2026 Kent ISD Groundskeeping

2026-11-03

The locations are as follows : 2101 52nd St SW , Wyoming , MI 49519 Pine Grove Learning Center ; 3600 Byron Center Ave SW , Wyoming , MI 49519 Empower U South ; 1655 12 Mile Road NW , Sparta , MI 49345 Empower U North ; Specifications include , but are not limited to : MOWING OF ALL GRASS During mowing season ( April 1 - Nov 15 ), all turf areas ( green areas on site maps ) to be maintained at a height between 3 ”- 4 . 5 ”. All field areas ( yellow areas on site Pine Grove site map ) will be allowed to be mown bi - weekly , particularly during July and August . Prior to mowing all litter / trash shall be picked up . In turf areas , mowing shall be scheduled to allow for not more than 1 / 3 of the grass blade to be removed during any one mowing operation ; approximately 5 to 10 days between mowing depending on climatic conditions . In field areas , mowing shall be scheduled to allow for not more than 1 / 2 of the grass blade to be removed during any one mowing operation and shall generally be mown biweekly . During periods of excessive rain our drought , the mowing frequency may be allowed to change as to avoid turf damage and maintain the specified height . Dense clippings that accumulate on the surface of the lawn shall be removed or spread out so they are not noticeable . Mowing / trimming / blowing can occur during the week and during the school day ; however , work will not be allowed near the building or bussing areas during bussing drop - off or pick - up times . It is understood that each premises may have many cars in the parking lots and buses during student pickup / drop off times and the contractor must manage this to ensure all grass , weed trimming and blowing occurs each mowing cycle . Mowing is permitted to occur on weekends if necessary . Mowing direction shall be alternated on a regular basis to avoid ruts and excessive wear ( wherever possible ). Grass clippings shall be removed from hard surfaces after each mowing , taking care NOT to blow them toward any building windows or doors ( regardless of whether they are shut ), building air intake vents , or vehicles . TRIMMING AND EDGING All areas inaccessible to mowers shall be maintained at the same height of adjacent lawn with string trimmer . Edges of pavements , curbs , fence lines and plant beds shall be kept neat and trimmed , and all areas where turf meets concrete shall be mechanically edged once per month . Special care is to be taken to prevent damage to the bases of trees , plant materials and other adjacent materials , and Contractor will be held liable for any damage they cause to such materials . SPRING CLEANUP One visit to clean up landscape debris from winter and previous fall season , prior to or at the start of mowing season . Leaves and other debris should be removed from beds and lawn . Any remaining dead perennial debris should be trimmed and removed from beds . FALL CLEANUP A late fall cleanup shall be provided consisting of thorough grounds and landscaping removal of leaves , landscaping debris and cutting back of perennials ( where applicable ). Leaves will be permitted to be mulched into turf where no harm will be done to turf .

MITN

2026-04-29