Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. On and Off Ramps a. Mow the shoulders of the entrance and exit ramps. Mowing activities shall be performed in a safe manner to avoid interference or disruption to traffic flow on the entrance and exit ramps. b. Hand dig or spray all weeds prior to flowering state. 2. Parking Area and Sidewalks a. Sidewalks shall be edged once per month during the mowing season with the first edging completed by May 15. Edging shall be performed with a mechanical sidewalk edger, between 1" and 2" deep making an edge gap of 1/2" minimum and 1" maximum. The soil and grass clippings that result from this process shall be removed and disposed. b. Sidewalks must be maintained and remain safe for the public. The contractor must notify the designated NDOT representative if sidewalks become hazardous or dangerous due to settling or any other reason. 3. Litter, Trash Receptacles, Trash Hauling Services and Recycling Containers a. Collect and disposed all scattered debris including but is not limited to paper, litter and pet waste from the rest area grounds including along the building, sidewalks, shrub beds, parking lot, entrance and exit ramps, and irrigated and pet exercise areas. b. The contractor shall be responsible for trash hauling services including but not limited to all yard waste, leaves, pine needles, and branches that are collected from the rest area. c. All trash must be removed from the rest area and transported to an approved landfill/transfer station. d. Any costs involved with use of the landfill/transfer station and arrangement for its use shall be the contractor’s responsibility. e. The contractor must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, rules, orders and regulations for solid waste handling, collection, and disposal (refer to Section II D. of the RFP). 4. Signs and Historical / Memorial Plaques a. Remove any tree branches that rub against signs or structures. 5. Picnic Shelters and Play Areas a. Maintain sand in plays areas. NDOT shall supply the sand. b. Rake sand area to even out weekly and remove debris and weeds. 6. Pet Exercise Areas a. Maintain pet exercise areas including the removal and the proper disposal of animal manure and ensuring the pet area signs are in place. 7. Rest Area Exterior a. Sidewalks, shrub beds and areas around the buildings shall be maintained free of trash, cigarette butts, etc. b. The contractor shall remove tree litter and debris from the rain gutters, restroom roof and the Visitor Information Center roof when tree litter and/or debris clogs rain gutters or drains or accumulates to a depth of 1 inch. Snow guards shall be maintained on newer roofs. Any tree branches that are touching or hanging over the building shall be removed immediately.
