Matters ▸ Attachment
Pocket Park Easement - 346 Somerville Av-JMC-STM Union Sq — File 25-0349
D. Landscape Maintenance & Management Service Schedule:
Spring Cleanup:
1.
All debris will be removed and deposited off site; no debris will be dumped on site.
2.
All lawn areas, especially around curbing and lawn areas where snow was stored are to be swept free of
sand either by hand or with mechanical sweepers.
3.
All spring cleanup work including street sweeping and mulching is to be completed by April 1s1h, weather
permitting.
4.
Blow off and/or sweep all walkways and entrances to all buildings and all hard surface areas including site
perimeters, walkways, and hard surfaces. Included is the sidewalk and street curbing surrounding the
property. All leaf blowing activities shall be in accordance with the City Leaf Blowing Ordinance. The
Commercial Leaf Blower Operator must seek approval from The City of Somerville lnspectional Services
Department by applying on the CitizenServe Portal.
5.
Thoroughly clean out all raised shrub planters of debris and weeds.
6.
Hand edge all tree and shrub beds, removing disturbed soil from beds. No soil from edging operations is
to be left in the beds and covered over with mulch. (Please note: Contractor is also to perform a mid-
season hand edging of all beds - see mowing specifications #2a.) Damage to irrigation systems during this
process is the contractor's responsibility.
7.
Rake out all lawn areas, shrub beds and under tree groupings of all paper, leaves, weeds, debris, and
broken limbs.
8.
Remove all dead, broken or snow damaged branches from all shrubs and ornamental trees less than 8' in
height.
9.
Remove all debris and weeds from foundation shrub beds remaining from the previous season.
10. Ornamental grasses should be cut to 6
11 from the ground and perennials cut to ground level in the spring
(not the fall).
11. Spring cleanup work is performed between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
only.
12. Mechanically edge all lawn areas along walkways and hard surface areas throughout the site. (Please
note: Contractor is also to perform a mid-season mechanical edging of all beds - see mowing
specifications #2.)
13. Mulch:
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Installation of mulch should not exceed (2) two inches in depth. Only "Spruce Blend" natural mix
purchased through MB Bark in Maine will be applied.
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Mulch will be installed annually after the completion of spring clean-up.
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Contractors spreading mulch are to follow state guidelines outlining the application of bark mulch
near combustible building materials. The contractor is required to obtain and read the
Massachusetts State bark mulch guidelines produced by the Department of Fire Service.
Fall Cleanup:
Fall Cleanup is defined as the autumn cleaning of the grounds, beginning with lawn leaf removal in mid-fall, (prior
to weekly mowing of lawns). Included in the fall cleanup is one final property cleanup beginning when over 90% or
more of the leaves have fallen from the trees, typically occurring between the dates of November 1 and December
1.
1.
All lawns and foundation beds are to be cleaned of fallen leaves and debris. Some leaves shall be left in
place in the shrub and tree beds for the winter for insect and bird winter use. Included in the fall cleanup
is the guarantee that all leaves along any surrounding wooded area are blown at least 5 feet in from the
edges of all lawn areas.
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2.
Cutting back of perennial and ornamental grasses shall occur in the spring (not fall) to allow pollinators
and other insects a place to stay for the winter. In addition, some plant species, seeds and stems are food
and shelter for birds.
2.
Fall cleanup includes the blowing-off and/or raking of all leaves from walkways, driveways, and all site
hard surface areas.
3.
Fall cleanup is to occur between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
4.
No leaves are to be deposited on site. All disposal of all leaves and debris is to be made off site in
approved locations.
5.
Work is to be completed between the dates of October 15 and November 20, with one final lawn mowing
scheduled for the site after the final fall cleanup.
Turf Care:
Mowing Specifications
1.
All grass clippings are to be bagged weekly and deposited off site.
2.
