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AGENDA RE PQ RT City of Poway
May 19, 2026
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City ctcil
Eric Heidemann, Director of Public Works 1,
CITY COUNCIL
Stephen Jackson, Assistant Director of Public Works for Maintenance Operations (858) 668-4705 or [email protected] ~
Award of Agreement to BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services; RFP No. 26-012
A Request for Proposals (RFP) for Landscape Maintenance Services for City facilities, rights-of-way, reservoirs and pump stations, and landscape maintenance districts (LMDs) was duly advertised on April 2 and April 9, 2026. Two (2) proposals were received and opened on April 23, 2026. Staff reviewed the proposals submitted and determined BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. (BrightView) to be responsive and qualified to provide these services. The length of this Agreement shall be two (2) years beginning on July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028. The Agreement may be extended through a total of three (3) separate one-year terms.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended the City Council award the Agreement for Landscape Maintenance Services, RFP No. 26-012 to BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Discussion:
The City is responsible for maintaining landscaping across 10 LMDs, 1,177,270 square feet of rights of-way, 12 City facilities, and 33 reservoirs and pump stations. Maintenance activities include irrigation inspection, operation and repair, removal of trash and debris, and a full range of landscape services such as mowing, edging, sweeping, pruning, fertilization, weed control, and pest management.
The City issued a notice inviting proposals for landscape maintenance services on April 2 and April 9, 2026, and proactively contacted companies to encourage submissions. Two (2) proposals were received and opened on April 23, 2026. The RFP included five bid items: Facilities, Rights-of-Way, Reservoirs/Pump Stations, LMD Areas 1, and LMD Areas 2. Proposers were invited to submit proposals for any combination of these items. To promote competition and provide opportunities for smaller 1 of68
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firms, the LMD work was divided into two separate service areas (Bid Items D and E), which could be proposed individually or collectively. To provide flexibility in managing costs while maintaining service quality, the RFP required pricing at three service levels {A, B, and C). While the scope of services remains consistent across all levels, service frequency varies, for example, Level A may be performed weekly, Level B bimonthly, and Level C monthly.
Evaluation criteria included the firm's experience, capacity to perform, and proposed cost. After reviewing the proposals, City staff determined BrightView to be qualified to provide landscape maintenance services to the City. The City has maintained an agreement with BrightView for the past 10 years and is satisfied with the quality of their services. The annual cost is outlined in Table 1 below.
Table 1:
BrightView Landscape LaBahn's
Bid Item Services, Inc. Landscaping
Item A: Facilities $78,084 NIA
Item B: Rights-of-Way $70,680 $85,773.11
Item C: Reservoirs and Pump $37,524 $43,834.02
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Items D and E: LMDs $473,748 NIA
The length of the initial Agreement shall be for two (2) years beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028. The Agreement may be extended subject to City Council appropriation of funds through a total of three (3) separate one-year terms. The maximum length of the Agreement would be up to five (5) years.
Environmental Review:
This action is not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Fiscal Impact:
Sufficient funds are being included in the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026127 Budget in the following accounts: Performing Arts Center (204020-41600; Library (206020-43040); Water Supply, Treatment and Storage (402060-41600); Sewer Pumping and Disposal (403070-41600); Facilities Maintenance (415010-41600); Park, Trail and Landscape Maintenance (414040-41600); LMD 19-1 (420140-41600); LMD 83-1A (421040-41600); LMD 83-18 (421140-41600); LMD 83-1C (421240-41600); LMD 86-1A (423040-41600); LMD 86-2A (424040-41600); LMD 86-28(424140-41600); LMD 86-3A (425040-41600); LMD 86-38 (425140-41600); LMD 19-1 (426040-41600).
Public Notification:
None.
Attachments:
A. Agreement
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Reviewed/Approved By:
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Assistant City Manager
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Reviewed By:
Alan Fenstermacher
City Attorney
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Chris Hazeltine
City Manager
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City of Poway
STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
This Agreement, entered into this 1st day of July, 2026, by and between the CITY OF POWAY (hereinafter referred to as "City") and BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC. ("the Contractor").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, City desires to obtain the services for providing Landscape Maintenance Services;
WHEREAS, Contractor has represented that Contractor possesses the necessary qualifications to provide such services; and
WHEREAS, City has authorized the preparation of an agreement to retain the services of Contractor as hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED THAT CITY DOES HEREBY RETAIN CONTRACTOR ON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1. Scope of Services.
Contractor shall provide services as described in Exhibit "A" entitled "Special Provisions" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
2. Compensation and Reimbursement.
City shall compensate and reimburse Contractor as provided in Exhibit "A" entitled "Special Provisions" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
3. Term of Agreement.
The term of this Agreement shall be as described in Exhibit "A" entitled "Special Provisions" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
4. Termination.
This Agreement may be terminated with or without cause by City.
Termination without cause shall be effective only upon 60-day written notice to Contractor. During said 60-day period Contractor shall perform all consulting services in accordance with this Agreement. This Agreement may be terminated by City for cause in the event of a material breach of this Agreement, misrepresentation by Contractor in connection with the formation of this Agreement or the performance of services, or the failure to perform services as directed by City. Termination for cause shall be effected by 4of68 ATTACHMENT A
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delivery of written notice of termination to Contractor. Such termination shall be effective upon delivery of said notice.
5. Confidential Relationship.
City may from time to time communicate to Contractor certain information to enable Contractor to effectively perform the services. Contractor shall treat all such information as confidential, whether or not so identified, and shall not disclose any part thereof without the prior written consent of the City. Contractor shall limit the use and circulation of such information, even within its own organization, to the extent necessary to perform the services. The foregoing obligation of this Paragraph 5, however, shall not apply to any part of the information that (i) has been disclosed in publicly available sources of information; (ii) is, through no fault of Contractor, hereafter disclosed in publicly available sources of information; (iii) is now in the possession of Contractor without any obligation of confidentiality; or (iv) has been or is hereafter rightfully disclosed to Contractor by a third party, but only to the extent that the use or disclosure thereof has been or is rightfully authorized by that third party.
Contractor shall not disclose any reports, recommendations, conclusions or other results of the services or the existence of the subject matter of this agreement without the prior written consent of the City. In its performance hereunder, Contractor shall comply with all legal obligations it may now or hereafter have respecting the information or other property of any other person, firm or corporation.
6. Office Space and Clerical Support.
Contractor shall provide its own office space and clerical support at its sole cost and expense.
7. Covenant Against Contingent Fees.
Contractor declares that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working for Contractor, to solicit or secure this Agreement, that it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or any other consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of the Agreement.
For breach of violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to annul this Agreement without liability, or, at its sole discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or contingent fee.
8. Ownership of Documents.
All memoranda, reports, plans, specifications, maps, and other documents prepared or obtained under the terms of this Agreement shall be the property of City and shall be delivered to City by Contractor upon demand.
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9. Conflict of Interest and Political Reform Act Obligations.
During the term of this Agreement Contractor shall not act as Contractor or perform services of any kind for any person or entity whose interest's conflict in any way with those of the City of Poway. Contractor shall at all times comply with the terms of the Political Reform Act and the local conflict of interest code. Contractor shall immediately disqualify itself and shall not use its official position to influence in any way any matter coming before the City in which the Contractor has a financial interest as defined in Government Code Section 87103. Contractor represents that it has no knowledge of any financial interests which would require it to disqualify itself from any matter on which it might perform services for the City.
"Contractor" means an individual who, pursuant to a contract with a state or local agency:
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(A) Makes a governmental decision whether to:
1. Approve a rate, rule or regulation;
2. Adopt or enforce a law;
3. Issue, deny, suspend, or revoke any permit, license, application, certificate, approval, order, or similar
authorization or entitlement;
4. Authorize the City to enter into, modify, or renew a contract provided it is the type of contract that requires City approval;
5. Grant City approval to a contract that requires City approval and to which the City is a party, or to the specifications for such a contract;
6. Grant City approval to a plan, design, report, study, or similar item; and
7. Adopt, or grant City approval of, policies, standards, or guidelines for the City, or for any subdivision thereof; or (B) Serves in a staff capacity with the City and in that capacity participates in making a governmental decision as defined in the Political Reform Act and/or implementing regulations promulgated by the Fair Political Practices Commission or performs the same or substantially all the same duties for the City that would otherwise be performed by an individual holding a position specified in the City's Conflict of Interest Code.
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DISCLOSURE DETERMINATION:
[gl 1. Contractor will not be "making a government decision" or "serving in a staff capacity" as defined in Sections A and B above.
No disclosure required.
D 2. Contractor will be "making a government decision" or "serving in a staff capacity" as defined in Sections A and B above. As a result, Contractor shall be required to file a Statement of Economic Interest with the City Clerk of the City of Poway in a timely manner as required by law.
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10. No Assignments.
Neither any part nor all of this Agreement may be assigned or subcontracted, except as otherwise specifically provided herein, or to which City, in its sole discretion, consents to in advance thereof in writing. Any assignment or subcontracting in violation of this provision shall be void.
11. Maintenance of Records.
Contractor shall maintain all books, documents, papers, employee time sheets, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred and shall make such materials available at its office at all reasonable times during the agreement period and for three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement, for inspection by City and copies thereof shall be furnished, if requested.
12. Independent Contractor.
At all times during the term of this Agreement, Contractor shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of the City of Poway. City shall have the right to control Contractor only insofar as the results of Contractor's services rendered pursuant to this Agreement; however, City shall not have the right to control the means by which Contractor accomplishes such services.
13. Licenses, Permits, Etc.
Contractor represents and declares to City that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to practice its profession. Contractor represents and warrants to City that Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement, any license, permit, or approval which is legally required for Contractor to practice its profession.
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14. Contractor's Insurance.
Contractor shall provide insurance as set forth in Exhibit "A" entitled "Special Provisions" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
15. Indemnification.
(a) For Claims (as defined herein) other than those alleged to arise from Contractor's negligent performance of professional services, City and its respective elected and appointed boards, officials, officers, agents, employees and volunteers (individually and collectively, "lndemnitees") shall have no liability to Contractor or any other person for, and Contractor shall indemnify, protect and hold harmless lndemnitees from and against, any and all liabilities, claims, actions, causes of action, proceedings, suits, damages, judgments, liens, levies, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements (collectively "Claims"), which lndemnitees may suffer or incur or to which lndemnitees may become subject by reason of or arising out of any injury to or death of any person(s), damage to property, loss of use of property, economic loss or otherwise occurring as a result of Contractor's negligent performance under this Agreement, or by the negligent or willful acts or omissions of Contractor, its agents, officers, directors, sub-Contractors or employees.
(b) For Claims alleged to arise from Contractor's negligent performance of professional services, lndemnitees shall have no liability to Contractor or any other person for, and Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless lndemnitees from and against, any and all Claims that lndemnitees may suffer or incur or to which lndemnitees may become subject by reason of or arising out of any injury to or death of any person(s), damage to property, loss of use of property, economic loss or otherwise to the extent occurring as a result of Contractor's negligent performance of any professional services under this Agreement, or by the negligent or willful acts or omissions of Contractor, its agents, officers, directors, sub-Contractors or employees, committed in performing any of professional services under this Agreement. For Claims alleged to arise from Contractor's professional services, Contractor's defense obligation to lndemnitees shall include only the reimbursement of reasonable defense costs and attorneys' fees to the extent caused by Contractor's negligence.
(c) The foregoing obligations of Contractor shall not apply to the extent that the Claims arise from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of City or its elected and appointed boards, officials, officers, agents, employees and volunteers. (d) In any and all Claims against City by any employees of the Contractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by it or anyone for whose acts it may be liable, the indemnification obligation under this Section 15 shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for the Contractor under worker's compensation acts, disability benefit acts or other employee benefit acts.
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(e) Contractor shall, upon receipt of written notice of any Claim, promptly take all action necessary to make a claim under any applicable insurance policy or policies Contractor is carrying and maintaining; however, if Contractor fails to take such action as is necessary to make a claim under any such insurance policy, Contractor shall reimburse City for any and all costs, charges, expenses, damages and liabilities incurred by City in making any claim on behalf of Contractor under any insurance policy or policies required pursuant to this Agreement.
(f) The obligations described in Section 15(a) through (e) above shall not be construed to negate, abridge or otherwise reduce any other right or obligation of indemnity which would otherwise exist as to any party or person indemnified pursuant to this Section
15. (g) The rights and obligations of the parties described in this Section 15 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
16. Assumption of Risk.
Except for injuries to persons caused by the willful misconduct of any lndemnitee and not covered by insurance maintained, or required by this Agreement to be maintained, by Contractor: (a) Contractor hereby assumes the risk of any and all injury and damage to the personnel (including death) and property of Contractor that occurs in the course of, or in connection with, the performance of Contractor's obligations under this Agreement, including but not limited to Contractor's Scope of Services; and (b) it is hereby agreed that the lndemnitees are not to be liable for injury or damage which may be sustained by the person, goods or property of Contractor or its employees in connection with Contractor's performance its obligations under this Agreement, including but not limited to Contractor's Scope of Services.
17. Contractor Not an Agent.
Except as City may specify in writing, Contractor shall have no authority, expressed or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent.
Contractor shall have no authority, expressed or implied, pursuant to this Agreement to bind City to any obligation whatsoever.
18. Personnel.
Contractor shall assign qualified and certified personnel to perform requested services. The City shall have the right to review and disapprove personnel for assignment to Poway projects.
City shall have the unrestricted right to order the removal of any person(s) assigned by Contractor by giving oral or written notice to Contractor to such effect.
Contractor's personnel shall at all times comply with City's drug and alcohol policies then in effect.
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19. Notices.
