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EXHIBIT B CITY OF REDWOOD CITY COMPREHENSIVE STREET TREE MAINTENANCE PROJECT SUMMARY OF WORK 1.01 DURATION A. The City of Redwood City tree maintenance services will cover the period beginning approximately September 1, 2005 and ending approximately October 31, 2005. The Contractor will be required to perform said services five (5) days per week and on an "on-call" basis. The Contractor should recognize that a full week work schedule may be reduced by inclement weather or other unanticipated scheduling considerations at the City's discretion. Work shall not normally be assigned on weekends or on such holidays (12 days) regularly recognized by the City work force. 1.02. DESCRIPTION A. The scope of the work will include a large range of tree maintenance activities, including (but not limited to) tree removals, tree pruning, stump grinding, pest control, and tree planting. The total amount of work for any activity shall be performed on an "as-needed" basis. B. One crew is expected to perform tree pruning and/or tree removal work for up to 40 hours per week. An additional tree pruning/tree removal crew may be scheduled for up to 80 hours. Multiple crews may be scheduled for pruning, removal, planting, spraying, and stump removal as needed, upon request from the City. The Contractor shall provide the requested crew within two weeks from the date of request. Contractor will work at the hourly rate for the different bid items as specified. 1.03. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS A. Contractor's equipment, work procedures, and training practices shall comply with ANSI Z133.1. All crew members shall be appropriately certified in EHAP to be able to work in proximity of electrical hazards. The tree climbers shall be WCISA Certified Treeworker or City approved equivalent climbing and work experience. B. All work to be performed shall be subject to the direct supervision of the Public Works Services Director or his duly appointed representative, and in all respects shall meet with his approval and shall conform with the department's requirements and standards. C. If requested, Contractor shall furnish statements relative to previous experience on similar work, the plan or procedure proposed and the resources and equipment available for the contemplated work, and any other information deemed necessary by the Public Works Services Director in determining proven competence to perform the work as bid. D. The successful bidder will be required to enter into an agreement with the City for the term specified, for the rates bid and containing the following requirements: 1. It shall be understood that the Contractor will be required to perform and complete the proposed work in a thorough and competent manner, and to furnish and provide in connection therewith all necessary labor, tools, implements, equipment, materials, and supplies as well as disposal of debris and materials - Page 1 of 6