2.1 Spring and Fall Clean-Up 2.1.1 Includes the removal of trash, leaves, branches, and other debris to include, but not limited to under trees, shrubs, mulched and landscaped areas and grass areas throughout each Commercial Site. 2.1.2 As directed by the HA, to occur once in April (no later than the first week of the month) and once in November (no later than November 15, 2026). HA reserves the right to request additional clean-up that may require additional charges by the Contractor. 2.1.3 Contractor is to define all mulch beds by cutting a 2”x2” deep, shoveled separation of the beds from the edge. 2.1.4 The Contractor is to coordinate all “clean ups” with Facilities Manager prior to commencing work. 2.2 On-going Mowing and Trimming Services 2.2.1 All turf areas shall be mowed weekly during the growing season from April through June and bi-weekly mows July through October, ceasing the first week of November, unless authorized by HA personnel. Depending on the needs of the HA, the HA reserves the right to commence the mowing season earlier. Mowing height will typically be 3 to 3½ inches. The HA reserves the right to choose which specific days and times services are provided at each site and will establish such during negotiations with the successful proposer. 2.2.2 Pricing shall be based on twenty-two (22) cuts. Contractor will provide pricing for additional cuts which may be requested by the HA. Mows are not to exceed twenty-two (22) cuts without prior approval by the AVP of Asset Management. Mowing will end on or before November 1, 2026. Any services performed after this date, and without prior approval by the AVP of Asset Management, will not be approved for payment, irrespective of the number of mows allotted in the contract. 2.2.3 All turf areas to be mowed will be policed for loose trash and debris prior to mowing. 2.2.4 All grass clippings, after each mow, will be either removed (vacuumed) or blown back onto turf from sidewalks, parking lots, trash enclosures, porches or other non-grass areas of the housing site, either that results in a neat appearance. 2.2.5 Any damage to electrical, downspouts or sprinkler pipes and any other property (HA- or tenant-owned) from mowing, or other services performed by the contractor, will be the contractor’s sole responsibility to repair in a timely manner (NOTE: Damaged sprinkler systems, including sprinkler heads, will be repaired prior to the contractor leaving the site the day of the service). 2.2.6 All turf areas inaccessible to mowing equipment will be trimmed prior to mowing as needed to maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance. 2.2.7 String trimming is to be completed after every mow, around all tress and landscaped areas, and along buildings, sidewalks (sides and centers), curbs, parking lots, ditches, fences to include all areas adjacent to turf mowing. All areas mentioned above will be broom-cleaned prior to leaving the site for the day.