All lawn edges along the hard surface areas of walkways and curbing are to be mechanically edged
once during the mowing season between the first week in July and first week in August. (Please note:
mechanical edging is also performed as part of the spring cleanup)
2a. All shrub beds and tree wells are to be hand edged once during the mowing season between the first
week in July and the first week in August. (Please note hand edging of all beds is also performed as part
of the spring cleanup). In addition, plant beds with shrubs, perennials, and trees are to be hand weeded
and no one should maintain these areas with a string trimmer (weed-whacker) or other mechanical
devices to ensure that under-story plants are not compromised.
3.
All lawn edges including shrub beds are to be string trimmed once per week with care being taken to
not scalp the lawns, and to trim those areas at the same height as the mowed grass. Trimming care is
to be taken so as to not girdle the stems of shrubs, trees, fencing and sign age. Plant beds with
shrubs, perennials, and trees are to be hand weeded and no one should maintain these areas with a
string trimmer (weed-whacker) or other mechanical devices to ensure that under-story plants are not
compromised.
4.
All trash on lawn areas is to be picked up by contractor prior to weekly mowing.
5.
All hardscape areas are to be blown off with a leaf blower after each mowing.
6.
Any damage to the site or resident property by the mowing crew is to be brought to the attention of
the on-site staff immediately after the incident occurs or before the contractor leaves the site for the
day.
7.
Grass mowing height will be 2" to 2 Yz'' for the entire season.
8.
If the contractor damages sprinkler heads, it will be the responsibility of that contractor to replace
the heads at no cost to the site.
9.
Included in the weekly mowing, the contractor must trim, as needed, all tall weeds and grass growing
in between the following areas: curbing, asphalt, sidewalk, sidewalk curbing, public ways adjacent to
the site, including all drives.
10. Lawns are to be mowed every 7 days. Approximately 26 maintenance visits per season.
11. The contractor will mow the lawn with sharpened blades. The site requires that all mower blades be
sharpened prior to each weekly mowing.
Aeration & Overseeding:
The turf will be Aerated every fall. Overseeding will be completed, if necessary, and as determined by the
property management company and contracted vendors.
Plant Care:
Description of Services Plant Health Care Recommendations:
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1.
Bio-stimulant Application - Early season. Treat soils within the critical root zone 460.00 (typically within
the dripline) of (3) American Beech, (5) American Elms, and (1) Tuliptree with an organic liquid blend of
humic acids, kelp extract and natural compounds to enhance soil structure, microbial activity and nutrient
availability.
2.
Bio-stimulant Application - Mid-season. Treat soils within the critical root zone 460.00 (typically within the
dripline) of (3) American Beech, (5) American Elms, and (1) Tuliptree with an organic liquid blend of humic
acids, kelp extract and natural compounds to enhance soil structure, microbial activity and nutrient
availability.
3.
Bio-stimulant Application - Late season. Treat soils within the critical root zone 460.00 (typically within the
dripline) of (3) American Beech, (5) American Elms, and (1) Tuliptree with an organic liquid blend of humic
acids, kelp extract and natural compounds to enhance soil structure, microbial activity and nutrient
availability.
4.
Plant beds with shrubs, perennials, and trees are to be hand weeded and no one should maintain these
areas with a string trimmer (weed-whacker) or other mechanical devices to ensure that under-story
plants are not compromised. Bi-weekly hand weeding of the shrub and perennial beds shall be performed
to ensure noxious weeds do not get established in these areas.
Pruning:
Trees and shrubs will be evaluated three times during the growing season and pruning will be done based on the
needs determined in the evaluations.
-Pruning of trees and shrubs will be done on an as needed basis.
- Tree and shrub pruning will be done to keep the plants natural appearance.
- No gas-powered shears will be used on broad leaf trees or shrubs.
Lawn Care:
General Requirements -All applications of lawn chemicals are to be made by a state licensed
applicator.
1.
Lawn care company must submit a Certificate of Insurance which has the proper Pollution Liability
Insurance i.e., Pesticide/herbicide Insurance which is different than contractor general liability insurance.
2.
S.D.S. sheets for all chemicals to be used on the site by the lawn care contractor must be provided to the
site office upon acceptance of the contract.
3.
No lawn chemical application is to be applied to the property on Fridays or Saturdays.
