Our Tool Shed is a resource library designed for professionals working within all aspects of park maintenance. We continually research best maintenance practices from all industries to gather videos, articles, templates, and websites and store them in one place for our members. We spend the time to sift through the noise and provide you with valuable information when you need it, so you can focus on developing solutions. If there is something you need but cannot find, reach out and share your specific needs.
Forest Landowners Guide to Tree Planting Success
Penn State Extension, 2014
This article focuses on the values and methods of establishing wooded areas on rural property.
Herbicides and Forest Vegetation Management
Penn State Extension, 2014
"This article examines the use of forestry labeled herbicides to manage woodland vegetation, including choosing the right herbicide
Maintaining Forest Property Lines
Penn State Extension, 2020
Property line maintenance is one of the most important aspects of land ownership. Well-marked boundaries can help ensure your assets are protected. This article and associated video will teach you how to maintain and mark your property lines.
Planting Bare-root Tree Seedlings in Spring
Penn State Extension, 2020
Bare-root seedlings are commonly used for large tree planting projects. They should be planted in early spring when seedlings are dormant. This article, and included video, will explain how to properly care for and plant bare-root tree seedlings.
Transplanting or Moving Trees and Shrubs in the Landscape
Penn State Extension, 2007
When you realize that a large shrub or tree was planted in the wrong spot in your landscape what do you do?
SAMPLE - RFP for Town-wide Facilities Management Services
Town of Southwest Ranches, 2020
The Department is soliciting proposals from qualified and experienced firms for all material, labor, tools, equipment, machinery and supplies necessary for town-wide facilities maintenance services.
SAMPLE - RFP for Town-wide Parks and Property Maintenance Services
Town of Southwest Ranches, 2020
The Department is soliciting proposals from qualified and experienced firms for the Town Wide Parks and Property Maintenance Services including the furnishing of all labor, materials, tools, equipment, machinery and services for proper maintenance which for the purposes of this RFP, shall include, but is not limited to litter, trash, debris removal and proper disposal, mowing, edging, hedge trimming, selective trimming, tree maintenance, and various other maintenance tasks.
SAMPLE - Parks Quality Standards Manual
Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation, 2019
It is the intent of this manual to clearly identify expectations relative to desired maintenance and to provide employees with the basic information and direction needed to effectively perform their work.
SAMPLE - RFP for Parks, Facilities, and Playgrounds Master Plan
City of Goleta, 2017
The City seeks to retain the services of a consultant firm, or firms working in partnership, to carry out a comprehensive Parks, Facilities and Playgrounds Master Plan. This effort will require close coordination with the City and other community special interest groups. The main objectives of the process are to create a planning document for parks that will address capital improvements and ADA accessibility projects, priorities, funding strategies, maintenance standards and costs.
SAMPLE - RFP Public Works Maintenance Management Service
City of Wildomar, 2009
The City desires to secure a contractor/consultant to perform comprehensive maintenance and maintenance management of Public Works facilities within the jurisdiction and responsibilities of the City.
SAMPLE - RFP Sanitary and Stormwater SystemsAsset Management Plan
City of Ann Arbor, 2016
The City is seeking a qualified engineering firm to develop an asset management plan for both its Stormwater Conveyance and Sanitary SewerCollection Systems.
SAMPLE - RFP Computer Maintenance Management System/Enterprise Asset Management
City of Berkeley, 2018
The City is soliciting proposals from qualified companies to provide a comprehensive, fully integrated, public sector Computer Maintenance Management System and Enterprise Asset Management system that meets the requirements identified in this RFP.
SAMPLE - RFP Planning / Design / Management Plan
City of Holland, 2020
The City is requesting proposals for Phase I- Assisting in the creation of a Vision Statement and Management Plan for Historic Park in Downtown.Phase II- Upon completion of the draft Plan, the consultant will then be asked to consider a specific proposal for the relocation of a portion or all of the Historic City Greenhouses to a location within the study area.
SAMPLE - RFP Asset Management Plan Update
City of St. Joseph, 2021
The City invites interested Consultants to submit information regarding their experience, qualifications, and fees for providing professional services for an Asset Management Plan Update.
SAMPLE - RFP Computerized Maintenance Management System
Kent State University, 2020
The department of Facilities Planning and Operations would like to initiate an RFP to replace the existing Computerized Maintenance Management System.
