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nitrogen, phosphoric acid, potash, and other necessary micronutrients as needed <br /> to keep turf, trees, and shrubs in a healthy and vigorous growing condition. <br /> Any tree stakes, tree ties, and/or guy wires needing replacement shall be replaced <br /> with new materials as per the City Standard Contract Drawings, at the expense of <br /> the Contractor. <br /> Pest Management <br /> All landscaped areas shall be maintained free of disease and harmful insects <br /> without compensation beyond the base bid. <br /> The City of San Leandro seeks to control pests without harming non-target <br /> organisms, or negatively affecting air and water quality and public health. The <br /> Contractor shall give preference to reasonably available non-pesticide <br /> alternatives when conducting pest management activities on City property and <br /> public right-of-ways. Chemical controls should only be applied when monitoring <br /> indicates that preventative and non-chemical methods are not keeping pests <br /> below acceptable levels. When pesticides are required, the least toxic and the <br /> least persistent pesticide that will provide adequate pest control is applied. <br /> Pesticides should not be applied on a prescheduled basis. <br /> The Contractor shall conduct pest management activities in conformance with the <br /> City's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policy when controlling pests. IPM uses <br /> cultural, mechanical, physical, and biological control methods before using <br /> pesticides. Contractor may be required to obtain IPM certification and <br /> demonstrate the implementation of IPM techniques if mandated by the San <br /> Francisco Bay Area Regional Water Quality Control Board. <br /> Litter and Leaves <br /> Prior to mowing, all litter is to be removed from turf by the contractor and properly <br /> disposed of. In addition, litter, trash, leaves, clippings, and other debris shall be <br /> removed from the work sites a minimum of once per week or unless otherwise <br /> specified, more often to maintain a neat and clean appearance (Civic Center to <br /> be cleaned each Monday and Thursday by power blowers or vacuums). Green <br /> Waste cannot be landfilled per Alameda County regulation and must be properly <br /> recycled at an authorized transfer station or composting facility. Litter that is <br /> recyclable must be recycled. <br /> All excess material shall become the property of the Contractor to be legally <br /> disposed of as Contractor sees fit. The City of San Leandro will not reimburse the <br /> contractor for any disposal fees incurred. <br /> Public Safety <br /> RFP 55025 CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Page 68 of 70 <br />