Specifications include, but are not limited to:Vendors shall provide the full cost of the complete cycle of a single mowing to include trimming, edging, removal of trash/litter, and blowing of specific streets. Mowing • Uniformly mow (without scalping or streaking) at the proper height for the type of grass: o Bahia - 2.5" (no less than 2.25", no more than 2.75") as measured from the soil line • Mowing equipment shall consist of finishing mowers; bush hog types of mowers are unacceptable • Blades must be sharp and provide a clean cut • All guards must be in place • Clippings need not be removed, but shall be mulched and/or spread uniformly to avoid clumping; large clumps shall be removed • Litter, including signs, to be removed prior to mowing • Mowers shall avoid striking trees; damaged trees shall be replaced • Contractor shall complete each area (including string trimming, edging, blowing) before moving to the next • To avoid rutting, contractor shall avoid driving heavy mowing equipment on ground that is saturated after heavy rain; ruts shall be repaired String Trimming • Vegetation shall be controlled on and around trees, signs, posts, fences, utility poles, light poles, bleachers, foundations, and all stationary objects using a string trimmer • Vegetation growing in expansion joints, cracks, etc. shall be removed • String trimming shall be considered an integral part of mowing and shall be done at the same time as the mowing operations for each area • Trimming shall be at the same cutting height listed for the surrounding grass • Damage to trees is a particular concern with string trimmers; contractor shall ensure that string trimmers do not come into contact with trees; damaged trees shall be replaced • String trimmers shall not be used to mow large areas, they shall only be used for trim work and where a mower cannot reach Edging • All concrete walks, curbs, foundations, etc. shall be edged • Edging shall not be done more than W' from the edge of the concrete • Edging shall be considered an integral part of mowing and shall be done at the same time as the mowing operations for each area Blowing • All hard surfaces (asphalt, concrete, gutters) must be blown and be debris free after edging, string trimming, and/or mowing; this includes old debris • Debris includes: sand, grass, dirt, clippings, litter, silt, asphalt, gravel, etc. • Clippings and/or leaves may be blown into the surrounding vegetation as long as they are dispersed evenly • All guards must be in place and safety glasses worn