Detailed Specifications

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

STREET TREE PLANTING

FOR

(HOA or property management company)

1.SCOPE OF WORK: To provide all supervision, material, labor, equipment, service, operations, and expertise required to deliver, locate, plant, and guarantee landscape trees in (HOA Name) property as specified herein.Contractor has responsibility to:

A.Furnish, transport, and plant trees.

B.Reserve work space along streets, if applicable.

C.Contact the Utilities Protection Service to mark utilities prior to planting.

D.Excavate soil, plant trees, backfill, and water.

E.Furnish and place mulch.

F.Remove excess material and clean up site.

G.Guarantee trees for one year and make appropriate replacement planting.

H.Keep work site safe at all times.

I.Any work incidental to above.

2.DEFINITIONS:

A.Reference: Reference to any other specifications or standards means the latest revision in effect on date of invitation to bid. This set of specifications governs when disagreement with a reference specification occurs.

B.Specified: Means specified in the invitation to bid and/or order or contract.

C.American Association of Nurserymen (AAN) Standards: Nursery stock standards of AAN and published as A.N.S.I. Z60.1. By this reference, these standards are made an official part of this contract and are on file at the XXXX office.

D.ANSI A300: The most current revision of the American National Standard - "Standard Practices for Trees, Shrubs and Other Woody Plant Maintenance" which apply to pruning done under this contract. By this reference, these standards are made an official part of this contract and are on file at the XXXX office.

E.Contractor: Is a company that earns the majority of its annual revenue from planting or maintaining trees and/or shrubbery and whose experience and expertise in tree planting can be verified by references.

3.MATERIALS SPECIFICATIONS:

Mention of any product name neither constitutes an endorsement of that product nor excludes the use of similar products meeting specifications.

A.Nursery Stock: May be balled-and-burlapped or plants grown in containers. All trees healthy, vigorous, and well grown, showing evidence of proper root and top pruning, single-trunked, high-branched specimens suitable for use along streets. All trees 2-inch caliper unless otherwise noted to the right of tree name. All trees grown at least one year in a currently active nursery meeting the following requirements for location: Seedgrown stock not more than 100 miles south of {city} and not more than 300 miles north of {city};cultivated varieties not more than 500 miles south of {city}and not more than 500 miles north of {city};all plants meet AAN standards for top grade; label attached to each tree at nursery indicating botanical name and common name;labels remain on trees for one year; and (HOA or property management company) has final approval of species or variety used and nursery from which trees are obtained.

B.Root Balls and Burlap: Ball shape and size conform to AAN standards. Only rottable burlap and rottable rope permitted. Root balls adequately protected at all times from sun, heat, freezing, and drying. (HOA or property management company)will reject any cracked or manufactured root balls. Container stock is acceptable if it conforms to AAN standards and its size equals or exceeds 2-inch caliper.

C.Mulch: Rough wood chips or processed mulch is acceptable.

D.Plant Watering Aid: Product such as Hydrogel A1000, Soil Moist, Supersorb C, or TerraSorb shall be incorporated as per label direction into all backfill. Contractor provides copy of label and manufacturer's directions for product chosen at the time the list of nursery suppliers is submitted to (HOA or property management company).

4.WORK PROCEDURES:

A.Source of Supply: By {date}, successful bidder or Contractor submits in writing to (HOA or property management company)complete and detailed information concerning the source of supply for each item of plant material specified in the planting list. Plant watering aid information (3D) to be submitted at this time.

B.Tree Location: Before nursery orders are finalized, (HOA or property management company)and Contractor lay out location of all planting holes with suitable marks direction.

C.Underground Utilities: Contractor ensures that underground gas, electric, water, telephone, cable television, telecommunication, sewer, and all other such underground utility lines are marked by respective agency or company at least 48 working hours before planting.

D.Tree Location Adjustment: After underground utilities have been marked, a follow-up inspection is performed by Contractor or (HOA or property management company)to adjust tree locations and to obtain final counts of trees to be planted on association property.

