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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 13th day of April, 2021 (“Effective
Date”), by and between the CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, a self-governing municipal
corporation organized and existing under its Charter and the laws of the State of Montana, 121 North
Rouse Street, Bozeman, Montana, with a mailing address of PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771,
hereinafter referred to as “City,” and, Grounds Guys of Bozeman LLC., 77D Nugget Lane, Belgrade,
MT 59718, hereinafter referred to as “Contractor.” The City and Contractor may be referred to
individually as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”
In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the receipt and
sufficiency whereof being hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1.Purpose: City agrees to enter this Agreement with Contractor to perform for City
services described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference made
a part hereof.
2.Term/Effective Date: This Agreement is effective upon the Effective Date unless
earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement.
3.Scope of Services: Contractor will perform the work and provide the services in
accordance with the requirements of the Scope of Services. For conflicts between this Agreement and
the Scope of Services, unless specifically provided otherwise, the Agreement governs.
4.Payment: City agrees to pay Contractor specified in the Appendix C Maintenance
Schedule Zone 2 (LANDSCAPE) attached hereto as Exhibit B. Any alteration or deviation from the
described services that involves additional costs above the Agreement amount will be performed by
Contractor after written request by the City, and will become an additional charge over and above the
amount listed in the Scope of Services. The City must agree in writing upon any additional charges.
5.Contractor’s Representations: To induce City to enter into this Agreement,
Contractor makes the following representations:
a.Contractor has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of this Agreement, the
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Scope of Services, and with all local conditions and federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules,
and regulations that in any manner may affect cost, progress or performance of the Scope of Services.
b. Contractor represents and warrants to City that it has the experience and ability to
perform the services required by this Agreement; that it will perform the services in a professional,
competent and timely manner and with diligence and skill; that it has the power to enter into and
perform this Agreement and grant the rights granted in it; and that its performance of this Agreement
shall not infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party, whether rights of copyright, trademark,
privacy, publicity, libel, slander or any other rights of any nature whatsoever, or violate any federal,
state and municipal laws. The City will not determine or exercise control as to general procedures or
formats necessary to have these services meet this warranty.
6. Independent Contractor Status/Labor Relations: The parties agree that Contractor
is an independent contractor for purposes of this Agreement and is not to be considered an employee
of the City for any purpose. Contractor is not subject to the terms and provisions of the City’s
personnel policies handbook and may not be considered a City employee for workers’ compensation
or any other purpose. Contractor is not authorized to represent the City or otherwise bind the City in
any dealings between Contractor and any third parties.
Contractor shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Workers’ Compensation Act,
Title 39, Chapter 71, Montana Code Annotated (MCA), and the Occupational Disease Act of
Montana, Title 39, Chapter 71, MCA. Contractor shall maintain workers’ compensation coverage for
all members and employees of Contractor’s business, except for those members who are exempted
by law.
Contractor shall furnish the City with copies showing one of the following: (1) a binder for
workers’ compensation coverage by an insurer licensed and authorized to provide workers’
compensation insurance in the State of Montana; or (2) proof of exemption from workers’
compensation granted by law for independent contractors.
In the event that, during the term of this Agreement, any labor problems or disputes of any
type arise or materialize which in turn cause any services to cease for any period of time, Contractor
specifically agrees to take immediate steps, at its own expense and without expectation of
reimbursement from City, to alleviate or resolve all such labor problems or disputes. The specific
steps Contractor shall take shall be left to the discretion of Contractor; provided, however, that
Contractor shall bear all costs of any related legal action. Contractor shall provide immediate relief
to the City so as to permit the services to continue at no additional cost to City.
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Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from any and all claims,
demands, costs, expenses, damages, and liabilities arising out of, resulting from, or occurring in
connection with any labor problems or disputes or any delays or stoppages of work associated with
such problems or disputes.