Notices shall be given as described on Exhibit "A" entitled "Special Provisions" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
20. Governing Law, Forum Selection and Attorneys' Fees.
This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of California. Each party to this Agreement consents to personal jurisdiction in San Diego County, California, and hereby authorizes and accepts service of process sufficient for personal jurisdiction by first class mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid, to its address for giving notice as set forth in Exhibit "A" hereto. Any action to enforce or interpret the terms or conditions of this Agreement shall be brought in the Superior Court in San Diego County, Central Division, unless the parties mutually agree to submit their dispute to arbitration. Contractor hereby waives any right to remove any such action from San Diego County as is otherwise permitted by California Code of Civil Procedure section 394. The prevailing party in any such action or proceeding shall be entitled to recover all of its reasonable litigation expenses, including its expert fees, attorneys' fees, courts costs, arbitration costs, and any other fees. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the subject of such an action is compensation claimed by Contractor in the event of termination, Contractor's damages shall be limited to compensation for the 60-day period for which Contractor would have been entitled to receive compensation if terminated without cause, and neither party shall be entitled to recover their litigation expenses.
21. Gender.
Whether referred to in the masculine, feminine, or as "it," "Contractor" shall mean the individual or corporate Contractor and any and all employees of Contractor providing services hereunder.
22. Counterparts.
This Agreement (and any amendments) may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, together, shall constitute one and the same instrument. Documents delivered by telephonic facsimile transmission shall be valid and binding.
23. Entire Agreement.
This Agreement shall constitute the entire understanding between Contractor and City relating to the terms and conditions of the services to be performed by Contractor. No agreements, representations or promises made by either party, whether oral or in writing, shall be of any force or effect unless it is in writing and executed by the party to be bound thereby.
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24. Certification and Indemnification Regarding Public Employees' Retirement Law/Pension Reform Act of 2013.
Contractor hereby certifies that all persons providing services to City by Contractor are not current members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Cal PERS) and shall not become members of CalPERS while providing services to City.
Contractor further provides that in the event Contractor assigns a retired annuitant receiving a pension benefit from CalPERS to perform services for City, the retired annuitant is in full compliance with Government Code section 7522.56. A copy of Government Code section 7522.56 is attached hereto as Exhibit "B." Further, Contractor hereby fully and unconditionally indemnifies City from all penalties, fees, employer and employee contributions, or any other assessments imposed by CalPERS in the event CalPERS determines the person assigned by Contractor to provide services to City has been misclassified.
25. Severability.
If any provision of this Agreement is determined by any court of competent jurisdiction or arbitrator to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable to any extent, that provision shall, if possible, be construed as though more narrowly drawn, if a narrower construction would avoid such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability or, if that is not possible, such provision shall, to the extent of such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability, be severed, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in effect. (Remainder of page intentionally left blank)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement on the date first above written.
CITY OF POWAY
By:-----------
Chris Hazeltine, City Manager
ATTEST:
Carrie Gallagher, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:-----------
Alan Fenstermacher, City Attorney
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BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC.
By:------------
David Moo, Business Development
Executive
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A.
"SPECIAL PROVISIONS"
EXHIBIT "A"
Scope of Services.
Contractor agrees to provide landscape maintenance services as required by City, further described in the Agreement, which is included in this document as Attachment 1, and incorporated by reference, as if its contents were fully set forth herein. Contractor shall provide the necessary qualified personnel to perform the services.
B. Compensation and Reimbursement.
City shall pay Contractor a fee in accordance with the Fee Proposals submitted in writing on June 23, 2026, which is included in this document as Attachment
2. Contractor's fee shall include, and Contractor shall be responsible for the payment of all federal, state, and local taxes of any kind which are attributable to the compensation received.
In addition to said consulting fee, Contractor shall be reimbursed for all reasonable expenses, including lodging, telephone, and travel (air, auto, rail) necessarily incurred in performance of the services. Contractor shall bill City for such expenses as incurred, referencing this Agreement. All expenses shall be itemized and supported by receipts for amounts in excess of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00). Statements for reimbursement of expenses shall be paid within ten (10) days of approval by Gity. All air travel shall be billed at coach or special fare rates. Reimbursement for lodging is limited to travel from outside of San Diego County. Contractor shall receive prior authorization for air travel and lodging expenses. All other expenses shall be reimbursed in accordance with City's cash disbursement policies in effect at the time incurred.
C. Term of Agreement.
This Agreement shall be effective from the period commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2028, unless sooner terminated by City as provided in the section of this Agreement entitled "Termination." This Agreement may be extended for up to three (3) additional one-year period upon approval in writing of the City Manager and Contractor. Award of the Contract and any Contract extensions are subject to City Council appropriation of funds. Each renewal period (fiscal) after the first two years of the agreement, the Contractor's costs shall be adjusted based on the annual change in the previous calendar year's Consumer Price Index for the San Diego-Carlsbad area (All Urban Consumers CPI-U) or 5%, whichever is less. The first adjustment would occur no earlier than July 1, 2028. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, Contractor shall return to City any and all equipment, documents or materials and all copies made thereof which Contractor received from City or produced for City for the purposes of this Agreement.
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D. Contractor's Insurance.
1. Coverages:
Contractor shall obtain and maintain during the life of this Agreement all of the following insurance coverages:
(a) Comprehensive General Liability, including premises- operations, products/completed, broad form property damage, and blanket contractual liability with the following coverages: General Liability $1,000,000 Bodily Injury and Property Damage combined each occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. (b) Automobile Liability, including owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles: $1,000,000 combined single limit.
(c) Workers' Compensation insurance in statutory amount. All of the endorsements which are required above shall be obtained for the policy of Workers' Compensation insurance.
2. Endorsements:
Endorsements shall be obtained so that each policy contains the following three provisions:
(a) Additional Insured. (Not required for Professional Errors and Omissions Liability Insurance or Workers' Compensation.) "City of Poway and its elected and appointed boards, officers, agents, and employees are additional insureds with respect to this subject project and contract with City."
(b) Notice.
"Said policy shall not terminate, nor shall it be canceled, until thirty (30) days after written notice is given to City."
(c) Primary Coverage.
"The policy provides primary coverage to City and its elected and appointed boards, officers, agents, and employees. It is not secondary or in any way subordinate to any other insurance or coverage maintained by City."
3. Insurance Certificates:
Contractor shall provide City certificates of insurance showing the insurance coverages described in the paragraphs above, in a form and content approved by City, prior to beginning work under this Agreement.
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E. Notices.
All notices, billings and payments hereunder shall be in writing and sent to the following addresses:
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To City:
To Contractor:
City of Poway
P.O. Box 789
Poway, CA 9207 4
Brightview Landscape Services
980 Jolly Road, Suite 300
Blue Bell, PA 19422
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ATTACHMENT 1
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. Purpose: The purpose of this contract is to provide comprehensive landscape maintenance services for City of Poway Landscape Maintenance Districts, Right-Of Ways, and City facilities.
2. Scope of Work: Complete landscape maintenance of designated areas as specified herein. During and at the end of the maintenance period, all plant material shall be in a healthy, growing condition.
a. The Contractor shall provide all equipment, labor (note: this includes all supervisory and maintenance workers hours), and materials necessary to maintain the areas (including irrigation services) designated in the Contract. b. All work shall be performed following the best landscaping maintenance practices and shall be in keeping with the high aesthetic level of the facilities being maintained. Plants shall be kept in a healthy condition throughout the contract term. The Director of Public Works or their designee will conduct inspections periodically to approve or reject the work performed or the methods and materials used.
3. Specifications and Plans:
a. The work performed shall be done in accordance with the most currently adopted edition of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, hereinafter referred to as Standard Specifications, the City of Poway Supplemental Engineering Standards, and the City of Poway Landscape and Irrigation Design Manual.
b. In case of conflict between the Standard Specifications and these Specifications, these Specifications shall take precedence over and be used in lieu of such conflicting portions.
c. References in these Specifications to the Standard Drawings shall meet the City of Poway Standard Details and/or superseding document thereof.
Where the plans or specifications describe portions of work in general terms, but in complete detail, it is understood that the item is to be furnished and installed complete and in place, and workmanship of the first quality is to be used. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals and do all the work involved in executing the Contract.
4. Location of Work: At various locations throughout the city limits of Poway, California.
Location maps provided in this RFP are intended to illustrate the approximate project locations and are provided to the best available extent. Final boundaries, quantities, and limits of work shall be confirmed in the field with the awarded contractor prior to 16 of68
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the start of work.
5. Time of Completion: Contractor will perform the services set out in this Contract, as contemplated herein, in an efficient, timely, and professional manner, and in accordance with generally accepted standards for performing similar services. It is understood that CITY, in entering into this Contract, is relying on Contractor's representations for quality and professional work performed in a timely manner, and Contractor shall perform in accordance with those representations and standards.
6. Accidents and Vandalism: Any and all accidents and vandalism are to be reported to the City's representative, in writing, within twenty-four (24) hours of an incident.
7. Additional Repairs: During routine maintenance, the Contractor is expected to watch for and make all necessary repairs, including but not limited to, weed and litter abatement, and dead plant material removal. However, if a situation is observed that requires repair and said repair is a repair which may be billed to the City, approval by the Director or the Director's representative is required prior to beginning those repairs.
8. Additions and Deletions: Any time during the period of the contract or during option year periods, the City reserves the right to add or delete square footage and/or acres to or from the District/city inventory of area to be maintained under the provision of this contract at the cost per square foot and/or per acre, taking into consideration project location, in effect at the time of such action.
9. Authority and Duty of the City Representative:
a. It is mutually agreed by and between the parties of this contract, that the City representative shall supervise all work included herein "as required" by the Director.
b. To prevent delays and disputes, and to discourage litigation, it is further agreed by and between the parties of this contract that the City representative shall "as required' by the Director in some instances determine the amounts and quantities of the several kinds of work which are to be paid for under this contract.
c. The City representative shall determine all questions in relation to said work and the installation or maintenance thereof, and in all cases decide every question which may arise relative to the execution of this contract by Contractor.
d. The City representative's decisions and findings shall be the conditions precedent to the right, of the parties hereto, to arbitration or any action on the contract and to any rights of the Contractor to receive any money under this contract.
e. Should the City representative render any decision or give any direction which, in the opinion of either party hereto, is not in accordance with the meaning and 17 of 68
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intent of this contract, either party may file with the Director, within thirty (30) calendar days, their written objections to the decision or direction so rendered and, by such action, may reserve the right to submit the question so raised to arbitration as herein provided.
f. It is the intent of this agreement that there shall be no delay in the execution of the work, and the decision or directions of the City representative, as rendered, shall be promptly carried out. Any claim arising therefore shall be thereafter adjusted by arbitration as hereinafter provided.
10. Character of Workers: The Contractor shall employ only workers who are competent to perform the work assigned to them, and in the case of skilled labor, who are adequately trained and experienced in their respective trades and who do satisfactory work. Should the Director notify the Contractor that any person(s) employed by the Contractor is, in the Director's opinion, incompetent, unfaithful, or disorderly, or who uses threatening or abusive language to any person representing the City while on the work site, such person shall be immediately discharged from the work site and shall not be re-employed thereon except with the written consent of the Director.
11. Chemicals, Use of: The Contractor may not use chemicals for any purpose unless they have the proper licenses as stated in Section II, Item 27, Certificates and Licenses.
The Contractor shall submit a list of all chemical herbicides, rodenticides, and pesticides proposed for use under this Contract for approval by the City's representative. Materials included on this list shall be limited to chemicals approved by the State of California, Department of Agriculture, and shall include the exact brand name and generic formulation. The use of any chemical on the list shall be based on the recommendations of a licensed pest control advisor. The use of chemicals shall conform to the current San Diego County Department of Agriculture regulations. No chemical herbicide, rodenticide, or pesticide shall be applied until its use is approved, in writing, by the City's representative as appropriate for the purpose and area proposed. The monthly report required of the Contractor shall include a statement of all applications of herbicides, rodenticides, and pesticides detailing the chemical used, quantity, rate of application, area in which used, and the purpose of the application.
12. City's Right to Do Work: The City reserves the right to do work other than that required by these Specifications within the Contract area. If such work by the City affects the performance of this Contract by Contractor, before undertaking any restorative work, Contractor will be asked to submit an estimate of repair costs.
13. Contractor to Check Schedules and Information Sheets: The contractor shall check all Schedules and Information Sheets given to them by the City representative and shall notify the City representative of any discrepancy or any error or omission which the Contractor may discover in the course of the work. The Contractor will not be allowed to take advantage of any error or omission in the Contract documents, as full instructions will be furnished by the City representative should such error or omission be discovered, and the Contractor shall carry out such instruction as if originally specified.
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14. Diligent Performance
of
Work:
If,
in
the
opinion
of
the
City
representative,
the
labor
furnished
by
the
Contractor
is
incompetent,
unskilled
or
unreliable,
their
equipment
inadequate,
improper
or
unsafe,
or
if the
Contractor
fails
to
continuously
and
diligently
execute
the
work,
the
City
shall,
in
writing,
instruct
the
Contractor
to
remove
all
such
causes
of
complaint
and
the
Contractor
shall
have
five
(5)
days
to
comply.
Payment
shall
be
withheld
until
the
Contractor
has
executed
all
work
to
the
specification
standards
to
the
City's
satisfaction.
15. Disposal,
Recycling,
and
Grass
cycling
of
Trash,
Debris
and
Green
waste:
a.
Contractors
are
instructed
to
exclude
dump
fees
and
the
cost
of
hauling
landscape
refuse
(green
waste)
outside
the
City.
If
needed,
the
City
as
part
of
the
comprehensive
recycling
program, will
provide
Contractor(s)
with
a
40-yard
roll-off
container
at
a
location
within
the
City
for
disposal
of
landscape
maintenance
green
waste.
