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GENERAL CONDITIONS 2. Trenches for pipe shall be cut to required grade line V. DRAWINGS OF RECORD (AS-BUILTS): 2. Soil sulfur shall be standard commercial grade. E. DELIVERY SLIPS: Supply delivery slips from the supplier for G. ROLLING: Roll sod with an adequately weighted roller to XIX. FINAL CONSTRUCTION AND FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION:
A. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Shall consist of specifications at a true gradient to provide uniform support for the the soil amendments to the site. Bulk loads from the smooth out the sod bed.
len th of the a 3. Soil Conditioner - Tri -C Enterprises - 1(800) 927-3311 Contractor's yard will not be accepted. Supply empty bags for A. FINAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION:
and its general conditions and the drawings. The intent g- P P • A. GENERAL: or fax 909 590-3301. fertilizer to the Superintendent of the job and the Owner's
( ) ( ) H. PROTECTION QF EDGES; Regrade to protect the edges from
of these documents is to include all labor, materials, Representative. drying if mowing edge is not used. When all landsca a im rovements have been installed in
and services necessary for the proper execution on the 3. Depth of trenches shall be sufficient to provide a The Contractor shall provide and keep up to date, in 4. Bone meal 2-22-0 shall be manufactured b Kello P P
work. The documents are to be considered as one. accordance with this section, a com lete set of record Y 99 accordance with the plans and s ecifications, the
minimum cover above the top of the pipe as noted on p Su I , Wilmin ton, CA. V{II. SHRUB AND TREE PLANTING: P
Whatever is called for by any parts shall be as binding the drawin s. as -built' black line ozalid rints which shall be corrected PPY 9 L WATERING: After installation sod must be kept thoroughly request a shall notify the Owners Representative and
as if called for all parts. 9 daily and show every change from the original drawings and watered to a depth of th a foot traffic shall be allowed request t "Final Construction" inspection. If the Owner's
specifications and the exact as -built locations, sizes and 5. Azalea organic planter mix #103 shall be manufactured A, CORRELAl10N: Trees and shrubs shall not be planted until for 2 to 3 weeks from the date of installation. Representative determines the work: to be substantially
B. JOINING PIPE: by Bandini Fertilizer. all o erations in con unction with the installation of the complete and in conformance with plans and specifications,
B. VERIFICATION: The Contractor shall verify measurements kinds of equipment. Prints for this purpose may be obtained p J
in work. n case of error from the Owner. This set of drawings shall be kept on the irrigation system have been completed, final grades have been the Contractor will be advised that the basic ninety (90)
on the drawin s before be nn I J. INSPECTION BY SUPPLIER: If there are any questions regarding
4 9 4 1. The Contractor is responsible to be familiar with the site and shall be used only as a record set. These drawings 6. Ph Acidall shall be manufoctured b Kello Su I , established, and the planting beds properly prepared by the ualit of sod installation a re resentative of the su liar day maintenance period is started.
or discrepancy in the drawings or specifications o in Y g9 PPY q Y P PP
the work of others affectin his work, he shall notif methods of assembling, joining; and installing the various shall also serve as work progress sheets and the Contractor Wilmington, CA. cultivation and fertiirzation as covered in these specifications. shall be requested to inspect the installation and the
9 Y t es of i es to be used. He will adhere in strict shall make neat and le ible notations thereon dail as the Contractor shall call out the supplier's representative. 1. In order to be substantial com lete, at least the
the Owners Representative immediately. The Contractor YP PP 9 Y+ P
accordance with the manufac#urer's recommended work roceeds, showin the work as actual installed. These
shall be held responsible for any damages or loss due to P 9 h' 7. Por - 5 shall be manufactured by Kaibab Forest Products. 8. PLANTING TIME: No planting shall take place during extremely following must have been finishe .
his failure to observe these instructions. procedures. drawings shall be available at the times for inspection and hot, dry, windy or freezing weather. XII. SEED LAWN PLANTING (lF APPLICABLE):
shall s kept in a location designated by the Owners 8. Commercial fertilizer shall be Best Products of approved a. All fine grading, including elimination of low
Respresentative.
C. MATERIALS, MACHINERY,. EMPLOYEES: Except as otherwise 2. PVC pipe shall not be #breaded and all transition from PVC equal.. C. LOCATIONS: Relative position of all plants aria trees is subject oints that hold runoff.
noted, the Contractor shall provide and pay for all to metal piping shall be by PVC male threaded adapter - - A. REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII, for finish grading, P
to approval of the Owners Representative and they shall, if weed control, and soil re oration. b. A complete ❑rid operable irrigation system.
materials, labor, tools, and other items necessary and: fittings. B. REQUIRED NOTATIONS: 9. 927-3311. inoculum Tri C Enterprises, 1 (800) P P
927-3311. necessary, be relocated at his direction as part of this c. Installation of all plant materials.
incidental to the completion of his work. contract. Trees shall normally be located a minimum of 5' d. Seeding of all seeded areas.