7. Indemnity/Waiver of Claims/Insurance: For other than professional services
rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor agrees to release, defend, indemnify, and
hold harmless the City, its agents, representatives, employees, and officers (collectively referred to
for purposes of this Section as the City) from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, fees
and costs (including attorney’s fees and the costs and fees of expert witness and consultants), losses,
expenses, liabilities (including liability where activity is inherently or intrinsically dangerous) or
damages of whatever kind or nature connected therewith and without limit and without regard to the
cause or causes thereof or the negligence of any party or parties that may be asserted against,
recovered from or suffered by the City occasioned by, growing or arising out of or resulting from or
in any way related to: (i) the negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of the Contractor; or (ii)
any negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of any of the Contractor’s agents.
For the professional services rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor
agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless against claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and
expenses, including reasonable defense attorney fees, to the extent caused by the negligence or
intentional misconduct of the Contractor or Contractor’s agents or employees.
Such obligations shall not be construed to negate, abridge, or reduce other rights or obligations
of indemnity that would otherwise exist. The indemnification obligations of this Section must not be
construed to negate, abridge, or reduce any common-law or statutory rights of the City as
indemnitee(s) which would otherwise exist as to such indemnitee(s).
Contractor’s indemnity under this Section shall be without regard to and without any right to
contribution from any insurance maintained by City.
Should the City be required to bring an action against the Contractor to assert its right to
defense or indemnification under this Agreement or under the Contractor’s applicable insurance
policies required below, the City shall be entitled to recover reasonable costs and attorney fees
incurred in asserting its right to indemnification or defense but only if a court of competent
jurisdiction determines the Contractor was obligated to defend the claim(s) or was obligated to
indemnify the City for a claim(s) or any portion(s) thereof.
In the event of an action filed against the City resulting from the City’s performance under
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this Agreement, the City may elect to represent itself and incur all costs and expenses of suit.
Contractor also waives any and all claims and recourse against the City, including the right of
contribution for loss or damage to person or property arising from, growing out of, or in any way
connected with or incident to the performance of this Agreement except “responsibility for [City’s]
own fraud, for willful injury to the person or property of another, or for violation of law, whether
willful or negligent” as per 28-2-702, MCA.
These obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement and the services performed
hereunder.
In addition to and independent from the above, Contractor shall at Contractor’s expense secure
insurance coverage through an insurance company or companies duly licensed and authorized to
conduct insurance business in Montana which insures the liabilities and obligations specifically
assumed by the Contractor in this Section. The insurance coverage shall not contain any exclusion
for liabilities specifically assumed by the Contractor in this Section.
The insurance shall cover and apply to all claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and
expenses that may be asserted or claimed against, recovered from, or suffered by the City without
limit and without regard to the cause therefore and which is acceptable to the City. Contractor shall
furnish to the City an accompanying certificate of insurance and accompanying endorsements in
amounts not less than as follows:
Workers’ Compensation – statutory;
Employers’ Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate;
Commercial General Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual
aggregate;
Automobile Liability - $1,000,000 property damage/bodily injury per accident; and
Professional Liability - $1,000,000 per claim; $2,000,000 annual aggregate.
The above amounts shall be exclusive of defense costs. The City shall be endorsed as an
additional or named insured on a primary non-contributory basis on both the Commercial General
and Automobile Liability policies. The insurance and required endorsements must be in a form
suitable to City and shall include no less than a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation or non-renewal.
Contractor shall notify City within two (2) business days of Contractor’s receipt of notice that any
required insurance coverage will be terminated or Contractor’s decision to terminate any required
insurance coverage for any reason.
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The City must approve all insurance coverage and endorsements prior to the Contractor
commencing work.
8. Termination for Contractor’s Fault:
a. If Contractor refuses or fails to timely do the work, or any part thereof, or fails
to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement, or otherwise breaches any terms or
conditions of this Agreement, the City may, by written notice, terminate this Agreement and
the Contractor’s right to proceed with all or any part of the work (“Termination Notice Due
to Contractor’s Fault”). The City may then take over the work and complete it, either with its
own resources or by re-letting the contract to any other third party.
b. In the event of a termination pursuant to this Section 8, Contractor shall be
entitled to payment only for those services Contractor actually rendered.
c. Any termination provided for by this Section 8 shall be in addition to any other
remedies to which the City may be entitled under the law or at equity.
d. In the event of termination under this Section 8, Contractor shall, under no
circumstances, be entitled to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business
opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits
damages of any nature arising, or claimed to have arisen, as a result of the termination.
