Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Mowing: A. Turf areas shall be mowed to maintain a neat and trim appearance. See mowing schedule at the end of this service summary. Height of cut grass shall be determined in consultation with the Rest Area Supervisor. B. All curb lines shall be mowed with every scheduled mowing. C. All rough areas shall be mowed 3 times a year in consultation with the Rest Area Supervisor. D. Sidewalks and picnic areas shall be cleared of debris by a blower after each mowing. 2. Trimming: A. Sidewalks shall be edged with a gas edger or gas string trimmer during every scheduled mowing. B. Grounds around shrub beds and picnic table pads shall be trimmed with a gas edger or gas string trimmer during every scheduled mowing to make all edges clean and presentable. C. All fence lines and areas not accessible by mower will be trimmed weekly by a gas string trimmer or other acceptable equipment to obtain a neat and groomed appearance. 3. Miscellaneous Turf Care: A. Leaves on turf areas and beds shall be removed by mulching, blowing or raking for a minimum of 8 times in consultation with and at the request of the Rest Area Supervisor. Request for removal of leaves in excess of 8 times will be paid at the additional service hourly rate. When necessary, leaves will be mulched on site. 4. Shrubs, Ornamental Trees and Beds: A. Shrub beds will be kept free of litter and weeds. B. Shrubs shall be pruned annually and when determined by Rest Area Staff in order to maintain a pleasant and presentable appearance and all dead shrubs will be removed. C. All Shrub, tree, and woody debris shall be removed by mulching, blowing, chipping or raking on an as needed basis up to 10 times per year. All mulched and chipped woody material may be used in ornamental beds as ground dressing or spread in woody areas at the approval of the Rest Area Supervisor.
