0.00
GENERAL INFORMATION
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
PERTINENT
TO
BID
PREPARATION
0.01 DEFINITIONS
A.
Bidding Documents include the Invitation to Bid, Specifications, the Bid Form and any
Addenda issued prior to receipt of Bids. The Contract Documents proposed for the Work will
consist of an Owner-Contractor Agreement, Specifications and all Addenda issued prior to and
all Modifications issued after execution of the Contract. The Contract Documents are
complementary and what is required by any one shall be as binding as if required by all.
B.
All definitions set forth in the Contract Documents are applicable to the Bidding
Documents.
C.
Addenda are written instruments issued by the Owner prior to the execution of the
Contract which modify or interpret the Bidding Documents by additions, deletions, clarifications
or corrections.
D.
A Bid is a complete and properly signed proposal to do the Work for the sums
stipulated therein, submitted in accordance with the Bidding Documents.
E.
The Base Bid is the sum stated in the Bid for which the Bidder offers to perform the
Work described in the Bidding Documents as the base, to which work may be added or from
which work may be deleted for sums stated in Alternate Bids.
F.
An Alternate Bid (or Alternate) is an amount stated in the Bid to be added to or
deducted from the amount of the Base Bid if the corresponding change in the Work, as described
in the Bidding Documents, is accepted.
G.
A Unit Price is an amount stated in the Bid as a price per unit of measurement for
materials or services as described in the Bidding Documents or in the proposed Contract
Documents.
H.
A Bidder is a person or entity who submits a Bid.
0.02
BIDDER'S REPRESENTATION
A.
Each Bidder by making their Bid represents that:
1. They have read and understand the Bidding Documents and their Bid is made in
accordance therewith.
2. Their Bid is based upon the existing, materials, systems, labor and equipment
required by the Bidding Documents without exception.
0.03
BIDDING DOCUMENTS
A.
Bidders may obtain complete sets of the Bidding Documents from the Soliciting Agent
designated in the Invitation to Bid.
B.
Bidders shall use complete sets of Bidding Documents in preparing Bids; the Owner
does not assume any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of
incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.
C.
The Owner and Bidder, in making copies of the Bidding Documents available on the
above terms, does so only for the purpose of obtaining Bids on the Work and does not confer a
license or grant for any other use.
D.
Bidders shall promptly notify the Soliciting Agent – John Hill, Camp Snoopy, Mall of
America, 5000 Center Court, Bloomington, MN 55425-5500, 952-893-8516, of any ambiguity,
inconsistency or error which they may discover upon examination of the Bidding Documents.
E.
Bidders requiring clarification or interpretation of the Bidding Documents shall make a
written request that shall reach the Owner at least seven (7) days prior to the date for receipt of
Bids.
F.
Any interpretation, correction or change of the Bidding Documents will be made by
Addendum. Interpretations, corrections or changes of the Bidding Documents made in any other
manner will not be binding and Bidders shall not rely upon such interpretations, corrections and
changes.
G.
No Addenda clarifying the Bidding Documents will be issued later than four (4) days
prior to the date fixed for receipt of Bids except an Addendum, if necessary, postponing the date
for receipt of Bids or withdrawing the request for Bids. Each Bidder shall ascertain prior to
submitting their Bid that they have received all Addenda issued and they shall acknowledge their
receipt on the Bid Form.
0.04
BIDDING PROCEDURE
A.
Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided with all Exhibits attached. All blanks on
the Bid Form shall be filled in by typewriter or in ink. Where so indicated by the Bid Form,
sums shall be expressed in both words and figures, and in the case of discrepancy between the
two, the written amount shall govern. The signer of the Bid must initial any insertion, alteration
or erasure.
B.
Each Bid shall include the legal name of the Bidder and a statement whether Bidder is a
sole proprietor, a partnership, a corporation, or any other legal entity, and shall be signed by the
person or persons legally authorized to bind the Bidder to a Contract. A Bid by a Corporation
shall further give the State of Incorporation and have the corporate seal attached. A Bid by an
Agent shall have a current Power of Attorney attached, certifying Agent's authority to bind the
Bidder.
