Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. PHASE 1 - SPRING CLEAN-UP (Once per season) 1. Thorough raking of established lawn area, total clean-up of accumulated winter debris.; 2. Topsoil repair of lawn area from winter activity (snow plowing, parking, etc.).; 3. Reseeding of damaged areas.; B. PHASE 2 - MOWING AND TRIMMING OF LAWN (Estimated 25 times per season) 1. Mowing: Mowing of all established lawn areas on property or as identified by the House Leader or designee. Grass shall be maintained at a height of 2½” to 3½” as conditions dictate. Central air conditioning units shall be kept free of grass clippings.; 2. Edging/String Trimming: String Trimming of all areas including alongside bedding areas, walkways, driveways, adjacent to all building foundations, decks, porches, ramps, mailboxes, fuel tanks, generators, dumpsters, hedges, signs, fences, parking bumpers, fire hydrants, curbs, streetlight poles, transformers, base of trees and anything else not identified in this section within the areas identified to be mowed will be the Contractor’s responsibility.; 3. Grass and Debris Removal: Grass clippings are to be collected and removed from driveways, walkways, patios, etc. Debris including pinecones and needles, leaves, sticks, and branches are also to be removed. Contractor will be responsible for pickup of limbs up to 3" in diameter. Anything over 3” in diameter the Contractor shall notify the House Leader for assistance. The Contractor will pick up all limbs and debris prior to the mowing of the parcels. Mowing up or over of limbs in an effort to “mulch” them into the lawn will not be allowed.; C. PHASE 3 - FALL CLEAN-UP/WINTERIZATION (Once per season) 1. Final mowing of established lawn area.; 2. Clean-up, removal, and disposal of accumulated debris (leaves, branches, etc.).; 3. Install protective covers over shrubs, hedges, or trees if required (material to be supplied by OPWDD).
