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THIS AGREEMENT is by and between INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, a Political Subdivision of the State of Florida organized
and existing under the Laws of the State of Florida, (hereinafter called OWNER)
and Viking Landscaping, LLC
(hereinafter called CONTRACTOR). OWNER and CONTRACTOR, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter
set forth, agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1 - WORK
CONTRACTOR shall complete all Work :as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents and Exhibit 1. The Work
is generally described as follows:
Beach Parks Maintenance, to include: Landscape Maintenance
ARTICLE 2 - THE PROJECT
The Project for which the Work under the Contract Documents may be the whole or only a part is generally described
as follows:
Project Name: r Contract Services for Beach Parks Maintenance
Bid Number: 2018044
Project Address: Multiple County Beach Parks
ARTICLE 3 - CONTRACT TERM
3.01 The term of this contract will be two years with two optional one-year extensions available, subject to
satisfactory performance, vendor acceptance, and the determination that renewal of this annual bid is in the best
interest of Indian River County.
ARTICLE 4 - CONTRACT PRICE AND PAYMENT
4.1 OWNER shall pay CONTRACTOR for completion of the Work an amount in current funds equal to the sum of
the amounts determined pursuant to paragraph 4.01.A and summarized in paragraph 4.01.6, below.
CONTRACTOR shall submit detailed written monthly invoices referencing the bid number for satisfactorily
completed work, as determined by the OWNER: _
A. For all Work, at the prices stated in CONTRACTOR's Bid, attached hereto as an exhibit.
B. THE CONTRACT SUM subject to additions and deductions provided in the Contract Documents:
Numerical Amount: $ 90,000
Written Amount: Ninety thousand dollars
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ARTICLE 5'INDEMNIFICATION
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5.01 CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless the OWNER, and its officers and employees, from liabilities,
damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees, tothe extent caused by
the negligence, recklessness, or intentional wrongful misconduct of the CONTRACTOR and persons
employed or utilized by the CONTRACTOR in the performance of the Work.
ARTICLE 6 - CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS
62 In order to induce OWNER to enter into this Agreement CONTRACTOR makes the following
A. CONTRACTOR has examined and carefully studied the Contract Documents and the other related data
identified in the Invitation to Bid documents.
B. CONTRACTOR has visited the Site and become familiar with and is satisfied asto the general, local, and Site
conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.
C. CONTRACTOR isfamiliar with and issatisfied astoall federal, state and local Laws and Regulations that may
affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.
D. CONTRACTOR has obtained and carefully studied (or assumes responsibility for having done so) all additional
or supplementary examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, and data concerning conditions
(surface, subsurface, and Underground Facilities) at or contiguous to the Site which may affect cost,
progress, or performance of the Work or which relate to any aspect of the means, methods, techniques,
sequences, and procedures of construction to be employed by CONTRACTOR, including applying the specific
means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction, if any, expressly required by the
Contract Documents to be employed by CONTRACTOR, and safety precautions and programs incident
thereto.
E CONTRACTOR does not consider that any further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies,
ordata are necessary fnrtheperformance ofthe Work atthe Contract Price, within the Contract Times, and
in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.
E CONTRACTOR is aware of the general nature of work to be performed by OWNER and others at the Site that
relates to the Work as indicated in the Contract Documents.
G. CONTRACTOR has correlated the information known to CONTRACTOR, information and observations
obtained from visits tothe Site, reports and drawings identified in the Contract Documents, and all additional
examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, and data with the Contract Documents.
H. CONTRACTOR has given OWNER written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, ordiscrepancies that
[DNTKA[]l}R has discovered in the Contract Documents, and the written resolution thereof byOWNER is
acceptable tuCONTRACTOR,
i The Contract Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding ofall terms and
conditions for performance and furnishing of the Work.
