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  <br />City of Sunny Isles Beach | Invitation to Bid No. 17‐05‐01  53    <br />  <br />paper) prior to mowing. This litter and debris includes but is not limited to glass, rocks, dead <br />foliage, metal, branches, paper, plastic items, palm fronds or other debris subject to <br />becoming a projectile if engaged by a mower. The associated cost must be included in the <br />cost of mowing. <br /> <br />3.13.2 Use string trimmers for areas not accessible to mowing equipment. Trim around poles, <br />guardrails, fence posts, and other fixed objects. Trimming must be done in such a way as <br />to avoid damaging the trunk, bark, or roots of trees and shrubs, fence posts, poles, guardrails <br />and other fixed objects. Contractor shall be responsible for replacing or repairing damaged <br />vegetation and fixed objects including chipped paint due to string trimming. Do not use <br />string trimmers adjacent to trunks to avoid trunk damage. All cuttings must be removed after <br />trimming. <br /> <br />3.13.3 There must never be visible rows or clumps of turf clippings allowed to remain on turf areas <br />that have been cut. Grass clippings may be mulched to remove clumping or reduce visibility <br />or the clippings must be removed from the site. No turf clippings or trimming must be left <br />in any of the flower beds, mulched areas, or paved areas. Sidewalks and other paved areas <br />must be swept or vacuumed free of any resulting dirt and debris. <br /> <br />3.13.4 Grass/Turf must be free of bare ground, which is defined as any single area of five (5) square <br />feet without vegetation. Bare grass areas must be restored and re-sodded and soil conditions <br />improved at no cost to the City. All stones and rubbish that appear on the surfaces must be <br />removed. The areas must be sufficiently watered to promote growth. Areas damaged by <br />disease, vehicular traffic, removal of vegetation, erosion or construction, must be restored <br />and re-sodded as approved by the Project Manager(s) to match the existing turf. The <br />Contractor must perform soil testing and sampling at the Project Manager’s request, which <br />must be conducted by a college or university with a specialty in land management or a <br />commercial laboratory; such tests are the responsibility of the Contractor. <br /> <br />3.13.5 St. Augustine grass shall be mowed with a rotary mower for a minimum of (45) cuts per year <br />or 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 /> <br />3.13.6 Bahia grass shall be mowed with a rotary mower for a total of (36) cuts per year or more <br />frequently as needed to maintain a well-manicured appearance at all times. The cutting <br />height shall be a maximum of 3 ½” to 4” above soil. <br /> <br />3.13.7 The mowing of wet grass shall be avoided when possible. Mower blades must be kept sharp <br />so that the cut grass edge is clean and not ragged. Mowing patterns shall be changed <br />frequently to avoid ruts or wear. Wind-row mowing patterns are not permitted. <br /> <br />3.13.8 The Government Center and School shall be mowed on Saturdays only. <br />