Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Contractor shall mow all turf area using “finish cut” equipment. “Bush Hogging” will not be accepted. Mowing shall be done carefully as not to tear bark off trees or shrubs, intrude into ground cover beds, damage sodded berms, or cause damage to sprinkler heads, valves, backflow devices, curbs or other facilities. Should damage to any of the above listed occur, the Contractor will be held financially responsible for replacement or repair. Grass clippings or debris caused by mowing shall be removed from adjacent walks, drives, gutters and curbs or surfaces on the same day as mowing. Mowing will not be permitted when weather or conditions will result in damage to turf. The Contractor shall remove all trash and litter from the entire area prior to initiating any mowing of the turf area. Upon completion, a mowed area shall be free of clumped grass cuttings and tire tracks or ruts from mowing equipment. Turf shall be cut in a professional manner so as not to scalp turf or leave areas of uncut grass. Care should be taken to prevent discharge of grass clippings onto any paved surfaces such as streets, curbs, gutters, parking lots, and sidewalks and/or onto any adjacent properties. Any material discharged shall be removed immediately prior to proceeding with mowing of other areas. Any papers, cans or bottles cut or broken during mowing/maintenance operations shall be completely removed from the site immediately prior to proceeding with the mowing/maintenance of other sites.
