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1. The City plants an average of one hundred fifty (150) 15-gallon street trees a year (non-drought year) - typically in two large planned projects in the fall and spring seasons, and interim smaller plantings. The City may plant twenty-four inch boxed sized trees. The City will provide all the necessary trees plus such necessary planting materials such as stakes, tree ties, and fertilizer. Contractor shall apply all other necessary equipment, labor, and supplies, such as shovels, stake pounder, mattocks, etc. to perform the task. 2. At the completion of planting work, the Contractor shall update the City's computerized inventory information for the trees planted. The Contractor shall add the tree and site data. The contractor may, at the City's discretion, enter the data in a computer program or update written lists for the City to enter the data later. The inventory data includes: location, species, planting strip width, diameter, condition, health, wires and utilities, sidewalk condition, and maintenance performed. 3. Underground Services Alert (USA) shall be phoned at 1-800-227-2600 at least 48 hours prior to performing tree planting. Site excavation cannot proceed without USA being notified. 4. Compensation for the above materials and work completed is included in the hourly rate for Bid Items NO.3 and NO.4 in the Bid Proposal. D. Stump removal and grinding services as assigned 1. A stump grinding machine acceptable to the City shall be used for all stump grinding work. The woody portion of the stump and large surface roots as directed shall be ground to a typical depth of twelve inches (12") below finished grade. 2. The stump debris shall be removed from the site so that the remaining site condition is a level area with the surrounding grade. All excess debris to be removed shall become the property of the Contractor for disposal. 3. Underground Services Alert (USA) shall be phoned at 1-800-227-2600 at least 48 hours prior to performing stump removal. Stump removal work cannot proceed without USA being notified. 4. Compensation for the above materials and work completed is included in the hourly rate for Bid Item No. 5 in the Bid Proposal. E. Pesticide Application 1. The Contractor may be assigned to perform a dormant spray to deciduous trees during the winter spray season or a foliar spray to trees during the growing season. The Contractor may be assigned to perform a soil drench of systemic pesticide for insect management. The contractor may be assigned to perform trunk injections for insect or disease management. Predominant species are Ash and Sycamore although other tree species may be included. The size and location of the trees to be treated may vary and will be designated by the Director. 2. The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with all State and Federal regulations associated with the application of pesticides and shall be responsible for providing the necessary Pest Control Advisor recommendations and reporting for the work. All applications shall be made per labeled rates or special permits as provided by the County Agricultural Commissioner's Office. All applicator protective clothing and equipment shall be per label recommendations. Page 4 of 6