Specifications include, but are not limited to: Mowing/Trimming 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 three and a half (3.5) inches and a maximum of four and a half (4.5) inches. Use various mowing patterns to prevent ruts in the turf caused by mowers. All visible grass clippings and leaves after mowing shall be raked and bagged as needed and hauled away by the contractor; 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 and debris will be picked up throughout the grass and planting areas. Mower blades shall be kept sharp to prevent tearing of grass blades. Mulching and/or bagging type mowing equipment is mandatory on all mowers. Edging Edging shall be completed the same day and at the same frequency that the area is mowed. Use of an edger for hard surface edging to outline and/or remove turf from along all sidewalks and curbs to maintain straight and sharp edges. Use of a string trimmer to provide soft edging to outline and/or removing turf from all trees and planting beds, etc. to maintain the shape and configuration of all planting areas. Winter Clean up (estimated 20-man hours per season) General Removal of fallen trees and branches. Removal of all trash and foreign debris. Environmental Requirements All requirements of the Site Location of Development Act (SLODA) Permit as it pertains to lawn maintenance must be maintained. All slopes to under drain soil filters and pond will be kept at a minimum height of six inches. All Under Drain Soil Filters will not be mowed unless by request of the Department and not more than one time per year. No riding equipment is authorized for use on slopes around the Under Drain Soil Filters. All woody growth in the rip rap areas will be removed. Lawn repair should follow this plan.
