Mowing: Weekly or as required throughout the growing season. Lawns shall be mowed at a height between 2" and 3". Contractor shall adjust lawn mowing height if requested by the Hutchinson Center Facilities Coordinator. Trash and debris, if present, shall be removed and disposed of prior to mowing. Contractor shall move any outdoor equipment, trash containers, picnic tables or any other item of value for mowing and shall return all items to original locations.
Grass Clippings: Mowers shall be of a type which causes clippings to be distributed evenly over the cut area. If the type of mower causes the cut grass to windrow, the windrowed grass shall be removed and hauled away. Contractor shall remove grass clippings from sidewalks, parking areas, planted areas, barked or mulched areas, and other areas that are not part of the grass being mowed. Hutchinson Center dumpsters and land shall not be used for disposal of grass clippings or other landscape wastes and debris.
Trimming: At every mowing, Contractor shall trim around trees, sign posts, near buildings, in curbs and gutters, around all dumpsters and dumpster area, and any other part of the lawn area where the lawn mowers may not be able to reach during mowing. Trimmed areas shall be at the same height as the mowed height of the lawn. Care shall be taken to avoid damaging trees, shrubs, buildings, and objects. The right is reserved to extend the Contract beyond the Contract Term if this is deemed to be in the best interest of the University. Licensing: The contractor shall secure in its name and at its expense all federal, state and local licenses and permits required for operation under this Contract. Contractor shall provide proof of such licensure or permit to the University prior to commencing work under this Contract.
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