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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTruGreen L.P. Agreement For Chemical Services Tuscawilla, Town Center, Oak Forest 2010 03 26 AGREEMENT FOR CHEMICAL SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT FOR CHEMICAL SERVICES ( "Agreement ") is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, a Florida municipal corporation ( "City "), located at 1 126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708, and TruGreen, L.P., a Foreign Limited Partnership, authorized to conduct business in Florida ( "Service Provider "), located at 860 Ridge Lake Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38120. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, City wishes to obtain Chemical Services for Tuskawilla Road ROW, Town Center Phl ROW, and Oak Forest Entrances for Bid# ITB 004 /10 /SR on a continuing basis; and WHEREAS, Service Provider participated in the selection and negotiation process; and WHEREAS, Service Provider is willing to provide such Chemical Services for Tuskawilla Road ROW, Town Center Phl ROW, and Oak Forest Entrances for the City under the terms and conditions stated herein. NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties covenant and agree as follows: 1.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS 1.1 Recitals. The foregoing recitals are deemed to be true and accurate and are fully incorporated herein by reference. 1.2 Engagement. The City hereby engages Service Provider and Service Provider agrees to perform the Services outlined in this Agreement for the stated fee arrangement. No prior or present agreements or representations shall be binding upon any of the parties hereto unless incorporated in this Agreement. 1.3 Due Diligence. Service Provider acknowledges that it has investigated prior to the execution of this Agreement and satisfied itself as to the conditions affecting the Services, the availability of materials and labor, the cost thereof, the requirements to obtain necessary insurance as set forth herein, and the steps necessary to complete the Services within the time set forth herein. Service Provider warrants unto the City that it has the competence and abilities to carefully and faithfully complete the Services within the time set forth herein. Service Provider will perform its Services with due and reasonable diligence consistent with sound professional practices. 2.0 TERM AND DEFINITIONS 2.1 This contract shall be for a term of twelve (12) months commencing on May 1, 2010 and terminating on April 30, 2011. By mutual agreement of both parties hereto, the term of this Agreement may be extended for two (2) additional one year terms, provided the City determines, in its discretion, that Service Provider has adequately performed during the previous term of this Agreement. In the event this contract is extended, the contract price may be adjusted to allow for consumer price increases based on Bureau of Labor and Statistics - Producer Price Index not to exceed 2 (two) percent. The adjustment will be based on the annual contract period from the same period of the previous year and calculated prior to renewal. The Agreement may be canceled in whole or part by the City or the Service Provider, upon giving at least (30) days written notice prior to cancellation; EXCEPT that non - performance on the part of the Service Provider will be grounds for immediate termination. Unless otherwise provided in said notice, all work being performed by Service Provider at the time of receipt of the notice shall immediately cease and no further work shall be provided by Service Provider under this Agreement. 2.2 Definitions. The following words and phrases used in this Agreement shall have the following meaning ascribed to them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: a. "Agreement" or "Contract" shall be used interchangeably and shall refer to this Agreement, as amended from time to time, which shall constitute authorization for the Service Provider to provide the maintenance services approved by the City. b. "Effective Date" shall be the date on which the last signatory hereto shall execute this Agreement, and it shall be the date on which this Agreement shall go into effect. The Agreement shall not go into effect until said date. c. "Service Provider" shall mean TruGreen, L.P., a Foreign Limited Partnership, and its principals, officers, employees, and agents. d. "Public Record" shall have the meaning given in Section 119.011(1), Florida Statutes. e. "Work" or "Services" shall be used interchangeably and shall include the performance of the work agreed to by the parties in this Agreement. f. "City Project Manager" or "Designated Representative" or "Project Director" shall mean the Urban Beautification Services Manager for the City, or his designee, who is to provide the general administration of the Agreement. 3.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES 3.1 Service Provider shall provide those Chemical Services for Tuskawilla Road ROW, Town Center Phl ROW, and Oak Forest Entrances, for the City of Winter Springs, as set forth in the "Scope of Work," attached hereto as Exhibit `A' and fully incorporated herein by this reference, including the furnishing of all labor, equipment, tools, materials, incidentals and the performing of all operations necessary as described in the Project Manual for City of Winter Springs RFP 004 /10 /SR. 4.0 CHANGES IN THE SCOPE OF WORK 4.1 City may make changes in the Services at any time by giving written notice to Service Provider. If such changes increase (additional services) or decrease or eliminate any amount of Work, City and Service Provider will negotiate any change in total cost or schedule modifications. If the City and the Service Provider approve any change, the Contract will be modified in writing to reflect the changes. All change orders shall be authorized in writing by City's and Service Provider's designated representative. 4.2 All of City's amendments thereto shall be performed in strict accordance with the terms of this Agreement insofar as they are applicable. 5.0 SCHEDULE 5.1 Service Provider shall perform services in conformance with the schedule reasonably established by the City Project Manager. Service Provider shall complete all of said services in a timely manner and will keep City apprized of the status of work on at least a monthly basis or as otherwise reasonably requested by the City. Should Service Provider fall behind on the established schedule, it shall employ such resources so as to comply with the schedule. 5.2 No extension for completion of services shall be granted to Service Provider without City's prior written consent. 6.0 METHODS OF PAYMENT FOR SERVICES AND EXPENSES OF SERVICE PROVIDER 6.1 Compensation. For the Services provided pursuant to the Agreement, the City agrees to pay Service Provider a sum not to exceed $7,151.92 (Seven Thousand One Hundred and Fifty -Two and 92/100 Dollars). If this Agreement is extended, the total annual amount paid to Service Provider shall not exceed the above mentioned number adjusted by the Producer Price Index as set forth in paragraph 2.1 of this Agreement. 