Santa Clarita City Council
July 12, 2022

NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS
Landscape Maintenance at
Veterans Plaza and Newhall
Community Center
PROPOSAL # NS‐21‐22‐37

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROPOSAL # NS‐21‐22‐37
Landscape Maintenance at Veterans Plaza and Newhall Community Center City of Santa Clarita, California

SECTION A
NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS
PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

SECTION B
SCOPE OF WORK
RESPONSE FORMAT AND SELECTION CRITERIA

SECTION C
NOTICE TO PROPOSERS REGARDING CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION D
SAMPLE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
FRINGE BENEFIT STATEMENT
SUBCONTRACTOR  CLAUSES

SECTION E
EXHIBIT A: COST PROPOSAL
EXHIBIT B1: ADDITIONAL PRICING

EXHIBIT
C: VIOLATION RECORDS
EXHIBIT D: PROACTIVE APPROACH FORM
EXHIBIT E: DESIGNATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS/SUBCONSULTANTS EXHIBIT F: REFERENCES
EXHIBIT G1: STAFF
EXHIBIT G2: STAFF HOURS
EXHIBIT H: EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
EXHIBIT I: CERTIFICATIONS
EXHIBIT J: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & ACCEPTANCE OF QUOTE SCOPE OF WORKS

SECTION F

ATTACHMENTS

SECTION A
RFP Information & Instructions

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS

Project Name:     Landscape Maintenance at Veterans Plaza and Newhall Community Center

Proposal #:      NS‐21‐22‐37

Last Day for Questions: May 23, 2022 before 11:00 AM

Proposal Closing:  May 31, 2022 before 11:00 AM

Estimated Contract  30,000 Annually
Value:

License(s) Required:  C – 27; additional qualifications listed in Scope of Work

Project Description:  The City of Santa Clarita is soliciting proposals from qualified landscape companies for landscape maintenance of the Veterans Plaza and Newhall Community Center.

Prevailing Wage:   Yes

Bond Requirements:  No

Contact Information:  Jonathan Cosh | (661)286‐4187 | jcosh@santa‐clarita.com

Prevailing  Wage  Monitoring:  This  Project  is
subject  to  prevailing  wage  compliance  monitoring  and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

Required Contractor & Subcontractor Registration: Only bids submitted by bidders (along with all listed subcontractors) that are currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5 will be accepted.

Specifications for
this request for proposals (RFP) may be downloaded from the City’s Purchasing website at: www.bidnetdirect.com//cityofsantaclarita. Please refer to specifications for complete details and RFP requirements. The specifications in this notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereto. A paper copy of the RFP documents is available upon request in the City Clerk’s office, suite 120.

RFP Questions must be submitted electronically via the BidNet “Question and Answer” tab.

Addenda, if issued by the CITY, will be transmitted on BidNet. Addenda must be digitally acknowledged via BidNet in addition to a printed and signed version submitted with the proposal response. If addenda
are  not  signed  and  submitted  with  the  proposal  response,  the  submission  may  be  deemed  non‐ responsive and rejected.

Dates Published: May 2, 2022

PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

PROPOSAL # NS‐21‐22‐37
Landscape Maintenance at Veterans Plaza and Newhall Community Center City of Santa Clarita, California

1. SUBMITTING PROPOSALS.

1.1. The  response  must  be  submitted  on  this  form  and  include  all  forms  provided  or  information requested or required by the scope of work or specifications, (uploaded via BidNet).

1.2. All documentation of unit pricing or other cost breakdowns as outlined in this proposal must be submitted to support the total proposed price.

1.3. Proposals/corrections received after the closing time will not be accepted.  The City will not be responsible for proposals not properly or timely, uploaded.  Upon award, all submissions become a matter of public record.

2. ADDENDA.  The City will not accept responsibility for incomplete packages or missing addenda.  It is the vendor’s responsibility to monitor BidNet for release of the addenda prior to submission of the quote  to  make  certain  the  package  is  complete  and  all  required  addenda  are  included.  This information will be available via BidNet.  Vendors are cautioned against relying on verbal information in the preparation of proposal responses.   All official information and guidance will be provided as part of this solicitation or written addenda.  Addenda, if issued by the Agency, will be transmitted via BidNet. Addenda must be digitally acknowledged through BidNet in addition to a printed and signed version  submitted  with  the  proposal.  If  addenda  are  not  signed  and  submitted  with  the  proposal response, the proposal may be deemed non‐responsive and rejected.

3. AWARDS.

3.1. The City reserves the right to waive any informality in any proposal.

3.2. This RFP does not commit the City to award a contract, or to pay any amount incurred in the preparation of the proposal.  The City reserves the right to accept or reject all proposals received as a result of this request, to negotiate with any qualified consultant, or to cancel this RFP in part or in its entirety.  The City may require the selected consultant to participate in negotiations and to submit such technical, price, or other revisions of the proposal as may result from negotiations.

The City reserves the right to extend the time allotted for the proposal, and to request a best and final offer, should it be in its best interest to do so.

3.3. The proposal may be awarded in its entirety as proposed; however, the City reserves the right to award elements of the work, independently, and to do portions “in‐house.” Additionally, the City reserves the right to award subsequent work on this project based on information presented in this proposal, without recourse to a separate or subsequent RFP process, should it be in its best interest to do so.

3.4. The City may make an award based on partial items unless the proposal submitted is marked “All or none.” Where detailed specifications and/or standards are provided the City considers them to be material and may accept or reject deviations. The list of proposals submitted will be posted on BidNet, normally within 24 hours.

4. BRAND NAMES, ALTERNATIVES, OR EQUIVALENTS.

4.1. The use of th
e name of a manufacturer, or any specific brand or make, in describing any item contained in the solicitation document does not restrict vendors to the manufacturer or specific article, this means is being used simply to indicate a quality and utility of the article desired; but the goods on which bi
ds/quotes/proposals are submitted must in all cases be equal in quality and utility to those referred to. This exception applies solely to the material items in question and does not supersede any other specifications or requirements cited. Materials differing from stated  specifications  may  be  considered,  provided  such  differe nces  are  clearly  noted  and described, and provided further that such articles are considered by a City official to be in all essential respects in compliance with the specifications.

4.2. If you plan on bidding/quoting/submitting a proposal with an alternative or equivalent product please  provide  the  cut  sheet/spec  sheet  or  de tailed  product  description  for  the  proposed product via the BidNet Q&A section.  For each product proposed documentation provided must include a description reflecting the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical,  functional,  or  performance  characteristics  of  “equal”  products  specified  in  the solicitation.  The   proposal  must  also  clearly  identif y  the  item  by  brand  name  (if  any),  and make/model  number.  In  addition,  the  proposal  may  include  descriptive  literature  such  as illustrations,  drawings,  or  a  clear  reference  to  previously  furnished  descriptive  data  or information  available  to  the  City,  and  clearly  describe  any  modifications  the  offeror  plans  to make in a pr oduct   to  make  it conform  to  the solicitation requirements.  Staff will provide an answer via BidNet if the proposed product will be considered.

4.3. Any  alternatives  or  equivalent  product  proposals  must  be  made  prior  to  the  last  day  for questions.  The   City  has  the  option  of  accepting  or  rejecting  an y   alternative  or  equivalent product.  Exception  is  made  on  those  items  wherein  identical  supply  has  been  determined  a necessity and the notation NO SUBSTITUTE has been used in the specification section.

5. COOPERATIVE BIDDING. Other public agencies may be extended the opportunity to purchase off this solicitation with the agreement of the successful vendor(s) and the City. The lack of exception to this clause  in  vendor's  response  will  be  considered  agreement.   However,  the  City  is  not  an  agent  of, partner to or representative of these outside agencies and is not obligated or liable for any action or debts that may arise out of such ind
ependently negotiated "piggy‐back" procurements.

6. DELIVERY.  Unless otherwise specified, delivery shall be D.D.P., the City of Santa Clarita, site of user division and contract delivery may begin no later than fifteen (15) calendar days from receipt of order.

7. INVOICES.  Invoices will be forwarded to:

City of Santa Clarita
NS ‐
Parks
Attn: Mike Choate

23920 Valencia Blvd. Ste. 295
Santa Clarita, CA 91355‐2196

Invoices will reflect the purchase order # and goods or service delivered in accordance with the terms of the contract.  Invoice processing begins on receipt of the material or invoice, whichever is later.

8. DEPARTMENT  OF  INDUSTRIAL  RELATIONS  REQUIREMENTS.  No  proposer  or subcontractor/subconsultant may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or  after  March  1,  2015)  unless  registered  with  the  Department  of  Industrial  Relations  pursuant  to Labor Code Section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for proposal purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)]. No proposer or subcontractor/subconsultant may be awarded a  contract  for  public  work  on  a  public  works  project  (awarded  on  or  after  April  1,  2015)  unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. This project  is  subject  to  compliance  monitoring  and  enforcement  by  the  Department  of  Industrial Relations.

9. PREPARATION. All proposals and required forms must be uploaded as laid out in the BidNet General Attachments Section.

10. REJECTION.  The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informality in any proposal. The City may reject the proposal of any vendor who has previously failed to perform properly, or complete on time, contracts of a similar nature, or to reject the proposal of a vendor who is not in a position to perform such a contract satisfactorily.  The City may reject the proposal of any vendor who is in default of the payment of taxes, licenses or other monies due to the City of Santa Clarita.

11. RENEWAL AND PRICING ADJUSTMENT.  Contracts entered into pursuant to this Request for Proposals will be entered into for an initial two‐year term and may be renewed annually, up to three times, in accordance with the terms of the contract.  If not otherwise stated, the contract may be renewed if the new pricing of the contract does not change more than the Consumer Price Index identified in the most recently City Council approved City of Santa Clarita Combined Engineer’s Report for Landscape Maintenance Districts. Proposer shall honor proposal prices for One‐Hundred and Twenty Days (120 days) or for the stated contract period, whichever is longer.

12. CONTRACTOR'S  LICENSE.  If  requested  and  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  California  Public Contract  Code  Section  3300,  the  successful  vendor  shall  submit  proof  of  a  C  –  27;  additional qualifications listed in Scope of Work with proposal response.  Failure to possess the specified license shall  render  the  proposal  as  non‐responsive  and  shall  act  as  a  bar  to  award  the  contract  to  any proposer not possessing said license at the time of award.   As provided for in Section 22300 of the California Public Contract Code, the Contractor may substitute securities for monies withheld by the City to ensure performance under the contract.

13. PREVAILING  WAGES.  This  contract  is  subject  to  the  State  prevailing  wage  requirements  of  the California Labor Code including, but not limited to, Sections 1770, 1771.5, 1773, 1776 and 1777.5.

Contractor shall comply with California prevailing wage laws including, to the extent applicable, Labor Code Section 1720.9.  Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates in the county, or counties, in which the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of

the California Department of Industrial Relations. These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project, available from the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet web  site  at  http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm.  Future  effective  general prevailing wage rates which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates. A copy of the prevailing rate of per diem wages shall be posted at the job site. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining a current edition of all California statutes and regulations, and adhering to the latest editions of such.

14. SUBCONTRACTORS. For all projects, the vendor must list any subcontractors/subconsultants that will be used, the work to be performed by them, and total number of hours or percentage of time they will spend on the project.

Each proposer must submit with their proposal the following:
 The Full name of each subcontracting firm as required by Government Code, Sec. 4201, typed or legibly printed.
 The address of each firm.
 The telephone number at the place of business.
 Work to be performed by each subcontracting firm.
 Total approximate dollar amount of each subcontract.
 If  sub‐contractor  is  participating  as  a  Disadvantaged  Business  Enterprise  (DBE),  the  following additional information is required on the "Designation of Subcontractors" form enclosed:
 Status as a DBE, age of the firm and the annual gross receipts.  Submit  the  "Designation  of  Subcontractors"  form  enclosed  herewith.  No  Contract  shall  be considered unless such list is submitted as required.

Copies of subcontracts will be provided to the City Engineer upon their request.

15. TERMINATION.  The City may terminate any purchase, service or contract with or without cause either verbally or in writing at any time without penalty.

The City of Santa Clarita’s “Terms and Conditions” is found on a separate attachment in BidNet.

DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST

PROPOSAL # NS‐21‐22‐37
Landscape Maintenance at Veterans Plaza and Newhall Community Center City of Santa Clarita, California

In addition to the items requested for the proposal the following documents are required to be completed and submitted by the proposer.

The following documents must be provided by ALL proposers:

Uploaded via BidNet (see Section E)
 Response File
 Notice to Proposers Regarding Contractual Requirements  Exhibit A:

Cost Proposal (submitted separately from the Response File)  Exhibit B: Additional Pricing (submitted separately from the Response File)  Exhibit C: Violation Records
 Exhibit D: Proactive Approach Form
 Exhibit E: Designation of Subcontractors/Subconsultants  Exhibit F: References
 Exhibit G1: Staff
 Exhibit G2: Staff Hours
 Exhibit H: Equipment Requirements
 Exhibit I: Certifications
 Exhibit J: Acknowledgement & Acceptance of Proposal Scope of Works  Maintenance Schedule(s) ‐ Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Semi‐Annual, Annual (see examples in Attachments A & B)
 Rotation Schedule (Maintenance Map showing frequency of work within designated areas/sections)
 All signed addendums (if any) – Digitally acknowledged on BidNet in addition to uploaded via BidNet

The following documents must be provided by the AWARDEE ONLY (With Agreement) Delivered to City Hall, Attn: Mike Choate
 Maintenance Agreement
 Insurance Required by Contract
 W‐9 Form
 Fringe Benefit Statement

SECTION B
Solicitation Information

SCOPE OF WORK

PROPOSAL # NS‐21‐22‐37
Landscape Maintenance at Veterans Plaza and Newhall Community Center City of Santa Clarita, California

EVENT   DATE
Solicitation advertisement  May 2, 2022
Last day for questions  May 23, 2022
Return of proposals  May 31, 2022
Evaluations of proposals  May 31‐ June 14, 2022
Contract award  July 14, 2022

*Dates are subject to change at the City’s discretion*

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.01 The City of Santa Clarita is soliciting sealed bids from qualified landscape maintenance companies for the ALL-INCLUSIVE LABOR AND EQUIPMENT under the terms of this bid, to provide for maintenance of Veterans Historical Plaza and Newhall Community Center in the City of Santa Clarita.