ARTICLE 7 - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
701 Contents
A. The Contract Documents consist of the following:
(1) This Agreement (pages 1tolOinduska);
(2) NotioetoPvuceed
(3) Certdlcate(s)ofLiability Insurance
(4) Invitation toBid 3018044
(5) CONTRACTOR'S Bid Form
(6) Bidders Questionnaire
(7)Drug Free Workplace Form
(8) Affidavit ofCompliance
(9) Sworn Statement Under Section 1O5.0U Indian River County Code, onDisclosure ofRelationships;
(10)Certification Regarding Lobbying
(11)The following which may be delivered or issued on or after the Effective Date of the Agreement and are
not attached hereto:
a) Written Amendments;
b) Work Change Directives;
c) Change Order(s).
ARTICLE 8 - -MISCELLANEOUS
8.1 Terms
A. Terms used in this Agreement will have the meanings indicated in the Invitation to Bid.
&Z Assignment of Contract
A. No assignment by a party hereto of any rights under or interests in the Agreement will be binding on another
party hereto without the written consent of the party sought to be bound; and, specifically but without
limitation, moneys that may become due and moneys that are due may not be assigned without such
consent (except to the extent that the effect of this restriction may be limited by law), and unless specifically
stated to the contrary in any written consent to an assignment, no assignment will release or discharge the
assignor from any duty or responsibility under the Contract Documents.
8.3 Successors and Assigns
A. OWNER and CONTRACTOR each binds itself, its partners, successors, assigns, and legal representatives to
the other parry hereto, its partners, successors, assigns, and legal representatives in respect to all covenants,
agreements, and obligations contained in the Contract Documents.
8.4 Severability
A. Any provision or part of the Contract Documents held to be void or unenforceable under any Law or
Regulation shall be deemed stricken, and all remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and binding upon
OWNER and CONTRACTOR, who agree that the Contract Documents shall be reformed to replace such
stricken provision or part thereof with a valid and enforceable provision that comes as close as possible to
expressing the intention of the stricken provision.
8.5 Venue
A. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Venue for any lawsuit brought by
either party against the other party or otherwise arising out of this Agreement shall be in Indian River County,
Florida, or, in the event of a federal jurisdiction, in the United States District Court for the Southern District
of Florida.
8.6 Public Records Compliance
A. Indian River County is a public agency subject to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. The Contractor shall
comply with Florida's Public Records Law. Specifically, the Contractor shall:
(1) Keep and maintain public records required by the County to perform the service
(2) Upon request from the County's Custodian of Public Records, provide the County with a copy of
the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost
that does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter 119 or as otherwise provided by law.
(3) Ensure that public records that are exempt'or confidential and exempt from public records
disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the contract
term and following completion of the contract if the contractor does not transfer the records to the
County.
(4) Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to the County all public records in
possession of the Contractor or keep and maintain public records required by the County to perform the
service. If the Contractor transfers all public records to the County upon completion of the contract, the
Contractor shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from
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public records disclosure requirements. If the contractor keeps and maintains public records upon
completion of the contract, the Contractor shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public
records. All records stored electronically must be provided to the County, upon request from the
Custodian of Public Records, in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of
the County.
B. IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF
.CHAPTER 119, .FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE
PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF
PUBLIC RECORDS AT:
(772) 226-1424
publicrecords@ircl;ov.corn
Indian River County Office of the County Attorney
180127th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
C. Failure of the Contractor to comply with these requirements shall be a material breach of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 9 — FEDERAL CLAUSES
9.1 OWNER and CONTRACTOR will adhere to the following, as applicable to this work:
A. Compliance with the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act:
(1) Overtime requirements. No contractor or subcontractor contracting for any part of the contract work
which may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics shall require or permit any such
laborer or mechanic in any workweek in which he or she is employed on such work to work in excess of
forty hours in such workweek unless such laborer or mechanic receives compensation at a rate not less
than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in such
workweek.
