Specifications include, but are not limited to: MOWING FREQUENCY The mowing of all property areas shall be done on an as-needed basis. The mowing frequency or number of times each property is mowed may vary depending upon weather, cultural practices and seasonal conditions. The typical turf mowing season is from mid-February – mid November depending on the weather. The Contractor shall be required to operate on a regular, “as needed” mowing schedule, including those times of adverse weather conditions. When the grass is actively growing, it must be mowed regularly to prevent it from growing to a height of more than three (3) inches. Equipment and equipment maintenance schedules shall be adequate to accommodate peak mowing demands. During the seasons of rapid growth on irrigated, high usage turf, a mowing interval as frequent as once every four days may be required for certain locations. During hot, dry summer months, un-irrigated turf may require mowing as infrequently as once every three weeks. A flexible mow schedule is essential to accommodate both changing growth patterns of turf and special event considerations. Large-group reservations, softball tournaments, AYSO soccer games, Thursday concerts at Monteith Riverpark, and the Northwest Art and Air Festival celebrations would be examples of special events requiring such flexible scheduling. REDUCTION IN MOWING Notwithstanding any other provision in these specifications, the City retains discretion to reduce mowing frequency as necessary to meet any City objective including, but not limited to, cost saving measures which may result from anticipated or unanticipated budgetary constraints. The City may limit mowing frequency regardless of vegetation height.