The City requires the landscape contractor to include all labor and equipment for an all-inclusive contract for landscape maintenance. The area is approximately .5 acres for Veterans Historical Plaza and 5.5 acres for Newhall Community Center for a total of 6 acres. All materials and parts will be paid by the Parks Division at the Contractor’s price plus a maximum markup of 15%.

In keeping with State mandated diversion requi rements, the parks division strives to exceed diversion obligations to keep greenwaste from the landfills. The Contractor shall mulch and use on site 85% of the greenwaste generated by referenced parks. The contractor shall report the total tons of greenwaste generated and the number of tons diverted from the landfill annually to the City’s Environmental Services Office. The goal will be 85% diversion from this site.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, tools, services and special skills, i.e.

Irrigation Specialists, Irrigation Assistants, Foreman, and Supervisors required executing the landscape maintenance as set forth in these all-inclusive labor and equipment specifications. All materials and parts will be paid by the Parks Division at the Contractor’s price plus a maximum markup of 15%. The Contractor will be expected to uphold the highest standards of quality and performance maintenance of plant material, hardscape, and irrigation systems. Maintenance of plant material shall include, but not be limited to: mowing, trimming, edging, hand pruning, fertilization, application of pre-emergent herbicides, weed control, minor tree rasing, plant replacements, and cleanup/clearing of drainage systems. All mulch provided by the City will be disbursed by the contractor on site to control weed growth. It is the intent of these specifications to provide plant material maintenance methods to keep all areas weed free, trash free, and in an overall state of good health and appearance.

The Parks Maintenance Division (hereinafter defined as the Parks) covered by this Agreement shall be maintained at a crisp, clean level of appearance at California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) Industry standards and all work shall be performed in a professional manner using quality equipment and materials. Said areas shall be maintained to provide the manpower necessary at the expected level of services provided for in these specifications at all times.

1.02 City of Santa Clarita, Parks Maintenance Division (Parks) administration staff, consisting of the, Parks Supervisor, Project Development Coordinator, Parks Administrator, Parks Manager or his qualified representative, shall herein be described as ‘Park Maintenance.’

1.03 Contractor shall under the terms of this agreement provide the labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the provision of grounds, irrigation and landscape maintenance services.

All locations shall be maintained with nothing but the highest of industry standards at no less than the frequencies set forth herein.

1.04 Contractor is hereby hired and paid to render and provide all-inclusive labor and equipment for landscape, grounds and irrigation maintenance services including, but not limited to:

A.

Maintenance of turf areas irrigated;
B. Edging;
C.
85% hand pruning and 15% mechanical;
D. Fertilization;
E.

Aerate and overseeding two times per year
F.

Irrigation; minor and major repairs
G.

Hand watering (as necessary);
H.

Bleeding of valves necessary during emergencies when automatic systems are not functioni
ng;
I.

Pruning of shrubs and trees;
J.

Trimming of turf, shrub areas, and ground cover;
K. Disea
se control;
L. P
est control;
M.

Tree maintenance; structural pruning per ANSI Best Management Practices; N.

Maintenance and repairs of irrigation systems;
O. Mulching (Cit
y provided mulch); will be disbursed by the contractor at their expense;
P. Manual weed abatement;
Q. Chemi
cal weed control;
R. Har
dscape (i.e.: sweeping or blowing down concrete and/or crack weed abatement); S.

Planting annual seasonal flowers;
The landscape areas include: irrigated and/or non-irrigated landscaped areas; natural areas, shrubs, trees, ground cover, turf, and hardscape which may be irrigated by electrically controlled automatic or manual systems.

1.05 Contractor shall not work or perform any operations, particularly during periods of inclement weather, which may cause unsafe working conditions or destroy/damage planted areas.

1.06 Contractor recognizes that during the co urse of this Agreement other activities and operations may be conducted by alternative contracted parties. These activities may include, but are not limited to:
a.

Landscape refurbishment; tree, shrub, and ground cover installation; b.

Irrigation system refurbishment and/or repair;

c. Construction and/or storm related operations;
d. Emergency response operations;
e. Electrical repairs;
f. Tree Trimming / Tree planting / Tree counting;
g. Concrete removal and replacement, block wall and brick repairs; h. Fence installation and repairs, wood, vinyl, and Crete Rrail; i. Artificial turf installation;
j. Integrated pest management / Chemical applications to trees; k. Streetscape furniture cleaning and pressure washing of walkways and appurtenances.
l. Turf removal

At the discretion of Parks, the Landscape Maintenance Contractor may be required to modify or curtail specific tasks and operations within their maintenance contract.

1.07 When notified of a landscape or irrigat ion emergency during the hours and days of maintenance service as identified in Section 9, the contractor shall respond by phone to the Parks Maintenance office within fifteen (15) minutes of notification. When notified of an emergency outside of the normal hours and days of maintenance service, the contractor has thirty minutes to respond by phone to the Park Maintenance staff. If personnel and equipment are necessary for the emergency, the contractor must have these resources available within 2 hours. Upon arriving at an emergency situation, it shall be the responsibility of the contractor to eliminate all unsafe conditions which would adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of the public. See section

11.02 for consequences for failure to comply.

1.08 Contractor shall clearly identify and equip each vehicle used within the City of Santa Clarita with decals on the exterior right and left front door panels identifying the Contractor's name, and phone number. Contractor shall require each employee to adhere to basic public works standards of working attire. Uniforms (matching pants and shirts), proper shoes, safety vests and other gear required by State Safety Regulations (OSHA) shall be properly exhibited. Shirts shall be buttoned and worn at all times.

1.09 Contractor and employees shall at all ti mes dress in a company uniform that identifies their employer and exhibit good customer service to City staff, City contracted staff, residents, and the general public throughout the term of this contract. All communication will be professional in manner between all parties. The Parks Maintenance Division may employ consulting Landscape Maintenance Inspectors. These consultant monitors will be treated the same as other Parks Maintenance Division. Failure to properly and respectfully communicate may be cause for contract termination.

1.10 The contractor is required to have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the landscape maintenance field. The contractor is required to have experience with maintaining areas of five (5) acres or larger. Vendor is to provide a minimum of three (3) references with a similar scope & type of work within the bid response.

1.11 Contractor’s employees and/or representatives shall be thoroughly trained and experienced in the computer based central operating systems of WeatherTrak irrigation control systems and corresponding equipment. Should Park Maintenance choose a different controller manufacturer, the contractor shall make available employees or representatives for product training at no additional cost to City.

1.12 Contractor shall provide cellular and/or radio communication to each crew foreman and have the ability to connect to City representatives.

1.13 The contractor, and/or subcontractors, must possess the following licenses at time of bid submission; C-27 California Landscaping Contractor License. The contractor or subcontractor must identify a staff member certified or licensed as a qualified applicator through the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. The contractor shall (when required) have an Arborist identified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or have a contract with a Certified Arborist on a need basis. The contractor must identify a staff member who is a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA). The bidder will submit copies of the licenses, and certificates or subcontractor information sheets, indicating licenses held at the time of bid submission.

1.14 The contractor will be required to obtain and pay for any permits that may be required for the performance of any tasks under this contract with the exception of oak tree permits.

1.15 Contractor and employees are required to complete and pass, by start date of contract, a SCRRA Third Party Construction and Utility Workers Safety Training Program if the Parks Maintenance area includes a SCRRA right of way.

2. LANDSCAPED AREAS TO BE MAINTAINED

2.01 The Park areas to be maintained under the pr ovisions of this Agreement are specifically identified in Area Map Attachments.

2.02 Contractor must acknowledge personal in spection of the Parks irrigation system and planted areas. Contractor must also evaluate the extent which the physical condition thereof will affect the services to be provided. Contractor accepts the premises in their present physical condition, and agrees to make no demands upon Parks for any improvements or alterations to irrigation, and landscaped areas thereof. Contractor agrees to possessing the ability to maintain Parks areas within the provision of this bid, to the standards set forth herein, without modification, improvement, or altercation.

2.03 Estimated square footages are provided by Parks for all areas to be maintained in the Section B – General Requirements. However, these estimates are for reference only and it is the responsibility of Contractor to verify by inspection and observe the various areas’ characteristics.

3. CERTIFICATIONS/REPORTS/RECORDS

3.01 Payroll and Prevailing Wage Report: Cont ractor shall complete a Payroll and Prevailing Wage Certification Report which shall be made available to Parks concurrent with the monthly invoicing. Contractor shall provide the required information in a form acceptable to Parks Maintenance Division. The City is requesting that one monthly bill be submitted by the contractor to Parks Maintenance Division for the maintenance. The monthly payment will not be made until such report is received and approved by Parks Maintenance Division. Vendor to provide sample of monthly bill with bid response.

3.02 Maintenance Function Report: Contractor shall maintain and keep current a report that records when all Periodic, Seasonal, and Additional Work maintenance functions performed by Contractor's personnel were completed. Said report shall be in a form and content acceptable to Parks Maintenance Division and will be made available to Parks Maintenance Division upon request. The monthly payment may not be made if such report is requested and not made available or is in a form that is unacceptable to Parks Maintenance Division.

3.03 Certification of Specialty Type Maintenance: When applicable, Contractor shall include with the monthly invoice those specialty type maintenance items completed. The following information shall include but not be limited to:
a.

Quantity and complete description of all commercial and organic fertilizer(s) used. b. Quantity and label description of all grass seed used. c. Quantity and complete description of all soil amendments used. d. A valid DPR licensed California Pest Control Advisor's recommendations and copies of corre
sponding Agricultural Commissioners Pesticide Use Reports signed by a licensed California Pest Control Operator for all chemical, disease and pest control work pe
rformed. The report shall be accompanied by a listing of each material used, quantity use
d, and the location of use, the date used, the applicators name and the licen
se number.

3.04 Violation Records: The awarded contract or shall not have two (2) or more Cal-Osha sustained complaints or four (4) or more California State Contractor Board sustained complaints within the past four (4) years. A bid response from the awarded vendor that does not meet these requirements may be considered a non-responsive bid, and the City of Santa Clarita will proceed to the next qualified bidder. Please supply this information (Violation Records).

4. AD

DITIONAL WORK

4.01 Parks Maintenance Division may arrange for additional Contractor person nel to cover addition
al work needed due to extraordinary incidents such as vandalism, Acts of Nature or third party neglig
ence for which Contractor will be compensated. Regularly occurring “bad weather” is not con
sidered an Act of Nature for the purposes of this contract.

4.02 Prior to performing any extra work, Co ntractor shall prepare and submit a written description of the work with an estimate including the hours and skill level of labor and a list of materials. No work shall commence without the written authorization from Parks Maintenance Division. Costs for additional work shall not exceed the labor rate identified on Exhibit B1:

Additional Pricing. For material it shall be Contractor’s cost plus no more than 15%. The contracto
r will maintain and submit copies of invoices to demonstrate the contractor’s cost.

4.03 When a condition exists wherein there is imminent danger of injury to the public or damage to property, Parks Maintenance Division may verbally authorize the work to be perfo
rmed upon receiving a verbal estimate from Contractor. However, within 24 hours after receiving such verbal auth
orization, Contractor shall submit a proposal to be approved by Parks Maintena
nce Division.

4.04 All extra work shall commence on the spec ified date established, and Contractor shall proceed diligently to complete said
work within the time allotted. All invoices submitted by Contracto
r for extra work shall include a detailed itemization of labor and/or materials.

4.05 All invoices submitted by the contractor for extra work shall include a detailed itemization of labor and/or materials and specific park(s) identified. All invoices for extra work and items must be submitted biweekly to Parks Maintenance Division.

5. CO

NTRACTOR'S LIABILITIES

5.01 All damages resulting from Contractor's oper ation within the Park areas shall be repaired or re
placed at Contractor's expense within 48 hours.

5.02 All such repairs or replacements shall be completed within the following time limits. a.

Irrigation damage shall be repaired or replaced prior to the next regularly scheduled wateri
ng event
b.

All damages to shrubs, trees, or ground cover shall be repaired or replaced within five (5) wo
rking days or sooner as directed by Parks Maintenance Division. c.

All concrete walkway, block walls, light poles, or any appurtenances, shall be repai
red within a reasonable timeframe agreed upon by Parks staff.

5.03 All repairs or replacements shall be completed in accordance with the following maintenance practices.
a.

Trees Minor damage such as bark lost from impact of mowing equipment shall be remedied by a qualified tree surgeon or arborist. If damage results in loss of a tree, the dam
aged tree shall be removed and replaced at Contractor’s expense to comply with the specific instructions of Parks Maintenance Division. b.

Shrubs Minor damage may be corrected by appropriate pruning as required in Section 18, "Shrub and Ground Cover Care," of the Specifications. Major damage shall b
e corrected by removal of the damaged shrub and replacement to comply with the provisi
ons in Section 18 "Shrubs and Ground Cover Care" of the Specifications. c.

Chemicals Any damage resulting from chem ical operations, either spray-drift or lateral-leaching shall be corrected in accordance with the aforementioned maintena
nce practices. Any soil damaged from chemical application shall be reconditioned or replaced.

5.04 Failure on the Contractor’s part to co mplete required maintenance, service requests, maintaining schedules and/or cure deficiencies to the satisfaction of the Parks Maintenance Division in a reasonable time as determined by Parks Maintenance Division, is subject to liquidated damages of $200 per day.

6. INTERPRETATION OF THE MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS

6.01 Should any misunderstanding arise, Par ks Maintenance Division will interpret this Agreem
ent. If the Contractor disagrees with the interpretation of Parks Maintenance Division, Contracto
r shall continue with the work in accordance with Parks Maintenance Division interpretation.

Within 30 days after receipt of the interpretation, Contractor may file a written requ
est for a hearing before a Disputes Review Panel as provided hereinafter. The written requ
est shall outline in detail the area of dispute.

