Specifications include, but are not limited to: Work shall begin for each mowing cycle on the date specified in the notice to begin work. Once a mowing cycle begins, the Contractor shall maintain a Continuous Mowing Operation until the mowing is complete. A mowing cycle will be considered complete when all mowing and hand trimming is completed to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Hand trimming shall be performed in the same sequence as mowing operations. Hand trimming is to be completed within the twenty (20) working day cycle. Failure to complete hand trimming within five (5) working days of the termination of mechanical mowing represents a failure to maintain a continuous mowing operation. When mowing within twelve (12) feet of the edge of pavement or shoulder, mechanical mowers shall not discharge vegetation and debris toward the roadway. When mowing is required in proximity to the roadway, any vegetation or debris deposited on the roadway as a result of the mowing operation will be removed immediately from edge of pavement to edge of pavement, or between curb and gutter, whichever applies, Any cost associated with the removal of vegetation clippings, foreign objects, or gravel that is deposited on the roadway, the shoulder, or in a curb and gutter section as a result of the mowing operation shall be included in the unit price bid for mowing (item no. 806-01) swath mowing (item no. 806-02.13) or sidewalk finish mowing (item no. 806-02.14).
