MOWING All mowing operations shall be conducted in a prudent manner to protect the turf, trees, shrubs and other plantings. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of all persons around the mowing operations. Turf grass shall be mowed to a specified height according to the type of turf grass being mowed and in accordance with accepted industry standards. In addition, The City of Beaufort is expecting at least a maintained with a “cut and trimmed” appearance during the entire growing season. “Cut and trimmed” is defined as a maximum length of two (2) inches on Bermuda grass and three (3) inches on all other grasses. Prior to mowing any area, that area shall be inspected for all paper, cans, glass or other debris and these materials removed. Grass clippings shall be removed or mulched. All Bermuda turf areas shall be mowed with rotary sports turf mowers or reel mower two times per week during the growing season and weekly during the non-growing season. Rotary blades should be inspected weekly and sharpened and/or replaced when necessary, so as not to tear grass. If turf cannot be mowed due to inclement weather and turf has exceeded the “no more than 1/3 leaf surface removal”, mowing height must be raised, and turf mowed twice. Excess clippings must be removed. After mowing and pruning, grass clippings and other litter or debris shall be removed from sidewalks and other paved areas; however, under no circumstances can the debris be swept or blown into any storm drain structure. Any safety hazards on sidewalk or areas should be reported to the City of Beaufort Public Works immediately. LINE TRIMMING This service will be performed in accordance with Attachment A around all obstacles and along fence line even if treated with approved herbicides. String trimmers cannot be used near ornamental vegetation. EDGING Edging is the mechanical and/or manual cutting of grasses and weeds from the edge of any hard pavement surface and the perimeter of any plant bed and will be performed in accordance with Attachment A. TURF MANAGEMENT Soil Testing: Soil samples shall be taken as requested from the City of Beaufort, in accordance with Attachment A and sent to an authorized testing lab for analysis. The results of these tests shall be used to adjust the spring and summer fertilization applications as needed to promote optimal soil conditions for the turf. A copy of the results along with recommended fertilization plan shall be submitted for review by the City of Beaufort Public Works Department before the application is made. Fertilizer: All turf areas shall be fertilized with a professional turf fertilizer determined by the soil samples and the type of grass at least three times a year according to attachment A. Weed Control: The Contractor shall provide labor, materials and equipment for weed control of all areas in accordance with Attachment A. Pre-emergent herbicides shall be applied at a minimum of once a year to control broadleaf and grassy weeds. The Contractor is responsible for all obtaining all applicable local, state and federal licenses for the application of herbicide(s) and follow all pertaining guidelines and regulations for the herbicide application governing the use of horticultural chemicals and shall be applied by properly trained and licensed operators. A record shall be kept with all dates, areas, amounts, ratios mixtures and shall be submitted to the City of Beaufort Public Works department each month. Please refer to attachment A for schedule.
