Mowing and other services shall be provided weekly during the active growing season. Refer to schedule for monthly service requirements. Billing shall be processed monthly. Total bid amount/12 months = monthly invoice amount. A monthly invoice of the services rendered shall be provided (hard copy or email) to the Director's Aide at the end of each month. No services will be prepaid. Bid price is based on 40 mows per year. Company shall notify the Director’s Aide ahead of time regarding any missed or extra services. Invoices shall be prorated for missed services. No Change Orders shall be processed. The grass shall be mowed at no less than 1.5 inches, removing no more than 1/3 of the grass blade at one time. All mowing is up to the building, except where there are ornamental plantings, special garden features and/or otherwise designated. Mowing to include the ditches at both 3730 & 3740 along Stefani Rd, as shown on map. String trimmers may be used for areas along buildings and sidewalks. They shall not be used around any tree trunks. It shall be the responsibility of the company to purchase, install, and establish any trees that are damaged with comparably sized trees. University of Florida installation and maintenance guidelines shall be followed. All grass debris thrown into driveways, walkways, and sidewalks during mowing and trimming shall be blown back into the lawn area. Blow debris away from all doorway areas. Company personnel are required to dress appropriately when working on Extension grounds, to include shirts, shorts/pants, shoes, and socks. All trash debris shall be picked up from the mowing and walking areas of the Extension property and thrown away. We are a ‘No-Smoking’ campus. All company personnel will adhere to this policy. All trucks, equipment, etc., shall be parked on paved parking lots and not on grassy areas. Company is responsible for repair/replacement for any damage caused to buildings, vehicles or property features.