6.2 Additional Services. From time to time during the term of this Agreement, City may request that Service Provider perform additional Services not required under the Project Manual. For those additional services agreed upon by the City and Service Provider in writing, City agrees to pay Service Provider a total amount equal to that mutually agreed upon by the parties in writing. 6.3 Payment. Upon receipt of a proper invoice from Service Provider, the City agrees to pay the Service Provider the invoice amount providing said amount accurately reflects the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Invoices may only be submitted on a monthly basis unless otherwise agreed by the City. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the City, there shall be no other compensation paid to the Service Provider and its principals, employees, and independent professional associates and consultants in the performance of Work under this Agreement. The City agrees to make all payments due within thirty (30) days of receipt of a proper invoice delivered by Service Provider. The Service Provider may only bill the City for actual work performed. 7.0 RIGHT TO INSPECTION 7.1 City or its affiliates shall at all times have the right to review or observe the services performed by Service Provider. 7.2 No inspection, review, or observation shall relieve Service Provider of its responsibility under this Agreement. 8.0 AUDIT AND INSPECTIONS All Service Provider's records with respect to any matters covered by this Agreement shall be made available to the City, at any time during normal business hours, as often as the City deems necessary, to audit, examine, and make excerpts or transcripts of all relevant data. Any deficiencies noted in audit reports must be fully cleared by the Service Provider within thirty (30) days after receipt by the Service Provider. Failure of the Service Provider to comply with the above audit requirements will constitute a material breach of this Agreement and may result, at the sole discretion of the City, in the withholding of payment for services provided under this Agreement. 9.0 PROFESSIONALISM AND STANDARD OF CARE 9.1 Service Provider shall do, perform and carry out in a professional manner all Services required to be performed by this Agreement. Service Provider shall also use the degree of care and skill in performing the Services that are ordinarily exercised under similar circumstances by reputable members of Service Provider's profession working in the same or similar locality as Service Provider. 10.0 SUBMITTAL OF PROGRESS REPORTS 10.1 Service Provider shall submit a monthly written progress report as to the status of all Work set forth in this Agreement. The report shall in a sufficient manner demonstrate that any funds expended were used to provide the agreed -upon Services. If the detail is not sufficient in the City Project Manager's reasonable discretion to permit the City to determine the Work performed or the manner in which it is being performed, the City may seek more detail from the Service Provider. 11.0 WARRANTY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 11.1 The Service Provider (for itself and any of its employees, contractors, partners, and agents used to perform the Services) hereby warrants unto the City that all of its employees (and those of any of its contractors, partners, and agents used to perform the Services) have sufficient experience to properly complete the Services specified herein or as may be performed pursuant to this Agreement. In pursuit of any Work, the Service Provider shall supervise and direct the Work, using its best skill and attention and shall enforce strict discipline and good order among its employees. The Service Provider shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and lawful orders of any public authority bearing on the performance of the Work. 12.0 CORPORATE REPRESENTATIONS BY SERVICE PROVIDER 12.1 Service Provider hereby represents and warrants to the City the following: a. Service Provider is duly registered and licensed to do business in the State of Florida and is in good standing under the laws of Florida, and is duly qualified and authorized to carry on the functions and operations set forth in this Agreement. b. The undersigned signatory for Service Provider has the power, authority, and the legal right to enter into and perform the obligations set forth in this Agreement and all applicable exhibits thereto, and the execution, delivery, and performance hereof by Service Provider has been duly authorized by the board of directors and /or president of Service Provider. In support of said representation, Service Provider agrees to provide a copy to the City of a corporate certificate of good standing provided by the State of Florida prior to the execution of this Agreement. c. Service Provider is duly licensed under all local, state and federal laws to provide the Services stated in paragraph 3.0 herein. In support of said representation, Service Provider agrees to provide a copy of all said licenses to the City prior to the execution of this Agreement. 13.0 WORK IS A PRIVATE UNDERTAKING 13.1 With regard to any and all Work performed hereunder, it is specifically understood and agreed to by and between the parties hereto that the contractual relationship between the City and Service Provider is such that the Service Provider is an independent contractor and not an agent of the City. The Service Provider, its contractors, partners, agents, and their employees are independent contractors and not employees of the City. Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted to establish any relationship other than that of an independent contractor, between the City, on one hand, and the Service Provider, its contractors, partners, employees, or agents, during or after the performance of the Work under this Agreement. 14.0 PROGRESS MEETING 14.1 City Project Manager may hold periodic progress meetings on a monthly basis, or more frequently if required by the City, during the term of work entered into under this Agreement. Service Provider's Project Manager and all other appropriate personnel shall attend such meetings as designated by the City Project Manager. 15.0 SAFETY 15.1 Service Provider shall be solely and absolutely responsible and assume all liability for the safety and supervision of its principals, employees, contractors, and agents while performing Services provided hereunder. 