Specifications include, but are not limited to: a. Spring cleanup and mulch installation, including bed edging: The Manager will direct Spring cleanup of leaves and fallen tree branches on turf and in bed areas, edging of beds & trees, and mulch installation. The Manager reserves the right to change the content (amount and type of plant material) in any landscape bed at any location without affecting costs in this Contract.; b. Mowing, line trimming, edging & blowing grass clippings off paved surfaces: The Contractor will pick up and dispose of all litter prior to mowing. Lawns shall be maintained at a height of 2.5" to 3," as conditions dictate. The Contractor will mow weekly (except at CLC, which will be mowed every other week), so that no more than 1/3rd of the grass blade is removed per cutting. Mowing blades on all equipment shall be sharp to prevent tearing of grass blades. Mowing guards should be in place at all times to prevent flying debris (and injury to pedestrians and property). An alternate mowing pattern shall be used for each cutting. The Contractor will edge turf adjacent to curbs and walks at the time of mowing. All grass clippings shall be swept or blown from sidewalks or pavement. Mulched grass clippings may be left on the lawn if presenting a neat appearance, free of clumping. Occasionally, grass clippings will need to be collected and removed, particularly in the Administration circle area, Administration parking, north side of Health Professions Building, Ciccone Theatre, and any other areas, at the discretion of the Manager. Excess clippings shall be removed and disposed of.; c. Landscape bed maintenance including weed control, pruning shrubs, perennial bed cleanup, cutting back perennials, and debris removal: The Contractor will maintain seven (7) large landscape beds at Main Campus and three (3) beds at Meadowlands. The Contractor will maintain Landscape beds to the following standard: a. Free of litter and debris; b. Free of weeds or unintended plantings; c. Shrubs pruned; d. Perennials cut back in November; At Main Campus, the Manager will direct where and when weeding and pruning is done, as well as any chemical applications.; d. Fall leaf cleanup: The Contractor will perform leaf cleanup at Main Campus, as directed by the Manager twice from November to December. The Contractor will use no less than 12 men, with all necessary leaf-clearing equipment needed to collect and transport leaves to the Paramus Recycling Center. The Contractor may be directed by the Manager to allow certain areas with leaves to be removed by the College Grounds crew. See bid sheet for how billing is determined for CLC locations; e. Irrigation work: spring start up and fall shut down.: The Contractor will have all irrigation systems operational by April 1st and will shut down all irrigation systems by Oct 31th at Main Campus. Dates provided are approximate and timing of start-up and winterization is at the discretion of the Manager. Spring start-up will include the following irrigation maintenance services: 1. Turn water main on, start up and check lines for any leaks; 2. Check and adjust all heads & nozzles for direction and flow; 3. Check for faulty nozzles and broken heads; 4. Raise & straighten sprinkler heads, as needed
