Grounds Maintenance Services – Oakland TSC

2026-11-03

The Contractor will provide grounds maintenance services at the Oakland Transportation Service Center ( TSC ) office facility located at 800 Vanguard Drive in Pontiac ( see Schedule C – Map of Service Location for aerial view of the service area ). Grounds maintenance services will include , but may not be limited to , mowing and trimming , blowing hard surfaces , edging , and maintaining plant beds ( including spring and fall clean ups ), and removing and replacing mulch ( the “ Contract Activities ”). The Contractor will provide sufficient maintenance and care services to keep the office grounds in a consistent , clean , and pleasing landscape . Services will be provided on the prescribed schedule or as - requested by the MDOT Program Manager or designee . REQUIREMENTS General Requirements Contract Activities will include : Mowing and trimming cycle : The regular mowing season is defined as starting May 1 and ending in mid - October . Any mowing cycles before May 1 or after October 31 will require prior written approval from the Program Manager . A mowing cycle shall be completed approximately once per week . Mowing cycle includes edging which shall be completed once every two ( 2 ) weeks . The number of cycles may be increased or decreased due to weather conditions or as directed by the Program Manager . Any additional mowing beyond once per week must be approved by the Program Manager , or designee , prior to mowing . Any additional mowing will not be paid for unless approved , and if approved , will be paid at the contract price . Mowing Cycle must not be performed when grass is wet . MDOT reserves the right to reschedule a mowing cycle due to weather at no additional cost . Mowing Cycle must not be performed during drought conditions . All elements of the mowing cycle shall be COMPLETED THE SAME DAY they are started . No partial mowing / trimming / edging will be allowed unless the weather forces delays . If rain or wet turf conditions exist , the Contractor shall finish the cycle as soon as favorable conditions exist .

MITN

2026-05-14