RFP 2023 0010 Addendum No pdf

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SOUTH WINDSOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS RFP # 2023-0010 LANDSCAPING SERVICES ADDENDUM NO. 1 April 17, 2023 The following changes, revisions, and/or additions are hereby made a part of the Contract Documents and shall supersede previously issued documents and shall become a part of the contract documents. RESPONSES TO RFI #1 1) QUESTION: Are the tree rings in all locations considered planting beds (to be edged and have weed free appearance)? No If the tree rings are included, can an initial cleanup & edging price be given to clean the areas up? No 2) QUESTION: Courtyard at the High School - how do we access to estimate that part of it? And then to service it. There are 2 courtyards, 1 is by library and can be accessed from outside by the generator and 1 is interior and not in contract. 3) QUESTION: Is weed whacking required for both sides of the fence lines (all locations)? Any interior fence lines both sides are required, exterior fence on property line inside only. 4) QUESTION: Is clean up required on both sides of the fence line in all locations? (spring, summer and fall)? Any interior fence lines both sides, exterior fence on property line inside only. 5) QUESTION: What is the expectation with the existing brush hanging over the fence lines? Town responsibility. 6) QUESTION: Does cleaning of “curb line” mean only grass side, or include parking lot asphalt side? Grass side throughout the season, but also parking lot asphalt for summer clean up before the start of the new school year. 7) QUESTION: In fall clean-up of leaves, can a truck be used/driven on grass areas? As long as conditions warrant. If damage occurs it will be the contractor’s responsibility to repair at no cost to the school district. 8) QUESTION: Are gates always left open for access, or are they closed and locked? Varies throughout. Key will be supplied to contractor. 9) QUESTION: For fall clean-up of leaves how often are clean -ups to be done, meaning in the beginning of leave drop can the leaves be mowed over until drop is heavy? If you are bagging yes, otherwise no. 10) QUESTION: What is the mowing schedule during a drought, or heat stress to grass? Who makes the decision to postpone cutting? To be coordinated with the Director of Facility Operations.