Specifications include, but are not limited to: The State of Maine is seeking proposals for Lawn Care Services at the Regional Training Institute (RTI), 289 Hildreth Street North, Bangor, ME 04401 and the AFRC, 300 Hildred Street North, Bangor, ME 04401. RTI lawn areas shall be mowed and trimmed weekly and/or as needed throughout the growing season (May – October) to a uniform height a minimum of 4 inches not to exceed 6 inches. The awarded Bidder must use various mowing patterns to prevent ruts in the turf caused by mowers. Underdrain filter bed(s) grass as noted on Mowing Plan are to be left uncut to grow to a maximum height of 12 inches. The sides should be mowed to the 4 not to exceed 6-inch height of the other areas on the site. At the end of the mowing season, must be cut to 4 inches and allowed lay dormant until spring. All visible grass clippings and leaves after mowing shall be raked and bagged as needed and hauled away by the awarded Bidder; this will prevent thatch build up. All doorway entrances, walkways, parking lots and planting beds shall be vacuumed and/or blown free of debris and grass clippings accumulated as a result of mowing and/or trimming. All trash must be picked up throughout the grass and planting areas. The awarded Bidder will trim the inside and outside of the fence line perimeter, and keep the fence line clean of trash, vines, and weeds. Also, a 3-foot swath shall be maintained along the outside of the fence as needed. Mower blades shall be kept sharp at all times to prevent tearing of grass blades. Mulching or bagging type mowing equipment is mandatory on all mowers.