16.0 INSURANCE 16.1 Liability Amounts. During the term of this Agreement, Service Provider shall be responsible for providing the types of insurance and limits of liability as set forth below. a. The Service Provider shall maintain comprehensive general liability insurance in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 as the combined single limit for each occurrence to protect the Service Provider from claims of property damages which may arise from any Services performed under this Agreement whether such Services are performed by the Service Provider or by anyone directly employed by or contracting with the Service Provider. b. The Service Provider shall maintain comprehensive automobile liability insurance in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 combined single limit bodily injury and minimum $1,000,000 property damage as the combined single limit for each occurrence to protect the Service Provider from claims for damages for bodily injury, including wrongful death, as well as from claims from property damage, which may arise from the ownership, use, or maintenance of owned and non -owned automobiles, including rented automobiles whether such operations be by the Service Provider or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by the Service Provider. c. The Service Provider shall maintain, during the life of this Agreement, adequate Workers' Compensation Insurance in at least such amounts as are required by law and Employer's Liability Insurance in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 for all of its employees performing Work for the City pursuant to this Agreement. 16.2 Special Requirements. Current, valid insurance policies meeting the requirements herein identified shall be maintained during the term of this Agreement. A copy of a current Certificate of Insurance shall be provided to the City by Service Provider upon the Effective Date of this Agreement which satisfied the insurance requirements of this paragraph 16.0. Renewal certificates shall be sent to the City 30 days prior to any expiration date. There shall also be a 30 -day advance written notification to the City in the event of cancellation or modification of any stipulated insurance coverage. The City shall be an additional named insured on all stipulated insurance policies as its interest may appear, from time to time. 16.3 Independent Associates and Consultants. All independent contractors or agents employed by Service Provider to perform any Services hereunder shall fully comply with the insurance provisions contained in these paragraphs for sections 15 and 16. 17.0 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS 17.1 Service Provider shall comply with all requirements of federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, standards, and /or ordinances applicable to the performance of Services under this Agreement 18.0 DOCUMENTS 18.1 Public Records. It is hereby specifically agreed that any record, document, computerized information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other writing of the Service Provider and its independent contractors and associates related, directly or indirectly, to this Agreement, may be deemed to be a Public Record whether in the possession or control of the City or the Service Provider. Said record, document, computerized information and program, audio or video tape, photograph, or other writing of the Service Provider is subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and may not be destroyed without the specific written approval of the City's City Manager. Upon request by the City, the Service Provider shall promptly supply copies of said public records to the City. All books, cards, registers, receipts, documents, and other papers in connection with this Agreement shall at any and all reasonable times during the normal working hours of the Service Provider be open and freely exhibited to the City for the purpose of examination and /or audit. 18.2 The Service Provider acknowledges that the City is a Florida municipal corporation and subject to the Florida Public Records Law. Service Provider agrees that to the extent any document produced by Service Provider under this Agreement constitutes a Public Record; Service Provider shall comply with the Florida Public Records Law. 19.0 ASSIGNMENT 19.1 Service Provider shall not assign or subcontract this Agreement, or any rights or any monies due or to become due hereunder without the prior, written consent of City. 19.2 If upon receiving written approval from City, any part of this Agreement is subcontracted by Service Provider, Service Provider shall be fully responsible to City for all acts and /or omissions performed by the subcontractor as if no subcontract had been made. 19.3 If City determines that any subcontractor is not performing in accordance with this Agreement, City shall so notify Service Provider who shall take immediate steps to remedy the situation. 19.4 If any part of this Agreement is subcontracted by Service Provider, prior to the commencement of any Work by the subcontractor, Service Provider shall require the subcontractor to provide City and its affiliates with insurance coverage as set forth by the City. 20.0 TERMINATION; DEFAULT BY SERVICE PROVIDER AND CITY'S REMEDIES 20.1 The City reserves the right to revoke and terminate this Agreement and rescind all rights and privileges associated with this Agreement, without penalty, in the following circumstances, each of which shall represent a default and breach of this Agreement: a. Service Provider defaults in the performance of any material covenant or condition of this Agreement and does not cure such other default within fourteen (14) calendar days after written notice from the City specifying the default complained of, unless, however, the nature of the default is such that it cannot, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, be remedied within fourteen (14) calendar days, in which case the Service Provider shall have such time as is reasonably necessary to remedy the default, provided the Service Provider promptly takes and diligently pursues such actions as are necessary therefor; or b. Service Provider is adjudicated bankrupt or makes any assignment for the benefit of creditors or Service Provider becomes insolvent, or is unable or unwilling to pay its debts; or c. Service Provider has acted negligently, as defined by general and applicable law, in performing the Services hereunder; or d. Service Provider has committed any act of fraud upon the City; or e. Service Provider has made a material misrepresentation of fact to the City while performing its obligations under this Agreement; or f. Service Provider is experiencing a labor dispute which threatens to have a substantial, adverse impact upon performance of this Agreement without prejudice to any other right or remedy City may have under this Agreement. 20.2 Notwithstanding the aforementioned, in the event of a default by Service Provider, the City shall have the right to exercise any other remedy the City may have by operation of law, without limitation, and without any further demand or notice. In the event of such termination, City shall be liable only for the payment of all unpaid charges, determined in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, for Work properly performed prior to the effective date of termination. 