Specifications include, but are not limited to: RTI Admin & Billeting Area Specific Mowing/Trimming RTI lawn areas shall be mowed and trimmed weekly and/or as needed throughout the growing season (May – October) to a uniform height a minimum of 4 inches not to exceed 6 inches. The awarded Bidder must use various mowing patterns to prevent ruts in the turf caused by mowers. Underdrain filter bed(s) grass as noted on Mowing Plan are to be left uncut to grow to a maximum height of 12 inches. The sides should be mowed to the 4 not to exceed 6-inch height of the other areas on the site. At the end of the mowing season, must be cut to 4 inches and allowed lay dormant until spring. All visible grass clippings and leaves after mowing shall be raked and bagged as needed and hauled away by the awarded Bidder; this will prevent thatch build up. All doorway entrances, walkways, parking lots and planting beds shall be vacuumed and/or blown free of debris and grass clippings accumulated as a result of mowing and/or trimming. All trash must be picked up throughout the grass and planting areas. The awarded Bidder will trim the inside and outside of the fence line perimeter, and keep the fence line clean of trash, vines, and weeds. Also, a 3-foot swath shall be maintained along the outside of the fence as needed. Mower blades shall be kept sharp at all times to prevent tearing of grass blades. Mulching or bagging type mowing equipment is mandatory on all mowers. Edging Edging shall be completed the same day and at the same frequency that the area is mowed. Use of hard surface edging equipment is required to outline and/or remove turf from along all sidewalks and curbs to maintain straight and sharp edges. Use String trimmers is required soft edging to outline and/or remove turf from all trees, planting beds, etc. to maintain the shape and configuration of all planting areas. RTI Track & Trail Area Specific Mowing/Trimming RTI track lawn areas shall be mowed and trimmed weekly and/or as needed throughout the growing season (May – October) to a uniform height a minimum of 4 inches not to exceed 6 inches. The awarded Bidder must use various mowing patterns to prevent ruts in the turf caused by mowers. The awarded Bidder will mow and/or trim the access trail to track (70,000 SF estimate) to a uniform height of 4 inches. The department will provide a rubber mat and/or plywood to lay across the rubberized track for the protection of any foot traffic and/or machinery when crossing to mow the track infield turf (100,000 SF estimate). The awarded Bidder will blow and/or vacuum any grass clippings off the track and pick up all debris within the track perimeter accumulated as a result of mowing and/or trimming. The awarded Bidder will also mow a 3-foot swath around the outside track perimeter (1,500 SF estimate) fence to a uniform height of 4 inches. Also, the awarded Bidder will trim the inside and outside of the track fence. All visible grass clippings and leaves after mowing shall be raked and bagged as needed and hauled away by the awarded Bidder to prevent thatch build up. Edging Edging shall be completed the same day and at the same frequency that the area is mowed. Use soft edging to outline and/or remove turf from the track edge to maintain the shape and configuration around the track. Additional Tasks For any additional tasks, the Program Administrator of the facility will notify the Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor for approval (Work Order) before any work is started. Additional tasks may include watering, fertilizing and keeping free of weeds within the flower beds and planting areas, spring clean-up, seeding, grading and rolling turf, and pest control. Filter beds will need maintaining and tilling of soil on a “will call basis” (usually the end of September).