E.Delivery: Trees transported and hauled with adequate protection. Trees covered with tarpaulin during transit or transported in closed truck. Trees in leaf sprayed before shipping with "Wiltpruf" or other antidessicant.(HOA or property management company)reserves the right to reject trees improperly shipped.

F.Planting Holes: Ground out with Vermeer-type stump grinder or Ditch-Witch type trencher as specified in Part 4, B, "Tree Location". Ground to a diameter of 24 inches or more than rootball diameter. Depth should be no greater than depth of rootball. Ground with vertical, rough sides and flat, rough bottom. Ground only on day tree is planted.Augers not allowed. With (HOA or property management company) permission, hand digging may be done in areas with utility conflicts such as street light wires. Contractor makes all holes safe until tree is planted and mulched.

H.Precautions During Digging: When subsurface utilities are encountered, Contractor immediately calls: 1) Controlling agency or company, 2) (HOA or property management company) {phone}. Contractor, at his expense, restores to original condition all structures, facilities, and other property damaged by his company's work.

I.Surplus Excavation: Removed and disposed of by Contractor at his expense.

J.Planting Procedure: Containers removed before placing tree in hole. Wire baskets may be left on root ball, but must be cut to a horizontal ring to eliminate possibility of wire becoming a tripping or puncture hazard. All ropes, twine, and strapping material removed from job site. Burlap on top of root ball cut off and removed from job site. Sides of burlap cut in at least 10 places around the ball to encourage outward growth of roots. Trees placed at same depth as in nursery or up to two (2) inches higher than that level. Tree trunks kept vertical in all directions.

K.Root Pruning: Ends of broken or damaged roots over 1/4 inch in diameter pruned with a clean cut, removing only injured portion.

L.Backfill: Planting holes backfilled with shredded or pulverized soil ground out from planting holes and mixed properly with plant watering aid. Backfill tamped lightly as it is placed into hole to eliminate air pockets.

M.Top Pruning & Wound Treatment: Pruning done to make trees shapely and typical of species. Pruning done according to Part 3.5 (Young Tree Pruning) of ANSI A300 Standards. Accidental damage during planting not great enough to warrant branch removal or tree replacement promptly traced according to recognized horticultural practices. No wound dressing used.

N.Mulching: Mulch placed loosely around trees within 24 hours after planting to uniform depth of two (2) to four (4) inches and a diameter of four (4) feet where possible. Mulch shall not be placed directly against tree trunks.

O.Watering: Done thoroughly to settle backfill within 24 hours after all backfill is in place.

P.Wrapping and Staking: Trees are neither wrapped nor staked, unless specified by (HOA or property management company) during the guarantee period. All staking and guying done to NAA standards. If sunscald or borers are noted, trees are wrapped. Trunk and wrapping treated with an EPA approved borer spray. Wrapping is crinkle kraft tree wrapping paper tied in five (5) locations with rottable twine. At the direction of (HOA or property management company), stakes and wrapping are removed by Contractor. Contractor bears the cost of wrapping and staking.

Q.Supervision: Contractor consults with (HOA or property management company) concerning details and scheduling of all work. Contractor has a competent person in charge of work at all times to whom the (HOA or property management company) may issue directions and who is authorized to accept and act upon such directives.

5.INSPECTIONS:

A.PLANTING INSPECTION: (HOA or property management company), at its discretion, inspects planting operations or temporarily stored trees.

B.GUARANTEE PERIOD INSPECTION: (HOA or property management company)inspects planting work to verify completion and begin guarantee period. .

C.FINAL INSPECTION: At end of guarantee period, (HOA or property management company) inspects trees to determine final acceptance. Contractor requests this inspection in writing at least ten (10) days before its scheduled date.

D.OTHER INSPECTIONS: (HOA or property management company)reserves right to inspect on-site work at any time without notice.

