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GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Shall consist of specifications
and its general conditions and the drawings. The intent
of these documents is to include all labor, materials,
and services necessary for the proper execution an the
work. The documents ❑re to be considered as one.
Whatever is called for by any parts shall be as binding
as if called for all parts.
B. VERIFICATION: The Contractor shall verify measurements
on the drawings before beginning work. In case of error
or discrepancy in the drawings or specifications or in
the work of others affecting his work, he shall notify
the Owner's Representative immediately. The Contractor
shall be held responsible. for any damages or loss due to
his failure to observe these instructions.
C. MATERIALS, MACHINERY, EMPLOYEES: Except as otherwise
noted, the .Contractor shall provide and pay for all
materials, labor, tools, and other items necessary and
incidental to the completion of his work.
D. SURVEYS, PERMITS, REGULATIONS: The Owner shall furnish
an adequate survey of the property. The Contractor
shall obtain and pay for all permits and comply with all
laws and ordinances bearing on the operation or conduct
of the work as drawn and specified. If the Contractor
observes that a variance exists therewith he shall
promptly notify the Owners Representative in writing
end any necessary changes shall be adjusted as provided
in the contract for changes in the work.
E. PROTECTION OF WORK,. PROPERTY AND PERSON: The
Contractor shall adequately protect the work, adjacent
property, and the public, and shall be. responsible for
any damages or injury due to his act.
F. CHANGES IN THE WORK: The Owner may order changes in
the work,. and the contract sum being adjusted accordingly.
All such orders and adjustments plus claims by the
Contractor for extras must be made in writing before
executing the work involved.
G, CORRECTION OF WORK: The Contractor shall re -execute
any work that falls to conform to the requirements of
the contract and shall remedy defects due to faulty
materials or workmanship upon written notice from the
Owner's Representative for a period of ninety (90) days
from the date of completion of the contract.
H. LANDSCAPE COORDINATOR STATUS: The Landscape
Coordinator acts as the authorized representative of the
Owner in conjunction with the project manager, and has
authority to accept or reject materials or workmanship
and to make minor changes in the work not involving extra
cost. He will also interpret the meaning of the contract
documents and may stop the work if necessary to ensure
its proper execution.
I. CLARIFICATION OF DRAWINGS BEFORE BIDDING: After
reviewin the drawin s t orou 't 's e Co t acto 's
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responsibility to clarify with the Owners Representative
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a n he antractor ma have re ardin the
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method of construction, quantities, or quality of materials
included or called out. If the Contractor cannot contact the
Owners Representative, the Contractor must qualify his bid
or acce t the inte retation of t e 0 ners Re resent '
p rp h w p ptive
on the uestion ble area as the deveo d o
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J, SAMPLES: The Owner's Representative reserves the right to
take and a ze sa es
na m I of materials far conformit to
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specifications at any time. The Contractor shall furnish
sam les u on reuest b the Owners Re resentative
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materials shall bei ediatel re oved fro e '
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replaced at the Contractors expense. The .cost of testing
materials not meeting specifications shall be paid by the
Contractor.
K. PRE -CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: Schedule a pre -co str c'
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meeting with the Owner's Re resentative at least seven 7
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days before beginning work. The purpose of this conference
is to review a ue tions the Co tractor ma v
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the work administr tive. rocedu s urin co structio
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project work schedule.
IRRIGATION SPECIFICATIONS
I. SCOPE OF WORK:
The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, machinery, and
processes necessary to install a complete irrigation system
as shown on the drawings and/or specified herin. When
completed the irrigation system shall be a 140% coverage
system in total functioning manner.
II. GENERAL PRQUIREMENTS:
A. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS: All scaled di ensio are
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a roximated. Before roceedin with an wok the
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Contractor shall careful) check and verify all di a sions.
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5 acin of irri ation heads ocatio s o es
d I i n f valy. and backflow
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preventers and ro osed P.O.C. shat e as indicate
p p p I b don the
drawings. Any deviation from the plans must have the
approval of the Owners Representative.
B. VERIFICATION OF FINISH GRADE: The Contractor shall inspect
the site and check all finish grades within the work area
to ensure the proper soil coverage (as specified) of the
irrigation system pipes.
C. WATER SUPPLY: T e Contrac o all vel if a
h t r sh pry nd be
familiar with the source of wa er su to the irri a i
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system as indicated on the drawings.
D. PERMITS AND FEES: The Contractor shall apply and pay
for all necessary permits required in the pursuit of his
work as required by the governing codes.
E. CARE OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STEPS: The Contractor
shall be held responsible for the care and preservation
of all existing buildings and structures on the property
and adjacent premises and contiguous property, Any part
of these properties injured, damaged or disturbed
because of his work shall be repaired, replaced or cleared
by the Contractor at his expense.
