a. Mowing – perform regular mowing of common grounds at all locations. Mowing is to be completed on a 7-day cycle, weather permitting, which should include a minimum of 24 cuts per season. A season is defined as March 1 – October 31. Vendor must take into consideration the possibility for more frequent mowing or extended season mowing due to weather conditions influencing growth habits. All grounds maintenance requirements will also include courtyards inside schools. Common Grounds include all areas to be maintained except athletic playing fields. b. Trimming and Edging – All trimming shall include trimming around objects and fixtures that are part of the turf areas(including all fence lines). All curbs are to be edged or weed eating upon each visit. All beds are to have weeds removed or weed eated.(Can be sprayed see d.) c. Cleanup c.i. Minor: Blowing and cleanup of lawn clippings shall be included in all visits. This includes sidewalks, curbs, and mulch areas that may have been covered with clippings. c.ii. Major: Cleanup of limbs/branches/leaves shall take a place after a storm as needed. The service shall not be billed additionally. d. Weeding and weed spray application – Vendor will spray and/or remove weeds starting March 1 st through October 31st . Describe in detail how the vendor will perform the services to include the type of weed spray used. Curbs and walks are not to be sprayed. d.i. Contractor supervisor and/or crew members MUST possess (and maintain) a valid copy of a current North Carolina Department of Agriculture Pesticide License (Classification 026 – Grounds and Pesticide applicator). A copy of this license must be submitted with the bid. e. Pruning – Pruning shall be completed twice during each contract year of the agreement. Pruning will include all trees and shrubs on campus. Litter and debris left behind from pruning will be removed as pruning is completed.
