1. Mowing will be completed in sections not to exceed 12 miles to ensure a uniform turf appearance unless otherwise specified by the Road Department representative. 2. The contractor shall have a competent person in charge of their daily mowing operation at all times and should be available to meet with Road Department representatives to discuss mowing schedules, work completed, complaints, etc. A daily worksheet shall be prepared and submitted to the road Department as requested. A map is also to be kept by the contractor and color-coded and dated for roads completed each day. 3. The contractor shall keep the roadway clear of all debris and shall perform the mowing operation in a safe manner that will least affect the normal flow of traffic. 4. The contractor’s equipment shall have a rotating amber beacon beam (which must be visible for 360o) and slow-moving vehicle signs to alert the traveling public. Bike flags (8-10’) are optional. Guards or side shields are required if needed to keep from throwing debris into roads. 5. The contractor shall personally investigate field conditions. Failure on the part of the contractor to investigate and inspect will not be grounds for additional compensation. 6. Materials, equipment, components, or completed work not complying may be rejected and shall be replaced by the contractor at no cost to the Ionia County Road Department. 7. Vegetation shall be cut four inches (4”) above ground level in order to avoid stones and debris. 8. The bid unit will be for each centerline mile which consists of mowing both sides of the road and including all 34 clear vision areas of various sizes throughout the county. Maps will be provided showing roads and clear vision areas to be mowed.