F. REVIEW OF DRAWINGS: It is the Contractor's responsibility
to review irrigation drawings and note any areas he
believes additional heads or valves are required prior
to submitting a bid. If no changes are submitted, the
Contractor is responsible for full coverage. of equipment
as necessary at the Contractor's expense.
G. GOVERNING REGULATION: All local, municipal and state
laws, rules and regulations governing or relating to
an rtion o this wor nd hereb incor orate
y po f k a y p d into
and made part of these specifications, and their
rovisions shall be car ied out b t
p r u y he Irrigation Contractor.
H. DIAGRAMMATIC DESIGN: The design is diagrammatic. All
pipe, valves, etc., shown within paved areas are for
design clarifications only and shall be installed in
planted areas where possible, Never install the backflow
preventers in lawn area; always in shrub areas.
I. INSTALLATION: All irrigation materials shall be
installed in accordance with the techniques and
specifications set forth by each respective manufacturer.
All pertinent descriptive literature issued by these manufacturers
become a part of these specifications after baving been approved
by the authorized Owners Representative.. Such installation
practices shall be followed only if the directions of the
irrigation drawings and specifications do not thoroughly and
completely order the methods or techniques to be followed.
Install all equipment and materials as shown per details.
J. SITE PROBLEMS: The Irrigation Contractor shall not
willfully install the irrigation system as indicated on
the drawings when it is obvious in the field that there
are unknown obstructions, grade differences, and/or
discrepancies in the area dimensions until such conditions
are brought to the attention of the Owners Representative.
III. MATERIALS:
Irrigation materials and equipment shall be of type, size and
location as noted and indicated on the drawings. Unless
permission to change is granted from the Owners Representative;
materials are to be new and in perfect condition. No deviations
from the specifications shall be allowed. The decision of the
Owners Representative shall be final in determination of the
quality of materials.
IV. INSTALLATION:
A. EXCAVATION:
1. The Contractor shall verify locations of all
existin subsurface utilities mecha ical a d
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electrical) prior to excavation. Any utilities, A.C.
paving, concrete work, plant material, etc., destroyed or
damaged by any work under this contract shall be
repaired or replaced at the Contractors expense.
Call Underground Service Aler
at least 2 days
before you dig
Know what's below.
Cell before you dig.
2. Trenches for pipe shall be cut to required grade line
V. DRAWINGS OF RECORD (AS-BUILTS):
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2, Soil sulfur shall be standard commercial grade,
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DELIVERY SLIPS: Supply delivery slips from the supplier for
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G. ROLLING: Roll sod with an adequately weighted roller to
XIX. FINAL CONSTRUCTION AND FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION:
at a true gradient to provide uniform support for the
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the soil amendments to the site. Bulk loads from the
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length of the pipe.
A. GENERAL:
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3. Soil Conditioner - Tri -C Enterprises - 1(800) 927-3311
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Contractors yard will not be accepted. Supply empty bags for
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or (fax) (909) 590-3301.
fertilizer to the Superintendent of the job and the Owners
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A. FINAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION:
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H. PROTECTION OF EDGES: Regrade to protect the edges from
3. Depth of trenches shall be sufficient to provide a
The Contractor shall provide and keep up to date, in
drying if mowing edge is not used.
minimum cover above fhe top of the pipe as noted on
accordance with this section, q complete set of record
4. Bone meal 2-22-D shall be manufactured by Kellogg
When all landscape improvements have been installed in
the drawin s.
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as -built" black line ozolid prints which shall be corrected
Supply, Wilmington, CA.
VIII. SHRUD
AND TREE P ANTING:
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WATERING: After installation sod must be ke t thorou hl
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accordance with the plans and s ecifications, the
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dail and show eve chane from the ori inal drawin s and
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5. Azalea #103 shall be
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watered to a depth of 6". No foot traffic shall be allowed
Contractor shall notify the Owners Representative and
re nest If the Owner's
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B. JOINING PIPE:
s ecifications and the exact as -built" locations, sizes and
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organic planter mix manufactured
by Bandini Fertilizer.
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CORRELATION: Trees and shrubs shall not be planted until
for 2 to 3 weeks from the date of installation.
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presentative determines the work to be substantially
kinds of equipment. Prints for this purpose may be obtained
all operations in conjunction with the installation of the
complete and in conformance with plans and specifications,
1. The Contractor is responsible to be familiar with the
from the Owner. This set of drawings shall be kept on the
site and shall be. used only a record set. These drawings
irrigation system have been completed, final grades have been
the lantin
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INSPECTION BY SUPPLIER: If there are any q uestions re ardin
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the Contractor will be advised that the basic ninety (90)
methods of assembling, joinin and installin the various
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shall also serve as work progress sheets and the Contractor
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6. Ph Acidall shall be manufacture. b Kell Su
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Wilmington, CA.
established, and beds pro erl. pre ared b
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cultivation and fertilization as covered in these specifications.
the quality of sod installation a representative of the supplier
day maintenance period is started.
types of pipes to be used. He will adhere In strict
shall make neat and legible notations thereon daily, as the
shall be re uested to ins ect the installation and the
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accordance with the. manufacturer's recommended
work roceeds, showin the work as actual) installed. These
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Contractor shall call out the suppliers representative.