6.02 The Disputes Review Panel will be appoi nted by Parks Maintenance Division and will be comp
osed of not less than three (3) Qualified personnel or representatives having experience in the admini
stration of grounds maintenance contracts. The panel will convene within one (1) week of appointme
nt in order to hear all matters related to the dispute. The hearing will be informal and formal rul
es of evidence will not apply. The Panel will submit its recommendation to Parks Maintena
nce Division for consideration, within one (1) week following the conclusion of the heari
ng. Parks Maintenance Division shall render an interpretation based upon review of the Panel'
s recommendation. Parks Maintenance Division decision shall be final.

7. OFFICE OF INQUIRIES AND COMPLAINTS

7.01 Contractor shall at all times, have some responsible person(s) employed by the Contracto
r to take the necessary action regarding all inquiries and complaints that may be received from
the Homeowners Associations, property owners, and tenants within said Parks or from Parks Maintenance Division personnel, representatives or patrons using the facility. This person(s) shall be reachable 24 hours per day. An answering service shall be considered an acceptable substitute to full time coverage, provided Contractor is advised of any complaint within one (1) hour of receipt of such complaint by the answering service. Neither answering machines nor voicemail are acceptable. The telephone of said Contractor shall be on the exchange or exchanges of said District(s) or a toll-free number, and in no case shall the people of said District(s) be required to pay a toll charge to telephone said Contractor. During normal working hours, Contractor's Foreman or an employee of Contractor, at the supervisory level, who is responsible for providing maintenance services, shall be available for notification by telephone or radio communication.

7.02 Whenever immediate action is required to prevent impending injury, death, or property damage to the Parks being maintained, Parks Maintenance Division may authorize such action to be taken by a third-party work force and shall charge the cost thereof as determined by the Administrator, against the Contractor, or may deduct such cost from an amount due to Contractor from Parks Maintenance Division.

7.03 Contractor shall maintain a written log of all complaints, the date and time thereof, and the action taken pursuant thereto or the reason for non-action. The log of complaints shall be available for inspection by Parks Maintenance Division at all reasonable times.

7.04 All complaints shall be addressed as soon as possible after notification; but in all cases within 24 hours, to the satisfaction of Parks Maintenance Division. If any complaint is not resolved within 24 hours, Parks Maintenance Division shall be notified immediately of the reason for not resolving the complaint followed by a written report to Parks Maintenance Division within five (5) days. If the complaints are not resolved within the time specified or to the satisfaction of Parks Maintenance Division, Parks Maintenance Division may correct the specific complaint and the total cost incurred will be deducted from the payments owing to the Contractor from Parks Maintenance Division.

8. SAFETY

8.01 Contractor agrees to perform all work out lined in this Agreement in such a manner as to meet all Calif
ornia Landscape Industry Standards for safe practices during the maintenance operation for
medians and parkways and to safely maintain stored equipment, machines, and material
s or other hazards consequential or related to the work; and agrees additionally to accept the sole resp
onsibility for complying with all local, City, State or other legal requirements including but not limited to, full complian
ce with the terms of the applicable O.S.H.A. and CAL-O.S.H.A.

Safety Orders
at all times so as to protect all persons, including Contractor's employees, agents of the City, ve
ndors, members of the public or others from foreseeable injury, or damage to their prop
erty. Contractor shall inspect all potential hazards at the Parks areas covered by this Agreem
ent and keep a log indicating date inspected and action taken.

8.02 It shall be Contractor's responsibility to inspect, and identify, any condition(s) that rende rs any portion of
the Parks premises unsafe, as well as any unsafe practices occurring thereon.

Parks Mainte
nance Division shall be notified immediately of any unsafe condition that requires major
correction. Contractor shall be responsible for making minor corrections including, but not limited to:
a.
filling holes in turf, planting areas, and paving;
b.
using barricades, signs, caution tape or traffic cones to alert patrons of the existence of haza
rds;
c.
replace valve box covers so as to protect members of the public or others from injury.

During hours of operations, Contractor shall obtain emergency medical care for any member of the public who is in need thereof, because of illness or injury occurring on the premises.

Contractor shall cooperate fully with the City in the investigation of any accidental injury or death occurring on the premises, including a complete written report thereof to Parks Maintenance Division within five (5) days following the occurrence.

9. HOURS AND DAYS OF MAINTENANCE SERVICES

9.01 The hours of maintenance service sha ll be 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on those days maintena
nce is to be provided pursuant to the work schedule approved in advance by Parks Maintena
nce Division. No work will be performed on City Legal Holidays (Attachment C) unless authori
zed by Parks Maintenance Division Administration in advance. Blowers, lawnmowers, chai
nsaws or other mechanical equipment with a decibel level above 65 decibels cannot be used before 7:0
0 a.m. within the City of Santa Clarita.

9.02 Contractor shall provide on-site staffing to perform the required maintenance to meet requi
red California Industry Standards anytime between Monday through Friday. However, if the contracto
r can accomplish the same work within a shorter service schedule, then the Parks Maintena
nce Division can modify their maintenance schedule. Alternate days or any changes in the days an
d hours of operation heretofore prescribed shall be subject to approval by the Parks Maintena
nce Division.

10. MAINTE

NANCE SCHEDULES

10.01 Contractor shall, within three (3) days a fter a “Notice to Proceed” from the city, submit a premises work schedule to Parks Maintenance Division for review and approval. Said work schedule shall be set on a weekly rotational basis, identifying and delineating the time frames for the requi
red functions by the day of the week, morning, and afternoon. Rotational requirements for each area
are to be approved by Parks Staff upon review of the work schedule.

10.02 Contractor shall submit revised schedules when actual performance differs substantially from planned performance. Said revisions shall be submitted to Parks Maintenance Division for review and approval within three (3) working days prior to scheduled time of work. A written copy of the current
City approved schedule must be kept in the site foreman’s vehicle at all times and be available
upon request of City Staff or the City’s contracted Landscape Monitor.

10.03 The contractor must establish a work sc hedule approved by the City. The Contractor is provide
d the opportunity and procedure for adjusting scheduling requirements. The Contractor has al
so been provided the opportunity to procedure for adjusting schedules to meet special circum
stances and inclement weather. Failure to complete the work as scheduled or as specified herei
n will result in the following actions:
a.

The sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00) per day will be deducted and forfeited from payment to the Contracto
r for each instance where an item of work is not completed in accordan
ce with the schedule or any portion of the specifications herein. b.

Deficiencies: An additional amount equal to the cost incurred by completion of the work by an al
ternate source, whether it be City forces or separate private contractor, even if it exceeds the
contract unit price, will be deducted from the Contractor’s invoice.
c. These actions shall not be construed as penalty but as adjustment of payment to the Contractor for only the actual work performed or as the cost to the City for inspection and other related costs from the failure by the Contractor to complete the work according to the schedule or specifications.

10.04 The above provisions are not construed to eliminate Contractor's responsibility in complying with the requirements to notify Parks Maintenance Division for maintenance.

10.05 Contractor shall notify Parks Maintenance Division, in writing, at least one (1) week prior to the date and time of all maintenance operations.
a. Fertilization;
b. Micro-Nutrients/Soil Amendments;
c. Spraying of Trees, Shrubs or Turf;
d. Aesthetic Tree and Shrub Pruning;
e. Preventative disease control;
f. Transplanting of small and medium sized plants;
g. Dethatching turf and over seeding
h. Other Items as Determined by Parks Maintenance Division

10.06 Contractor shall be on site a minimum of two days per week to perform maintenance and safety checks. I.e. Monday, Thursday or Tuesday, Friday.

11. CONTRACTOR'S STAFF

11.01 Contractor shall provide sufficient number of personnel to satisfy daily and/or weekly requirements for high quality landscape maintenance. Contractor’s staff MUST be employees of the contractor except subcontractors identified in the response to this bid. Contractor must perfo
rm all work in accordance with the specifications set forth herein. Contractor's employees, wheth
er assigned to any one park or as part of a crew serving any number of parks shall include at least one i
ndividual crew foreman who speaks and comprehends the English language.

11.02 Parks Maintenance Division may at any time give Contractor written notice to th e effect that the cond
uct or action of a designated employee of Contractor is, in the reasonable belief of Parks Mainte
nance Division Staff, detrimental to the interest of the public using the premises, Contracto
r shall meet with representatives of Parks Maintenance Division to consider the approp
riate course of action with respect to such matter and Contractor shall take reasonable measures u
nder the circumstances to assure Parks Maintenance Division that the conduct and activities of Contra
ctor's employees will not be detrimental to the interest of the public patronizing the Parks covered u
nder this Agreement.

11.03 Parks staff reserves the right to require t he Contractor provide alternate staff members to sup
plement and/or replace staff that is determined to be performing below the expectations of Parks. The City of Santa Clarita will maintain sole authority of determining if and when a staff membe
rs’ performance falls below these standards. The request for replacement from City staff is not limited to field cre
wmembers but also extends to management, supervisors, and specialized staff. Upon request, the contractor shall
provide appropriately qualified alternatives for selection by Parks staff as ne
cessary.

12. SIGNS/IMPROVEMENTS

12.01 Contractor shall not post signs or adver tising matter upon the premises or improvements thereon, unless prior approval therefore is obtained from Parks Maintenance Division.

13. UTILITIES

13.01 Parks Maintenance Division shall pay for all utilities associated with the maintenance of the Parks. Ho
wever, water usage shall not exceed the amount required to comply with irrigation schedules established by the Contractor and approved by Parks Maintenance Division.

Contracto
r will be required to manage the scheduling of the controllers. Contractor shall pay for all exce
ssive utility usage due to Contractor's failure to monitor irrigation system malfunctions or unauth
orized increases in the frequency of irrigation. These activities may include, but are not limited to watering d
uring a rain storm and/or watering the day after rain and/or watering during a special event. The excess cost will be determined by compari ng current usage with historical
usa
ge for the same time period. The excess to be deducted from payments to Contractor from Parks Maintenance Divi
sion will be presented to Contractor by Parks Maintenance Division prior to actual de
duction to allow for explanations.

14. NO

N-INTERFERENCE

14.01 Contractor shall not interfere with the pu blic use of the Park areas covered under this Agreem
ent, and shall conduct its operations as to offer the least possible obstruction and inco
nvenience to the public or disruption to the peace and quiet of the area within which the servi
ces are performed.

15. USE OF CHEMICALS

15.01 The application of chemicals such as herbicides and pre-emergent will be at the contracto
r’s expense inclusive of this contract. The City of Santa Clarita will pay the contractor’s price for the chemicals plus no more than a 15% mark up. All work involving the use of chemicals shall b
e in compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws and will be accomplished by a Certified Ap
plicator under the direction of a Licensed Pest Advisor. Contractor, in complying with the California Food and Agricultural Code, shall provide a copy of a valid Pest Control Operator's License and valid Pest Control Advisor's License, or a copy of said licenses from a sub-contractor to Parks Main
tenance Division prior to using chemicals within the area.

15.02 A listing of proposed chemicals to be used including; commercial name, application rates, and type of usag
e shall be submitted to Parks Maintenance Division for approval. The listing will be accom
panied by copies of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals that may be use
d in binder or booklet form. No work shall begin until written approval of use is obtained from Parks Mainte
nance Division. The contractor shall consider the effects chemical application has on the enviro
nment. The contractor shall use the least toxic chemicals in the lowest quantity that will be effecti
ve in achieving the needed result.

15.03 Chemicals shall only be applied by those persons possessing the training in chem ical appli
cation or a valid California Applicator's Certificate. Application shall be in strict accordance with all governing re
gulations.

15.04 Records of all operations stating dates , times, methods of application, chemical formulatio
ns, applicators names and weather conditions shall be made and retained in an active file for a minimum of three
(3) years. Contractor shall provide a chemical use report and a copy of the PCA re
commendation to Parks Maintenance Division for each application (site specific) made du
ring each month. This shall be in addition to the copy of the usage summary that is provide
d to the Agricultural Commissioner.

15.05 All chemicals requiring a special permit for use must be registered with the County Agricultural Commissioner's Office and a permit obtained with a copy to Parks Maintenance Division.

15.06 All regulations and safety precautions li sted in the "Pesticide Information and Safety Manual" published by the University of California shall be adhered to.

15.07 Chemicals shall be applied when air current s are still; preventing drifting onto adjacent property and preventing any toxic exposure to persons whether or not they are in or near the area of application.

16. STORAGE FACILITIES

16.01 Parks Maintenance Division shall not prov ide any storage facilities for the Contractor.

Any Contractors storage facilities must be located outside of the boundaries of the Park for which land
scape maintenance services are performed, unless Parks Maintenance Division determines it woul
d be in the best interests of Parks Maintenance Division to waive this restriction.

17. TURF CARE

17.01 Contractor shall perform the following services under the terms of this agreem ent; a. Mowing: Turf to be mowed with adequately sharpened rotary or reel type mower equip
ped with rollers must be used, to ensure a smooth surface appearance without scalpin
g.
(1)
All warm season grasses (Bermuda and St. Augustine) to be cut at ½ inch throug
h 1-inch height throughout the year. Subject to change. (2)
All cool season grasses (Blue Grass and Fescues) to be cut at 1 ½ inch and 2 ½ inch
es during April through November, and at 2 inches during De
cember to March of each year. Subject to change.
(3)
The mowing heights may be adjusted by Parks Maintenance Division durin
g periods of renovation.
(4)
Unless mulching mowers are used; all grass clippings will be collected and re
moved from the site on the same day the area is mowed. All clippi
ng removed to be properly disposed of in green waste containers. (
5 ) A mowing schedule will be established and maintained. This schedule will provide that all areas will be mowed not less than once a wee
k during the summer, and once every two weeks during the winter.

This
schedule will be submitted to Parks Maintenance Division for approval. Re
fer to items 1 and 2 in this section for turf length ranges. b.

Edging: With each mowing, the edge of the grass along sidewalks, curbs, shrub, flower beds, and walls shall be trimmed to a neat and uniform line with the use of a hard blade style edger. Where trees and shrubs occur in turf areas, all grass shall be removed 14 to 24 inches from the trunks of trees and away from the drip line of shrubs by use of power scythe, approved chemi
cals, or small mowers as required.

