25B - AGMT - STREET TREE MAINTENANCE

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IFIEf"N TAKII Should the City elect to award a new contract to WCA, Inc. for tree maintenance services, we are prepared to follow the implementation plan below: Contract Management (within ten days from award of contract) ■ Obtain all required insurance certificates and procure bonds if required. • Obtain any and all Business Licenses and/ or permits. • Execute a Contract for the Management of the Facilities' Urban Forest. • Conduct a Pre -Job meeting with staff prior to commencement of work. • Submit a detailed work schedule with specific dates for approval. Mobilization (on or near July I, 2015) • Mobilized the assigned vehicles, equipment and personnel required for this project. • Prepare crews with knowledge of specifications E standards for this project. Notification Oust prior to starting work, on or near July I, 2015) • Identify the list of addresses required for notification (if necessary). • Prepare and print notices as approved by the City (if necessary). • Distribute notices at required time prior to commencement of work (if necessary). ■ Post official "No Parking" signs on Right -of -Way at a minimum of 24 -4B hours in advance. Tree Inventory (concurrent with tree maintenance, on or near July I, 2015) • Conduct a Pre -Job Meeting exclusive to the tree inventory process. Discuss the basis for evaluating the Urban Forest management requirements and recommendations. • As tree maintenance progresses, we will provide an inventory of the specific work performed. The inventory will be compatible with the inventory software program. • Provide the City with recommendations for tree species, recommended planting locations, recommended removals and recommended tree cycles. Ir'sy11181Prk� n� C�'TfjPTIrl,yk1r<3r Lill /«f�1 '� 3 Commencement of Work • Report each work location to the Inspector daily via text or email. ■ Perform vehicle, equipment and material inspection prior to leaving the facility. • Insure English- speaking Certified personnel at the job site at all time. • Set up traffic Control in accordance with the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook. • Work in accordance with the ISA and the ANSI Standards. • Perform tree removal, tree planting, small tree care and tree watering in accordance with the City's Guide- lines and the ANSI Standards. a Provide all safety measures necessary for public protection. • Avoid work or any other activity on private property unless directed by the City. • Use any means to the best of our ability to protect private property. ■ Maintain excellent public relations with the community. • Meet with Inspector(s) on a daily basis and report the day's activities. • In the event of an emergency, provide immediate response and take action at the City's request in a safe and efficient manner. 5B -185 24