Trash
removed
from
trash
receptacles
at
City
facilities
that
is
not
green
waste
shall
be
disposed
of
in
trash
containers
on-site
or
as
directed
by
the
City.
b.
Solid
waste:
The
Contractor
shall
not
allow
the
work
site
to
become
littered
with
trash
and
debris
and
shall
maintain
the
same
in
a
neat
and
orderly
condition
throughout
the
Contract
period.
This
includes
any
trash
or
debris
left
on
the
site.
All
disposal
of
trash
and
debris
is
included
in
the
contract
price.
The
Contractor
shall
promptly
remove
all
debris
generated
by
Contractor's
work.
immediately
after
working
in
areas
of
public
streets,
gutters,
driveways,
and
paved
areas,
the
Contractor
shall
clean
them
with
suitable
equipment.
c.
Recycling
of
green
waste:
The
Contractor
will
recycle
all
green
waste
from
pruning,
trimming,
weeding,
edging,
and
other
work
required
in
the
specifications
of
this
contract.
It
must
be
recycled
to
an
appropriate
green
waste
recycling
location.
All
trash
and
debris
is
to
be
removed
from
the
green
waste
prior
to
recycling.
Recycling
is
included
in
the
contract
price.
d.
Grass
cycling
must
be
utilized
when
mowing.
Grass
clippings
to
remain
in
grass
unless
otherwise
directed.
16. Estimated
Quantities:
The
Contractor
agrees
that
the
quantities
of
work
as
stated
in
the
Contractor's
proposal,
or
indicated
in
the
schedule
of
information
sheets,
are
only
approximate,
and
that
during
the
progress
of
work,
the
City
may
find
it advisable,
and
the
Contractor
shall
have
the
right,
to
omit
portions
of
work
and
to
increase
or
decrease
the
quantities.
The
City
reserves
the
right
to
add
or
delete
any
items
as
may
be
deemed
necessary
or
desirable.
Under
no
circumstances
or
conditions
will
the
Contractor
be
paid
anything
on
account
of
anticipated
profits
for
work
or
any
portion
thereof
covered
by
this
Contract,
which
is
not
actually
performed,
and
which
has
not
actually
entered
into
the
installation
or
maintenance
of
improvements.
17. Excessive
Water
Usage:
In
case
of
Level
of
2 or
higher
water
shortage,
or
a
change
in
local
state
or
federal
law(s},
the
Contractor
is
responsible
for
meeting
citywide
water
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restrictions as may be determined by the City Council, unless otherwise directed. The City has bi-monthly water quantity figures for all irrigation meters. If the excess water usage cannot be justified, the Contractor will be charged for excessive use and will be deducted from the monthly payment.
18. Experience: Prior to contract award, the successful proposer(s) for this Contract shall be required to demonstrate to the City of Poway Landscape Maintenance District, or its agent, that landscape maintenance for municipalities or government agencies has been successfully performed in the Southern California area for a minimum of three (3) continuous years of the type involved in this Contract and possesses suitable equipment, staff, and facilities to perform the work.
19. Extra Work:
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a. If extra work orders are given in accordance with the provisions of this contract, such work shall be considered a part hereof and subject to each and all of its terms and requirements.
b. It is agreed that the Contractor shall perform all extra work under the direction of the City representative, when so ordered by the City representative or City. It is further agreed that the compensation to be paid to the Contractor for performing extra work shall be determined in advance by the City representative, according to one of the following methods:
Method A)
Method B)
Method C)
By agreed unit prices of this contract; or
By agreed lump sum; or
By agreed unit prices of this Contract, and by agreed lump sum and/or by agreed unit prices for that portion of work which has no agreed unit prices in this Contract.
c. Extra work will not be initiated without written authorization from the City or Agent in the form of a work request for such extra work to be performed.
The method and/or procedure for said extra work written order shall be as determined by the City representative.
d. Extra work may include, but not be limited to:
1) Preventive maintenance performed on irrigation systems or in relation to planted areas (i.e. weed control or pruning) not discussed in the bid specifications.
2) Repairs or replacement due to vandalism or accidents. 3) Remedial landscaping.
e. Labor costs shall not exceed the contracted hourly rate in the fee schedule or in future contract amendments adjusted for CPI.
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f. Material cost shall not exceed ten (10) percent for handling of materials purchased by the Contractor and used for the extra work, including sales taxes, freight and delivery charges on an as-needed basis. Receipts will be reviewed by the City Representative.
g. Equipment rental shall include reasonable rental time machinery or equipment is required, plus reasonable move-in and/or move-out charges.
All equipment shall be in good working order and be suitable for its purposes.
h. GraffitiNandalism. Contractor shall document and report to City all observations of: graffiti and other vandalism; illegal activities; transient camps; missing or damaged equipment or signs; hazards or potential hazards, including without limitation, sidewalk hazards caused by trees or other means, within 2 hours of observation. Graffiti shall be addressed by the Contractor within twenty-four (24) hours of notice or observation. The Contractor shall notify the Contract Inspector of graffiti. i. The Contractor may charge extra for labor and materials to remove or eradicate graffiti provided the City's representative has approved the method to be used by the Contractor. Graffiti shall be eradicated by the Contractor within one (1) day of notice or observation. The Contractor shall notify the City's representative by submitting an incident report and receive a work order for this extra work prior to removing the graffiti. j. Exclusion From Extra Work. The Contractor may be requested to perform special tasks that are above their normal scheduled work, i.e., pruning for an aesthetiG view problem. It is intended that the Specifications are indicative of the work to be anticipated but the Contractor will allow for additional work at no additional cost to the City that are considered normal maintenance to meet the objectives and criteria.
Work performed without prior written approval will not be reimbursed.
20. Hazardous Conditions: The Contractor shall maintain all work sites free of hazards to persons and/or property resulting from their operations. Any hazardous conditions noted by the Contractor, which are not a result of their operations, shall immediately be reported to the Special Districts Office (858) 668-4 708 or the main Public Works line (858) 668-4700.
21. Holidays: The Contractor shall provide a list of those holidays recognized by the Contractor. Designated City holidays include: New Year's Day (January 1), Martin Luther King's Day (3rd Monday in January), Washington's Birthday (3rd Monday in February), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day (1st Monday in September), Veteran's Day (November 11 ), Thanksgiving and the day after (4th Thursday and Friday in November), and Christmas Day (December 25). The City's holiday list shall take precedence above the Contractor's. Additional days requested by the Contractor shall be made up as a part of this Contract. City offices 21 of 68
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are
closed
every
other
Friday.
Any
changes
or
additions
to
the
holiday
list
will
be
provided
as
soon
as
they
are
known
.
22. Key
Personnel:
The
contractor
is
to
provide
an
organizational
chart
[or
list]
indicating
job
descriptions
of
key
personnel
[i.e.,
accounts
payable/receivable]
for
contact
purposes.
23. Losses
from
Natural
Causes:
All
loss
or
damage
arising
out
of
the
nature
of
the
work
to
be
done,
or
from
the
action
of
irrigation
floods,
overflows,
or
ground
water,
or
from
unusual
obstructions
or
difficulties,
or
any
other
circumstance
either
known
or
unforeseen
which
may
be
encountered
in
the
execution
of
said
work
shall
be
sustained
and
borne
by
the
Contractor
at
the
Contractor's
own
expense.
24. Method
of
Payment/
Monthly
Reports:
a.
The
Contractor
will
be
paid
monthly,
in
arrears,
for
work
performed
satisfactorily
under
this
Contract.
Payment
for
maintenance
of
sites
listed
in
this
specification
as
being
planned
for
construction
sometime
during
the
life
of
the
Contract
will
not
start
or
be
made
until
after
the
Director
advises
the
Contractor
in
writing
that
the
Contractor
is
authorized
to
commence
maintenance.
b.
By
the
first
of
each
month,
the
Contractor
shall
submit
a
detailed
report
of
maintenance
performed
and
materials
used
in
the
prior
month.
This
monthly
report
shall
include
before
and
after
photos
of
the
pump
station,
reservoir
and
water
treatment
plant
locations.
A
Monthly
Pesticide
Use
Report
shall
also
be
submitted
(but
shall
not
take
the
place
of
the
Pesticide
Use
Report
required
by
the
County
of
San
Diego).
25. Methods
of
Operation:
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a.
The
Contractor
shall
give
to
the
City's
Representative
full
information
in
advance
as
to
the
Contractor's
plans
for
carrying
out
any
part
of
the
work
(i.e.,
Bi-Weekly
Maintenance
and
Irrigation
Schedules).
b.
The
Contractor
alone
shall
be
responsible
for
the
safety,
adequacy,
and
efficiency
of
the
Contractor's
personnel,
equipment,
and
methods
.
c.
The
approval
by
the
City
of
any
plan
or
method
of
work
proposed
by
the
Contractor
shall
not
relieve
the
Contractor
of
any
responsibility
thereof,
and
such
approval
shall
not
be
considered
as
an
assumption
by
the
City,
or
any
officer,
agent,
or
employee
thereof,
of
any
kind
of
liability,
and
the
Contractor
shall
have
no
claim
under
this
contract
on
account
of
failure
of
inefficiency
of
any
plan
or
method
so
approved.
Such
approval
shall
be
considered
and
shall
mean
that
the
City
has
no
objection
to
the
Contractor's
use
or
adoption,
at
the
Contractor's
own
risk
and
responsibility,
of
the
plan
or
method
proposed
by
the
Contractor.
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26. Modifications and Alterations:
a. In executing the contract agreement, the Contractor agrees that the City shall have the right to make such modifications, changes, and alterations, as the City may see fit, in the work agreed to be done or any part thereof, or in the materials to be used therein, either before or after the beginning of installation work thereof, without affecting the validity of the contract. b. Where any modification, change, or alteration increases the quantity of work to be performed and is within the scope of a fair interpretation thereof, such increases shall be paid for according to the quantity of work actually done according to unit prices.
c. Modifications and alterations which reduce the quantity of work to be done shall not constitute a claim for damages or for anticipated profits on work involved in such reduction.
d. All orders for modifications, changes, or alterations to the work herein provided shall be in writing by the Director or the City representative.
27. Monthly Contractor's Meetings: Meetings will be held the first Tuesday of each month at a designated time between all contractors and City staff (i.e., Public Works Supervisor and Contract Specialist/inspector. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss pertinent matters related to contracts and receive monthly billings. Upon request, the Contractor or their representative shall walk maintenance areas with the City representative or the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Inspector for the purpose of determining compliance with the Specifications or to discuss required work. The Contractor shall submit, at this meeting, a detailed report of the work performed, materials used during the past month, work to be performed in the current month, and additional reports as applicable.
28. Non-performance/Non-compliance:
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a. If the City determines that Contractor has not fulfilled the Contract according to the Specifications, those discrepancies and deficiencies in the work that remain uncorrected will justify a billing adjustment in the month following the occurrence. Sufficient notice by issuance of a written work order shall be given to the contractor to correct any discrepancies and deficiencies within five (5) working days.
b. When Contractor's negligence results in excessive use or waste of irrigation water, the estimated cost of this water shall be deducted from the contract payment.
c. If the Contractor is terminated for non-performance, the City may contract out the remaining work at the Contractor's expense.
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satisfactorily under the provision of this Contract, a non-credit status may be enforced during this period of "non-compliance". This prorate shall be based on the total yearly amount for labor divided by the working days available. If a non-credit status is imposed due to the Contractor's non performance or non-compliance to the specifications and requirements of the Contract, it is agreed that the City will withhold payment of any invoices submitted by the Contractor for such period. This provision shall have no effect on any other rights the City may have under this Contract.
29. Notice Requirements:
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a. General: Notice shall be deemed to have been given by either party by posting of a certified, registered, or couriered letter, or the sending of a telegram, to the business address of the other party.
b. Non-performance/Non-compliance:
1) Work orders shall be written which shall serve as first notice of any discrepancies and/or deficiencies. This notice shall state a reasonable time in which the contractor is to make any necessary corrections or request the Contractor to provide a reasonable (as determined by the City) schedule of work. Should an emergency arise, the contractor is to respond immediately.
2) Should the contractor fail to meet the time limit set forth in the Work Order issued for a non-emergency, the contractor shall receive, in writing by facsimile and/or by certified mail, a second notice. The second notice puts the contractor in violation, and a specific date shall be given for compliance.
3) Should the Contractor not pursue corrective measures after the specific date has expired on the second notice, the City shall have the right to:
a. Perform or hire another contractor to perform the work which shall be reimbursable by the Contractor; at cost plus a fifteen (15) percent administrative fee; or
b. Issue a third and final work order with a "final" date and time. The Contractor is required to meet with City staff and review the discrepancies/deficiencies. No fourth work orders will be issued under any circumstances.
c. Failure to Comply. Should it be necessary for the City to take action against the Contractor for non-performance and/or noncompliance of these specifications, i.e., Contract, the City shall:
a. Issue a Notice of Cause to the Contractor (either in person, by May 19, 2026, Item #6
certified or registered mail, or by private courier) that will serve as a claim against the Contractor.
b. Should it be necessary, a Notice of Termination shall be given to the Contractor should the Contractor be found in breach of contract and in non-compliance with the above. The Contractor shall be held responsible for any costs(s) that remain to re-assign the work to another Contractor.
