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9 Remove all unwanted natural or environmental materials, Including, but not
<br />limited to bio-waste, hypodermic needles, dirt, slit, feces, soot, weeds,
<br />10. Clean, cut, clear, and remove weeds and remove of light to medium
<br />amounts of trash by using hand-held equipment like weed eaters, rakes,
<br />brooms, and leaf blowers. Leave no piles, or residue with rake marks,
<br />Sidewalk surface shall be clean of leaves, litter, and dirt.
<br />11. Crew must be self -directed and report directly to the main office of Contractor.
<br />12 Crew must be "on -call" and carry a dedicated cell phone and be available
<br />during normal business hours on all workdays.
<br />13 The Contractor shall collect all clippings, trimmings, cuttings, rubbish and
<br />debris, and posted signs at all work sites and dispose of same in a lawful
<br />manner per contract requirements at the Contractor's expense.
<br />14. All trash and debris shall be removed from all worksitas a minimum of one (1)
<br />time per week.
<br />15. The Contractor shall rake, hand remove, or vacuum leaves that are not absorbed by
<br />planting. This shall be done as often as required to maintain a neat appearance, or
<br />prevent plants from being smothered by seasonal leaf drop at least weekly or as
<br />directed by Projects Manager or designee.
<br />16. After heavy windstorms, the entire contract area shall be cleaned of litter, fallen
<br />branches, etc. Contractor shall respond to calls from Projects Manager or designee
<br />immediately. Contractor shall patrol all areas durin heavy windstorms for trees
<br />down, fallen branches, hanging branches, debris, and other potential hazards.
<br />17. The Contractor shalt keep sidewalks and all paved areas in the medians and
<br />under overpasses swept and cleaned of any debris, weeds, dirt or soil. Tree
<br />wells shall be maintained weed free.
<br />la Additional duties that may be required of the Median Crew may Include the
<br />following: clear catch basins during winter rain and storms, fill sandbags, remove
<br />extra trash and debris generated by special events, remove litter and vegetation at
<br />City -owned parcels, remove homeless camp debris, and assist street sweepers In
<br />debris removal during weather events, ex. wind or rain.
<br />19. All turf shall be mowed weekly with mulching mowers. Subject to the approval of the
<br />Projects Manager or designee, the contractor may reduce the mowing frequency to
<br />biweekly during periods of rain or prolonged cold. All grass clippings shall be left in
<br />place with the exception of large accumulations, which shall be collected and
<br />removed after each mowing.
<br />20. All turf shall be cut to a height appropriate for the type of grass being mowed. Mowers
<br />shall be maintained In optimum condition with sharp blades to provide a smooth,
<br />even cut without tearing of the leaf blades.
<br />21. All turf and hardscape areas shall be free of turf clippings, plant debris and trash at
<br />the end of the scheduled mow day.
<br />22. All turf shall be edged with blade trimmer adjacent to all improved surfaces and,
<br />where no improved surface exists, turf edges shall be maintained as if the turf area
<br />abuts a shrub bed or property line. Edging and detailing shall be performed weekly.
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