Trim aroun
d all sprinkler heads as necessary in order to provide maximum water coverage. Edging
will be maintained at all times and concurrent with each mowing. (1)
The edge of the turf shall be trimmed around value boxes, meter boxes, backflo
w devices, or any structures located within the turf areas. (2)
All turf edges are to be maintained to prevent grass invasion into adja
cent shrub, flower, and ground cover bed areas.
(3)
All clippings shall be removed from site the same day area is edged.

(4) After mowing and edging is completed, all adjacent walkways are to be swept clean by power blower or broom.
(5) Newly planted trees in lawn areas shall have tree guards installed if necessary to avoid damage.
(6) Trees in lawn areas shall have a minimum of 14 to 24 inches mulched clearance where applicable.

c. Weed Control: Control turf weeds as needed. Turf is to be maintained weed free.

Hand removal of noxious weeds or grasses will be required as necessary.

d. Insect/Disease Control: Eliminate all inse ct or disease affecting turf areas as they occur.

e. Aerating: Aerate all turf areas two (2) times annually, once in the spring and once in the fall prior to the over-seeding operations. Aerate all turf by using ½-inch tines, removing 2-inch cores of soil with an aerator machine at not more than 6-inch spacing once over. Parks Division is to be notified at least two (2) weeks prior to the exact date of aerating.

f. Thatch Removal: Verticut all turf area s two (2) times annually, once in the spring and once in the fall prior to the over-seeding operations. Equipment will consist of standard renovating or vertical mowing types. Parks Division is to be notified at least two (2) weeks prior to the exact date of renovation. Hauling costs and dumping fees are included in the contract and are to be performed at the contractor’s sole expense.

g. Top Dressing: Top dress all turf areas two (2) times annually, once in the spring and once in the fall after seeding. The City of Santa Clarita will pay the contractors price for the top dressing plus no more than a 15% mark up. The contractor shall provide the labor to apply the top dress.

h. Fertilization: Turf shall be fertilized with a turf type commercial fertilizer at a minimum of four (4) times a year. All fertilizer used shall be granular. Fertilizer type can be suggested by Contractor, determined by soil analysis or at the direction of Parks Division. All turf areas fertilized shall be thoroughly irrigated immediately following fertilization. Fertilizer applications must be approved by Parks Division prior to application. The City of Santa Clarita will pay the contractors price for the fertilizer plus no more than a 15% mark up. The contractor shall provide the labor to apply the fertilizer.

i. Turf Reseeding: Contractor shall twice each year, once in the fall and once in the spring, overseed all turf areas after verticutting (dethatching), aerification and overseed all bare spots, as needed, throughout the remainder of the year to re- establish turf to an acceptable quality. When Contractor reseeds turf, they will aerify, verticut, seed and top dress (spread evenly over the entire area to a uniform depth of ¼-inch) in this sequence. Parks Division may require the use of sod when deemed necessary. Contractor shall be entitled to additional compensation, (extra) for the cost of the sod only, provided that the loss of turf was not due to the negligence of Contractor. The City of Santa Clarita will pay the contractors price for the seed plus no more than a 15% mark up. The contractor shall provide the labor to apply the seed.

j. Over seeding shall be sown at a rate of 6 poun ds per 1,000 square feet and reseedi
ng of bare areas shall be sown at a rate 8 pounds per 1,000 square feet. The see
d used in over seeding or new turf establishment shall be approved by Parks Staff prio
r to installation.

18. SH RUB AND GROUND COVER CARE

18.01 Contractor shall perform at his sole ex pense under the terms of this agreement the following services:
a.

Pruning: Manually select prune shrubs throughout the year to encourage healthy growth habits, and to encourage growth to the natural shape of the plant according to its spe
cies and appearance with the exception of roses, which shall be pruned no later than the end of January. Periodic pruning may be required to maintain con
sistent size, structure, and/or appearance of large groupings of the same species.

All shru
bs shall be free of dead wood, weak, diseased, insect infested and damaged limbs at all times. Remov
al of all clippings will be completed the same day pruning occurs. Pruni
ng will not be completed while plants are flowering, during the emergen
ce of new growth, or when high temperatures are present during the hottest time of the year (typically July-Augu
st) unless directed by Parks Maintenance
Divisio
n. No balls, squares or unusual shapes are permitted under this bid. Selective pruni
ng is required following the natural habit of the particular plant. b.

Trimming: The growth of shrubs and ground cover will be restricted to areas behind curbs and walkways, and within planter beds by trimming, as necessary, or upon notice by Parks M
aintenance Division. All trimming practices are subject to change as directe
d by Parks Maintenance Division.
c. Disea
se and Insect Control: All Park areas are to be maintained free of disease and insects and treat when needed pursuant to Section 20.
d.

Weed Control: All ground cover and shrub beds are to be kept weed free at all times.

Methods for control shall incorporate the following:
(1) Mulch application to 3”
layer maximum
(Removal on an as needed basis of existing/spent mulch may be required to insure the level of grade is kept below surrounding hardscapes and/or at an acceptable height as determined by Parks staff.)
(2) Han
d removal
(3) Cultivation
(4)
Chemical eradication using non-residual herbicides
e.

Shrub and Ground Cover Replacement: All damaged, diseased (untreatable), or dead shrubs and ground covers whose damage occurred due to natural con
ditions/causes, will be replaced under the terms of “additional work” as described in Section 4 o
f this bid document. All shrubs shall be guaranteed to live and remain in healthy co
ndition for no less than ninety (90) days and trees for a period of one (1) year from the
date of acceptance of the job by the Parks Maintenance Division Administrator or qualified representative.
f.

Fertilization: Application of a Parks approved fertilizer a minimum of two (2) times per year to provide a healthy color in all plants with foliar feedings. The fertilizer shall be applied once during the months of March or April and once during the months of September or October. Contractor will cultivate around plants as needed. Fertilizer shall be appropriate for plant type and season (time of year) and approved by Parks staff prior to installation. The Contractor shall provide a fertilization schedule two (2) weeks prior to the proposed fertilization.
g. Irrigation: Irrigation, including hand watering and manual bleeding of valves, is required in the event of an emergency situation and/or where automatic systems are not functioning as required. Irrigation practices described in Section 22, Paragraph

22.04 b. shall apply to trees, shrubs, turf, and ground cover. h. Diversion requirements: In keeping with State mandated requirements, the Parks strives to exceed diversion obligations to keep green waste from the landfills. The Contractor shall mulch and use on site 95% of the green waste generated by above referenced parks.
j. Recycling: Recycling of plant debris by composting and/or maintaining a minimum 2- inch layer of mulch under all trees and around all shrubs/groundcover. A minimum 3- inch layer in all open areas is strongly encouraged. Mulch purchased by the Parks will be disbursed with the above specifications by the contractor who will provide the labor at his expense.
k. Ornamen tal Gra
ss Care: To promote new growth, cut back the foliage to about 4-6 inches in the late winter to early spring before new growth resumes. l. Renovation: Renovate ground covers according to prescribed practices in the industry as needed to maintain a healthy vigorous appearance and growth rate.

When ground covers and perennials have grown where they completely fill the space in which they were planted and have started to deteriorate, i.e., less flowering, dying out, smaller plants, they shall be renovated. (Renovation shall include removing said plants, amending the soil, dividing plants as necessary and replanting to maintain a healthy, vigorous appearance and growth rate.)

19. TREE CARE

19.01 Contractor under the terms of this agreement shall perform t he following services:
a. Tree Maintenance
(1) All trees 12’ (feet) tall or less shall be maintained free of all dead, diseased and damaged branches back to the point of breaking as per contract. Wound dressings are never used on any tree pruning cuts. (2) All sucker growth is to be removed from trees as it occurs. (3) Maintain an 8-foot clearance for branches overhanging walks, 8-foot for public sidewalks.
(4) Report insects and tree diseases to Parks Maintenance Division Inspector.
(5) Stake and support all replacement trees and replace stakes which have been broken or damaged on existing trees.
(6) Tree stakes shall be pentachloraphena treated pole pine, not less than 8 feet in length for 5 gallon size trees and not less than 10 feet for 15 gallon trees sizes (two per tree), no galvanized stakes. (7)
Commercially available tree rubber ties are to be used unless there is a need for g
uy wires. All trees tied in two locations – top and bottom.

Stakes will not be placed closer than 12 inches from the top tie on the tree trun
k.
(8)
Stakes and ties will be placed so no chafing of bark occurs and shall be che
cked frequently and retied to prevent girdling.
(9)
Broken branches are to be removed immediately whether they are in the tree or o
n the ground.
(10
) All tree wells in sidewalks within the maintenance areas to be kept weed free.
b.

Fertilization: Apply fertilizer within drip line at least once per year (during the months of March or April) to provide a healthy color in all plants. Fertilizer should, at the dire
ction of Parks, be a balanced organic 10-6-4 ratio with trace element. Contractor shall p
rovide Parks Maintenance Division with two (2) weeks notification prior to the fertilize
r application.
c.

Permits: If a permit is required for tree pruning, Contractor will obtain a permit prior to commencement of work by Contractor.
d.

Tree Replacement: All trees permanently damaged as a result of action or inaction by the contractor will be replaced as provided for under Section 5 with the identical spe
cies of tree existing previously, unless otherwise notified in writing by Parks Maintena
nce Division. The need for and the size of replacement will be determined by Parks Mai
ntenance Division at the monthly maintenance inspection meeting or upon
written notification. Size of the replacement shall be of a like size.

Substitutions will require prior written approval by Parks M aintenance Division.

Origin
al plans and specifications should be consulted to insure correct identification of
species. Upon notification, this contract is to include all newly planted trees by others and is the responsibility of the Contractor to maintain and guarantee the healthy establishment for a period of 90 days.
e. Olive Tree Spraying: Ornamental olive trees sh all be sprayed to prevent fruit set by use of “Maintain,” "Florel" or other approved product. Two (2) applications shall be requi
red 7-10 days apart. The first application shall be applied when ½ to ¾ of the olive bloom
s are open typically around Spring. Both spray applications shall be put on usi
ng a power sprayer with a minimum of 150 psi. pressure. If the landscape contractor provides thi
s service it will be considered “extra work cost”.
f.

Fireblight Treatment: Preventative Fireblight treatment for Pyrus Kawakamii to consist of spray application between October 1 and mid-November. Post treatment to con
sist of pruning out dead wood, sterilizing pruning tools after each cut.

Preventative Firebli
ght treatment for Platanus to consist of two applications and possibly a third appli
cation, depending on the effectiveness of the previous
application. The first application shall occur in February, during the budding stage.

The se
cond treatment shall occur in March, during the juvenile growth stage of the leaf. The third appli
cation shall occur in April if there is evidence of blight after mature g
rowth of leaf. Materials used shall be of an approved type by the County Agriculture
Department. If the landscape contractor provides this service it will be considered “extra work cost”.
g. Oak Tree Pruning Permit: All cuts over 2 inch es in diameter on protected Oak Trees will be done by the Landscape Maintenance Tree Maintenance contractor. All other cuts o
n Oak Trees shall be made to ISA standards with an Oak Tree Pruning Permit per City Muni
cipal Code by the landscape contractor or their subcontractor. Parks Maintenance Division will procure Oak T
ree Permits once work is approved.
h.

Tree Pruning/Trimming: All tree trimming/pruning will be done in accordance with the standards established by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and ANSI 300 Best Ma
nagement pruning practices.

20. USE OF INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (I.P.M.)

20.01 Parks Maintenance Division will provide the materials (Biological insects) necessary for integrate
d pest management (IPM) and contractor at his under the terms of this agreement will provide the labor.
a.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Integrated pest management (IPM) is a pest management strategy that focuses on long-term prevention or suppression of pest probl
ems with minimum impact on human health, the environment, and non-target orga
nisms. Preferred pest management techniques include encouraging naturally occurrin
g biological control; using alternate plant species or varieties that resist pests; sele
cting pesticides with a lower toxicity to humans or non-target organisms; adopting cultivating, pruning, fertilizi
ng, or irrigation practices that reduce pest problems; and cha
nging the habitat to make it incompatible with pest development. Pesticides are use
d as a last resort when careful monitoring indicates that they are needed according to
pre-established guidelines. When treatments are necessary, the least toxic and mo
st target-specific pesticides are chosen. Implementing an integrated pest management program requires a thorough understanding of pests, their life histori
es, environmental requirements, and natural enemies, as well as establishment of a regula
r, systematic program for surveying pests, their damage, and other eviden
ce of their presence. IPM has been mandated on Federal property since 1996 by Section 13
6r_1 of Title 7, United States Code, and is cited in Title 41 of the Code of Federal Re
gulations (102-74.35) as a required service for agencies subject to the authority of the Gene
ral Services Administration. The Contractor will develop an IPM prog
ram for work covered by this statement of work.
b.

Chemical Application: All work involving the use of chemicals will be accomplished by a State of California Certified or Licensed pest control operator. A written recomme
ndation by a person possessing a valid California Pest Control Advisor Lice
nse is required prior to chemical application.
c.

Permits: All chemicals requiring a special permit for use must be registered by the Contractor with the County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office and a permit obtained with a c
opy to Parks Maintenance Division, prior to use. A copy of all forms submitted to the County Agricultural Commissioner shall be given to Parks Maintena
nce Division on a timely basis.
d.

Compliance with Regulations: All regulations and safety precautions listed in the “Pesticide Information and Safety Manual” published by the University of California will be adhered to.
e.

Pest Control: Control of ground squirrels, gophers, and other burrowing rodents by trapping and/or eradication will be provided by Parks Maintenance Division.

Contractor is not responsible for this service. Whenever holes are visible upon the surface, these holes shall be filled and securely tamped to avoid moisture runoff entering the holes by the County Agricultural Department who will provide pest control for Parks Maintenance Division. This procedure shall be followed in all areas, especially within all slope areas. Contractor is responsible for notifying Parks Maintenance Division upon detecting a need for rodent control.