21.0 FORCE MAJEURE 21.1 Any delay or failure of either party in the performance of its required obligations hereunder shall be excused if and to the extent caused by acts of God; fire; flood; windstorm; explosion; riot; war; sabotage; strikes (except involving Service Providers labor force); extraordinary breakdown of or damage to City's affiliates' generating plants, their equipment, or facilities; court injunction or order; federal and /or state law or regulation; order by any regulatory agency; or cause or causes beyond the reasonable control of the party affected; provided that prompt notice of such delay is given by such party to the other and each of the parties hereunto shall be diligent in attempting to remove such cause or causes. If any circumstance of Force Majeure remains in effect for sixty days, either party may terminate this Agreement. 22.0 GOVERNING LAW & VENUE 22.1 This Agreement is made and shall be interpreted, construed, governed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. Venue for any state action or litigation shall be Seminole County, Florida. Venue for any federal action or litigation shall be Orlando, Florida. 23.0 HEADINGS 23.1 Paragraph headings are for the convenience of the parties only and are not to be construed as part of this Agreement. 24.0 SEVERABILITY 24.1 In the event any portion or part thereof of this Agreement is deemed invalid, against public policy, void, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of law, the parties, at the sole discretion and option of the City, shall negotiate an equitable adjustment in the affected provision of this Agreement. The validity and enforceability of the remaining parts of this Agreement shall otherwise be fully enforceable. 25.0 INTEGRATION; MODIFICATION 25.1 The drafting, execution, and delivery of this Agreement by the Parties have been induced by no representations, statements, warranties, or agreements other than those expressed herein. This Agreement embodies the entire understanding of the parties, and there are no further or other agreements or understandings, written or oral, in effect between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof unless expressly referred to herein. Modifications of this Agreement shall only be made in writing signed by both parties. 26.0 WAIVER AND ELECTION OF REMEDIES 26.1 Waiver by either party of any terms or provision of this Agreement shall not be considered a waiver of that term, condition, or provision in the future. 26.2 No waiver, consent, or modification of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be binding unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of each party hereto. 27.0 THIRD PARTY RIGHTS 27.1 Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other than City and Service Provider. 28.0 PROHIBITION AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES 28.1 Service Provider warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Service Provider, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual, or firm, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Service Provider, any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. 29.0 NO JOINT VENTURE 29.1 Nothing herein shall be deemed to create a joint venture or principal -agent relationship between the parties, and neither party is authorized to, nor shall either party act toward third persons or the public in any manner which would indicate any such relationship with the other party. 30.0 ATTORNEY'S FEES 30.1 Should either party bring an action to enforce any of the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled, to the extent permitted by law, to recover from the non - prevailing party the costs and expenses of such action including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees, whether at settlement, trial or on appeal. 31.0 COUNTERPARTS 31.1 This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be considered an original agreement; but such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument. 32.0 DRAFTING 32.1 City and Service Provider each represent that they have both shared equally in drafting this Agreement and no party shall be favored or disfavored regarding the interpretation of this Agreement in the event of a dispute between the parties. 33.0 NOTICE 33.1 Any notices required to be given by the terms of this Agreement shall be delivered by hand or mailed, postage prepaid to: For Service Provider: TruGreen, L.P. 860 Ridge Lake Boulevard Memphis, TN 38120 (407) 657 -3400 For City: City of Winter Springs Urban Beautification Manager 1126 East State Road 434 Winter Springs, FL 32708 Phone: (407) 327 -5976 Facsimile: (407) 327 -6695 33.2 Either party may change the notice address by providing the other party written notice of the change. 34.0 SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY 34.1 Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of the City's right to sovereign immunity under Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, or other limitations imposed on the City's potential liability under state or federal law. 35.0 INDEMNIFICATION 35.1 For all Services performed pursuant to this Agreement, the Service Provider agrees to the fullest extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold harmless the City and its commissioners, employees, officers, and city attorneys (individually and in their official capacity) from and against all claims, losses, damages, personal injuries (including but not limited to death), or liability (including reasonable attorney's fees through any and all administrative, trial and appellate proceedings), directly or indirectly arising from: a. any default under this Agreement by Service Provider; b. any negligent act, omission or operation of work related to all Services performed under this Agreement by Service Provider, and its employees, principals, agents, independent contractors, and consultants. c. the acts, errors, omissions, intentional or otherwise, arising out of or resulting from Service Provider's and its employees, partners, contractors, and agents on the performance of the Services being performed under this Agreement; d. Service Provider's, and its employees, partners, contractors, and agents failure to comply with the provisions of any federal, state, or local laws, ordinance, or regulations applicable to Service Provider's and its employees, partners, contractors, and agents performance under this Agreement; e. any fraud and misrepresentation conducted by Service Provider and its employees, partners, contractors, and agents on the City under this Agreement. 