(2) Violation; liability for unpaid wages; liquidated damages. In the event of any violation of the clause set
forth in paragraph (1) of this section the contractor and any subcontractor responsible therefor shall be
liable for the unpaid wages. In addition, such contractor and subcontractor shall be liable to the United
States (in the case of work done under contract for the District of Columbia or a territory, to such District
or to such territory), for liquidated damages. Such liquidated damages shall be computed with respect to
each individual laborer or mechanic, including watchmen and guards, employed in violation of the clause
set forth in paragraph (1) of this section, in the sum of $10 for each calendar day on which such individual
was required or permitted to work in excess of the standard workweek of forty hours without payment
of the overtime wages required by the clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this section.
(3) Withholding for unpaid wages and liquidated damages. The OWNER shall upon its own action or upon
written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor withhold or cause to be
withheld, from any moneys payable on account of work performed by the contractor or subcontractor
under any such contract or any other Federal contract with the same prime contractor, or any other
federally -assisted contract subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, which is held by
the same prime contractor, such sums as may be determined to be necessary to satisfy any liabilities of
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such contractor or subcontractor for unpaid wages and liquidated damages as provided in the clause set
forth in paragraph (2) of this section.
(4) Subcontracts. The contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the clauses set forth in
paragraph (1) through (4) of this section and also a clause requiring the subcontractors to include these
clauses in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any
subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with the clauses set forth in paragraphs (1) through (4) of this
section.
Clean Air Act:
(1) The contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant
to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.
(2) The contractor agrees to report each violation to the OWNER and understands and agrees that the
OWNER will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to the appropriate recipient,
Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency Regional
Office.
(3) The contractor agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding $100,000 financed
in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FEMA.
C. Federal Water Pollution Control Act:
(1) The contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant
to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.
(2) The contractor agrees to report each violation to the OWNER and understands and agrees that the
OWNER will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to any applicable recipient,
Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency Regional
Office.
(3) The contractor agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding $100,000 financed
in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FEMA.
D. Energy Policy and Conservation Act —The Contractor agrees to comply with mandatory standards and
policies relating to energy efficiency which are contained in the state energy conservation plan issued
in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.
Suspension and Debarment
(1) This contract is a covered transaction for purposes of 2 C.F.R. pt. 180 and 2 C.F.R.'pt. 3000. As such the
contractor is required to verify that none of the contractor, its principals (defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.995),
or its affiliates (defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.905) are excluded (defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.940) or disqualified
(defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.935).
(2) The contractor must comply with 2 C.F.R. pt. 180, subpart C and 2 C.F.R. pt. 3000, subpart C and must
include a requirement to comply with these regulations in any lower tier covered transaction it enters
into.
(3) This certification is a material representation of fact relied upon by Indian River County. If it is later
determined that the contractor did not comply with 2 C.F.R. pt. 180, subpart C and 2 C.F.R. pt. 3000,
subpart C, in addition to remedies available to the applicable recipient and Indian River County), the
Federal Government may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to suspension and/or
debarment.
(4) The bidder or proposer agrees to comply with the requirements of 2 C.F.R. pt. 180, subpart C and 2
C.F.R. pt. 3000, subpart C while this offer is valid and throughout the period of any contract that may arise
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from this offer, The bidder or proposer further agrees to include a provision requiring such compliance in
its lower tier covered transactions.
Byrd Anti -Lobbying Amendment. CONTRACTOR has filed the required certification that itwill not and has
not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to
influenceanofficeroremp|oyeeofanyagency,amemberuf[ongress,offioa/oremp|oyeenf[on8ress,
or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal contract, grant, or any
other award covered by 31 U.S.C. § 1352. CONTRACTOR shall disclose any lobbying with non -Federal funds
that takes place in connection with obtaining any Federal award to the OWNER.
G. Procurement of Materials:
(1) in the performance of this contract the Contractor shall make maximum use of products containing
recovered materials that are EPA -designated items unless the product cannot be acquired—
(i) Competitively within atimefmme providing for compliance with the contract performance
(iAMeeting contract performance requirements; or
(iii)Atareasonable price.
