Grounds Maintenance

2026-11-03

 The vendor shall be responsible for providing the options listed below . If the vendor is unable to do so , please provide equivalent alternatives that meet the following minimum general requirements :  Contractor shall provide the following services upon each scheduled maintenance cycle : All litter and debris shall be removed before other services begin . Grounds Maintenance shall include mowing , trimming , edging , removal of excessive clippings and power blowing or sweeping all hard surfaces . Chemical edging may be used with prior approval from the City ’ s project area inspector . Chemical applications must be applied by an Oklahoma licensed Certified Applicator or a Service Technician working under the supervision of a Certified Applicator . Service definitions are attached .  The Contractor must take all appropriate measures to ensure the safety of the citizens during each Grounds Maintenance cycle . Contractor must supply a list of all types of equipment that will be used to perform the Grounds Maintenance . All equipment used must maintain deflector guards to reduce the risk of flying debris .  It shall be mandatory that a review of the project area be conducted prior to the beginning of the first maintenance cycle . The successful contractor and the designated City inspector shall attend such a review . The review of the project area will outline which sections , if not all , of the project area will have Grounds Maintenance services provided to it .  The contractor must make all attempts not to damage any plant material . The City reserves the right to liquidate damages that are incurred by the contractors during the maintenance cycle . Tree damages will be liquidated as follows : $ 100 . 00 for slightly damaged trees , which is damage that may heal ; and $ 200 . 00 for badly damaged trees which in the opinion of the Horticulture Section may eventually contribute to the death of the tree . Liquidated damages in the amount prescribed will be paid to the City by the contractor , or deducted from any payments due the contractor , or subject to claim by the City under provisions of public liability , property damage insurance policy in effect .

Oklahoma

2026-04-08