30. Payment: The Contractor shall present monthly invoices for the contracted monthly amount. Included in the billing shall be:
a. A maintenance chart showing all the work functions accomplished during the month for which the billing is submitted (e.g., fertilization, pest control, etc.).
b. Included with the billing statement, the Contractor is to provide the City with a maintenance schedule for the next month of service.
c. Reimbursement for replacement of parts shall be made upon verification that the old parts have been labeled and submitted to the City Representative during weekly inspections.
d. Payments will be made monthly after verification of completion of the work by the City Representative. All Contractor and vendor invoices must accompany billing to show proof of expenditures before the City makes payment. Failure to present invoices may cause delay in payments. e. All work that is outside the basic Contract price and is to be covered by contingency funds must be negotiated before the work is accomplished. f. Monthly invoices are to be sent to:
Landscape Maintenance Services
Public Works Department
City of Poway
P.O. Box 789
Poway, CA 92074-0789
INVOICES EXCEEDING THREE MONTHS FROM MONTH END FOR
WHICH WORK WAS PERFORMED WILL ONLY BE PAID AT THE
DISCRETION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.
31. Payments Withheld: The City may withhold payment as necessary to protect the City from loss due to:
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a. Work required in the Specifications that is defective, incomplete or not performed.
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b. Claims filed or reasonable evidence indicating probable filing of claims. c. Failure of Contractor to make payments to subcontractors or for materials or labor.
d. A reasonable doubt that the Contract can be completed for the balance then unpaid.
32. Payroll Records: The City retains the right to examine the Contractor's payroll records and to consult with the Contractor's employees to determine if legal wage rates are being paid. These records must be available within the City limits of the City of Poway.
33. Personnel: Contractor shall provide sufficient personnel to perform all work in accordance with the specification set forth herein. The number of employees assigned to this contract shall be approved by the City prior to the start of the contract and listed on the Contractor's information form under the Section VII, Forms. The City reserves the right to interview the contractor's assigned staff at any time for the purpose of assuring the City that the employee has the proper technical skills and understands the expectations of working in a municipal setting. Contractor's employees, whether assigned to any one facility or as part of a crew serving any number of facilities, shall include at least one individual who speaks and writes the English language proficiently and has a cell phone with an active e-mail account.
City may, at any time, give Contractor written notice to the effect that the conduct or action of a designated employee of the Contractor is, in the reasonable belief of the City, detrimental to the interest of the public patronizing the premises. Contractor shall meet with representatives of the City to consider the appropriate course of action with respect to such matter and Contractor shall take reasonable measures under the circumstances to assure the City that the conduct and activities of Contractor's employees will not be detrimental to the interest of the public patronizing the premises.
Contractor is required to establish an identification system for personnel assigned to the facility which clearly indicates, to the public, the name of the Contractor responsible for the landscape maintenance services. The identification system shall be furnished at the Contractor's expense and will include appropriate uniforms and/or name badges as specified by the City. Sufficient changes shall be provided to present a neat and clean appearance of the landscape personnel at all times.
Contractor shall maintain full staffing levels during inclement weather to deal will all weather related work, such as, but not limited to keeping all drainage structures (brow ditches) clear and in operating condition. The contractor may request a manpower reduction during inclement weather and accumulate hours of work owed back to the city at the contract rate if approved by the city. Or the reduction of manpower can be deducted from the monthly maintenance invoice. All manpower reduction requests must be in writing from the contractor and if the contractor reduces manpower at any time that is not authorized by the city, the city may deduct money from the monthly maintenance invoice at the contracted hourly rate.
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34. Personnel, Supervision:
a. The Contractor shall furnish sufficient supervisory and working personnel to promptly accomplish, to the satisfaction of the Director or their agents, and on schedule, all work required under this Contract during the regular and prescribed hours. The Contractor and their employees shall conduct themselves in a proper and efficient manner at all times and shall be suitably attired. The Director may require the Contractor to remove from the job site any employee(s) deemed careless, incompetent, or otherwise objectionable, whose continued employment may be considered contrary to the best interests of the City.
b. The Contractor shall furnish a competent supervisor on the job at all times who is capable of discussing matters pertaining to this Contract with the Director of Public Works or their agents. They shall have a minimum of four (4) year's experience in landscape maintenance supervision. c. The Contractor or their staff should have expertise and experience in turf management, entomology, pest control, soils, fertilizer, plant identification and irrigation systems maintenance, and be able to display competence in these areas to the Director or their agents.
35. Project Inspections:
a. The City representative and Contractor's supervisor will meet onsite on a weekly basis, to inspect the project and determine compliance with the Specifications or to discuss required work. The supervisor's time is inclusive of the contracted price.
b. Inspection Reports for each area surveyed shall be prepared by the City representative and given to the Contractor's supervisor. These reports shall note inadequacies, discrepancies, and/or deficiencies of an area. (See Item 26 of this Section, Notice Requirements).
36. Protection of Existing Facilities and Structures:
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a. The Contractor shall exercise due care in protecting from damage all existing facilities, structures and utilities both above surface and underground on the District's or City's property. Any damage to said property deemed to be caused by the Contractor's neglect shall be corrected or paid for by the Contractor at no cost to the City. This will include loss of plant material due to improper care.
b. If the City requests or directs the Contractor to perform work in a given area, it will be the Contractor's responsibility to contact the various utility companies to verify and locate any underground systems or utility lines. The Contractor shall take responsibility for exercising caution when working in these areas. If the Contractor damages utilities, they will be responsible for making the necessary repairs at their own expense. The Contractor will May 19, 2026, Item #6
notify the City within one (1) hour of any damage that occurs. c. The Contractor shall provide barriers, which are to be kept in place at all times, to protect persons other than those engaged on or about the work from any accident. The Contractor will be held responsible for all accidents to persons or property through any negligence of the Contractor or the Contractor's employees.
d. The Contractor shall agree to, and shall, hold the City, its elective and appointive boards, officers, agents, volunteers, and employees, harmless from any liability for damage or claims for damage which may arise from the Contractor's operations under this contract agreement, whether such operations be by the Contractor or any Subcontractor, or by any one or more persons directly or indirectly employed by, or acting as agent for, the Contractor or any Subcontractor or its elective and appointive boards, officers, agents, volunteers, and employees from any suits or actions at law or in equity for damages caused, or alleged to have been caused, by reason of any of the aforesaid operations.
e. The Contractor shall give reasonable notice to the owner(s) of public or private property and utilities when such property is liable to injury or damage through the performance of the work, and shall make all necessary arrangements with such owner(s) relative to the removal and replacement or protection of such property or utilities.
37. Protection of Property During Inclement Weather: During storms, the Contractor will provide supervisory inspection of the project during regular hours to prevent or minimize possible damage from inclement weather. The Contractor shall submit a report [attached to site map] identifying any storm damage to the City, identifying location of damage, and cost estimates. Contractor's responsibility for removing branches and leaves downed by high winds or other typical or non-typical environment conditions are as follows:
a. Contractor must remove, at no additional cost, all debris on contracted property regardless of disposition of affected tree, shrub, or any other landscape related item, within 48 hours of notification or self-discovery. b. Leaves or other landscape debris that accumulates in street gutters adjacent to Contractor's area of work, shall be removed by Contractor at no additional charge to City.
c. Debris inhibiting proper flow of water in v-ditches and other structures shall be removed as needed to prevent flooding or damage to property.
Damage caused by or increased cost incurred by the City as a result of Contractor not maintaining site in satisfactory condition prior to inclement weather, will be charged to the Contractor. If additional work beyond this Contract, it shall be paid for as extra.
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38. Provision for Emergencies:
a. Whenever, in the opinion of the City representative, the Contractor has not taken sufficient precaution for the safety of the public or the protection of the work to be done under this Contract, or of adjacent structures or property which may be injured by processes of maintenance, on account of such neglect an emergency shall arise and immediate action shall be considered necessary in order to protect public or private, personal, or property interests, then the City representative, with or without notice to the Contractor, may provide suitable protection to the said interest by causing such work to be done and material to be furnished and placed as the City representative may consider necessary and adequate. The cost and expense of such work and material so furnished shall be borne by the Contractor, and, if the same shall not be paid on presentation of the bills therefore, such costs shall be deducted from any amounts due or to become due the Contractor. The performance of such emergency work under the direction of the City representative shall in no way relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damages which may occur during or after such precaution has been duly taken by the City representative.
b. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any damages or extra pay on account of any postponement, interference, or delay caused by any such structures and facilities within the work area whether they are shown on the plans or not.
39. Record Drawings: A set of record drawings of irrigation systems, where available, may be obtained by the Contractor in electronic format upon request to the Special Districts Division at a cost for duplication.
40. Relations with Other Contractors:
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a. The Contractor shall cooperate with all other contractors who may be performing work on behalf of the District or City and workers who may be employed by the District or City on any work in the vicinity of the work to be done under this contract. The conduct of the Contractor's operations shall interfere to the least possible extent with the work of such contractors or workers.
b. Any difference or conflict that may arise between the Contractor and other contractors, or between the Contractor and District or City workers, in regard to their work, shall be adjusted and determined by the Director or their Agent.
c. If the work of the Contractor is delayed because of any acts or omissions of any other contractor or contractors, the Contractor shall have no claim against the District or City on that account other than for an extension of time.
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41. Repairs:
a. All portions of existing structure or facilities, including irrigation systems, which are damaged or altered in any way, as a result of the performance of work under these Specifications during the term of the Contract, shall be repaired or replaced in kind and in an approved manner. All work of this kind shall be performed by the Contractor at no cost to the City and shall be as indicated by the City's Representative. Repairs to facilities shall be made immediately after damage or alteration occurs, unless otherwise instructed.
A comprehensive testing and check of all irrigation systems shall be made approximately thirty (30) days prior to the end of the Contract, and any repairs deemed the responsibility of the Contractor shall be made by the Contractor prior to the end of the Contract. If repairs are not made by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the City's representative, deductions shall be made from the Contract payment in the amount to cover the cost to eliminate the discrepancies, as determined by the Director. b. All portions of existing structures or facilities, including irrigation systems, which are damaged or altered by vandalism, theft, or disappearance, shall, as indicated by the City's representative, be repaired or replaced in kind and in an approved manner. All work of this kind shall be performed by the Contractor. Authorization from the City's representative must be obtained before repairs to the facilities are made unless otherwise directed. c. Any replacement must conform to the type and kind of existing system. Any deviation must be approved in writing by the City's representative. d. A written Incident Report for damages exceeding twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be submitted by the Contractor for all occurrences of vandalism, theft, damage, or disappearance detailing the quantity, size and location, within forty-eight (48) hours after the occurrence. Contractor's failure to meet this requirement will result in Contractor's responsibility for total repair costs. Reports shall be filed for all damages occurring on the site. However, the City will not be liable for minor damages of less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00). These costs will be the responsibility of the Contractor.
e. Old parts, as they are replaced, shall be labeled and turned into the City representative at the time of weekly inspections to validate billings for reimbursement.
42. Reports, Records and Schedules: Contractor shall prepare and submit to CITY a monthly project report. Said report shall indicate the overall condition of the maintained sites and list specifically any unusual or problem areas or situations. The report shall also include action to be taken by Contractor to rectify said situation(s) and indicate the anticipated time frame for compliance.
a. Pesticide Reports:
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1. Records of all pesticides and fertilizers used by Contractor on City property will be submitted electronically by e-mail on a provided excel spreadsheet, by the first working day of the month to City representative.
Contractor is responsible to maintain site and date specific records which shall be retained in accordance with Department of Pesticide Regulations.
2. Records of all operations shall be kept per California Department of Pesticide Regulations.
3. The monthly use reports are due by the 10th of each month and will have the total amount of chemicals, including fertilizers, used on City property per CDPR and NPDES requirements.
4. Copies of current Qualified Applicator Licenses/Certificates. and a licensed Pest Control Advisor per the CA Department of Pesticide Regulations. Provide copies of current licenses and certificates. Must be maintained for life of the contract.
b. Irrigation Reports:
Contractor shall maintain and submit to City the following reports at the prescribed times:
1. Irrigation Tracking Sheet: To be filled out at time of scheduled testing/repairing and turned in monthly to City.
2. Annual Irrigation System Maintenance Record: Contractor is to provide a spreadsheet listing each system serviced (including recycled water connection/coverage testing) with the date, an itemized list of the service provided, and the name and signature of the person(s) that did the work. c. Green Waste Report:
This report is due to City on a monthly basis with the following information:
1. The area from which the green waste was removed.
2. The weight of the green waste.
3. The name and address of the company that is processing the green waste recycling.
4. Amount of green waste reused in Poway, if any.
5. Amount of green waste reused outside of Poway, if any.
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d. Additional Reports:
Additional reports shall also be submitted as applicable, including but not limited to the following:
1. Suggestions for improving problem areas. As needed or as requested by City.
2. Reports of work planned. Due at meeting with City.
3. Cost information to perform extra work for upgrading specific areas.
As needed or requested by City.
4. Weekly Maintenance Schedule(s).
i) Contractor shall provide a weekly maintenance schedule to City. Due at weekly meeting.
ii) Notification of change in scheduled work must be received by the City at least twelve (12) hours prior to the scheduled time for the work.
iii) Contractor shall adjust their work schedule to compensate for all holidays and inclement weather.
5. Seasonal Irrigation Schedule Form(s). Due at last weekly meeting of the month.
6. Accident Reports. Due within twenty-four (24) hours of accident.
7. Incident Reports. Due within twenty-four (24) hours of incident.
8. Hazard Reports. Due within twenty-four (24) hours of identification/discovery.
9. Irrigation test reports. Due at the weekly meeting or at last meeting of the month depending on type of site.
43. Response: The Contractor's supervisor shall be available by cellular phone, of home phone number, to handle emergencies. If the Contractor cannot be contacted, the City retains the right to complete the necessary emergency action and deduct time and materials from the Contractor's monthly billing.
44. Responsibility of the Contractor:
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a. The Contractor shall furnish all transportation, tools, equipment, and labor, and be solely responsible for the safe, proper, and lawful installation, maintenance, and use thereof.