of 2" below finish rade
C. BACKFLOW PREVENTER: The backflow prevention device 1. The Contractor shall dimension from two (2) permanent from buildings, site amenities and walkways, B. PREPARATION: Cultivate to a depth g
U S PERMITS REGULATIONS: The Owner shall furnish specified herein shall be verified with local plumbing and points of reference, building corners, sidewalks, or road B. TOP SOIL: remove stones, foreign growth id any kind and extraneous
D.. S RVEY , 2. Minor ick -u items ma be com leted aurin the
Conti ctor health codes. In the event of any conflict on the device intersections, etc., the location of the following items: D. DISTRIBUTION: No more lants shall be distributed about the matter, and grade to remove ridges and depressions s. that P P Y P 9
an adequate survey of the property, The a P areas after settlement will conform to the finish grade. Roll basic maintenance period. These items will ba
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shall obtain and pay for all permits and comply with all or the installation methods, the Owner's Representative 1. Topsoil consists of a fertile, fns I n I m o landscape area that can be planted and wa#ered on the and rake li htl until the surface is smooth, friable and of determined as Minor solely by the Owners
laws and ordinances bearing on the operation or conduct shall be notified PRIOR TO BID OPENING, uniform quality, free from subsoil, stiff clay, hard clods, g Y
a. Gate valves hard pan, sod, partially disintegrated debris, or other same day. uniform fine texture. Representative.
of the work as drawn and specified. If the Contractor b. The routing of the irrigation main lines undesirable materials.
observes that a variance exists therewith he shall D. TESTS: E. CONTAINER REMOVAL: Plant containers shall be removed when B. FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION: At the end of the
promptly notify the Owners Representative in writing c. Connection to the existing water lines C. SOWING Sow lawn seed in the area d the Plan on the
and an necessa chan es shall be adjusted as rovided d. Irr ation control valves planting the plants. Container may e. split on both sides, drawin s at the rate di desi noted on the Plantin Plans, maintenance period and when the ground cover and turf
y ry g 1 p g 2. Topsoil shall not contain obnoxious weeds, such as however, without use of axe or s ode. All containers shall be 9 9 g have established and all ick -u items have been com leted,
in the contract for changes in the work. 1. All main lines and lateral lines which have glued joints e. Quick Cou lin valves morning glory, sorel, oxalis, spurge, annual poo, P Sow the lawn in two directions. P P P
p g removed from the site. the Contractor shall request a final maintenance inspection
under paving in the system shall be capped and / nut grass or bermudo grass. The Contractor will be advised the Owners Re resentative
pressure tested at 150 PSI. f. Controller Rain -check locations D. TOP DRESSING: Rake li htl , s read 1 4" of Par -5 to P
E. PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSON: The g• Master valve or Pump F. PLANTING PITS: All tree and shrub its shall have a diameter 9 Y p / P at the final inspection that work is or is not satisfactory.
Contractor shall adequately protect the work, adjacent C. PLANT MATERIALS: P dressing with a mechanical sp radar, roll with a 200 lbs.
property, and the public, and shall be responsible for 2. Pressure shall be sustained in the lines for not less than of at least twice the diameter of the root ball. Pit depths roller and water with a fine spray.
an damages or injury due to his act. two (2) hours. If leaks develop, the joints shall be 2. The drawing shall show approved subsitutions of sizes, shall be a minimum 12" deeper than the real ball for trees 1. If the work is satisfactory, the basic maintenance
Y replaced and the test repeated until the entire system materials, and manufacturers name and catalog number. 1. Plant names in the Plant List conform to "Standardized and 8" deeper than the root ball for shrubs or as per period will end on the date of the final inspection
is watertight. Plant Names" by American Joint Committee of planting det°IIs. XIII. HYDROSEEDING SPECIFICATIONS (IF APPLICABLE): as directed by the Owner's Representative.
F. CHANGES IN THE WORK; The Owner may order changes in Horticultural Nomenclature, except in cases not covered
the work, and the contract sum being adjusted accordingly. C. DELIVERY OF DRAWINGS OF RECORD: therein. In these instances the established custom of
t s I be observed and a roved b the Owner's the nurse trade in followed. G. PLACING: Plants shall be placed and held during backfill in A. GENERAL The hof woolch shall be applied in the form of a 2. If the work o unsatisfactory the basic maintenance
All such orders and adjustments plus claims by the 3. Tes hal pp Y ry' an upright position in the center of the pit. Plants shall slurry consisting of wood cellulose fiber, seed, chemical period will continue at no additional expense to the
Contractor for extras must be made in writing before Representative prior to backfill. On or before the date of final inspection, the Contractor be held at, or slightly above nursery level. The earth ball additives, commercial fertilizer and water. When hydraulically Owner until the work has been completed, inspected,
executing the work involved. shall deliver the corrected and complete blackiines to the
Owner's Representative. Delivery of blacklines will not relieve 2. Plants shall be sound, healthy, vigorous, free from shall be kept intact. Any exposed roots shall be spread sprayed on the soil surface, the hydromulching shall form and approved by the Owner's Representative.
