Specifications include, but are not limited to: CLEAN UP The following activities shall be performed, at a minimum, once per week year round. Snow removal is by others. A. Roadways: All curbs and gutters shall be blown as needed, but especially after all mowing, edgings, and plant bed maintenance. B. Parking Lots: All curbs in parking lot areas shall be blown to remove minor trash and debris during each visit. The Contractor is responsible for removal of all grass clippings, etc., caused by edging or mowing operations. C. Grounds: 1. All grounds shall be policed for litter and debris a minimum of once per week, year round. 2. Rest area shall be checked after every storm in order to remove minor debris, leaves, etc. The Contractor is responsible for removal of limbs and damaged/fallen trees less than four (4) inches in diameter or less, the extent of which will be determined by the Engineer. Extensive storm damage beyond the scope of the contract may be handled by Non-Scheduled Work, supplemental agreement, or by others as determined the Engineer. The Department will be responsible for preparing, removing, and disposing of large limbs or trees greater than four (4) inches in diameter. 3. All debris, leaves, limbs etc. shall be removed from site by the Contractor. D. Leaf/Seed Pod Removal: 1. Leaves and seed pods such as sweet gum balls and pine cones, etc. shall be removed from all grounds weekly or as directed by the Engineer. Leaves shall be removed as much as possible from all plant beds without disturbing the mulch. Leaves shall not be blown into the wood line. 2. All leaves/seed pods shall be removed from the site by the Contractor. 3. No leaves/seed pods, clippings or branches/limbs are to be placed in waterways, drainage ditches, hazardous spill basins, bio-retention areas, or any other stormwater device.
