Lawn Care J0951 Des Plaines

2026-11-03

Lawn Care Services are required throughout the State of Illinois by agencies that do not employ staff to provide them . These facilities are visited daily by many persons conducting business with the State and the appearance and public perception of the agency is associated with the condition of the agency ’ s grounds . The need for these services is also required by the State ’ s need to maintain the facilities it owns or leases to guard investment in those operating facilities . Turf shall be cut to a height of two to three inches as conditions dictate , but not more than once every seven days without the Facility Manager ’ s approval . Mowing shall be done frequently enough so that no more than one - third of the grass blade is removed per cutting . Mowing equipment and patterns shall be employed to permit recycling of clippings where possible and present a neat appearance . Excess clippings shall be removed and blades on all equipment shall be sharp to prevent tearing of the grass blades . All turf shall be sprayed to control broad leaf weeds . A pre - emergent crabgrass control shall be applied to all turf once in the spring to prevent crabgrass germination . The grounds shall be mulched , raked , or vacuum cleaned of leaves and clippings once each month during the months of October and November . The Vendor shall provide for the disposal of leaves away from the building . At the request of the Building Manager any dead or unwanted plants and shrubs shall be removed .

Illinois

2026-04-29