35.2 The indemnification provided above shall obligate the Service Provider to defend at its own expense or to provide for such defense, at the option of the City, as the case may be, of any and all claims of liability and all suits and actions of every name and description that may be brought against the City or its commissioners, employees, officers, and City Attorney which may result from any negligent act, omission or operation of work related to the Services under this Agreement whether the Services be performed by the Service Provider, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by them. In all events the City and its commissioners, employees, officers, and City Attorney shall be permitted to choose legal counsel of its sole choice, the fees for which shall be reasonable and subject to and included with this indemnification provided herein. 36.0 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE 36.1 In case of any inconsistency in any of the documents bearing on the Agreement between the City and the Service Provider, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: a. Addenda to this Agreement subsequent to the Effective date of this Agreement; b. This Agreement; c. Exhibits to this Agreement; and d. The Bid documents. 36.2 Any inconsistency in the work description shall be clarified by the City and performed by the Service Provider. 37.0 AGREEMENT INTERPRETATION 37.1 At its discretion, during the course of the work, should any errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies be found in the Agreement or specifications, the City at its sole discretion will interpret the intent of the Agreement and work descriptions and the Service Provider hereby agrees to abide by the City's interpretation and agrees to carry out the work in accordance with the decision of the City. 37.2 When the material, article, or equipment is designated by a brand name and more than one brand name is listed, it will be understood that the work is based on one brand name only. The Service Provider will be responsible for all coordination necessary to accommodate the material, article, or equipment being provided without additional cost to the City. A substitute material, article, or equipment is allowed if it is reasonably equivalent to the brand name specified. The City has full discretion to decide whether a substitute is reasonably equivalent. Service Provider must notify the City prior to use of the substitute for a specified brand name and allow the City to make a determination before Service Provider uses the substitute. * *Intentionally Left Blank ** IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the date first written above. SERVICE PROVIDER: TruGreen, L.P. A Foreign Limited Partnership 4d1.04 x Name (Printed and Signed) frnel- Title 3` -40 Date CITY: CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLOR3DA A Florida municipal corporate Kevin L. :mith, City anager Date ATT D ' Anir ;. 4 orenzo - Luaces, City Clerk • Exhibit 'A' Scope of Work ITB 004 /10 /SR SUMMARY OF WORK SCHEDULE OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES MAINTENANCE CODE FREQUENCY 1. MOW A. WEEKLY 2. TRIM HEDGES B. BI- WEEKLY 3. WEEDEATER C. MONTHLY 4. MULCH -3" DEEP D. SEMI - ANNUAL 5. EDGING E. AS NEEDED 6. WEEDING F. ANNUALLY 7. PRUNING G. 3 -4 TIMES A YEAR 8, TRASH PICK -UP H. BI- MONTHLY 9. CHEMICAL PROGRAM (AS PER SECTION 01100 -11) I. AS REQUESTED 10. ANNUALS J. PER PROGRAM 11. CUTTING OF NATIVE GRASSES (CUT BACK NO MORE THAN 50% - GROWING SEASON) 12. IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE 13. TRIMMING / CLIPPING OF JASMINE VINES 14. TRIMMING OF CRAPE MYRTLE TREES MAINTENANCE /FREQUENCY CODE SEASONAL VARIATION A B MONTH MONTH SECTION # AND DESCRIPTION 03/01 THRU 09/30 10/01 THRU 02/28 la. Tuskawilla Road ROW 1A,3A,5A,6A,7E, 1B,3B,5E,6B,7E 8A 8A,14F 1b. Tuskawilla Road MEDIANS 1A,2B,3A,5A,6A,7E, 1B,2E,3B,4F,5E,6B, 8A,9J,10I,11G,12J 7E,8A,9J,101,12J,14F 2. Town CenterPhl ROW 1A,2B,3A,5B,6A,7E 1B,2C,3B,4F,5E,6B,7E, 8A,9J,12J 8A,9J,12J,14F 3a. Oak Forest Entrances 1A,2B,3A,5A,6A,7E, 1B,2E,3B,4F,5B,6B,7E, 8A,9J,10G,12J,13G 8A,9J,10G,12J,14F 3b. Oak Forest Wall 2B,3B,5B,6A,7E,8A, 2C,3E,4F,5E,6B,7E,8A (BEDS ONLY) 9J,12J,13G, 9J,12J,13G,14F LOCATIONS AND SCOPE (See Maps at the end of this manual.) 1 a. RIGHTS of WAY (MAPS #1,2,3 — Shown in RED) East - SR 434 south to Lord of Life Church, south from wall at Trotwood Blvd to and including power easement as well as the right of way in front of the Arbor Glen Subdivision. West - SR 434 south to Tuskawilla Trail (including ROW and berm just south of the Church of the New Covenant). MAPS #1,2,3. 1b. MEDIANS (MAPS #1,2,3 Shown in GREEN) On Tuskawilla Road - From SR 434 south to end of median cut at Church of the New Covenant (800 Tuskawilla Rd). Irrigation on the center medians is operated by multiple TBOS battery controllers. MAPS #1,2,3. 29 2. TOWN CENTER PH1 (MAP #4 - Shown as SHADED CIRCLES) - Rights of Way (ROW) from Tuskawilla Road north of SR 434 to Cross Seminole Trail, including the center median at Market Square and the fountain area at Magnolia Square. ROW along the entire length of Blumberg Boulevard and along Doran Drive from SR 434 to 25' past Blumberg Blvd. Irrigation is operated by a standard irrigation timer at Market Square and at Building 1 Sidewalk with multiple TBOS battery controllers for all other ROW areas. * *The medians on Blumberg are not included in this project. 3a. ENTRANCES - Oak Forest (MAPS #1,2,3 - Shown in RED) Forest Creek Drive - 50' north and south of sign wall on west side of Tuskawilla Road. and north and south sides on Forest Creek Drive to Benchwood Ct and Benchwood Dr. Trotwood Blvd. - 50' north and south of sign wall on west side of Tuskawilla Road and north and south sides of Trotwood Blvd to N. Endeavour Dr. and S. Endeavour Dr. including center median. Winter Springs Blvd. - 50' north and south of sign wall on west side of Tuskawilla Road. and north and south sides of Winter Springs Blvd (south side to end of sign wall at 1067 WS Blvd, north side to1054 W.S. Blvd. including accessible area at perimeter of pond) and (2) center medians. Irrigation on the center medians is operated by multiple TBOS battery controllers. Oak Forest Drive - 50' north and south of sign wall on west side of Tuskawilla Road and north and south sides of Oak Forest Dr way to Chokecherry Dr and Chokecherry Ct. 3b. OAK FOREST WALL (MAPS #1,2,3 Shown in RED) The entire length of the Oak Forest wall along Tuskawilla Road, directly along the wall where plants, shrubs, and vines are planted. Wall boundaries are from Tuskawilla Office Park to New Covenant Church, not including the section of wall owned and maintained by Grand Reserve. Backside of wall not included, (Irrigation - Spray heads are along entire length of wall and bubbler heads on Oak trees located between Trotwood and Tuskawilla Office Park, all included. Timers are located at the entrances to Oak Forest at Winter Springs Blvd. and Trotwood Blvd. entrances. All four entrances have irrigation on these timers.) * *Note: Rights of Way (ROW) to be maintained are normally from (including) the roadway curb Inward to the extent of public property which will usually be defined by a fence, wall, back of sidewalk, or utility boxes. It can vary in certain areas from 5' to 30' or more. if you are unsure, please ask. 1. GENERAL 1.1 Work Covered by Agreement