The work to be performed shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to administer and manage the weed abatement program and abate weeds along curbs, sidewalks, medians and right of ways in the list of assigned areas provided. Also picking up all trash including cigarettes in all of those areas and the clean-up of the dead and decomposed weeds after treatment has been applied. This is to be done three (3) times a year or as often and as specified by the City of Richmond, Parks and Recreation Department. WORK DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENTS; a) MUST spray to kill all weeds in the listed areas along ALL curbs, sidewalks, medians and right of ways. b) MUST clean all trash including cigarette butts and noticeable trash along areas and locations. c) MUST remove ALL dead and decomposed weeds after treatment. d) MUST follow *RESPONSIBLE SPRAYING PRACTICES while spraying along areas with storm drains and other waterways that could disrupt water quality or cause sanitary issues for our City or County in any capacity. **RESPONSIBLE SPRAYING PRACTICES are defined as follows. ⢠All sprayed areas must be flagged for herbicide use after application. ⢠Curb areas with significant debris such as dirt, silt, sand, or garbage, including cigarettes, must be cleaned before herbicide application. ⢠All spraying must be done a minimum of 6 hours before rainfall to ensure adequate absorption and drying. ⢠Winds may not exceed 12mph during application to prevent drift. ⢠Temperatures must be between 40 and 85 degrees or in accordance with the label of herbicide. ⢠All applicators must wear all recommended PPE based on the toxicity of the herbicide. ⢠Herbicides with toxicity labeling of poison (highly toxic or extremely toxic) are prohibited due to widespread application and potential for contamination. Herbicides with toxicity labeling of danger (moderately toxic) must only be used if a slightly toxic (toxicity label of caution) alternative is ineffective. ⢠Reminder: Any use of herbicide inconsistent with its labeling is a violation of federal law.
