a. The following describes the work to be performed under this contract. b. Contractor shall cut and remove grass, weeds, and/or other rank vegetation for all properties listed herein. This includes mowing, weed eating, and any other form of cutting on the property including around any structures, obstacles, or appurtenances such dwellings, accessory structures, well heads, fences, downed trees, etc. c. Bid to include all costs associated with completion of the work including, but not limited to fuel, equipment maintenance, equipment rental, travel labor, debris removal, and weather delays. d. Contractor shall be licensed in Maryland and insured. e. Once notified via Task Order the contractor shall, within seventy-two (72) hours of receiving notification, cut and remove growth of grass, weeds or other rank vegetation to a height not exceeding five (5) inches (excluding trees, shrubs and plants of an ornamental, incidental nature). f. Mowing, and debris activity can only occur within the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 7:00 P.M., (EST), Monday through Saturday. g. Contractor shall collect, remove, and properly dispose of, as necessary, any household items, debris, trash, etc. that may be located throughout the property in order to complete the cutting of grass/weeds on the property. h. Any repairs or maintenance needed for mowing or other equipment shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor. i. Any damages incurred to the property while mowing or other equipment shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor. j. Contractor shall notify the Zoning Inspector in the Department of Planning and Zoning upon completion for a compliance inspection of each property prior to receiving payment. k. Contractor shall notify the Zoning Inspector in the Department of Planning and Zoning if compliance was met prior to contractor’s services being rendered. l. If a property on the Task Order has been mowed prior to the contractor’s arrival to perform the mowing services, the maximum fee per location a contractor may charge the County is Fifty ($50.00) Dollars.