4.
Lawn care contractor response time for service calls is to be within 24 hours.
5.
The lawn care company is required to visit the site once within 21 days after each application to assess
the effectiveness of the application and to spot treat problem areas as needed at no additional cost to the
owner.
6.
The site is to be pre-notified at least three days prior to each scheduled application by the lawn care
company.
7.
Two emergency phone numbers for contracted Landscaper and Lawn Care Vendors respectively are to be
left with the site office.
A minimum of four applications are to be applied in the period of April 1 through November 1. The Lawn Program
should consist of approximately 4 to 5 lbs. of Nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft. as determined by the results of a composite
soil sample taken from the site. The program will also consist of the following:
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Round 1 /April- Balanced fertilizer with full rate pre-emergent crabgrass control - timing of application is
to be completed before the Forsythia flowers pass.
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Round 2 /May- Grub control and liquid broad leaf weed control when temperatures and weather are
optimum, and plants are actively growing. (Timing may, if necessary, coincide with the second application)
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Round 3 /June- Balanced fertilizer with a minimum of 100% slow-release nitrogen content, surface insect
control, broad leaf weed control as needed.
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Round 4/ July- Granular, balanced slow-release fertilizer, 100% slow release. Spot
treat weeds and
insects as needed.
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Round 5/ July-
Grub Control
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Lime/ September
- Granular balanced fertilizer, weed control as needed, palletized
limestone
applied at a
maintenance level of between 12 and 15 lbs. Per 1,000 sq. ft.
Note: All chemicals will be applied according to label recommendations
The contractor must provide a soil analysis to the property on a yearly basis. The analysis will show any nutrient
deficiencies that can be corrected during the season.
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Fertilizer, Weed, insect and diseases control for turf
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General IPM steps and methods
E. Integrated Pest Management
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Disease and Insect control for trees/ shrubs to be performed by a certified arborist. Program will consist
of the following-
1.
April/May Tree and shrub fertilization is performed once every spring. Delivery method will be root
injection or root collar drenching. Fertilizers will be Carbon based with low/No Nitrogen levels.
2.
Insect and disease control monitoring will be done on 20-day intervals from April to September.
During monitoring disease and insect issues will be treated with appropriate controls. Low impact
controls are encouraged such as horticultural oils and insecticidal soaps. If necessary, high impact
products can be used through trunk injection only.
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Exterior rodent bait stations will be installed in strategic locations along the entire exterior perimeter. All
exterior bait stations will be inspected and re-baited in a frequency recommended by the pest company
based on activity.
F. Water Service & Irrigation
Initial construction of the system will be done in a design-build manner and the subcontractor will provide
irrigation recommended procedures including annual and periodic inspections, winterization, etc.
1.
Spring Irrigation start up- Start system, program irrigation controller, test system, make necessary repairs
and adjustments to coverage areas.
2.
Mid-season evaluation (July)- Make adjustments to controller, drip zones and coverage areas.
3.
Winterization (Late October)- Using compressed air removes all water from backflow, valves, lines, and
water features. Close water feed and place controller in "Off" position. This includes the winterization of
the Public Park water fountain .
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G. Guarantees and Replacement
The General Contractor will provide a 1-year warranty of all park items that fail as a result of faulty equipment or
workmanship, but they will not be responsible for any theft, damage, or negligent misuse of the park and it's
features.
The removal or replacement of trees that are considered "in hazardous condition" will be replanted with a tree(s)
that equals the total caliper inches as the diameter of the tree(s) removed and will be done so per the Somerville
Tree Preservation Ordinance.
Site Furnishing and Feature Manufacturer Reference Log:
Item Description
Quantity
Product
Specifications, Details & Notes
Manufacturer
Drinking Fountain
1
Halsey Taylor
Endura II - Model 4420BF1U with Bottle Filler+ Bubbler
Color: Evergreen (EVG)
Lighting Rep: Apex Lighting Solutions
Model: Meyer Monos pot 2 - High Powered LED Floodlight with pole mount
120-277V Integral Driver
Electrix
14W high performance LED module in 3000K and 4000K/ 80+ CRI
2
3 Year Limited Warranty
Jllumination
Color: Black
Light Post shown mounted on 16ft pole, with the bottom-of-fixture@
- 15ft., The two outer fixtures are tilted up 45degrees, from nadir.