1. In order to be substantial complete, at least the
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drawings shall be available at the times for inspection and
7. Par - 5 shall be manufactured by Kaibab Forest Products.
B.
PLANTING TIME: No planting shall take place during extremely
following must have been finished.
shall be ke t in a location desi nated b the Owner's
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hot, dry, windy or freezing weather.
XII. SEED
LAWN PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE):
2. PVC pipe shall not be threaded and all transition from PVC
Respresentative.
8. Commercial fertilizer shall be Best Products of approved
to metal lin shall be b PVC male threaded ado ter
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equal.
C.
LOCATIONS: Relative position of all plants and trees is subject
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REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII,
a. All fine grading, including elimination of low
Dints hold runoff.
fittings.
B. REQUIRED NOTATIONS:
9. Mycomhizal inoculum -Tri-C Enterprises, 1 (800)
to a roval of the Owner's Re resentative and the shall, if
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for finish grading,.
weed control, and soil preparation.
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b. A complete and operable irrigation system..
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necessary, be relocated at his direction as part of this
c. Installation of all plant materials.
C. BACKFLOW The backflow prevention device
shall dimension from two (2) permanent
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contract. Trees shall normally be located a minimum of 5'
from buildings, site amenities and walkways.
B.
PREPARATION: Cultivate to a depth of 2" below finish grade,
d. Seeding of all seeded areas.
rein s all
specified herein shall be verified with local plumbing and
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points of reference, buildin corners, sidewalks, or road
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B.
TOP SOIL:
remove stones, foreign growth of any kind and extraneous
health codes. In the event of any conflict on the device
intersections, etc., the location of the following items:
matter, and grade to remove ridges and depressions so that
2. Minor pick-up items may be completed during. the
or the installation methods, the Owner's Representative
1. Topsoil consists of a fertile, friable natural loam of
D.
DISTRIBUTION: No more plants shall be distributed about the
areas after settlement will conform to the finish grade. Roll
basic maintenance period. These items will be
shall be notified PRIOR TO BID OPENING.
uniform quality, free from subsoil, stiff clay, hard clods,
landscape area that can be planted and watered on the
and rake. lightly until the surface is smooth, friable and of
determined as Minor solely by the Owner s
a. Gate valves
hard pan, sod, partially disintegrated debris, or other
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uniform fine texture.
Representative.
D. TESTS:
b. The routing of the irrigation main lines
undesirable materials.
c. Connection to the existin water lines
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CONTAINER REMOVAL: Plant containers shall be removed when
C.
SOWING: Sow lawn seed in the area designated on the
B. FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION: At the end of the
1. All main fines and lateral lines which have
d. Irrigation control valves
2. To soil shall not contain obnoxious weeds, such as
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planting the plants. Container may be split on both sides,
drawings at the rate designated on the Planting Plans.
maintenance period and when fhe ground cover and turf
glued }'Dints
under paving the system shall be copped and
e. Quick Coupling valves
morning glory, sore), oxalis,. spurge, annual poo,
however, without use of axe or s ade. All containers shall be
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Sow the lawn in two directions.
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have established and all ick -u items have been cam leted,
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pressure tested qt 150 PSh
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nut grass or Bermuda grass.
removed from the site.
the Contractor shall request a final maintenance inspection.
g. Master valve or Pump
D.
TOP DRESSING: Rake lightly, spread 1/4" of Par -5 top
The Contractor will be advised by the Owner's Representative
2. Pressure shall be sustained in the lines for less than
C.
PLANT MATERIALS:
F.
PLANTING PITS: All tree and shrub pits shall have a diameter
dressing with mechanical spreader, roll with a 200 lbs.
at the final inspection that work is or is not satisfactory.
not
two (2) hours. If leaks develop,. the joints shall be
2. The drawing shall show approved subsitutions of sizes,
of at least twice the diameter of the root ball. Pit depths
shall be a minimum 12" deeper than the real ball for trees
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roller and water with a. fine spray.
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
1. If the work is satisfactory, the basic maintenance
is watertight.
Plant Names' by American Joint Committee of
planting details.
XIII. HYDROSEEDING SPECIFCATIONS (IF APPLICABLE):
period will end on the date of the final inspection
directed
C. DELIVERY OF DRAWINGS OF RECORD:
Horticultural Nomenclature, except in cases not covered
as by the Owners Representative.
3. Test shall observed and approved by the Owner's
therein, In these instances the established custom of
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PLACING: Plants shall be placed and held during backfill in
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GENERAL: The hydromulch shall be applied in the form of a
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Representative prior to backfill.