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b. The Contractor shall protect the Contractor's work from damage and all injury to the same.
c. The Contractor shall be solely answerable for all damage to the District or property of the District or City, to other contractors or other employees of the District or City, to the neighboring premises, or to any private or personal property, due to improper, illegal, or negligent conduct by himself, or the Contractor's subcontractors, employees, or agents in or about said work, or in the execution of the work covered by this Contract, or any extra work undertaken as herein provided, or to any defect in, or any improper use of machinery, equipment, materials, or materials storage.
d. Any plan or method of work suggested by the Director or their representative to the Contractor, but not specified or required, if adopted or followed by the Contractor in whole or in part, shall be used at the risk and responsibility of the Contractor. Neither the City nor its agents will assume any responsibility, therefore.
45. Responsibility for Work: The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to people and/or property that occur as a result of the fault or negligence of said Contractor or their employees in connection with the performance of the work.
46. Safety: All work performed under this Contract shall be performed in such a manner as to provide maximum safety to the public and comply with all safety standards required by CAL-OSHA. The Director reserves the right to issue restraint or cease and desist orders to the Contractor when unsafe or harmful acts are observed or reported relative to the performance of the work under this Contract.
47. Scheduling of Operations:
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a. The Contractor shall perform work at such time as to minimize disturbance or interference to resident convenience, pedestrian or vehicle circulation, specifically between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The City is closed on alternate Fridays, and no work shall be performed in the City right of ways that require traffic control. Exceptions may be made in mitigating circumstances and permission must be granted through the Director or the City representative.
b. Operations that generate excess noise, i.e., running any type of power equipment, will not be allowed before 7:00 a.m., so as not to disturb the residents of the area.
c. The Contractor shall keep the City informed of the Contractor's work activity including maintenance work, scheduled maintenance work, and extra work schedules. A two-week work schedule shall be provided to the City by the Contractor indicating planned work activity for the following two weeks by the Contractor. The Contractor shall use Monday as the start day of the May 19, 2026, Item #6
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When a holiday falls on a Thursday for which a schedule is to be submitted, the schedule shall be then submitted the day prior to the holiday. The City shall immediately notify the Contractor of any anticipated conflicts with planned work activity provided on said work schedules.
d. The Contractor will also furnish a special notification, in writing, a list of exact start dates for fertilization, aerification, renovation, and other infrequent operations. This shall be furnished to the City's representative at least ten (10) working days in advance of performing these operations.
48. Soil and Plant Testing: When required by the City, Contractor test soils and/or plant in selected areas for soil fertility, salt buildup, or pathological organisms. These tests may be billed as an extra by the Contractor and will be used to determine whether additional treatments are required. The proposed testing lab will be approved by the City.
49. Sound Control:
a. The Contractor shall comply with all local sound control and noise level rules, regulations and ordinances that apply to any work performed pursuant to this Contract.
b. Each internal combustion engine, used for any purpose on the job or related to the job, shall be equipped with a muffler recommended by the manufacturer of such equipment. No internal combustion engine shall be operated on the project without said muffler and spark arrestor. c. Full compensation for conforming to the requirements of this Section shall be considered as included in the prices paid for the various Contract items of work involved and no additional compensation will be allowed thereof.
50. Subcontractors: No subcontractors will be recognized as such. All persons engaged in the work will be considered as employees of the Contractor; and the Contractor shall be held directly responsible for their work.
51. Substitutions: Wherever a specific type of material is specified, no substitutions shall be allowed without the written consent of the City's representative.
52. Suggestions to Contractor Adopted at the Contractor's Own Risk: Any plan or method of work suggested by the City Representative, or other representative of the City to the Contractor, but not specified or required, if adopted or followed by the Contractor in whole or in part, shall be used at the risk and responsibility of the Contractor; and the City Representative. The City will assume no responsibility therefore.
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53. Superintendent of Work: The Contractor shall provide and maintain, continually on the site of the work during its progress, adequate and competent superintendents of all operations for and in connection with the work, which is being performed under this contract, either personal or by a duly authorized superintendent or other representative.
54. Supervision and Inspection:
a. The City shall be and is hereby authorized to appoint or employ such supervising inspectors, as the City may deem proper, to inspect the materials furnished and the work performed under this contract, and to see the said materials are furnished, and the said work is performed according to specifications, schedules and information sheets. The Contractor shall furnish all reasonable aid and assistance required by the Director, or by the Director's authorized representative, for the proper inspection and examination of the work and all parts thereof.
b. The Contractor shall regard and obey the directions and instructions of the Director, or any properly authorized representative, when the same are consistent with the obligations of this contract and specifications. Should the Contractor object to any order given by any subordinate supervisor, inspector, or City representative, the Contractor may make written appeal to the Director for the Director's decision.
c. Such inspection shall not relieve the Contractor from any obligation to perform said work strictly in accordance with the specifications, schedules, and information sheets, or any modifications thereof as herein provided, and work not so installed shall be removed and made good by the Contractor at the Contractor's own expense, and free of all expense to the City, whenever so ordered by the Director, without reference to any previous oversight or error in inspection.
55. Support Information/Quantities: The support information or quantities, such as square footages or acreages, are prepared from the best information available. The purpose of this information is to assist the Proposer, and the City takes no responsibility for complete accuracy.
56. Suspension of Work on Notice: The contractor shall delay or suspend the progress of work, or any part thereof, whenever the Contractor shall be so required by written order of the Director or City representative, and for such periods of time as delay or of such suspension of progress of work, or any part thereof, the time for completion of the work so suspended or of work so delayed by such suspension shall be extended for a period equivalent to the time lost by reason of such suspension; but such order of the Director or City representative shall not otherwise modify or invalidate in any way the provisions of this Contract.
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58. Unfavorable Maintenance Conditions: During unfavorable weather, wet ground, or other unsuitable maintenance conditions, the Contractor shall confine the Contractor's operations to work that will not be adversely affected. No portion of the work shall be done under conditions that would adversely affect the quality or the efficiency of the work, unless by special means or precautions approved by the City representative, allowing the Contractor the ability to perform the work in a proper and satisfactory manner.
59. Verbal Statements Not Binding: It is understood and agreed that the written terms and provisions of the Contract Agreement shall supersede all prior verbal statements of any and every official and/or other representative of the City, and such statements shall not be effective or be construed as entering into, or forming a part of, or altering in any way whatsoever, the written Contract Agreement.
60. Certified Landscape Technician -Irrigation, and other: The Contractor shall provide a foreman possessing certification as a Landscape Industry Certified Technician -Irrigation (formerly Certified Landscape Technician -Irrigation) from the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) or equivalent. The foreman shall be onsite at all times during irrigation repair, replacement, and installation. Provide a copy of the certification prior to contract award.
The Landscape Industry Certified Technician -Irrigation must have a minimum of six (6) months or 1,000 hours of irrigation-related field experience and possess certification as a Landscape Industry Certified Technician -Irrigation (CLCA) or equivalent certification acceptable to the Agency.
The Irrigation Technician shall have a minimum of six (6) months or 1,000 hours of irrigation-related field experience.
The Crew Leader shall have a minimum of four (4) years of landscape maintenance and repair experience and possess certification as a Landscape Industry Certified Technician (CLCA) or equivalent certification The Gardener shall have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in landscape maintenance and repair.
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a. The landscape goal for Districts is to visually unify the various land uses and maintain a standard of quality for community appearance. This will protect and enhance real estate values, as well as intensifying the image of the City of Poway as a pleasant and attractive place to live. 1) High visibility areas such as medians, parkways and slope planting adjacent to streets, paths, and sidewalks shall have a well-groomed appearance. "Dead" wood, branches, leaves and flowers should be removed from planters and surrounding areas as soon as noticed by the maintenance personnel. The maintenance personnel should be constantly aware of the overall general appearance of these critical areas.
2) All plant material on the site(s) shall be maintained to guarantee their vigorous and healthy growth according to the best horticultural practices, using proper maintenance techniques, including, but not limited to, irrigation, drainage, pruning/trimming, staking/guying, fertilizer applications, and pest control procedures.
3) The City may require soils and/or plant tests of selected areas for soil fertility, salt buildup, or pathological organisms. These tests, billed as an extra and cost, will be used to determine whether additional treatments are required. The proposed testing lab will be approved by the City.
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a. The Contractor shall conform to the current edition of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) and the San Diego Regional Standard Drawings for Traffic Control.
b. When entering or leaving roadways that carry public traffic, the Contractor's equipment, whether empty or loaded, shall in all cases yield to public traffic, whether vehicular or pedestrian.
c. The Contractor shall include in their proposal all costs for the requirements enclosed within this section. Full compensation for signs, barricades, flagmen, and all other things necessary shall be considered as included in the various listed proposal items of work, and no additional allowance will be made therefore.
d. Failure or refusal of the Contractor to abide by the restrictions as set forth in this section shall be sufficient cause for stopping the work until the Project Manager determines that the public and occupant safety is assured and occupant convenience is optimized.
e. The Contractor must apply for a City Right-of-Way Permit, at no cost.
Included with the Right-of-Way Permit, the Contractor must submit the following:
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1) Copy of their Certificate of Insurance.
2) Copy of Contractor's license.
3) Traffic control plans for typical streets for maintenance and repairs and shall be done in accordance with Appendix A of the San Diego Regional Standard Drawing entitled "Traffic Control Plans." The traffic control plans must be approved by the City's Traffic Engineer prior to the approval of the Right-of-Way Permit. Furthermore, the Right-of Way Permit must be approved prior to start of Contract. f. It is the Contractor's responsibility to call the City's Traffic Engineer prior to submitting their proposal, and to find out what will be required for traffic control and include any requirements in their proposal. No additional compensation will be made. Traffic Engineering staff can be contacted at (858) 668-4640.
g. Copies of all City of Poway Engineering Division approved plans are to be kept in the Contractor's "on-site" landscape maintenance vehicles while performing work. A copy of the approved plan is also to be forwarded to the City's Representative.
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a. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, tools, services and special skills to perform the complete landscape maintenance of all contract areas including, but not limited to, irrigation, pruning, shaping, trimming and training of trees, shrubs, and ground cover plants; tree surgery; fertilization; cultivation; weed control; control of all plant disease and pests; sweeping; maintain pathways, irrigation and drainage systems, including natural drainage features on the site; litter pick up; removal of illegal dumps; plant replacement and all other maintenance required to maintain the areas included in this Contract in a safe, attractive and usable condition, maintaining the plant material in good condition with horticulturally acceptable growth and color in accordance with the Service Level Schedules.
b. The Contractor will submit the required Maintenance Schedule Charts (Appendix C) provided by the City for scheduling the maintenance operations including, but not limited to, tree pruning, insecticide and herbicide application, fertilizer types and frequency of application, growth inhibitor application, thatching, mowing and aeration of turf areas. The Contractor will also provide to the City's representative a schedule of each irrigation controller which cites, the station numbers, cycles per day, total time per station per week, and comments. Special notification, in writing, listing exact start date for fertilization, aerification, renovation, and other infrequent operations shall be furnished to the City's representative at least ten (10) working days in advance of performing these operations.
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64. Methods of Performing Work:
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a. Irrigation Inspection, Operation & Maintenance:
WATER CONSERVATION:
Water conservation shall be practiced and City of Poway mandated water restrictions in accordance with Poway Municipal Code Section 8.94.
Irrigation shall be done in a manner to minimize run-off or other wastage.
Failure to properly manage and conserve water resources may result in deductions or other penalties. Any overuse of irrigation that exceeds the City's water budget per meter may be deducted from the contractors monthly maintenance invoice. The Contractor shall turn off irrigation systems during periods of measurable rainfall and at such (prior and 48 hrs. after rain event) other times when suspension of irrigation is desirable to conserve water and to remain within the guidelines of good horticulturally acceptable landscape maintenance practices, unless otherwise directed by the City.
WATERING AND IRRIGATION:
All landscaped and turf areas shall be irrigated, as required to maintain adequate growth and appearance, with a schedule most conducive to plant growth. The delivery of adequate moisture to the landscaped areas shall include, but not be limited to: hand watering, operation of manual valves, proper utilization of automatic controllers and valves.
Contractor shall ensure that personnel operating irrigation systems are fully trained in all phases of landscape irrigation systems, thoroughly familiar with the particular equipment in use, and fully equipped and capable of performing proper programming and operation of the irrigation systems.
Contractor shall be responsible for performing all specified irrigation tasks including, but not limited to: testing, adjustments, repairs, replacements, and supplemental watering. Contractor shall notify City immediately of any deficiencies in irrigation at these sites.
Irrigation controllers shall be programmed by Contractor, with current schedules provided to City monthly, and whenever modifications are performed over subsequent month.
Areas not provided with an irrigation system shall be hand watered by Contractor. This includes situations where the automatic system is inoperable for any reason. Contractor shall be responsible for providing all equipment, such as hoses, couplers and nozzles, to accomplish this task.
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Watering shall be regulated to avoid interference with any use of roadways, paving or walks, and to be in compliance with City's water conservation ordinance.
Irrigation shall be controlled in such a way as not to cause any excessively wet area, which could be damaged by mowing or other traffic.
No irrigation shall be done during and 48 hours after periods of measurable rain without prior written approval of City.
Contractor shall be responsible for replacing all plant materials that die or are permanently damaged due to excessive or insufficient watering.
IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND TESTING:
City shall provide, or reimburse Contractor for irrigation parts, heads, and other irrigation system equipment replacements that exceed $25 per month per site, with City's approval.
Contractor shall provide labor and equipment for maintenance of the irrigation system including repairs and replacements (whether due to damage, malfunction, vandalism, normal wear, or other causes) of all components, including, but not limited to:
A. Heads, nozzles, bodies, nipples, elbows, unions, risers B. Lateral and main lines
C. Valves (control valves, ball valves, quick-coupler valves, master valves, etc.)
D. Pumps and flow sensors
E. Automatic controllers and appurtenant devices (ET and rain gauge, antenna and the like)
G. Pressure regulators
Contractor shall notify CITY of any damaged, deficient or inoperable irrigation component indicating the location, valve station number, problem, size, and type of irrigation equipment.
