Specifications include, but are not limited to: I. ATHLETIC FIELDS TURF MAINTENANCE Remington Avenue Complex – Areas B, C, D, and All-Purpose Fields (E) A. MOWING All non-overseeded fields shall be mowed a minimum of two (2) times weekly during the growing season from March through September and one (1) time per week from October through February. All turf playing surfaces shall be cut at a height between five-eights inch (5/8") and seven-eights inch (7/8"). No more than 20% of the leaf surface may be removed at any one cutting. Mowing patterns shall be alternated at each mowing. Clippings shall be removed and disposed of in approved areas. If necessary, a drag mat or blower shall be used to disperse grass clippings. The cutting height shall be raised after Labor Day to one (1”) inch to harden the Bermudagrass for winter dormancy. All field markers shall be replaced after mowing. Mowing of all field areas shall be done to a minimum of the frequency specified in the MAINTENANCE ITEMIZED PROPOSAL FORM in Exhibit “B”. (Frequency Item: Athletic Field Mowing) B. INFIELD AND FENCELINE EDGING Contractor shall be responsible for edging all lines at all infield boundaries, baselines, pitchers mound, base coach boxes, on deck circles, etc. to a uniform size and shape as requested by Owner or Consultant. Fence line edging shall be twelve inches (12”) from fence on all fields. Contractor shall use a metal blade edger. Edging shall be done to a minimum frequency specified in the MAINTENANCE ITEMIZED PROPOSAL FORM in Exhibit “B” for each field. (Frequency Item: Athletic Field Turf Edging) C. INFIELD SOIL MAINTENANCE Contractor shall be responsible for removing bases plugging the holes, raking, dragging, rolling, and leveling low areas in the exposed soil areas within playing surfaces as outlined in following schedule: 1. Complex B C & D - March through November - four (4) times per week and two (2) times per week for the balance of the year.
