Specifications include, but are not limited to: Mowing Contractor shall mow the grass every seven (7) days or maintain the park up to fifty-two (52) visits per year in adjusted occurrences as weather or events permit, to maintain an appropriate even height for the type of grass and season, and to ensure a well-manicured and healthy appearance of grounds keeping. The Contractor shall adjust the mowing schedule per the Park Manager due to weather and special events scheduling. Trimming of lawn areas not accessible by mowersshall be trimmed with line trimmers at each service visit, or as needed, unless other wised noted. During periods of excessive rain and tall grass growth, the mowing frequency shall be altered to maintain well-manicured appearance. Mowing equipment and patterns (alternate directions each cutting, where possible) shall be employed to permitrecycling of clippings where possible and present a neat appearance. Edging Contractor shall edge all sidewalks and curbs to include ramps, ground level plazas, steps, curbs, and other hardscape areas, with a line trimmer, after all mowing cuts. All sidewalks, curbs, plazas, steps, and other hardscaped areas shall be blown clean of all grass cuttings, dirt, and debris by the Contractor at each visit. Trimming Contractor shall trim grass around all street signs, lamp posts, fences, and any other obstructions to maintain a well-manicured appearance. Grass trimmed next to fixed objects shall be trimmed at the same height of turf cut. Trimming is to be done so that turf areas are not scalped.
