Brightview Landscape Services Inc NPSA City Facilities Landscape 20230918

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i. The Contractor shall perform spraying on City properties to prevent weed growth. Spraying shall consist of (1) use of a pre-emergent herbicide to prevent weed growth during the growing season following application, and (2) use of a systematic herbicide to kill re-growth and/or summer weeds. ii. At the City’s discretion and request, dye may be used to denote areas that have been sprayed. (Blue dye may be used with the City’s permission and the strength must be low enough so that it’s barely noticeable to the trained eye. Normally in high traffic areas dye is not preferred but there are situations when it may be required.) iii. Chemicals with a low, non-offensive odor are required to be used. iv. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to apply herbicides as necessary to keep all properties appropriately free of weeds throughout the year. v. Weeds shall be sprayed and removed prior to them reaching a maximum height or diameter of two (2) inches. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to control summer weeds such as, but not limited to: Russian thistle, puncture vine, morning glory, anise, kikuyu grass, and Bermuda grass. It is also the Contractor’s responsibility to control perennial and/or woody plants such as but not limited to: blackberry and coyote brush. vi. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to determine the most appropriate times of year to apply herbicides. vii. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to independently monitor all contract areas and perform touch-up spraying. Monitoring shall at a minimum include a weekly physical inspection of all spray areas. Touch-up spraying shall be required at any time that weed growth occurs. Thirty (30) days after application, if any weeds remain, Contractor shall remove by hand or have a second application applied at Contractor’s cost. viii. The Contractor shall use the necessary equipment in order to accomplish the work in a satisfactory manner. The Contractor shall arrange operations so that the herbicides will not be distributed beyond the limit of property sprayed. The Contractor shall apply the herbicides using nozzles and pressure necessary for a proper application. ix. The Contractor shall supply water for the chemical mix. No reclaimed water may be utilized. Well water from City Parks is encouraged for use for spraying at no extra cost. (Washington Manor, San Leandro Ball Park, Thrasher, Cherry Grove, Siempre Verde and Halcyon Parks) x. Care must be taken to prevent drift both above ground and through the soil. Low pressure is encouraged. If any plant material or grass dies as a result of drift on City or private property, the die back must be restored by the contractor at no extra cost. g) The materials used by the Contractor must be of such composition and of sufficient strength to kill weeds. The chemicals used shall not be toxic or harmful in any manner to animals or human beings when used in prescribed manner. h) The materials used shall not harm desirable vegetation such as trees or turf. Exhibit A Page 42 of 55 DocuSign Envelope ID: FBE0D324-5B4D-413D-B3D7-9F9F4584939A