The City of Tempe is seeking a contractor to provide landscape maintenance services for various city facilities. The contract includes services such as mowing, trimming, pruning, and irrigation system maintenance. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining the landscaped areas, including parking lots and structures, and ensuring that the facilities are kept in a clean and safe condition. The contract has a term of three years, with the option to renew for an additional four one-year periods. The City of Tempe is committed to sustainability and has developed a Sustainable Procurement Policy to reduce its environmental impact. The contractor will be expected to comply with this policy and provide sustainable practices and initiatives in their proposal. Some key points to consider include:
* The contractor will be responsible for providing pre- and post-emergent services
* The contractor will be responsible for removing broken branches
* The City will provide a limited inventory of irrigation system parts
* The contractor will be expected to inspect the irrigation system bi-monthly
* The contractor will be responsible for maintaining the landscaped areas, including parking lots and structures
* The contractor will be expected to comply with the City's Sustainable Procurement Policy