On or before the date of final inspection, {he Contractor
the nurse trade in followed.
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an upright position in the center of the pit. Plants shall
slurry consisting of wood cellulose fiber, seed, chemical
2. If the work o unsatisfactory the basic maintenance
shall deliver the corrected and complete blacklines to the
be held at, or slightly above nursery level. The earth ball
additives, commercial fertilizer and water. When hydraulically
period will continue at no additional expense to the
Owner until the work has been cam feted, ins ected,
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4. When the irrigation system has been completed. (and
Owner's Re resentative. Deliver of blacklines will not relieve
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2. Plants shall be sound, healthy, vigorous, free from
shall be ke t intact. An ex osed roots shall be s read
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s ra ed on the soil surface, the h dromulchin shall form
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and approved by the Owner's Representative.
before planting has be un), the Contractor, in the
the Contractor of the responsibility of furnishing required
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
presence of the owners Representative, shall test the
information that ma be omitted from the rints.
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have healthy, normal root systems, well filling their
and fertilizer and sholl allow the absor tion of moisture and
coverage of water afforded to the lawn end planting areas
container, but not to the point of being root bound.
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BACKFILL: Plant pit backfilling soil shall consist of 1 part
rainfall to percolate to the underlying soil.
C. FAILURE TO PASS INSPECTION: If the work fails to pass
as complete and adequate. The Contractor shall finish
D: CONTROLLER CHARTS:
nitrogen stabilized sawdust to 2 parts topsoil. Materials shall
final inspection, any subsequent inspections must be
all materials and perform all work required to correct
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
rescheduled as er above and will be char ed to the
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any inadequacies of coverage.
authorized by the Owner's Representative. In no case
backfill, Tri - C CM co Packs 7 m. tablets shall be added to
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the fertilizer, seed, and slum of
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Contractor the prevailing hourly rate of the Owners
1. As -built drawings shall be received and approved by
shall trees be to ed.
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plant pits at the following rates:
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of the 'super hydro -seeder' type as approved by the Owner s
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of the Owners Representative.
5. The Contractor shall inform the Owner's Representative
the Owner's Representative prior to preparing controller
charts.
Representative.
of any deviations from the plan required by wind, planting,
4. All plant materials shall be subject to approval of size,
1 pok per 1 gallon container
CITY OF FONTANA STANDARDS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
soils, or site conditions that has a affect on present
health, quality, character, etc., by the Owner's
2 paks per 5 gallon container
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APPLICATION: The operator shall spray the area with a uniform
SPECIFICATION FOR ALL C.F.D. AREA
coverage.
2. Provide one controller chart far each controller supplied.
Representative.
6 paks per 15 gallon container
visible coat by using. the green colorof the wood pulp as ❑
10 paks per 24" box
guide. The slurry shall be applied in a sweeping motion in a
E. IRRIGATION HEAD INSTALLATION:
3, The chart shall be a reduced drawing of the actual
5. The height and spread of all plant materials shall be
12 paks per 30" box
arched stream so as to fall like rain allowing the wood fibers
3.07 THE NINETY (90) DAY MAINTENANCE PERIOD
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as b ilt s. ste usin a di e n o
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measured with branches in their normal position.
16 aks er 36" box
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to build on each other until a ood coat is ac leve. a d t e
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area of coverage for each station.
18 paks per 42" box
material is spread at the required rata per acre.
A. Preliminary Review: As soon as all plantings are completed per Contract
1. Shrub and ground cover spray heads adjacent to curbs
20 paks per 48" box and those box sizes which are larger
Documents, Hold a preliminary review to determine the condition of the work
or walks shall be installed 1 1/2" away from the curb or
6. The caliper of all trees shall be measured 4' above the
walk and the heads shall be pop-up models as
4. When the chart is completed and approved by the Owners
surface of the ground.
D.
TIME LIMIT: All slurry mixture which has not been applied
indicated on the drawings.
Representative, it shall be hermetically sealed and placed
I.
WATERING: When the pit has been backfilled to three quarters
within four hours after mixing will be rejected and removed
in the controller box.
of its depth water shall be poured about the roots. Air
from the project at the Contractors expense.
b. Date of Review: Submit a written request to the Agency's Authorized
7. Wh re call er or othe dimensions of an a
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Representative at lease five. (5) working days prior to anticipated date of
2. Shrub spray heads adjacent to building, fences., or
VI. CLEAN-UP:
are omitted from the plant list, it shall be understood
backfill is brought to grade level.
E.
PROTECTION: Special care should be exercised by the
review.
similar structures shall be installed 1 1/2" away from the
that these plant materials shall be normal stock for the
structure and the nozzle shall be 2 1/2' minimum above finish
type listed.
