Specifications include, but are not limited to: The nature of the services required will be as follows: Grass maintenance and trash and debris removal on approximately 8,000 vacant lots and 3,400 buildings including the Gatewood Gardens Cemetery located at 7212 & 7335 Gravois owned by the Land Reutilization Authority (“LRA”), the Planned Industrial Expansion Authority (“PIEA”), and the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (“LCRA”), (all properties are located within the St. Louis City Limits) These services are needed from January 1 to December 31 of each year for a 2 year contract. Bid should be calculated on an annualized basis. The grass maintenance services consist of string trimming for vacant buildings and agricultural cutting on vacant lots on a routine basis and at least 6 -7 cuts on the cemetery, especially in advance of holidays (Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Memorial Day, etc.) and responding to all complaints filed with the city, LRA, PIEA, LCEA or elected officials regarding yard maintenance service issues. Grass maintenance is typically performed from March through October and trash and debris services are required throughout the calendar year.