4. When the irrigation system has been completed (and disease and weeds, insect pests of their eggs and shall out. Injured roots shall be pruned. a blotter like ground cover impregnated uniformly with seed
the Contractor of the responsibility of furnishing required and fertilizer and shall allow the absor tion of moisture and
G. CORRECTION OF WORK; The Contractor shall re -execute before planting has be un), the Contractor, in the have healthy, normal root systems, well filling their P
information that may be omitted from the prints. ainfall to ercolate to the under) m soil. C. FAILURE TO PASS INSPECTION: If the work fails to pass
any work that falls to conform to the requirements of presence of the Owners Representative, shall .test the container, but not to the point of being root bound. P Y 9
the contract and shall remedy defects due to faulty coverage of water afforded to the lawn and planting areas H. BACKFILL: Plant pit backfilling soil shall consist of 1 part final inspection, any subsequent inspections must be
rkmanshi a on written notice from the as com lete and adequate. The Contractor shall finish D. CONTROLLER CHARTS: nitrogen stabilized sawdust tp 2 parts topsoil. Materals shall rescheduled t per above, and will be charged to the
materials or wo p p P 3. Plants shall not be pruned prior to delivery except as be thoroughly mixed before placement, In addition to B. EQUIPMENT: Hydraulic equipment used for the application of Contractor at the prevailing hourly rate of the Owner's
Owner's Representative for a period of ninety (90) days all materials and perform all work required to correct authorized b the Owner's Re resentative. In no case backfill, Tri - C CM co Packs 7 m. tablets shall be added to the fertilizer, seed, and slur of re ered wood ul shall be
from the date of completion of the contract. any inadequacies of coverage. Y P Y 9 ry P p P P of the Owner's Representative.
1. As -built drawings shall be receNed and approved by shall trees be topped. plant pits at the following rates: of the "super hydro -seeder' type as approved by the Owner's
the Owner's Representative prior to preparing controller Representative.
H. LANDSCAPE COORDINATOR STATUS: The Landscape 5. The Contractor shall inform the Owner's Representative charts. 4. All plant materials shall be subject to approval of size; 1 pale per 1 gallon container
Coordinator acts as the authorized representative of the of any deviations from the plan required by wind, planting, health, quality, character, etc., by the Owner's 2 oaks per 5 gallon container C. APPLICATION: The operator shall spray the area with a uniform
Owner in conjunction with the project manager, and has soils, or site conditions that has a affect on present 2, Provide one controller chart for each controller supplied. Representative. 6 poks per 15 ggallon container visible coat b usin the reen color of the wood pulp as a
authority to accept or reject materials or workmanship coverage. Y 9 9 CITY OF FONN FO STANDARDS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
and to make minor changes in the work not involving extra 10 paks per 24 box guide. The slurry shall f applied in a sweeping motion in a SPECIFICATION FOR ALL C.F.D. AREA
12 poks per 30" box arched stream so as to fall like rain allowing the wood fibers
cost. He will also interpret the meaning of the contract 3. The chart shall be a reduced drawing of the actual 5. The height and spread of all plant materials shall be 16 oks er 36" box to build on each other until a good coat is achieved and the
E. IRRIGATION HEAD INSTALLATION: P P
documents and may stop the work if necessary to ensure os -built system, using o different color to indicate the measured with branches in their normal position. 18 oaks per 42" box material is spread of the required rate per acre.
its proper execution. area of coverage for each station.
20 poks per 48" box and those box sizes which are larger 3.07 THE NINETY 90 DAY MAINTENANCE PERIOD
i, Shrub and ground cover spray heads adjacent to curbs
or walks shall be installed 1 1 2" awe from the curb or 6. The caliper of all trees shall be measured 4' above the D. TIME LIMIT: All slurry mixture which has not been applied A. Preliminary Review: As soon as all plantings are completed per Contract
I. CLARIFICATION OF DRAWINGS BEFORE BIDDING: After a s shall be o -u models as 4. When the chart is completed and approved by the Owners surface of the ground. I. WATERING: When the pit has been backfilled to three quarters within four hours after mixing will be rejected and removed Documents, Hold a preliminary review to determine the condition of the work
reviewin the drawin s thorou hl it is the Contractor's walk and the he d p P P Representative., it shall be hermetically sealed and placed
9 9 9 Y indicated on the drawings. of its depth water shall be poured about the roots. Air from the project at the Contractor's expense.
responsibility to clarify with the Owner's Representative in the controller box.
7. Where caliper or other dimensions of any plant materials pockets shall be eliminated and backfill continued until the
any questions the Contractor may have regarding the are omitted from the lant list, it shall be understood backfill is brought to grade level.
teri Is 2. Shrub s ra heads adjacent to buildin , fences, or P E. PROTECTION: Special care should be exercised by the b. Date of Review: Submit a written request to the Agency's Authorized
method of construction, quantities, ra quality of ma a P Y 1 9 VL CLEAN-UP: that these plant materials shall be normal stock for the Contractor in reventin an of the slur bein s ra ed inside
included or called out. If the Contractor cannot contact the similar structures shall be installed 1 1/2 away from the P 9 Y rY 9 P Y Representative at lease five (5) working days prior to anticipated date of
type listed. J. COMPACTING: Backfill shall not be coin acted around the an reservoir basin or onto drainage ditches and channels review.
Owner's Representative, the Contractor must qualify his bid structure and the nozzle shall be 2 1/2' minimum above finish P Y
or ecce t tihe inter retation of the Owners Re resentative grade. (No rigid risers) A. SCOPE AND FREQUENCY: After installation operations roots or ball of the plant during or after planting. The which may impede the free flow of rain or irrigation water.
