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k) Pre-Emergent Applications (in non-turf areas): Where appropriate pre-emergent shall be <br />applied before winter rains. This must be done to help reduce the need for multiple <br />applications of additional pesticides to the site and avoid the use of power tools to knock <br />down weeds. Contractor shall advise City when the pre emergent is scheduled to be <br />applied. Use of irrigation systems may be used. <br /> <br />l) To enforce the most effective weed abatement program, the City will compensate for <br />weed abatement services as a bundled part of the monthly service fee proposed by the <br />Contractors and not as a per application fee. <br /> <br />m) Extra Work for broad leaf spraying/overseed will be calculated as Per Square Foot <br />depending on the type of treatment needed. The contractor shall be compensated once <br />for the service regardless of how many treatments are needed. <br /> <br />n) To that end, it is highly recommended that the Contractor utilize BMP’s and highly <br />effective measures for weed abatement to ensure compliance with the standards and <br />specifications in this RFP. <br /> <br /> <br />603 Mowing Weed Areas – Non Irrigated Areas <br /> <br />(a) Mowing shall be performed as directed by the City. Weeds will be mowed with a flail <br />(Self Mulching) mower to a maximum height of 2”. <br /> <br />(b) It is the intention of this specification to provide for mulching as would be furnished by a <br />Self Mulching Mower so that no grass or stubble shall exceed 2” in height. Weeds shall <br />be removed from against fences, trees, and other obstructions. If the City determines that <br />mowing practices or the condition of the weeds does not provide adequate mulching, the <br />Contractor is to remove the mulched weeds. <br /> <br />(c) The Contractor shall sweep sidewalks and roadways of plant material after cutting to <br />maintain a clean, neat condition. <br /> <br />(d) After equipment is used in a weed abatement area that equipment must be cleaned, and <br />mower decks must be washed prior to mowing turf. <br /> <br />604 Herbicide Application – Turf Maintenance <br /> <br />a) Utilize IPM/BMPs to encourage a strong turf management program and minimize the use <br />of herbicides. General use classified pesticides will be used for turf and ornamental <br />applications. Applications will be made to maximize the use of the herbicide while <br />minimizing the exposure to the public <br />b) In accordance with the City’s sustainability goals, apply integrated pest management best <br />practices <br />Exhibit A <br />24 <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 88C7DA92-A192-4D3B-8C30-0528956DCD71