Landscape Services For Pa State Archives

2026-11-03

The Pennsylvania State Archives ( PSA ) is a building owned by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission ( PHMC ) that maintains the historically valuable records of the Commonwealth and is accessible to the public four days a week . Located in the block bounded by North 6th , Hamilton , North 7th and Harris Streets , the lot contains approximately 30 , 000 sf of landscaping . This includes a variety of landscape and hardscape elements including large planting beds , a raised planter , a fenced area , and a large lawn that is regularly maintained . As a state building , the grounds must maintain a neat and well - groomed appearance . The PSA is seeking a vendor to maintain the grounds by providing the following landscaping services from April through the end of the mowing season in the same calendar year . Vendor must provide all labor , materials , supplies , and equipment to provide this work to the PSA . Services to be provided : Weed Control - planters and other landscaped areas • At least bi - weekly , inspect all areas around the building including all planters , fenced - in areas , and other landscaped areas , and remove intrusive plant life that was not planted by design . • Weeds may be controlled by using chemical weed control in certain areas , as long as desired plants , shrubs , and other pre - existing plantings are not affected . • Alternatively , or additionally , weeds may be pulled by hand . • Alternatively , or additionally , string trimming may be used to control weeds ; however , care should also be taken to avoid damaging or destroying flowers , shrubbery , structures , or other obstacles . • Clean up and haul away any weeds or other debris that are removed and maintain areas that have already been cleaned of weeds / debris . Mulching • Inspect mulched areas and replace or add mulch as needed to maintain 3 - inch layer . Trimming • Trim trees , bushes and plants that are overgrown . No excessive removal shall be acceptable if the damage will harm or destroy the designed landscaping . If a plant is destroyed due to excessive removal , vendor will replace plant at the vendor ’ s expense . Leaf & Debris Cleanup • Clean up leaves , sticks and other debris after a weather event . Disposal • Disposal of weeds , trimmings , and other debris . All removed items must be disposed of in accordance with local , state , and federal regulations . Spring Cleanup • Cleanup of all leaves , sticks and other debris will be done at least once , before weeding or spreading of mulch . Must be completed by May 1st . If the contract has not been fully executed by May 1st , the spring cleanup should be completed as soon as possible after execution . Fall Cleanup • Cleanup of all leaves , sticks , and other debris will be done at least once , immediately after the mowing season is concluded . Fall cleanup will occur no later than November 15th .

Pennsylvania

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