HomeMy Public PortalAbout1999 Agreeement Letter dated July 28.tifGorgeous Lawns and Gardens, Inc.
Department of Finance and Administrative Services
Village Countzl
Joe I Rasco, Mayor
Gregory C Han, Vice Mayor
Scott Bass
Martha Fdez-Leo❑ Broucek
Alan H Fein
Mortimer Fried
Robert Oldakowski
Director
Thomas N Zannis, CPA
Mr. Jesus Rodriguez, President
Gorgeous Lawns and Gardens ihc.
19495 S.W. 210 Street
Miami, FL 33133
RE: Letter Renewal Agreement
Dear Mr. Rodriguez:
July 28, 1999
Please be advised I am renewing our landscape maintenance agreement dated September 1, 1997 and
ending September 30, 1999 between your firm and the Village. The renewal is in accordance with
section III, paragraph (b) which authorizes the 1997 agreement to be renewed for one (1) additional,
two (2) year term. Part II of the bid specifications dated May 9, 1997 also addresses this issue.
The renewal is effective October 1, 1999 and the contract ends October 31, 2001. The Village has the
right of thirty (30) day termination of this letter renewal agreement. The contractor recognizes that the
contract does not have a mutual right of termination. Please see section III (C). A copy of the 1997
contract and the landscape maintenance specifications are attached and made part of this two (2) year
letter renewal agreement. Thank you.
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Accepted:
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es ' o. ri _uez, rest. / L 1997 Landscape Maintenance Specifications
2. 1997 Contract
Very truly your ,
I
ainuel issig
illage Manager
85 West McIntyre Street • Key Biscayne, Florida 33149 • (305) 365-5511 • Fax (305) 365-8936
LANDSCAPE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this
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day of September,
1997, by and between GORGEOUS LAWNS AND GARDENS, INC., a Florida
corporation (the "Contractor") and the VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA (the "Village").
WHEREAS, pursuant to bids submitted on July 16, 1997, in
response to detailed specifications, the Village Council has
awarded this Landscape Services Agreement (the "Agreement") to
Contractor in accordance with the Landscape Maintenance
Specifications (the "Specifications") prepared by O'Leary Design
Associates, P.A., as revised on May 9, 1997, as kept on file in the
office of the Village Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned parties desire to enter into this
Agreement to implement the bid, as awarded by the Village Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE COVENANTS AND
PROVISIONS HEREOF, THE PARTIES DO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
I. Obligations Of The Contractor.
(A) During the term of this Agreement, the Contractor
shall perform in a satisfactory and timely manner each and
every of the services and tasks as described in the
Specifications. Further, the Contractor understands and
acknowledges that the services to be provided by Contractor to
Village pursuant to this Agreement are reasonably regarded by
Village as crucial to the unique aesthetic features of the
Village and that the Village must have a continued level of
confidence in the performance of such services to its
satisfaction.
(B) During the term of this Agreement, the Contractor
shall abide by and comply with each and every of the
obligations and duties imposed upon the Contractor by the
Specifications, as if set forth at length herein.
II. Obligations Of The Village.
(A) In accordance with the bid awarded by the Village
Council, during the term hereof, as compensation for services
provided in accordance with this Agreement, the Village shall
pay Contractor a total annual compensation of $99,967.00, for
each year of the term hereof, payable in equal monthly
installments of $8,330.58, pursuant to monthly invoices from
Contractor. Such invoices shall be billed by Contractor on
the 5th of each month for service provided in the immediately
previous month.
(B) Additional compensation shall be payable by Village
for additional services requested by Village in accordance
with the prices bid pursuant to item no. 15 through and
including item no. 34 of the Contractor's bid. The bid is on
file in the Office of the Village Clerk. Any such services
shall be billed in Contractor's monthly invoice. Nothing in
this Agreement shall preclude the Village, at its discretion,
from utilizing other firms for any such additional services.
