Specifications include, but are not limited to: The University of Connecticut is soliciting proposals from experienced and licensed service providers, to supply and apply fertilizer and weed control treatments, supply spring clean-up, perform start-up and winterization of field irrigations systems, including repairs as needed, and supply weekly maintenance and line-striping to the designated fields at the Storrs and Depot Campus in accordance with the bid specifications, University supplied maps, and the University’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan. The University’s overall turf management strategy is to aggressively establish and sustain healthy turfs and gardens, thereby preventing or diminishing the opportunities for undesirable weeds and pests to take hold. Fewer occurrences of undesirable weeds and pests means lessened response, including lower pesticide use. IPM is a means to deliver effective pest control while at the same time reducing the volume and toxicity of pesticides used and human and environmental exposure to pesticides. The Contractor is to furnish all supervision, labor, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to complete this work in accordance with University’s Pest Management Plan (IPM). Lawn treatments may include but not be limited to fertilization, weed control and lime. Applications will take place approximately four times per year with lime application to be determined. Additional lawn treatments may be requested as necessary. The Contractor shall adequately suppress populations of undesirable weeds, insects that feed primarily on or may otherwise cause harm to outdoor vegetation, herbaceous diseases and ticks.