C.
One copy of the Bid Forms Sections shall be submitted as stated below.
D.
One copy of the Bid shall be returned to the Owner’s contact as stated on the first page
of this document, no later than ____________________________, in a sealed opaque envelope
with the notation "Bid Enclosed" on the face of the envelope.
E.
A Bid may not be withdrawn, modified or canceled by the Bidder within sixty (60) days
after the time and date fixed for receipt of Bids, without the consent of the Owner and Bidder so
agrees in submitting their Bid.
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0.05
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
A.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities, to accept any Bid at the
amount stated, to accept a portion of a Bid, or to reject any Bid. The Owner shall have the right
to accept alternatives and substitutions in any order or combination he so chooses.
B.
Bids will be opened privately.
0.06
POST-BID INFORMATION
A.
Selected Bidders will be requested to furnish cost information and any information the
Owner may request.
B.
Information shall be furnished within five (5) calendar days from the date of request
and in the form prescribed by the Owner.
0.07
SCHEDULE
A.
Successful Bidder will be notified within thirty (30) days.
1.00
GENERAL
1.01
DESCRIPTION
A.
WORK INCLUDED
The work covered by these specifications consists of furnishing replacement plants and
other materials, labor, equipment and performing all operations in connection with the interior
landscape maintenance of the Project, and other such materials in strict accordance with these
specifications. Work specified in this section includes but is not necessarily limited to the
following:
1.
Interior Landscape Maintenance
2.
Planting Media
3.
Related Materials
1.02
PRE-QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS
A.
In order to qualify for the interior landscape work on this Project, Bidders must submit
all information requested in the bid forms with the Bid Submittal.
1.03
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
GENERAL
1. Work covered in this section shall be performed by a single firm experienced in
work of similar nature and scope. The Contractor may not subcontract any portion of the work
described herein without the knowledge and written approval of the Owner. In the event of any
Owner-approved subcontract, both the Contractor and the Subcontractor shall conform to the
terms and conditions of this agreement and the Contractor shall remain finally responsible for all
performance.
2. All materials and hardware to be supplied by the Contractor, which are not
specifically described herein, shall be of suitable construction, composition and quality to
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achieve their intended function within the interior planting.
B.
STANDARDS
1. The Contractor shall provide plants, unless specified otherwise, of a quality and size
equal to or surpassing Foliage No. 1 grade as described in the Interior Plant Specifications
section of Guide to Interior Landscape Specifications, 1988, 4th Edition, published by the
Associated Landscape Contractors of America.
1.04
SUBMITTALS AND INSPECTION
A.
PRODUCT DATA
1. Upon the Owner’s request, selected Bidders will be required to furnish cost
information, samples or any other information requested.
2. Information shall be furnished within ten (10) calendar days from the date of the
request and in the form prescribed by the Owner.
3. Requested samples shall be furnished in a timely manner.
1.05
JOB CONDITIONS
A.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
1. The Contractor shall be familiar with the Project premises and how the existing
conditions will affect their work during their interior landscape maintenance service. This is so
that no misunderstanding may arise afterwards as to the character or as to the extent of the work
to be done; likewise, in order to advise and acquaint themselves with all precautions to be taken
in order to avoid injury to person or property of another. No additional compensation will be
granted because of any unusual difficulties or Owner’s special requests that may be encountered
in the execution of any portion of the work.
2. The Contractor shall establish a maintenance schedule in cooperation with the
Owner.
3. The Contractor shall give written notice of conditions threatening to the existence of
plant life.
4. The Contractor shall exercise care during the Project’s interior landscape
maintenance. Should any obstructions be encountered which shall interfere with service, the
Owner shall be consulted and adjustments will be made. The Contractor shall be responsible for
immediate repair of any damage caused by their work.
