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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
PARKS & TRAILS DISTRICT
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES ZONE: 1
Submission Date: 02-22-2021
Greater Gallatin Contractors, Inc.
201 W. Madison Ave. Ste. 2A
Belgrade, MT 59714
www.greatergallatin.com
Hannah Winters, Office Manager
(406) 570-3784 I ggcmtoffice@gmail.com
Our Mission is to exceed expectations in the landscaping and irrigation
industry using knowledgeable team members and safety awareness
with a focus on environmentally friendly techniques. Through our
company-wide business ethics, we develop relationships with our
clients, vendors, and the community.
Greater Gallatin Contractors, Inc. www.greatergallatin.com ggcmtoffice@gmail.com
Our Mission is to exceed expectations in the landscaping and irrigation industry using knowledgeable team members and safety
awareness, with a focus on environmentally friendly techniques. Through our company wide business ethics; we develop relationships
with our clients, vendors and the community.
Index:
Executive Summary
Firm/Individual Profile
Price Proposal and Additional Services
Related Experience
References
Affirmation of Nondiscrimination (Appendix A)
Greater Gallatin Contractors, Inc.
201 W. Madison Ave. Ste. 2A
Belgrade, MT 59714
www.greatergallatin.com I ggcmtoffice@gmail.com I (406) 570-3784
Greater Gallatin Contractors, Inc. www.greatergallatin.com ggcmtoffice@gmail.com
Our Mission is to exceed expectations in the landscaping and irrigation industry using knowledgeable team members and safety
awareness, with a focus on environmentally friendly techniques. Through our company wide business ethics; we develop relationships
with our clients, vendors and the community.
Executive Summary
To:
City of Bozeman
Bozeman Parks & Recreation
Parks and Trails District I Landscape Maintenance Services
Zones 1
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771-1230
February 22, 2021
Greater Gallatin Contractors, Inc. (GGC) has been providing professional landscape and irrigation services in the
Gallatin Valley for over 17 years; and we pride ourselves on providing quality services to our community, which lies in
commonality with The City of Bozeman’s mission. It is our ability to provide a comprehensive approach to all services,
including the Landscape Maintenance and Irrigation Maintenance for Zones 1 and 2, with the knowledge and expertise
to complete each of the items in the proposal. GGC would be a single entity, streamlining communication for the Parks
and Recreation Department.
For determining the mowable turf and areas to trim, GGC pulled up each city park listed in Zone 1 on the
Bozeman GIS interactive website and measured the acreage for each area that appeared to be or was determined to be
turf. This acreage was also used in determining fertilizing cost and time. By using the latest technology in the green
industry, GGC will be able to provide high quality maintenance for the City parks, which we recognize as a symbol for the
love of the outdoors that many Montanans share. Prepared with 96” mowers, 56” mowers, weed whips, and backpack
blowers, two maintenance crews, who combined have nearly two decades of mowing experience, will be able to
complete a high standard of work at all the parks listed in Zone 1 within one weeks’ time. One additional crew, having a
state of the art, stand on Z-sprayer / spreader at their disposal, will have the ability to complete the fertilizing and weed
spraying in the determined areas in a precise, and swift manner.
While the measured acreage from the Bozeman GIS website was used in determining fertilizer usage, the area
determined for Broadleaf Weed Control included not only the maintained portion of the parks, but also much of the
native grass areas, naturalized areas, and trails. While measuring, GGC made sure to leave typical industry standard
buffer zones around lakes, ponds, creeks, and streams. Weed spraying and fertilizing will be done in a manner that has
minimal inconvenience on people and pets recreating in the parks. Signs will be posted around every treated area giving
people information on the application and timing. With a knowledgeable, licensed spray crew which has a combined
pesticide spraying experience of more than 16 years, we will be able to determine the best products to use, and when
and where to use them by actively monitoring for invasive and unwanted weeds and pests.
For maintaining the beauty of the park, GGC fully understands the importance of maintaining a clean, sanitary,
and tidy environment. We will provide the crews with a large dump trailer, ample trash and dog waste bags, and
personal protective equipment to fulfill the responsibility of trash and dog waste removal at the parks. This will be done
at least once a week, or more often if necessary, for each park listed in Zone 1. All garbage and dog waste will be legally
and responsibly disposed of off-site.
