Landscape Maintenance Services

2026-11-03

Specifications include , but are not limited to : GENERAL MAINTENANCE ; Weekly visits to each area beginning the end of April through December 1 , subject to a spring clean - up in March or early April and a complete mulching of all beds by May 30 in the first year of the contract and then all subsequent years mulching of all beds by May 15 . Landscape beds shall be kept free of weeds for the duration of this contract . Any weeds found within the bed shall be removed . Poison ivy shall be sprayed and removed . All plants in the landscape beds shall be pruned in accordance with ANSIZ133 . 1 standard . Pruning shall be completed in the spring , fall , and late fall for winterization . Prune all other shrubs after dormancy to rejuvenate old canes and stems . Approximately one quarter ( 4 ) of the stems shall be trimmed to two to three inches ( 2 "- 3 ") above the ground . Remove the largest and oldest stems first . Remove dead plant material . Notify the Director of Public Works of the date , type of plant , and location of removal within five ( 5 ) working days of removal . Remove all trash from the landscape beds . Rake leaves from all landscaped areas weekly and remove leaves from the site through the last week in November . Estimate five ( 3 ) occurrences per year . Monitor plants for disease and pest activity . Report any problems to the to the Director of Public Works . Deadhead perennial flowers to promote more flowering . Pinch back perennial flowers to promote more dense flowering . Cut back perennials to promote new growth from the base of the plants . Deadhead roses to promote new blossoms . All mulch spread is not to exceed two to three inches ( 2 - 3 "). Dark Brown , double ground hardwood mulch will be applied once a year during the spring . Mulch shall be applied to all perennial , shrub and tree beds . Mulch shall be paid for by the City at an installed , cubic yard rate . All landscaped areas will be inspected and maintained weekly and be kept weed free throughout the season . MOWING ; All mowing will be maintained at a height of 2 ½ " or 3 " in hot and dry conditions . Grass shall be cut weekly or when it is 1 " higher than specified height . Grass next to light poles , trees , trails , etc ., shall be mechanically trimmed to the same height as specified above at the time of each mowing . All grass clippings and debris shall be removed from the sidewalks , trails , and streets at the time cutting takes place . Lawn mower blades shall be clean and kept sharp and well - adjusted to provide a clean cut . Cutting grass too closely ( scalping ) shall be avoided . Mowing patterns shall be changed regularly to avoid rutting . Use small mowers for difficult or tight areas where larger commercial mowing units cannot maneuver . Mowing shall be done optimally when the grass is dry , however , mowing wet turf is acceptable . Bagging is not required , and grass clippings may be left on the grass providing no readily visible clumps remain on the grass surface after mowing . If clippings are excessive or diseased , they shall be removed after mowing to enhance overall turf appearance and to prevent matting , clumping and thatch buildup . In the case of fungal disease outbreaks , clippings will be collected and disposed of off - site until the disease is controlled .

Illinois

2026-04-29