Specifications include, but are not limited to: Grounds Maintenance (Mowing and Trimming) Mow and trim the lawn area of the Boone County Rest Areas and Loadometer Stations grounds consisting of the following per cycle: Boone County Rest Area (South Bound) ............... 22.50 Acres Boone County Rest Area (North Bound) ................ 17.00 Acres I-71 Boone County Weigh Station (SB) .................. 6.75 Acres I-75 Kenton County Weigh Station (SB) ................ 14.75 Acres The estimated acreage to be mowed is sixty-one (61) acres per mowing cycle with an estimate of 30 cycles for the mowing season. This amount may vary based upon weather conditions, budgetary constraints, and the actual number of cycles shall be determined by the Department to fulfill the needs of the Commonwealth. Perform the mowing operation with commercial grade turf type mowing equipment not less than 48" and not more than 72" in width. A small push type mower may be utilized for trimming. Farm tractors with rotary finish mowers will not be allowed. Mow the grass to a minimum height of 3". Correct any uneven or streaked mowing immediately. The Department will direct the time and place for mowing to begin. If a mowing cycle is delayed because of weather conditions or other problems that results in a build up of grass clippings (bio-mass), remove or disperse the clippings over the area to eliminate unsightly build-up of debris and to prevent the smothering of the turf. Perform trimming operations after each mowing cycle. Perform trimming operations around mulched areas, trees, picnic table pads, trash containers, curbs, sign posts or other obstacles located on the grounds. Blow or sweep clippings off of all concrete surfaces after trimming is completed. Perform trimming along concrete edges as needed to keep all growth from encroaching over the sidewalks, curbs, picnic pads and other concrete areas. Utilize a hand-held string trimmer or power edger to perform the trimming operation. The use of herbicides will not be used to keep the growth from the sidewalks or curbs with the exception of those areas where there is growth in cracks (Refer to Line 0003 for products and procedures).; Mulching landscape plantings, landscape beds, & trees Provide a mulch material that consists of #1 shredded hardwood that has been aged a minimum of six (6) months and that is free of foreign materials, wood preservatives and weed seed. Any existing weeds in the mulched area should be cut/pulled and removed from the site prior to the addition of mulch. Place and spread the mulch in a uniform manner around the landscape plantings, around and throughout the landscape beds and around the trees to a depth of four inches (4") and to a minimum distance of thirty-six inches (36") from the trunk/stem of the landscape plantings, trees and the periphery of the landscape planting beds. All mulch placed around individual trees must be arranged in a "doughnut" shaped configuration. The approximate amount of mulched area is 20000 square feet. The actual area shall be determined by the Department. The Department will approve all mulch materials prior to their use. The Department will direct the time and place for the placement of mulch materials. The areas where mulch is to be placed will be identified by the Roadside Environment District Administrator