HomeMy WebLinkAbout5679-12GENERAL CONDITIONS IRRIGATION SPECIFICATIONS B. JOINING PIPE: V. DRAWINGS (AS-BUILTS): Ill. MATERIALS:
I. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Shall consist of specifications and its L SCOPE OF WORK:V. FINISH GRADING
1. The Contractor is responsible to bfamiliar Procure from Landscape Architect transparency (ozalid) A. SOIL AMENDMENTS:
general conditions and the drawings: The intent of these with the methods of assembling, joining, and of popping layout And accurately locate valves,
documents is to include all labor,He will adhere in strict accordance with the with number of stations, and wiring from controllers shavings, bark or sawdust that meets the B. UNIFORM GRADE: AA. TILLING: Till all planting areas as herein specified.
. materials, and services The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, installing the various type of pipe to be used.. existing trees for future use, remote control valves 1. Organic Amendment - shall be nitrogen -stabilized
necessary for the proper execution of the work. The machinery and processes necessary to install a After tilling, all areas shall be
documents are to be considered as one, and whatever is complete irrigation system as shown on the plans manufacturer's recommended procedures. to remote control valves. Dimension from two
called for by any part shall be as binding as if called for and or specified herein. When completed the P following requirements: brought to uniform grade by floating or hand raking.
b all arts, / P P permanent features such as buildings and walks. After
Y P irrigation system shall be 100% coverage system in 2. No PVC pipe shall be threaded and all transition final inspection and before final payment, Particle size: C. GFeWfioWELATIONSHIPS: Finish grade of planting areas
total functioning manner. from PVC to metal piping shall be by PVC male, transparency shall be delivered to Landscape Minimum 95% passing 4 mesh screen (1/42 2. VERIFICATION: The contractor shall verify measurements on P 9 (/ J after application of soil amendments shall be 1" below
thread adapter fitting. Architect. One set of prints shall be supplied to Minimum 80% passing 8 mesh screen (1/8) fop of concrete walks and curb grades and 6" below
the drawings before beginning work. In case of error or 11. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Owner bthe Contractor.
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discrepancy In the drawings or specifications or in work of Salinity. finish floor of building or as noted by spot
others affecting his work, he shall notify the owner's A. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSION: All scaled dimensions are C. BACKFLOW PREVENTER: The backflow prevention device W. CLEANUP:
representative immediately. The contractor shall be held approximate. Before proceeding with any work, the specified herein shall be verified with Local Plumbing Shall be no higher than 3.5 millions per
centimeter at 25 C as measured by saturation D. .S}®t�mFROM BUILDINGS: Soil areas adjacent to
responsible for any damage or loss due to his failure to Contractor shall carefully check and verify all and Health Codes. In the event of any conflict on the A. SCOPE AND FREQUENCY: After all installation
observe these instructions. At no cost to the Owner or dimensions, spacing of sprinkler heads, location of device or installation methods the Landsca a Architect extract conductivity. shall slope away from the buildings at 2%
the Landscape Architect. valves and vacuum breakers, and Proposed P.O.C. shall shall be notified PRIOR TO BID OPENING. P operations have been completed, remove all trash,
P P excess soil and rubbish from the property. All scars, Nitrogen content:
be as indicated on the drawings. Any deviation from ruts or other marks in the area caused by this work 0.7% for sawdust or shavings
3. LICENSE All work shall be performed by a C-27-Callfornia the Ions must have the approval of the Owner's D. TESTS p g 1.0% for bark
Licensed Landscape Contractor. P PP shall rd repaired and the round left in a neat
P Representative or the Landscape Architect. and orderly condition throughout the site. The
i. All main lines and lateral lines which have Contractor shall pick up all trash resulting from this
4. INSURANCE: The Contractor shall carry all Workman's B. VERIFICATION OF FINISH GRADE: The Contractor shall glued joints under paving in the system shall be work no less than each Friday before leaving the site,
Compensation, Public Liability and Property Damage insurance inspect the site and check all finish grades within copped and pressured tested at 150 psi. 2: Commercial Fertilizer -shalt be commercial
once a week and/or the last working day each week. gnome, granular, pre -plant" fertilizer. One
as required by all applicable codes, regulations and the the work area in order to insure the proper soil All trash shall be removed completely from the site. half of the container nitrogen shall be readily
owner. coverage (as specified) of sprinkler system pipes. 2. Pressure shall be sustained in the lines for not 9 y
less than four hours. If leaks develop the VII. COMPLETION: available for initial feeding. The remaining
5. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS LIABILITY.. The owner and contractors, C. WATER SUPPLY.: The Contractor shall verify and be joints shall be replaced and the test repeated half of the nitrogen and all of the contained
potash shall be derived from non -leaching,
recognizing the inherent risks connected with construction, familiar with the source of water supply to the until the entire system is watertight. A, INSPECTION: Inspection of complete Irrigation system coated, controlled release fertilizer for
agree to limit any and all liability, claim for damages, sprinkler as indicated on the drawings. will be made at pre -maintenance and final inspection sustained feeding of four to six months, in a
cost of defense, or expenses to be levied against the 3. Tests shall be observed and approved by Owners for planting, per arrangement with Landscape
Landscape Architect on account of any design defect, error, D. PERMITS AND FEES The Contractor shall apply and pay representative prior to backfill. Architect. slow soluble, non -burning form.
