Landscaping Services

2026-11-03

Preseason Cleanup : Preseason shall be defined as the month ( s ) of February and / or March , weather dependent . Work shall be completed no later than APRIL 1st , unless otherwise approved by City representative ( s ). Preseason cleanup includes the cuttingback of ornamental grasses and any other perennial plants remaining from end - of - season cleanup , mowing / trimming back liriope groundcover , removing all sticks , twigs , leaves , trash , weeds , and other unwanted plant material from / within the landscaped areas ; edging beds and applying mulch ; thinning , reduction and renewal / rejuvenation pruning of shrubs as needed or specified by City staff . • Mulch Application ( preseason )– Mulch shall be applied to Parks landscaped beds and all Parks trees less than 4 ” caliper ( approx . 600 trees ). Preseason mulch application shall include spade - cut bed edging , application of dyed brown mulch in a volume sufficient to maintain a 2 - 3 ” mulch layer , and application of pre - emergent herbicide ( applied per manufactures instructions ). Pre - emergent herbicide shall not be used in beds containing plants that may be harmed by such application , or in beds where reseeding is desired . - Wydown Blvd Specific Instructions o Preseason application of mulch to all landscaped beds and to all trees on Wydown Blvd median ( approx . 240 trees ), including application of preemergent herbicide . • Pruning – Only staff that has been trained and demonstrate competency in proper pruning techniques shall perform pruning tasks . Shrubs shall be pruned to retain their natural shape , to promote bloom , and to meet accepted horticultural practices . All plant and woody material are to be pruned in a manner to provide a neat , natural appearance . Monthly Bed Maintenance : Contractor will be expected to remove weeds and noxious vegetation from landscape beds once per month during the season ( April through October , inclusive ). Weed species that cannot be controlled with physical removal shall be cut flush with mulch and treated with an appropriate herbicide per label instructions ( for example , nutsedge shall be treated with sedgehammer , or appropriate substitute ). Contractor must have a Missouri Pesticide Applicator ’ s License to administer all grounds chemicals . Pruning shrubs to maintain height and aesthetics will also be included as needed during monthly maintenance . Spent or dead blooms , including stems , declining foliage and plant debris shall be removed to encourage continued blooming and maintain a neat appearance . Dead or damaged portions of plants shall be removed whenever possible . • Wydown Blvd Specific instructions Once a month cleanup of all landscape beds and monthly weeding of all tree rings on Wydown Blvd median within the City of Clayton April through October Postseason Bed Maintenance : Postseason bed maintenance shall start in November and shall include bed cleanup AND mulch application . Weather permitting , all postseason work shall be completed by December 15 . • Bed cleanup shall include the removal of any remaining annual vegetation , weeds , debris , trash , leaves , or other browned , dormant vegetation • Upon completion of final bed cleanup , beds shall be top - dressed with dyed brown mulch to maintain an aesthetically pleasing landscape throughout winter • Wydown Blvd Specific instructions : o Postseason cleanup shall include all landscape beds on Wydown Blvd median in November Disposal of organic debris : Disposal of organic debris shall be the responsibility of the contractor . No debris may be disposed of onsite without the expressed permission of the Superintendent of Parks . Trash and Litter : All non - organic trash and litter shall be collected and disposed of by the contractor in trash containers within the park . Any non - organic trash and litter too large to fit in onsite trash containers must be removed and disposed of properly by the contractor . Reporting : On the Friday following the conclusion of each work phase ( preseason cleanup , mulch application , monthly bed cleaning , post season cleanup ) a comprehensive report shall be provided to the Superintendent of Parks , Horticulturist , and City Forester via email . REPORTING SHALL BE REQUIRED FOR TIMELY PAYMENT PROCESSING . Bid Alternates : o Include an hourly fee for additional work that might include planting , watering or additional bed maintenance . o Application of mulch to additional Public Works commongrounds , to include approx . 395 tree rings and approx . 1530 sq yds of beds

Missouri

2026-04-29