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EXHIBrr A 1. Soooe of Services The Project consists of designing and installing a high-altitudc Xeriscapc landscape in a park in Steamboat Springs to demonstrate low water.usc landscape techniques in a mountain environment. The Project will monitor water use associated with the demonstration site and compare to a similar park tbat docs not have water efficient landscaping. The Project aims to evaluate water use reduction from the demonstration site, provide new infonnation about adaptabilitY of water conserving plants and educate the public about water efficient landscapes. The Project site is highly visible and attracts over 500,000 visitors annually. This outdoor water conservation project will also provide an opportunity for other communities to learn about the benefits and details of a water efficient landscape project in a high.altitude setting. A guide to watcr-efficient landscaping in mountain communities will also be developed to accompany the landscape demonstration. This publication will be unique to the Western Slope and mountain environments and will provide information not currently available in Colorado. The publication will be developed, printed and distributed by the Contractor. The Contractor wiU enlist assistance and guidance from loeallandscape professionals and professional associations for the design of the landscape and publication. The Contractor will establish a plan to monitor the water use and visitor opinions of the landscape demonstration. Results will be publicized in the local media and provided in a Final Report. A Final Report shall include a project summary, discussion of parties involved, water use comparisons and analysis, project findings and results. This Report will conclude project results and will serve as information to be shared with other Colorado communities. 2 Proiect Tune of Performance The Project will commence on July 6, 1992, or upon full and proper execution of this Contract. The Project will be completed on or before December 30, 1993. However, the Project time of performance may be extended subject to the mutual agreement of the State and ContractOr. A written request for extension shan be submitted to the State by the Contractor at least thirty (30) days prior to December 30, 1993, and shall include a full justification for the extension request. 3. Budoet REVENUE EXPflNDmJRES Gr.lIlt Fund $19,900.00 City of Steamboat Sprin&'l $19,l1X1OO TOTAL $19,000.00 TOTAL $19,l1X1OO Page 1 of 2 Pages