Specifications include, but are not limited to: PUTTING GREENS: 1.1 Scope: Greens shall be maintained disease and weed free. Complete renovation of any green is not included in this maintenance project.; 1.2 Mowing Frequency: Greens to be mowed six times per week, year-round. Contractor shall recycle grass trimmings.; 1.3 Height of Cut: The grass on the putting greens is to be 0.135 of an inch.; 1.4 Changing Cups: Contractor shall change the cup location on each green daily, year-round. Placement is to be at least eight feet from the edge of the green, on a level surface. When requested, use the 1/3 rule – 1/3 of the pins back, 1/3 pins middle, 1/3 pins up.; 1.5 Fertilization: Contractor to collect soil samples six times per year to determine recommended nutrients, rates of application and frequency of application, with the goal of a sustainable fertility program. Use organic fertilizers, for example, Earthworks or approved equivalent. The City shall determine which of the greens are to be tested. Contractor to use Logan Laboratories or City approved equal for soil testing and recommendations. All fertilizer shall be applied in accordance with all applicable laws, codes, specifications and policies, and at a minimum rate that is consistent with healthy turf.; COLLAR MAINTENANCE: 2.1 Mowing Frequency: Collars to be mowed two times per week in the spring, summer, and fall. Collars to be mowed one time per week in the winter.; 2.2 Height of Cut: The grass on the collars is to be ½ inch year-round.; 2.3 Fertilization: Fertilization of the collars to be applied in the same manner as the greens.; 2.4 Weed Control: Weed control of the collars to be applied in the same manner as the greens.; TEE MAINTENANCE: 3.1 Mowing Frequency: Tees to be mowed three times per week in the spring, summer, and fall. Tees to be mowed two times per week in the winter.; 3.2 Height of Cut: The grass on the tees is to be ½ inch year-round.; 3.3 Fertilization: Contractor to collect soil samples six times per year to determine the recommended complete fertilizer to use. Contractor to use Logan Laboratories or City approved equal for soil testing and recommendations. Fertilizer to be applied four times per year in March, May, late August and October. The application rate shall be at the manufacturer’s recommended rate. All fertilizer shall be applied in accordance with all applicable laws, codes, specifications, policies, and at minimum rates consistent with healthy turf. Special care shall be taken to prevent fertilizer or fertilizer-containing runoff from getting into creek areas.; 3.4 Aerification: Contractor to aerate four times per year in May and October and as needed.; 3.5 Overseeding: Contractor to overseed four times per year with perennial rye grass, at eight pounds per 1,000 square feet unless otherwise directed. Contractor to use seeder/slicer (verti-cutting) unit for distribution.; FAIRWAY MAINTENANCE: 4.1 Mowing Frequency: Two to three times per week in growing season and one to two times per week in winter.; 4.2 Height of Cut: Fairway grass shall be kept at ¾ inch year-round.; 4.3 Fertilization: Contractor to collect soil samples six times per year to determine the recommended complete fertilizer use. Contractor to use Logan Laboratories or City approved equal for soil testing and recommendations. Fertilizer to be applied four times per year in March, May, late August, and October. The application rate shall be at the manufacturer’s recommended rate. All fertilizer shall be applied in accordance with all applicable laws, codes, specifications, policies, and at minimum rates consistent with healthy turf. Special care shall be taken to prevent fertilizer or fertilizer-containing runoff from getting into creek areas.; 4.4 Aerification/Verti-Cutting: Contractor to aerate, verti-cut one time per year in April or May.; 4.5 Overseeding: Contractor to overseed one time per year with perennial rye grass, at eight pounds per 1,000 square feet unless otherwise directed. Contractor to use seeder/slicer (verti-cutting) unit for distribution. Perform spot overseeding as needed with perennial rye grass.
