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<br /> <br /> <br />City of Sunny Isles Beach | ITB 20-08-01 City Landscaping Services 59 <br /> <br /> <br />3.13.4 Grass/Turf must be free of bare ground, which is defined as any single area of five <br />(5) square feet without vegetation. Bare grass areas must be restored and re-sodded and <br />soil conditions improved at no cost to the City. All stones and rubbish that appear on the <br />surfaces must be removed. The areas must be sufficiently watered to promote growth. <br />Areas damaged by disease, vehicular traffic, removal of vegetation, erosion or <br />construction, must be restored and re-sodded as approved by the City’s Project <br />Manager(s) to match the existing turf. The Contractor must perform soil testing and <br />sampling at the City’s Project Manager’s request, which must be conducted by a college or <br />university with a specialty in land management or a commercial laboratory; such tests are <br />the responsibility of the Contractor. <br />3.13.5 St. Augustine grass shall be mowed with a rotary mower for a minimum of (45) cuts <br />per year or more frequently as needed to maintain a well-manicured appearance at all <br />times. The cutting height shall be a maximum of 3 ½” to 4” above soil. <br />3.13.6 Bahia grass shall be mowed with a rotary mower for a total of (36) cuts per year or <br />more frequently as needed to maintain a well-manicured appearance at all times. The <br />cutting height shall be a maximum of 3 ½” to 4” above soil. <br />3.13.7 The mowing of wet grass shall be avoided when possible. Mower blades must be <br />kept sharp so that the cut grass edge is clean and not ragged. Mowing patterns shall be <br />changed frequently to avoid ruts or wear. Wind-row mowing patterns are not permitted. <br />3.13.8 The Government Center and School shall be mowed on Saturdays only. <br />3.13.9 Shallow tine slice aeration shall be performed at least twice per year to provide <br />proper air and water exchange for maximum growth potential and health of St. Augustine <br />turf in parks only. Aeration shall result in a hole depth of 5 inches with average spacing <br />of 16 holes per square foot. In areas with noticeable compaction and wear, additional <br />aeration will be required at no additional cost. Coordinate dates for this work with the <br />City. Contractor is to check the depth of any wires, irrigation or utilities prior to application. <br /> <br />3.14 SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR BERMUDA TURF (NOT APPLICABLE AT THIS TIME) <br /> <br />Bermuda turf shall be vibrant, healthy, green, thatch free and nutrient rich at all times. Apply high <br />quality commercial fertilizer and soil amendments to maintain best horticultural practices and <br />standards for major and minor nutrients, and optimum soil pH levels year-round to ensure healthy <br />and vibrant Bermuda turf as defined by the City, at its sole discretion. Contractor shall complete a <br />minimum of (4) soil analyses per year to verify the major and minor element requirements as well <br />as pH levels, and adjust fertilizer application and soil amendments as needed to maintain year-round