Tree Maintenance in the Public Right of Way
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Scope of Work - Tree Maintenance: The scope of work shall include regular tree maintenance and fertilization services. The contractor shall provide all equipment, labor and materials necessary for performing the maintenance and fertilization services. Contractor shall provide the services to meet the following specifications:
Thin tree foliage to evenly form and balance the tree, promote growth in the desired direction and maintain proper health in accordance with NAA standards.
Remove dead, damaged or diseased wood and structurally weak limbs that may pose a safety hazard.
Cut back overweight limbs to prevent splitting and other damage to the trees, traffic signals, traffic signs, street lights and private property. Remove branches over sidewalks, parking lots, driveways, streets and road systems where they limit the headroom of pedestrians, clearance of vehicles, or obstruct the view of traffic signals, traffic signs, or street lighting.
Remove branches touching and/or over buildings and roofs and where needed to create adequate clearance from structures to avoid damage.
Annual fertilization of trees to promote healthy growth and disease prevention as needed.
Provide tree maintenance training for Partnership staff.
Maintain downtown tree inventory database with up to date information on tree care and maintenance.
Respond to emergency calls for tree maintenance.
Contractor must participate in DSDP Maintenance Walks. Contractor will be notified of times and dates.
Enter all service activity in required data entry system (Eponic)