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rin co s ruction. haue been completed, remove all trash, excess soil and 8. Plant material shall be s mmetrical, t ieai for varlet backfill on which the plant ball recta shall be lightly compacted. Any slurry spilled into restricted areas shall bf cleaned up at
on the questionable areas as they develop du g n t Y YP Y C. i3eginning�f the Ninety�90) Day Maintenance Period: The dale on which the
rubbish from property. All scars, ruts, or other marks and s ecies, and shall conform to measurements s ecified the Contractors expense to the satisfaction of the Owner or
P P Owners Re resentative. Agency's Authorized Representative issues o letter of Preliminary plated.
t to. 3. All irri ation heads are to have double swin g joints as in the area caused by this work shall be repaired and in the Plant List/Legend. P
J. SAMPLES: The Owners Representative reserves the rgh 9 g the round left in a neat and orderl condition K. SETTLEMENT: Plants which settle shall be raised n the Acceptance tr the Contractor. se this date, all plant materials shall be
take and analyze samples of materials for conformity to detailed. throughout the site, The Contractoryshall pick up all required level or replaced at the option of the Contractor. planted all areas requiring hydroseeded lawns shall be completed.
specifications at any time. The Contractor shall furnish thrash resultin from his work no less than each Frida 9. Plant material larger than those specified may be Raised plants which fail to grow shall be replaced. G. MAINTENANCE AND IRRIGATION: Once the slurry mulch has been
g Y applied and allowed to set for one day, the slope shall be
samples upon request ed the Owner's Representative. Rejected before leavin the site, once a week and or the last supplied if complying in all other respects and at no
4. Install all irrigation heads per details. 9 / then be irrigated. There is no set irrigation requirements in
materials shall be immediately removed from the site and working day of each week, All trash shall be removed additional cost to the Owner, upon approval of the L STAKING: Stakes shall be driven to sufficient depth to hold gallons per minute. Duration of time and number of gallons 3.08 PRE -FINAL AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE
replaced at the Contractor's expense. The cost of testing completely from the site. Owners Representative, the tree rigid. Trees shall be supported by at least two ties to be applied will vary from day to day and system to system
materials not meeting specifications shall be paid by the F. IRRIGATION HEAD ADJUSTMENTS: (see details). depending on the rate of growth and climatic conditions A. Conditions for Pre -Final Acceptance of Work at End of Maintenance Period:
Contractor.
VII. GUARANTEE: 10. All plant materials must have been previously inspected encountered. As a rule of thumb, the soil surface must be
The Irrigation Contractor shall flush and adjust all irrigation at the nursery by the County Horticultural Department
M. PRUNING: Limbs, branches, canes and runners which require kept moist at all times, particularly during the seeding 1. Each plant shall be alive and thriving, showing signs of grow an no
K. PRE -CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: Schedule a pre -construction heads for optimum performance and to prevent overspray onto and shall be subject to acceptance as to quality by trimming shall be removed to leave a clean cut flush wi{h germination pe od (approximately 30 ddys). signs of stress, disease, or any other.
meeting with the Owners Representative at least seven (7) walks and buildings as much as possible. This shall include A. SCOPE: The entire irrigation system shall be guaranteed the Owner's Representative.
r , he ur ose of this conference selecting the best degree of arc to fit existing site situations, by the Contractor as th materials and workmanship, the trunk (pruning only as directed by the Owner's
Re resentative 2. All plants not meeting these conditions shall be replaced and a Ninety
days before beginning wok T p p P )- H. RESEEDING: All bare s ots shall be reseeded sodded, if
is to review any questions the Contractor may have regarding, This also includes using the appropriate radius reduction including settlin of backfill areas below grade fora P (90) Day Maintenance Period commenced for such plants.
the work administrative rocedures aurin construction and equipment. period of one (1) year following the date of final 11. Substitutions will be permitted only as indicated, or if hydroseed is turf mix), by the Contractor within 45 days days
P g acce tante of the work. If, within one 1 ear from proof is submitted that any plant specified is not
p O y N. PLANTING BEDS: Planting beds shall be edged and cultivated providing the lack of cover growth or mu is no ue o 3. Lawn areas shall not be 100% weed free unless otherwise approved by
project work schedule. available, a ro osal will be considered for the use of
date of completion, settling occurs, and adJustments in P P to the line separating areas as shown. Beds shall be brought inadequate irrigation or erosion caused by excessive watering
G. CLOSING OF UNINSPECTED WORK: pipes, valves, and irrigation heads, sod, irrigation devices, the nearest equivalent size or variety with on equitable to a smooth even surface conforming to established grades by the Owner. the Agency's Authorized Representative.
or paving is necessary to bring the system, sod or adjustment of the contract price. after full settlement has occurred.
The Contractor shall not allow or cause any of his work to be paving to the proper level of the permanent grades, the XIV. REPLACEMENTS: 4. Lawn areas shall have 100% germination and establishment of turf.
