Turf Care. This work shall include all labor, materials, superintendence, machinery, insurance, equipment, supplies, incidentals and services to maintain in superior condition all areas in the developed sections of the municipal cemeteries. The activities are to include but are not limited to mowing, edging, fertilizing, irrigating, and controlling insects, and planting grass and vegetation as required. At a minimum, maintenance standards which call for mowing and trimming to keep grounds in an aesthetically pleasant and safe condition shall be met. Such mowing and trimming shall be accomplished on an average 7-14 day cycle adjusted for seasonal demands. Line trim every cycle. Aerification done twice per year in areas where possible. Reseeding or sodding over non-shaded bare spots in late spring; recommend hulled Bermuda 3 lbs per 1,000 sq ft. and 6 lbs winter rye per 1,000 sq ft in fall.
Turf Care. A. MANICURED MOWING: All turf areas contained within the specific management area shall be accomplished so as to provide a uniform cutting height of 2" above soil level of turf, being careful not to remove more than one-third (1/3) of the turf blade at any given mowing frequency. All turf clippings shall be removed via mowing bagging attachments.
B. MANICURED EDGING: Curbs, sidewalks, and Xxxxxxx’x within specified areas shall be edged with steel blade equipment. All edging debris shall be removed by choice of blower, vacuum and/or broom, etc.
C. MANICURED SOIL BED EDGING: Soil bed shall be edged to maintain a vertical line of separation from surrounding turf. Only mechanical steel blade edgers are to be used.
D. MANICURED SOIL TREE RING EDGING: Soil around tree ring shall be edged to maintain a vertical line of separation from surrounding turf. Only mechanical steel blade edgers are to be used.
E. TURF TRIMMING: Monofilament trimmers are permitted around light poles, fire hydrants, irrigation vacuum breakers, foundations, steel fences, etc.
F. TURF AERATION: Turf Aeration, if requested, will be coring, 3" to 4" in depth and 6" on center with cores left on turf for decomposition. This is an extra to the contract.
Turf Care. A. All turf areas shall be mowed, edged, and trimmed per the Frequency of Services Table, as set forth in Exhibit E, Schedule II. Should weather and/or site conditions preclude the normally scheduled frequency of this service during any month, or portion thereof, the maintenance schedule shall be modified at the discretion and approval of the Director.
B. At the discretion of the Director, turf areas may be mowed with mulching-type mowers of a type acceptable to the City.
C. All mowing and edging equipment shall: be in proper working order; have blades properly sharpened, balanced, and aligned; be thoroughly cleaned of all excess clippings, soil, and debris prior to move-in at each site.
D. All clippings, soil, and debris generated by mowing and edging operations shall be immediately collected, removed from the site, and disposed of in a legal manner. For the purposes of this Specification the term "site" shall include, but is not limited to, appurtenant hardscaping, sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
E. Machines operating on turf known to have a disease, fungus, or insect infestation shall be sterilized with a ten percent (5%) chlorine bleach, and water solution prior to move-in to any other site.
F. Mowing height for cool season grasses shall not exceed three inches (3”) maximum, or two inches (2”) minimum, and shall be adjusted within these parameters on a seasonal basis.
G. Mowing height for warm season grasses shall not exceed one and one-half inches (1½”) maximum, or three-quarters of an inch (¾”) minimum, and shall be adjusted within these parameters on a seasonal basis.
H. All turf borders shall be cut with a vertical blade edger. Use of string trimmers to perform this task is not acceptable.
I. Trimming around turf appurtenances (i.e., valve and meter boxes, backflow devices and controller enclosures, sprinklers) may be accomplished with use of string trimmers.
J. Whenever trees occur in turf areas, a six-inch (6”) ring of grass shall be removed from around the trunks to protect the crowns from mechanical damage. These rings shall be maintained in a clean, weed free condition.
K. Thin areas in turf shall be resodded or reseeded as necessary to prevent invasion of weeds.
Turf Care. Turf shall be mowed on a scheduled basis to maintain a neat appearance and to promote healthy growth. Turf shall be cut at a uniform height and be cut with sharp blades at all times. Care will be exercised during mowing operations to prevent damage to trees and other obstacles in the turf area. All turf edges adjacent to any hardscape areas shall be trimmed as needed to maintain a neat appearance. Care shall be exercised to the use of edger’s and weed eaters to prevent damage to trees, building surfaces, walls, headboard, light fixtures, signage, etc. Urban Habitat will mow all turf areas with mulching mowers, eliminating landfill “green waste”. All turf cuttings will be re-used to reduce fertilization costs. Fertilization is included in this proposal, and will be applied three times annually. Fertilization of turf shall consist of a commercial organic type, either in liquid or granular form. Additional soil amendments may be applied per the results of the soils test and recommendations for treatment shall be made on a case-by-case basis. All treatments shall be approved by an “Additional Work Authorization” contract.
Turf Care. Grass height maintained according to species and variety of grass. Mowed at least forty-four times per year, hereinafter defined as a “Visit.” Turf areas shall maintain dense, green turf coverage. Aeration as required, not less than four times per year. Reseeding or sodding as needed. Weed control and turf density should be practiced so that no more than one percent (1%) of the surface has weeds present. Weed control shall be performed as needed during each Visit.
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