Documents A. The work to be performed under this Agreement consists of landscape maintenance services for Tuskawilla Road ROW, Town Center Ph1 ROW, and Oak Forest Entrances. Perform all work in accordance with the Agreement Documents. Furnish all materials, equipment, tools, and labor which are reasonably and properly inferable and necessary for the proper completion of the work, whether specifically indicated in the Agreement Documents or not. B. The Contractor shall be obligated, at its expense, immediately or promptly to repair to the City's Representative's satisfaction, any damage to exterior plantings, or irrigation systems or any other property within the areas specified in this agreement. In the event the contractor has not repaired any such damage within reasonable time, as determined by the City's Representative, the City may repair such damage and deduct such cost from the next payment due to the Contractor. The Contractor shall be liable to the City for any such cost in excess of the amount deducted by the City. C. The Contractor shall be obligated to immediately notify the City Representative verbally and follow in writing within twenty -four (24) hours after the event of any damage which the Contractor discovers, or should have discovered in the exercise of reasonable care, whether or not such damage was caused by the Contractor. 30 D. Prior to the commencement of work on this Agreement, an authorized representative of the Contractor and the Designated Representative of the City may perform a video condition survey of all exterior plantings at each of the designated areas of the City covered by this Agreement. The Contractor and the City shall jointly prepare and sign a written report of the condition survey which shall describe the condition and location of all unhealthy plants E. During the 30 day period preceding the expiration of the term of this Agreement, or, in the event of an earlier termination a 30 day period following the termination, a final condition survey may be made Jointly by the City Representative and the Contractor. This survey shall establish a punch list of plantings and material that do not meet the specifications and that must be replaced prior to the final completion of the Agreement. If the plantings and materials so identified are not replaced, an appropriate amount shall be withheld from the final payment. 2. AGREEMENT 2.1 General A. This project shall be maintained under a unit price Agreement. B. The project as shown on the Drawings and described in these specifications constitutes the work to be performed under this Agreement. 3. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 3.1 General A. Any equipment and tools used in performing the work under this Agreement shall conform to the Florida Department of Transportation - Manual of Uniform Traffic Devices. B. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair, shall be fueled on concrete surfaces only, and shall be provided with the proper noise reduction and safety devices as prescribed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). C. Approved traffic (M.U.T.C.D.) warning devices shall be used when necessary to provide safety to persons and vehicular traffic within any areas undergoing pruning. Work will be scheduled after consulting with the City's Representative. ***End of Section * ** 31 • SECTION 01100 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFIC TASKS Unless otherwise specified in Section 01010 - SCHEDULE OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES, the following specifications and service frequencies shall apply to work provided under this proposal. 1.0 MOWING The mowing of all grassed areas shall be no less than once every seven (7) days in the heavy growing season. Mowing shall be no less than bi- weekly, or as instructed by the City's Representative, during the dormant growing season. Dormant and growing seasons are dictated by the weather and therefore may change per the City's Representative, but otherwise shall be: Heavy Growing Season - March 1 thru September 30. Dormant Growing Season — October 1 thru February 28. All Bahia grassed areas will be mowed to a height of 3" inches on average, and all St. Augustine grassed areas will be mowed to a height of 4.5" inches on average, depending upon established grass needs, by finish mower or a groom mower. At no time shall more than one -third (1/3) of the leaf surface be removed in one mowing. Prior to mowing and trimming any turf and bed areas; paper, bottles, cans and all other debris (as well as misplaced dirt or sand) must be removed from areas immediately bordering site (ex: sidewalks and curblines) and actual site locations. Areas are to look clean and neat and free of debris at all times. Any clipping, trimming debris will be removed from site as work is completed, or at the end of each day that work is performed. Lawn clippings may be left on the turf areas so long as no readily visible clumps remain on the grass surface after mowing. Otherwise large clumps of clippings will be collected and disposed of by Contractor. In case of fungal disease outbreaks, all clipping will be collected and properly disposed of until disease is undetectable. No debris bags shall be left on site more than 5 hours. 2.0 MULCHING Mulching to be performed at during the dormant season (November or December) as per the service schedule to keep planted areas neat and freshly maintained. Mulch depth to be a minimum total depth of three (3) inches and placed, not dumped, as well as kept from around the immediate base of shrubs, Pine Bark mulch is to be used. 3.0 EDGING Edging of all walks, curbs, edging of pavements, and grass invasion shall be done weekly during the heavy growing season and bi- weekly for the remainder of the year. All grass and dirt to be blown off onto grass areas only. No debris shall be blown onto hard surfaces or into shrub or flower beds. Schedule for edging of soft surfaces such as turf, bed borders, and ground cover shall be performed bi- weekly or more as needed. 