5. The Contractor shall protect existing facilities from transportation of all materials
and plants by covering floors, walls, etc., as necessary during their regular services.
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1.06
PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A.
GENERAL
1. During any delivery and installation, the Contractor shall perform in a workmanlike
manner, coordinating their activities so as not to interfere with the normal operations of the
Project and keep their work area(s) clean of litter and debris.
2. The Owner shall diligently endeavor to facilitate the Contractor's work by providing
them with off-loading and staging areas, freight elevators and other facilities required for their
efficient performance of planting.
B.
DELIVERY
1. The Contractor shall coordinate all delivery and installation activities with the
Owner.
2. The Contractor shall verify that products delivered comply with the requirements of
the approved schedules, bear proper inspection certificates and are not damaged.
3. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to protect all plant materials from adverse
environmental conditions during procurement, preparation, acclimatization, transportation,
delivery, unloading and installation at the job site.
4. All transport of plants shall be via enclosed and environmentally controlled vehicles
by personnel experienced in handling live plants.
C.
STORAGE
1. Unless otherwise stipulated herein, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to
protect plants from adverse conditions. Further, the Contractor shall be responsible, except as
otherwise stipulated herein, to protect all plants stored at the project premises during installation
from any and all damage, theft or deterioration of health or appearance.
D.
HANDLING
1. The Contractor shall handle all materials within generally accepted industry
standards. All plant materials shall be provided with protective covering during delivery. Plant
materials shall not be bent or tied in such manner as to damage bark, break branches or destroy
natural shape. Plants shall not be pruned prior to delivery unless approved by the Owner.
2. The Contractor shall be held responsible for any damage or injury to person or
property that may occur as a result of their negligence in the execution of the work.
1.07
PLANT REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
A.
GENERAL
1. The Contractor shall replace any plant(s) that deteriorates in health and appearance
so as to become a lesser specification and/or grade from that which was originally installed.
Payment shall be the responsibility of the party controlling the factor(s) causing the plant failure.
2. All plant replacements shall be made with the same species, size and grade plant(s)
as what was removed, or with another plant of comparable value that has been approved by the
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Owner.
3. The Contract (Warranty) includes rotating the Seasonal Floral Units, as per the
specified scheduled, attached, and shall also include replacing any Seasonal Floral Unit(s), inbetween the scheduled rotations, which deteriorates in health and appearance so as to become a
lesser specification and/or grade from that which was installed. Payment shall be the
responsibility of the party controlling the factor(s) causing the failure.
4. Either the Contractor or the Owner may make the decision to replace. However,
upon request from the Owner, the Contractor shall perform any such replacement(s) at no
additional charges to the Owner.
5. The Contractor shall bear all costs of this warranty, including, but not limited to: the
plant replacement cost; and all other associated costs.
1.08
WAIVER OF CONTRACTOR'S PLANT REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
A.
GENERAL
In the event of the below listed situations, the Owner shall release the Contractor from
their plant replacement warranty, as specified above. Any resulting plant replacements shall be
made at an additional cost to the Owner.
1. On site equipment failure, fire, theft, vandalism, flood, freezing, explosion, accident,
or act of God.
2. Moving of any plant(s) to different locations than that initially specified without
Contractor's prior approval.
3. Inaccessibility to any plant(s) for horticultural services during normal business
hours, unless negotiated otherwise.
4. Lowering of lighting levels, at the Project site, below those that were originally
specified as a basis for plant specifications or below those existing at the time of the initial Bid
for the Agreement.
5. Watering or other well meaning care by Owner's employee(s), unless requested by
Contractor's horticultural personnel.
6. Accidental or malicious damage to plants, containers or related interior landscape
materials by: Owner's employee(s); cleaning or other personnel associated with the building; or
by the general public.
7. Introduction of any liquids into the plants' soil such as cleaning chemicals, alcohol,
etc. or the use of toxic gases such as strong ammonia from floor cleaning and stripping.
