1. Turf Maintenance - Mowing, Edging and Cleanup 1.1.Mowing 1.1.1. Mow all turf areas throughout the year, as necessary. Maintain turf height at a "literal" four (4) inches (not a #4 on the mower). Do not allow grass to exceed six (6) inches before the next mowing. Once mowing cycle has begun work must be continuous until cycle is complete. This may increase or decrease due to weather, holidays, or special requests by the College. Minimum number of times 36, estimated number of times 42. 1.1.2. Contractor shall not mow in the same track on consecutive weeks to prevent tracking and rutting. 1.1.3. No heavy mowers will be allowed on slopes and banks to prevent tracking and rutting. If rutting occurs, Contractor must fill with topsoil and re-seed within one month of occurrence or detection during the growing season. 1.1.4. The areas around all ponds must be mowed at least on a bi-weekly basis. Riding mowers WILL NOT be permitted on the banks nor in the basins. Push mowers with baggers must be used in the basins and grass clippings must be removed. 1.1.5. Mowers shall be of commercial quality and free from major oil and fluid leaks. 1.1.6. If zero-turn mowers are used, refrain from locking the pivot wheel which may cause turf damage. 1.1.7. All hard services, parking lots, walks, patios, and especially curbs must be blown or swept weekly or as needed 12 months out of the year. Blowing debris into beds, natural areas or on lawn is not acceptable. It must be removed. 1.1.8. Scheduled mowing days are preferred, but the Contractor needs to be flexible due to the weather. The College prefers the lawn not be mowed when the grass Is wet, or ground is soft to prevent tracking and rutting. 1.2.Edging 1.2.1. Mechanically edge curbs, walks and other surfaces where turf has grown over or onto. Do not exceed a one (1) inch depth nor a one half (1/2) inch width when edging adjacent to surfaces where pedestrian traffic occurs. Remove excess edging material at each mowing cycle. 1.2.2. Edge bed lines to maintain a neat division between turf and bed areas. 1.3.Cleanup of Grass, Leaves, Trash & Debris 1.3.1. All branches, limbs, sticks, and other debris and trash should be removed from the turf areas on a weekly basis 12 months of the year as well as prior to mowing. Trash shall be disposed in the college's trash containers. Organic debris - tree limbs, branches, pinecones, seed balls - shall be transported and deposited in a designated area on each campus. 1.3.2. Remove and dispose of cut excessively long and windrowing grass on the same day it was mowed. Remove any clippings or leaves blown onto paved areas or walkways during mowing on the same day as mowed. Do not blow clippings, leaves, or debris into storm drains, air conditioner units, buildings, vehicles, windows, landscape beds, mulched areas, etc. 2. Turf Maintenance - Fertilizing and Liming The College is responsible for liming and fertilizing all campuses. If the Vendor chooses to use weed control in turf by using a combination herbicide with fertilizer, then the Vendor must inform the contract administrator prior to application. 3. Leaves, Trash and Debris Removal 3.1.Provide supplementary maintenance of the landscape areas of the College as follows: 3.1.1. Collect fallen leaves on an as needed basis from all turf, plant, and mulch areas to maintain a well- groomed appearance. Do not allow large accumulations of leaves to remain. Transport and deposit leaves to a designated composting facility on each campus, if applicable. Trash shall be disposed in the college's trash containers. Organic debris - tree limbs, branches, pinecones, seed balls - shall be transported and deposited in a designated area on each campus, if applicable. Leaf pick-up should begin in midOctober. Pick- up should be twice a week in November, or as needed to maintain a clean lawn. Collect all fallen leaves or blow them into woods or natural areas. Mulching the leaves and leaving them on the lawn is unacceptable. 3.2. Ornamental Tree and Shrub Trimming 3.2.1. All ornamental tree and shrubbery trimming will be done by the College and will NOT be performed by the Vendor. 4. Weed, Disease and Insect Control 4.1. Weed Control 4.1.1. Use only non-burning herbicides. 4.1.2. Do not allow chemicals to leach into shrub and bed areas and into tree root systems. 4.2. Application 4.2.1. Time applications to prevent burning of turf by any material applications. 4.2.2. Clean up all fertilizer and weed control materials from paved areas immediately after application.
