I. All fine cut areas will first be cleaned of debris and loose objects that could be made projectiles when struck by mowers. Grass cutting height will be per industry standards in accordance with the predominant grass species in the area to be cut, but is not to exceed 2 ½ inches at the height of the mowing season for St Augustine grass. No more than 1/3 of the grass blade is to be removed at one time. Fine cut areas that become "scalped" due to Contractor actions shall be reseeded and maintained at no additional cost to the State. Discharged grass clippings will not be allowed to form windrows or be left in clumps. Each moving cycle is to include mowing, trimming, edging and debris clean up. 2. Fence lines, asphalt, sidewalks, driveways and other such concrete pads shall be kept weed, grass and moss free by hand or use of herbicides. Trimming and edging around lawn perimeters, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, buildings, and bedded areas shall be done with each mowing with proper removal of associated debris. All fence lines, sidewalks, curbs, and other concrete edges will be edged and trimmed with a mechanical type edger in conjunction with each mowing. The edging groove is not to exceed 1 inch. Sweep or blow clean all Sidewalks, streets, driveways and/or concrete areas affected by work. All debris shall be removed from the site. These operations are to be done consecutively and will be completed before moving to subsequent areas. The State will not pay for mowing unless all operations have been satisfactorily completed as specified. All grass clippings are to be removed from the sidewalks, driveway and streets, and are not to be left in place overnight. Apply Round Up or Equal brand herbicide to gravel/shell parking areas and fence lines to control the growth if grass/weeds. Clean up will consist of removing wastepaper, limbs, branches, litter and debris.All such waste may be deposited in State owned dumpsters located on site. 3. Pick up and remove all leaves and debris in parking lots, streets and sidewalks starting in autumn (when leaves on surrounding trees start to fall) and spring (when oak trees lose their leaves). Perform this service no less than once a week until leaves cease falling. If fallen leaves present a cluttered appearance, more than once a week removal will be required.