(2) Information about this requirement is available at EP A's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines we
b site, The list of EPA -designate items is �avai|able at
H.Access toRecords The following access torecords requirements apply to this contract:
(l)The contractor agrees to provide OWNER, the FEMA Administrator, the Comptroller General of the
United States, or any of their authorized representatives access to any books, documents, papers, and
records of the Contractor which are directly pertinent to this contract for the purposes of making audits,
examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions.
(2) The Contractor agrees to permit any of the foregoing parties to reproduce by any means whatsoever
ortocopy excerpts and transcriptions asreasonably needed,
(3)The contractor agrees to provide the FEMA Administrator or his authorized representatives access to
construciionurotherworkoiteapertainin8totheworkbeingoomp|etedundert6econtract`
i OHS Seal, Logo and Flags: The contractor shall not use the DHS seal(s), logos, crests, or reproductions of
flags or likenesses of DHS agency officials without specific FEMA p�e-approval.
J. Compliance with Federal Lam, Regulations, and Executive Orders: This is an acknowledgement that
FEMA financial assistance will be used to fund the contract only. The contractor will comply will all
applicable federal law, regulations, executive orders, FEMA policies, procedures, and directives.
K. No Obligation by Federal Government: The Federal Government is not a party to this contract and is not
subject toany obligations orliabilities tothe non -Federal entity, contractor, orany other party pertaining
toany matter resulting from the contract.
L Program Fraud and False or Fraudulent Statements mRelated Acts: The contractor acknowledges that
31 U.S.C. Chap. 38 (Administrative Remedies for False Claims and Statements) applies to the contractor's
actions pertaining tmthis contract.
M. AFFIRMATIVE STEPS: CONTRACTOR shall take the following affirmative steps to ensure minority business,
(1) Placing qualified small and minority businesses and women's business enterprises on solicitation
lists.
(2) Ensuring that small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises are solicited
whenever they are potential sources.
(3) Dividing total requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities to permit
maximum participation by small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises.
(4) Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirement permits, which encourage participation
by small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises.
(5) Using the services and assistance of the Small Business Administration and the Minority Business
Development Agency of the Department of Commerce.
Article 10: TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
A. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute a default by CONTRACTOR and shall provide the
OWNER with a right to terminate this Contract in accordance with this Article, in addition to pursuing any
other remedies which the OWNER may have under this Contractor under law:
(1) if in the OWNER's opinion CONTRACTOR is improperly performing work or violating any
provision(s) of the Contract Documents;
(2) if CONTRACTOR neglects or refuses to correct defective work or replace defective parts or
equipment, as directed by the Engineer pursuant to an inspection;
(3) if in the OWNER's opinion CONTRACTOR's work is being unnecessarily delayed and will not be
finished within the prescribed time;
(4) if CONTRACTOR assigns this Contract or any money accruing thereon or approved thereon; or
(5) if CONTRACTOR abandons the work, is adjudged bankrupt, or if he makes a general assignment
for the benefit of his creditors, or if a trustee or receiver is appointed for CONTRACTOR or for any of his
property.
B. OWNER shall, before terminating the Contract for any of the foregoing reasons, notify CONTRACTOR in
writing of the grounds for termination and provide CONTRACTOR with ten (10) calendar days to cure the
default to the reasonable satisfaction of the OWNER.
C. If the CONTRACTOR fails to correct or cure within the time provided in the preceding Sub -Article B, OWNER
may terminate this Contract by notifying CONTRACTOR in writing. Upon receiving such notification,
CONTRACTOR shall immediately cease all work hereunder and shall forfeit any further right to possess
or occupy the site or any materials thereon; provided, however, that the OWNER may authorize
CONTRACTOR to restore any work sites.
D. The CONTRACTOR shall be liable for:
(1) any new cost incurred by the OWNER in soliciting bids or proposals for and letting a new contract;
and
(2) the difference between the cost of completing the new contract and the cost of completing this
Contract;
(3) any court costs and attorney's fees associated with any lawsuit undertaken by OWNER to enforce its
rights herein.
E. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: OWNER may at any time and for any reason terminate CONTRACTOR's
services and work for OWNER's convenience. Upon receipt of notice of such termination CONTRACTOR
shall, unless the notice directs otherwise, immediately discontinue the work and immediately cease
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ordering of any materials, labor, equipment, facilities, or supplies in connection with the performance of
this Contract. Upon such termination Contractor shall be entitled to payment only as follows:
(1) the actual cost of the work completed in conformity with this Contract and the specifications;
plus,
(2) such other costs actually incurred by CONTRACTOR as are permitted by the prime contract and
approved by,the OWNER.
Contractor shall not be entitled to any other claim for compensation or damages against the County in
the event of such termination.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, OWNER and CONTRACTOR have signed this Agreement in duplicate. One counterpart each
has been delivered to OWNER and CONTRACTOR. All portions of the Contract Documents have been signed or
identified by OWNER and CONTRACTOR or on their behalf.
This Agreement will be effective on May 1 , 2018 (the date the Agreement is approved by the Indian
River County Board of County Commissioners, which is the Effective Date of the Agreement).
C0LTIM.1
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
By:
APPROVED
By:
CONTRACTOR:
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Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Court and Comptroller .0w
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Attest: ; (Where applicable)
Deputy Clerk
(SEAL)
Designated Representative:
Name:
Peter D. O'Bryan
Title:
Chairman
Address:
1801 27th Street, Vero Beach
Phone
772 226 1440
Email
pobryan@ircgov.ccxn
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Agent for service of process:
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(If CONTRACTOR is a corporation or a partnership,
attach evidence of authority to sign.)
Exhibit 1— Scope of Work
The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials and equipment to provide mowing and grounds maintenance
services with specifications, terms and conditions contained within this document.
The successful bidder, as Contractor, shall furnish all manpower, trucks, tractors, mowers, edgers, hand trimmers,
gas, oil, safety equipment, and any other equipment necessary for vegetation mowing, weeding, trimming, debris
pick-up and any other function to properly maintain the areas of responsibility.
It shall be the sole responsibility of the bidder to visit and inspect all locations prior to submission of bid. No
variation in price or condition shall be permitted based on claim of ignorance. Submission of a bid is evidence that
the bidder has familiarized themselves with the nature and extent of work and any conditions that may, in any
manner effect the work to be done and the labor, materials and equipment required.
It is the intention of the County to obtain the services as specified herein from a Contractor that will give prompt
and convenient service. The awarded Contractor must be capable to perform as required under the responsibilities
as listed. Any failure of a successful bidder to comply with these conditions may be cause for termination of the
contract immediately upon notice by the County. The County reserves the right to obtain these services from other
sources, if necessary, should a successful bidder be unable to perform on a timely basis.
Prior to awarding this contract, the County may require a test period to determine if the Contractor can perform in
accordance with the requirements of the contract and to the County's satisfaction. Such test period may extend up
to 90 days and be conducted under all terms, conditions and specifications contained in this document. A
performance evaluation at the end of the test period will be the basis for the County's decision to continue with the
Contractor or select another.
Responsibilities
The contractor shall clear areas of all debris prior to servicing. All clippings, trimmings, branches etc., from each
service site shall be removed upon completion of that day's service. Disposal of all debris shall be the responsibility
of the Contractor. Debris shall not be deposited into County or privately owned trash receptacles or dumpsters
located on site.
The Contractor shall edge along walks, curbs, hedges and beds as required to maintain a neat appearance with
every service to prevent the growth of plant material from encroaching onto hardened surfaces and plant beds.
Vertical edges must be at a minimum of 1" to prevent any encroachment. String trimmer edging is not acceptable.
A blade edger must be used.
The Contractor shall trim around all obstructions, including but not limited to, signs, posts, fences, poles, trees,
slabs, walls, etc. with each service.
The Contractor shall maintain a ring around sprinkler heads as required to allow for proper operation of the
irrigation system with each service.