9. Termination for City’s Convenience:
a. Should conditions arise which, in the sole opinion and discretion of the City,
make it advisable to the City to cease performance under this Agreement, the City may
terminate this Agreement by written notice to Contractor (“Notice of Termination for City’s
Convenience”). The termination shall be effective in the manner specified in the Notice of
Termination for City’s Convenience and shall be without prejudice to any claims that the City
may otherwise have against Contractor.
b. Upon receipt of the Notice of Termination for City’s Convenience, unless
otherwise directed in the Notice, the Contractor shall immediately cease performance under
this Agreement and make every reasonable effort to refrain from continuing work, incurring
additional expenses or costs under this Agreement and shall immediately cancel all existing
orders or contracts upon terms satisfactory to the City. Contractor shall do only such work as
may be necessary to preserve, protect, and maintain work already completed or immediately
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in progress.
c. In the event of a termination pursuant to this Section 9, Contractor is entitled
to payment only for those services Contractor actually rendered on or before the receipt of the
Notice of Termination for City’s Convenience.
d. The compensation described in Section 9(c) is the sole compensation due to
Contractor for its performance of this Agreement. Contractor shall, under no circumstances,
be entitled to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business opportunity, lost
productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits damages of any
nature arising, or claimed to have arisen, as a result of the termination.
10. Limitation on Contractor’s Damages; Time for Asserting Claim:
a. In the event of a claim for damages by Contractor under this Agreement,
Contractor’s damages shall be limited to contract damages and Contractor hereby expressly
waives any right to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business
opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits
damages of any nature or kind.
b. In the event Contractor wants to assert a claim for damages of any kind or
nature, Contractor shall provide City with written notice of its claim, the facts and
circumstances surrounding and giving rise to the claim, and the total amount of damages
sought by the claim, within thirty (30) days of the facts and circumstances giving rise to the
claim. In the event Contractor fails to provide such notice, Contractor shall waive all rights
to assert such claim.
11. Representatives and Notices:
a. City’s Representative: The City’s Representative for the purpose of this
Agreement shall be Luke Kline, Contracts Coordinator or such other individual as City shall
designate in writing. Whenever approval or authorization from or communication or
submission to City is required by this Agreement, such communication or submission shall be
directed to the City’s Representative and approvals or authorizations shall be issued only by
such Representative; provided, however, that in exigent circumstances when City’s
Representative is not available, Contractor may direct its communication or submission to
other designated City personnel or agents as designated by the City in writing and may receive
approvals or authorization from such persons.
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b. Contractor’s Representative: The Contractor’s Representative for the
purpose of this Agreement shall be Bryan Buerkle or such other individual as Contractor shall
designate in writing. Whenever direction to or communication with Contractor is required by
this Agreement, such direction or communication shall be directed to Contractor’s
Representative; provided, however, that in exigent circumstances when Contractor’s
Representative is not available, City may direct its direction or communication to other
designated Contractor personnel or agents.
c. Notices: All notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing and
shall be provided to the Representatives named in this Section. Notices shall be deemed given
when delivered, if delivered by courier to Party’s address shown above during normal business
hours of the recipient; or when sent, if sent by email or fax (with a successful transmission
report) to the email address or fax number provided by the Party’s Representative; or on the
fifth business day following mailing, if mailed by ordinary mail to the address shown above,
postage prepaid.
12. Permits: Contractor shall provide all notices, comply with all applicable laws,
ordinances, rules, and regulations, obtain all necessary permits, licenses, including a City of Bozeman
business license, and inspections from applicable governmental authorities, and pay all fees and
charges in connection therewith.
13 Laws and Regulations: Contractor shall comply fully with all applicable state and
federal laws, regulations, and municipal ordinances including, but not limited to, all workers’
compensation laws, all environmental laws including, but not limited to, the generation and disposal
of hazardous waste, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the safety rules, codes, and
provisions of the Montana Safety Act in Title 50, Chapter 71, MCA, all applicable City, County, and
State building and electrical codes, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all non-discrimination,
affirmative action, and utilization of minority and small business statutes and regulations.