6.GUARANTEE:

Contractor guarantees that all plants remain alive and healthy until the end of a one (1)-year guarantee period. During the guarantee period, Contractor immediately removes, then replaces, during the next appropriate planting season, as specified, and at his expense, any dead trees and any trees, that in the opinion of the (HOA or property management company), have become unhealthy or unsightly or have lost their natural shape due to dead branches, improper pruning or maintenance, or any other cause due to the Contractor's negligence, or weather conditions. Contractor straightens and guys if necessary any leaning trees, bearing the entire cost. Guy wires, stakes, and wrapping are removed by Contractor after the next growing season. Each replacement tree is guaranteed in a like manner for one year from the date the replacement tree is planted.

At (HOA or property management company)discretion, Contractor, following these specifications, replaces any plant killed or damaged beyond repair by vandals, vehicular accident, or other causes beyond Contractor's control. (HOA or property management company) will bear cost of these replacements at specified bid rate.

7.REJECTION: Contractor disposes of, at his own expense, any tree rejected by the (HOA or property management company).

REFERENCES (MUST BE FILLED IN FOR BID TO BE VALID)

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DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SMALL TREE MAINTENANCE

FOR

(HOA or property management company)

1.SCOPE OF WORK: One company to provide all labor, supervision, equipment, services, and expertise required to perform small tree maintenance on specified trees on (HOA Name) property as specified herein. Work consists of arboricultural care of trees primarily between 2 and 6 inches in diameter. Work to be performed by a contractor which earns a majority of its annual revenue by performing landscape and tree service work, and which shall be qualified by reference and past experience demonstrating employees are highly trained and skilled in all phases of arboricultural work, such as pruning, watering liquid fertilization, guying, mulching, and replanting, and have familiarity with tree service work standards of the National Arborist Association (NAA) and safety and pruning standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

2.STANDARDS:

A.NAA STANDARDS - The most current revision of the National Arborist Association Standards for Pruning of Shade Trees, Guying of Shade Trees, Fertilizing Shade and Ornamental Trees, and Pesticide Application Operations.

B.ANSI A300 - The most current revision of the American National Standard - "Standard Practices for Trees, Shrubs and Other Woody Plant Maintenance" which apply to pruning done under this contract.

C.ANSI Z133.1 - The most current revision of the American National Standards for Tree Care Operations - Safety.

ITEM 1 - PRUNING

Contractor will be assigned to prune trees less than 6 inches in diameter in specific areas of the property. These trees have normally been planted within the last 2 to 6 years.

Pruning conforms to ANSI A300 Standards - Part 3.5 (Young Tree Pruning). Pruning includes removal of all basal sprouts and any weeds, brush, or vines growing within 2 feet of the tree’s trunk. The (HOA or property management company) may direct Contractor to prune trees to maintain or establish clearance for sidewalks, lights, signs, buildings, or other association installations.Standards for street and sidewalk clearance are 14 and 8 feet, respectively, or in the case of small trees, up to half the tree’s height. Such work must be balanced with the desire to maintain the character and health of the tree. Hand pruning tools and saws are to be used on trees. No power saws are permitted. All tools are cleaned after work on each tree. Basal or sucker sprouts, after being removed, will be treated with a sprout-inhibiting product supplied at Contractor’s expense.

Contractor is required to clean up site and dispose of all debris. Site clean-up must be completed within 2 hours after completion of each pruning. The site is left as clean or cleaner than pre-work conditions as soon as possible.

ITEM 2 - WATERING

Depending upon climatic conditions as determined by the (HOA or property management company), Contractor waters all small trees in specified areas using a deep root feeder device at 3 or 4 locations around each tree at a depth of 18 inches, applying 20 gallons per tree, or with an approved slow-watering bag. Contractor may be assigned to water trees with 48-hour notice and shall water at least 10 trees before the 48 hours elapsed.

ITEMS 3 & 4 - LIQUID FERTILIZATION

All small trees in assigned areas are fertilized using a slow-release liquid fertilizer (30-10-7), following the square foot method described in the NAA Standards. Fertilization will only take place during the tree's dormant period, usually October through March, or at the (HOA or property management company) discretion. Contractor supplies label and instruction sheet to the (HOA or property management company) within 10 days of signing this contract for advance approval of materials and methods.

