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3. The Contractor shall sweep sidewalks and roadways of plant material after <br /> cutting to maintain a clean, neat condition. <br /> Material <br /> The Contractor shall supply all new and replacement material for all new <br /> construction or replacements necessary as per City Standard Construction <br /> Drawings. All replacements, whether due to disease, pest infestation or Contractor <br /> negligence shall be Contractor responsibility and considered part of the bid item <br /> without separate payment made therefore. <br /> Fertilizers shall conform to the California Food and Agricultural Code. Commercial <br /> fertilizers shall be complete fertilizers furnishing the required percentages of <br /> 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 /> Litter, trash, leaves, clippings, and other debris shall be removed from the work sites <br /> once per week or unless otherwise specified, more often to maintain a neat and <br /> RFP 55026 CITYWIDE MEDIAN MAINTENANCE Page 62 of 75 <br />