West Bloomfield Township Orchard Lake Boulevard Streetscape & Maple / Middlebelt Roundabout Maintenance Project 03102026-OLB

West Bloomfield Orchard Lake Blvd Streetscape
Maple / Middlebelt Roundabout
Project # 03102026-OLB
Questionnaire Pre-Bid Meeting
West Bloomfield Township Orchard Lake Boulevard Streetscape & Maple /
Middlebelt Roundabout Maintenance Project
Monday March 18, 2026 @ 10:30 a.m.
Contractors Attendance:
1. Springer Landscaping
2. Allied Lawn & Landscape
3. Johnson Landscaping
4. Green Meadows Lawnscape
5. Lucky's Landscape
6. Winter Green II Lawn Landscape, INC
1. The scope of work mentioned insecticides and lawn fertilization, does that area (Orchard
Blvd) has its own fertilization services?
Answer:
No, there is not a "separate" fertilization vendor for the Orchard Lake Boulevard. The
bidder will be responsible for implementing a lawn fertilization plan in addition to the
plant fertilization, vegetation control and pest management specified in sections E., H., and
I of the RFP.
However, the Maple and Middlebelt lawn fertilizer program will not be the responsibility
of the awarded bidder. That location is under a separate contract and will not be the
responsibility of the bidder. Product information and scheduling details can be provided
upon request.
Plant and tree fertilizations as well as pest management for this location will still be the
responsibility of the bidder.
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West Bloomfield Orchard Lake Blvd Streetscape
Maple / Middlebelt Roundabout
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2. A contractor went out and saw tree fallen from the season, would it requires a spring
quote to have those replaced?
Answer:
Yes, the approved bidder would submit a quote to remove the fallen tree
3. Bid tabulation, show a line for labor rates, for clarification, would this be for repair work
that is not included in the contract?
Answer:
Per man hour Labor Rates for irrigation repairs and plantings are preferred.
4. Material Markup, for grass, trees, plants etc., would a bid prior be required if those items
need to be replaced.
Answer:
A bid is not necessary. The contractor shall provide a written cost estimate for the time
and materials to perform the work as needed or requested. Material mark-up should not
exceed 10%.
5. Fall clean up, as mentioned in the scope of work, clean up as necessary, does that mean
what is visibly seen those are the items that should be cleaned and removed, including
mulch?
Answer:
The spring installation of non-dyed or non-colored mulch is the responsibility of the bidder
and is required annually. If mulch removal is necessary, it would take place in the spring
prior to the new installation (2-3" total). Mulching should not be considered as an
additional or add-on.
6. Is there a required date for Middlebelt Island to be done?
Answer:
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West Bloomfield Orchard Lake Blvd Streetscape
Maple / Middlebelt Roundabout
Project # 03102026-OLB
The township would expect the bidder to begin spring cleanups, bed maintenance,
replacement plantings and irrigation startups as soon as the weather permits. Lawn
maintenance shall begin approximately May 15th and continue through October 30th. This
schedule may be adjusted with prior township approval, if conditions warrant.
Additional Information:
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