1.1. Standard Services: These services include Mowing, Edging, Shrubs, Plants, and Groundcovers (General Site Trimming), Weed Control, Trash Removal, Pest Control, and Fertilization. No debris shall be left upon completion of the work performed. All leaves, branches, debris, and trimmings shall be cleared from the site(s). After mowing and edging, the Contractor will ensure that all sidewalks and curbs are blown clean, but no clippings or other debris shall be blown, deposited on adjacent property, accumulated on right-of-way areas, or disposed of in storm sewer drains. 1.1.1. Mowing: All turf, including right-of-way, shall be mowed with mulching-type mower equipment to eliminate the need to bag and transport grass clippings; should bagging be necessary, the bagged clippings shall be collected and removed at no additional cost to the county. Grass shall be cut at an optimal height based on turf type using the current techniques and standards approved by the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agriculture Services (UF/IFAS), which can be found at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/LH028. The Contractor shall use alternate mowing practices, patterns, or equipment to avoid creating wheel ruts or worn areas on the turf. Any areas of turf that become water-soaked during the period of this Contract shall be mowed with twenty-one-inch (21” +/-) diameter hand walk-behind type mowers to prevent wheel ruts in the turf caused by heavier type self-propelled rider mowers. The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing any ruts caused by their mowers at no additional cost to the county. Median strips shall be mowed as needed for a well-maintained appearance as determined by the Division Representative or designee. Before mowing, inspect blades to ensure they are sharp to provide a clean cut, and mowers are adjusted at the proper height for the specific turf's optimal height.