III. Term Of Agreement.
(A) The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of
two years commencing on October 1, 1997, and expiring on
September 30, 1999 (the "Initial Term") .
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(B) The parties may mutually agree to renew this
Agreement for additional one year terms beyond the Initial
Term. Any such yearly renewal is subject to the written
approval of the Village Manager of Village.
(C) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs A and
B above, the Village may terminate this Agreement, in its sole
discretion, at any time, during the Initial Term or during any
renewal period, upon thirty (30) days advance written notice
to the Contractor. The Village's right of termination shall
be exercised by the Village Manager and shall be at the sole
discretion of the Manager. Contractor recognizes that
Contractor does not have a mutual right of termination and
agrees and acknowledges that other covenants of this Agreement
provide consideration for this provision.
(D) In the event of termination of this Agreement by
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Village pursuant to paragraph (C) above, Village shall pay
Contractor compensation solely up to the date of the monthly
installment due under Section 2(A) above and shall not have
any further obligation to compensate Contractor.
IV. General Provisions.
(A) The Specifications constitute a part of this
Agreement.
(B) This Agreement shall not be assignable by the
Contractor.
(C) This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of Florida. Venue for any litigation
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hereunder shall be in Dade County, Florida.
(D) The parties hereby agree that this is the entire
agreement between the parties. This Agreement cannot be
amended or modified without the express written consent of the
parties.
(E) Contractor hereby warrants and represents that at
all times during the term of this Agreement it shall maintain
in good standing all required licenses, certifications and
permits required under Federal, State and local laws necessary
to perform the services described in the Specifications.
(F) Prior to commencing the performance of service
hereunder, Contractor shall provide to Village evidence of the
liability insurance required by the Specifications. Each
insurance policy shall state that it is not cancelable or
subject to impairment without written notice to the Village 30
days prior to the effective date of said cancellation or
impairment.
V. Notices.
All notices and communications hereunder to the Village
or Contractor shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have
been properly given if transmitted by registered or certified
mail or hand delivery. All notices and communications shall
be effective upon receipt. Notices shall be addressed as
follows:
Village: C. Samuel Kissinger - Village Manager
Village of Key Biscayne
85 West McIntyre Street
Key Biscayne, Florida 33149
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With a copy to:
Contractor:
Richard Jay Weiss, Esq. - Village Attorney
Weiss Serota & Helfman, P.A.
2665 South Bayshore Drive
Suite 420
Miami, Florida 33133
Gorgeous Lawns and Gardens, Inc.
19495 S.W. 210 Street
Miami, Florida 33187
Attn: Jesus Rodriguez, President
or to such other address as either party may designate in writing
to the other.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned parties have accepted,
made and executed this Agreement, in triplicate, on the date first
indicated above.
CONTRACTOR - GORGEOUS LAWNS
AND GARDENS, INC.
By:
Title: President
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September 23, 1997 11:26am
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FLORIDA
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LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Page' 1
PRODUCTS Pages 2-3
EXECUTION Pages 3-8
LENGTH OF MAINTENANCE Page 8
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Pages 8-9
QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTOR Page 9
PRE -BID CONFERENCE Page 9
BIDDING REQUIREMENTS Page 9
METHOD OF PAYMENT Page 9
BID SCHEDULE Pages 10-17
O'LEARY DESIGN ASSOCIATES, P.A.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS/LAND PLANNERS
PARK, CUL-DE-SAC, RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND BALL
FIELD AREAS, INCLUDING PUBLIC WORKS AND
MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS
KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
MAY, 1997
SECTION 02491
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
PART 1- GENERAL
1.01 Description - Provide the required landscape maintenance for the miscellaneous areas,
located as defined in attached Exhibits entitled BID ITEMS and as described
below:
A. Key Biscayne Elementary School
B. St. Agnes Church Athletic Field
C. Calusa Park and Harbor Drive Pedestrian Access
D. Harbor Drive Median from West Mashta to cul-de-sac
and North and South Mashta Drive cul-de-sacs
E. Femwood Road between Harbor Drive and West
Enid Drive (East side only)
F. Ocean Lane Drive
G. Seaview Drive cul-de-sac
H. Mariner Drive, Knollwood Drive, and Cape Florida
cul-de-sacs, and the Cape Florida Drive Bridge
I. Village Green
J. Key Biscayne Library
K. Crandon Boulevard (swale and median)
L. Ocean Drive Parking Area
M. Street trees within swale areas of the public rights -of -way
N. Sunrise Drive, Galen Drive, and East Enid Drive (tree maintenance only)
O. Village Lake Park (southwest corner of East Enid Drive and Crandon Boulevard)
P. South side of East Enid Drive from the Eastern terminus of Village Lake Park to Ocean
Drive
Q. Walkway on East Heather Drive, including adjacent landscaping, from Crandon
Boulevard to end of walkway at beach.