At GGC, we understand the importance of communication. Besides providing a dedicated Service Manager, if
awarded the contract, we will utilize cloud-based software to share real time details with the City. We would provide
scheduling of when each park would be mowed, fertilized, and weed sprayed, as well as any issues that we find and
address within the park. This will allow the City to have all the knowledge needed to answer any questions that arise.
Individual Profile
Mark Haarer – Principal Owner
Before starting the company with other owner Ryan Dykstra in 2004; Mark graduated from
Montana State University with a degree in Horituclture. His approach to running Greater
Gallatin is all about doing quality work and establishing well grounded relationships with the
community as well as our valued clients. Mark is hands on and will be able to quickly resolve
any issues that arise due to numerous years of experience.
Stephen Olsen – Senior Manager/Estimator
Stephen has been our Project Manager and Professional Estimator for four years. He has
over 10 years experience estimating and managing large scale commercial and residential
landscape install and irrigation projects, including extensive experience procuring plant
materials.
Hannah Winters – Office Manager/Bookkeeper
Hannah is the Primary Contact for Greater Gallatin and can be reached at our main office
number as well as main email address provided. She has over 15 years office administration,
customer service and bookkeeping experience. She also has years of experience with filing
and managing certified payroll and prevailing wages. We can confidently state that if an
inquiry is put in to our office during business hours it will be returned within 24 hours.
Sean Kretovics – Landscape Maintenance Superintendent
Sean would be the Designated Manager for the City of Bozeman’s Parks Division. He has a
degree in Environmental Science, over 15 years of experience in the green industry, and a
pesticide applicators license. Sean will oversee all landscape maintenance services at the
parks. He has an extensive background in horticulture, arboriculture, landscape maintenance,
weed and pest identification, and pesticide application.
PARK NAME SITE DISCRIPTION LOCATION:
MAP/LOCATION
(GREEN AREA
ONLY)
FERGUSON
MEADOWS PARK
TURF: YES/FAIR IRRIGATION: YES/SMALL/FAIR
Sanders Ave & Cascade
St. 1-A 1x/week
(price per mow) $ 1x/week
(price per trimming) $ On Turf 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 $
VALLEY COMMONS
PARK
TURF: YES/UNK IRRIGATION: YES/MEDIUM/FAIR
Fallon St. & Ginella Way
(vacant land) 1-B 1x/week
(price per mow)$1x/week
(price per trimming) $ OnTurf 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 $
LOYAL GARDENS SUB PARK
TURF: YES/FAIR IRRIGATION:
YES/MEDIUM/FAIR
S. Cottonwood Rd. to
Golden Gate Ave. & South of Loyal Dr. 1-C 1x/week (price per mow)$1x/week (price per trimming) $ On Turf 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 $
VALLEY WEST PARK TURF: YES/FAIR IRRIGATION: YES/MEDIUM/FAIR
Durston Rd. to Babcock St. & Kimball Ave. to N. Cottonwood Rd.1-D 1x/week
(price per mow)$1x/week
(price per trimming) $ On Turf Area 2x/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 $
NORTON EAST
RANCH SUB PARK
TURF: YES/FAIR IRRIGATION: YES/SMALL/FAIR
Babcock St. to Fallon & S. Eldorado to Waterlily Dr.1-E 1x/week
(price per mow)$x/week
(price per trimming) $ On Turf Area 2x/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 $
BAXTER MEADOWS (Master), PH. 1-3
TURF: YES/FAIR IRRIGATION: YES/MEDIUM/FAIR
Kimberwicke St. to Baxter &Vaquero Pkwy. to Harper
Puckett Rd.1-F 1x/week (price per mow)$1x/week (price per trimming) $ On Turf Area 2x/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 $
FLANDERS CREEK SUBDIVISION PARK 1-3
TURF: YES/FAIR IRRIGATION: YES/MEDIUM/FAIR
Annie St. to Durston Rd. & Flanders Creek Ave. to Twin Lakes Ave. 1-G 1x/week
(price per mow)$1x/week
(price per trimming) $ On Lawn Area 2x/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 $
BAXTER MEDOWS,
PH. 1 Park 1-2
TURF: YES/FAIR IRRIGATION: YES/MEDIUM/FAIR
Equestrian Ln. to Baxter Ln. & Vaquero Pkwy. to Ferguson Ave. 1-H 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/ biweekly/as needed $ 1x/biweekly/as needed $
TRADITIONS SUB
PHASE 1 PARK 1-4 &
8
TURF: YES/FAIR
IRRIGATION:
YES/MEDIUM/FAIR
Sherwood Way to
Glenwood Dr. & Flanders
Creek Ave to Abigail Ln.1-I 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 $
DIAMOND ESTATES PUBLIC PARK
TURF: YES/FAIR
IRRIGATION:
YES/SMALL/FAIR
Oak St. & Agate Ave.
