City of Culver City PlanetBids #RFP #2707

Specialized Maintenance Services for Kaizuka Japanese Garden

The City of Culver City is seeking specialized maintenance services for the Kaizuka Japanese Garden at the Julian Dixon Library. - Government Buyer: - City of Culver City, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department - Scope of Services: - Bi-weekly general garden upkeep: weeding, light pruning of shrubs and ground cover, cleaning ponds and water features, and removal of garden-related debris - Biannual pruning and feeding of specific trees: - Deciduous flowering Japanese Apricot trees (15ft and 10ft tall) - Kuromatsu Black Pine Bonsai (10ft and 6ft tall) - Evergreen Juniper tree (20ft tall) - Specialized bamboo maintenance: selective pruning, removal of dead stems, root control, and feeding - Unique Requirements: - Maintenance must adhere to traditional Japanese garden standards to preserve cultural and historical integrity - Emphasis on environmentally preferred practices; vendors are encouraged to have independent green certification - Compliance with city regulations is required - No specific OEMs or branded products are mentioned; focus is on horticultural services and expertise - Notable requirement: mandatory pre-bid meeting and electronic submission of proposals

Description

The City of Culver City is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for ongoing maintenance services of the Kaizuka Japanese Garden. The scope includes general upkeep such as weeding, light pruning of shrubs and ground cover, pond and water feature cleaning, and removal of garden-related debris. The contractor will also perform biannual pruning and feeding of designated trees and plantings, including bonsai and bamboo maintenance. Services exclude removal of vandalism or large-scale trash caused by public use. Maintenance must adhere to traditional Japanese garden standards to preserve cultural integrity.

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