R. Miscellaneous additional sites which may be added or deleted during the term of the
Contract
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1.02 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
A. Deliver fertilizer materials in original, unopened, and undamaged containers showing
weight, analysis, and name of manufacturer. Store in manner to prevent wetting and
deterioration. The Village Manager or his designee reserves the right to inspect and
approve fertilizer containers prior to opening and usage.
PART II - PRODUCTS
A. Fertilizer (follow manufacturer's instructions for amounts per application).
1. Lawn: Three applications per year (February, July, October), applied with a
'cyclone' type spreader, as follows:
a. 16-4-8 granular fertilizer, 1% Manganese, 1% Iron, 1% Magnesium sulfate,
applied three times per year (February, June, and October) at 4 lbs. per
1000 sq.ft.
b. _ 13-3-13 granular fertilizer 1% Manganese and 1% Magnesium applied during
wetter months (July) at 4 lbs per 1000 sq.ft.
2. Trees: Two applications per years, (March and September) with 13-3-
13 granular fertilizer, at 21bs. per tree.
3. Palms: Two applications per year, (March and September), with 13-3-13 granular
fertilizer, at 2 lbs. per small palm and 5 lbs. per Crandon Boulevard
Coconut Palm. Twice per year (May and November) use Nutritional Liquid
Mix (N -P -K) with Minor Elements, deep root injected into the root zone.
In addition and where practical, use same liquid mix to spray foliage.
4. Shrubs/Groundcovers: Two applications per year, (Spring and Fall) with 13-3-13
granular fertilizer at 1 cup (4oz) per shrub and broadcast evenly through massed
ground cover areas. Spray a foliage nutritional mix with minor elements composed
of 20-20-20 soluble fertilizer including broad spectrum minor elements (Fe, Zn,
Mn, Mg) twice per year (February and August), for a total of four applications.
5. Bougainvillea only - Fertilize three times per year (equally spaced) with 1/3 cup per
plant of LESCO 8-10-10. Keep all fertilizer minimum 6" away from trunk of plant.
In addition to this fertilization, fertilize at each "tip -back" pruning time.
B. Trace Elements Deficiency
1. Shrubs/Groundcovers: If plants begin to show symptoms of chlorosis, drench
root -ball area, as needed, with Lesco Chelated Palm and Tropical Ornamental
Micronutrients(1%Mg, 4% S, 3% Fe, 4%Mn) Follow manufacturer's instructions
for application.
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C. Herbicide
1. Lawn: For weed control, and only to healthy turf and during cool temperatures,
apply Lesco 17-4-6 + Atrazine, as needed. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions for application.
2. Trees and Palms within lawn area: Spray area 4" away from trunk with Round -up
by Monsanto Manufacturing Company. Do not spray tree leaves, suckers , or open
wounds. Do not use weed -eater for trees and palms within lawn area.
