a) The Contractor shall mow all lawn areas as requested by HHS. All cuttings are to be collected by an attached grass catcher or raked by Contractor personnel for removal. The lawn area is excluded from weed removal as described in Section 7(a)(below). b) The Contractor shall remove weeds without use of chemical treatment in all areas, including but not limited to designated landscaped areas, concrete or asphalt areas, and sidewalks. Lawn area is excluded from weed removal services. Should chemical treatment be the most effective treatment, the Contractor shall provide, for Agency review and approval, a detailed quote with justification of chemical treatment prior to treatment beginning, including at minimum: 1. Problem area and diagnosis 2. Recommended treatment and duration of treatment 3. All applicable chemical information per the Manufacturer Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) 4. Agency responsibilities for effective application including watering requirements, activity allowances, or any other applicable requirements to assure safe and effective results.