Contractor in preventing any of the slurry being sprayed inside
(No rigid risers)
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COMPACTING: Backfill shall not be compacted around the
any reservoir basin or onto drainage ditches and channels
C. Beginning of the Ninety (9O) Day Maintenance Period: The date on which the
grade.
AN FRE UENCY: After instalation e s
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roots or ball of t e )ant durin or after )anti The
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which ma im ede the free flow of rain or it i ati
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have been cam leted remove all tree excess so'
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8. Plant material shall be s metria t ical
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backf ich t e to
ill on wh h nt ball rests shall be lihtl cam acted.
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An slur s filled i
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Acceptance to the Contractor. this date, all plant materials shall be
rubbish from ro ert . All scars, ruts, or other marks
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and species, and shall conform to measurements specified
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the Contractors expense to the satisfaction of the Owner or
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planted all areas requiring hydroseeded lawns shall be completed.
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3. All irrigation heads are to have double swing joints as
in the area caused b this work shall be re air
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in the Plant List/Legend.
Owners Representative.
detailed.
the ground left in a neat and orderly condition
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SETTLEMENT: Plants which settle shall be raised to the
throughout the site. The Contractor shall pick up all
re uired level or re laced at the a tion of the Cont acto .
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h h sultin from his work no less than each Frida
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9. Plant material lar er than those s ec'fied a
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I nts which fail to row shall be re laced.
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MAINTENANCE AND IRRIGATION. 0 cel t e slu r
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3.08 PRE -FINAL AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE
4. Install all irri anon heads er details.
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be or eav' t e s"
f e l in h Ite once a week ander the last
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a lied and allowed to set for o e a he Io al
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w rking day of each week. All trash shall be removed
additional cost to the Owner. u on ❑ roval of the
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STAKING: Stakes shall be driven to sufficient depth to hold
then be irri ted. ere is o set 'r'
ga Th n _ i ngation requirements in
A. Conditions for Pre -Final Acce to e
p nc of Work at End of Maintenance Period:
F. RRIGATION HEAD ADJUSTMENTS:
cam letel from the site.
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Owners Re resentative.
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the tree igid. Trees shall be supported by at least two ties
gallons per minute. Duration of time and number of gallons
(see details).
to be applied will vary from day to day and system to system
1. Each plant shall be alive and thriving, showing signs of growth and no
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VII. GUARANTEE
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D I n. ma enols must have been previous) ins ected
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de endin on the rate of rowth and climatic conditions
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si ns of rowth and no si ns of stress disease ora other.
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The Irri anon Contractor s a l flush d a t
h l an d s all irri ation
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at the nursery by the County Horticultural Department
encou tered. s a 1
n A rue of thumb, the soil surface must be
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and snail be subJect to acceptance as to. quality by
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PRUNING: Limbs ra encs c nes
b n a and runners which re uire
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2. All plants not meeting these conditions shall be replaced and a Ninety
walks and buildings as much as possible. This shall include
A. SCOPE: The entire irrigation system shall be guaranteed
the Owner's Re resentative.
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trimming shall be removed to leave a clean cut flush with
germination period (approximately 30 days).
90 Da Maintenance Period commenced for such lants.
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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
This also includes sin the a ro riat
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including sone of backfill areas below grade fora
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RESEEDING: All bare spots shall be reseeded (sodded., if
3. Lawn areas shall not be 10D% weed free unless otherwise approved by
equipment.
period of one (q1) year following the date of final
11. Substitutions will be permitted only pe indicated, or if
hydroseed is turf mix), by the Contractor within 45 days days
the A enc 's Authorized Re resentative.
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acceptance pf the work. If, within one (1) year from
proof is submitted that any plant specified is not
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PLANTING BEDS: Planting beds shall be edged and cultivated
providing the lack cover growth mulch is not due to
G. CLOSING OF UNI SP CTED 0 K:
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date of completion, settling occurs, and adjustments in
valves, and irrigation heads, sod, irrigation devices,
available, a proposal will be considered for the use of
the nearest equivalent size or variety with an equitable
to the line separating areas as shown. Beds shall be. brought
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inadequate irrigation or erosion caused by excessive watering
4. Lawn areas shall have 100% e
g rmination and establishment of turf.
pipes,
or paving is necessary to bring the. system, sod or
adjustment of the contract price.
to a smooth even s rf cel co for t t
u a n m ng o es abl shed grades
b the Owner.
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The Contractor shall not allow or cause an of his work to be
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paving to the proper level of the permanent grades, the
after full settlement has occurred.
B. Corrective Work:
covered or enclosed until 't as b en 'sec ed
h e in p t ,tested and
Contractor, as part of the work under this contract, shall
12. Quantities shown on the call outs on the Planting Plan
XIV. REPLACEMENTS:
approved by the authorized Owners Representative, Should
make all adjustments without extra cost of the Owner,
are for the convenience of t e Co tracts o I .