21. GEN

ERAL CLEAN-UP

21.01 Contractor shall at his sole expense under the terms of this agreement perform the following services:
a.

Curb and Gutter Maintenance: Contractor is responsible for removal of debris, weeds and grass two feet from curb face at all times.
b.

Walkway and Crack Maintenance: Walkways, which include DG paths, brick paver paths and concrete if any, will be cleaned immediately following mowing and edging and cl
eaned by use of power sweeping or blower equipment at a minimum of once per wee
k and as needed for overall appearance. All crack weeds will be removed and sprayed weekly as needed.
c.

Drain Maintenance: All drains and catch basins shall be free of silt and other debris at all times. The Contractor shall insure all drainage devices within Parks are functioni
ng properly at all times.
d.

Removal of Leaves: Accumulations of leaves that cannot be incorporated into mulch layers shall be removed and properly disposed of not less than once per week. This inclu
des the accumulation of leaves/debris at the base and lower branch structures of shr
ubs.
e.

Diversion: The Contractor will be responsible for creating and implementing a written program to divert a minimum of 85% all green waste from landfills. The program sho
uld include, but not be limited to, mulching and composting. The contractor shall repo
rt the total tons of green waste generated and the number of tons diverted from the landfill an
nually to the City’s Environmental Services Office. The goal will be at least 85% div
ersion.
f.

Drainage Systems: The following services shall be provided by Contractor at their expense per Contract Agreement except as otherwise provided for:

1. All Parks area surface drains (“V” ditches), shall be kept clear of debris at all times so that wate
r will have an unimpeded passage to its outlet. Contractor will not flush dirt o
r debris into the storm drain system per the City’s National Pollutant Disch
arge Elimination System (N.P.D.E.S.) permit. All debris will be collected and di
sposed of properly.
2 . All Parks area sub-surface drains (except storm drains), if any, shall be periodically flushed with water to avoid build-up of silt and debris. All inlets to sub- surface drains shall be kept clear of leaves, paper, and other debris to ensure unimpe
ded passage of water. Every attempt will be made to prevent debris from continuing into the City’s Storm Drain system including the use of sand bags, stra
w bales or other Best Management Practices (B.M.Ps)

3. Disposal of green waste or other debris into catch basins, drains or Storm Drains is prohibited. Such action could result in termination of maintenance contract.

22. WATER

MANAGEMENT AND IRRIGATION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR

22.01 All irrigation systems within the Parks areas designated in this Scope of Work will be repaired and maintained with all-inclusive labor and equipment required for proper operation by the Contractor. For all irrigation repairs, including main lines, all irrigation parts will be reimbursed at no more than a 15% mark up over Contractor’s cost. Contractor must provide invoices upon request of Parks Maintenance Staff. Failure to provide copies of invoices may result in delay of payments to Contractor. Contractor shall adhere to the Irrigation Association, Best Management Practices (BMP’S) at:
http://www.irrigation.org/uploadedFiles/Standards/BMPDesign-Install-Manage.3-18-14(2).pdf a. Scope of Responsibility: Contractor shall maintain (repair and/or replace as needed) and keep operable all irrigation equipment consisting of but not limited to:
(1) Irrigation Programming
(2) Irrigation Station Identification/Location
(3) Irrigation Heads
(4) Remote Control Valves
(5) Master valves
(6) Flow Sensors
(7) Flow Sensor Programming
(8) PVC Piping (Including mainline and laterals)
(9) Quick Couplers
(10) Risers
(11) Swing Join ts
(12) Check Valves
(13) Valve Boxes, Quick Coupler Boxes, Etc.
(14) Irrigation Controller Programming and Setup
b. Replacement Requirements: Replacements will be of original materials or substitutes approved by Parks in writing prior to any installation.
c. Extent of Responsibility: Contractor will be responsible for immediate maintenance (repair or replacement) of all irrigation systems. Contractor will be responsible at all times for hand watering and the bleeding of valves in emergency situations as required to sustain and prevent loss of turf, trees, shrubs, annuals, perennial plants, and ground covers or when automatic systems are not functioning properly.
d. Ordinances: All materials and workmanship will be in accordance with the applicable City Plumbing Ordinances. Where the provisions of the Scope of Work exceed such requirements, the Scope of Work shall govern. e. Controllers: Contractor will be responsible for the control of Smart Water Application Technologies (SWAT) certified weather‐based controllers or equivalent, controller programming through Contractor’s office via a desk top or any wireless computer, or hand‐held device. The Parks Division will provide a password for access.
f. Inspections: Contractor shall conduct a complete irrigation system inspection for each Park at minimum of once a month.

22.02 Contractor will be responsible to comple te the following WeatherTrak training courses through HydroPoint University. Proof of completion to be provided with proposal submission.

Additional trainings are available and participation is encouraged.  Irrigati
on Manager Courses (all levels)
 Flow Manager Courses (all levels)
 WeatherTrak OptiFlow Training (optional)

22.03 Controllers:
a. All controllers shall be adjusted as needed for optimum performance considering the water requirements of each remote control valve (irrigation station). “Smart” or “weather based” controllers shall be configured to water in the “AUTO MODE” or “ET MODE” when available.  Plant establishment periods do not apply to this requirement and should be schedul
ed accordingly. Contractor is responsible for adjusting the controller parameters/attributes in order to irrigate efficiently and each valve shall be customized for the needs of the plant material. Excessive watering or excessive runoff shall not be permitted.
b. Contractor will be responsible for the control of Smart Water Application Tech
nologies (SWAT) certified weather‐based controllers or equivalent, controller programming through Contractor’s office via a desk top or any wireless computer, or hand‐held device. The Parks will provide a username/password for access.
c. Response to WeatherTrak Alerts by category shall be made within the time frames listed below. Failure to co mply  with response times will be considered a deficiency and may be subject to a deduction from payment in the amount up to two hundred ($200.00) dollars for each instance where an alert is not resolved within the time frame.
(1) Severe Alerts to be resolved within 24 hours.
(2) Major Alerts to be resolved within 5 wo rking  days (3) Critical Alerts to be resolved in an acceptable timeframe to ensure health of plant material.
d. Contractor will provide their own irrigation remote (receiver and transmitter) for control of the Rain Master, Calsense, LEIT (solar), WeatherTrak or other industry standard controllers not listed. The City requires the Promax universal irrigation remote or other “smart ph one” technology for its use in field testing and operation of all irrigation systems for the Parks areas. Use of this device will conserve water consumption, provide for more cost‐effective maintenance of irrigation systems, and assure all parties concerned that the automatic system is operating at maximu
m efficiency. Parks Maintenance Staff may use this device in their inspections to verify that irrigation systems are functioning properly. The bleeding of valves and hand watering are to be used in emergency or testing situations, not for normal or day‐to‐day inspections. e. Consideration must be giv en  to the soil conditions, seasonal temperatures, wind conditions, slope, humidity, and the relationship of conditions which affect irrigation. This may include daytime watering during winter weather to prevent icy conditions and manual operation of the irrigation system during periods of windy or inclement weather. During freezing and/or windy conditions, automatic irriga tion shall be paused until normal conditions exist. No watering medians in windy conditions, to avoid drift and wetting vehicles.
f. Contractor shall be responsible for data input with regards to irrigation station reference in the programming function of the central server or at the controller. Example: Station 1 ‐ SE Corner of parking lot, Tu
rf NW of restroom, Shrubs on large slope, etc.
g. In areas where wind creates problems of spraying water into private property or road right‐of‐ways, the controllers shall be set to operate during the period of lowest wind velocity which would normally occur at ni ght (between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.).
h. Contractor shall be responsible for monitoring all irrigation systems within the jurisdiction of this Specification and correct for coverage, adjustment, clogging of lines, and removal of obstacles, including plant materials which obstruct the spray. Monitoring shall be scheduled for all systems at mini mum 1x monthly.
i. Check systems, as needed, for optimum performance and adjust and/or repair any sprinkler heads causing excessive runoff, including slope areas, or which throw directly onto roadway paving or walks (where sprinkler heads can be adjusted).
j. Contractor is to maintain the watering schedule in “AUTO” mode which will equal the evapotranspiration rate based on topography, soil type, plant material, season or clima tic  factors. Contractor shall notify The City of Santa Clarita of any schedule changes.
k. Contractor shall utilize “cycle & soak” in programming in order to eliminate excessive run‐off.
l. Scheduled operation other than 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. must be approved by The City of Santa Clarita.
m. When available, copies of controller ma ps shall be kept in enclosures at all times. n. Contractor is responsible for maintenance of the interiors of controller enclosures and shall be kept clean free of debris and pests, regardless of condition(s) at time of contract award.
o. Contractor shall be responsible to notify Th e  City of Santa Clarita of any additional water requirements to the landscape which is outside of the “AUTO” scheduled program application.
p. It is the responsibility of Contractor to keep the plant material alive. If this requires an extra application of irrigation water, Contractor is to make the necessary adjustments and immediate ly notify The City of Santa Clarita upon doing so.
q. Only the City of Santa Clarita staff, City Monitors, Contractor Supervisor/ Foreman or Irrigation Technician will have access to all controllers.

Enclosures will be locked/padlocked at all times.
r. Contractor shall test the soil in turf and groundcover areas and around all trees and shr
ubs monthly or as necessary with soil probes to determine that the proper amount of water is being applied at all times. This information should be used to adjust watering times on the controller and supplemental hand or deep watering as necessary.
s. Contractor shall make adjustments to th e water programs to compensate for irrigation heads on each system, soil type and permeability, wind condition, orientation to the sun, air temperature, season, and logistical considerations.
t. Once the irrigation system has been adjusted to only irrigate the planting areas it was designed to irrigate, Contractor shall the n  monitor the irrigation watering application time to determine the length of time each system runs until irrigation runs off the landscape area. This information will then be used to establish “cycle & soak” parameters.
u. The maximum run time should then be set a minimum of one minute less than the time it takes for run off to occur. This will establish the maximum run time for each valve, with full sun exposure. Adjust valves with partial shade or full shade to have less run time than the systems in full sun. v. It is required that soil conditions be cons tantly  monitored with a soil probe to ensure that over‐saturation of the soil does not occur. w. In addition to the soils condition, the individual plant material requirements must be considered. As the plant material becomes established, a reduction in the frequency of watering should be implemented to harden‐off the plan t  material while maintaining it in a healthy condition.
x. Where flow sensing is available, contractor is responsible to respond to flow alerts, make necessary repairs, learn flow and maintain accurate flow rates on all stations.

22.04 Operation of System:
a. As a standard practice, Contractor shall formally acknowledge receipt of the irrigation System within the first 60 days of the notice to proceed. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to conduct a full‐scale irrigation audit/assessment to determine deficiencies in the system and make recommendations for repair(s).
b. Contractor will be responsible for i mmediate maintenance (repair or replacement) of all irrigation systems. Contractor will be responsible at all times for hand watering and the bleeding of valves in emergency situations as required to sustain and prevent loss of turf, trees, annuals, perennial plants, and ground covers when automatic systems are not functioning. c. Irrigation system will be co
ntrolled by Contractor in such a way as not to
cause an excessively wet area which could interfere with Contractor’s ability to mow/maintain landscaped areas.
d. All irrigation systems shall be personally inspected by Contractor a minimum of once per month to verify effectiveness of sprinkler operation. The appropriate Irrigation Insp
ection Form must be filled out per controller and
submitted to The City of Santa Clarita Parks for review. e. Contractor shall adjust and clean as necessary all sprinkler heads, valves and pressure regulators to continue operation at maximum efficiency and performance.
f. All materials and workma nship will be in accordance with the City Plumbing Ordinances if/when applicable.
g. Sprinkler heads in turf areas shall be kept clear of overgrowth, which may obstruct  maximum  operation.  No  chemical  spraying  or  growth  inhibitors around head shall be allowed.
h. Contractor shall be responsible for trimming plant material and making necessary adjustments to riser heights as growth rates indicate. i. Contractor shall be responsible for hand‐watering any pots not provided with an irrigation system to maintain plants and promote optimum growth.
j. Adjustments in operating pressure for spray and roto r  type heads shall be followed per manufacturer’s recommendation to provide optimum efficiency unless instructed otherwise by The City of Santa Clarita. k. Contractor shall be required to walk each site upon request by The City of Santa Clarita representative a minimum of one time per quarter to inspect the operation of the irrigation system.
l. Plant damag
e or loss resulting from the failure to promptly report irrigation system failure shall be considered Contractor negligence and such plant material shall be repaired or replaced at Contractor expense. m. All hand watering performed with a hose shall require the hose to have a flow control that will allow the operator to turn the hose off betwe en
watering areas to minimize any wasted water.
n. Contractor shall be responsible for monitoring all project irrigation systems and should correct coverage, head adjustments, clogged lines, loose staking of heads and pipes, and obstacles, including plant material, which obstruct th
e spray. Make all necessary adjustments to heads that spray onto roadways, walks, walls, and patio areas or out of intended area of coverage. Contractor shall clean and adjust sprinkler heads as needed for proper coverage. Each system should be operated via remote control and observed on a regular basis.
o. During ex
tremely hot weather, long holiday periods, and during or following breakdown of systems, Contractor should provide adequate personnel and materials as required to adequately water all landscaped areas at no extra cost to The City of Santa Clarita. When breakdowns or malfunctions exist, Contractor should water manually by whatever means necessary to maintain all plan
t materials in a healthy condition. Overly wet
or dry conditions should not be permitted to develop.
p. Once a year, Contractor shall clean all controller cabinets and valve boxes, remove intruding soil and replace gravel as needed.
q. Testing, certification and service of the backflow pr evention devices on the irrigation systems shall be done by a certified tester as provided by The City of Santa Clarita.
r. Contractor shall not repair, manipulate or remove backflow devices unless prior authorization has been received by a City of Santa Clarita representative. However, Contractor is permitted to make use of s hutoff valves located on or near backflow devices in the event of a mainline break

and/or maintenance.
s. Contractor shall notify the Parks office immediately should a backflow prevention device malfunction occur.
t. Landscape Maintenance District Consultants/Inspectors/City staff will spot check controller schedules on each inspection of a district to assure compliance with irrigation program standards. Contractor shall conduct a complete irrigation system inspection for each district at minimum of twice a year.
u. Contractor shall observe and note any deficiencies occurring from the original design and review these findings with Parks, so necessary improvements can be considered.