D. Preventive Spray for Insect Control
1. Lawn: Spot spray all lawn areas, as required, for control of all chinch bugs, army
worms, sod webworm, fungus and other pests. Use Cleary Fungicide to
control brown patch. Spraying shall be accomplished by State of Florida
and Dade County licensed pesticide control company, using Integrated
Pest Management Principles.
2. Palms: Check palms for borers and bud weevils and spray with Cygon as needed.
Also check for bud rot and spray with Cleary fungicide as needed.
3. Trees: Spray trees, as required to control insects, fungus, and mold and to promote
viable growth.
4. Shrubs:
Spray shrubs and ground cover (excluding Bougainvillea), as
needed, with Orthene by Ortho Manufacturing Company.
Follow manufacturer's instructions for application, using
Integrated Pest Management Principles.
5. Bougainvillea only - If caterpillars are encounted, use Sevin or Dipel, per
manufacturer's instructions, using Integrated Pest Management Principles.
E. Mowers: All mowers shall be adjusted to 2 1/2" cutting height, shall be in good
repair, shall have no oil or gas leaks, and shall be equipped with grass
catchers.
F. Edgers: Edgers shall be in good repair, shall have no oil or gas leaks, and shall provide
a clean straight edge not more than 1/2" away from walks.
G. Mulch: Premium grade Cypress bark mulch in (2.5) cubic feet bags.
PART III - EXECUTION
3.01 Inspection: Inspect project sites, as needed, to determine condition and maintenance
requirements.
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3.02 Public Safety and Convenience
A. The Contractor shall, at all times. conduct the work in such manner as to insure the least
practicable obstruction to public travel. The convenience of the general public and of the
residents along and adjacent to the area of work shall be provided for in a satisfactory
manner, consistent with the operation and local conditions. Access to fire hydrants and
other fire extinguishing equipment shall be provided and maintained at all times.
B. The Contractor will be responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all safety
precautions and programs in connection with the work. He will take all necessary
precautions for the safety of, and will provide the necessary protection to prevent
damage, injury, or loss to:
1. All employees on the work and other persons who may be affected thereby,
2. All the work and all materials or equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in
storage on or off the site, and
3. Other property at the site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks,
pavements, roadways, structures, and utilities, in the course of work.
C. Maintenance of traffic must be in strict conformance with Dade County and Village of
Key Biscayne regulations. Contractor must submit a Maintenance Of Traffic P11n and
secure approval of this plan from the Village of Key Biscayne, price to stet of \kr:Irk,
This plan must include the required traffic control cones and flag men, required the
Village of Key Biscayne, when blocking a lane of traffic.
3.03 Method
A. Mowing of Lawn Areas
1. Mow and edge all lawn areas every seven (7) days from September 1st through
April 1st and every ten (10) days from April 1st through September 1st (37 cuts).
Actual mowing dates may vary.
2. Remove all grass clippings from site.
B. Edging
1. Edge, as required, to maintain a neat, clean appearance.
2. Maintain shape of planting beds as originally designed.
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C. Trimming
1. Lift all swale area trees over 20' height and adjacent to walks and vehicular areas to
a minimum of 10' of clear trunk.
2. Trim shrubs and groundcover, in Crandon Boulevard median, as needed to meet the
criteria set forth in FDOT Index 546 which mandates a maximum height of 24"
from top of adjacent curb.
3. Remove dead and dying fronds from palms, as needed, for clean appearance. Use
no climbing spikes. Remove Coconuts from Coconut palms a minimum of three
times per year to avoid the hazard of dropping coconuts.
4. Selectively trim existing trees following National Arborist Association standards,
to maintain a minimum of 6 feet of clear trunk. If a tree is less than 10' in height,
trim lower branches periodically to eventually create 6' of clear trunk. Remove
suckers, shoots, and dead or dying branches.
5. If a street sign is obstructed by a tree, trim -tree as directed by Village of Key
Biscayne Public Works Supervisor.