14. Nondiscrimination and Equal Pay: The Contractor agrees that all hiring by
Contractor of persons performing this Agreement shall be on the basis of merit and qualifications.
The Contractor will have a policy to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all
applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and contracts. The Contractor will
not refuse employment to a person, bar a person from employment, or discriminate against a person
in compensation or in a term, condition, or privilege of employment because of race, color, religion,
creed, political ideas, sex, age, marital status, national origin, actual or perceived sexual orientation,
gender identity, physical or mental disability, except when the reasonable demands of the position
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require an age, physical or mental disability, marital status or sex distinction. The Contractor shall
be subject to and comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 140, Title 2, United
States Code, and all regulations promulgated thereunder.
Contractor represents it is, and for the term of this Agreement will be, in compliance with the
requirements of the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104, MCA (the Montana Equal Pay Act).
Contractor must report to the City any violations of the Montana Equal Pay Act that Contractor has
been found guilty of within 60 days of such finding for violations occurring during the term of this
Agreement.
Contractor shall require these nondiscrimination terms of its subcontractors providing services
under this Agreement.
15. Intoxicants; DOT Drug and Alcohol Regulations/Safety and Training: Contractor
shall not permit or suffer the introduction or use of any intoxicants, including alcohol or illegal drugs,
by any employee or agent engaged in services to the City under this Agreement while on City property
or in the performance of any activities under this Agreement. Contractor acknowledges it is aware of
and shall comply with its responsibilities and obligations under the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) regulations governing anti-drug and alcohol misuse prevention plans and related testing. City
shall have the right to request proof of such compliance and Contractor shall be obligated to furnish
such proof.
The Contractor shall be responsible for instructing and training the Contractor's employees
and agents in proper and specified work methods and procedures. The Contractor shall provide
continuous inspection and supervision of the work performed. The Contractor is responsible for
instructing its employees and agents in safe work practices.
16. Modification and Assignability: This Agreement may not be enlarged, modified or
altered except by written agreement signed by both parties hereto. The Contractor may not
subcontract or assign Contractor’s rights, including the right to compensation or duties arising
hereunder, without the prior written consent of the City. Any subcontractor or assignee will be bound
by all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
17. Reports/Accountability/Public Information: Contractor agrees to develop and/or
provide documentation as requested by the City demonstrating Contractor’s compliance with the
requirements of this Agreement. Contractor shall allow the City, its auditors, and other persons
authorized by the City to inspect and copy its books and records for the purpose of verifying that the
reimbursement of monies distributed to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement was used in
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compliance with this Agreement and all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. The
Contractor shall not issue any statements, releases or information for public dissemination without
prior approval of the City.
18. Non-Waiver: A waiver by either party of any default or breach by the other party of
any terms or conditions of this Agreement does not limit the other party’s right to enforce such term
or conditions or to pursue any available legal or equitable rights in the event of any subsequent default
or breach.
19. Attorney’s Fees and Costs: In the event it becomes necessary for either Party to
retain an attorney to enforce any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement or to give any notice
required herein, then the prevailing Party or the Party giving notice shall be entitled to reasonable
attorney's fees and costs, including fees, salary, and costs of in-house counsel including the City
Attorney’s Office staff.
20. Taxes: Contractor is obligated to pay all taxes of any kind or nature and make all
appropriate employee withholdings.
21. Dispute Resolution:
a. Any claim, controversy, or dispute between the parties, their agents,
employees, or representatives shall be resolved first by negotiation between senior-level
personnel from each party duly authorized to execute settlement agreements. Upon mutual
agreement of the parties, the parties may invite an independent, disinterested mediator to assist
in the negotiated settlement discussions.
b. If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days from the
date the dispute was first raised, then such dispute may only be resolved in a court of
competent jurisdiction in compliance with the Applicable Law provisions of this Agreement.
22. Survival: Contractor’s indemnification shall survive the termination or expiration of
this Agreement for the maximum period allowed under applicable law.
23. Headings: The headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not
be construed as a part of the Agreement or as a limitation on the scope of the particular paragraphs to
which they refer.
