins. Overlapping of sprinkler ranges is required to obtain maximum coverage. Systems shall be checked and adjusted periodically to prevent over spraying and creating a nuisance and/or damage to surrounding private property owners. The contractor must submit a proposal that includes material and labor for repairs to the system that are not caused by landscape damage but rather an improvement to the system. The repair/ improvement proposal shall not be a part of this proposal.
