Austin Afo #IFB 8600 MAS1009

City of Austin Solicits Contractor for Sports Field Grounds Maintenance and IPM-Compliant Applications

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services for 16 sports fields across 11 recreation centers. - Government Buyer: - City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, Operations and Maintenance Division - Scope of Work: - Turf and infield maintenance, including: - Grading and leveling infields - Top dressing - Herbicide/pesticide application (with strict adherence to the City's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program) - Fertilizer application - Aeration - Overseeding/reseeding - Contractor must have at least 3 years of relevant experience and employ Texas Department of Agriculture licensed pesticide applicators - Contractor must comply with the City's living wage requirement (minimum $22.05/hour for all employees and subcontractors) - Contractor must follow all insurance and safety requirements - Small business participation is encouraged - Products and Materials: - Use of specific herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, and adjuvants as listed in the City's approved IPM product list (e.g., Antares Pro, Celsius WG, Certainty, Dimension, Gallery 75 DF, Garlon 3A, Finalsan, Katana PIS, Kocide 101, Manage, Monument, MSM Turf, Prodiamine, Ronstar, Roundup Pro, Sedgehammer, Sencor 75, Specticle, Surflan, TributeTotal, XL 2G, XLR8, Acelepryn, Advion, Amdro, Azatin XL, Bacillus thuringiensis, Dylox 420 SL, Sevin SL, Sunspray, Deer-Off, Liquid Chisel, Sluggo, Tanglefoot, etc.) - Prohibited products include chlorpyrifos and neonicotinoids; glyphosate use is restricted - Unique Requirements: - Strict compliance with the City's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program, including licensing, recordkeeping, and environmental safety - Pricing is based on square footage of field area - The City retains responsibility for mowing, irrigation, and sod replacement - Contractor must coordinate closely with City personnel and provide regular reporting - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; however, many branded products are specified for use

Description

The City of Austin is seeking a qualified contractor to provide grounds maintenance for sports fields at various recreation centers. The scope includes maintaining turf and infield areas through tasks such as grading infields and adding clay, top dressing and field leveling, applications for weed, pest, and disease control, fertilizer application, aeration, and reseeding. The goal is to ensure safe, playable, and visually appealing surfaces for all users. The contract requires compliance with insurance and living wage provisions, and includes a site visit meeting and a response deadline.

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