omission, or professional negligence to a sum not to exceed for all necessary permits and fees required in the
$50,000, or the amount of the Landscape Architect's fee, pursuit of his work as required by the governing 4. When the sprinkler system is completed, (and B. GUARANTEES: The entire sprinkler system shall be Fertilizer shall be delivered to the site in the
whichever is lesser. codes. before planting is begun) the Contractor, in the guaranteed by the contractor as to material and original unopened container, bearing the
manufacturer
presence of the Owner's representative, shall workmanship, including settlingof back filled areas s guaranteed analysis. Any
6. CONSTRUCTION SAFETY. The design, adequacy and safety of E. CARE OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AND SITE: The Contractor test the coverage of water afforded the lawn and fertilizer that becomes caked or damaged, making
below grade for a period of 1) year following the it unsuitable for use, will not be acce ted.
erection, excavation, bracing, shoring, temporary supports, shall be held responsible for the care and planting areas as completed and adequate. The date of final acceptance of the work. If, within one P
etc., is the sole responsibility of the Contractor, and has preservation of all existing buildings and structures Contractor shall furnish all materials and year from the date of completion settling occurs, and 3. Soil Conditioners -shall be agricultural rade
not been considered by the Landscape Architect or his on the property and adjacent premises and contiguous perform all work required to correct any adjustments in pipes, valves And sprinkler heads, sod g 9
consultants. The contractor is responsible for the inadequacies of coverage disclosed. or paving is necessary to bring the system, sod or gypsum, soil sulfur and iron sulfate,
stability of any structures and excavations and shall disturbed because of his work shall be repaired, paving to the proper level of the permanent grades, 4. Fine Sand -shall be clean, natural fine sand
provide the necessary bracing to provide stability during replaced, or cleaned by him at his expense. 5. The Contractor shall inform the Owners the Contractor, as part of work under this contract,
the entire construction progress. Observation visits to the representative of any deviation from the plan shall make all adjustments without extra cost to the free from deleterious material weed seeds, clay
site by the Landscape Architect or his consultants shall not F. REVIEW OF DRAWINGS It is the Contractors required by wind,planting, soil or site balls or rock with 95% minimum passing a No. 4
Owner, including the complete restoration of all sieve and 10 maximum passing a No. 100 sieve.
include Inspection of the above items, responsibility to review irrigation drawings and note conditions that bear on present coverage. damaged planting, paving or other improvements of any P 9
any areas he believes additional heads or valves are kind.
7. SURVEYS, PERMITS, REGULATIONS: The owner shall furnish an required prior to submitting a bid. If no changes are E, SPRINKLER HEAD INSTALLATION: 5. Peat Moss - shall be a commercial, baled
adequate survey of the property. The contractor shall submitted the Contractor is responsible for full C. RESPONSIBILITY: Should any operational difficulties Canadian sphagnum material, with ph of 4.5 to
obtain and pay for all permits and comply with all laws and coverage of the sprinkler system and providing 1. Shrubbery or ground cover spray heads adjacent(n connection with the sprinkler system develop within 5.5 the moss shall be free of woody material and
ordinances bearing on the operation or conduct of the work additional equipment as necessary at the Contractors to curbs or walks shall be installed 6" away the specified guarantee period which is in the opinion minerals or foreign matter harmful to plant
as drawn and specified. If the contractor observes that a expense. from the curb or walk and the nozzle shall be 6" of the Landscape Architect due to inferior material _ life. Sunshine brand or equal.