6. Trim Fernwood Drive Phoenix reclinata (Senegal Date palm) in swale area at rear of
shopping centers, including removal of dead fronds, suckers, and foliage as directed
by Village of Key Biscayne Public Works Supervisor (FPL will remove foliage at
or near power lines).
7. Do no major tree pruning between November 1st and March 15th.
8. Maintain integrity of original design when trimming. Do not box plants whose
habits of growth does not lend itself to this type of trimming.
9. Use no machete for trimming.
10. Haul away all trimming debris from site and dispose of off the island, at contractor
expense.
11. When Bougainvillea is out of bloom, immediately begin "tip -back" light pruning.
D. Weeding: Hand pull weeds in shrub and ground cover area, as needed, to control visible
weed growth, or use pre -emergent weed killers following manufacturer's instructions.
E. Mulching: Mulch all planting areas not covered by shrubs, ground covers, or existing
mulch, so as to effect a 3" mulch depth (two (2) times per year per 18" tree ring width
and all exposed groundcover areas).
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F. Clean-up
1. Vacuum or blow off a:11 walks, drives, roads, and pedestrian areas.
2. Remove all excess soil, trimmings, debris, and equipment from site after each visit.
3. Empty and dispose of the contents of four (4) trash containers at Calusa Park each
Monday morning.
G. Baseball Field Maintenance
1. Key Biscayne Elementary School has a baseball field with a clay infield. This clay
infield requires no maintenance between July 1st and February 28th, except for the
mowing of all contiguous lawn areas. The maintenance required includes all the
fertilization, herbicide, and insect control defined in these specifications and the
following modifications and additions for maintenance of the clay infield, lawn
areas, and trash pick-up:
a. ' During the playing season of March lst to June 30th, mow lawn areas once per
week to 3" height. Edge lawn areas, as needed, to maintain a clean edge.
b. During the remainder of the year (July lst to February 28th) mow lawn areas
every two weeks.
c. Drag, grade, and smooth, the clay infield two times per week using a small
tractor and field drag or by hand raking and leveling.
d. Tamp mound area two times per week and fill in existing holes with adjacent
clay and pack and firm the area with a hand tamp.
e. Empty and dispose of the contents of (2) trash containers each Monday
morning.
f. On each maintenance visit, pick-up and dispose of trash (cups, cans, paper,
etc.) that are loose debris.
2. St. Agnes Church Athletic Field has a grass base -ball infield with clay base paths.
The maintenance, herbicide, and insect control defined in these specifications, and
the following modifications and additions for the maintenance of the lawn areas
apply as follows:
a. Hand grade and rake base paths two times per week from March lst to June
30th.
b. During the playing season of March 1st to June 30th, mow lawn areas once per
week to 3" height. Edge lawn areas as needed to maintain a clean edge.
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c. During the remainder of the year (July 1st to February 28th), mow lawn areas
every two weeks.
d. Empty and dispose of the contents of three (3) trash containers each Monday
morning.
e. On each maintenance visit, pick-up and dispose of trash (cups, cans, paper,
etc.) that are loose debris.
H. Seasonal Color Replacement
1. Replace ± 9,000, 4" pot Seasonal color Plants, Florida #1 or better, on an "as
needed" basis, (3 times per year). Add soil amendments, soil, and fertilizer, as
needed, to effect vigorous growth.
2. Care must be taken in the planting process to avoid damage to the 'leaky pipe'
irrigation system that exists. Any damage to this irrigation system, caused by the
landscape contractor, will be repaired at no expense to the Village of Key Biscayne.
I. Sod Replacement
1. In specific areas defined by the Public Works Supervisor of The Village of Key
Biscayne, add Solid St. Augustine'Floratam' Sod.
2. If area to be sodded is weed infested, spray area with Roundup until weeds are dead,
then scarify and hand grade area prior to laying of sod.