The middle fixture is only tilted up 25degrees.
Park Site Lighting Fixtures
Lighting Rep: Apex Lighting Solutions
Model: Meyer Monos pot 3 - High Powered LED Floodlight with pole mount
120-277V Integral Driver
Electrix
1 x 28W high performance LED module in 3000Kand 4000K/ 80+ CRI
1
3 Year Limited Warranty
Illumination
Color: Black
Light Post shown mounted on 16ft pole, with the bottom-of-fixture@
-15ft., The two outer fixtures are tilted up 45degrees, from nadir.
The middle fixture is only tilted up 25degrees.
Bike Racks
1
Dero Bike Racks Model: "Hoop"
Color: Black Powder coat Finish
Site Furniture - Chair with
5
Du Mor
Model: Chair 481 (481-2DHS)
Arms
Color: Textured Black
Site Furniture - Chair
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Du Mor
Model: Chair 481 No Arms (481-20NA)
without Arms
Color: Textured Black
Site Furniture -Table
Landscape
Morrison Table 40" x 40" x 31" ht.
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Forms
Finish color: Textured Black
Site Furniture - Bench
4
Du Mor
Bench 481 (481-40HSNA)
Finish color: Textured Black
Hammock Posts
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Custom
8" Galvanized Steel Pipe, Schedule 40, .65" inside diameter 304. Stainless
Steel Eyelet both ends and rod through Post, 650 lbs. capacity ea.
Concrete Spheres
2
Wausau Tile
Model: TF6101 by 36" Concrete Sphere
Anchoring Option B: 4" x 14" Core
Big Belly Trash & Recycling
Model: BigBelly with Single Stream Recycling Unit.
1
Bigbelly
(73.7"Wx25.9"Dx50.4"H) Bottle/Can opening: 5" diameter, Paper Opening:
Station
1.75" x 12"
Model: Storm Pave Permeable Pavers
Permeable Brick Pavers
Pine Hall Brick
Colors: Plnehall full range stormpave 4x8x2 W'
Aggregate material shall be crushed, angular stone and free of fines
6" thick or as required for utility, curb cuts or bike racks.
Hynes
Medium broom finish perpendicular longitudinal direction of pavement
Concrete Pavement
Landscaping
Tooled edges and joints. Dowels required at expansion joints.
Reference Details 1,2, and 3 on Verdant Landscape Architecture Sheet LDl
from Bulletin 33R2 (10/ 31/2022)
City of
Reference CoS approved signage proofs.
Park Sign age
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Somerville
Signs fabricated by SRP Sign Corporation (based in Somerville)
Specifications
Posts: 5" x 5" - .140 WALL
Vinyl Board Fence
Illusions Vinyl
Post Caps: New England - V55NE
Fence
Panels: 6' - Model V300-6 Solid Tongue and Groove
Color: White
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H. Public Open Space Signage
The public park will display (2) flag signs at each entry point that will be pole mounted and will include the park
name and Civic Space Regulations developed by PSUF and The Memorialization Committee.
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EXHIBITD
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
(a) Worker's Compensation: Statutory coverage including employer's liability with limits
of not less than $500,000 per accident, $500,000 each employee for occupational disease,
$500,000 policy limit for occupational disease.
(b) Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident on bodily injury
and property damage covering all owned, leased or hired vehicles used in performing the
scope of work.
(c) Comprehensive General Liability: At least $1,000,000 combined single limit per
occurrence on bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, $2,000,000 aggregate.
The policy shall include contractual liability and broad form property damage coverage.
Grantor shall be named as an additional insured.
(d) Professional Liability: In amounts that are customary and reasonable for the type of
work to be performed.
EXHIBIT E
CERTIFIED CITY COUNCIL VOTE
[SEE ATTACHED]