The Contractor shall blow grass trimmings from all hardened surfaces with each service. No grass, weeds, trash,
debris, sand, etc. shall be blown into the streets or gutter where it may get into the stormwater system.
The discharging of clippings into beds, playgrounds, earthen trails, hardened surfaces, buildings, vehicles, people or
any non -appropriate area is prohibited.
The Contractor shall mow grass areas at a height of not less than 2-1/2" or more than 4". The Contractor shall not
mow or line trim the grass to a height less than 2-1/2" and exposing the soil and causing damage to the turf. Uncut
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areas of grass are unacceptable.
All specified areas must be maintained for weed control with each service. The mowing service will also include .
hand removal of all weeds and foreign growth from all plant beds, flowerbeds and shrubs and other areas devoid of
grass. All plant growth in cracks, seams and joints in sidewalks, curbs, paved roads and driveways shall be removed
with each service.
The Contractor shall not utilize any defoliant, herbicide or growth retardant for the purpose of restricting or
removing growth in any manner without prior approval of the Parks Division.
The Contractor shall notify the Parks Division in the event of scheduling delays or changes. The Contractor will also
notify the Parks Division of any and all comments and/or complaints received from the general public. The
Contractor will annotate on a work request provided by the Parks Division any repairs needed. Work request may
be dropped off at the Parks Division office, called in to the Parks Division at 772-589-9223 or faxed to 772-589-
6119.
The Contractor shall have his maintenance crew supervised by a qualified foreman at all times.
The Contractors mowing equipment shall be maintained on good condition at all times. Blades must be kept
sharpened to ensure a clean and even cut as to not tear or damage the blades of grass.
The Contractor must maintain manufacturer's factory safety features on all equipment and they must be in working
condition.
Mowing of all areas must be done between the hours of 7:30 AM and 5 PM, Mondays thru Fridays. No mowing or
maintenance work is to be performed on weekends or on County holidays unless pre -approved by the County.
Trees should be trimmed 2 times per year at a minimum.
1. Trim palms in the fall to remove any dead or hanging fronds and no more than vertical to the ground so
the tree may have a canopy or umbrella look. Other trees should be trimmed as necessary to remove any dead or
hanging limbs and enhance the natural shape of the tree.
2. Trim palms in the late spring. Palms should be trimmed at a mild hurricane type cut. Other trees
trimmed as in item 1 above.
3. Trees should be trimmed anytime they pose a hazard by being too low or having a damaged limb that
may fall and injure someone.
Timeliness
All work will commence upon authorization from the County. All work will proceed in a timely manner as outlined
in the specifications without delays. The County reserves the right to deduct up to 20% per day if work is not
completed as outlined in the specifications
Prior to each month service, the Contractor must provide a work schedule containing the proposed dates for
service to the parks and include scheduled work to be done for approval by the Parks Division. Deviations to the
schedule may be allowed for inclement weather conditions.or when conditions will not allow service. If due to
inclement weather or other acts of nature the service is not performed, make-up service shall be rescheduled as
soon as possible.
The County reserves the right to revise the service schedule frequency for weather, fiscal or budgetary reasons
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Ambersands Beach Access Mowing and Grounds Maintenance Requirements
• Weekly Mow grass area within the confines of the park and Right of Way
• Weekly Remove all trash and debris prior to mowing
• Weekly Trim around all obstructions such as signs, posts, fences, poles, trees, slabs, walls, gates, etc.
• Weekly Edge along walks, curbs, hedges, and beds as required to maintain a neat appearance
• Weekly Blow grass clippings and trimmings from hard surfaces and boardwalks
• Weekly Mow grass areas at a height not less than 2.5" or more than 4"
• Weekly Maintain weed control with each service
• Weekly Annotate on work order any repairs needed and turn in to the Parks Division
• Weekly Keep boardwalks trimmed of vegetation with each service
• Weekly Remove any accumulated sand from parking areas and roadways
• Quarterly Trim hedges and shrubs quarterly
Golden Sands Park Mowing and Grounds Maintenance Requirements
• Weekly Mow grass area within the confines of the park and Right of Way
• Weekly Remove all trash and debris prio-r to mowing
• Weekly Trim around all obstructions such as signs, posts, fences, poles, trees, slabs, walls, gates, etc.