24. Severability: If any portion of this Agreement is held to be void or unenforceable, the
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balance thereof shall continue in effect.
25. Applicable Law: The parties agree that this Agreement is governed in all respects by
the laws of the State of Montana.
26. Binding Effect: This Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the heirs,
legal representatives, successors, and assigns of the parties.
27. No Third-Party Beneficiary: This Agreement is for the exclusive benefit of the
parties, does not constitute a third-party beneficiary agreement, and may not be relied upon or
enforced by a third party.
28. Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, which together
constitute one instrument.
29. Integration: This Agreement and all Exhibits attached hereto constitute the entire
agreement of the parties. Covenants or representations not contained herein or made a part thereof
by reference, are not binding upon the parties. There are no understandings between the parties other
than as set forth in this Agreement. All communications, either verbal or written, made prior to the
date of this Agreement are hereby abrogated and withdrawn unless specifically made a part of this
Agreement by reference.
30. Consent to Electronic Signatures: The Parties have consented to execute this
Agreement electronically in conformance with the Montana Uniform Electronic Transactions Act,
Title 30, Chapter 18, Part 1, MCA.
31. Extensions: this Agreement may, upon mutual agreement, be extended for a period
of one year by written agreement of the Parties. In no case, however, may this Agreement run longer
than three years.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and
year first above written or as recorded in an electronic signature.
CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA ____________________________________
CONTRACTOR (Type Name Above)
By________________________________ By__________________________________
Jeff Mihelich, City Manager
Print Name: ___________________________
Print Title: ____________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By_______________________________
Greg Sullivan, Bozeman City Attorney
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Owner, President
Buerkle LTD, DBA The Grounds Guys of Bozeman
Bryan Buerkle
City of Bozeman
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771-1230
February 2021
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
PARKS & TRAILS DISTRICT
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES ZONE: 2
City of Bozeman
Bozeman, MT
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III. SCOPE OF SERVICES
If selected a contractor will provide the City with professional expertise to successfully
implement the proposed scope of services. The City has provided a summary of the basic
maintenance components and site locations to assist in understanding the tasks and
maintenance services desired. Specifications are general in nature and not intended to
encompass all the projects complexity. Contractor shall become familiar with the specified
locations and the needs of each facility to best determine their ability to complete the
described maintenance specifications.
Additional tasks and work elements may be inserted into the scope of services during contract
negotiations with the selected firm. It is also possible that tasks or elements could be removed
during negotiations or not included in an initial contract because of regulatory uncertainty,
budget limitations, contracting strategy or any combination thereof.
Proposals must clearly identify any elements of the proposed scope of services that would not
be provided by the prime contractor. Any sub-contractors which comprise the respondent team
must be identified along with a description of past working history between the firms.
The scope of services includes:
1.Contractor shall be responsible for completion of site specific landscape maintenance
and grounds keeping services identified and described in Appendix D: Park location
Maps Zone 2.
2.Contractor proposals shall include cost associated with delivery of tasks described in
Appendix C: Maintenance Schedule Zone 2 and Additional Services listed to be
considered for proposal award.
3.Contractor shall provide a fixed cost per item for all services at the frequency
designated/described in Appendix C: Maintenance Schedule Zone 2.
Services requested for Maintenance Schedule Zone 2 include:
a.Mowing
b.Weedeating / Trimming
c.Fertilizer Application
d.Spraying Application / Weed Control
e.Dog Station Maintenance
f.Garbage / Trash Removal
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4.Contractor shall provide a fixed hourly rate for services described in Appendix C:
Maintenance Schedule.
Additional Services requested include:
g.Mowing
h.Weedeating / Trimming
i.Dog station maintenance
j.Landscaping
k.Clearing, brushing, pruning of vegetation
l.Maintenance of native grass/naturalized areas
m.Trail maintenance
n.Removal of seasonal debris, leaves, litter
o.Overseeding turf areas
p.Garbage trash/removal
q.Aerating & Thatching
5.The final scope of services may change and will be contained in a professional services
agreement to be executed by the City and the selected Contractor. Contractor proposals
shall include additional explanation if items costs are excluded from the scope of
services provided. Irrigation services/maintenance are not included in this RFP and will
be contracted separately.
