done in a manner that does not damage or scar the tree trunk/bark. Contractor is responsible for any mower or string trimmer damage to trees which may include tree removal and replacement.
Turf is maintained weekly to bi-weekly as necessary to an effective height of 3" - 4" for cool season grasses and 2" - 2.5" for warm season grasses. This is an estimate only as to how frequently mowing will be required by the University and is not to be considered a permanent schedule. Acceptable equipment includes smaller mowing units, such as walk-behind rotaries or out front rotary or zero turn mowers. All turf around signage, trees, structures, etc. will be maintained with the use of string trimmers. All sidewalks, roads, landscape beds, and any other designated areas will be free and clean from any debris or clippings upon completion of turf maintenance. Any damage to turf and landscape areas, buildings and structures, any other areas designated by the management are the responsibility of the maintenance company. Leaf litter and small twigs that can be effectively mulched with mowing equipment is acceptable. Large limbs or twigs are to be collected and piled within the same mowing area as designated Facilities Director.
For all areas, care is to be taken at all times when operating around fixtures, structures and/or any man-made items in addition to trees and other natural features to prevent damage to them.
Trimming to be done as necessary to create uniform transition between turf and curbs, walks, bed edges and tree wells.
Edging that cannot be addressed during regular visits, due to vehicle obstructions, should be discussed with the Facilities Director or their designee to achieve a solution.
Contractor is responsible for removing trash from the assigned mowing areas. Mowing of trash is not acceptable. Unintentional mowing of trash to be removed prior to completion.
Mowing of each area is to be done on the area schedule or as requested by Facilities Director or their representative. Seasonal drought or other factors may be caused for certain or all areas to be omitted from the mowing schedule temporarily or permanently. This will be communicated in advance by Facilities Director or their representative. All reasonable effort will be made by the Facilities Director or their representative to contact the Contractor 48-72 hours in advance of scheduled mowing to indicate additions or subtractions of areas to be mowed.
Typical time of Contractor services are between the hours of 8:00 am and 7:30 pm Monday through Friday. Any changes or variations to these times shall be approved by the Facilities Director or representative in advance.
Inclement Weather - the Contractor shall maintain the schedule of services regardless of inclement weather unless otherwise specified herein. The Contractor shall maintain records of any delays caused by inclement weather and shall submit such records to the Facilities Director as the basis for requested time extensions. Any time extension due to inclement weather is subject to approval by the Facilities Director. Exceptions can be