Specifications include, but are not limited to: Mowing 1. Trash will be picked up by Vendor prior to mowing – this task will precede each mowing operation 2. ROW mowing will be performed weekly during the period from April 1 through October 31 and every other week out of season - November 1 through March 31. 3. Four additional cuttings will be held in reserve to deal with weather or other unforeseen conditions. 4. Mowing blades to be kept sharp and adjusted to obtain clean cut grass. Grass cutting “clumps” will not be allowed and if formed must be removed by the Vendor. 5. String trimming of grass, where mowers cannot reach, to be the same height as mowed grass. Chemical treatment of these areas will be allowed but only for a limited distance not to exceed 6 inches from the obstacle. 6. Discharge direction of grass from mowers shall be away from doorways, patios, fences, parked vehicles and mulched beds. 7. All grass clippings and debris shall be removed from sidewalks, internal driveways and streets. 8. All naturally fallen vegetation and debris shall be removed. 9. Lift Stations receive chemical or mechanical weeding and litter removal ONLY. Edging 1. Mechanical edging of hard surfaces (such as sidewalks and driveways) 2. Mechanical edging of all landscape beds 3. Edging around utility poles, cable distribution stations, sewer connections and sprinkler heads – May also be chemically edged. Weed Control 1. Weeds over 3 inches to be pulled by hand. 2. Weeds emerging within beds and from cracks in driveways and sidewalks and in and around sewer pipe/drains are to be sprayed with a selective or non-selective, as appropriate herbicide. Care should be taken to not damage existing plantings. Pruning 1. Shrubbery and hedges to be sheared in such a manner to maintain natural appearance (soft prune) and includes: controlling new growth, maintaining desired shape and height of plant. 2. Tree trimming will be done up to 10 feet. 3. Clean up all large clippings and remove from premises. 4. Remove shrubs or plants that are dead or dying. 5. Vendor will notify the City when shrubs or plants are removed. Vendor and City will agree on appropriate additional fee to secure and replace if desired...
