This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Christiansburg, Virginia. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

PURPOSE The intent and purpose of this Invitation For Unsealed Bid is to establish a term contract with one qualified source that can provide plant maintenance for the Montgomery County Government Center. A renovation of a large textile plant was completed in 2002 to house all the County's Administrative offices. 90,000 square feet of space with several skylights are the setting for these employees. Through work with our interior designer and architect, a plan for plants was outlined per Attachment C. The County will require the maintenance of these plants under this contract. SCOPE OF SERVICE: The Contractor shall provide the following goods and services: A. Full Service Plant Maintenance shall include all services necessary to keep the plants healthy and free of harmful insects and plant diseases. This service shall include, but not be limited to, all routine watering, fertilizing, spraying for insects, washing down the plants, replacing infected or diseased plants, mulching, thinning and pruning, on bi-weekly (once every two weeks) basis, as determined by the owner. B. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all materials, tools, equipment and plant maintenance supplies required and/or implied for the complete and satisfactory performance of the plant services. Montgomery County will provide access to water service required in the performance of this work. The Contractor shall provide all hoses, connections and other equipment required to transport water from the service source to the plants. C. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting all areas from water and/or other damage during the performance of this work. The Contractor shall clean up all chemicals, water, soil, mulch, clippings and other debris from the area prior to leaving the work area. D. The Contractor shall take all appropriate measures to ensure the protection and safety of all Contractor personnel and building occupants during the performance of this work. The Contractor shall provide barriers, notices, signs, devices and/or other means as necessary to warn building occupants of all dangers that may be encountered during performance of this work. The Contractor shall not apply hazardous chemicals, and/or those that may produce lasting objectionable odors to building occupants, during normal work hours. The Contractor shall make arrangements with the designated Montgomery County representative to perform this work after normal work hours or well before normal work hours to preclude all hazardous and/or odor problems. E. The Contractor shall replace all dead and terminally diseased plants with plants of like kind, size and character, unless otherwise directed by Montgomery County. All costs associated with plant replacements should be borne by the Contractor. F. Other Services: The Contractor may be directed to perform other services related to the plant maintenance services not included herein. These services should be performed on an as needed hourly labor rate basis. Materials and supplies required in the performance of these Services may be provided by the Contractor, but only on the basis of a discount off a published price list. G. No additional plants will be placed in the Government Center without first notifying the Owner. The Contractor shall perform an inspection of all additional plants for the presence of pest infestation or other disease conditions. If the Contractor determines that no adverse conditions exist, the additional plants may be placed in the Government Center upon approval of the authorized Montgomery County representative. H. The Contractor shall have at least three (3) years demonstrated experience performing full service plant maintenance services of similar scope to the services described herein. I. Contractor personnel applying pesticides during the performance of this work should posses a valid pesticide applicator's license. All certifications should be current at all times during the contract period from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. J. Contractor personnel furnished to perform the work described herein should be trained in and have knowledge of approved horticulture practices with at least three (3) years experience performing plant maintenance services similar to the services described herein. K. All chemicals used in the performance of the services should conform to all Federal, State and OSHA requirements and should be approved and in compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) labeling and use requirements. Please provide a copy of your pesticide applicators license with your bid. L. Work Schedule: All hourly rate work should normally be performed according to Montgomery County's work schedule, which at present is 8:30 am. - 5:00 p.m. The work schedule may be adjusted as agreed upon by Montgomery County and the Contractor. ADDRESS ALL INQUIRIES AND CORRESPONDENCE TO: Jeff Groseclose, CPPB, VCA, VCO Director of Purchasing E-MAIL ADDRESS: groseclosejb@montgomerycountyva.gov TELEPHONE NUMBER (540) 382-5784 FAX NUMBER (540) 382-5783