4.0 WEEDEATING Areas inaccessible to mowing equipment shall be kept neat and trimmed as needed. Trimming of grass and weeds around any fixed objects (walls, light posts, light fixtures, equipment boxes, pond structures, sign posts and trees) will be done through chemical control within a limit of six inches (6 ") maximum or trimmer so as not to inflict damage of any kind to structure, equipment or tree. 32 5.0 PRUNING SHRUBS AND ORNAMENTALS Pruning of plants shall be performed as needed to remove dead wood harboring insects and disease and to promote maximum health and growth. The finding of insects or disease shall be reported immediately to the City Representative so as to limit losses. Aesthetic pruning shall consist of removal of dead or broken branches, Pruning shall be performed to balance infiltration light to enhance new growth, Small leafed shrubs, such as pittosporum, azaleas and Indian hawthorn, etc., are to be kept trimmed in a tight, neat appearance, with removal of partial new growth after no more that four inches of new growth appears. Larger leafed shrubs, such as viburnum, may attain new growth reaching from 2" to 4" before removal. But at no times are shrubs to display a disorderly appearance. Ornamentals, such as crinum lilies, are to be trimmed aggressively during the rainy season to be kept neat and fungus free. This may be as frequent as every other week. Sago palms are to be trimmed a minimum of three times a year, or more often, as needed, depending on growth and health. Azaleas are to be trimmed at regular intervals as described above with the exception of the months of October thru March when no trimming should be done to achieve maximum flowering. Wax myrtles are to be trimmed aggressively in order to maintain a neat, compact habitat. At no time is an herbicide to be used to rid plants of sucker growth. Instead, hand pulling or aggressive trimming routine is to be established. All ornamentals that produce any dead fronds (i.e., coontie, sage, aztec grass, holly fern, etc.) are to be systematically checked and cleaned with special attention to early spring cleanup. Jasmine vine on the walls shall be trimmed back on a regular basis so as not to grow past columns, appear leggy, and present an uneven appearance. Trimming shall occur with hedge trimmers and weed eaters shall not be used for trimming jasmine vine. 6.0 PLANT REPLACEMENT The Contractor shall be responsible for replacing any plant materials that die or become damaged to the point that the plant grade is less than Florida Number 1 as a result of neglect or damage caused by the maintenance operation. Replacement material shall be identical to plant species, quality and specifications of the materials at the time the loss occurs. 7.0 TREE TRIMMING All trees are to be trimmed as often as necessary to meet public safety requirements and comply with ISA industry standards. Trimming of established trees shall be to a minimum of eight (8) foot and a maximum of twelve (12) foot under canopy and pruned just outside the branch collar by the Service Provider. New or young trees are to be pruned with an ideal under canopy of seven (7) feet or to a suitable and healthy height for each tree. Sucker growth is to be removed by hand or trimmer from the base of a tree. Herbicides are not to be used for this purpose. Palms are to be trimmed regularly to ensure the absence of seed pods and dead or dying fronds dropping to the ground and not as severely as the hurricane cut; using the 9/3 rule. Ligustrum and Holly trees are to be maintained per industry standards or as specified by City's Representative. Crape myrtle trees shall be trimmed at the end of February or early March, just after the threat of freezing temperatures has passed. Branches shall be trimmed as per acceptable industry standards. Approved traffic (M.U.T.C.D.) warning devices shall be used when necessary to provide safety to persons and vehicular traffic within any areas undergoing pruning. Work will be scheduled after consulting with the City's Representative. 33 8.0 WEEDING Weeding of all plant bed areas is to be as often as necessary to conform to the shrub trimming schedule, to control weed population and maintain healthy plants. Remove weeds, vines and "voluntary" seedlings from planting beds. Weed control in landscaped areas will be accomplished by hand weeding and/or application of round -up and a pre - emergent herbicide if needed. All weeds in sidewalks or pavement areas (including curbing) shall be chemically controlled or removed by hand. 9.0 ANNUALS (Upon Request — Not in Total) Annuals are to be changed as needed and as determined by Owner or City's Representative for each seasonal change. A schedule shall be determined and agreed upon by both Owner and Service Provider. Bed preparations are to consist of 14 -14 -14 Granular fungicide and Cavalier Subdue GR. along with any added soil preparations or enhancements needed to facilitate strong healthy growing annuals. 10.0 IRRIGATION Complete irrigation inspections shall be performed one (1) time per month at minimum. Details of the inspection shall be recorded on a log sheet (to be submitted with the monthly billing) and consist of the following: 1. Turning on each zone and inspecting each head for the proper coverage, including straightening, adjusting the output of water, adjusting spray pattern and unclogging any heads. 2. Repairing broken heads and lateral lines, as necessary. 3. Checking the irrigation controller(s) for proper operation and programming. If there are battery controllers on the site, check each for battery life and replace at 50% depletion. 4. Checking all zone valves for proper open and closure, making sure to inspect for leaking from the mainline. 5. Checking water source for leaking and visual inspection of backflow device, if present. 6. Visually inspect turf, planters and trees in irrigated areas for signs of drought stress and effect adjustments and/or repairs to remedy the issue. A visual 'ride through' of all irrigated areas shall be done each week during the growing season and bi- weekly during the dormant season. The Service Provider shall submit a detailed report, at the time of billing of each monthly service, consisting of the clock and location, each zone by number, and any repairs or work performed during that service. All parts used will be itemized on the bill with a maximum of $ 260.00 billed for repairs without VERBAL approval during the regular monthly scheduled maintenance visit. If there is an additional cost for repairs beyond the maximum of $250, the Owner or City Representative must be given a verbal report of the repair and costs involved before the work is to be performed. No payment will be made for heads or parts damaged by the Service Provider. Service Provider shall immediately repair any and all damaged property within the areas specified in this agreement to meet original specifications with commercial quality irrigation parts. All work performed by Contractor to meet industry standards. All labor required to repair or replace defective parts is included in the contract price except when repairing valves, main lines or lateral lines over 1 %Y', clock or wiring problems, or lines under sidewalks or roadways. Labor cost for these services is established in the bid calculation sheet of SECTION 00300, BID FORM. Material costs shall be paid on the basis of approved wholesale documented cost plus 15% for overhead and profit. Contractor is to immediately notify Owner if a mainline leak is noticed. Should the Service Provider need to shut down the mainline for any reason, the Owner must be contacted at: (407) 327-5976 (main office — during business hours) or (321) 689 -1417 (emergency number - after hours). 