Base Bid assumes weekly mowing, approximately 26 weeks. In addition, Bidders will provide as an Alternate #1, an“per-each” price should the soccer fields or baseball/softball fields require additional mowing during peak growing seasons in order to stay in compliance with the recommended mowing heights. Blade sharpness is critical for proper cutting of grass, and to also prevent “clumping” of cut grass. The City reserves the right to halt mowing should it be determined that blades are either too dull or improperly aligned or bent. The intent is to leave all clippings, so mowing operations should ensure clippings are evenly dispersed. Contractor will be required to sharpen blades if it is determined dull blades and leading to “scalping” of the grass. Trimming is required along sidewalk edges and other obstacles such as utility poles, fences, etc. The fence line adjacent to the parking lot shall be trimmed weekly. Shaws Lane** Mowing specifications for Shaws Lane include the mowing and trimming of five (5) athletic fields and the surrounding areas adjacent to the three (3) bordering streets. This shall also include the area around the parking lot and the small cemetery near the Garrison Road entrance. There are 2 designated areas deemed “steep banks” which require mowing twice per year, usually once in July and once towards end of season. The steep banking above the soccer fields on the Garrison Road side should be cut twice a year. Cutting is required as part of the scope of work but cleanup is not. Debris can be left. See map with yellow-colored area indicating steep bank locations. In addition, the steep banking on the south side of the three (3) soccer fields will not require regular mowing except on the slope adjacent to the main parking lot and the path from the gravel parking lot at Back River Road & Garrison Road.
