Specifications include, but are not limited to: a) MOW and TRIM: Mow and trim all turf (grassed) areas at least once per week during growing season (except inclement weather periods). Mowing shall be conducted more often if needed during growing season. A neat, well-groomed appearance must be maintained during the remainder of the year. For areas requiring the extermination of weeds, the contractor must have a working knowledge of weed control. Grass shall be mowed preferably on Friday (the only exception would be weather related) or on a day agreed to by the Contractor and the OfficeofOperations’ personnel. b) CUT HEIGHT and CLIPPINGS: All lawn grasses shall be cut to a height no less than 2 ½ inches and not allowed to exceed 4 inches in height (exception: extended periods of inclement weather). Clippings will be left on the lawn as long as no readily visible clumps remain on the grass surface 24 hours after mowing. Otherwise, clippings will be collected and removed by the Contractor.