ITEM 5 - TREE SUPPORT

Contractor may be called upon to reset and stake, guy, and/or wrap or install trunk guards on specific trees or remove old tree supports as assigned. Contractor supplies all materials and performs all work to NAA Standards within as little as 48 hours of time notification is provided by the (HOA or property management company).

ITEM 6 - MULCHING

Contractor will be assigned to mulch trees less than 6inches in diameter. Trees will be mulched by uniformly placing mulch around trees to a diameter of 4feet where possible and to a depth of 6inches for rough wood chips and no more than 2inches for processed hardwood bark mulch products. Mulch shall not be placed directly against trunk. The (HOA or property management company) reserves the right to reject mulch of poor quality.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

LARGE TREE MAINTENANCE

FOR

(HOA or property management company)

I.Scope of Work

To provide all labor, supervision, equipment, services, and expertise necessary to perform landscape tree maintenance work on specified trees on (HOA Name) property as specified herein. Since this work is of a potentially dangerous nature, and requires special expertise, it is to be performed by a contractor that derives a majority of its annual income from arboricultural work and whose employees are highly trained and skilled in all phases of tree service work. Contractors must have been in business for at least five years. The (HOA or property management company) will require proof of Contractor's involvement in tree service work. The contractor has the responsibility to:

A. Remove or prune designated trees.

B. Reserve work space along any public streets.

C. Grind out stump when tree is to be removed.

D. Remove excess material and clean up site.

E. Guarantee that specifications be met.

F. Keep work site safe at all times.

G. any work incidental to above

II.Definitions

A.Reference: Reference to any other specifications or standards means the latest revision in effect on date of invitation to bid. This set of specifications governs when disagreement with a reference specification occurs.

B.Specified: Means specified in the invitation to bid.

C. ANSI Z-133: American Standard of Tree Worker Safety.

D. ANSI A300: Standard Practices for Trees, Shrubs, and Other Woody Plant Maintenance.

E. (HOA or property management company)Administrator: The (HOA or property management company) representative who will administer the technical aspects of this tree pruning and removal contract. The (HOA or property management company) administrator for this contract is: XXX, title.

F. Contractor: A company that earns the majority of its annual revenue from pruning and maintaining trees. Contractor must employ an ISA Certified Arborist and/or a Certified Tree Worker, who is on each job site at all times.

III.Work Procedures

1. Equipment: All bidders must have in their possession or available to them by formal agreement at the time of bidding: trucks, devices, chippers, hand tools, aerial and other equipment, and supplies which are necessary to perform the work as outlined in these specifications. The (HOA or property management company) may inspect such equipment or agreements prior to the awarding of a contract.

1. Tree Location: Work limited to trees located on (HOA or property management company) -owned property. All work under this contract shall be assigned by supplying the Contractor with a list of trees that have been marked with blue paint for priority pruning or red paint if tree is to be removed. The (HOA or property management company) reserves the right to change, add, or delete areas or quantities to be pruned or removed as it deems to be in its best interest. Pruning and removal operations will commence no later than thirty (30) days after the contract has been awarded. The Contractor will be responsible for notifying the appropriate utility authority before removing trees growing in the utility wires. Contractor will be responsible for any damage to utilities during the removal or pruning process.
2. Supervision: Contractor consults with the (HOA or property management company) concerning details of scheduling of all work. Contractor has a competent person in charge of his work at all times to whom the (HOA or property management company) may issue directives and who shall accept and act upon such directives. Failure for the supervisor to act on said directives shall be sufficient cause to give notice that the Contractor is in default of contract unless such directives would create potential personal injury of safety hazards. The (HOA or property management company) requires a Certified Arborist on the job site at all times, and requires the Arborist’s certification number in this bid.

D. Inspections: The (HOA or property management company) inspects work at its discretion. Immediate correction of any work not done to industry standards as noted by the (HOA or property management company) will be communicated to the contractor and will be performed by the contractor at no additional expense to the (HOA or property management company).