IRRIGATION SPECIFICATIONS covered or enclosed until it has been Inspected, tested and Contractor, as part of the work under this contract, shall 12. Quantities shown on the call outs on the Planting Plan IX. GROUND COVER AREAS:
approved by the authorized Owner's Representative. Should make all adjustments without extra cost of the Owner, are for the convenience of the Contractor only. B. Corrective Work:
any of his work be enclosed or covered before such including the complete restoration of all damaged Quantities drawn on the plan (whether by circles, dots or A GENERAL: The Contractor shall immediately replace any and
SCOPE OF WORK: ork at his own lantin , avin or other improvements of any kind, r e final authorit and shall be furnished A. REFERENCE: Refer to Para ra h V, VI, VII, for finish radio all materials which for an reason die or are Boma ed while
inspection and test, he shall uncover thew P 9 P 9 triangles) o e th y 9 P 9 9+ Y g 1. Work required corrective action or replacement in the judgment of the
expense and after it has been inspected, tested, and approved, and installed as drawn. The Owners Representative shall weed control, and soil preparation. under the Contractors care. Replacements shall be made Agency's Authorized Representative shall be performed within ten (10)
The Contractor shall rovide all labor, tools, machine and he shall make all re airs with like materials necessary to with plant of like kind and size in the same manner as calendar da s after the Pre -Final Review.
p ry, P B. RESPONSIBILITY: Should any operational difficulties in have the final authority as to location of all plant materiah specified for the original planting (see guarantee "XVII -D" y
processes necessary to install a complete irrigation system restore all his work and that of other Contractors to its connection with the irrigation system within the specified
as shown on the drawings and/or specified herin. When original condition, uarantee eriod which is in the o inion of the Owner's B. SOIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil g per these specifications for definition of death and replacement).
com leted the irri ation s stem shall be a 100% covers e 9 P P D. SEED MATERIALS: and the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan 2. Perform corrective 9 ork Sp materials replacement e accord Y th
p g y 9 Representative due to inferior material and/or workman -
system in total functioning manner. H. BACKFILLING: ship, said difficulties shall be immediately corrected by with the r at n s and S ecifications and she I be ma e e
the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Owner's 1. Seed shall be clean, fresh, new crop seed and shall be C. GRADING: Areas shall be raked and floated smooth to provide XV. CLEAN-UP: Contractor at no cost to the Agency.
uniform surface.
NT9: Representative at no additional cost. to the Owner; the mixture as noted on the Planting Plan. a true and -
Contractor shall main re ues
GENERAL PRQUIREME 1. Backfill shall not be placed until the installed irrigation A. GENERAL: After all installation operations have been completed, 3. After corrective work is completed, the g q
system has been inspected and approved by the Owner's including. any and all other damage caused by such all. trash, excess soil,. empty plant containers and rubbish a Pre -final Review for Pre Final Acceptance as outlined above.
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defects. 2. Seed shall be mixed by the dealer and furnished with the D. PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Planting pts for g shall be removed from the property. All scars, ruts or he
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A. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions are P
dealer's guarantee statement of composition and shall be 4" x 4 or adequate to accept plant material from marks in the area caused by #his work shall be repaired and 4 t m p
or defo in the rootball, bout n cce to b the A enc 's
approximated. Before proceeding with any work, the UC 0 S: After the irri ation stem has been percentage of purity which shall be furnished to the flats or 4" pots without crushing in g the ground left in a neat and orderly condition throug corrective measures have been completed a d a p d y g y
Contractor shall carefully check and verify all dimensions. 2. Trenches shall be backfilled with a minimum of 4 of
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completed and the connections matle, the Contractor Owner's Representative. Seed tags shall be delivered to Place a 1f2 tsp. Tri - C Endo 920 fertilizer tablet in each the site. Contractor shall pick up all trash resulting from this Authorized Representative.
f v Ives and backflow ound cover pit. ria before leavin the site once a
i f' 'ation heads locations o a individual r r no less than each F d
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reventers, and 9 P e P shell instruct the Owner or his representative, in the P
p proposed P.O.C. shall be as indicated on the clods or rocks. The remaining excavated dirt can be operation °rid maintenance of the system. week and or the last workin da each week. All trash shall
drawings. Any deviation from the plans must have the used as backfill. The Contractor shall not place / 9 Y C. Final Acce to once: Final approval and acceptance of the work will be given
approval of the Owner's Representative. detrimental subsoil or rocks in the top 6' of backf lh E. STAKES: All stakes shall be per details. E SPACING: Plant according to spacing and in areas indicated on be removed completely from the site, when the following conditions, as determined by the Agency s Authorized
the drawings. Soil shall be firmly tamped around each plant, Representative have been met:
h c o n, d f o the site.
V. OBSTRUCTIONS BELOW GROUND: and the excess soil removed from t e r w B. TOP SOIL: Excess topsoil shall be remove r m
s all ins act 90 da maintenance eriod an
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8: VERIFICATION OF FINISH GRADE: The Contractor h p 3. If settlement occurs and adjustments in pipe, valves; PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS
the site and check all finish rades within the work area 1. At temple#ion of the ninety y p
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9 irrigation heads, or any other irrigation device, necessary F. WATERING: Each section of ground cover shall be immediately C. NEATNESS: Leave the sidewalks and street in a neat and hundred (100) percent germination and plant establ sh
to ensure the proper soil coverage (as specified) of the to bring the system to proper working order. The A CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY: the Contractor is responsible watered upon completion of planting, and thereafter as clean condition at the end of each working day.
irrigation system pipes. Contractor shall, as a part of his work under this 1. SCOPE OF WORK: for verifying the location of all utility lines and. other
contract make all the necessary adjustments without extra underground obstructions so that proper precautions may be required. 2, All planting areas shall be weed free unless otherwise approved by the
resen ative.
