A. Spring Clean Up: Month of April 1. Removal of winter debris from lawns, beds, walks, driveways, loading dock area, plaza and platform, etc. and perimeter of property. 2. Prune winterkill from all flower beds 3. Power edge curbs and walks. 4. Mulch existing mulch beds with 2” or processed hemlock mulch. a.Removal of prior application or excessive mulch from beds, if needed b.Contractor shall install mulch within existing plant beds and around trees to a depth of 2” once per year in April/May. c. Mulch materials shall be approved by WRA personnel prior to placement. d. Contractor shall install mulch at a depth of two (2) inches e.Contractor shall trim all plant/vegetation before installing new mulch f.Contractor shall clean up branching bushes & hedges before installing mulch so there is a clear view at grade of the planting bed. g. Prior to performing any mulching Contractor shall weed each bed and remove all trash, debris, and litter. 5. Clean up and removal of sand and debris from walks and driveways and parking areas. B. Lawn and General Maintenance: Weekly – May through October 1. Mowing/ Trimming/Blower maintenance must be performed in a way to ensure that all users are protected; all machines, equipment and blowers must be idle when users are encountered see GENERAL CONDITIONS. 2. Mowing of all Grass Areas Once per week during the period of and as needed per the WRA’s discretion during the remaining months. 3. Prior to performing any mowing or trimming Contractor will need to remove any litter or debris that may be cut up and then spread throughout the area or thrown into adjacent areas or surfaces 4. Provide mowing to a height of 2.5” to 3.0 “in height and trimming to include edging at walkways. 5. For each mowing, the Contractor shall also include trimming, sweeping of all walkways, entrances, ramps, plaza, platform, driveways, parking areas, loading dock and the front lower plaza and monumental stairs. Including weeding and deadheading flowers as needed All hard surfaces must be blown clear of debris after each mowing/trimming; walks, plazas, platform and driveways each visit. 6. Police infrastructure for litter and other debris – remove as required. 7. Keeping all drains at driveways and plaza clear. 8. Weekly sweeping and blowing of all walkways and waiting areas @ front, lower bus waiting and entrances, upper-level Plaza, (including membrane roof area), and platform. 9. Provide mowing and trimming of adjacent driveways (sidewalk areas) and curb lines. 10. Thatching one time per season of all lawn areas. 11. Contractor shall ensure limbs/foliage are clear of walkways through trimming on an as needed basis. 12. Weeding of beds and maintaining front flower beds. 13. Clean up of entire interior enclosed fenced area at bus slip area and Harding St/Taxi, snow storage and loading dock lane, once per month. 14. When Compactor removed by other for emptying perform coordinated Clean up @ loading dock area 15. Prune and/or shear of trees once per season.