variance exists therewith he shall promptly notify the above finished grade, unless otherwise and/or workmanship, said difficulties shall be
owners representative in writing, and any necessary changes G. GOVERNING REGULATION: All local, municipal and state indicated. immediately corrected by the Contractor to the B. TOPSOIL:
shall be adjusted as provided in the contract for changes laws, rules and regulations governing or relating to satisfaction of the Landscape Architect at no
in the work. any portion of this work are hereby incorporated into 2. Shrubbery spray heads adjacent to buildings, additional cost to the Owner, including any and 1. Topsoil shaft consist of a fertile, friable
and made a part of these specifications, and their fences, or similar structures shall be installed all other damage caused by such defects, natural loom of uniform quality free from
8_ PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSON: The contractor provisions shall be carried out by the sprinkler 6" away from the structure and the nozzle shall subsoil, hard clods, stiff clay, hard pan, -
shall adequately protect the work adjacent property and the contractor. be 6" above finished grade. Shrubbery spray D. INSTRUCTION: After the system has been completed and sods, partially disintegrated debris, or any
paving the connections made, the Contractor shall instruct other undesirable material.
public, and shall be responsible for any damage or injury heads not near avin or structures shall be set
due to his act. H. DIAGRAMMATIC DESIGN: This design is diagrammatic. 6" above finish grade, unless other wise the Owner or his representative, in the operation and 2. Topsoil shall not contain obnoxious weeds, such
All pipe, valves, etc. shown within paved areas ore indicated. maintenance of the system.
9. CHANGES IN THE WORK: The owner may order changes In the for design clarification only and shall be installed as morning glory, spore, oxtails, spurge, annual
work. The contract sum being adjusted accordingly. All in planter areas where possible. Never install 3. All sprinkler heads are to have swing joints as E. TEMPORARY REPAIRS: The Owner reserves the rfght to poo, nut grass or bermudo grass. In no case
such orders and adjustments plus claims by the contractor backflow preventers in lawn areas, always in shrub detailed.make temporary repairs as necessary to keep the shall there be more than 5% by volume of the
for extras must be made before executing the work involved. areas. sprinkler system equipment in operating condition. following:
4. Install sprinkler heads per details. The exercise of this right by the Owner shall not
10. PROVISIONS FOR EXTRAS: No new work of an kind shall be 1. INSTALLATION: All Irrigation materials shall be stones smaller than one inch
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considered an extra unless a separate estimate is given for installed in accordance with the techniques and F. SPRINKLER HEAD ADJUSTMENTS: * coarse sand
- the terms of the guarantee as herein specified.
said work before it is commenced and until some is approved specifications set forth by each respective small clay lumps
by the owner, and then not unless the owner first so ordered manufacturer. All pertinent descriptive literature 1. The irrigation Contractor shall flush and adjust
in writing and the particular extra work is specified in issued by these manufacturers becomes part of these all sprinkler heads for optimum performance and 3. Size - the size of the plants will correspond
writing and the cost agreed upon between the owner and the specifications after having been approved by the to prevent over spray onto walks and buildings as with that normally expected for species and
contractor. Except for extra work ordered by the owner Owner's authorized representative. Such installation much as possible. This shall include selecting PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS variety of commercially available nursery stock,
or as measured before pruning according to unit prices which have been bid, any extra work practices shall be followed only if the directions of the best degree of arc to fit existing site p nin with the branches
performed, not authorized as provided above, will not and the irrigation drawings and specifications do not situations.1. SCOPE OF WORK: developed branch systems, In normal position, shall have normally well
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cannot be paid for by the owner. thoroughly and completely order the methods or P ys , and vigorous and
techniques to be followed. Install all equipment and G. CLOSING IN UNINSPECTED WORK: fibrous root systems which ore not root or pot
A. Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary bound. All inspection certificates required by
11. SUBSTITUTIONS All materials shall be specified unless the materials as shown in details. to provide and install plant materials as shown on the
contractor can establish the fact that the are unavailable, The Contractor shall not allow or cause any of his P P low shall accompany each shipment and be
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and substitutions are approved in writing by the Landscape J. SITE PROBLEMS: The irrigation Contractor shall not work to be covered or enclosed until it has been
Architect. willfully install the sprinkler system as indicated on inspected, tested and approved by an authorized B. Work included in this Section -(items included but not
drawings when it is obvious in the field that there representative of the Owner. Should any of his work ( 4. The caliper u all trees shall u measured 4"
limited to): above the surface of the
12. CORRECTION OF WORK: The contractor shall re -execute any are unknown obstructions, grade differences, and/or be enclosed or covered before such inspection and ground.