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PARK NAME SITE DISCRIPTION LOCATION:MAP/LOCATION (GREEN AREA ONLY)
CATTAIL CREEK PARKS A & B
TURF: YES/UNK
IRRIGATION:
YES/UNK
Park A: Blackbird Dr. to
Warbler Way & South fo
Cattail St. Park B: Catron St.
to Cattail St. & Blackbird Dr.
to Warbler Way.
2-B 1x/week (price per mow)$1x/week (price per trimming) $
On Turf Areas
1x/year/as needed (price
per application)
$
Broad leaf weed control
1x/year/as needed
(price per application)
$ 1x/week/as needed $ 1x/week/as needed $
SANDAN PARK TURF: YES/FAIR IRRIGATION:YES/ME
DIUM/FAIR
Downy Ln. to Savannah St. & Fen Way to Blackbird Dr. 2-C 1x/week (price per mow)$1x/week (price per trimming) $ On Turf Areas 1x/year/as needed (price
per application)
$ Broad leaf weed control 1x/year/as needed
(price per application)
$ 1x/week/as needed $ 1x/week/as needed $
CATTAIL CREEK
PARK PHASE 3
TURF: YES/UNK IRRIGATION: YES/MEDIUM/FAIR
Catron St. to Catamount &
Blackbird Dr. to Warbler Way.2-D 1x/week
(price per mow)$1x/week
(price per trimming) $ On Turf Areas 1x/year/as needed (price per application) $ Broad leaf weed control 1x/year/as needed (price per application) $ 1x/week/as needed $ 1x/week/as needed $
HARVEST CREEK
PARK 1-4
TURF: YES/FAIR IRRIGATION: YES/SMALL/FAIR
W. Oak St. to Durston Rd. & Springbrook Ave. to to N. 27th Ave.2-E 1x/week
(price per mow)$1x/week
(price per trimming) $ On Turf Areas 1x/year/as needed (price per application) $ Broad leaf weed control 1x/year/as needed (price per application) $ 1x/week/as needed $ 1x/week/as needed $
HEADLANDS PARK 1-4
TURF: YES/FAIR IRRIGATION: YES/MEDIUM/FAIR
Linear Park between Bridger Canyon Dr. & Headlands Dr. 2-F 1x/week (price per mow)$1x/week (price per trimming) $ On On Turf Areas 1x/year/as needed (price per application) $ Broad leaf weed control 1x/year/as needed (price per application) $ 1x/biweekly/as needed $1x/biweekly/as needed $
SOROPTOMIST PARK TURF: YES/FAIR IRRIGATION: YES/SMALL/FAIR
Main St. to Babcock St. at
Rouse Ave. 2-G 1x/week
(price per mow)$1x/week
(price per trimming) $ On Turf Areas 1x/year/as needed (price per application) $ Broad leaf weed control 1x/year/as needed (price per application) $ 1x/biweekly/as needed $ 1x/biweekly/as needed $
WALTON HOMESTEAD PARK
TURF: YES/FAIR
IRRIGATION:
YES/SMALL/FAIR
Corner of 15th Ave. and Juniper St. 2-H 1x/week (price per mow)$1x/week (price per trimming) $
On Turf Areas
1x/year/as needed (price
per application)
$
Broad leaf weed control
1x/year/as needed (price
per application)
$ 1x/week/as needed $ 1x/week/as needed $
WESTGLEN PARK TURF: YES/FAIR IRRIGATION: YES/MEDIUM/FAIR
Between Drouillard Dr. and Meriweather Ave. at Mendenhall St. 2-I 1x/week
(price per mow)$1x/week
(price per trimming) $ On Turf Areas 1x/year/as needed (price per application) $ Broad leaf weed control 1x/year/as needed (price per application) $ 1x/biweekly/as needed $ 1x/biweekly/as needed $
WILLOW PARK TURF: YES/FAIR
IRRIGATION: NO
Michael Grove Ave. south
of Peter Pl. 2-J 1x/biweekly
(price per mow)$1x/biweekly
(price per trimming) $ On Turf Areas 1x/year/as needed (price per application) $ Broad leaf weed control 1x/year/as needed (price per application) $ 1x/biweekly/as needed $ 1x/biweekly/as needed $
BRIDGER CREEK PARK PHASE 1
TURF: YES/FAIR IRRIGATION: YES/MEDIUM/FAIR
Off Boyland Rd. Park with a pond. 2-K 1x/week (price per mow)1x/week (price per trimming) $ On Lawn Area 1x/year/as needed (price per application) $ Broad leaf weed control 1x/year/as needed (price per application) $ 1x/week/as needed $ 1x/week/as needed $
BRIDGER CREEK
PARK PHASE 2-3
TURF: YES/FAIR IRRIGATION: YES/MEDIUM/FAIR
PH. 2: Augusta Dr. off Mcilhattan Rd. PH. 3 Trail corrador Story Mill Dr. to Mcillhattan Rd. & North of St Andrews Dr.