22.05 Repairs:

a. All pop‐up heads should be assembled on triple swing joints. b. When irrigation heads, risers, nozzles, etc. break, they will be replaced with like for like irrigation heads. Uniformity is of the utmost importance. c. All remote‐control valves shall be Superior 950DW brass valves unless other(s) are accepted by Parks staff.
d. Contractor shall repair all leaking or defective valves immediately upon occurrence, or within 24 hours following notification from Parks of such a deficiency.
e. Malfunctions of any nature which are deemed to be the fault of materials or workmanship still covered under original installation guarantee shall be reported immediately to The City of Santa Clarita. f. Contractor shall submit itemized irrigation invoices for repairs, per Park on an as needed basis.
g. Repair logs shall be maintained and will include date of repair, nature of repair, and itemized list of materials for clarity. Site map/photo documentation to illustrate location of repair, photo of site condition, and work completed shall be included with repair log(s).

22.06 Conservation: The City of Santa Clarita may conduct monthly water management meetings with Contractor to review all controllers with irregular usage and situations where water consumption is excessively high. All plant stress or loss due to under-watering or over- watering will demonstrate contractor neglect and cost to replace said material will be at Contractor’s sole expense.

The City of Santa Clarita may conduct monthly Water Management Meetings with Contractor to review any penalty charges that were caused

by the Contractor’s inability to properly manage water allocations, when applicable. Contractor will be responsible for paying all water penalties incurred on each water meter for all overages exceeding allocation established by the respective water purveyor. The City of Santa Clarita may waive specific penalties at its sole discretion.

The City of Santa Clarita takes Water Conservation very seriously and will not tolerate mismanaged or neglected water delivery systems.

22.07 Contractor shall provide WeatherTrak generated reports called “Controller Inventory Reports” at the request of City Staff. The first report will be due 30 days after the start of this Agreement and updated every two weeks. At a minimum, the report shall identify each irrigation controller subject to this Agreement, the location, alert status, and confirm the controller is “online”. Failure to provide a completed report on time will be considered an incomplete work item and may be subject to a deduction from payment in the amount up to two hundred ($200.00) dollars.

22.08 Water Budgets: In order to ensure efficient and responsible water management with regards to landscape irrigation, the City of Santa Clarita Parks office may require the following:

When water budgets have been established for each individual service area within a Park (specifically water meter and/or point of connection), Contractor shall not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA) as established by State Assembly Bill 1881, Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO).

http://www.water.ca.gov/wateruseefficiency/landscapeordinance/

When water budgets and/or tiered rate structures are enforced by individual water purveyors such as; Valencia Water Company, Newhall County Water District, Santa Clarita Water Division, Castaic Lake Water Agency, or SCV Water, Contractor shall not exceed the monthly allocation(s) as set forth by the service provider for each individual service area within a Park specifically water meter and/or point of connection.

Failure to comply with water budgets may lead to monetary penalties up to the costs of the excessive use which exceeds the water budget(s), efficient tier, or any “penalty” tier the City of Santa Clarita is subjected to.

23. MAINTENANC E INSPECTIONS

23.01 Contractor shall: Weekly perform a main tenance inspection of all facilities within the Parks during daylight hours. Such inspection shall be both visual and operational. The operational inspection shall include operation of all sprinklers, and other mechanical systems to

check for proper operational condition and reliability. Contractor is required to input non- contractual service request information into the City’s reporting system at:
http://user.govoutreach.com/santaclarita/faq.php

23.02 Monthly; meet on site with an authorize d representative of Parks Maintenance Division for a walk-through inspection. Said meeting shall be at the convenience of Parks Maintenance Division and may include residents of the community. Parks Maintenance Division may notify the appropriate local representatives of the time and place of each walk-through inspection at least one (1) week prior to such inspection. In addition, bi-weekly interim inspections may be made by Parks Maintenance Division. Any corrective work required as a result of a monthly inspection or any “interim” inspection by Parks Maintenance Division shall be accomplished to the satisfaction of Parks Maintenance Division within 3 working days of the notification of deficiencies, except in the case of a leaking valve, which must be repaired within 24 hours following notification.

24. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF HARDSCAPE, SERVICE ROADS, AND DRAINAGE

SYSTEMS

24.01 Hardscape surfaces, walkways, and serv ice roads, if any, shall be maintained by Contractor so as to keep the integrity of the walking and/or driving surface in a safe, unimpaired condition. The contractor may not use subcontractors not included with the bid submission without written approval of Parks Maintenance Division Staff. Any unsafe condition of a walkway or service road shall be reported immediately to the Parks Monitor or directly to City Staff.

a. Contractor may be responsible for total repl acement or repair of hardscaping and/or plant replacement if damage occurs due to Contractor’s negligence or by accidental damage within maintenance operation.
b. Contractor shall be responsible for sweepi ng/blowing all hardscape surfaces within the contract boundaries on a regularly scheduled routine approved by Parks Staff or as requested by Parks Maintenance Division. All debris must be collected and removed. c. Disposal of debris by blowing into roadways, sidewalks, or other areas is prohibited and may be cause for contract termination or a deduction in payment as described in Section 10.03 a.

25. NATURAL AREAS MAINTENANCE

26.01 Natural areas are open space areas t hat have minimal usage due to the sloping character of the land and the rugged landscape materials that are native to the land. Contractor will provide periodic maintenance, according to routine scheduling, consisting of debris removal and to be kept weed free as directed by Parks Maintenance Division.

26. IRRIGATED STREET TREE WELLS

26.01 Contractor is responsible to keep tree wells within Parks areas weed-free and maintain tree well irrigation system in accordance with Section 22 of these Specifications.

Maintenance of trees in street tree wells shall be in accordance with Section 19 or these Specifications.

27. SEASONAL COLOR AREAS

27.01 Annuals (flowers) shall be replaced three (3) times per year during the months of October, March, and June with appropriate varieties for each season to be approved by Park

Division Representative prior to planting. Plant size shall be 4-inch pots when possible. Planting of annuals will be at Veterans Historical Plaza around the fountain, urns in the plaza and the monument sign.

RESPONSE FORMAT AND SELECTION CRITERIA

PROPOSAL # NS‐21‐22‐37
Landscape Maintenance at Veterans Plaza and Newhall Community Center City of Santa Clarita, California

1. RESPONSE FORMAT ‐ The organization of the response and cost files is described in this section of the RFP. All potential vendors must follow this format.

1.1. RESPONSE FILE:

1.1.1. Introduction ‐  A  general  introduction  and  description  of  the  proposal  shall  be provided. The format of the introduction is at the discretion of the contractor.

1.1.2. Background ‐  Provide  insight  to  your  company  and  its  resources.  Explain  the company  background  and  philosophy  and  what  qualifies  this  company  to  be  a successful candidate for the City’s contract.

1.1.3. Scope  of  Work ‐  Describe  the  work  program.  Identify  how  the  objectives  of  the specifications will be performed. Relate the business practices to the specific tasks required  and  explain  the  proposed  method  for  adhering  to  the  landscape maintenance  requirements.  Include  contractor’s  approach  to  the  areas  of  pro‐ activeness,  responsiveness, familiarity with common concerns  of the LMD areas, problem  resolution,  and  any  other  areas  that  explain  how  the  work  will  be performed and managed.

1.1.4. Schedule ‐  Describe the time schedule for each proposed task and area rotation.

Provide  staff  descriptions  and  quantity  on  daily,  weekly,  monthly,  and  seasonal timelines. Proposed work periods and completion dates, as well as any anticipated meeting dates, should also be identified.

1.1.5. Personnel,  Equipment,  and  Facilities ‐   Describe  the  personnel  qualifications, equipment  to be  provided, and numbers of both dedicated  to  the areas for  this contract. Explain/show the reasoning for the type, number and composition of staff and equipment for this contract and  how the  cost  of such provides adequate or superior value to the contract.

1.1.6. Exhibits ‐  These  documents  are  required  and  can  be  referred  to  throughout  the proposal documentation. However, expansion on all aspects listed above is strongly encouraged.

1.1.6.1. Exhibit C – Violation Records

1.1.6.2. Exhibit D – Proactive Approach Form

1.1.6.3. Exhibit E – Designation of Subcontractors –if none, write “n/a”; Do NOT leave blank

1.1.6.4. Exhibit F – References Page

1.1.6.5. Exhibit G1 & G2 – must be completed (use additional sheets if needed)

1.1.6.6. Exhibit H – Equipment Requirement Acknowledgment

1.1.6.7. Exhibit I – Certifications: Required certificates/licenses –

1.1.6.7.1. Proof of Contractor’s License – license number will suffice

1.1.6.7.2. Required certificates/qualifications (as identified in solicitation including, but not limited to, Contractor’s License C27, WeatherTrak training completion)

1.1.6.8. Exhibit J – Acknowledgement & Acceptance of Scope of Work

1.1.6.9. Maintenance Schedule(s) – Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Semi‐Annual, Annual (see examples in Attachments A & B)

1.1.6.10. Rotation Schedule (Maintenance Map showing frequency of work within designated areas/sections)

1.2. COST FILE

1.2.1.1. Exhibit A – Cost Proposal

1.2.1.2. Exhibit B1– Additional Pricing

2. PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND CONTRACTOR SELECTION ‐ An evaluation panel comprised of representatives  from  the  requesting  department  will  evaluate  all  proposals  to  determine responsiveness to the RFP. The panel will recommend the selection of the responsible Proposer whose  proposal  is  most  advantageous  to  the  City.  Accordingly,  the  City  may  not  necessarily make an award to the Proposer with the highest technical ranking nor award to the Proposer with the lowest Price Proposal if doing so would not be in the overall best interest of the City.

The overall criteria is listed below. As proposals are considered by the City to be more equal in their technical merit, the evaluated cost or price becomes more important so that when technical proposals are evaluated as essentially equal, cost or price may be the deciding factor.

2.1. SELECTION CRITERIA

2.1.1. Value: Cost in relation to manpower. What makes the contractor the best candidate to provide the services requested. (Includes but not limited to Exhibits A, B1

2.1.2. , D, G1‐G2)

2.1.3. Team Composition: Contractor qualifications, staff qualifications, and number of

staff provided. (Includes but not limited to Sections 1.06, 1.12, & 1.15.

2.1.4. Rotation Schedule: Use and mobilization of resources. Proposed timeline to service all areas.
(Includes but not limited to as described in Section 1.06 & 10, & Attachments A & B)

2.1.5. Acknowledgement  &  Successful  Understanding  of  Bid/RFP  Scope  of  Work:

Proposed  method  and  guidelines  for  adhering  to  the  landscape  maintenance requirements to include but not limited to: Description and clarity of approach in the areas  of  pro‐activeness,  responsiveness,  familiarity  with  common  concerns  of  the LMD areas and problem resolution. (Includes but not limited to Exhibits D & J)

2.1.6. Cost of services provided (Exhibits A & B1)

2.1.7. References (Included but not limited to Exhibits C, F & I)

2.2. During  the  selection  process,  the  evaluation  panel  may  wish  to  interview  bidders  with scores above a natural break. Should an interview process take place the results of the interview  will  carry great weight in the selection process.  The City reserves the right to make a selection solely on the basis of the proposals without further contact.

SECTION C
Forms

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS REGARDING CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS

PROPOSAL # NS‐21‐22‐37
Landscape Maintenance at Veterans Plaza and Newhall Community Center City of Santa Clarita, California

1. SUMMARY OF CONTRACTUAL REQUIRMENTS
a. A contract is required for any service performed on behalf of the City of Santa Clarita (City).

b. By submitting a proposal, you have reviewed the sample contract documents contained within this request for proposals and agree to be bound by the requirements set forth.

c. Questions and requests for modification of these terms must be negotiated and approved prior to proposal submission and are at the full discretion of the City.

2. SUMMARY OF INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
a. These are the Indemnity and Insurance Requirements for Contractors providing services or supplies to City of Santa Clarita (City). By agreeing to perform the work or submitting a proposal, you verify that you comply with and agree to be bound by these requirements. If any additional Contract documents are executed, the actual Indemnity language and Insurance Requirements may include additional provisions as deemed appropriate by City’s Risk Manager.

b. You should check with your Insurance advisors to verify compliance and determine if additional coverage or limits may be needed to adequately insure your obligations under this agreement. These are the minimum required and do not in any way represent or imply that such coverage is sufficient to adequately cover the Contractor’s liability under this agreement. The full coverage and limits afforded under Contractor’s policies of Insurance shall be available to Buyer and these Insurance Requirements shall not in any way act to reduce coverage that is broader or includes higher limits than those required.

The Insurance obligations under this agreement shall be: 1—all  the Insurance coverage and limits carried by or available to the Contractor; or 2—the  minimum Insurance requirements shown in this agreement, whichever is greater. Any insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits and coverage required, which are applicable to a given loss, shall be available to City.

c. Contractor shall furnish the City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required amendatory endorsements and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all policy endorsements to City before work begins. City reserves the right to require full‐certified copies of all Insurance coverage and endorsements.

