a. Mow all accessible turf areas on a weekly basis during the growing season and every other week during the nongrowing season. The Contractor will establish a monthly work schedule for performing mowing and all other tasks described in the scope of work (i.e. Thursday of the specified week) and shall indicate the proposed date of accomplishment of all required services. SCDEW must accept the schedule prior to the performance of work. This schedule must be supplied to the SCDEW Property Manager within 5 business days after award. b. SCDEW may agree to adjust the mowing schedule during extended rainy or dry periods; however, Contractor shall continue to mow pursuant to the schedule until SCDEW agrees to any changes. c. Maintain all grassed areas at a uniform height between 2 and 2 ½”. d. Maintain all Jessamine plants at a uniform height between 6” and 8”. e. Trim all grass areas that are not accessible to mowing machinery at each maintenance visit to maintain the height consistent with the mowed turf. f. Apply Fungicide and Insecticide treatments quarterly to protect the vitality of all turf. g. Air-blow all walks, and paved areas to maintain a neat appearance. Parking spaces must be air blown after normal business hours (normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am until 5:00 pm) to avoid damage to vehicles. h. Remove all litter and debris from grassed areas, plant, and shrub beds during each maintenance visit. Debris and litter include the following natural vegetation, leaves, pine straw, and grass clippings in addition to man-made materials. The only exception is Biohazards/Hazardous Materials (see 3.10). i. If excess litter or debris is present on the property (for example, debris associated with severe weather events), the Contractor will bring it to the attention of the Property Manager. SCDEW anticipates situations that will require additional cleanup and may elect, under this agreement, to request Contractor to provide a quote to remove the additional litter or debris. SCDEW reserves the right to obtain additional quotes in these circumstances and engage another company to perform the additional cleanup work if it is in SCDEW’s best interest. j. Edge all walk and curb areas each mowing visit and edge all plant beds every other mowing visit. SCDEW reserves the right to request that the Contractor edge the above referenced areas each mowing visit at no additional charge to SCDEW if necessary, to maintain the appearance of the property
