Specifications include, but are not limited to: Capitol Interchange Grounds Maintenance (I-15 near Helena, MT); 1.1.1. Mowing and trimming of grass at a minimum of once per week or more often as needed to maintain the maximum height requirement of four inches (4" maximum height). 1.1.2. Maximum of three (3) days for completion of mowing and trimming per week (weather permitting). 1.1.3. Grass pickup and disposal as needed or as requested by MDT personnel. Must be completed within 24 hours after notification. 1.1.4. Litter pickup and disposal minimum of once per week or more often as necessary to maintain litter free area. 1.1.5. Weekly monitoring of irrigation system is required. Any problems with the area's water or sprinkling systems shall be reported immediately to the Department's Maintenance Superintendent. 1.1.6. Irrigation system is operated with automatic timers, which will be set by MDT personnel. Any request to change watering times must be approved by contacting the Department’s Maintenance Superintendent (contact information will be provided upon award). 1.1.7. Hillsides/slopes which are deemed too steep to mow must be trimmed once in the months of June, July, August, and September. 1.1.8. Trimming and removal of trimmings of all bushes and trees must be completed before June 30th . 1.1.9. Spring thatching and pick-up of dead grass is required. 1.1.10. Contractor shall contact Department’s Maintenance Superintendent to schedule mowing, so the Department can ensure sprinkler system is turned off.