Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Preparation 1. Prior to mowing, trash will be removed and disposed of from the mowing area. This includes any debris that would be torn, ripped, or scattered by the mower and result in an objectionable appearance. If this removal process (excluding disposal) takes more than thirty (30) minutes of labor per acre of area, Contractor will stop trash removal and advise agency of estimated additional time needed to complete the task. If approved by agency, Contractor shall finish debris removal according to the Time and Materials pricing for actual labor performed and materials used. 2. Do not mow grassed areas saturated with standing water to the point standard mowing equipment may not be used without excessive damage to the turf. A prorated deduction will be made from the invoice for any wet area not mowed, if the total exceeds one acre. Prorated deduction quantities will be agreed-upon prior to beginning work in any area in question. B. Mowing 1. Contractor shall properly install and maintain safety devices at all times when the equipment is in use and maintain the mowing equipment so as to produce a clean, sharp cut and uniform distribution of the cuttings. 2. The mowing equipment used will have the capability of cutting a height from 4 inches to 12 inches. Cutting height shall be performed as per prior agreement with the Agency. 3. The Contractor shall mow in the same direction of traffic; mowing against traffic is prohibited.