Common use of Grass Cutting Clause in Contracts

Grass Cutting. (i) Prior to cutting any area, the Contractor will ensure that it is free of significantly large stones, paper, tins, bottles and other debris. (ii) The Contractor will also inspect each site for areas of ground sinkage / potholes and areas of potential hazard and will inform the Council immediately of any specific hazards. 1.2 The Contractor will at all times during the period of the Contract, ensure that all machines engaged in grass cutting operations are sharp and properly set, so as to produce a true and even cut. Any damage or areas of grass not cut to the approval of the Council from such lack of maintenance will be made good by the Contractor at his own expense and to the satisfaction of the Council. 1.3 The Contractor will at all times during the period of the Contract ensure that machines are properly guarded and maintained so as to present no danger to the operator, surrounding structures, vehicles or any person in the vicinity of operations. The Contractor will provide his staff with all safety equipment, (boots, reflective vests etc.), and will ensure that staff always use these when they are engaged in work for the Council. 1.4 During the period of the Contract, no growth regulators of any form will be applied to any area of turf without the Council sanctioning such an operation in writing, in advance. 1.5 All grass will be cut cleanly and evenly and without damaging the existing surface. 1.6 The Contractor will complete one area of grass cutting before moving onto the next, and immediately after cutting a scheduled area, the Contractor will ensure that all grass clippings and other arisings are cleared from all paved areas, playground equipment safety surfaces, memorial stones, paths and public footpaths, etc., by sweeping or using a blower. Leavings from the annual cut of wildflower areas to be removed from site and not left in situ. 1.7 Soft vegetative growth, such as clover will be deemed to be part of the Contract where it falls within large areas of grass. 1.8 Since it is not possible to predict accurately the precise number of grass cuts which may be required on any site in any one year, the Schedule of Works includes a given number of grass cuts, but the Contractor will be paid on a pro-rata basis for more or less than this number, dependent upon the prevailing weather conditions through the growing season, subject to prior agreement and approval of the Parish Council. 1.9 Mowing will take place on the full area of grass at the site, up to the paving, fencing, obstacles and any other boundaries. 1.10 Areas not cut to the satisfaction of the Council will be re-cut by the Contractor at the Contractor’s own expense. i) In very wet conditions, all operations involving grass cutting shall cease until conditions allow operations to recommence without damaging the surface levels and contours of the ground or grass cutting “divots” from the machine rollers or cutters. ii) Should the Contractor cause damage to the surface or levels of the ground, or create divots during grass cutting operations, the Contractor will at his own expense reinstate such damage forthwith to the satisfaction of the Council. 1.12 Mowing will be carried out as close as possible to fixed obstructions. Moveable obstructions can be removed to facilitate cutting, and replaced before the Contractor leaves the site. (i) Mowing around obstructions including seats, trees, fence lines, posts, memorial stones and ▇▇▇▇▇ and the like, and in the proximity of margins, will be undertaken using methods, tools and machines as appropriate. The cutting of such areas will be undertaken within 24 hours of the main site being mowed and will be deemed to be included in the Contractor's rate for each location. (ii) If used, strimmers must not damage any trees, shrubs etc. or any permanent or removable fittings. A 1-metre diameter circle of uncut grass must be left around all new trees. 1.14 All persons operating grass cutting machinery must be satisfactorily trained, and the Council reserves the right to ask the Contractor to provide adequate proof that its operators are well trained, conversant with Health and Safety legislation and competent in their operating methods. 1.15 Some of the sites have access to running water – but the Contractor will need to provide own in areas where no mains supply exists. 1.16 Any leavings, arisings, cuttings, clippings, or other organic materials removed from site by contractor as part of this contract are to be disposed of by contractor in accordance with extant waste disposal regulations and guidelines and subject to the requirements and terms of contractor’s waste carriers licence for such organic waste materials. 1.17 In places where there are spring bulbs flowering contractors are requested to allow 6 weeks for the leaves to die back prior to mowing.