Repair or replacement of irrigation components by Contractor shall be completed within two (2) working days of determining damaged or inoperable irrigation component, or sooner to prevent damage to turf or landscaping, or if the repair is otherwise deemed urgent by City.
Replacements of irrigation equipment shall be with originally specified equipment of the same size and quality or substitutes approved by City prior to any installation thereof.
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Miscellaneous items such as glue, primer, dry splice connectors, Teflon and electrical tape, etc. shall be included in contract price.
Contractor's Irrigation Technicians shall be fully trained in all phases of landscape irrigation systems and thoroughly familiar with the particular equipment in use. Technicians shall be fully equipped and capable of identifying and isolating problems and performing the proper programming, inspection, testing, repair and maintenance of the irrigation systems. All of Contractor's crew members working on irrigation shall be appropriately trained and under the direct supervision of a qualified Irrigation Technician per every three crew members.
Contractor's Irrigation Technicians shall be fully competent and proficient in programming irrigation controllers including Calsense irrigation controllers and central command and equipped with Calsense Radio Remote hand held remote valve actuator.
Prior to testing a system, Contractor shall inspect all irrigated areas; note and mark with a flag marker any dry or stressed areas. During the course of the irrigation test, Contractor shall determine the cause of the noted deficiency and make needed repairs.
Contractor shall sequence controller(s) to each station to check the function of all facets of the irrigation system.
During irrigation testing Contractor shall:
A. Post a visible City approved sign that states "Irrigation Testing in Progress" or similar.
B. Adjust all sprinkler heads to provide correct coverage, uniform precipitation, prevention of runoff and erosion, and prevention of excessive overspray onto adjacent areas.
C. Check for, and correct all leaks, including pipes, risers, seals, etc.
D. Clean, flush, adjust, repair or replace any equipment, head or component that is not functioning to manufacturer's specifications.
E. Adjust valves and heads to keep all systems operating at manufacturer's recommended operating pressures. Valve throttling and pressure gauging shall be employed to prevent excessive fogging.
F. Check valve boxes and covers. Remove soil and debris from valve boxes. Repair or replace as needed. Replace and secure cover bolts as needed.
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G. Check for low-head drainage. Clean, repair or replace malfunctioning or missing anti-drain devices including in-head check devices.
H. Check and clean irrigation controllers, booster pumps and enclosures for debris. Check for rodent damage and notify City of damage or repairs needed.
Any system malfunction, damage, or deficiency not immediately resolved after testing shall be reported, including effected valve station(s) and other pertinent details, to City. Said reporting shall be in writing.
In addition to weekly testing by Contractor, all irrigation systems shall be tested and inspected as necessary when damage is suspected, observed or reported.
Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating with the CITY on annual certification of backflow prevention devices and testing of recycled water connection/coverage.
Contractor shall submit as-built drawings of all modifications to irrigation systems, including piping, relocation of equipment or sprinkler heads, replacement of heads with another make or model, changes in nozzles and the like. As-built changes shall be complete to the satisfaction of City. As built drawings shall be made neatly and legibly on a blue-line copy of the irrigation drawings supplied by City and shall be submitted within two (2) working days of completion of the work.
Frequencies of irrigation testing shall be weekly or more frequently if problems or conditions indicate a need.
Irrigation systems shall be operated efficiently to conserve water and maintain healthy plant growth. Application of water should consider soil types, topography, weather conditions, and be tailored to distinct planting areas (hydrozones). Special attention shall be directed to slopes to prevent soil saturation and runoff. Contractor is responsible for replacing plant materials that die because of poor irrigation scheduling.
Remote control valves shall not be operated manually unless electrical power is unavailable or temporarily interrupted, except for testing and periodic valve maintenance.
Repairs to irrigation systems shall be made in accordance with original contract documents. Contractor shall make required repairs and operate systems as originally intended.
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incident report is submitted to the City within 48 hours. Repairs under this category shall be -extra work and are noted below:
i. Loss due to theft;
ii. Storm damage and other natural occurrences; and
iii. Damage by vandalism, and accidents caused by other than Contractor and their employees.
Contractor shall adjust heights of sprinkler risers to compensate for growth of plant materials.
Strainers at backflow preventers shall be flushed out semi-annually as a preventative maintenance measure.
The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the painted surfaces of irrigation controller cabinets as well as the corresponding identification letter or number and the automatic irrigation numbers on the lids of the automatic control valve boxes.
The Contractor shall be responsible for replacing batteries a minimum of twice per year on all battery-operated controllers. The batteries shall be labeled with the replacement date.
RECYCLED WATER:
a. The site supervisor and any other employees that work on or operate irrigation systems that use "recycled water" shall receive instruction from the City's Landscape Staff on recycled water usage and ensure adherence to all storm water requirements.
b. All irrigation components that use recycled water, including meters, valves, valve boxes, sprinkler heads, quick couplers, filters and gate valves shall be inspected during normal irrigation checks and reported in the monthly irrigation reports that are submitted with the monthly maintenance invoice for the site.
c. All recycled water usage shall be maintained to ensure compliance with storm water requirements and regulations.
d. Annual Irrigation System Maintenance Record: Contractor is to provide a spreadsheet listing each system serviced (coverage testing) with the date, an itemized list of the service provided and the name and signature of the person(s) that did the work.
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b. Litter Control:
All yard and green waste debris generated by pruning, mowing, trimming, weeding, edging, and other work required in the specifications of this contract shall be kept separate from litter, garbage, and recyclables. Yard and green waste shall be chipped for mulch and spread on site or shall be placed in a green waste container for dispensation at a facility which will process the waste either by mulching or composting.
1. Immediately after working in areas of public streets and walks, driveways, and paved areas, the Contractor shall clean them with suitable equipment. All yard and green waste shall be subject to the above paragraph (a). All other debris will not be allowed to remain on the site at the end of the workday but shall be removed and disposed of legally off-site.
2. In all areas covered by this Contract, litter, including, but not limited to animal droppings, stones, glass, paper, leaves, twigs, cardboard, metallic items, and other debris, including illegally dumped materials, shall be removed from the site as based on the Service Level and Fee Schedule worksheets.
3. Should Contractor not be able to provide disposal/recycling services, said Contractor shall contact the City's Exclusive Franchise Hauler for services. The Contractor shall not enter into contract with any other hauler other than the City's Franchise Hauler.
4. Hazardous materials (e.g., oils, other fuels, pesticides, and herbicides) used in the operation of equipment, shall not be placed in any gutter or storm drain system, but must be collected and disposed of according to Federal or State laws, and/or County or City of Poway ordinances.
c. Weed Control:
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cracks in paved areas, including sidewalks, curbs, asphalt, all hardscape, and areas covered with ornamental rocks. Street median island maintenance shall include removal of weeds growing in paved and unpaved areas of median islands.
For the purpose of these requirements weeds will be considered as "any undesirable, troublesome plants," including, but not limited to, artichokes, pampas grass, tumbleweeds, etc. Weeds shall be controlled whether by hand, mechanical, or chemical methods. The City's representative may restrict the use of chemical weed control in certain areas.
3. All plant materials within a four (4) foot area adjacent to improved surfaces, such as concrete sidewalks, service roads, and pathways will be continuously controlled so that height does not exceed twelve inches (12").
4. Plant material normally classified as weeds will be treated as wildflowers in the natural open space areas, with the following exceptions:
• Pampas grass, artichoke, and tumbleweed will be continually controlled to reduce fire or safety hazards.
• Annual plants that attain a height of six inches (6") or more in the seed stage will be mechanically controlled upon completion of growth cycle to reduce fire hazard in areas deemed necessary by the City's representative.
5. The Contractor shall maintain a ten foot (1 O'), weed-free strip next to all planted areas.
6. Existing hydroseeded areas on-site shall be treated in the same manner as the ground cover areas. In areas where this may be impractical (i.e., 2:1 slope areas), a weed eating device may be used to cut down weeds that extend above hydroseeded cover. • d. Mowing:
1. Turf shall be mowed in accordance with the Service Level for the site.
2. Mowers shall be maintained to provide a smooth, even cut without tearing. The blade adjustment shall provide a uniform, level cut without ridges or depressions. The mower blades shall be kept sharp. Equipment shall not be allowed to cause ruts in the turf.
3. Mowing shall be performed so that no more than one-third (1/3) of the grass blade is removed during each mowing. Inclement weather May 19, 2026, Item #6
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may preclude adherence to the frequency schedule; the Contractor may request that the City's representative alter mowing frequency because of rain or prolonged cold. A missed mowing cannot be "made up" by mowing twice in the subsequent week(s).
4. Mowing must be done in a systematic fashion approved by the City's representative. All sidewalks shall be cleaned immediately after mowing. Cuttings shall be removed from the hardscape and not blown into the street or shrub beds. Cuttings in the turf area are to remain (grass cycling) unless otherwise directed by City representative. Wet soppy areas shall not be mowed until sufficiently dry to accommodate safe mowing. Problems causing soppy areas shall be corrected within a period of time acceptable to the City's representative.
e. Edging:
f.
All turf and groundcovers shall be edged adjacent to all improved surfaces; where no improved surfaces exist, edges shall be maintained if the turf or groundcover area abuts a shrub bed or property line or any other are where delineation is required by the City's Representative. Edging is to be completed as specified in the Service Level/Fee Schedule and shall include all fixtures (e.g., fire hydrants, manhole covers, meter boxes, valve boxes, quick couplers, valves). All edging must have a clean cut with the cut perpendicular to the hard surface and not removed from it. Chemical edging is unacceptable.
Pruning -Shrubs, Vines and Groundcover Plants:
1. Prune shrubs and vines as required to maintain health and safety, as well as for general containment and appearance.
2. All pruning cuts shall be made to lateral branches or buds or flush with the trunk. "Stubbing" will not be permitted.
3. Pruning shall be accomplished by removing woody stems from inside shrubs and vines at least twice a year. Topping of shrubs shall be done only after interior selective branch pruning has been completed.
4. Remove no more than fifty percent (50%) of a plant's foliage during pruning operations.
5. Plant material is to be trimmed back from controller units, pump enclosures, valve boxes, quick couplers, backflows preventers, traffic signals, streetlights, and water meters.
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clean appearance.
7. Ground cover beds shall be maintained within their intended bounds and shall not be permitted to encroach within four inches of the lawn, shrub beds, sidewalks, or adjacent areas, or in any manner deemed undesirable by the City's representative.
8. Shrub areas not planted with ground cover shall be raked once per month to remove debris.
9. Check espaliered vines and maintain properly. Nails shall not be used in masonry walls. Secure vines with appropriate ties to promote directional growth. Vines shall be maintained to promote vigorous and healthy growth in accordance with best horticultural standards.
10. Trim vines to top of any wall and/or fence.
11. Trim shrubs to within 3' of any wall and/or fence line and 12" from the base of the tree.
g. Fertilization:
1. Should the soil analysis show the City recommended applications inadequate, or too strong, the Contractor shall provide documentation and recommendation for another commercial fertilizer.
2. The Contractor shall submit, in writing, a fertilization program stating when the contractor will be performing the work; detailing areas, the quantities to be applied, and dates, and approximate times of application. Submission of the fertilizer schedule does not release the Contractor from any of the other obligations described in this paragraph, or in the following paragraph. The Contractor shall inform the City's representative at least forty-eight (48) hours before beginning any fertilization after the City's representative has approved a previously submitted application schedule.
3. The fertilizer shall be delivered to the site in the original unopened containers bearing the manufacturer's guaranteed analysis.
Damaged packages will not be accepted. The Contractor shall furnish the City's representative with duplicate signed, legible copies of all certificates and invoices for all fertilizer to be used in the execution of this Contract. The invoices must state the grade, amount, and quantity received. Both the copy to be retained by the City and the Contractor's copy must be signed by the City's representative, on site, before any material may be used.
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The Contractor shall comply with the obligations in the above paragraph prior to beginning the actual application.
4. Fertilizers shall be applied to shrubs, ground cover, and small trees (3" caliper and smaller) at the rates and times specified or as directed by the City's representative.
Adequate irrigation will immediately follow the application of fertilizer to force fertilizer material to rest directly on the soil surface.
5. When applying granulated fertilizer, precautions shall be taken to contain these materials in the planting areas. Caution should be used when using a cyclone spreader which tends to throw material onto paved areas. The use of gravity flow spreaders will keep materials contained in planting areas, eliminating/reducing sidewalk stains.
6. The fertilizing schedule may need to be modified due to climatic conditions. If possible, avoid application of fertilizers prior to forecasted windy weather, heavy rain, etc., which might affect stability. After fertilizer application, monitor watering schedule to eliminate runoff leaching of fertilizer materials.
7. Supplemental fertilization shall be required to correct serious deficiencies. Liquid fertilizers shall be applied to trees and shrubs when these require supplemental feeding.
h. Pest Control:
1. The Contractor shall provide a complete, continuous, and integrated pest management program for eradicating all plant pests and diseases, including weeds, snails, giant whitefly, Aphids, spider mites, Pine beetles, California psyllid, Scale and Longhorn borer, ground squirrels, rats, gophers, rabbits, skunks, possums and all other pests. All gopher mounds shall be brought back to grade when the area has been treated. Excessive soil or rocks may require removal. The Contractor shall comply with all City, County, State, and Federal regulations and laws. The Contractor shall be responsible for pest control of trees up to 15 feet. Trees greater than 15 feet shall be regularly inspected, and any suspicious disease shall be reported to the City's Agent.
2. Weed control includes spraying to kill annual weed grasses in turf areas such as prickle oxtail, thistle, Sporobolus wire grass, horsetail grass, etc.
