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The City of North Augusta desires to secure an Athletic Field Turf Management vendor to conduct an annual maintenance program at Riverview Park according to the bid specifications. Early Spring: 1. Blanket pre-emergent and post emergent weed control to eliminate winter weeds and prevent Spring weeds such as crabgrass and goosegrass. 2. Potassium application for improved root development and turf vigor. 3. Soil analysis to determine PH and mineral levels as an acid in developing fertility program. Spring: 1. Blanket pre-emergent herbicide application to prevent most spring weeks and post emergent herbicide to control late season broadleaf weed populations that may be present. 2. Fertilization containing a balanced rate of nutrients to promote a uniform color during spring green-up. 3. Blanket Fire Ant and Mole Cricket Control application. (Top Choice Insecticide) 4. PRIMO PGR Application on Athletic Fields. Early Summer: 1. Specially formulated fertilization designed to feed the turf when it is growing fastest and provide excellent color and vigor. 2. Controllable weeds are "spot" treated where necessary. 3. PRIMO PGR Applications on Athletic fields. Late Summer: 1. Fertilization designed to supply the turf with the necessary nutrients for mid-summer droughts common to this area. It contains the nutrients necessary to promote vigor and color along with proper rooting. 2. Controllable weeds and Fire Ants are "spot" treated where necessary. 3. PRIMO PGR Applications on Athletic Fields. Early Fall: 1. Pre-winter feeding with fertilizers designed to provide moderate rates of nutrients necessary to prepare the turf for upcoming dormancy and the traffic that comes with seasonal play. 2. Pre-emergent and post emergent weed management for late season control of broadleaf weeds and young winter weeds that may be germinating and emerging. 3. Second blanket Fire Ant controls treatment. Fall: 1. A blanket fall pre-emergent weed killer applied to prevent winter weeds and post emergent herbicide to control existing weeds. 2. Potassium based fertilizer applied for root development and to assist with the stresses of winter and turf dormancy. Additions as needed: 1. Fungicide treatments necessary for any diseases on fields. 2. Application of Acelepryn in the event of an Army worm invasion and able to apply within 24 hr. notice. 3. Top dressing rate per ton with sand provided by City of North Augusta. 4. Core aeration of all athletic fields. FACILITIES TO BE MAINTAINED: 1. High School Baseball Field: 96,000 sq. feet 2. High School Softball Field: 40,000 sq. feet 3. Lions Field Football Field and Practice Field: 145,000 sq. feet 4. 200 ft. Youth Baseball Fields (4 fields) : 120,000 sq. feet 5. Softball Fields A,B,C, & D. 240,000 sq. feet 6. Riverside Soccer Field, Soccer 1,2,3: 90,000 sq. feet 7. Hammond Ferry Soccer Complex (3 fields): 270,000 sq. feet 8. Hammond Ferry Soccer Field 5: 90,000 square feet 9. Riverview Park Complex Common Areas Total acreage is approximately 40 acres. All athletic fields are hybrid Tifton bermudagrass fields. All formal inquiries relating to this bid should be addressed in writing to: Rick Meyer Director Parks & Recreation 100 Riverview Park Drive North Augusta, SC 29841 rmeyer@northaugustasc.gov The City of North Augusta will establish an initial contract of one year (12 months from date of contract) upon acceptance of proposals, with the option to renew said contract for two additional one-year periods. The contract will renew automatically on each anniversary date as long as both parties desire to maintain said contract. The City of North Augusta has the full right not to renew the contract in subsequent years after the initial on year contract. The City of North Augusta reserves the right to waive any formalities and to reject any or all bids.