Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Scope of Work The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and supplies necessary for performing the work specified. The County shall not provide any equipment or supplies during the performance of this contract. Grass mowing proposal should be based on an approximate thirty (30 week mowing season. B. Frequency of Mowing Mowing shall be performed as directed by the Berkeley County Facilities Director, depending on weather conditions. All mowing must be authorized by the Facilities Director before work occurs. If this authorization is not obtained, invoices for services rendered will not be paid. C. Grass Cutting Grass shall be cut before the grass reaches a height of nine inches (9”) from the ground, and shall be cut no shorter than four inches (4”) from the ground. Mowing equipment shall be kept in good working condition. If during the course of mowing limbs and branches are encountered it is the responsibility of the Contractor to remove the limbs and branches prior to mowing. D. Litter Collection All litter shall be picked up prior to each mowing. Litter must be removed from the area and disposed of. E. Trimming Trimming of grass and other vegetation shall be performed at each mowing. All trimming shall be accomplished to present a uniform height with the surrounding areas. Trimming shall be done around all tress, fences, waterways, walkways, roadways and parking lots. Damage to trees and fences caused by string trimmers is not acceptable. If approved by the Facilities Director, pre-emergent treatment such as Preen or Roundup may be applied to reduce labor.