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The Contractor shall furnish sufficient organization, equipment and supplies, qualified personnel and management staff with the necessary skill and judgment to perform bi-weekly, twice a month services at the HANO Vacant Properties specified below. The Contractor shall perform bi-weekly cuts to each of the following HANO properties, and as further depicted in the appended maps found in Attachment A: THE ESTATES (FORMERLY DESIRE) 41 Acres FLORIDA 18 Acres PRESS PARK 14 Acres CHRISTOPHER PARK 10 Acres B.W. COOPER 16 Acres Landscaping services will include but are not limited to the following scope: 1. Mowing - All sodded turf areas shall be cut as outlined below: a. Grass will be cut to three inches (3") in height. b. Grass clippings from initial cut shall be collected and removed as debris. All other routine grass cut clippings shall be dispersed on lawn as to not cause clumping of dead grass unless otherwise approved in writing by HANO. In the event that grass clippings are removed by means other than the use of grass catchers (except when reel mowers are used), safety devices must be used on discharge mowers. Removal of grass clippings shall not be considered cleaning. c. All sidewalks, parking lots, slabs, etc. will be trimmed and cleared of grass clippings. Any excessive grass clippings will be raked, cleared, and disposed of properly away from the property. d. Contractor shall avoid damage to any property such as downspouts, splash guards, siding, windows, etc. Contractor shall be responsible for any damages or losses. 2. Edging - The Contractor shall be responsible for trimming all curbs, and walkways with weed eater w/monofilament trim, edge perimeter streets, both sides of sidewalks, and curbs. Care should be taken not to injure trunks of trees or plant materials or to damage property fixtures such as light bollards, signage, or personal property such as resident vehicles. 3. String Trim - After each mowing operation, the Contractor shall use a weed eater or similar tool to string trim grass and or weeds around buildings, trees, signs, ditches, etc. that cannot be mowed with a larger machine. 4. Miscellaneous Trimming Trim around all buildings and concrete slabs(as applicable) Blow off sidewalks and curbs and pick up grass Trim down grass growing through joiners in sidewalks Trim down grass growing beside curbs 5. Bi-weekly, twice a month Cutting Schedule A grass cutting maintenance schedule will be provided by the General Maintenance Superintendent The provided schedule must be strictly adhered to, weather permitting. If for any reason contractor is unable to perform the work in accordance with the provided schedule, HANO's General Maintenance Superintendent, shall be notified. 6. Reporting and Monitoring Any and all schedule proposed changes must be approved by HANO prior to implementation Each scheduled cut must be verified by contract monitor as completed before deemed complete per the contract Upon Contract award, General Maintenance Superintendent will at each site to discuss site layout and expectation. Question Submittal Deadline Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 2:00 Pm Ct Agency Contact Person Thelma Bowers, Contract Administrator Telephone: (504) 670-3448 E-mail: Tbowers@hano.org