Grass Cutting. (i) Prior to cutting any area, the Contractor will ensure that it is free of significantly large stones, paper, tins, bottles and other debris. (ii) The Contractor will also inspect each site for areas of ground sinkage / potholes and areas of potential hazard and will inform the Council immediately of any specific hazards. 1.2 The Contractor will at all times during the period of the Contract, ensure that all machines engaged in grass cutting operations are sharp and properly set, so as to produce a true and even cut. Any damage or areas of grass not cut to the approval of the Council from such lack of maintenance will be made good by the Contractor at his own expense and to the satisfaction of the Council. 1.3 The Contractor will at all times during the period of the Contract ensure that machines are properly guarded and maintained so as to present no danger to the operator, surrounding structures, vehicles or any person in the vicinity of operations. The Contractor will provide his staff with all safety equipment, (boots, reflective vests etc.), and will ensure that staff always use these when at all times they are engaged in work for the Council. 1.4 During the period of the Contract, no growth regulators of any form will be applied to any area of turf without the Council sanctioning such an operation in writing, in advance. 1.5 All grass will be cut cleanly and evenly and without damaging the existing surface. 1.6 The Contractor will complete one area of grass cutting before moving onto the next, and immediately after cutting a scheduled area, the Contractor will ensure that all grass clippings and other arisings are cleared from all paved areas, playground equipment safety surfaces, memorial stones, paths and public footpaths, etc., by sweeping or using a blower. Leavings from the annual cut of wildflower areas to be removed from site and not left in situ. 1.7 Soft vegetative growth, such as clover will be deemed to be part of the Contract where it falls within large areas of grass. 1.8 Since it is not possible to predict accurately the precise number of grass cuts which may be required on any site in any one year, the Schedule of Works includes a given number of grass cuts, but the Contractor will be paid on a pro-rata basis for more or less than this number, dependent upon the prevailing weather conditions through the growing season, subject to prior agreement and approval of the Parish Council. 1.9 Mowing will take place on the full area of grass at the site, up to the paving, fencing, obstacles and any other boundaries. 1.10 Areas not cut to the satisfaction of the Council will be re-cut by the Contractor at the Contractor’s own expense. i) In very wet conditions, all operations involving grass cutting shall cease until conditions allow operations to recommence without damaging the surface levels and contours of the ground or grass cutting “divots” from the machine rollers or cutters. ii) Should the Contractor cause damage to the surface or levels of the ground, or create divots during grass cutting operations, the Contractor will at his own expense reinstate such damage forthwith to the satisfaction of the Council. 1.12 Mowing will be carried out as close as possible to fixed obstructions. Moveable obstructions can be removed to facilitate cutting, and replaced before the Contractor leaves the site. (i) Mowing around obstructions including seats, trees, fence lines, posts, memorial stones and ▇▇▇▇▇ and the like, and in the proximity of margins, will be undertaken using methods, tools and machines as appropriate. The cutting of such areas will be undertaken within 24 hours of the main site being mowed and will be deemed to be included in the Contractor's rate for each location. (ii) If used, strimmers must not damage any trees, shrubs etc. or any permanent or removable fittings. A 1-metre diameter circle of uncut grass must be left around all new trees. 1.14 All persons operating grass cutting machinery must be satisfactorily trained, and the Council reserves the right to ask the Contractor to provide adequate proof that its operators are well trained, conversant with Health and Safety legislation and competent in their operating methods. 1.15 Some of the sites have access to running water – but the Contractor will need to provide own in areas where no mains supply exists. 1.16 Any leavings, arisings, cuttings, clippings, or other organic materials removed from site by contractor as part of this contract are to be disposed of by contractor in accordance with extant waste disposal regulations and guidelines and subject to the requirements and terms of contractor’s waste carriers licence for such organic waste materials. 1.17 In places where there are spring bulbs flowering contractors are requested to allow 6 weeks for the leaves to die back prior to mowing.

