Lawn Care Services shall consist of a complete, regularly scheduled program which includes, Mowing, Trimming, Edging, Weed Control, Fertilization, Mulching and Pruning as outlined below: 1. General Lawn Care Specifications - These are general requirements unless specified otherwise within. • All grass shall be mowed with Rear Discharge or Mulching Units Only. • Grass shall be cut in the months of March to October. The remainder of the year shall be cut to maintain a neat appearance including edging. •Bidder must be able to cut grass system-wide within a five (5) day period or less. Please confirm your ability to meet this requirement in writing. •Banks and steep slope areas with a wall behind are not to be sprayed to kill grass, but they are to be cut with a mower or string trimmer. • All trash (i.e., paper products, bottles, sticks, debris and other objects) are not to be mowed over. All items are to be picked up from all BCS grounds covered under this contract (mowed areas, playgrounds, walks and driveways) and properly disposed of prior to mowing. • Storm drains are to be cleaned on each visit and kept free of debris and inspected for proper operating conditions. 2. Mowing • All lawn areas shall be mowed according to the Seasonal Lawn Schedule (See Page 19) or shall be adjusted, by prior consultation between the Bidder and BCS’ representative, to make necessary schedule changes. • Bidder is required to use the proper mowing equipment to provide a highquality cut and minimize the occurrence of unnecessary scalping due to uneven terrain. • All grass shall be clean cut with a sharp blade to a uniform height of 3”. It is understood that no cut will be so low as to damage the turf. • Areas that cannot be mowed using a large mower due to slope or contour shall be mowed with the appropriate size equipment. • Mowing will be performed without disturbing bed areas, shrubbery, or structures. Any tree, shrub, bed, vehicle, sign, structure, fence, or other property that is damaged by the Bidder or subcontractor will be the sole responsibility of the Bidder to replace or repair any damage caused. • Grass clippings, leaves or other debris will be swept and removed from all driveways, walkways, sidewalks, parking lots, curbs, streets, street gutters, walls, air conditioner/heater pump units, and fences and will be removed from the school district’s property. Leaves in the fall shall be addressed on each visit as needed. • Mowing around all planted beds, planted trees and tree wells and any living areas shall be such that all grass clippings are directed AWAY from these areas.