Mowing Services – 3 Year Contract

2026-11-03

The City ’ s mowing needs have been separated into three ( 3 ) categories Category 1 : Consists of various properties / locations where the highest quality of mowing is required . The primary piece of equipment shall be the walk behind - type , front deck , belly mount mower . Trim work shall be done with weed eaters . Mow / trim frequency varies . Category 2 : Consists of mowing each side of the paved surface of the Grants Trail Extension through the City of Crestwood . Each side of the trail is to be mowed eight ( 8 ) feet from the edge of the pavement . Additional mowing is required at the Pardee , Watson , Sappington , and Big Bend trailheads . Category 3 : Consists of the hourly rate the Contractor will charge for equipment and labor for “ extra work ” not listed as part of this Contract in Category 1 or 2 . The Contractor shall do such extra work as may be required only upon written Work Order issued by the Parks Crew Leader ( or designee ). In the absence of such Work Order , no claim for additional compensation shall be considered . Extra work shall be performed in accordance with these specifications . WORK ORDERS A . WorkOrderswillbeusedonly forCategory3typeworkandwillbeissuedby theParksCrewLeader ( orhis designee ). See attached sample form . B . For convenience and to save time , these Work Orders may be faxed or emailed to the Contractor ’ s office . C . The Work Order shall be considered fulfilled when all work specified has been completed and inspected by the Parks Crew Leader ( or designee ) and has been signed by both the Parks Crew Leader ( or designee ) and the Contractor . MOWING A . All mowing equipment shall be equipped with sharp blades so as not to tear , but cleanly cut the blades of grass . B . All Category 1 grass shall be cut utilizing the 1 / 3 rule to a height of approximately 3 ”. Grass shall not exceed 6 ” of height at any time and will generally be cut when it reaches 5 ”. C . All Category 2 grass shall be cut utilizing the 1 / 3 rule to a height of approximately 3 ”. Grass shall not exceed 7 ” of height at any time and will generally be cut when it reaches 6 ”. D . Properties shall be mowed on an “ as needed ” basis and the guidelines described above in sections B and C may be modified by the Superintendent of Maintenance . E . Bids shall be submitted based upon an estimated twenty - eight ( 28 ) cycles per year for Category 1 mowing and twenty - eight ( 28 ) cycles per year for Category 2 mowing . F . Care shall be taken to prevent the discharge of grass clippings onto any paved surface such as street , parking lot , sidewalk or driveway , and onto adjacent properties . Any material so discharged shall be removed immediately prior to proceeding with mowing of other areas . All trash and litter removed shall be disposed of by the Contractor to an off - site location . G . Upon completion , all mowed areas shall be free of clumped or rowed grass and tire tracks or ruts from the mowing equipment . Clippings shall be mulched ( preferred ) or removed but shall not lie on top of the turf . Turf shall be cut in a professional manner so as not to scalp turf or leave areas of uncut turf . Disposal of clippings shall be the responsibility of the Contractor . Mulching kits shall be installed for the final two ( 2 ) mowing cycles to facilitate leaf mulching . TRIMMING A . All structures , trees , utility poles , fire hydrants , signs , fences , etc . shall be trimmed closely to present an aesthetic appearance . B . Special care shall be given to trimming around small trees or other desirable planting so as not to inflict damage by girdling trees . C . All trimming must be performed concurrently with mowing operations . MULCHING Responsible for mulching the designated areas in the Aquatic Center to a depth of 3 ’ - 4 ”. This process must be completed by May 1st annually .

Missouri

2026-04-29