2.1 The Contractor shall complete all work within five (5) working days from the date of notification from the date of City notice. 2.2 All mowing equipment must be provided by the contractor and be of sufficient size and power to cut all vegetation in excess of twelve (12) inches in height to a uniform height of no more than three (3) inches. 2.3 All sidewalk and paved surfaces in residential and commercial neighborhoods must be cleared of grass clippings. 2.4 The Contractor shall correct any deficiencies in work within 48 hours of written or verbal notification by the City. Should the Contractor fail to correct the default to the satisfaction of the City within this period, the City reserves the right to withhold payment and/or to terminate, in whole or in part, this contract. No additional payment will be due for re-working a site. 2.5 The Contractor shall preserve from damage all property associated with, or is in the vicinity of, or is in any way affected by the work. This applies to public and private property and/or utilities. 2.6 Failure on the part of the Contractor to complete the work as assigned shall be sufficient reason for the City to have the work in question completed by others, or a secondary bidder. NOTE: If work is completed by others, any additional cost caused by a higher price may be deducted from the original Contractor’s next payment, if any. 2.7 The City reserves the right to inspect, either announced or unannounced, the work performed by the Contractor. Upon determination of any violation of the specifications and/or this contract, the inspector shall record all pertinent information for City review. 2.8 Mowing and trimming heights shall be no more than three (3) inches in height. (Reference 2.2 Mowing Equipment) 2.9 The Contractor shall properly dispose of all trash and litter. Any debris scattered by the mowing process shall be cleaned up by the Contractor prior to leaving site. (Paper, Styrofoam, etc.) All structures, trees, poles, signs, fences and shrub beds must be given special care to not inflict damage. Fees may be assessed for any damage to these structures or plant material.
