The City’s mowing needs have been separated into three (3) categories Category 1: Consists of various properties/locations where the highest quality of mowing is required. The primary piece of equipment shall be the walk behind-type, front deck, belly mount mower. Trim work shall be done with weed eaters. Mow/trim frequency varies. Category 2: Consists of mowing each side of the paved surface of the Grants Trail Extension through the City of Crestwood. Each side of the trail is to be mowed eight (8) feet from the edge of the pavement. Additional mowing is required at the Pardee, Watson, Sappington, and Big Bend trailheads. Category 3: Consists of the hourly rate the Contractor will charge for equipment and labor for “extra work” not listed as part of this Contract in Category 1 or 2. The Contractor shall do such extra work as may be required only upon written Work Order issued by the Parks Crew Leader (or designee). In the absence of such Work Order, no claim for additional compensation shall be considered. Extra work shall be performed in accordance with these specifications. WORK ORDERS A. WorkOrderswillbeusedonly forCategory3typeworkandwillbeissuedby theParksCrewLeader(orhis designee).See attached sample form. B. For convenience and to save time, these Work Orders may be faxed or emailed to the Contractor’s office. C. The Work Order shall be considered fulfilled when all work specified has been completed and inspected by the Parks Crew Leader (or designee) and has been signed by both the Parks Crew Leader (or designee) and the Contractor. MOWING A. All mowing equipment shall be equipped with sharp blades so as not to tear, but cleanly cut the blades of grass. B. All Category 1 grass shall be cut utilizing the 1/3 rule to a height of approximately 3”. Grass shall not exceed 6” of height at any time and will generally be cut when it reaches 5”. C. All Category 2 grass shall be cut utilizing the 1/3 rule to a height of approximately 3”. Grass shall not exceed 7” of height at any time and will generally be cut when it reaches 6”. D. Properties shall be mowed on an “as needed” basis and the guidelines described above in sections B and C may be modified by the Superintendent of Maintenance. E. Bids shall be submitted based upon an estimated twenty-eight (28) cycles per year for Category 1 mowing and twenty-eight (28) cycles per year for Category 2 mowing. F. Care shall be taken to prevent the discharge of grass clippings onto any paved surface such as street, parking lot, sidewalk or driveway, and onto adjacent properties. Any material so discharged shall be removed immediately prior to proceeding with mowing of other areas. All trash and litter removed shall be disposed of by the Contractor to an off-site location. G. Upon completion, all mowed areas shall be free of clumped or rowed grass and tire tracks or ruts from the mowing equipment. Clippings shall be mulched (preferred) or removed but shall not lie on top of the turf. Turf shall be cut in a professional manner so as not to scalp turf or leave areas of uncut turf. Disposal of clippings shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Mulching kits shall be installed for the final two (2) mowing cycles to facilitate leaf mulching. TRIMMING A. All structures, trees, utility poles, fire hydrants, signs, fences, etc. shall be trimmed closely to present an aesthetic appearance. B. Special care shall be given to trimming around small trees or other desirable planting so as not to inflict damage by girdling trees. C. All trimming must be performed concurrently with mowing operations. MULCHING Responsible for mulching the designated areas in the Aquatic Center to a depth of 3’ - 4”. This process must be completed by May 1st annually.
