Grass shall be cut to 2-3” finished height. Mowers shall be operated at reasonable speed to ensure an even cut and so as not to leave grass standing. Taller grass may need additional passes with the mower to achieve this. Grass shall be cut a minimum 36” width from any sign pole or delineator leaving a 72” diameter cut. *Note: All areas between two post mounted signs to be cut. ** see drawings - sign post or delineator within 6 ft of pavement shall be cut to pavement edge. Traffic lighting poles, utility poles, will be part of this contract if within 15’ of pavement edge. All grass mowed in front of guardrail to pavement edge **see drawings** All grass mowed 36” width (minimum) around guardrail and vertical elements All grass mowed from pavement edge to pavement edge on median guardrails running parallel in both directions where grass is the full width of the median. (Everything between the guardrails) All grass beneath all guardrails All grass along concrete barriers, and bridge structures. All grass islands at intersections. All guardrails on ramps, bridges, embankments that are part of the state roadways listed and terminate on city/county/other State roadways shall be considered as included in this contract, and cut in their entirety, per specifications herein. For Example: The 100 linear feet of guardrail extending on an adjacent roadway off US13 shall be mowed. All grass around culverts, not to include residential driveways, is to be mowed a minimum of 36” width around structure. All grass shall be cut a 36” minimum around SHA lighting poles and signal lighting support poles. **see drawings** All grass is to be mowed in a direction as not to throw grass or objects toward the roadway. Any grass on paved surface is to be swept or blown off before leaving site. Grass is to be mowed around all guardrails, light poles, signs and culverts progressively along the highway. No skipping around. Contractor must notify the Resident Maintenance Engineer or his designee by phone each day before beginning work and at the end of the workday. Contractor must report to shop daily to sign in and out with the RME or staff when advised to do so All mowers are to be equipped with turf tires as to not cause damage to turf. All mowers are to have blades sharp enough to give an even cut. Contractor supplied Mower Ahead signs shall be placed in accordance with MUTCD All vehicles on site must be equipped with a 360-degree amber warning light with at least two rotating or flashing bulbs. If an enclosed trailer is used additional lighting is required on the rear of the trailer. All personnel must wear a ANZI class 3 safety vest or equal work shirt. Contractor must notify office by phone each day before beginning work and at the end of the workday. ABSOLUTELY NO CHEMICAL APPLICATION IS TO BE DONE (For example: Round Up)