work that fails to conform to the requirements of the discrepancies in the area dimensions until such test, he shall uncover the work at his own expense and 1. Grade, includingmounding, molding and shaping
contract and shall remedy defects due to faulty materials or conditions are brought to the attention of the after it has been inspected, tested, and approved, 9, 9 P g 5. Where caliper or other dimensions of any plant
airs with like materials necessary surfaces all planting areas as indicated materials are omitted from the plant list it
shall make all re
workmanship upon written notice from the project manager for Landscape Architect. The contractor shall be held P Y the
including the removal of existing vegetation shall be understood that these tont materials
a period of ninety (90) days from date of completion of the responsible for any damage or loss due to his failure to to restore oil his work and that of other Contractors P
contract. The irrigation system shall carr a one unless otherwise specified. shall be normal stock for a listed.
g ys y year observe these instructions. At no cost to the Owner or to its original condition type
guarantee. The paragraph applies to the work of the Landscape Architect. 2. Prepare and till soil in planting areas 6. Plant material shall be symmetrical typical for
subcontractors as well as employees of the contractor. Y P Ill. MATERIALS: H. BACK FILLING including furnish of all soil amendments as variet and species and shall conform to
13. LANDSCAPE COORDINATORS STATUS: The landscape coordinator specified measurements specified in the plant list.
acts as the authorized representative of the owner in A. Sprinkler materials and equipment shall be of type, 1. Back fill shall not be placed until the installed 3. Furnish and plant all plant materials as 7. Quantities shown on the call outs on the
conjunction with the project manager, and has the authority size and location as noted and indicated on the sprinkler system has been inspected and approved indicated b the drawings and specifications.
to accept of reject materials or workmanship and to make drawings. Unless permission to change is granted from by the Owners representative. Y 9 P Planting Plan ore for the convenience of the
minor changes in work not involving extra cost. He will the Landscape Architect or Owner's Representative,Contractor only. Quantities drawn on the plan
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also interpret the meaning of the contract documents and may material are to be new And in perfect condition. No 2. Trenches shall be back filled with a minimum of 4. Perform all pruning as required. (whether Y circles or dots) are the final
deviations from the specifications shall be allowed. 4" of fine granular materials to protect, the authority and shall be furnished and installed
stop the work if necessary to insure its proper execution, P
The decision of the Landscape Architect shall be final pipe from the clods of rocks the remaining 5. Stake and tie all plant material as specified. as drawn.
14. CLARIFICATION OF DRAWINGS BEFORE BIDDING: After reviewing in the determination of the quality of materials. excavated dirt con be used as backfill. The 6. Provide for the maintenance of the planting 8. Rejection or Substitution - all plants not
the drawings thoroughly it is the contractors responsibility Contractor shall not place detrimental subsoil !
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to clarify with the Landscape Architect or owners B. EQUIPMENT TO 8E FURNISHED: in the top 6" of backfill.. Architect: conforming
representative, any questions the contractor may have shall be considered defective, and such plants,.
regarding the method of construction, quantities, orualit 1. Supply as a part of this contract the following 3. If settlement occurs and adjustments in pipes, whether in place or not, shall be marked as
of materials indicated or called out: If the contractor Y tools: - valves, sprinkler heads or sod are necessary to 7. Dispose of all debris and surplus materials. rejected and immediately removed from the site
cannot contact the Landscape Architect or owner's bring the system to proper working order, the of the work and replaced with new plants at the
representative, the contractor must B. Clean up Contractors expense. The plants shall be of the
p qualify his bid or Two (2) sets of special tools required for Contractor shall as a part of the work under P
accept the interpretation of the Landscape Architect or removing, disassembling and adjusting each this contract make oil the necessary adjustment species, variety, size and condition specified
s Guarantee on the drawings. Under no condition will there
owners representative on the questionable areas as they type of sprinkler and valve supplied on without extra cost to the Owner. 9. 9
develop during construction. this project.be any substitution of plants or sizes for those
I. AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER AND VALVES: 10. Maintenance listed on the accompanying plans, except with
15. SAMPLES: The Landscape Architect reserves the right to take Two (2) five foot valve keys for operation of 11. VERIFICATION OF SITE CONDITIONS: the expressed consent of the Owner.