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C. WATER SUPPLY: The Contractor shall verif and be cost to the Owner, taken not to disturb or damage such improvements. In the D. REMOVAL OF TAGS: Remove all tags, labels, nursery stakes 9 Y P
Y A. Furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to event of a conflict between such lines and plant locations, G. SPACING FROM EDGE: The first row of ground cover should and ties from all plants unless otherwise directed, and only
familiar with the source of water supply to the irrigation provide and install plant materials as shown on the drawings
system as indicated on the drawings. I. AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER AND VALVES: or as specified herein. the Contractor shall promptly notify the Owners Representative, always be within 6 of the edge of planting area and triangular at the end of all installations. 3. After final inspection and acceptance by the Agencys Authorized
who shall arrange. for the relocation of one or the other. spaced. Representative.
D. PERMITS AND FEES: The Contractor shall apply and pay 1. A 120 volt electrical ower outlet to the controller Failing pe follow this procedure, the Contractor shall re his XVI. PROTECTION:
for all necessa ermits re uired in the ursuit of his P B. Work included in this section items included but not limited own expense make any and all repairs for damages resulting 4. The Agency's Authorized Representative reserves the option to extend
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ry p q P shall be provided by others. (Provided the Landscape to): from his work. }he maintenance period beyond (90) days specified, if they determined
work as required by the governing codes. Contractor has not included the electrical connection A. GENERAL: At all times during construction, adequate protection
in his scope of work) the Irrigation Contractor shall be A. REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII, for finish grading, shall be provided for all areas against damage of any kind, further maintenance establishment required by the Contract
E. CARE OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STEPS: The Contractor responsible for making the hookup from the outlet to 1. Grade, including mounding, molding and shaping surface V. FINISH GRADING: weed control, and soil preparation. until final acceptance by the Owners Representative. Documents.
shall be held responsible for the care and preservation the controller. of all planting areas as indicated including the removal
of existing vegetation unless otherwise specified. A. TILLING: Till all planting areas as specified herein. 5. Approval and acceptance for operation and maintenance will be given in
of all existing buildings and structures on the property B, SOIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil as per these specifications B. RESPONSIBILITY: the Contractor shall be held responsible for
and adjacent remises and conn uous ro ert . An art and the Plantin Notes on the Plantin Plan. the care and reservation of all existin buildin s and writing by the Agency's Authorized Representative.
1 P 9 P P Y Y P 2. All wire from the controller to electric control valves 9 9 P 9 g
of these properties injured, damaged or disturbed shall be solid copper U.F. #14-600 volt direct burial. 2. Prepare and till soil in planting areas including furnishing B. UNIFORM GRADE: After tilling, all areas shall be brought to structures on the property and adjacent premises. Any part
because of his work shall be repaired, replaced or cleared Use white for common, black for lawn and of all amendments as specified. Note that amendments uniform grade by floating or hand raking, of them injured, damaged of disturbed because of his work
by the Contractor at his expense. shrub systems and red for moisture sensors; common indicated on the drawings (unless otherwise specified)
C. GRADING: Areas shall be raked and floated smooth to provide 3.09 WARRANTY PERIOD AND REPLACEMENTS OF PLANT MATER ALS
control wire. Install in common trench with main line are for bid purposes only. Actual soil amendments will a true and uniform surface. shall be repaired, replaced or cleaned by the Contractor at
i e where ssible. Ta e control wire at 10' O.C, to be based on the soils test results. C. GRADE RELATIDNSHIPS: Finish grade of planting areas afther his expense.
F. REVIEW OF DRAWINGSr It is the Contractors responsibility P P P° P application of soil amendments shall be 1" below top of A. Beatific Requirements: Refer ra the following sections:
to review irri ation drawin s and note an areas he main line pipe. Provide minimum 18" coverage, D, QUALITY OF PLANTS: Plants shall at heon t annual plant
g g y concrete walks and curb grades and 6' below finish floor XVII. GUARANTEE: 1. Lawns and Grasses- Section 02930
believes additional heads or valves are required prior 3. Furnish and plant all plant materials as indicated in the of building or as noted by spot elevations. material in bloom in the size indicated on the drawings.
to submitting a bid. If no changes are submitted, the 3. Wire connections shall be made with "Scotch -Lok" wire drawings and specifications.
