Mow designated turf grass areas uniformly to three inches (3") in height. Contractor shall mow all designated turf grass areas approximately Twenty (20) cycles within the terms of the Contract. All mowing equipment shall be equipped with sharp blades so as not to tear, but cleanly cut the blades of turf grass. Upon completion, a mowed area shall be free of clumped or rowed turf grass and tire tracks or ruts from the mowing equipment. Clippings shall be mulched (preferred) or removed but shall not lay on top of the turf grass. Turf grass shall be cut in a professional manner, so as not to scalp turf grass areas or leave area of uncut turf grass. Disposal of clippings shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. 7.7.5 Care shall be taken to prevent discharge of clippings onto any paved surface such as streets, parking lots, sidewalks, driveways, landscaped areas or adjacent properties. Any material so discharged shall be removed completely, immediately prior to proceeding with mowing of other areas. Blowers are the recommended choice of equipment. 7.7.6 All turf grass areas shall be cut either by a walk-behind mower, zero turn riding mower or a wide area mower or other equipment as approved by the Director. All equipment shall be in good physical and operating condition equipped with sharp blades...
