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Page 12 — Section F: Has the City been in contact with the recommended subcontractors for the ball diamond maintenance firms referenced in the RFP? Are we limited to subcontract with just these two firms? City staff chose the two firms based on past experience with these two highly qualified firms. Staff will inform the two ball diamond maintenance firms that they have been recommended in the RFP, but contractors are not required to subcontract with either firm. If an alternative subcontractor is chosen, the contractor must be able to demonstrate their qualifications and past performance in this field (prequalified). The same insurance requirements required by the Cityfor the contractor shall also apply to the selected subcontractor. Why doesn't the City subcontract directly with the two ball diamond maintenance firms? We elected to incorporate this requirement into the agreement to facilitate the administration of the multiple landscape contracts in the parks. Page 13,14, & 15 — Optional Add -on Sites: Are contractors going to be required to bid on both optional add - on sites? Yes. It will help City staff in terms of budgeting. Please put down your best price. If your price includes deviations, i.e., annual CPI increases, so state in the Deviations Section. Page 18 — Item J: Does Santa Ana use reclaimed water at park sites? Veryfew parks in the City have reclaimed water. Page 19 — Item Ic: Is the requirement for contractor to plant new groundcover where needed inclusive in the cost of the overall agreement? Yes. This requirement is inclusive in the base bid. When does the City intend to start the contract? Contract effective date will be determined once the contract is awarded. The contract has to go to City Council for approval first. Midori Gardens, the current contractor, will fill in the gap until the new contract is in place. The City anticipates an August I" start-up date. Page 19 - Item If- Does the City require mulch on the tree wells? No. Page 20 — Item 3b: Is an Irrigation Specialist required to perform irrigation checks? Yes. These are engineered systems, and as such, the City is looking for a better maintenance process. Successful contractor will need to show that they have qualified staff to maintain our irrigation systems. Page 21— Item la: Will Dail mowers be required in open turf areas? Yes. The City is open to proposals for large rotary mowers as an alternative; however, contractor will need appropriate equipment to mow the parks. The City, however, will not accept the substitution of real mowers on priority turf. (Proposers may attach a separate sheet that identifies the type of mowers that they plan to provide.) Page 25 — Item 2b: City may clarify this item to read: only in the areas designated by the Director. Please acknowledge receipt of this addendum on your proposal. ALL. OTHER TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED. Sincerely, Bill O'Connor