• Weekly Edge along walks, curbs, hedges, and beds as required to maintain a neat appearance
• Weekly Blow grass clippings and trimmings and sand from hard surfaces including boardwalks
• Weekly Mow grass areas at a height not less than 2.5" or more than 4"
• Weekly Maintain weed control with each service
• Weekly Keep boardwalk trimmed of vegetation each service
• Weekly Remove any accumulated sand from parking areas and roadway
• Weekly Annotate on work order any repairs needed and turn in to the Parks Division
• Weekly Maintain playground and picnic areas by mowing, trimming, weeding and remove debris
• Quarterly Trim hedges and shrubs quarterly
• As Needed Trim trees as needed but no less than 2 times per year
Round Island Oceanside Park Mowing and Grounds Maintenance Requirements
• Weekly Mow grass area within the confines of the park and Right of Way
• Weekly Remove all trash and debris prior to mowing
• Weekly Trim around all obstructions such as signs, posts, fences, poles, trees, slabs, walls, gates, etc.
• Weekly Edge along walks, curbs, hedges, and beds as required to maintain a neat appearance
• Weekly Blow grass clippings and trimmings from hard surfaces
• Weekly Mow grass areas at a height not less than 2.5" or more than 4"
• Weekly Maintain weed control with each service
• Weekly Keep boardwalk trimmed of vegetation each service
• Weekly Remove any accumulated sand from parking areas and roadway
• Weekly Maintain irrigation system
• Weekly Annotate on work order any repairs needed and turn in to the Parks Division
• Quarterly Trim hedges and shrubs quarterly
• As Needed Trim trees as needed but no less than 2 times per year
Round Island Riverside Park Mowing and Grounds Maintenance Requirements
• Weekly Mow grass area within the confines of the park and Right of Way
• Weekly Remove all trash and debris prior to mowing '
• Weekly Trim around all obstructions such as signs, posts, fences, poles, trees, slabs, walls, gates, etc.
• Weekly Edge along walks, curbs, hedges, and beds as required to maintain a neat appearance
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* Weekly Blow grass clippings and trimmings from hard surfaces
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Weekly Mow grass areas ataheight not less than 2.5"ormore than 4~
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Weekly Maintain weed control with each service
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Weekly Keep boardwalk trimmed ofvegetation each service
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Weekly Blow off observation tower and dock unisland
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Weekly Trim trees and keep trails cleared nnisland
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Weekly Annotate on work order any repairs needed and turn in to the Parks Division
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Quarterly Trim hedges and shrubs quarterly
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As Needed Trim trees asneeded but nnless than 2times per year
Seagrape Trail Beach Access Park Mowing and Grounds Maintenance Requirements
* Weekly Mow grass area within the confines ofthe park and Right ofWay
• Weekly Remove all trash and debris prior tomowing
• Weekly Trim around all obstructions such as signs, posts, fences, poles, trees, slabs, walls, gates, etc.
