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s(*., <br /> Ci,of <br /> Elk <br /> River <br /> 13065(rani)I'ark%a) <br /> I Ik River,MN 55330 <br /> Request For Quote: City of Elk River Mowing Services—2017 thru 2019 <br /> The City of Elk River is seeking quotes for lawn care services at various locations throughout the <br /> city. The city is seeking services for 2017 thru 2019 to include the following services: <br /> A. Spring Clean-up—To be completed no later than May 15 of each year <br /> a. Removal of leaves and debris from rock,mulch and shrub beds by hand,rake or <br /> blowing; <br /> b. Removal of leaves and debris from around buildings and obstacles by hand,rake or <br /> blowing; <br /> c. Power sweeping or vacuuming of turf areas to remove leaves and debris; <br /> d. Removal of leaves from storm sewer grates and curb lines; <br /> e. Removal of tree wrap; <br /> 1. Blowing or sweeping of sand and leaves from walkways and steps; <br /> g. Sweeping sand off of turf areas near drive surfaces; <br /> h. Removal of all collected debris from property for proper disposal;and; <br /> i. First Mowing. <br /> B. Summer Lawn Services—To be completed May 1 thru October 31 of each year <br /> a. Lawn Mowing—Lawns shall be mowed as necessary to maintain a well-kept appearance. <br /> Contractor to mow once every seven(7) days with a mow height of 2.5 to 3 inches. The <br /> final fall mowing shall be to a mow height of 2 to 2.25 inches. <br /> i. Grass Clippings—The contractor shall remove excessive grass clippings <br /> wherever necessary to ensure a neat appearance after mowing. All clippings are <br /> to be removed from the site and disposed of at a proper location. <br /> ii. Nylon Cord Trimming—The contractor shall trim grasses around foundations, <br /> rocks,trees,displays,sign posts,lamp poles,and other objects every time the <br /> lawn is mowed. Care shall be taken around trees to prevent mower damage to <br /> stems. <br /> iii. Blowing of Grass Clippings—Sidewalks, trails,patios and drive surfaces shall be <br /> blown clean of grass clippings at the time of mowing. <br /> b. Fertilizer Applications—A slow-release granular fertilizer shall be applied three(3) times <br /> a season. The fertilizer shall contain nitrogen,potassium,iron,sulfur and micronutrients <br /> and should consist of an 18-0-8 fertilizer mixture with 1 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 <br /> square feet for each treatment. The first treatment shall be <br /> 0 11 1 11 1 / 1 1 <br /> Phone:763.635.1000 NATURE <br /> www.ElkRiverMMN.gov <br /> 171 <br />