MOWING: The Contractor shall mow all specified areas to a height of 2.50” – 3.00” or as directed by the Contract Administrator using a reel or rotary type mower. Mowing heights are to be measured with mower on a flat, paved surface. A high quality of cut shall be provided using mowers with sharp cutting edges. Mowing will be accomplished in such a manner as not to damage property, trees, shrubs, signs, or other appurtenances. When mowing around vehicles and groomed flowerbeds the Contractor shall mow in a direction as to keep grass clippings off the vehicles and beds. Contractor is to remove all liter, accumulated leaves and debris from premises prior to mowing and dispose of in an approved facility. Litter and debris will hereby be defined as: paper, trash, cigarette butts, branches, candy wrappers, cups or anything unsightly or easily distributed by wind. Litter and debris pick up will consist of policing areas around the perimeter of all buildings and trailers on complex. SNOW REMOVAL: Due to the unpredictability of snow and ice events the contractor can be called in by the contract administrator at the last minute. VDOT will try to arrange the services the day or night before work is required.