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2.00
PRODUCTS
2.01
PLANT MATERIALS
A.
NOMENCLATURE
Hortus Third (1976) shall be the authority for plant names. Plant materials shall be true
to name and type.
B.
FOLIAGE PLANT STANDARDS
1. The Contractor shall provide plants, unless specified otherwise, of a quality and size
equal to or surpassing Foliage No. 1 grade as described in the Interior Plant Specifications
section of Guide to Interior Landscape Specifications, 1988, 4th Edition, published by the
Associated Landscape Contractors of America.
2. All plants provided under this Agreement shall have been established in their present
growing containers for at least six (6) months prior to installation.
3. No plant(s) provided under this Agreement shall be accepted which require
permanent staking in order to maintain an upright position.
4. The Contractor shall prepare all plants for existence within the Project premises by
acclimatizing them to lower light, moisture, humidity and fertilization levels in conformance
with accepted industry standards and as recommended in the Plant Schedule Section of this
specification.
5. Plants shall be free from disease and pest infestation that could, by their presence,
induce or contribute to the decline of the plant. Plants shall be of a normal growth habit for the
species.
6. Plants shall have well-developed root systems and upon inspection, shall be found to
be free of pests and/or disease. The roots shall be well distributed throughout the container such
that they visibly extend on all sides to the inside face of the growing container. Conversely, the
root formation within the container shall not have developed to the point where it becomes
excessive (i.e. "pot-bound") and prohibits water from permeating to the fine water-absorbing
root hairs.
7. Plants' root systems shall afford firm support and insure physical stability of the
plant parts above the soil. The root system shall maintain life systems required to produce
vigorous, healthy growth.
8. Heights of plants specified are from the bottom of container to top of plant, not
including any outstanding branches. Number of canes or plants per pot specified shall be the
minimum acceptable.
9. Foliage width and origin shall be measured across mean foliage width dimension,
not including random outstanding branches. Foliage origin along a main trunk, cane or stem
shall be measured from soil line.
10. Foliage must be present in such quantity as may be required to produce an
appearance representative of the species.
11. Plant materials must be reasonably free of conspicuous scarring evidence: scars,
conspicuous or not, must be substantially healed, providing no point of entry for deleterious
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pathogens or boring insects. There must be no splitting of canes or branching points.
12. Dead wood and all stubs resulting from pruning must be removed.
13. Plants shall be pruned according to Owner's direction and in accordance with
standard horticultural practice to preserve the natural character of the plant. Only clean sharp
tools shall be used. When necessary, cuts shall be painted with an approved tree wound paint or
compound covering all exposed living tissue.
14. Plants must be free of any chlorosis, yellowing or poor chlorophyll formation,
turgid and substantially erect, as well as substantially free of blemishes resulting from
mechanical, chemical, pathological or pest-induced damage.
15. Plant materials must be reasonably free of dust, pesticide and water-borne residues.
2.02
PLANTING MEDIA
A.
The growing medium shall be composed of such constituents as may be necessary to
provide:
1. Thorough drainage and satisfactory aeration of the root zone. The media mass
should be uniform.
2. Adequate moisture and nutrient retention as may be necessary to promote vigorous
but controlled plant growth.
3. Sufficient density in the growing container to insure stability of the entire unit, i.e.
plant and container.
B.
The growing medium shall be visibly free of pest, pathogens and weeds.
C.
The growing medium shall be free of chemical residues which could be harmful to
people or animals.
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2.03
SCHEDULE OF PLANT TYPES & SPECIFICATIONS
A.
Specifications and Quantities as listed:
Qty
Botanical Name
Common Name
Grower
Pot Dia.
3.00
CLEAN UP
A.
Remove diseased or damaged plant parts.
B.
Clean all areas of dead leaves and other plant debris.
Height
Width
Special Comments
C.
All foliage is to be cleaned of dust, water spots, fungal or pesticide residue. Foliage
will be hand cleaned if necessary.