2-L 1x/week
(price per mow)$1x/week
(price per trimming) $ On Turf Areas 1x/year/as needed (price per application) $ Broad leaf weed control 1x/year/as needed (price per application) $ 1x/week/as needed $ 1x/week/as needed $
VILLAGE DOWNTOWN PARK
TURF: UNK IRRIGATION: YES/MEDIUM/FAIR
E-W trail corridor N. Broadway Ave. to Village Crossing Way.2-M 1x/biweely (price per mow)$1x/biweekly (price per trimming) $ On Turf Areas As needed (price per application) $ Broad leaf weed control As needed (price per application) $ 1x/biweekly/as needed $ 1x/biweekly/as needed $
BAXTER SQUARE PARK
TURF: YES/FAIR
IRRIGATION:
YES/SMALL/FAIR
Corner of Sartain St. and
Renee Way & Baxter Ln.
to Sartain St. 2-N 1x/biweekly (price per mow)$1x/biweekly (price per trimming) $
On Lawn Area
As needed (price
per application)
$
On Lawn Area
As needed (price
per application)
$ 1x/biweekly/as needed $ 1x/biweekly/as needed $
WEST WINDS PARK (ALL PHASES)
TURF: YES/FAIR
IRRIGATION:
YES/MEDIUM/FAIR
Oak St. to Baxter Ln. & Davis Ln. to 27th Ave. 2-O 1x/week (price per mow)$1x/week (price per trimming) $
On Lawn Area
1x/year/as needed (price
per application)
$
Broad leaf weed control
1x/year/as needed (price
per application)
$ 1x/week/as needed $ 1x/week/as needed $
LEGENDS AT BRIDGER CREEK PARK 1
TURF: YES/UNK IRRIGATION: YES/UNK North of Pinicle Star St. 2-P 1x/week
(price per mow)$1x/week
(price per trimming) $ On Turf Areas 1x/year/as needed (price per application) $ Broad leaf weed control 1x/year/as needed (price per application) $ 1x/week/as needed $ 1x/week/as needed $
LEGENDS AT BRIDGER CREEK PARK 2
TURF: YES/GOOD IRRIGATION: YES/MEDIU/FAIR
Boyland Rd. W. of Pinicle
Star St. 2-Q 1x/week (price per mow)$1x/week (price per trimming) $ On Turf Areas 1x/year/as needed (price per application) $ On Lawn Area 1x/year/as needed (price per application) $ 1x/week/as needed $ 1x/week/as needed $
CREEKWOOD SUB PARK
TURF: YES/FAIR
IRRIGATION:
YES/MEDIUM/FAIR
End of Creekwood Dr. 2-R 1x/week (price per mow)$1x/week (price per trimming) $
On Turf Areas
1x/year/as needed (price
per application)
$
Broad leaf weed control
1x/year/as needed (price
per application)
$ 1x/week/as needed $ 1x/week/as needed $
CATTAIL LAKE PARK TURF: YES/FAIR IRRIGATION: YES
East of Davis Ln. on
Troutmeadow Rd. &
Blackbird Dr. 2-S 1x/biweekly (price per mow)$1x/biweekly (price per trimming) $
On Turf Areas
1x/year/as needed (price
per application)
$
Broad leaf weed control
1x/year/as needed (price
per application)
$ 1x/biweekly/as needed $ 1x/biweekly/as needed $
PINE MEADOW PARK/ VALLEY MEADOWS PARK
TURF: YES/FAIR IRRIGATION: YES/SMALL/FAIR
W. Villard St. between
Valley Dr. and Merriwether 2-T 1x/biweekly
(price per mow)$ 1x/biweekly
(price per trimming) $ On Turf Areas 1x/year/as needed (price per application) $ Broad leaf weed control 1x/year/as needed (price per application) $ 1x/biweekly/as needed $ 1x/biweekly/as needed $
OAK MEADOWS PARK
TURF: YES/FAIR
IRRIGATION:
YES/MEDIUM/FAIR
Crabapple Dr. to Juniper St.
