Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Contractor shall perform maintenance and repair of grounds, landscaping and associated structures. The Contractor shall perform mowing, trimming, edging, aeration, and fertilization; weed and brush control; flower bed services; tree and shrub pruning; tree and stump removal; erosion control; debris, drain, catch basins, and ditch cleanup; soil sampling for deficiencies of pH; inspecting and correcting damage caused by pest infestation, herbicide and pest control services, vehicles, and storms; landscaping operations; and other services as required herein to provide complete grounds maintenance. In order to successfully implement the University’s Landscaping Plan, it is necessary to contract with a local company to provide landscaping services for roadways, streets, parking lots sidewalks, service areas, receiving stations, fire lanes, fire hydrants, security, health, dining service areas, and from the entrances of all buildings, including steps, stairs, and stoops. The contractor shall provide safety data sheets for all chemicals utilized for landscaping. All work shall be performed by qualified personnel in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and documents which include, but are not limited to DNREC required operations and University developed annual and long range plans.