4.00
HORTICULTURAL SERVICES
A.
Successful Bidder will be required to execute the Owner’s Standard Service Agreement
and will be available upon request.
B.
The awarded Bidder and his/her service manager shall tour the project with the Owner
and any agent authorized to administer the interior landscape services. The basics and specifics
of what the service will entail shall be discussed and made clear to all parties. The Contractor
shall inform the Owner of the horticultural procedures, if different from normal, which will be
employed. Scheduling, parking, access, availability of water and other logistical problems shall
be discussed and firmed to a point of complete understanding amongst the parties.
C.
Horticultural Services shall consist of a complete, regularly scheduled program (as
agreed upon with Owner) for maintaining the health and appearance of all the installed interior
plantings. These services shall be carried out by trained service technician(s) at all times under
the supervision of an Associated Landscape Contractors of America Certified Landscape
Technician (Interior). The Contractor is responsible for all aspects of landscape maintenance
during the length of the Maintenance Phase.
D.
Regular service procedures and functions shall include, but not be limited to:
1. notification to Owner of service technician(s) arrival and departure from the Project
premises; and
2. inspection of soil moisture levels and replenishment as required, and
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3. trimming and cleaning of all foliage and seasonal floral units, removal and proper
disposal of diseased or unattractive plant debris from the plant or the soil surface and addition of
soil and/or topdressing to soil surface as needed; and
4. inspections for soil and foliar insect pests, diseases and other such infestations; and
5. changing out the seasonal floral units per the attached schedule; and
6. plant pruning to maintain the plant’s health and it’s attractive, natural shape; and
7. Maintaining planting grade levels by topdressing with soil as required; and
8. maintaining proper growing medium nutrient levels through manual fertilizing or use
of fertilization system; and
9. the implementation of control measures for pest and disease infestations shall be in
strict compliance with all federal and local regulations and pre-approved by the Owner. A
current Pesticide Applicators License shall be required by all those implementing any control
measures on site; and
10. the Owner shall facilitate the Contractor's Horticultural Services Program by
providing access to the Project premises during both off hours and during regular business
hours, as is necessary, so that the Contractor can conduct both regular scheduled horticultural
services and any special services; and
11. the Contractor shall establish and maintain an effective communication system with
the Owner; and
12. the Owner shall notify the Contractor in advance of any change(s) in his normal
hours and shall inform the Contractor of any future changes in or any immediate emergency
situations regarding the environmental conditions at the Project premises; and
13. the Owner retains the right to continue the Horticultural Services Contract for an
additional term.
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INTERIOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
BID FORMS
BID FORM
Firm Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Telephone
Date
HORTICULTURAL SERVICES & LEASE BID*:
In compliance with your Invitation to Bid, we propose to furnish all materials, labor, equipment and
services necessary to perform the Lease & Guaranteed Horticultural Maintenance Services for a period of
One (1) Year, for the interior planting work for the above stated project, in accordance with the
Specifications, for a fee of:
______________________________________________________________ Dollars* ($___________)*
This bid is based on the following number of horticultural hours per week on the site: __________
*Notes:
1. The plants are leased by the Owner.
2. Sales tax is not included in bid.
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INTERIOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
BID FORMS
DESCRIBE ANY SPECIAL TERMS, CONDITIONS OR REQUIREMENTS OF BID:
If additional room is required, please label and attach as Exhibit 1.
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INTERIOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
BID FORMS
BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS:
In order to qualify for the interior landscape work on this Project, bidders must submit all
information requested in the following pages.
Insurance Requirements
Submit a statement from your insurance agent or insurance company that evidences your
company's ability to obtain the following minimum insurance requirements. Attach and label these
as Exhibit 2.