Contractor is responsible for full coverage of equipment connector sealing packs #3576 or Spears "Dri-splice' E. PLANT PITS AND FERTWZER: Each plant pit for seasonal color A. SHRUBS: All shrubs shall be uaranteed ft to growth and 2. Trees, Shrubs, and Ground Covers- Section 02950
D. SLOPE FROM BUILDINGS: soil areas adjacent to buildings shall health for a period of ninety �90) days after completion of the
as necessary at the Contractor's expense, with sealant DS 300 or approved equal. shall be 5" x 6", or adequate to accept material in the
4. Perform all pruning as required, slope away from the building at 2% minimum for 10 feet and specified maintenance period and/or final acceptance by the
required size, with one teaspoon of bone meal mixed into the
G. GOVERNING REGULATION: All local, munici I and state shall continue or slope at a minimum of 1% until water drains Owner or Owner's Representative.
Pa 4. There shall be a control wire from each control valve to street or storm s stem. backfill mix (shrub backfill mix should be used, not the
laws, rules and regulations governing or relating to runnin to the controller, and each control valve shall 5. Stake and tie all plant materials as specified. Y Agriform plant tablets).
an onion of this work and hereb inter orated into g B. TREES: Trees shall be guaranteed to live and grow in an
y p Y P be connected to the common ground wire. E. ROCKS OR CLODS: No rocks or clods over 3 4' in diameter acceptable upright position for one (1) year after the specified
and made part of these specifications, and their 6. Provide for the maintenance of the Planting until / F. SPACING: Plant at spacing. and in areas indicated on the maintenance eriod and or final acce tante b the Owner or
provisions shall be carried out by the Irrigation Contractor. acceptance of the job by the Owners Representative. shall be on top of prepared planting beds. drawings. Soil shall be firmly tamped around each plant, P / P Y
5. All electrical work shall comply with the applicable codes. Owner's Representative. The Owner must provide adequate
and the excess soil removed from the crown. maintenance to ensure the extended guarantee on trees.
H. DIAGRAMMATIC DESIGN: The design is diagramm°tic. All 7. Dispose of all debris and surplus materials. VI. WEED CONTROL:
pipe, valves, etc., shown within paved areas are for 6. Install all valves per details, and manufactures G. WATERING: Each section of seasonal color shall be immediately
desi n clarifications onl and shall be installed in recommendations. A. KILLING WEEDS: Contractor shall germinate and destroy watered upon completion of planting, and watered thereafter as C. DEFINITION OF DEATH: Plants which die or lose more than 30%
9 Y 8. Clean-up. of their original leaves shall be replaced.
planted areas where possible. Never install the backflow existing weed seeds before preparing areas for planting. required.
preventers in lawn area; always in shrub areas. MOISTURE SENSOR INSTALLATION (if applicable): Sufficient water shall be applied to cause weed seed to sprout.
9. Guarantee. Young weeds shall then be destroyed and removed before they D. REPLACEMENT: The Contractor, within seven (7) days of
I. INSTALLATION: All irrigation materials shall be 1. Installations and wiring are to be done by the Contractor have opportunity to set seed. H. be alw YFROM EDGE: the fidgt row h spasonagl color should written notification ep the Owner a Owner's Representative,
be alwa s within 6" of the ed a of the lantin area. shall remove and re lace. all guaranteed plant materials which
installed in accordance with the techniques and In compliance with installation and operating instructions 10. Maintenance.
s ecifications set forth b each res ective manufacturer. B. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: For additional weed killing refer for any reason fail o meet the requirements l this guarantee.
p Y P enclosed with the moisture sensor and included with XI. SOD LAWN MATERIALS AND PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE): Replacement shall be made with plant material as indicated or
All pertinent descriptive literature issued by these manufacturers these special instructions. Il. VERIFICATION OF SITE CONDITIONS: to Planting Notes on the Planting Plan. specified from the original planting and all such replacement
become a part of these specifications after baving been approved
by the authorized Owner's Representative. Such installation A. REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, A, VII, for finish grading, materials shall be guaranteed as specified for the original
practices shall be followed only if the directions of the 2. The Contractor shall furnish 2 -AWG -UF #14 (or larger) A EXCAVATION: The Contractor shall verify exact locations of VII. SOIL PREPARATION: weed control, and soil preporation. guaranteed material
irrigation drawings and specifications do not thoroughly and wires from the controller to the moisture sensor control all existing sub-suface utilities (mechanical and electrical)
completely order the methods or techniques to be followed. stations; locations shown on drawings. Provide additional prior to excavation. Any utilities, A.C. paving, concrete work, A. SOIL REPORT: Before starting soil preparation the Contractor XVIII. MAINTENANCE:
Install all equipment and materials as shown per details. 10' expansion lead to each station for finally locating of etc., destroyed or damaged by any work under this contract shall submit a soil report to the Owner and the Owner's B. PREPARATION: Sod area prior to planting shall io rolled
sensors. All sensors are to be wired in parallel (see wire shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractors expense. Representative. If no soil report is submitted it will be lightly and watered to a depth of 6" the day prior to
color note above). assumed that amendments were not added and the Landscape planting. s any air pockets are found, the area shall be A. SCOPE: After all work indicated p the drawings or herein
