Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Mowing grass – includes removal of light debris from all lawn areas, mowing, trimming and blowing clippings from surfaces. To be performed on a weekly basis as needed. 2. Weed control and Fertilizing – includes two (2) applications, early spring and late spring. First application includes fertilizer and broadleaf weed control. Second application contains broadleaf weed control only. Entire campus lawn shall be treated at the Edgewood Campus, Boone Campus, and the Transportation Technology Center. 3. Tree Pruning – includes removal of low branches to maintain access for mowing and trimming lawn under trees. (Prior approval from Director of Maintenance & Operations is required before any tree are pruned) Do not burn leaves in lieu of removal. Debris and leaves shall be removed from the property by the supplier – debris is not to be left on the property or disposed of in campus dumpster. 4. Mulching campuses - Refurbish all existing mulched areas, shrub beds, perennial beds, or tree rings twice – spring and fall- in any 12 month period and add new matching material only as needed to maintain 2-3 inch depth of aerated mulch covering. Remove old much or rake into soil before applying new. Any new mulch shall be odorless or very mild in odor - any mulch used which has a strong odor, will be immediately removed at the supplier’s sole expense and new mulch added. 5. Once in either the early spring or late fall, the wild flower field at the Boone campus needs to be bush hogged to a 6-8 inch height. Please see Mike Baker for the location and area to be bush hogged.
