Landscape Maintenance for Facilities Services and Operations

2026-11-03

1 . Turf Maintenance 1 . 1 Mowing - a . All turf areas shall be litter - free prior to mowing . b . Litter collection and proper disposal shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall comply with all applicable ordinances . c . Extreme caution shall be exercised when operating equipment near roadways , parking lots , sidewalks , and parked vehicles . d . Turf shall be mowed once per week for thirty - two ( 32 ) weeks , with the start date determined by Facilities Services and Operations . e . Mower blades shall be always maintained sharp and straight and are subject to inspection . f . Mowing Height : Improved turf shall be maintained at 2 . 5 inches , unless otherwise directed . g . Excess clippings shall be removed from the site . Mulching clippings may be allowed only when evenly distributed and not visually objectionable . h . Grass clippings shall not be left on sidewalks , curbs , gutters , roadways , parking lots , or other hard surfaces . i . Turf shall be mowed to the curb or roadway edge where no sidewalk exists . 1 . 2 Line Trimming a . Line trimming shall be performed in conjunction with mowing . b . Trimming shall occur around utility poles , signage , buildings , fences , bollards , and site fixtures . c . Line trimmers shall not be used adjacent to trees or shrubs . d . Areas with mow strips shall be excluded from line trimming . 2 . Natural , Undeveloped , and Open Area Maintenance 2 . 1 Natural Areas a . Natural areas shall be mowed two ( 2 ) times per growing season , or as directed . b . Mowing height shall be 6 inches . c . Excess clippings shall be removed and properly disposed of . 2 . 2 Undeveloped Areas a . Vegetation , excluding existing trees and shrubs , shall be reduced to a maximum height of 6 inches . b . Includes areas adjacent to irrigation canals , ditches , fences , and property lines . c . New volunteer trees , sucker growth , and unwanted woody vegetation shall be cut down and removed once ( 1 ) per year . d . Irrigation ditches and canal - adjacent areas shall be cleaned out once ( 1 ) per year to remove vegetation , sediment , and debris as necessary to maintain proper water flow . e . Mowing shall be completed during May , June , and September , with additional mowing as required based on growing conditions . 2 . 3 Fire and Police Training Areas a . Open areas used for fire and police training shall receive weed and vegetation control to maintain safe , functional conditions . b . Control methods may include mechanical removal , mowing , or approved herbicide application . c . Vegetation shall be managed to reduce fire hazards and training obstructions . d . Tumble - dried weeds and accumulated vegetative debris along fence lines shall be removed once ( 1 ) per year to reduce fire risk , prevent wind - driven accumulation ( Police Shooting Range Only )

Idaho

2026-05-11