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IX. GROUND
COVER AREAS:
1. Work required corrective action or replacement in the judgment of the
an of his work be enclosed or covered be o e s c
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A.
GENERAL: The Contractor shall immediately replace any and
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inspection and test, he. shall uncover the work at his own
planting, pavin or other im rovements of an kind,
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triangles) are the final authority and shall be furnished
A.
REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII, for finish grading,
all materials which for any reason die or are damaged while
calendar days after the Pre -Final Review.
expense and after it has been inspected, tested, and approved,
he
and installed as drawn. The Owners Representative shall
weed control, and soil preparation.
under the Contractors care. Replacements shall be made
shall make all re airs with like materials necessa to
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restore all his work and that of other Contractors to its
B. RESPONSIBILITY: Should any operational difficulties in
have the final authority as to location of all plant material.
with plant of like kind and size in the same manner as
2. Perform corrective work and materials replacement in accordance
ori inal condition.
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SOIL PREPARATION: Pre are the soil as these specifications
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guarantee period which is in the opinion of the Owner's
D.
SEED MATERIALS:
per
and the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan.
for definition of death and replacement).
Contractor at no cost to the Agency.
Representative due to inferior material and/or workman-
H. BACKFILLING:
ship, said difficulties shall be immediately corrected by
XV CLEAN -Up_
3. After corrective work is completed, the Contractor shall again request
the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Owner's
1. Seed shall be clean, fresh, new crop seed and shall de
C.
GRADING: Areas shall be raked and floated smooth to provide
a Pre -Final Review for Pre -Final Acceptance as outlined above.
1. Backfill shall not be placed until the installed irrigation
Representative at no additional cost to the Owner;
the mixture as noted on the Planting Plan.
a true and uniform surface.
s stem has been i s ect d. an a rove
y n p e d pp d by the Owners
including any and all other damage caused by such
A.
GENERAL: After all installation operations have been completed,
4. Continue maintenance of all landsca ed areas until such time as all
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defects.
2. Seed shall be mixed by the dealer and furnished with the
D.
PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Planting pits for ground cover
all trash excess soil e t
mp y pant containers and rubbish
shall be removed from the All scars, ruts or other
corrective measures have been completed and accepted by the Agency's
dealers guarantee statement of composition and
shall be 4" x 4" or adequate to accept plant material from
property.
marks in the area caused by this work shall be repaired and
Authorized Representative.
2. Trenches shall be backfilled with a minimum of 4" of
C. INSTRUCTIONS: After the irrigation s stem as been
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ercenta e of urit which s al be furnish d to
p g p y n I e the
lat o 4 of
f s r p s without crushing or deforming the rootball.
the ground left in a neat and orderly condition throughout
fine, granular materials to protect the pipe from the
coin leted and the connections made the Contracto r
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w ed to s shall be delivered to
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the site. Contractor shall pick up all trash resulting from this
C. Final Acce t. ace:
p a Final approval and acceptance of the work will be given
clods nor rocks. The remaining excavated dirt can be
shall instruct the Owner or his representative, in the
the Owner's Representative at the time of installation.
individual ground cover pit.
work no less than each Friday before leaving the site, once a
when the following conditions, as determined by the Agency's Authorized
used as backfill. The Contractor shall not place
operation and maintenance of the system.
week and/or the last working day each week. All trash shall
Representative have been met:
detrimental subsoil or rocks in the to 6° of b c fill.
p a k
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STAKES: All stakes shall be per details.
E.
SPACING: Plant according to spacing and in areas indicated on
be removed coin letel from the site.
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the drawin s. Soils all be f' e
g h vmly tamp d around each plant,.
1. At coin letion of the nin 90 da.
p ety ( ) y maintenance period, and when one
3. If settlement occurs and adjustments in pipe, valves,
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PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS
IV. OBSTRUCTIONS BELOW GROUND:
and the excess soil removed from the crown.
B.
TOP SOIL: Excess topsail shall be removed from the site.
hundred (100) percent germination and plant establishment is obtained.
irrigation heads, or any other irrigation device, necessary
to bring the system to proper working order. The.
A:
CONTRACTOR'S the Co
N arrector is responsible
SIBof
F,
WATERING: Each section of ground cover shall be immediately
C.
NEATNESS: Leave the sidewalks and street in a neat and
2. All lantin areas. shall be eed reel unle o
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Contractor shall, as a art of his work under #his
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for verifying the location of all utility lines and other
watered a on cam letion of lantin and thereafter as
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clean condition at the end of each working day.
Agency s Authorized Representative.
contract make all the ecessar ad' st e t
n y Ju in n s without extra
underground obstructions so that proper precautions may be
required.
cost tc the Owner.
A. Furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to
taken not to disturb or damage such improvements. In the
D.