J. SITE PROBLEMS: The Irrigation Contractor shall not Contractor will be re uested to ive a credit for soil regraded st neor top Lightly water the area to be specified has been completed, inspected, and approved ai the
willfully install the irrigation system as indicated on B. SUB -SURFACE DRAINAGE OR SOIL CONDITIONS: Should sub- a 9 planted just prior to planting. Owner or Owner's Representative, the Contractor shall maintain
the drawings when it is obvious in the field that there 3. Ametek 6" extension boxes No. 10-170-003 covered by surface drainage or soil conditions be encountered which preparation, all planted areas by means of continuous watering (including
are unknown obstructions, grade differences, and/or Ametek green cover No. IVC -10-173-004, or approved would be detrimental to growth or survival of plant material, C. QUALITY: Sod shall be #1 Grade, machine cut at uniform monitoring and adjucting irrigation schedule), weeding, rolling, r� n p�-�
iscre ancies in the area dimensions until such conditions equal, shall be installed as detailed. the Contractor shall notify the Owners Representative in B. COMPACTED AREAS: Soil areas that are compacted to more mowing, spraying, reseeding, edging and/or any other ® U J 1 !j
d p thickness of ll be excluding top growth and thatch, weed i�j�
are brou ht to the attention of the Owner's Representative. writing, stating the conditions and submit a proposal covering than 90% during site preparation shall be ripped to a minimum free and shall be no less than ei ht months nor more than operations necessary for their care and upkeep for a period of U
g rin co nections at valve locations shall be water- cost of correction. If the Contractor fails to notify the of 12" prior to beginning soil preparation. These areas shall 9 not less than ninety (90) days. At the end of the maintenance A J E,�..1
4. All wi g n Owner's Representative of such conditions, he shall be sixteen months old. eriod, all lant materials shall be in a health , rowin
roof. be defined by the Owners Representative aria be billed as an P P Y 9 9
III. MATERIALS: p res onsible for lant material under the uarantee clause of
p p 9 extra if the unit price is quoted in the bid. condition. �\ ,�
the specifications. D. TIMING: Installation shall take place within 24 hours after ti
Irrigation materials and equipment shall be of type, size. and 5. One service unit will be purchased to properly prepare and harvesting. B. WEED CONTROL: All lanted areas shall be ke t free of debris
location as noted and indicated on the drawings. Unless service the moisture sensor. The service unit along with all C. METHOD OF MIXING: If the slope o under 2 to 1,. the soil P P
ermission to chane is ranted from the Owners Re resentative; C. DIMENSIONS; All scaled dimensions ace approximate. Before preparation materials should be broadcast uniformly over all and shall be weeded at not more that seven rge d w d iller
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printed operating instructions are to furnished to the roceedin with an work, the Contractor shall careful) check P p y gg p P 9
materials are to be new and in perfect condition. No deviations P 9 Y Y landsca a areas and worked m a de th of n b ifor )ler or E. INSTALLATION: Sod shall be laid in a sto ered attain, with intervals. Areas that do not have a re save ant ee k
Owner by the Contractor at final inspection. and verf all dimensions and uantities, and shall immediate) g j O Y
from the specifications shall be allowed. The decision of the Y q Y other acceptable mechanical means to obtain a uniform blend ti ht oints and in the same direction each time, On all shall also be cultivated at not more that seven 7 da
Owner's Representative shall be final in determination of the inform the Owner's Representative of any discrepancies between in the soil, if the slope is greater than 2 to 1, the slopes sod shall be installed from the bottom up and the newly intervals,
quality of materials. 6. Moisture Sensor operating and service instruction and the information on the drawings and the actual conditions, amendments shall be hydraulically applied for areas over 1000 sod should be protected by walking on boards as installer moves
operations manual is to be placed in the controller. refraining from doing any work in said areas until given square feet and raked in for small areas. For the soil upward. On slopes, pin the sod down with wooden pe s. No
pproval to do sob the Owner's Re resentative. C. FERTILIZING: All planted areas shall receive a fertilizer
IV. INSTALIATION: ° Y P amendment bid mix refer to the Planting Notes on the metal staples will be allowed. No sod of less than 18 in applicotlon of 20 pounds oar 1,000 square feet of Gro -Power
7. Special depth and placement information to augment Planting Plan. length will be allowed. 45 days following the beginning of maintenance. Water in
A. EXCAVATION: Moisture Sensor Installation and Operation Instruction, III. SOIL AMENDMENTS: thoroughly after application.
is to be provided by the Specified Manufacturer. D. EXTRANEOUS MATERIALS: In additional to the work specified F. JOINTS: Adjoin the sections of sod firmly together. If air
1. The Contractor shall verify locations of all
i tin subsurface utilities mechanical and 1. Nitrogen stabilized redwood sawdust shall be 100% above the Contractor shall remove all extraneous materials that spaces occur between sections of sod they must be filled D. CONDITION OF SITE: During the maintenance period, keep the
ex s g ( 8. Installation must be inspected and accepted by the nitrogen stabilized (5% by dry weight) and free of are ex osed on the surface and rade to facilitate run off of with sand or the sod relaid.
electrical) prior to excavation. Any utilities, A.C. P g project neat and free from debris at all times. Obtain the
paving, concrete work, plant material, etc., destroyed or Manufacturers Respresentative. shaving particles larger than 1/4" passing through a surface water. Owner's approval for on-site storage of equipment or
damaged by any work under this contract shall be 100 mesh screen. maintenance materials.
repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense.
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