34 11. CHEMICAL PROGRAM - FERTILIZATION /PEST CONTROL- TURF The program shall meet or exceed the University of Florida Cooperative Extension Services yearly Calendar for St. Augustine sod care and culture, where applicable, and good horticultural practices standards. The program shall be based on soil samples taken at random from various areas of the site, in sufficient number so as to be characteristic of the areas to be fertilized. The cost of the securing and analyzing the soil samples shall be included in the bid. The results of the soils sampling shall be reported to the City representative. Soil amendments, nutrients, pesticides, fungicides, and any other chemicals deemed proper and beneficial or are required to maintain the turf and plant material by the Contractor shall be included in the fertilization program at no additional cost. All fertilizers shall always contain minor elements. A minimum of six (6) fertilization (3 granular) and insect and disease applications shall be applied on all St. Augustine grass annually at approximately two -month intervals. Additional spot treatments may be needed in certain areas due to various conditions that may occur. Such additional treatments shall be deemed to be included in the contract price. One (1) fertilization (granular) shall be applied to all irrigated Bahia grass annually In mid - summer (unless otherwise specified). No chemical application shall be made to non - irrigated Bahia grass. Spot treatments of insecticide and /or fungicide may be necessary throughout the year due to varying field conditions. Such additional treatments shall be deemed to be included in the contract price. Applications of fertilizer shall follow Cooperative Extension Service suggested guidelines and sound horticultural practices. Any turf areas or landscape materials, killed or damaged as a result of over - fertilization or lack of chemical application will be re- established to an acceptable condition. FERTILIZATION /PEST CONTROL -TREES AND SHRUBS The spraying of irrigated shrubs (and trees less than 4" caliper) shall be done in accordance with F.S. Chapter 482 Pest Control and suggested methods of the Cooperative Extension Service. A minimum of three (3) applications (2 granular) of fertilization, insect, and disease control material shall be applied to irrigated shrubs (and trees less than 4" caliper) during the contract period. A minimum of one (1) application (granular) of fertilization shall be applied to non - irrigated shrubs (and trees Tess than 4" caliper) during the contract period. Additional spot treatments deemed to be necessary for the effective control of harmful disease and insect infestations shall be applied as needed. These additional applications shall be deemed to be included in the contract price. PLANT REPLACEMENT The Contractor shall be responsible for replacing any plant materials or sod areas that die or become damaged to the point that the plant grade drops below Florida Number 1 as a result of neglect or damage by the Fertilization, Pest, or Disease Control Program operation. Replacement material shall be identical to plant species, quality, and specifications of the materials at the time the Toss occurs. TURF, TREE, AND SHRUB CARE PROGRAM TURF ANALYSIS Lawn analysis reports are to be provided to the City Representative at each service. Items to be evaluated are as follows: Overall Turf Condition Color, grade, density, and maintenance condition Thatch Thatch problem evident, 35 Thatch present, but no problem at this time, No thatch problem, Renovation recommended, and Vertical Cutting recommended Presence of Grass -type Weeds Annual bluegrass, Quackgrass Crabgrass, Sandbur Dallisgrass, Sedges, and Goosegrass, Smutgrass Presence of Broadleaf Weeds Betony, Knotweed, Beggarwood, Black Medic, Lespendeza, Thistle, Buttonweed, Matchweed, Henbit, Centella, Oxalis, Spurge, Chickweed, Plantain, Ground Ivy. Dandelion, Pusley, Dollarweed, Purslane, Detection of Insects Armyworm, Fire Ant, White Grub, Chinch Bug, Mole Cricket, Ox Beetle Cutworm Sod Webworm. Detection of Diseases Brown Patch, Fairy Ring, Dollar Spot, Leaf Spot, Grey Leaf Spot, Necrotic Ring Spot, Pythium Blight Root Rot. TREATMENT Timely and prompt treatment is to be performed on all areas detected with problems and areas at risk. A 7 -10 day follow -up appointment is to be set with the City Representative to ensure eradication of disease or pest problems. Subsequent visits, if necessary, are to be scheduled until the problems no longer exist. DAMAGE/REPLACEMENT Damage to materials and any required replacements are to be addressed no later than thirty (30) days from the date of detection. PROJECT PROGRAM The turf program will consist of both pre and post emergent weed controls, fertilizer with potash, micronutrients and iron to encourage proper growth, root development and maintain a lush, green conditions that is expected. In addition, a disease, weed, pest and fungal control program shall be instituted that includes but is not limited to: treatment for broadleaf weeds, a blanket insecticide control to target specific pest populations especially sod webworm, chinchbugs and mole crickets, and a target specific fungicide for infected materials. Crabgrass can be addressed as required by applying a non - selective herbicide directly onto the infested turf areas while limiting application to only crabgrass infested areas. Chemicals for crabgrass treatment are changing and new applications approved for treatment of crabgrass may be used as needed and/or specified by the City of Winter Springs. 36 The ornamental program will consist of insect controls to effectively control sucking and piercing insects • such as aphids, lacebugs, whitefly,scale and trips. The insect control will be a combination of a granular systemic control, and liquid insecticides. Fertilization of micronutrients and iron shall be used consisting of a specially blended slow release granular fertilizer for timely feedings of plants. Liquid tree injections may be done on an as needed basis. The Contractor must stagger the treatments of the turf and the ornamental applications so that someone will be on the property twelve (12) times per year. After each treatment is performed, a detailed report shall be submitted to the Owner /Representative for analysis and discussion. ** *End of Section * ** 37 City of Winter Springs R E C %Tr.' 1 417 E D elilO MA oFFIC[ C)F THE Ci Ci F RK To: City Clerk's Office From: Steven T. Richart, Urban Beautification Manager CC: Kevin Smith, City Manager Date: 3/26/2010 Re: Chemical Contract - ITB 004 /10 /SR Dear City Clerks: Please find three (3) originals of the following ITB 004/10/SR — Tuskawilla Road ROW, Town Center Phl ROW and Oak Forest Entrances contract that requires signature of the City Manager for execution. The agreement with TruGreen, L.P., was approved by the City Commission on Monday, March 22, 2010, as part of C -206 (Attached). Someone from the Clerk's Office will need to attest each of the three (3) originals for all agreements. Once they have been fully executed, please return two (2) originals from each agreement to me and one (1) original should remain with the City Clerk's Office. Thank you very kindly, 9204, T.Ra