Lawn Care L4455 L6632 Olney

2026-11-03

SCOPE OF WORK OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE : 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 . SUPPLIES AND / OR SERVICES REQUIRED : LAWN CARE – COMPLETE CYCLE 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 . Turf adjacent to walks , curbs , and beds shall be edged as needed through the season . All cut grass shall be blown and / or swept from the sidewalks , driveways , curbs , patios , etc . In the event there is damage by reason of the mowing , the Vendor will be required to repair and / or replace same at Vendor ’ s own expense with like kind and as directed by the CMS facility manager or his / her designee . All beds shall be kept in a neat and weed free manner through an integrated pest management program to include cultivation , hand weeding , and the use of herbicides . Turf adjacent to beds shall be edged as needed throughout the season to prevent encroachment of turf and present a neat appearance . Leaves shall be removed from beds in autumn . A cultivated and edged ring shall be maintained at the base of all trees where applicable SHRUB , EVERGREEN AND GROUND COVER BEDS – These services will be billed upon an hourly basis upon mutual agreement between Vendor and Facility Manager All shrubs and evergreens shall be pruned two times per season to remove dead or damaged branches and to develop the natural form of the plant . A pre - emergent weed control shall be applied to all beds once in the spring . TREES AND LAWN EVERGREENS ( UNDER 8 " TRUNK DIAMETER ) - These services will be billed upon an hourly basis upon mutual agreement between Vendor and Facility Manager All trees and evergreens shall be pruned to remove dead or damaged branches and develop the natural form of the plant . Facility Manager will advise as needed . GENERAL SPRING CLEAN - UP A general spring cleanup to remove debris accumulated over winter will be provided , only if requested by the State .

Illinois

2026-04-29