1. Workers Compensation
Coverage A:
Coverage B:
Statutory
$500,000
$500,000
$500,000
Bodily Injury by Accident for Each Accident
Bodily Injury by Disease for Policy Limit
Bodily Injury by Disease for Each Employee
2. Commercial Auto Liability Insurance for All Owners, Non-Owned and Hired Autos.
$1,000,000
Combined Single Limit for Bodily Injury and Property Damage
Liability
3. Commercial General Liability Insurance
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$50,000
$5,000
General Aggregate
Products/Completed Operations Aggregate
Personal and Advertising Injury Limit
Combined Single Limit Bodily Injury & Property Damage - Each
Occurrence
Fire Legal Limit
Medical Payment
4. Umbrella/Access Liability Insurance
$2,000,000
Each Occurrence
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INTERIOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
BID FORMS
Company Profile
Company Name:
Address:
Contact:
Phone #:
Annual Gross Revenue in Interior Landscape Services: $______________
Total Number of Interior Landscape Employees:_______
Total Number of Full Time Interior Landscape Employees:______
Total Number of Interior Landscape Horticultural Technicians:______
Provide a list of all individuals who would be assigned to this Project, both on site and in the
home/regional office. Include their names, position, years in the position, responsibility as it
relates to the Project and the estimated time they will spend on the Project on a monthly basis.
Name
Position
Yrs. In
Position
Responsibility
Estimated
monthly
hours
Provide a brief biographical resume for all the personnel who will be assigned to this Project.
Include the following information: number of years experience in this type of work; list of
similar projects worked on (name, location and approximate size in dollars or the atrium’s
planted square footage); a list of educational programs attended in the past five years and
association putting the programs on; if licensed or has a professional affiliation, please
photocopy the certificate/license or submit current stamp. Provide this information on separate
sheets, attach and label as Exhibit 3.
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INTERIOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
BID FORMS
Company Profile (continued)
 Yes  No Do you have PLANET Certified Landscape Professionals (interior) on staff?
If yes, please list them:
1) ________________________________ Expiration Date _____
2) ________________________________ Expiration Date _____
3) ________________________________ Expiration Date _____
 Yes  No Do you have PLANET Certified Landscape Technicians (interior) on staff?
If yes, please list them:
1) ________________________________ Expiration Date _____
2) ________________________________ Expiration Date _____
3) ________________________________ Expiration Date _____
 Yes  No Do you have (name of State) Licensed Pesticide Applicators (for the interior) on
staff?
If yes, please list them:
1) ________________________________ License # ____________
2) ________________________________ License # ____________
3) ________________________________ License # ____________
4) ________________________________ License # ____________
5) ________________________________ License # ____________
6) ________________________________ License # ____________
7) ________________________________ License # ____________
8) ________________________________ License # ____________
 Yes  No Will any of the above named be assigned to maintain our property?
If yes, please list them:
1) ________________________________ License # ____________
2) ________________________________ License # ____________
3) ________________________________ License # ____________
4) ________________________________ License # ____________
5) ________________________________ License # ____________
6) ________________________________ License # ____________
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 Yes  No Are you a member of the Professional Landcare Network?
 Yes  No Are you a member of the Ohio Florist’s Association?
 Yes  No Are you a member of another professional Association?
Name of Association :______________________________________
Equipment Owned:
Yes/No
Type & Quantity
Owned
Tree Gantry/Lift
Power Sprayer
Personnel Lift
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INTERIOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
BID FORMS
Technical Experience and Procedures
Services
We have budgeted the following services for the interior landscape maintenance. (Submit one
copy of the service reporting form used to communicate actions taken. Attach and label as
Exhibit 4.)
General Horticultural Services budgeted hours __________ per week
Pruning budgeted hours __________ per ___________.
Special Plant Care budgeted hours __________ per ___________.
These services include large plant washdowns, pest control, etc. Please describe these services
below:
Quality Assurance budgeted hours __________ times per year. (Attach and label as Exhibit 5.)
Describe any other services scheduled:
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INTERIOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
BID FORMS
Technical Experience and Procedures (continued)
Insect & Disease Control
We have budgeted the following services for insect and disease control.
