REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FACILITIES MANAGMENT ...

occur. Sprays shall be applied as needed to minimize these blights. Mature, non-ornamental trees
and trees on municipal right-of–ways are not to be treated except at the facilities’ request.
5.3 FALL MONTHS
Raking of lawn and beds as needed, leaf removal shall be performed after all the leaves fall from
deciduous trees by October 20 (may be adjusted due to climate).
5.4 PRIORITY LOCATIONS:
All athletic areas defined are high priority. All other areas are general priority.
5.5 CHEMICALS & CONSUMABLES:
The Contractor is responsible for the purchase of all necessary chemicals and consumable
materials. All consumable materials used, whether they are liquid or solid, must be approved for
use by the Director of Facility Services or his/her designee. All School District and Contractor
personnel must have access to all current MSDS’s and control numbers, where applicable, at all
times. Consumables must be used in conjunction with the manufacturer’s directions, and all
applicable EPA rules must be adhered to.
Chemicals may be stored on School District property in pre-designated areas.
Contractor is to follow all manufacturer guidelines, MSDS, warning labels, and all local, state &
federal rules and guidelines in the application of all chemicals. All MSDS are to be provided to the
Director of Facility Services of The School District of the City of Saginaw or his/her designee.
Contractor should take special care in not allowing chemicals to flow into any waste water drains.
Contractor shall be held responsible for any fertilizer, weed killers, etc that may be found in
waterways. This must and will include any fines incurred by The School District of the City of
Saginaw.
5.6 EQUIPMENT:
Refer to Section 4.19 for District furnished equipment. All grounds equipment will be supplied by
The School District of the City of Saginaw. The Contractor will set aside $30,000.00 each year of
the contract for the purchase of new equipment to fulfill this contract. No equipment purchase will
be allowed without the written approval of the Director of Facility Services. Any unused portion of
the equipment fund will be returned to the School District.
Contractor vehicles provided must have the provider’s name clearly visible on the sides of the
vehicle. All Contractor vehicles must have appropriate operating lighting, safety lighting and reverse
warning noise indicator.
5.7 PROOF OF EXECUTION AND INSPECTION:
The Contractor is obligated to provide proof of execution for the maintenance program and is
obligated to keep detailed records of services performed. A detailed and signed proof of
performance sheet must accompany each invoice. Such records shall be available for inspection by
The School District of the City of Saginaw at any given time
5.8 EXPECTATIONS:
Contractor must make this location their top priority. Landscaping must be maintained at all times.
The Contractor will spot repair small damaged grassy areas. Large damaged areas that require
hydro seeding will be done only after a PO is issued by the School District. If the damage is
reoccurring on a regular basis, the Contractor is to notify the Director of Facility Services, who will
see if there is a way to prevent/minimize ongoing damage.
Contractor will be responsible for the collection of any waste material created in landscaping or site
operations at the site. Waste, including any greenery, shall be collected and disposed of in an
environmentally safe manner; Contractor shall be responsible for any waste hauling or dumping