Specifications include, but are not limited to: Unless otherwise noted, mowing at all locations, grass shall be maintained at a height of 2.75” during the growing season and mowed to a height of 2” at the last fall mowing just prior to dormancy. All playing fields shall be maintained at a height of 2” during the duration of the contract. All playing fields shall be mowed two times per week (Tuesdays & Fridays, prior to 830am). Clippings from the playing fields are to be bagged and hauled off site to the Sunapee Transfer Station. If overall health and growth of grass declines due to weather, such as drought conditions, the Director of Buildings and Grounds retains the authority to advise the contractor to temporarily suspend services at no cost for a specified period. The total expenses for the anticipated 26-week season (spanning from the week ending April 21 to October 20) will be determined as conditions dictate, but not limited to. TRIMMING AND EDGING - All curbs, sidewalks, ditches, buildings, poles, and transformers will be edged or trimmed at the time of the cutting. This should include expansion joints in the sidewalks and concrete curbing/gutter along the roads. Precautions shall be taken to maintain blades on edging equipment in a sharp condition to provide a clean, even cut and to prevent uneven edging. Trimming with string trimmers will be done in ditches, around trees, foundations, walls, and other structures to insure a neat appearance. The contractor shall replace all items that have been damaged during mowing and trimming operations. This is to include fencing, gates, or any other damage to Town of Sunapee property...