3. Areas shall be inspected regularly for signs of diseases and pests.
The Contractor is responsible for applying the appropriate remedy at the recommended amounts. The name of the product applied, and May 19, 2026, Item #6
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the treatment, shall be entered on the Maintenance Schedule and coordinated with the City's Representative. Safety Data Sheets (SOS) of any chemicals used by the Contractor shall be provided by the Contractor to field crews and the City.
4. Before such applications are made, the plant materials should be well established and in a vigorous condition. Weeds shall be controlled before they have a chance to propagate.
5. The Contractor shall assume all liability and responsibility for the use of all pesticides and herbicides.
i. Care shall be taken in transferring and mixing pesticides to prevent contaminating areas outside the treatment area.
Application methods shall be used to ensure materials are confined to the treatment area. Spray tanks containing
leftover materials shall not be drained on the site to prevent any contamination. Disposal of pesticides shall comply with the guidelines established by the California Food and
Agricultural Code.
ii. Spray equipment shall be in good operating condition, of high quality, and designed to efficiently apply materials to the treatment area. Pesticide drift will be minimized by avoiding high pressure applications and using water soluble drift agents.
iii. Pesticides shall be used only upon the recommendation and supervision of a State of California Licensed Pesticide Advisor.
iv. Copies of all Pesticide Use Reports, Restrictively Materials Permit, and any other documentation provided to the State of California or the County of San Diego shall be provided to the City's representative.
i. Brow Ditch Cleaning:
1. The Contractor is responsible for checking surface drainage systems, such as concrete lined swales, creek beds, drains, and catch basins to assure proper functioning. The Contractor shall remove debris, including soil, weeds and litter that may restrict proper flows within the channel or at the inlet.
j. Sweep Paved Areas:
1. Pedestrian access walkways next to turf areas and curblines shall be swept as specified in the Service Levels.
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2. All sidewalks and other paved surfaces shall be maintained at all times in a manner that shall provide safe, un-obstructive public use/access.
The Contractor shall remove stones, glass, paper, leaves, twigs and all other debris from paved areas.
3. All concrete walks will be kept clean and free of dirt debris, hazards, and weeds.
k. Turf Aerification:
1. All turf areas shall be aerified annually by core removal to a depth of two inches when required under the Service Level per Location table.
A schedule of aerification equipment to be used shall be submitted to the City's representative ten (10) days prior to commencing aerification.
I. Tree Pruning:
1. Trees shall be pruned for safety and appearance, in a manner which will encourage healthy growth and good form. Pruning shall be done by skilled pruning personnel using proper horticultural practices, following Class II National Arborist Association Pruning Standards for Shade Trees and the Poway Municipal Code, Chapter 12.32 - Urban Forestry.
2. The primary pruning of deciduous trees shall be done during the dormant season. Damaged trees, or those that constitute health or safety hazards, shall be pruned any time of year as required.
3. All pruning cuts shall be made to lateral branches, or buds, or flush with the trunk. "Topping" and "Stubbing" will not be permitted.
4. All tree pruning shall be accomplished on an Orchard ladder. If trees are too large to be pruned in such a manner, the condition will be reported to the City's representative.
5. All trees shall be pruned to allow eight-foot (8') clearances for pedestrians, twelve-foot (12') clearances above the curb/gutter, and ten-foot (1 O') clearance above roadway and trails.
6. Trees shall be pruned during the dormant season only (November 15th to February 15th) to reduce pruning shock, allow sufficient recovery time for maximum summer shade, and lessen possibility of insect infestation.
7. Tree stakes, ties, and guys shall be checked monthly and corrected as needed. Ties shall be adjusted to prevent girdling. Broken stakes May 19, 2026, Item #6
or guy wires shall be replaced. Stakes, ties, and guys shall be removed as needed.
8. All restaking shall be done with two inch by ten-foot (2" x 10') ledge pole stakes treated with copper naphthenate and pointed at one end.
Adjust length to fit tree. Tree supports shall be corded rubber straps; nailed to sides of stake with one inch (1 ") roofing nail.
9. For trees, consider removal of the existing stakes and guys when the trees attain a trunk caliper of four inches (4"). If unstable at this time, replacement shall be decided by the City's representative. m. Pet Waste Stations and Trash Cans:
Restock bags. Remove any discarded litter in the vicinity of the station or trash can. Pet waste stations are located in Landscape Maintenance District 86-2B, Sycamore Creek (3 pet waste stations).
Note: Trash cans are located at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts (PCPA) (7 trash cans and 1 recycling can shall be emptied three times a week), and the library (6 trash cans and 1 recycling can shall be emptied three times a week).
Trash can and pet waste bags will be supplied by Contractor and cost should be included in the specific fee schedule associated with the area.
65. Corrective Maintenance and Supplemental Construction: Any emergency irrigation repairs, caused by conditions under which the Contractor does not have direct control and that are determined to be a concern with public health and safety shall be deemed or construed as "Extra Work." Extra work requiring significant modifications to a work site will require a proposal to be submitted by the Contractor based on the prices quoted within this section and must adhere to the latest, adopted versions of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, and the City's Supplemental Engineering Standards and Landscape and Irrigation Design Manual.
66. Reservoirs, Pump Stations, and Water Treatment Plant: The Contractor awarded the Contract is to become familiar with proper ingress and egress of these sites. These are secured, locked sites. Access to Lift Station 01 (LS-01) requires prior approval from the Utilities Systems Supervisor; entry to this location will not be granted without such preapproval.
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SERVICE LEVELS PER LOCATION
The following table is being provided for bidding purposes. Each facility or area of maintenance has both an A and B level of service. This is the number of times per year for the service. Please use these sheets when completing your proposals. Please refer to Section V, Technical Specifications, Item 5, Methods of Performing Work, for details on the work/tasks.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
Note:
Work/Task
FACILITIES
(Bid Item A)
Irrigation Inspection, Operation &
Maintenance
Litter Control
Weed Control
Mowing
Edging
Pruning
Fertilization
Pest Control
Brow Ditch Cleaning
Sweep Paved Areas
Turf Aerification
Tree Pruning (lower branch)
Pet Waste Stations & Trash Cans
Level A LevelB
52 52
52 26
52 26
52 52
52 26
12 6
2 1
4 2
4 2
52 26
1 0
2 1
See Note See Note
1. Library: Receptacles shall be emptied 3 times per week or 156 times annually.
2. Poway Center for the Performing Arts: Receptacles shall be emptied 3 times per week or, a maximum of 156 times annually.
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SERVICE LEVELS PER LOCATION
The following table is being provided for bidding purposes. Each facility or area of maintenance has both an A and B level of service. This is the number of times per year for the service. Please use these sheets when completing your proposals. Please refer to Section V, Technical Specifications, Item 5, Methods of Performing Work, for details on the work/tasks.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
RIGHT-OF-WAYS
(Bid Item 8)
Work/Task Level A
Irrigation Inspection, Operation & 52 Maintenance
Litter Control 24
Weed Control 24
Mowing
Edging 12
Pruning 12
Fertilization 4
Pest Control 4
Brow Ditch Cleaning 4
Sweep Paved Areas 24
Turf Aerification 1
Tree Pruning (lower branch) 2
Pet Waste Stations & Trash Cans
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LevelB
52 12
12 6
6 2
2 2
12 0
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SERVICE LEVELS PER LOCATION
The following table is being provided for bidding purposes. Each facility or area of maintenance has both an A and B level of service. This is the number of times per year for the service. Please use these sheets when completing your proposals. Please refer to Section V, Technical Specifications, Item 5, Methods of Performing Work, for details on the work/tasks.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
Note:
PUMP STATIONS, RESERVOIRS, and WATER TREATMENT PLANT
{Bid Item C)
Work/Task Level A LevelB
Irrigation Inspection, Operation & 52 52 Maintenance
Litter Control 4 2
Weed Control 4 2
Mowinq
Edging 12 6
Pruninq 4 2
Fertilization 4 2
Pest Control 4 2
Brow Ditch Cleaninq 2 1
Sweep Paved Areas 24 12
Turf Aerification
Tree Pruning (lower branch) 4 2
Pet Waste Stations & Trash Cans
1. Locations R3, R4, RB, R13, R14, R15, R16, R18, R19, PS 04 & PS 06 are to receive Level A service, while all other locations are to receive Level B service unless instructed otherwise.
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SERVICE LEVELS PER LOCATION
The following table is being provided for bidding purposes. Each facility or area of maintenance has A, B, and C level of service. This is the number of times per year for the service. Please use these sheets when completing your proposals. Please refer to Section V, Technical Specifications, Item 5, Methods of Performing Work, for details on the work/tasks.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
(Bid Items D & E)
Work/Task Level A LevelB
Irrigation Inspection, Operation & & 52 52 Maintenance
Litter Control 52 24
Weed Control 24 12
Mowing 52 52
Edging 12 6
Pruning 12 6
Fertilization 4 2
Pest Control 4 2
Brow Ditch Cleaning 4 2
Sweep Paved Areas 24 12
Turf Aerification 1 0
Tree Pruning (lower branch) 2 1
Pet Waste Stations & Trash Cans 52 24
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LevelC
26 12
6 26
3 3
1 1
1 6
0 0
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67. Invoices: On or before the first day of each calendar month, Contractor shall submit a detailed invoice to the City Staff requesting payment for services rendered in the preceding month. Each invoice must include purchase order number, date of invoice, costs for each unit for rental and service visit, hours expended, materials, additional supplies, etc. Upon receipt of an invoice, each invoice shall be reviewed by the City Staff for the purpose of determining whether the payment request is undisputed and proper for payment. A payment request shall be considered properly executed if funds are available for payment of the payment request, and payment is not delayed due to an audit inquiry by the financial officer of the City. If it is determined not to be a request suitable for payment, it shall be returned to Contractor as soon as practicable, but not later than seven (7) working days after receipt, accompanied by a document setting forth in writing the reasons why the invoice is not proper. City shall make the payment within thirty (30) days after receipt of an undisputed and properly submitted payment request from Contractor.
68. Assignment and Subcontracting: The Contractor may not subcontract, transfer, or assign any portion of the contract.
69. Unfavorable Maintenance Conditions: During inclement weather, or other unsuitable maintenance conditions, the Contractor shall confine operations to work that will not be adversely affected. No portion of the work shall be done under conditions that would adversely affect the quality or the efficiency of the work, unless by special means or precaution approved by the City, allowing the Contractor the ability to perform the work in a proper and satisfactory manner.
70. Warranty: All work performed under this contract will carry a minimum thirty-day warranty on labor and the manufacturer's warranty on material. [Remainder of Page Left Blank Intentionally]
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ATTACHMENT 2
FEE PROPOSALS
HOURLY FEE SCHEDULE
Corrective Maintenance and
Supplemental Construction Reg. Time
All Proposals
Certified Irrigation Technician $84.09
Irrigation Technician $70.44
Crew Leader 1 Certified $62.39
Crew Leader II (not certified) $52.35
Gardener $46.89
O/T 1.5
$126.14
$105.66
$93.59
$78.53
$70.34
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0/12
$168.18
$140.89
$124.78
$104.70
$93.78
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Facilities
All lines must list a price for this bid item proposal to be considered Site
City Hall
Crosthwaite Yard
Fire Station 1
Fire Station 2
Fire Station 3
Library*
Poway Center for the Performing
Arts
Public Works Admin.
Operations
Vehicle Maintenance
Sheriff's Station
Triangle Park
Number of
Controllers
1 1
6 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
Sq. Ft. of
Area
176,241
16,144
6,340
41,560
93,020
62,760
21,230
37,000
16,940
35,890
32,150
11,185
Service Level
A
$18,552
$8,508
$1,956
$4,968
$11,100
$8,688
$4,932
$4,416
$2,028
$4,284
$6,228
$2,424
II
II
II
Service Level
B
$18,336
$7,476
$1,764
$4,548
$8,856
$6,852
$2,568
$4,044
$1,860
$3,936
$6,132
$2,388
As-needed services will be paid by the number of hours at the Gardener's hourly rate.
1. Library: Receptacles shall be emptied 3 times per week or 156 times annually.
2. Poway Center for the Performing Arts: Receptacles shall be emptied 3 times a week or 156 times annually.
3. Lake Poway Road Lower Parking Lot: Receptacle shall be emptied 1 time per week or 52 times annually.
4. Veterans Park: Receptacles shall be emptied once a week or 52 times annually.
5. Sheriff Station: Receptacle shall be emptied 1 time per week or 52 times annually.
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Site
Aubrey Woodcreek Divide
Blue Sky
Carriage Rd. Medians
Community Rd. ROW
Crosthwaite Circle ROW
Hacienda
Lake Poway Rd Corridor
Metate Rd. Triangle
Midland Rd. Fence Line
Old Poway ROW
Oak Knoll Medians
Pomerado Rd. Soundwall North
Pomerado Rd. Soundwall
Southeast
Pomerado Rd. Soundwall
Southwest
Poway Rd. Medians
Summerfield Median
Titan Way Parking Lot
Twin Peaks E/O Tierra Bonita
Twin Peaks Corridor
Business Park (General Fund)
Valle Verde Medians
Rights of Ways
Number of
Controllers
1 0
1 2
1 0
1 1
0 2
1 1
0 2
27 1
1 1
0 2
2 Sq.
Ft. of
Area
2,210
77,390
42,510
148,080
4,660
27,520
45,370
65,170
3,000
16,860
12,490
39,010
63,150
48,490
150,840
1,540
44,420
3,590
130,940
1,320
Service Level
A
$168
$5,880
$3,228
$11,244
$348
As Needed
$3,444
$4,944
$228
$1,284
$948
$2,964
$4,800
$3,684
$11,448
$120
$2,196
$276
$9,936
$96
$3,444
Service Level
B
$120
$4,200
$2,304
$8,028
$252
As Needed
$2,460
$3,396
$168
$912
$672
$2,112
$3,420
$2,628
$8,640
84 $1,980
$192
$7,104
$72
$2,460
As-needed services will be paid by the number of hours at the Gardener hourly rate. [Remainder of Page Left Blank Intentionally]
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Pump Stations and Reservoirs
Site Sq. Ft. of Area
25,520
11!11
..-----R-1 ----,I~ II
~=====:
R2 1~11:====~ 14,480
R3 & R4 II Yes II ~=====:
R5, R6& R7 I~ II ~====:
R8 11 Yes II ~=====:
LS-03 I~ II
R9 I~ 11:====~
9,430
15,430
11,030
19,250
14,300
PS-04 I~ II ~=========!