Grass Cutting. (i) Prior 9.1 Where specified, grass shall be cut and the clippings cleared. 9.2 In areas not specified as “cut and clear”, and where, in the opinion of the Council or its Clerk, the Contractor has permitted the grass to cutting any areabecome too long through its failure to complete the mowing at the frequency and to the standard specified, the Contractor will ensure that it is free of significantly large stones, paper, tins, bottles be required to rake up and other debrisremove the grass clippings at its own expense. (ii) The Contractor will also inspect each site for areas of ground sinkage / potholes and areas of potential hazard and will inform the Council immediately of any specific hazards. 1.2 The Contractor will at all times during the period of the Contract, ensure that all machines engaged in grass cutting operations are sharp and properly set, so as to produce a true and even cut. Any damage or areas of grass not cut to the approval of the Council from such lack of maintenance will be made good by the Contractor at his own expense and to the satisfaction of the Council. 1.3 The Contractor will at all times during the period of the Contract ensure that machines are properly guarded and maintained so as to present no danger to the operator, surrounding structures, vehicles or any person in the vicinity of operations. The Contractor will provide his staff with all safety equipment, (boots, reflective vests etc.), and will ensure that staff always use these when they are engaged in work for the Council. 1.4 During the period of the Contract, no growth regulators of any form will be applied to any area of turf without the Council sanctioning such an operation in writing, in advance. 1.5 9.3 All grass will shall be cut cleanly and evenly and cleanly without damaging damage to the existing surface. 1.6 The Contractor will complete one area of . All grass cutting before moving onto shall normally be mown in parallel straight lines so that the next, grass is left with a neat and immediately after cutting a scheduled area, the Contractor will tidy appearance. A high visual standard is required. Care shall be taken to ensure that all grass plants are not damaged in surrounding areas. Grass clippings and other arisings are cleared from all paved areas, playground equipment safety surfaces, memorial stones, paths and public footpaths, etc., by sweeping or using a blower. Leavings from the annual cut of wildflower areas to be removed from site and not left in situhard surfaces. 1.7 Soft vegetative growth9.4 The contractor shall allow for, where necessary, cutting grass by hand or by strimmer or other method including the application of herbicides around obstructions such as clover will be deemed to be part of the Contract buildings, seats, shrubs, trees etc, where it falls within large areas of grass. 1.8 Since it is not possible to predict accurately the precise number of grass cuts which may be required on any site in any one year, the Schedule of Works includes a given number of grass cuts, but the Contractor will be paid on a pro-rata basis for more or less than this number, dependent upon the prevailing weather conditions through the growing season, subject to prior agreement and approval of the Parish Counciluse machinery. 1.9 9.5 The Contractor shall complete the mowing of one location before moving on to the next. Mowing will take place over all areas of grass up to paving, fencing and other boundaries or obstacles. 9.6 Prior to mowing the Contractor shall remove and dispose of leaves and rubbish such as litter, stones, glass, debris and twigs. If any litter left on the full area of grass at the site, up to the paving, fencing, obstacles and any other boundaries. 1.10 Areas not cut to the satisfaction of the Council will be re-cut is shredded by the Contractor at the Contractor’s own expense. i) In very wet conditions, all operations involving grass cutting shall cease until conditions allow operations to recommence without damaging the surface levels and contours of the ground or grass cutting “divots” from the machine rollers or cutters. ii) Should the Contractor cause damage to the surface or levels of the ground, or create divots during grass cutting operations, mower the Contractor will at his own expense reinstate such damage forthwith return to the satisfaction of site immediately and remove the Councilshredded material. 1.12 Mowing will be carried out as close as possible 9.7 The Contractor shall ensure that no more than 10% broadleaf weeds are present and shall apply suitable selective herbicides to fixed obstructions. Moveable obstructions can be removed grassed areas to facilitate cutting, and replaced before the Contractor leaves the sitecontrol weeds. (i) Mowing around obstructions including seats, trees, fence lines, posts, memorial stones and ▇▇▇▇▇ and 9.8 The contractor shall carry out slit tine aeration on the like, and in the proximity of margins, will be undertaken using methods, tools and machines as appropriate. The cutting of such areas will be undertaken within 24 hours of the main site being mowed and will be deemed to be included in the Contractor's rate for each locationfootball pitch at least once per year. (ii) If used, strimmers must not damage any trees, shrubs etc. or any permanent or removable fittings. A 1-metre diameter circle of uncut grass must be left around all new trees. 1.14 9.9 All persons operating grass cutting machinery must be satisfactorily trained, and grassed areas have been categorised on the Council reserves the right to ask the Contractor to provide adequate proof that its operators are well trained, conversant with Health and Safety legislation and competent in their operating methods. 1.15 Some of the sites have access to running water – but the Contractor will need to provide own in areas where no mains supply exists. 1.16 Any leavings, arisings, cuttings, clippings, or other organic materials removed from site by contractor as part of this contract are to be disposed of by contractor in accordance with extant waste disposal regulations and guidelines and subject schedule according to the requirements and terms type of contractor’s waste carriers licence for such organic waste materials. 1.17 In places where there are spring bulbs flowering contractors are requested to allow 6 weeks for the leaves to die back prior to mowing.maintenance required. 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