Road buffer at Oak &
detention pond Area. 1-J 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 $
OAK SPRINGS PARK TURF: YES/FAIR
IRRIGATION: YES
N. Ferguson Ave. to Yellowstone Ave. & Renova Ln. to Annie St. 1-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 $
DIAMOND PARK
TURF: YES/FAIR
IRRIGATION:
YES/SMALL/FAIR
Ferguson Ave. to Flanders
Mill Rd. & Oak St. to
Tanzanite Dr. 1-L 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 $
FOUR POINTS MINOR SUB 475 PARK
TURF: YES/GOOD IRRIGATION: YES/MEDIUM/FAIR
Cattail St. to Kimberwicke St. & Milkhouse Ave. to Ferguson Ave 1-M 1x/week
(price per mow)$1x/week
(price per trimming) $ On Lawn Area 1x/year/as neeeded (price per application) $ Broad leaf weed control 1x/year/as needed (price per application) $ 1x/week/as needed $ 1x/week/as needed $
WESTBROOK SUB PUBLIC PARK 1-2
TURF: YES/FAIR
IRRIGATION:
YES/MEDIU/FAIR
Annie St. to Durston Rd. & Rosa Way to Loxley Dr. 1-N 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 $
THE LAKES AT VALLEY WEST PARK
TURF: UNK IRRIGATION: YES/MEDIUM/FAIR
Westmorland Dr. to Vahl Way to N. Laurel Pkwy. Adjcent to Bronken Sports Park.
1-O 1x/week (price per mow)$1x/week (price per trimming) $ On Turf 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 $
SUNDANCE PUBLIC
PARK
TURF: UNK
IRRIGATION: UNK
Caballo Ave. to Davis Ln. & Galloway St. to Baxter Ln.
1-P 1x/week
(price per mow)$1x/week
(price per trimming) $ On Turf 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 $
BOULDER CREEK PARK 1-2
TURF: YES/FAIR IRRIGATION: YES/MEDIU/FAIR
Glenellen Dr. to Annie St.
& Laurel Pkwy. To Abigail Ln.1-Q 1x/week (price per mow)$1x/week (price per trimming) $ On Turf 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 $
ANNIE ST & COTTAGE PARK LN
TURF: YES/FAIR IRRIGATION: YES/SMALL/FAIR
Small L shaped property corner of Annie St. &
Cottage Park Ln.
1-R 1x/week (price per mow)$1x/week (price per trimming)$On Turf Area 1x/year/as needed (price per application)$Spraying as needed broad leaf weed control (price per application) $ 1x/month/as needed $ 1x/month/as needed $
COTTAGE PARK LN TURF: YES/FAIR IRRIGATION: YES/MEDIUM/FAIR
Small property Cottage
Park Ln. and Hanson St. 1-S 1x/week
(price per mow)$1x/week
(price per trimming) $ On Turf Area 1x/year/as needed (price per application) $ Spraying as needed broad leaf weed control (price per application) $ 1x/month/as needed $1x/month/as needed $
Aerating & Thatching $
Per Hour Rates
Maintenance of native grass/naturalized areas
Trail maintenance
Weedeating / Trimming
Landscaping
Clearing, brushing, pruning of vegetation
Appendix C: Maintenance Schedule Zone 1 (LANDSCAPE)
MOWING FREQUENCY:
(TURF AREAS)TRIMMING FREQUENCY:FERTILIZER APPLICATION FREQUENCY:SPRAYING PER APPLICATION WEEDS REMOVAL FREQUENCY:DOG STATION MAINTENANCE GARBAGE TRASH REMOVAL
Additional Services Zone 1: Fixed Per Hour Rates
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Parks
Service/Discription
Removal of seasonal debris, leaves, litter
Overseeding turf areas
Garbage removal
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Mowing
Dog station maintenance
2,505.00
691.00
321.00
1,289.00
82.00
98.00
890.00
1,309.00
1,350.00
77.00
1,949.00
955.00
1,004.00
514.00
217.00
563.00
483.00
55.00
72.00
27.00
33.00
297.00
436.00
450.00
835.00
230.00
107.00
430.00
26.00
650.00
318.00
335.00
171.00
72.00
188.00
161.00
18.00
24.00
137.00
163.00
1.484.00
2,182.00
2,250.00
4,175.00
1,151.00
536.00
2,148.00
129.00
3,248.00
1,591.00
1,673.00
856.00
362.00
939.00