3. INDEMNIFICATION
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall defend (with legal counsel reasonably acceptable to CITY), indemnify and hold harmless CITY and its officers, agents, departments, officials, representatives and employees (collectively “Indemnitees”) from and against any and all claims, loss, cost, damage, injury (including, without limitation, economic harm, injury to or death of an employee of CONSULTANT or its subconsultants), expense and liability of every kind, nature and description that

arise from or relate to (including, without limitation, incidental and consequential damages, court costs, attorneys’ fees, litigation expenses and fees of expert consultants or expert witnesses incurred in connection therewith and costs of investigation) that arise from or relate to, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from:  (1) CONSULTANT’s performance of Services under this Agreement, or any part thereof; (2) any negligent act or omission of CONSULTANT, any subconsultant, anyone directly or indirectly employed by them, or anyone that they control; (3) any actual or alleged infringement of the patent rights, copyright, trade secret, trade name, trademark, service mark or any other intellectual or proprietary right of any person or persons in consequence of the use by CITY, or any other Indemnitee, of articles or Services to be supplied in the performance of this Agreement; or (4) any breach of this Agreement (collectively “Liabilities”).  Such obligations to defend, hold harmless and indemnify any Indemnitee shall not apply to the extent such Liabilities are caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnitee, but shall apply to all other Liabilities.  The foregoing shall be subject to the limitations of California Civil Code section 2782.8 as to any design professional services performed by CONSULTANT and in particular the limitation on CONSULTANT’s duty to defend whereby such duty only arises for claims relating to the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT  as well as the limitation on the cost to defend whereby CONSULTANT will only bear such cost in proportion to CONSULTANT’s proportionate percentage of fault (except as otherwise provided in section 2782.8).

b. The foregoing indemnification provisions will not reduce or affect other rights or obligations which would otherwise exist in favor of the CITY and other Indemnitees.

c. CONSULTANT shall place in its subconsulting agreements and cause its subconsultants to agree to indemnities and insurance obligations in favor of CITY and other Indemnitees in the exact form and substance of those contained in this Agreement.

4. INSURANCE
a. Before commencing performance under this Agreement, and at all other times this Agreement is effective, CONSULTANT will procure and maintain the following types of insurance with coverage limits complying, at a minimum, with the limits set forth below:

Type of Insurance     Limits
Commercial general liability:   $1,000,000
Professional liability     $1,000,000
Business automobile liability   $1,000,000
Workers compensation   Statutory requirement

b. Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the requirements of ISO‐CGL Form No. CG 00 01 11 85 or 88.  The amount of insurance set forth above will be a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage for the policy coverage.   Automobile coverage will be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage Form CA 00 01 06 92, including symbol 1 (Any Auto).  Liability policies will be endorsed to name CITY, its officials, and employees as “additional insureds” under said insurance coverage and to state that such insurance will be deemed “primary” such that any other insurance that may be carried by CITY will be excess thereto.  Such endorsement must be reflected on ISO Form No. CG 20 10 11 85 or 88, or equivalent.  Such insurance will be on an

“occurrence,” not a “claims made,” basis and will not be cancelable or subject to reduction except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to CITY.

c. Professional liability coverage will be on an “occurrence basis” if such coverage is available, or on a “claims made” basis if not available.  When coverage
is provided on a “claims made basis,” CONSULTANT
will continue to renew the insurance for a period of at least three (3) years after this Agreement expires or is terminated.  Such insurance will have the same coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this Agreement, and will cover CONSULTANT for all claims made by CITY arising out of any errors or omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers, employees or agents during the time this Agreement was in effect.

d. CONSULTANT will furnish to CITY duly authenticated Certificates of Insurance evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this Agreement, including endorsements, and such other evidence of insurance or copies of policies as may be reasonably required by CITY from time to time.  Insurance must be placed with California‐admitted insurers with (other than workers compensation) a current A.M. Best Company Rating of at least “A:VII.”

e. Waiver of Subrogation: The insurer(s) agree to waive all rights of subrogation against CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, agents, volunteers and employees for losses paid under the terms of the workers compensation policy which arise from work performed by CONSULTANT for CITY.

f. Should CONSULTANT, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the insurance required by this Agreement, CITY may obtain such coverage at CONSULTANT’s expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from payments due to CONSULTANT under this Agreement or terminate pursuant to TERMINATION section.  In the alternative, should CONSULTANT fail to meet any of the insurance requirements under this Agreement, City may terminate this Agreement immediately with no penalty.

g. Should CONSULTANT’S insurance required by this Agreement be cancelled at any point prior to expiration of the policy, CONSULTANT must notify City within 24 hours of receipt of notice of cancellation.  Furthermore, CONSULTANT must obtain replacement coverage that meets all contractual requirements within 10 days of the prior insurer’s issuance of notice of cancellation.  CONSULTANT must ensure that there is no lapse in coverage.

h. The CITY shall be entitled to any coverage in excess of the minimums required herein.

I have read and understand the above requirements and agree to be bound by them for any work performed for the City.

Authorized Signature: ______________________________ Date: ___________________

Printed Name: ____________________________________

SECTION D
Sample Contract

SAMPLE CONTRACT

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AND

FOR

THIS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made by and between the CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, a general law city and mu nicipal corporation (“CITY”) and ( “ C O N T R A C T O R ” ) .

The Parties agree as follows:

CONSIDERATION.

As partial consideration, CONTRACTOR agrees to perform the work listed in the SCOPE OF SERVICES, below; and

As additional consideration, CONTRACTOR and CITY agree to abide by the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement; and

As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONTRACTOR an amount as set forth in the attached Exhibit “ , ” w h i c h i s incorporated by reference, for CONTRACTOR’s services. CITY will pa y such amount promptly, but not later than thirty (30) days after receiving CONTRACTOR’s invoice.

TERM. The term of this Agreement will be from , to . The Agreement may be renewed upon mutual consent of the parties.

SCOPE OF SERVICES.

CONTRACTOR will perform services listed in the attached Exhibit “ .”

CONTRACTOR will, in a workmanlike manner, furnish all of the labor, technical, administrative, professional and other pe rsonnel, all supplies and materials, equipment, printing, vehicles, transporta tion, office space and facilities, and all tests, testing and analyses, calculation, a nd all other means whatsoever, except as herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY, necessary or proper to perform and complete the work and provide the professional services required of CONTRACTOR by this Agreement.

C. CONTRACTOR guarantees each portion of the services as installed against defective materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of CITY’s written acceptance of the work. Promptly upon CITY’s request within that one (1) year period, CONTRACTOR agrees to correct by repair or replacement without charge to CITY any defects which may appear in the work or any portion thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all guarantees and warranties obtained by CONTRACTOR from manufacturers and vendors of equipment used in the performance of the services shall be extended to CITY’s benefit for the full limit of their terms.

PREVAILING WAGES.

CONTRACTOR’s work is considered a “Public Works project” subject to the payment of prevailing wages. CONTRACTOR stipulates that it shall comply with all applicable wage and hour laws, including without limitation, California Labor Code §§ 1776 and 1810-1815. Failure to so comply shall constitute a default under this Contract. Further, all public works projects valued at $30,000 or more must include an obligation to hire apprentices, unless the craft or trade does not require the use of apprentices, as indicated in the corresponding prevailing wage determination. This duty applies to all contractors on a public works project, even if their part of the project is less than $30,000.

CONTRACTOR and its Subcontractors shall pay to persons performing labor in and about the project provided for in the Contract Documents an amount equal to or more than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for (1) work of a similar character in the locality in which the Work is performed and (2) legal holiday and overtime work in said locality. The per diem wages shall be an amount equal to or more than the stipulated rates contained in a schedule that has been ascertained and determined by the Director of the State Department of Industrial Relations and Owner to be the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft or type of workman or mechanic needed to execute this Contract. The prevailing wage rates are available online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr. CONTRACTOR shall also cause a copy of this determination of the prevailing rate of per diem wages to be posted at each Site.

CONTRACTOR shall insert in every subcontract or other arrangement which CONTRACTOR may make for performance of Work or labor on Work provided for in the Contract, provision that Subcontractor shall pay persons performing labor or rendering service under subcontract or other arrangement not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for work of a similar character in the locality in which the Work is performed, and not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for holiday and overtime work fixed in the California Labor Code.

CONTRACTOR and its Subcontractors shall keep an accurate record showing the name of and actual hours worked each calendar day and each calendar week by each worker employed by him or her in connection with the Project. The record shall be kept open at all reasonable hours to the inspection Owner and to the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement.

CONTRACTOR and its Subcontractors must keep accurate payroll records, showing the name, address, social security number, work classification, straight time and overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each journeyman, apprentice, worker, or other employee employed by him or her in connection with the Work of the Contract Documents. Each payroll record shall contain or be verified by a written declaration as required by Labor Code Section 1776.

With each application for payment, CONTRACTOR shall also deliver certified payrolls directly to the Labor Commissioner in the format prescribed by the Labor Commissioner.

CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend (with counsel reasonably acceptable to CITY) CITY against any claim for damages, compensation, fines, penalties or other amounts arising out of the failure or alleged failure of any person or entity to pay prevailing wages as required by law or to comply with the other applicable provisions of Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and implementing regulations of the Department of Industrial Relations in connection with execution of the improvements or any other work undertaken or in connection with the Public Works project.

PROTECTION OF RESIDENT WORKERS. The City of Santa Clarita actively supports the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which includes provisions addressing employment eligibility, employment verification, and nondiscrimination. Under the INA, employers may hire only persons who may legally work in the United States (i.e., citizens and nationals of the U.S.) and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. The employer must verify the identity and employment eligibility of anyone to be hired, which includes completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). The Contractor shall establish appropriate procedures and controls so no services or products under the Contract Documents will be performed or manufactured by any worker who is not legally eligible to perform such services or employment.

FAMILIARITY WITH WORK.

By executing this Agreement, CONTRACTOR represents that CONTRACTOR has:

Thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed; and

Carefully considered how the services should be performed; and

Understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement.

If services involve work upon any site, CONTRACTOR warrants that CONTRACTOR has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, before commencing the services hereunder. Should CONTRACTOR discover any latent or unknown conditions that may materially affect the performance of the services , CONTRACTOR will im mediately inform CITY of such fact and will not proceed except at CONTRACTOR’s own risk until

written instructions are received from CITY.

CONTRACTOR represents that the CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with all applicable federal and state workplace and employment laws including those that relate to minimum hours and wages, occupational health and safety, workers compensation insurance and state, county and local orders.

INSURANCE.

A. Before commencing performance under this Agreement, and at all other times this Agreement is effective, CONTRACTOR will procure and maintain the following types of insurance with coverage limits complying, at a minimum, with the limits set forth below:

Type of Insurance Limits (combined single)

Commercial general liability: $1,000,000
Business automobile liability $1,000,000
Workers compensation Statutory requirement

B. Commercial general liability insurance wi ll meet or exceed the requirements of ISO-CGL Form No. CG 00 01 11 85 or 88. The amount of insurance set forth above will be a combined single limit pe r occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage for the polic y coverage. Liability policies will be endorsed to name City, its officials, and employees as “additional insureds” under said insurance coverage and to state that such insurance will be deemed “primary” such that any other insurance that may be carried by City will be excess thereto.

Such insurance will be on an “occurrence,” not a “claims made,” basis and will not be cancelable or subject to reduction excep t upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to City.

C. Automobile coverage will be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage Form CA 00 01 06 92, including symbol 1 (Any Auto).

D. CONTRACTOR will furnish to City duly authenticated Certificates of Insurance evidencing maintenance of the insu rance required under this Agreement, endorsements as required herein, and such other evidence of insurance or copies of policies as may be reasonably required by City from time to time. Insurance must be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best Company Rating equivalent to at least a Rating of “A:VII.” Certificate(s) mu st reflect that the insurer will provide thirty (30) day notice of any cancellation of coverage. CONTRACTOR will require its insurer to modify such certificates to delete any exculpatory wording stating that failure of the insurer to mail written notice of cancellation imposes no obligation, and to delete the word “endeavor” with regard to any notice provisions.

E. Waiver of Subrogation: The insurer(s) ag ree to waive all rights of subrogation against CITY, its elected or appointed o fficers, officials, agents, volunteers and employees for losses paid under the terms of the workers compensation policy which arise from work performed by CONTRACTOR for CITY.

F. COVID-19. CONTRACTOR shall ensure its insurance coverages cover claims and/or losses related to th e COVID-19 pandemic to th e extent such insurance coverage is available. If such insurance is unavailable, but becomes available during the life of the contract, CONTRACTOR shall procure a policy and name the City as additionally insured.

G. Should CONTRACTOR, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the insurance required by this Agreement, City may obtain such coverage at CONTRACTOR’s expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from payments due to CONTRACTOR under this Agreement or te rminate. In the alternative, should CONTRACTOR fail to meet any of th e insurance requir ements under this agreement, City may cancel the Agreement immediately with no penalty.

H. Should Contractor’s insurance required by this Agreement be cancelled at any point prior to expiration of the policy, CONTRACTOR must notify City within 24 hours of receipt of notice of cancellation. Furthermore, CONTRACTOR must obtain replacement coverage that meets all contractual requirements within 10 days of the prior insurer’s issuance of notice of cancellation. CONTRACTOR must ensure that there is no lapse in coverage.

TIME FOR PERFORMANCE . CONTRACTOR will not pe rform any work under this Agreement until:

CONTRACTOR furnishes proof of insuranc e as required under Section 7 of this Agreement; and

CITY gives CONTRACTOR a written Notice to Proceed.

Should CONTRACTOR begin work in advan ce of receiving written authorization to proceed, any such professional services are at CONTRACTOR’s own risk.

TERMINATION.

CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time with or without cause.

CONTRACTOR may terminate this Agreement upon providing written notice to CITY at least thirty (30) days before the effective termination date.

Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may procure on its own terms services similar to those terminated.

By executing this document, CONTRACTOR waives any and all claims for damages that might otherwise arise from CITY’s termination under this Section.

INDEMNIFICATION. CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify and hold CITY harmless from and against any claim, action, damages, costs (including, without limitation, attorney’s fees), injuries, or liability, arising out of the performance of this agreement by CONTRACTOR. Should CITY be named in any suit, or should any claim be brought against it by suit or otherwise, arising out of performance by CONTRACTOR of services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, CONTRACTOR will defend CITY (at CITY’s request and with counsel satisfactory to CITY) and will indemnify CITY for any judgment rendered agains t it or any sums paid out in settlement or costs incurred in defense otherwise.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONTRACTOR agree that CONTRACTOR will act as an independent contractor and will have c ontrol of all work and the manner in which is it performed. CONTRACTOR will be free to contract for similar service to be performed for other employers while under contract with CITY. CONTRACTOR is not an agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance, bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees. Any provision in this Agreement that may appear to give CITY the right to direct CONTRACTOR as to the details of doing the work or to exercise a measure of control over the work means that CONTRACTOR will follow the direction of the CITY as to end results of the work only.