REMOVAL OF TAGS: Remove all tags, labels, nursery stakes
3. After final inspection and acceptance by the Agency's Authorized
provide and install plant materials as shown on the drawings
event of a conflict between such es a
lin nd )ant locations
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SPACING FROM EDGE: The first row of ground cover should
and ties from all plants unless otherwise directed, and only
Re resentative.
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I. AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER AND VALVES:
or as specified herein.
the Contractor shall promptly notify the Owner's Representative,
always be within 6" of the edge of planting area and triangular
at the end of all installations.
who shall arran e for the relocation of
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spaced.
4. The Agency's Authorized Representative reserves the option to extend
1. A 120 volt electrical power outlet to the controller
B, Work included in this section items included but not limited
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Failing to follow this procedure, the Contractor shall at his
own ex ense make an and all re airs for damn es resultin
XVI. PROTECTION:
the maintenance eriod be and 90 da s s ecified, if the determined
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from his work.
X. SEASONAL COLOR:
further maintenance establishment required by the Contract
Contractor has not included the electrical connection
Documents.
in his scope of work) the Irrigation Contractor shall be
A.
GENERAL: At all times during construction, adequate protection
responsible for making the hookup from the outlet to
1. Grade, including mounding, molding and shaping surface
V. FINISH
GRADING:
A.
REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI;. VII, for finish grading,
shall be provided for all areas against damage of any kind,
5. Approval and acceptance for operation and maintenance will be given in
the controller.
of all .planting areas as indicated including the removal
weed control, and soil preparation.
until final acceptance by the Owner's Representative.
writing by the Agency s Authorized Representative.
of existing vegetation unless otherwise specified.
A.
TILLING: Till all planting areas as specified herein.
2. All wire from the controller to electric control valves
B.
SAIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil qs per these specifications
B.
RESPONSIBILITY: the Contractor shall be held responsible for
shall be solid co er U.F. 14-fi00 volt direct burial
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and the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan.
the care and preservation of all existing buildings and
3"09 WARRAN Y PERIOD AND REPLACEMENTS OF PLANT MATERIALS
Use white for common, black for lawn and
of all amendments as specified. Note that amendments
B.
UNIFORM GRADE: After tilling, all areas shall be brought to
uniform grade by floating or hand raking.
structures on the ro ert a J p y part
p p y nd ad'acent remises. An
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
of them injured, damaged of disturbed .because of his work
A. Specific Requirements: Refer to the following sections:
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
pipe where possible. Tape control wire at 10' O,C. to
be based on the soils test results.
C.
GRADE RELATIONSHIPS: Finish grade of planting areas afther
his expense.
1. Lawns and Grasses- Section 02930
main line pipe. Provide minimum 18" coverage.
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application of soil amendments shall be 1" below top of
concrete walks and curb grades and 6" below finish floor
D.
QUALITY OF PLANTS: Plants shall be health annual last
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2. Trees, Shrubs, and Ground Covers- Section 02950
"Scotch
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.
3. Wire connections shall be made with -Lok" wire
drawings and specifications.
connector sealing packs #3576 or Spears "Dri-splice"
with sealant DS 300 or approved equal.
D.
SLOPE FROM BUILDINGS: soil areas adjacent to buildings shall
E.
PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Each lant it for seasonal color
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SHRUBS: All shrubs shall be uaranteed as to growth and
health for (90) days the
4. Perform all pruning as required.
slo e awe from the buildin at 2% minimum for 10 feet and
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shall be 6" x 6", or adequate to accept material In the
a period of ninety after completion of
specified maintenance period andfor final acceptance by the
shall continue to slo e at a minimum of 1% until water drains
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required size, with one teaspoon of bone meal mixed into the
Owner or Owner's Representative.
4. There shall be a control wire from each control valve
5. Stake and tie all plant materials as specified.
to street or storm system.
backfill mix (shrub backfill mix should be used, not the
runnin to the controller and each control valve shah
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be connected to the common ground wire.
B.
TREES: Trees shall be guaranteed to live and grow in an
6. Provide for the maintenance of the Planting until
E.
ROCKS OR CLODS: No rocks or clods over 3/4' in diameter
F.
SPACING: Plant at in areas indicated the
acceptable upright position for one (1) year after the specified
5. All electrical work shall comply with the applicable codes.
acceptance of the job by the Owners Representative.
shall be or top of prepared planting beds.
spacin and on
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drawings. Soil shall be firmly tamped around each plant,
maintenance period and/or final acceptance by the Owner or
and the excess soil removed from the crown.
Owner's Representative. The Owner must provide adequate
7. Dispose of all debris and surplus materials.
VI. WEED
CONTROL
maintenance to ensure the extended guarantee on trees.
6, Install all valvas per details, and manufactures
eco me n datio s.
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WATER NG: Eac sectio n 0 0 immediately
h n f seasonal c for shall
8. Clean-up.
A.
