Landscape Services

It is the intent of this RFP to establish a contract, with licensed and bonded entities for the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino for labor, materials and equipment necessary to provide Landscape Services for multifamily residential units and administrative offices located throughout the County of San Bernardino.All work is to be performed according to industry standards, according to the material manufacturers’ recommendations and to the satisfaction of HACSB. The Contractor will perform landscape maintenance and repairs for properties owned by HACSB as requested by the Property Manager or their designee. The HACSB offers no guarantee of any amount of work to be performed under the Contract.If requested by the Property Manager, Project Manager, or Supervising Maintenance Worker; awarded contractor shall provide landscape services according to the specifications included in the scope of work in this section.I. General RequirementsA. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, tools, parts, materials, supplies, consultants, and sub-consultants and necessary appurtenances required to perform the work required. B. Identify a project manager, foreperson, supervisor or lead person (ENGLISH SPEAKING) for each REGION/SERVICE AREA who is empowered to enact orders relative to the services contained in the RFP at all times throughout the Contract period. Cellular phone contact information and a brief description of the individual’s experience are strongly recommended. HACSB reserves the right to require replacement of an individual whose skills, experience, behavior or methods prove to be deficient in any significant way that threatens the success of the project.C. Provide a schedule of performance for each location including start time and anticipated completion time each service day. Update this information as needed with the HACSB staff at the communities.D. Strictly comply with the written scope of work proposed for each location.E. Understand that HACSB is not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed material or equipment belonging to the successful offeror while in route or on HACSB property.F. Possess all required licenses, certifications and insurance coverage’s to meet the requirements of the General Conditions and local governments. Including but not limited to City business licenses, L&I coverage, Applicator’s Licenses, and Driver Licenses.G. Immediately remove from the property any equipment or material which pose a risk of injury or illness to residents, staff, or property. Including chemicals not permitted by Law, equipment that is faulty, leaking gas or oil, or dangerous due to missing guards or components.H. Remove all debris generated by the work from the property at the end of the service day. On – site dumpsters and trash bins are not to be used to dispose of debris related to this project. It is essential that debris is blown away from units.I. Perform all proposed tasks in an orderly, professional and safe manner. Take care when working around resident’s belongings, patios, vehicles and property equipment and features.NOTE: Properties are NON-SMOKING Communities. All personnel are prohibited from smoking anywhere on the property, including vehicles. J. Report accidental damages caused by the work to the HACSB Senior Regional Communities Manager immediately.K. Act responsibly in resolving tenant complaints generated by the work. Written notice of which will progress from the resident to the on–site staff to the Successful Proposer’s designated contact. Subsequent dissatisfaction expressed by the affected resident will be addressed by the HACSB, resident, and successful contractor until a resolution can be reached. Be advised the HACSB will not pay, rebate, refund, or otherwise compensate a resident who makes a substantiated claim. All claims for damage raised by residents, visitors or guests which can be proven to relate to the work, and is not a result of HACSB’s