City Of Tuscaloosa Tender

Please Reference The Invitation For Bid Document For Full Detail And Instruction. This Invitation To Bid Is For Ground Maintenance At Seventy-five (75) City Of Tuscaloosa Locations. A Diagram, Photo, And Address Of The Locations Are Listed In The Bid Submissions Pages (pgs. 9-28). The City Reserves The Right To Add Or Remove Locations From This List Throughout The Life Of The Contract. If Locations Are Added, The Awarded Bidder Agrees To Offer Pricing For Added Location That Is Comparable To Similar Locations On This List. Maintenance Requirements: Contractor Agrees To Furnish All Labor, Materials, Tools, Transportation, And Equipment Necessary To Perform Under This Contract. The Frequency Of Maintenance Shall Be At The Sole Discretion Of The City, As Directed By The City Representative. The Grass At Each Of The Facilities Will Be Cut As Needed But Not Less Often Than Twice A Month During Growing Season. During The Off Season (when Grass Growth Begins To Slow/stop), Each Facility Will Be Cut Once Per Month. Leaves Shall Be Removed As Needed But Not Less Often Than Twice A Month. String Trimming Around Shrubbery, Fences, Building Walls Or Any Other Fixtures Shall Be Done In Conjunction With Each Mowing. The City Has The Right To Change The Frequency Of Maintenance At Any Time During The Contract Period. Contractor Shall Cut Grass And Trim Hedges, Shrubs And Trees, Remove All Vines Growing On Fences, Remove Light Tree Limbs, Pick Up Trash, Debris And Leaves In The Areas On And Around City Maintained Grounds. Contractor Shall Edge At The Back Of Curbs Along Sidewalks As Needed No Less Than Once Per Month But May Be Required With Each Mowing If Growing Conditions Require. Contractor Shall Weed Around Shrubbery Or Landscaped Areas As Needed But No Less Than Once Per Month. The Use Of Herbicide To Control Weeds Shall Be Permitted, However, Dead Vegetation Shall Be Removed As Soon As It Is Obvious The Herbicide Has Been Effective. All Fences Shall Be Kept Free Of Weeds, Vines, Seedling Trees Or Any Other Unwanted Vegetation. Depending On The Location, The Outside Fence Line Should Be Cut No Less Than 4-feet In Width, But Not Exceed 15-feet In Width. There Are Three (3) Noted Exceptions That Will Exceed This Range: Martin Spur Water Tank (represented On Bid Item No. 12), Martin Spur Booster Station (represented On Bid Item No. 18), Lift Station No. 55 (represented On Bid Item No. 55). Locations That Are Only Gravel Lots Shall Only Have Weed Control Performed As Needed But No Less Than Once Per Month. Whether The Site Is Cut With A Tractor, Mower, Weed Eater, Or Lawn Mower, The Debris From The Cutting And Cleaning Shall Be Removed Each Time. Contractor Must Remove And Properly Dispose Of All Leaves, Limbs, Trash, Litter And Light Debris On The Property Each Time At Each Location. Contractor May Not Leave Material On Curbside For City Pickup. Contractor Shall Submit A Monthly Schedule To The City Representative Detailing The Dates Services Will Be Performed At Specific Locations During The Month Ahead So That Access To Those Locations May Be Secured And Coordinated By The City Representative. Any Issues That May Prevent You From Your Requirements Need To Be Documented And Reported Promptly. Any Damaged Property Must Be Documented And Reported Promptly.