REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FACILITIES MANAGMENT ...

5.1.6 Garden Care:
Cultivate weeds and define turf edges of all beds. All debris is to be removed.
Condition shrubbery beds including ground cover areas with peat moss or mulch (all beds).
5.1.7 Trimming of Shrubs:
Trimming and shaping of evergreens, shrubbery and hedges.
5.1.8 Seed Placement:
General care repairing of damaged lawn areas with the “FX Method” of 50/50 soil mixture
together with seed blown to damaged areas.
5.1.9 Catch Basin Cleaning:
Monthly, general care, cleaning of catch basin/swales, adjacent to turf and tree beds.
5.1.10 Irrigation:
Start-up, adjusting and winterization of the irrigation systems. Contractor will be responsible
for the winterization of all irrigation systems and their re-start in the spring. Contractor will
reset and adjust watering heads as needed. The irrigation system shall be winterized no
later than November 1 st and have them resume operation no later than May 15th. Repairs
to the irrigation system will be based on a time and material basis. Such repair must be preapproved
by The School District of the City of Saginaw.
5.1.11 Cigarette Butts and Trash:
The School District of the City of Saginaw facility grounds must be free of cigarette butts and
debris. Any trash and debris on the School District property will be picked up and disposed
of on a weekly basis. Parking lots, sidewalks, stairs, loading areas, alleys shall be kept
clear of trash and debris.
5.1.12 Parking Lot Sweeping:
Parking lots, sidewalks, stairs, loading areas, alleys shall be kept clear of trash and debris.
Due to the size of some the School Districts facilities, the Contractor may use automated
(street sweepers) equipment to accomplish this task. Sidewalks, parking lots, outside stairs,
outdoor recreation areas to be sweep and kept free of debris a minimum of twice per year.
Road sweeping material must be dumped at an approved site. Contractor may not use any
of The School District of the City of Saginaw’s trash dumpsters without permission.
5.1.13 Spring/Fall Cleanup:
Remove and dispose of all debris that has accumulated on the outside grounds of The
School District of the City of Saginaw property twice per year (2 times per year; Spring and
Fall). Debris shall be considered, but not be limited to, trash, paper, leaves, dead foliage,
etc. Raking of the beds and lawns as needed. Contractor shall repair any damage to the
grass or beds damaged during their operations.
5.1.14 Snow Removal:
The School District of the City of Saginaw uses a two inch rule during the winter months.
The district does not begin plowing until a minimum of two inches of snow has fallen. No
plowing of parking lots will be allowed when employee’s vehicles are present. Contractor
shall adjust the hours of employees during snow days to minimize overtime. All plowing
shall occur during evening hours on school days. When the superintendent of schools has
chosen to close school due to inclement weather, the snow crew may plow during the
daytime hours, realizing there may be employees present. The contractor will be held liable
for any damage to district property and employee’s vehicles.
5.2 SUMMER MONTHS:
During the months of June, July and August (this period may be extended due to climate), all
ornamental trees and shrubs shall be inspected for pests, fungus, rust and other blights that may