Specifications include, but are not limited to: SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED AT ALL LOCATIONS: 1. Pattern cut grass weekly – keep turf grass 3 to 4 inches high at all times. Remove all (debris) trash and leaves prior to cutting. All grass should be finish cut by mechanical means. No ruts should be created, nor should any damage to the City’s irrigation system be incurred. All grass must be bagged, removed by the contractor and disposed of properly. Do not blow grass and/or weed clippings into planting beds, mulched areas, roadways or bio-retention facilities. 2. Edge all walks and curbs once every week. Trim (or edge as appropriate) around all flower beds, fountains, monuments, bushes, etc. weekly. 3. Provide weed control in all flower beds, planter areas and walks weekly during the entire contract period. The contractor must notify the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation in advance as to what method (and products) will be used. NOTE: Weed control methods shall be the option of the contractor, whether by pre-emergent, pulling, or chemical application. It is the intent of this bid specification (and the responsibility of the contractor) to keep all flowering beds and mulched areas free of weeds during the entire length of the contract period. 4. Trim all bushes and shrubs monthly to encourage good growth habits and remove any dead or diseased growth. All bushes and shrubs shall also be trimmed away from sidewalks and roadways, as well as road intersections for visibility and so as not to interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic. 5. Curbing and sidewalks to be kept free of weeds, grass, dirt, sand, leaves or other material weekly throughout the contract period. All flower beds, planters, and any mulched areas shall be free of weeds at all times and have any debris (trash and leaves) removed every week.
