Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Mow and edge lawns when needed, but no less than once per week. 2. Prune back any tree, shrubs or ground cover to maintain the health of the said item and to keep a safe and obstruction free sidewalk and clear walkways of limbs or branches. 3. Remove litter, leaves and debris resulting from Work done in that area from plants, plant beds and turf areas. Clean Parking lots up from any debris resulting from Work done in that area. 4. Remove any broken or fallen branches from trees. Remove sucker growth from tree trunks. 5. Weeds are managed through the use of approved herbicides by State of Maine licensed applicators. Herbicides are to be applied no less than three (3) times during the year by a licensed person to maintain a weed free ground. 6. Replace bark mulch each spring which is two 2 inches and under in depth. Mulch will not be required when shrubs or ground cover completely hide the soil. 7. If any decorative rock gravel is to be replaced, it will be done by the MaineDOT. 8. Check plants for overall health, signs of disease or stress. Replace plants that meet conditions for replacement at the Contractor’s expense. Request for other dead or missing plants shall be authorized by the Contract Administrator. 9. Sweep or blow-clean all walkways as needed and after every mowing event. 10. The irrigation system will be checked and repaired, if needed, by the Contract Administrator before each season. The Contractor shall, at its sole expense repair any damage resulting from any act, omission or neglect of the Contractor. The Contract Administrator will provide training for the use of the irrigation system.
