Laserfiche WebLink
RFP No. 13-010 <br />Addendum No. 1 <br />Page 4 of 6 <br />City agrees to pay 50% of the contractor's price (not retail and no mark-ups) <br />to rent the fence. In addition, the City retains the right to contact rental fence <br />companies to get the best price possible. <br />Q14: What about aeration? <br />A: The specification calls for the aeration of the turf four times per year. This is <br />being changed to aeration of the casual turf two times per year and the <br />sport/priority turf four times per year. <br />Q15: What is the compaction relief? <br />A: Compacted soil occurs by people or equipment in higher than average use <br />areas, such as but not limited to sport fields. The Director's Representative <br />may direct the contractor to perform multiple passes with the aerator in <br />heavier than normal compacted areas. <br />Q16: What if fields do not germinate? <br />A: Contractor is responsible for 100% germination within the scheduled <br />renovation period. If the contractor fails to achieve 100% germination within <br />two weeks of the end of the scheduled renovation period then the Director's <br />Representative will direct the contractor to sod the poorly germinated areas <br />using thick cut sod at the contractors expense. <br />Q17: Overseeding, can you explain? <br />A: The contractor is required to follow the specification; this includes <br />overseeding for annual renovation and the monthly overseeding. <br />Q18: Must rental fencing be in place from the beginning to the end of the <br />renovation period? <br />A: Yes. <br />Q19: Mulching, two (2) times per year? <br />A: Yes, two (2) times; used to be 4. <br />Q20: Removal of mulch, how often? <br />A: Mulch no longer needs to be completely removed; however the new mulch <br />must cover the entire area to achieve a consistent appearance of complete <br />coverage. <br />Q21: Tree care expertise? <br />A: The contractor must retain a Certified Arborist to inspect and manage trees. <br />Q22: What are agricultural pests? <br />A: Gophers, moles, voles, rats, rabbits, squirrels, etc. are agricultural pests. <br />4 <br />25A-95