and analyze samples of materials for conformity .to gate valves. 1. A 120 volt electrical power outlet to the
specifications at any time. The contractor shall furnish con trolle D. SEED MATERIALS:
samples upon request b the Landscape Architect. Rejected Two (2) keys for each automatic controller. irrigation Contractor shall be responsible for A. EXCAVATION: The Contractor shall verify exact
P P a Y P 1 y' locations of all existing subsurface utilities 1. Seed shall be clean, fresh, new cro seed and
material shall be immediately removed from the site and making the hookup from the outlet to the P
replaced at contractors expense. The cost of testing Four (4) quick coupler keys and matching hose controller. mecies A. and electrical prior to excavation. des. Any shall be the mixture as noted in the General
materials not meetingspecifications shall be utilities A.C., paving, concrete work etc., destroyed Notes on the Planting Plan.
p paid for by swivels for each type of quick coupling valve or damaged by any work under this contract shat! be 9
the contractor. installed. 2. All wire from the controller to electric control repaired or replaced at the Contractors expense.
valves shall be solid copper U F # 14=600 volt P P 2. Seed shall be mixed by a dealer and furnished
with the dealer's guaranteed statement of
16. PRE -CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: Schedule apre-construction 2. Turn over the required equipment to the Owner at direct burial. Use white wire for common, blue B. SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE OR SOIL CONDITIONS: Should sub- composition and percentage of purity which shall
meeting with the Landscape Architect of least 7 days before the conclusion of the project, prior to final for lawn systems, black for shrub systems and P P 9 P Y
beginning work. The surface drainage or sail conditions growth
encountered be fumisfied to the Landscape Architect.
g g .purpose of this conference is to review inspection. red for irrometer common control wire. install P
in common trench with main line pipe where which would be detrimental to growth ti survival of
any questions the contractor may have regarding the work PF plant material, the Contractor shall notify the E. STAKES: All stakes shall be as per details.
administrative procedures during constructions and project possible. Provide minimum 18" cover.
P 9 P 1 Landscape Architect in writing stating the conditions
work schedule. IV. INSTALLATION: 3. Wire connections shall be made with "Scotch -Lok" and submitting a proposal covering cost of correction
if the Contractor fails to notify the Landscape IV. OBSTRUCTION BELOW GROUND
17. COMPLETION: Completion is defined as being when all A. EXCAVATION: wire connector sealing packs #3576 or Spears Architect of such conditions he shall be responsible
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conditions of the contract have been accomplished for plant material under the guarantee clause of the
"Dri-splice" with sealant DS 300. A. CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY: The Contractor is
Specifically when all items are installed, the areas cleaned 1. The Contractor shall verify exact locations of specificationresponsible for verifying the location of all utility
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and the maintenance period satisfactorily completed, and hen all existing subsurface utilities (any 4. There shall be a control wire from each control lines and other underground obstructions so that
all special tools and equipment, instructions, written mechanical and electrical) prior to excavation. valve running to the controller, and each C. DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions are approximate. proper precautions may be taken not to disturb or
guarantees, as -built plans, lien releases and any items Any utilities, A.C. paving, concrete work,ete., control valve shall be connected to the common Before proceeding with any work, the Contractor shall damage such improvements. In the event of a conflict
required by the contract documents have been proper) destroyed or damaged b an work under this ground: between such lines and plant locations, the Contractor
Y Yed 9 Y Y carefully check and verify all dimensions and
executed and delivered to the owner. contract shall be repaired or replaced at the quantities and shall immediately Inform the Landscape shall promptly notify the Landscape Architect, who
Contractor's expense. 5. All electrical work shall comply with applicable Architect of any discrepancy between the information shall arrange for the relocation of one or the other.
The Landscape Architect shall have full authority to accept codes. on the drawings and actual conditions refraining from Failing to follow this procedure, the Contractor shall
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or reject the contract items and will promptly notify the 2. Trenches for pipe shall be cut to required grade doing any work in sold areas until given approval to at his own expense make any and all repairs for
owner of completion. line ata true gradient to provide uniform 6. Install all valves per details. do so by the Landscape Architect. damages resulting from his work.
support for the full length of pipe.
18. GUARANTEE: In addition to specified guarantees provided for
in the separate sections of the specifications, the J. Depth of trenches shall be sufficient to provide Q
contractor shall guarantee in writing all workmanship and a minimum cover above the top of the pipe as
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materials to be free from defect for a period of one year noted on the drawings.
from the date of acceptance of the work by the owner without SPECIFICATIONS
additional cost to the owner.
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