Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Identification & Inventory of Invasive Species within Project Area: a. Current conditions within the project area must be identified and inventoried noting the following: o Scientific & Common Name of all species identified o Prevalence of species: this may be done via a tiered scale (i.e. ‘common’, ‘uncommon’, ‘rare’) o Recommended removal method for each identified species b. Final inventory must be presented to the City of Parkersburg as a Microsoft Excel® workbook (.xlsx file) or comparable spreadsheet file. 2. Removal of Invasive Species within Project Area: a. Firm will remove all identified invasive species using best management practices. o Trees will remain – invasive species attached to and obstructing the growth of the trees (grape vines, etc.) shall be removed. o Equipment associated with the project WILL NOT be kept on the paved portion of the Parkersburg Ohio River Trail during non-work hours. o If a portion of the paved trail must be closed during work hours, the firm will provide adequate signage to properly warn trail-users of the closure. b. This stage will be considered complete when the invasive species have been removed and the project area is prepared for the reintroduction of native plant life. 3. Reintroduction of Native Plant Life: a. Firm will provide the City of Parkersburg with an inventory of native florae planned for the riparian buffer renovation in the form of a spreadsheet document (.xlsx, csv, etc.). o The inventory of native florae will include recommendations regarding long-term maintenance (areas that require annual trimming, mowing, etc.). b. Firm will provide the City of Parkersburg with a site map demonstrating the planned planting locations for the identified florae. o In designing the planting plan, attention should be given to the need for recreational visibility of the Ohio River for pedestrians situated on the Parkersburg Ohio River Trail pathway. o Tall grasses should be planted at the base of the riverbank, while wildflowers and short grasses should be placed closer to the pedestrian pathway. o c. Firm will plant identified vegetation using best practices for riparian restoration projects. d. This stage will be considered complete when native vegetation has been successfully introduced within the area outlined in the map attached to this Request for Proposals.