NOTICES.

All notices given or required to be given pursuant to this Agreement will be in writing and may be given by personal delivery or by mail. Notice sent by mail will be addressed as follows:

To CITY: City of Santa Clarita
ATTN: Kenneth W. Striplin, City Manager
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
To CONTRACTOR:

When addressed in accordance with this paragraph, notices will be deemed given upon deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid. In all other instances, notices will be deemed given at the time of actual delivery.

Changes may be made in the names or addres ses of persons to whom notices are to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph.

TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONTRACTOR will provide CITY with a Taxpayer Identification Number.

WAIVER. A waiver by CITY of any breach of any term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement, whether of the same or different character, nor will it be deemed to constitute a continuing waiver.

CONSTRUCTION. The language of each part of this Agreement will be construed simply and according to its fair meaning, and this Agreement will never be construed either for or against either party.

SEVERABLE. If any portion of this Agreement is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then such portion will be deemed modified to the extent necessary in the opinion of the court to render such portion enforceable and, as so modified, such portion and the balance of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.

CAPTIONS. The captions of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.

INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in, and will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, and exclus ive venue for any action involving this agreement will be in Los Angeles County.

AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. This Agreement may be s ubject to and conditioned upon approval and ratification by the Sa nta Clarita City Council. This Agreement is not binding upon CITY until executed by the City Manager. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this Agreement and to engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be modified by written agreement.

CITY’s City Manager may execute any such amendment on behalf of CITY.

ACCEPTANCE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this Agreement, agreements ancillary to this Ag reement, and related documents to be entered into in connection with this Agreement will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by facsimile transmission. Such facsimile signature will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

EFFECT OF CONFLICT. In the event of any conflict, inconsistency, or incongruity between any provision of this Agreement, its attachments, the purchase order, or notice to proceed, the provisions of this Agreement will govern and control.

FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreem ent be prevented due to fire, flood, explosion, war, terrorist act, embargo, government action, civil or military authority, the natural elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties’ control, then the Agreement will immediately terminate without obligation of either party to the other.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement and its one attachment constitutes the sole agreement between CONTRACTOR and CITY respecting maintenance. To the extent that there are additional terms and conditions contained in Exhibit “ ” that are not in conflict with this Agreement, those terms are incorporated as if fully set forth above. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements expressed or implied, oral or written.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST. CONTRACTOR will comply with all conflict of interest laws and regulations including, without limitation, CITY’s conflict of interest regulations.

COVID-19. Prior to execution of the Agreement, the State of California declared a state of emergency and issued a stay at home order in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the County of Los Angeles (“County”) issued numerous orders relating to COVID-19, including without limitation an Order to Shelter in Place, originally dated March 17, 2020 (as subsequently extended and amended, including after the date of the Agreement, the “County Order”). In no event shall CONTRACTOR be entitled to any additional compensation in connection with any delay or costs associated with the COVID 19 pandemic, the County Order, or any other governmental requirements or regulations in connection therewith, whether currently existing or hereinafter enacted. In the event of any conflict between the terms of this Section and any other provision of the Agreement, in all events, the terms of this Section shall control.

CONTRACTOR’s safety and logistics plans prepared in connection with this Contract specifically takes into account the COVID-19 Pandemic, the County Order, and all other governmental requirements or regulations regarding COVID-19 as of the date of the Contract, including without limitation all safety measures required.

SAFETY OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY. CONTRACTOR shall comply with, and give notices required by applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations, and lawful orders of public authorities, bearing on safety of persons or property or their protection from damage, injury, or loss, including without limitation the County Order and all other governmental requirements or regulations regarding COVID-19, all as may be amended from time to time.

ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF CONTRACT AND SIGNATURE. The Parties agree that this Agreement may be transmitted and signed by electronic mail by either/any or both/all Parties, and that such signatures shall have the same force and effect as original signatures, in accordance with California Government Code section 16.5 and Civil Code section 1633.7.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this contract on this date of .

FOR CONTRACTOR:

IF CORPORATION:

By: By:

Print Name & Title Print Name & Title

Date: Date:

FOR CITY OF SANTA CLARITA:

KENNETH W. STRIPLIN, CITY MANAGER

B y :

City Manager

D a t e :

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

JOSEPH M. MONTES, CITY ATTORNEY

B y :

City Attorney

D a t e :

Fringe Benefit Statement

Contract/Proposal No: Project Name: Date:

INSTRUCTIONS: Fringe Benefit rates can be used for checking payrolls or applied to Force Account work which may be done on the above contract the hourly rates for fringe benefits, subsistence and/or travel allowance payment (as required by collective bargaining agreements) made for employees on the various classes of work are tabulated below.

THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PERSONAL INFORMATION AND, PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 1796.21, IT SHALL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL IN ORDER TO PROTECT AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE.

Classification: Effective Date: Subsistence or Travel Pay:

Health and Welfare
$
Trust Fund Paid to:(Name)
Address:

Pension
$
Trust Fund Paid To:(Name)
Address:

Vacation/Holiday
$
Trust Fund Paid to:(Name)
Address:

Training
$
Trust Fund Paid To:(Name)
Address:

Other
$
Trust Fund Paid To:(Name)
Address:

Classification: Effective Date: Subsistence or Travel Pay:

Health and Welfare
$
Trust Fund Paid to:(Name)
Address:

Pension
$
Trust Fund Paid To:(Name)
Address:

Vacation/Holiday
$
Trust Fund Paid to:(Name)
Address:

Training
$
Trust Fund Paid To:(Name)
Address:

Other
$
Trust Fund Paid To:(Name)
Address:

Classification: Effective Date: Subsistence or Travel Pay:

Health and Welfare
$
Trust Fund Paid to:(Name)
Address:

Pension
$
Trust Fund Paid To:(Name)
Address:

Vacation/Holiday
$
Trust Fund Paid to:(Name)
Address:

Training
$
Trust Fund Paid To:(Name)
Address:

Other
$
Trust Fund Paid To:(Name)
Address:

Supplemental statement must be submitted during the progress of work should a change in rate of any of the classifications be made.

I CERTIFY THAT THE FRINGE BENEFIT PAYMENTS ARE MADE TO THE APPROVED PLANS, FUND OR PROGRAMS LISTED ABOVE.

City of Santa Clarita Form HC-50 FBS
(Contractor/Subcontractor) By (Name and Title) eSignature

SECTION E
Exhibits

EXHIBIT A: COST PROPOSAL
RFP # NS-21-22-37
Landscape Maintenance at Veterans Plaza and Newhall Community Center Fill out this form completely and return with your bid. Pricing must be entered into line item section of BidNet If
the number entered on this page conflicts with what is entered on BidNet, the number entered
on BidNet
shall govern.

Item Project Site Column A
Monthly Maintenance Cost
Column B
Annual Maintenance Cost
$ x12mo. $ 1. Veterans Plaza

2. Newhall Community Center $ x12mo. $
Total (add lines in Column B)
Total proposed amount annually, in legibly printed words:

EXHIBIT B1: ADDITIONAL PRICING
RFP # NS-21-22-37
Landscape Maintenance at Veterans Plaza and Newhall Community Center Do NOT include this pricing in the cost of your bid response.

Pricing and Billing Schedule Detail
Hourly labor rates to be used in performing the work required in the specifications for annual landscape maintenance. These rates will not be used in evaluating the bid, but shall be used in evaluating cost estimates for “additional” or “extra” work requested by the City under this contract when applicable.

Extra/Additional work by the CONTRACTOR, shall not exceed the D labor rates as listed below:

Skill Level  Hourly Cost After‐Hour Emergency
(Based on DIR Published Rates)
Irrigation Laborer $____ per hour $____ per hour
Landscape Laborer $____ per hour $____ per hour
QAC/QAL Herbicide and
Pesticide Applicator $____ per hour $____ per hour
Please fill in the hourly cost for services based on the appropriate DIR cost.

Please initial to verify acknowledgement of labor rates   (initial) EXHIBIT C: VIOLATION RECORDS
RFP # NS-21-22-37
Landscape Maintenance at Veterans Plaza and Newhall Community Center 1) The last six (6) months of tailgate safety meeting sign-in sheets and topics covered must be made available UPON REQUEST. (Do not send with proposal submission at this time.) 2) In the year of 2021, what was the longest stretch of days worked without an accident in the landscape maintenance division?
3) Please provide any sustained complaints made to your company within the past four (4) years to Cal-OSHA.
4) Please provide any sustained complaints made to your company within the past four (4) years to the California State Contractor Board in regards to your C-27 license.

EXHIBIT D: PROACTIVE APPROACH FORM
RFP # NS-21-22-37
Landscape Maintenance at Veterans Plaza and Newhall Community Center Please explain what policies or procedures you and your company will provide to ensure your team will
proactively identify deficiencies, suggest solutions, and exec ute resolution? What makes your company
the best for this service area and how does y our company stand out from others? *Attach additional pages as necessary.

EXHIBIT E: DESIGNATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS
RFP # NS-21-22-37
Landscape Maintenance at Veterans Plaza and Newhall Community Center City of Santa Clarita, California
Fill out this form completely and upload it with your proposal.

Subcontractor DBE STATUS:

Age of firm: Certifying Agency:

Dollar Value of Work
Annual Gross Receipts:

Location and Place of Business
Bid Schedule Item Nos: Description of Work
License No. Exp. Date: / / Phone ( )
Subcontractor DBE STATUS:

Age of firm: Certifying Agency:

Dollar Value of Work
Annual Gross Receipts:

Location and Place of Business
Bid Schedule Item Nos: Description of Work
License No. Exp. Date: / / Phone ( )
Subcontractor DBE STATUS:

Age of firm: Certifying Agency:

Dollar Value of Work
Annual Gross Receipts:

Location and Place of Business
Bid Schedule Item Nos: Description of Work
License No. Exp. Date: / / Phone ( )
NOTE: A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code at the time the contract is awarded.
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EXHIBIT F: REFERENCES
RFP # NS-21-22-37
Landscape Maintenance at Veterans Plaza and Newhall Community Center City of Santa Clarita, California
The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three public agencies for which the proposed company has performed work of a similar scope and size within the past five (5) years.

The references shall demonstrate that the company (proposer) has a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the landscape maintenance field, experience maintaining site areas of twenty (20) acres or larger, and the ability to complete work of the type and scope being proposed under the terms of this contract. If necessary, more than three (3) references can be submitted to demonstrate these qualifications. If the instructions on this form conflict with the references requested in the scope of work, the scope of work shall govern. Complete this form out accordingly. Fill out this form completely and upload it with your proposal.

1. Name and Address of Owner / Agency
Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project Contract Amount Type of Work Date Started Date Completed

2. Name and Address of Owner / Agency
Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project Contract Amount Type of Work Date Started Date Completed

3. Name and Address of Owner / Agency
Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project Contract Amount Type of Work Date Started Date Completed The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all brokers and sureties from whom BIDDER intends to procure insurance bonds:

EXHIBIT G1 - STAFF
RFP # NS-21-22-37
Landscape Maintenance at Veterans Plaza and Newhall Community Center

EXHIBIT G1 (Continued)
RFP # NS-21-22-37
Landscape Maintenance at Veterans Plaza and Newhall Community Center *Attach additional pages as necessary for additional personnel.

*Attach additional pages as necessary for additional personnel.

EXHIBIT G2 - STAFF HOURS
RRFP # NS-21-22-37
Landscape Maintenance at Veterans Plaza and Newhall Community Center Veterans Plaza
EXHIBIT G2: STAFF HOURS
RFP # NS-21-22-37
Landscape Maintenance at Veterans Plaza and Newhall Community Center Newhall Community Center
*Attach additional pages as necessary for additional personnel.

EXHIBIT H: EQUIPMENT
RFP # NS-21-22-37
Landscape Maintenance at Veterans Plaza and Newhall Community Center Additional equipment requirements for work within proposed Landscape Maintenance District or the ability of Contractor to rent/lease at no additional cost:
• Commerc
ial grade lawn mowers with mulching blade attachment, sufficient in size to cover large turf areas
• Proper equipment required to perform pruning tasks including hand pruners, loppers, saws, pole pruners and chainsaws
• Commercial Grade Battery Powered Leaf Blowers
• All maintenance supplies for proper equipment operation • Garden Spading Forks
• Shovels
• Rakes
• Scoop Shovels (various sizes and shapes)
• Commercial Grade Chipper
• Safety equipment such as head, eye and ear protection, work boots. Body protection such as chaps should also be used when operating chainsaws
• Irrigation controller remotes and transmitters; particularly WeatherTrak • All the required tools and equipment to make minor and major irrigation repairs • All traffic control signs mechanical and stand alone, barricades, cones, vests all equipment and safety wear shall be Cal-OSHA approved
Please initial to verify acknowledgement of equipment requirements - (initial) EXHIBIT I: CERTIFICATIONS
RFP # NS-21-22-37
Landscape Maintenance at Veterans Plaza and Newhall Community Center

EXHIBIT J: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL SPECIFICATIONS RFP # NS-21-22-37
Landscape Maintenance at Veterans Plaza and Newhall Community Center By providing the three (3) required signatures below, the Contractor acknowledges full understanding, complete agreement to, and accepts in its entirety, all Proposal Specifications for the Annual Maintenance Contract for Landscape Maintenance Zone 15 & Zone 16. The Contractor will
be expected to perform maintenance practices and uphold the standards herein to the establ
ished specifications throughout the length of the contract. *Supervisor’s Signature: Date:
*Estimator’s Signature: Date:
*Owner’s Signature: Date:
*All three signatures required

SECTION F
Attachments

ATTACHMENT A

EXAMPLE OF T YPICAL M AINTENANCE P ROGRAM
Daily – Weekly – Monthly
(For reference o nly: Actual maintenance s chedules shall comply with maintenance specifications.)

ATTACHMENT B

EXAMPLE OF T YPICAL M AINTENANCE P ROGRAM
Semi-Annual and Annual
(For reference o nly: Actual maintenance s chedules shall comply with maintenance specifications.)

Contractor to verify current year holiday schedule with LMD.

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