PS-10 l~ll ~=====:
PS-07 I~ II ~======!
R10 l~JI ~=====:
IPS-11, PS-12, R11 & R12I~ II ~======!
I PS-14 I~ II ~=====:
I PS-15 & R18 I~ II
I R19 II Yes l:=I ======~
3,340
8,230
630
11,610
18,290
3,510
2,520
14,960
LS-05 I~ II ~======!
R13 II Yes II ~=====:
PS-06 I~ II ~======:
PS-05 I~ II ~=========!
LS-01 I~ II ~======:
R14 II Yes II ~=========!
R15 & R16 II Yes II ~======:
PS-09 & R17 I~ II ~========!
PS-08 l~JI
6,450
5,050
6,580
2,920
1,670
4,280
4,350
59,580
12,680
Service Level A
$1,344
$900
$2,016
$900
$2,436
$900
$900
$2,016
$492
$144
$996
$1,188
$492
$492
$2,436
$492
$2,484
$2,484
$492
$492
$2,880
$2,880
$2,988
$900
Service Level B
$960
$648
$1,440
$636
$1,740
$648
$648
$1,440
$360
$144
$708
$852
$360
$360
$1,740
$360
$1,452
$1,752
$360
$324
$2,064
$2,064
$2,124
$636
~======:
Water Treatment Plant II Yes I._I _ ___;___.......,._ __ ...;._;_ ___ __,._ __ ---'-___ ......., 112,710 $3,780 $3,744 [Remainder of Page Left Blank Intentionally]
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Site
Adobe Ridge I
Arbolitos Parkside
Adobe Ridge II
Colonies
Country Creek
Diroma
Gateway/La Manda
Kent Hill
Midland Estates
Park Village
Poway 16
Rancho Arbolitos
Rio Court
Ted Williams
Parkway
Woodland Hills
Site
Camino Del
Norte
Number of
Controllers
1 1
3 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 3
1 2
1 Number of
Controllers
1 Kindercare uses CDN controller
Twin Peaks
Plaza
Site
Kentfield
Estates
2 Number
of
Controllers
1 LMD 83-1A
Service Level
A
91,120 $5,496
31,320 $9,072
130,490 $8,100
14,000 $1,932
48,080 $5,496
4,330 $1,944
50,520 $7,140
7,060 $1,308
3,720 $1,284
1,770 II $1,248
5,220 $1,284
498,000 $16,212
8,910 $1,308
99,630 $9,444
II 141,590 $9,192
LMD 83-18
Sq. Ft. of
Area
48,620
14,810
47,150
Service Level
A
$6,936
$2,112
$6,732
LMD 83-1C
Sq. Ft. of
Area
Service Level
A
II
II
II
Service Level
B
$3,924
$6,468
$5,784
$1,380
$3,924
$1,380
$5,100
$936
$912
$888
$936
$12,060
$936
$6,780
$6,564
Service Level
B
$5,568
$1,692
$5,400
Service Level
B
Service Level
C
$1,968
$3,240
$2,892
$684
$1,968
$684
$2,556
$468
$456
$444
$468
$6,036
$468
$3,396
$3,276
Service Level
C
$2,784
$852
$2,700
Service Level
C
11 16.610 11 $4.320 11 $3,084 11 $1.548
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Site
Bridlewood
Huntington Gate
Old Coach
Piedmont Park
Serenata
Stone Canyon
Ranch
The Grove
Vision Homes
Number of
Controllers
10 1
1 6
1 1
1 1
Site Number of Controllers
Ila Paz Summitll
I SilverRidge II
I Sunrise Ranch II
Site
Sycamore
Creek
1 1
1 Number of
Controllers
5 II
II
II
LMD 86-1
770,710
22,740
130,250
13,520
53,160
91,920
152,510
6,470
Service Level
A
$31,068
$6,756
$7,764
$5,052
$5,748
$11,484
$11,484
$3,468
LMD 86-2A
II
11 Service Level
B
$22,176
$4,824
$5,544
$3,612
$4,104
$8,208
$8,208
$2,472
Sq. Ft. of Area Service Level A Service Level B
65,370 II $6,636
44,250 II $4,488
34,730 II $3,528
LMD 86-28
Sq. Ft. of
Area
Service Level
A
II
II
11 $4,740
$3,204
$2,520
Service Level
B
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
I
Service Level
C
$11,088
$2,412
$2,772
$1,800
$2,052
$4,104
$4,104
$1,236
Service Level C
$2,364
$1,608
$1,260
Service Level
C
11 190.300 11 $20.328 11 $14.520 11 $7.272
LMD 86-3A
Site Number of Controllers Sq. Ft. of Area Service Level A Service Level B Service Level C The Pond I
!Poway Estatesll
I Poway Oaks II
Site
Creekside
I Plaza
I Hillside Village II
I WalMart 11
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1 3
1 Number of
Controllers
5 4
1 I
II
11 II
11 11
30,200 II $3,552
46,030 II $4,368
19,490 II $2,868
LMD 86-38
Sq. Ft. of
Area
20,660
31,400
10,400
II
II
II
Service Level
A
$3,552
$5,400
$1,788
11 II
11 II
11 II
$2,532
$3,120
$2,040
Service Level
B
$2,544
$3,864
$1,284
II
II
11 II
11 II
$1,260
$1,560
$1,020
Service Level
C
$1,272
$1,932
$636
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Site
Rolling Hill
Estates
Site
Parkway Business
Center
Parkway Summit
Pomerado Business
Park
Poway Corporate
Center
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Number of
Controllers
6 Number of
Controllers
6 1
15 3
LMD 87-1
Sq. Ft. of
Area
Service Level
A
Service Level
B
Service Level
C
11 426.000 11 $30.888 11 $22.056 II $11.028
LMD 19-1
492,680
346,900
3,409,670
173,810
Service Level
A
$35,724
$25,152
$247,248
$12,096
Service Level
B
$25,512
$17,964
$176,568
$9,000
Service Level
C
$12,756
$8,988
$88,284
$4,500
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EXHIBIT "B"
Cal Gov Code§ 7522.56
Deering's California Codes are current through all 1016 chapters of the 2018 Regular Session and the November 6, 2018 Ballot Measures.
Deering's California Codes Annotated> GOVERNMENT CODE> Title 1 General> Division 7 Miscellaneous > Chapter 21 Public Pension and Retirement Plans > Article 4 California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013
§ 7522.56. Provisions applicable to person receiving pension benefit from public retirement system; Section supersedes conflicting provisions (a)This section shall apply to any person who is receiving a pension benefit from a public retirement system and shall supersede any other provision in conflict with this section.
(b) A retired person shall not serve, be employed by, or be employed through a contract directly by, a public employer in the same public retirement system from which the retiree receives the benefit without reinstatement from retirement, except as permitted by this section.
(c) A person who retires from a public employer may serve without reinstatement from retirement or loss or interruption of benefits provided by the retirement system upon appointment by the appointing power of a public employer either during an emergency to prevent stoppage of public business or because the retired person has skills needed to perform work of limited duration.
(d) Appointments of the person authorized under this section shall not exceed a total for all employers in that public retirement system of 960 hours or other equivalent limit, in a calendar or fiscal year, depending on the administrator of the system. The rate of pay for the employment shall not be less than the minimum, nor exceed the maximum, paid by the employer to other employees performing comparable duties, divided by 173.333 to equal an hourly rate. A retired person whose employment without reinstatement is authorized by this section shall acquire no service credit or retirement rights under this section with respect to the employment unless he or she reinstates from retirement. (e)
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(1 )Notwithstanding subdivision (c), any retired person shall not be eligible to serve or be employed by a public employer if, during the 12-month period prior to an appointment described in this section, the retired person received May 19, 2026, Item #6
any unemployment insurance compensation arising out of prior employment subject to this section with
a public employer. A retiree shall certify in writing to the employer upon accepting an offer of employment that he or she is in compliance with this requirement.
(2)A retired person who accepts an appointment after receiving unemployment insurance compensation as described in this subdivision shall terminate that employment on the last day of the current pay period and shall not be eligible for reappointment subject to this section for a period of 12 months following the last day of employment.
(f)A retired person shall not be eligible to be employed pursuant to this section for a period of 180 days following the date of retirement unless he or she meets one of the following conditions:
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(1 )The employer certifies the nature of the employment and that the appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed position before 180 days have passed and the appointment has been approved by the governing body of the employer in a public meeting. The appointment may not be placed on a consent calendar.
(2)
(A)Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, for state employees, the state employer certifies the nature of the employment and that the appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed state employment position before 180 days have passed and the appointment has been approved by the Department of Human Resources. The department may establish a process to delegate appointing authority to individual state agencies, but shall audit the process to determine if abuses of the system occur. If necessary, the department may assume an agency's appointing authority for retired workers and may charge the department an appropriate amount for administering that authority.
(B)For legislative employees, the Senate Committee on Rules or the Assembly Rules Committee certifies the nature of the employment and that the appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed position before 180 days have passed and approves the appointment in a public meeting. The appointment may not be placed on a consent calendar. (C)For employees of the California State University, the Trustees of the California State University certifies the nature of the employment and that the appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed position before 180 days have passed and approves the appointment in a public meeting. The appointment may not be placed on a consent calendar.
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(3)The retiree is eligible to participate in the Faculty Early Retirement Program pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement with the California State University that existed prior to January 1, 2013, or has been included in subsequent agreements.
(4)The retiree is a public safety officer or firefighter hired to perform a function or functions regularly performed by a public safety officer or firefighter. (g)A retired person who accepted a retirement incentive upon retirement shall not be eligible to be employed pursuant to this section for a period of 180 days following the date of retirement and subdivision (f) shall not apply. (h)This section shall not apply to a person who is retired from the State Teachers' Retirement System, and who is subject to Section 24214. 24214.5 or 26812 ofthe Education Code.
(i)This section shall not apply to (1) a subordinate judicial officer whose position, upon retirement, is converted to a judgeship pursuant to Section 69615, and he or she returns to work in the converted position, and the employer is a trial court, or (2) a retiree of the Judges' Retirement System or the Judges' Retirement System II who is assigned to serve in a court pursuant to Section 68543.5.
History
Added Stats 2012 ch 296 § 15 (AB 340), effective January 1, 2013. Amended Stats 2013 ch 528 § 11 (SB 13), effective October 4, 2013 (ch 528 prevails); ch 76 § 75 (AB 383), effective January 1, 2013; Stats 2014 ch 238 § 1 (AB 2476), effective January 1, 2015.
Annotations
Notes
Amendments:
2013 Amendment:
Substituted (1) "have passed" for "has passed" in the first sentence of subds (f)(I) and (f)(2); (2) "or firefighter hired to perform a function or functions regularly performed by a public safety officer or firefighter" for "of firefighter" in subd (f)(4); and (3) "Judges' Retirement System" for "Judges' Retirement System I" in subd (i).
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GUARANTY
To the City of Poway, City Council, for:
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
The undersigned guarantees the work included in this project(s).
Should any of the materials or equipment prove defective or should the work as a whole prove defective, due to faulty workmanship, material furnished or methods of installation, or should the work or any part thereof fail to operate properly as originally intended and in accordance with the Plans and Specifications, due to any of the above causes, all within the number of months the site is to be maintained after date on which this Contract is accepted by the City, or the date of recordation of Notice of Completion, whichever is the later, the undersigned agrees to reimburse the City upon demand, for its expenses incurred in restoring said work to the condition contemplated in said project, including the cost of any such equipment or materials replaced and the cost of removing and replacing any other work necessary to make such replacement or repairs, or upon demand by the City, to replace any such material and to repair said work completely without cost to the City so that said work will function successfully as originally contemplated.
The City shall have the unqualified option to make any needed replacements or repairs itself or to have such replacements or repairs done by the undersigned. In the event the City elects to have said work performed by the undersigned, the undersigned agrees that the repairs shall be made and such materials as are necessary shall be furnished and installed within a reasonable time after the receipt of demand from the City. If the undersigned shall fail or refuse to comply with his obligations under this guaranty, the City shall be entitled to all cost and expenses, including attorney's fees, reasonably incurred by reason of the said failure or refusal.
Contractor
Date
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WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
Pursuant to Section 1861 of the State Labor Code, each Contractor to whom a public works Contract has been awarded shall sign the following certificate and shall submit same to the City of Poway prior to performing any work on the Contract:
"I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Workers' Compensation or to undertake self insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Contract." Contractor
By:
Title
Date
Section 3700 of the State Labor Code reads in part as follows:
"Every employer except the State shall secure the payment of compensation in one or more of the following ways:
(a) By being insured against liability to pay compensation by one or more insurers duly authorized to write compensation insurance in this state. (b) By securing from the Director of Industrial Relations a certificate of consent to self insure, either as an individual employer, or as one employer in a group of employers, which may be given upon furnishing proof satisfactory to the Director of Industrial Relations of ability to self-insure and to pay any compensation that may become due to his employees."
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