• Weekly Edge along walks, curbs, hedges, and beds as required to maintain a neat appearance
• Weekly Blow grass clippings and trimmings from hard surfaces and boardwalk
* Weekly Mow grass areas atoheight not less than 2S",urmore than 4"
• Weekly Maintain weed control with each service
• Weekly Keep boardwalk. trimmed ofvegetation each service
^ Weekly Remove any accumulated sand from parking areas and roadway
^ Weekly Annotate on work order any repairs needed and turn in to the Parks Division
° Weekly Keep boardwalks trimmed ofvegetation with each service
p Weekly Remove any accumulated sand from parking areas and roadways
* Quarterly Trim hedges and shrubs quarterly
* As Needed Trim trees asneeded but noless than 2times per year
Tracking Station Park Mowing and Grounds Maintenance Requirements
• Weekly Mow grass area within the confines ofthe park and Right ofWay
• Weekly Remove all trash and debris prior tumowing
° Weekly Trim around all obstructions such as signs, posts, fences, poles, trees, slabs, walls, gates, etc
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Weekly Edge along walks, curbs, hedges, and beds as required to maintain a neat appearance
• Weekly Blow grass clippings, trimmings and sand from hard surfaces including boardwalks
* Weekly Mow grass areas ataheight not less than 2.5"ormore than 4"
• Weekly Maintain weed control with each service
^ Weekly Keep boardwalk trimmed ofvegetation each service
• Weekly Remove any accumulated sand from parking areas and roadway
° Weekly Annotate on work order any repairs needed and turn in to the Parks Division
• Weekly Maintain playground and picnic areas by mowing, trimming, weeding and remove debris
* Quarterly Trim hedges and shrubs quarterly .
• As Needed Trim trees asneeded but noless than Ztimes per year
Treasure Shores Park Mowing and Grounds Maintenance Requirements
• Weekly Mow grass area within the confines nfthe park and Right ofWay
• Weekly Remove all trash and debris prior tomowing
Weekly Trim around all obstructions such as signs, posts, fences, poles, trees, slabs, walls, gates, etc.
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Weekly Edge along walks, curbs, hedges, and beds as required to maintain a neat appearance
p
Weekly Blow grass clippings, trimmings and sand from all hard surfaces including boardwalks
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Weekly Mow grass areas ataheight not less than I.5"ormore than 4"
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• Weekly Maintain weed control with each service
• Weekly Keep boardwalk trimmed of vegetation each service
• Weekly Remove any accumulated sand from parking areas and roadway
• Weekly Annotate on work order any repairs needed and turn in to the Parks Division
• Weekly Maintain playground and picnic areas by mowing, trimming, weeding and remove debris
• Quarterly Trim hedges and shrubs quarterly
• As Needed Trim trees as needed but no less than 2 times per year
Turtle Trail Beach Access Mowing and Grounds Maintenance Requirements
• Weekly Mow grass area within the confines of the park and Right of Way
• Weekly Remove all trash and debris prior to mowing
• Weekly Trim around all obstructions such as signs, posts, fences, poles, trees, slabs, walls, gates, etc.
• Weekly Edge along walks, curbs, hedges, and beds as required to maintain a neat appearance
• Weekly Blow grass clippings and trimmings from hard surfaces and boardwalks
• Weekly Mow grass areas at a height not less than 2.5" or more than 4"
• Weekly Maintain weed control with each service
• Weekly Keep boardwalk trimmed of vegetation each service
• Weekly Annotate on work order any repairs needed and turn in to the Parks Division
• Weekly Keep boardwalks trimmed of vegetation with each service
• Weekly Remove any accumulated sand from parking areas and roadways
0 Quarterly Trim hedges and shrubs quarterly
• As Needed Trim trees as needed but no less than 2 times per year
Wabasso Beach Park Mowing and Grounds Maintenance Requirements
• Weekly Mow grass area within the confines of the park and Right of Way
• Weekly Remove all trash and debris prior to mowing
• Weekly Trim around all obstructions such as signs, posts, fences, poles, trees, slabs, walls, gates, etc.
• Weekly Edge along walks, curbs, hedges, and beds as required to maintain a neat appearance
• Weekly Blow grass clippings, trimmings and sand from all hard surfaces,including boardwalks and
breezeway around restroom
• Weekly Mow grass areas at a height not less than 2.5" or more than 4"
• Weekly Maintain weed control with each service
• Weekly Keep boardwalk trimmed of vegetation each service
• Weekly Remove any accumulated sand from parking areas and roadway
• Weekly Annotate on work order any repairs needed and turn in to the Parks Division
• Quarterly Trim hedges and shrubs quarterly
• As Needed Trim trees as needed but no less than 2 times per year
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