804.00
91.00
121.00
137.00
120.00
2,140.00
2,847.00
2,605.00
3,258.00
1,126.00
555.00
1,752.00
82.00
2,540.00
1,359.00
1,294.00
886.00
1,696.00
689.00
719.00
67.00
959.00
15.00
15.00
25.00
50.00
25.00
50.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
15.00
30.00
30.00
15.00
15.00
25.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
25.00
50.00
25.00
50.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
15.00
30.00
30.00
15.00
15.00
25.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
50.00
45.00
45.00
60.00
50.00
55.00
90.00
45.00
50.00
45.00
75.00
1 HR Minimum, Mowing of Turf Grass
1 HR Minimum
1 HR Minimum, Includes removing and disposing of waste and replenishing bags
1 HR Minimum, Labor Only, Miscellaneous Bed Maintenance
1 HR Minimum, Includes hauling off debris
1 HR Minimum, Labor Only
1 HR Minimum, Labor Only, Includes Skid Steer. Pre-Emergent recommended, inquire about cost.
1 HR Minimum, Includes hauling off debris
1 HR Minimum
1 HR Minimum, Includes removing and disposing of waste
1 HR Minimum, Aerating only
Greater Gallatin Contractors, Inc. www.greatergallatin.com ggcmtoffice@gmail.com
Our Mission is to exceed expectations in the landscaping and irrigation industry using knowledgeable team members and safety
awareness, with a focus on environmentally friendly techniques. Through our company wide business ethics; we develop relationships
with our clients, vendors and the community.
Related Experience
• Story Mill Park Irrigation and Landscaping Install and 3rd Year in Maintenance Contract
• The Lakes at Valley West Irrigation and Landscaping Install 8th year in Maintenance
Contract
• Headlands Subdivision Landscaping 10th year in Maintenance Contract
• Valley West Subdivision Parks Irrigation and Landscaping Install 14th year in Irrigation
Maintenance Contract
• Baxter Meadows Subdivision Phases 1 & 2 Irrigation Management 4th Year in Contract
Staff
• Mark Haarer – Owner with a Degree in Horticulture; emphasis on Turfgrass
Management. Over 17 years’ running Greater Gallatin Contractors.
• Sean Kretovics – Landscape Maintenance superintendent. Years with company: 2
• Hannah Winters – Office Manager and main person of contact. Years with company: 5
• Stephen Olsen – Senior Manager/Estimator. Years with company: 4
Equipment
• 3 90” ExMark Zero Turn Mowers
• 4 42”-60” Zero Turn Mowers
• 4 Job Trailers and Trucks
• Dump Trailer
• Stand on Spreader Fertilizer and Weed Control Sprayer
• All Small Tools Needed to Complete Jobs
Greater Gallatin Contractors, Inc. www.greatergallatin.com ggcmtoffice@gmail.com
Our Mission is to exceed expectations in the landscaping and irrigation industry using knowledgeable team members and safety
awareness, with a focus on environmentally friendly techniques. Through our company wide business ethics; we develop relationships
with our clients, vendors and the community.
References
· Kathi Thorson, Owner of Legacy Property Management
(406) 577-1470 I kathi@bozemanlegacy.com
· Jeff Cook, Headlands HOA President
(406) 581-1745 I cookstarproductions@gmail.com
· Greg Stratton, Valley West HOA President, Developer
(406) 599-5603 I greg@kildaystratton.com
· Karl Cook, Cook Development
(406) 595-4506 I karl@cookdevelopmentmt.com
· Andy Allen, Project Manager Lone Mountain Land Company, Baxter Creek HOA Board Member
(406) 581-7247 I aallen@lonemountainland.com
· Cristie Tate, Tate Management Inc.
(406) 209-0154 I cristie@tatemanagement.com
· Joe Sayer, CR Management
(406) 570-9499 I joe@crm-properties.com