Specifications include, but are not limited to: MOWING Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials for mowing of all turf areas. In most cases, Contractor is responsible for mowing Bermuda grass areas within the retention areas and trails as identified in Attachment “A”. Prior to mowing, Contractor shall ensure that the area to be mowed is clean and free of all debris (paper, stones, bottles, tree limbs, etc.). Debris removal must be completed by the Contractor prior to mowing at no extra charge to City. All debris must be disposed of properly by the Contractor. If illegal items, weapons or drug paraphernalia is identified by the contractor he shall immediately contact the Park Manager(s) to plan for proper removal and disposal. Mowing equipment shall be operated at the optimum speed per the manufacturer’s recommendation that produces clean cutting results. Mowing equipment shall be the optimum size to accommodate the work area. Care shall be taken to control dust while mowing and shall comply with ADEQ High Pollution Warning (HPA) alerts. All mowers shall be equipped with skirt guards and mulching blades. The blades must be properly maintained and sharpened to provide for an even, clean cut. If there is damage to turf due to uneven cuts, scalping and varying heights of turf will be considered unsatisfactory and will be redone to the City’s satisfaction. Mowing patterns shall be alternated east-west; north-south each time to avoid creating ruts and compaction. All mowing equipment should be calibrated to mow at a uniform height as designated in this RFP. If the contractor is unable to repair ruts, uneven cuts, scalping, varying heights of the turf it will constitute a credit on the monthly statement for those repairs based on city staff time or contractors and is to include labor, equipment and materials.