1. Base bid prices are for (26) cuts/trimming/cleanup. All unit prices are to be per occurrence (cut/trim/cleanup) and only at the specific direction of the Director of Facilities & Operations or the Facility Manager. The Contractor should not assume any work needs to be done and undertake such work without the specific authorization of the Director of Facilities & Operations or the Facility manager. Unit prices may be an addition or reduction to the base contract depending on weather conditions, condition of grounds, etc. 2. Grass cutting means cutting the grass with commercial-grade machines having at least 60” cutting decks so the work can be done quickly and safely. Smaller riders / walk behind machines can be used for close trim work. 3. The Contractor must have a sufficient-sized crew to do each individual site during normal work hours. 4. Grass cutting is NEVER to be done when children are present. Cutting time and date schedule is to be coordinated with the Director or Asst. Director of Facilities & Operations 5. Grass is to be cut at 2.5”-3" unless the Director of Facilities & Operations or Asst. Director of Facilities & Operations specifically directs contractor otherwise. Grass shall never be removed by more than 30% (length) in any single pass. 6. Discharged grass cuttings must be directed away from vehicles, sidewalks, buildings, driveways, flower beds, trees, etc. Clippings must be removed from sidewalks, paved areas, plant beds, etc. Trash must be picked up prior to (or during) mowing to prevent objects from being discharged from the mower deck. Mowing of trash will not be tolerated. 7. Operators must wear safety glasses and hearing protection, and operate machines safely in accordance with OSHA standards. 8. All equipment safety devices, including discharge deflectors must be in place and used. 9. Trimming & edging means using a commercial grade weed eaters to neatly trim grass around sidewalks, buildings, driveways, flower beds, goals, fences, drains, ditches, culverts, light pole, signs, parking lots, trees, etc. Clippings must be removed from sidewalks, paved areas, plant beds, etc.