J. Stump Removal
1. The Contractor is to remove, by using a chain saw, the visible portion of the stump
to + 2" above the existing grade, including hauling away of all debris.
2. Using a stump grinder, grind remaining stump and exposed surface roots to - 4"
below existing grade.
3. Add 2" of 50/50 soil mix to excavated areas and solid sod with St. Augustine
'Floratam' sod. Lay sod evenly with tightly abutting joints.
K. Tree Removal
1. Remove existing trees as directed by the Public Works Supervisor of the Village of
Key Biscayne and grind stumps, as defined in Item 3.03 J, above.
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L. Straighten and Re -set Existing Trees
1. Tighten and/or repair guys, as needed, to secure trees and palms, for proper growth
until establishment.
2. Remove guys and braces when trees and palms are established and able to support
themselves.
3. Re -set and re -brace existing trees that are leaning or are down. Re -brace newly
straightened trees, as needed, for support and establishment.
M. Relocation of Existing Trees - Root -prune (brace as needed after root -pruning) trees
only, and relocate trees and palms in swale areas, as directed by the Village of Key
Biscayne Public Works Superintendent (no tree warranty required).
N. The Key Biscayne Library has and existing irrigation system. It will be the responsibility
of the Contractor to maintain and repair this system, as needed, in order that it operates
properly. _
PART IV - LENGTH OF MAINTENANCE
A. This maintenance agreement shall be for a two year period and renewable annually.
This yearly renewal is subject to approval by the Village Manager of Key Biscayne.
B. The Village of Key Biscayne may cancel the Maintenance Agreement with thirty (30)
days written notice to the other party.
PART V - INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. A comprehensive General Liability policy with at least combined single limit for bodily
injury and property damage liability of $500,000.00 per occurrence with an umbrella of
$1,000,000.00.
B. An Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned, and hired vehicles in the amounts
of not less than $100,000.00 per person each, $300,000.00 per accident for bodily injury,
and $50,000.00 per accident for property damage.
C. Workmen's Compensation and Unemployment Compensation Insurance in the statutory
amounts required by the State of Florida.
D. All insurance policies shall be issued by companies authorized to do business under the
laws of the State of Florida.
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E. Evidence of insurance shall be supplied to the Village of Key Biscayne prior to
• commencement of work. The Village of Key Biscayne shall be named as an additional
insured.
PART VI - QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTOR
A. The Contractor must demonstrate qualifications to complete the work subject to the
approval of the Village of Key Biscayne. These qualifications include but are not limited
to, similar past work experience, available equipment, available manpower, and a client
reference list of five of the most recent projects and maintenance contracts. in addition, a
highly qualified horticultural spray and nutrition subconsultant MUST be used on this
project. This subconsultant is to have knowledge and experience of local nutrition,
disease, and insect problems, and is to have a graduate horticulturalist or agronomist on
staff or as a consultant. The Contractor must supply a full resume of the horticultural
sub -consultant attached to this bid, defining past work experiene;, aud 10 frame,
address, and phone number of this subconsultant as part of this bid.
PART VII - PRE -BID CONFERENCE
A. A MANDATORY PRE -BID CONFERENCE AND SITE INSPECTION WILL BE
HELD AT THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE OFFICES, 85 WEST McINTYRE
STREET, KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA ON z 1997
at . ALL OF THE BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO AFT t_ HD,
PART VIII - BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
A. The maintenance contractor shall submit his bid, in a sealed envelope that defines his
company name, and is marked on the outside of the envelope with the words "Landscape
Maintenance Bid, Key Biscayne, Fl." The maintenance contractor will fill out and enclose
in the sealed envelope, the bid schedule attached as Exhibit 'A'.
B. Sealed bids will be received by the Village Manager of Key Biscayne, Florida no later
than on
PART IX - METHOD OF PAYMENT
A. Payment shall be on a monthly, lump sum basis, including materials used.
B. Payment shall occur within (30) days from submittal of invoice.
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