& N. 14th Ave to N. 12th
Ave.
2-U 1x/week (price per mow)$ 1x/week (price per trimming) $
On Turf Areas
1x/year/as needed (price
per application)
$
Broad leaf weed control
1x/year/as needed (price
per application)
$ 1x/week/as needed $ 1x/week/as needed $
$
Per Hour Rates
$
$
$
$
Aerating & Thatching
Appendix C: Maintenance Schedule- Zone 2 (LANDSCAPE)
MOWING FREQUENCY:
(TURF AREAS) TRIMMING FREQUENCY:FERTILIZER APPLICATION
FREQUENCY:
SPRAYING APPLICATION WEEDS
REMOVAL FREQUENCY:DOG STATION MAINTENANCE GARBAGE TRASH REMOVAL
Parks
Additional Services: Fixed Per Hour Rates
Service ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Mowing
Weedeating / Trimming
Dog station maintenance
Landscaping
Clearing, brushing, pruning of vegetation
Maintenance of native grass/naturalized areas
Trail maintenance
$
$
$
Removal of seasonal debris, leaves, litter
Overseeding turf areas
Garbage removal
$
$
$
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CITY OF BOZEMAN BOUNDARY/TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
Appendix C: Maintenance Schedule Zone 2
MAP/ LOCATION : OVERVIEW LK 1/21
PARKS MAINTENANCE ZONE 1-3 MAP
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THE GROUNDS GUYS OF BOZEMAN
Bryan Buerkle, Owner
406-315-4217
Bozeman.Owner@GroundsGuys.com
77D Nugget Lane, Belgrade, MT 59714
Bozeman Parks &
Trails District RFP
Landscape Maintenance Services
Zone:2
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Price Proposal
The price proposal utilized the table provided in Appendix C of the RFP.
*Estimates above assumes only maintaining irrigated turf areas, native grass areas are additional
services
*Estimate above assumes new dog station bags and new trash bags every week
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Additional Services as specified
Services Per Hour Rates Additional Comments
Mowing $90 Standard 36-54” zero turn mower on irrigated turf
Weeding/Trimming $75 Standard handheld gas/electric powered trimmers
Dog Station Maintenance $70 Hourly rate, materials are an addition
Landscaping $100 Hourly rate, materials and equipment are an
addition
Clearing, Brushing, Pruning of
Vegetation
$90 Hourly rate for standard pruning services,
landfill/hauling fee are an addition if excessive
Maintenance of native
grass/naturalized areas
$100 Hourly rate for 54” mower or ATV sprayer, if brush
mower/tractor is needed or larger sprayer,
additional equipment rates will be applied
Trail Maintenance $100 Hourly rate for ATV sprayer, if gravel work is
requested, equipment/materials are an addition
Removal of seasonal debris,
leaves, litter
$75 Hourly rate for standard bagging mowers,
landfill/hauling fee are an addition
Overseeding turf areas $90 Hourly rate for overseeding grass in small area’s,
additional equipment/materials may apply if larger
areas are requested for overseeding
Garbage removal $70 Hourly rate, landfill/hauling fee are an addition if
excessive materials
Aerating & Thatching $155 Standard rate for walk behind core aerator or de-
thatching and bagging
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