Insect & Disease Control budgeted hours _____________ per ____________.
Has your company ever provided Integrated Pest Management for any of your projects? Yes/No
Identify the targeted insects requiring control within the Project and describe the spraying
practices or other routine control practices you would use. List the pesticides or biological
controls to be used and the frequency of application on the following form.
Targeted Insect
Describe Control Practice
Pesticide/Predator
Frequency of
Application
Identify the targeted diseases requiring control within the Project and describe the spraying and
cultural practices to be utilized to control the spread of the disease. List the chemicals to be
used.
Disease
Describe Control Practice
Chemical (if
required)
Frequency of
Application
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INTERIOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
BID FORMS
Technical Experience and Procedures (continued)
Soil Management
We have budgeted $______ per year to evaluate the nutrient level of the soils.
Frequency of soil testing will be __________________________________________________.
Soil testing lab(s) ______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
List type(s) of fertilizers to be used:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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INTERIOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
BID FORMS
Technical Experience and Procedures (continued)
Plant Replacements
Please describe how you will judge when a plant needs to be replaced:
Plant replacements will be installed within _______ days of the order origination date.
Has your firm worked with the specified varieties of plants in the past: ______ (yes/no)
If no, list those you have not worked with:
Submit one copy of your plant replacement form, attach and label as Exhibit 6.
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INTERIOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
BID FORMS

Summary of Experience & References
Complete and submit the following for three (3) projects of similar size and complexity.
Include 2 to 3 photographs of each project and label appropriately.
Name of Project:
Address of Project:
Management Company:
Contact Person:
Telephone Number:
Monthly Contract Amount:  $1,000-$2,000  $2,001-$4,000  over $4,000
Are the plants leased? Yes/No
Are the decorative planters and/or other materials leased? Yes/No
Years Serviced:  less than 1 year  1-3 years  3-5 years  5-10 years  over 10 years
Length of Time Serviced: ______________________________________________________
Are you the original designer of this project? Yes/No
Description of Work:
Other Remarks:
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INTERIOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
BID FORMS
Summary of Experience & References
Complete and submit the following for three (3) projects of similar size and complexity.
Include 2 to 3 photographs of each project and label appropriately.
Name of Project:
Address of Project:
Management Company:
Contact Person:
Telephone Number:
Monthly Contract Amount:  $1,000-$2,000  $2,001-$4,000  over $4,000
Are the plants leased? Yes/No
Are the decorative planters and/or other materials leased? Yes/No
Years Serviced:  less than 1 year  1-3 years  3-5 years  5-10 years  over 10 years
Length of Time Serviced: ______________________________________________________
Are you the original designer of this project? Yes/No
Description of Work:
Other Remarks:
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INTERIOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
BID FORMS
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Summary of Experience & References
Complete and submit the following for three (3) projects of similar size and complexity.
Include 2 to 3 photographs of each project and label appropriately.
Name of Project:
Address of Project:
Management Company:
Contact Person:
Telephone Number:
Monthly Contract Amount:  $1,000-$2,000  $2,001-$4,000  over $4,000
Are the plants leased? Yes/No
Are the decorative planters and/or other materials leased? Yes/No
Years Serviced:  less than 1 year  1-3 years  3-5 years  5-10 years  over 10 years
Length of Time Serviced: ______________________________________________________
Are you the original designer of this project? Yes/No
Description of Work:
Other Remarks:
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INTERIOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
BID FORMS
BID FORM PRICE AUTHORIZATION
The undersigned, being a reputable Interior Landscape Contractor and having submitted the necessary prequalification forms, hereby submits in good faith and in full accordance with all specifications, attached or
integral, his/her Bid Proposal for the interior landscape horticultural services of:
_____________________________________
Project Name
_____________________________________
Name of Contractor
_____________________________________
Authorized Signature
_____________________________________
Name & Title of Signatory
_____________________________________
Type of Organization: Corporation,
Partnership, Proprietorship
SEAL:
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