KILLING WEEDS: Contractor shall erminate and destro
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watered upon completion of planting, and watered thereafter as
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C.
DEFINITION OF DEATH: Plants which die or lose more than 30%
existing weed seeds before preparing areas for planting.
required.
of their ori inal leaves shall be re laced.
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MOISTURE SENSOR INSTALLATION a icab :
(if ppl be)
9. Guarantee.
Suf icie t w e s
f n at r hall be applied to cause weed seed to sprout.
Young weeds shall then be destroyed and removed before they
D.
REPLACEMENT: The Contractor, within seven (7) days of
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SPACING FROM EDGE: the first row of seasonal color should
be. always within 6" the the
written notification by the Owner or Owner's Representative,
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in compliance with installation and operating instructions
10. Maintenance.
of edge of planting area.
shall remove and replace all guaranteed plant materials which
enclosed with the moisture sensor and included with
B.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: For additional weed killing refer
for any reason fail to meet the requirements of this guarantee.
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these special instructions.
II. VERIFICATION OF SITE CONDITIONS:
to Planting Notes on the Planting Plan.
XI. SOD
AWN MATERIALS AND PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE):
Replacement shall be made with plant material as indicated or
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2. The Contractor shall furnish 2 -AWG -UF 14 or lar er
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A. EXCAVATION: The Contractor shall verif exact locations of
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VII. SOIL
PREPARATION:
A.
REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII, for finish grading,
materials shall 6e guaranfeed as specified for the original
guaranteed material.
wires from the controller to the moisture sensor control
.all existing sub-suface utilities (mechanical and electrical)
weed control, and soil preparation.
stations, locations shown on drawings, Provide additional
prior to excavation. Any utilities, A.C. paving, concrete work,
A.
SOIL REPORT: Before sta Ing soil preparation the Contractor
XVIII. MAINTENANCE:
expansion lead to each station for finally of
etc., destroyed or damaged by any work under this contract
shall submit a soil report to the Owner and the Owners
8.
PREPARATION: Sad area prior to planting shall to rolled
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sensors. All sensors are to be wired in parallel (see wire
el (s e
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. If any air pockets are found, the area shall be
A.
SCOPE: After all work indicated on the drawings or herein
B. SUB -SURFACE DRAINAGE OR SOIL CONDITIONS: Should sub-
Contractor will be requested to give a credit for soil
regraded as necessary. Lightly water the area to be
specified has been completed, inspected, and approved by the
3. Ametek 6" extension boxes No. 10-170-003 covered by
surface drainage or soil conditions be encountered which
preparation.
planted just prior to planting.
Owner or Owners Representative, the Contractor shall maintain
Ametek green cover No. IVC -10-173-004, or approved
would be detrimental to growth or survival of plant material,
all planted areas by means of continuous watering (including
equal, shall be installed as detailed.
the Contractor shall notify the Owners Representative in
B.
COMPACTED AREAS: Soil areas that are compacted to more
C.
QUALITY: Sod shall be #1 Grade, machine cut at uniform
monitoring and adjucting irrigation schedule), weeding, rolling,
writing, stating the conditions and submit a .proposal covering
than 907 during site preparation shall be ripped toe minimum
thickness of 5f8" excluding top growth and thatch, weed
mowing, spraying, reseeding, edging and/or any other
4. All wirin connections at v Ive loco 'ons -
9 a ti shall be water
cost of correction, If the Contractor fails to notify the
of 12" nor to be ronin soil re oration. These areas shall
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free and shall be no less than eight months nor more than
operations necessary for their care and upkeep for a period of
less than 90 da At th the
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Owner's Re resentative of such conditions he s all be
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defined by the Owners Representative and. be billed as an
s' t e
ix e n months old.
not ninet s. end of mai c
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proof.
responsible for plant material under the guarantee douse of
ex is
extra if the unit in the bid.
eriod, all la y, growing
p p nt materials shall be in a health
the specifications.
price quoted
condition.
5. One service unit will be purchased to properly prepare and
D.
TIMING: Installation shall take place within 24 hours after
service the moisture sensor. The service unit along with all
C. DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions are approximate. Before
C.
M D O
ETHO F MIXING: If the slope is under 2 to 1, the soil
harvestin g•
B.
WEED CONTROL• All planted areas shall be kept free of debris
printed operating instructions are to furnished to the
proceeding with any work,. the Contractor shall carefully check
preparation materials should be broadcast uniformly over all
and be weeded at not more that seven day
Owner by the Contractor at final inspection.
and verify all dimensions and quantities, and shall immediately
Iandscq a areas and worked to a de th of 6" b rototlller or
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INSTALLATION: Sod shall be laid in a staggered pattern, with
vale.
intervals. Areas that do not have apre-emergent weed killer
gel
inform the Owners Representative of any discrepancies between
other acceptable mechanical means to obtain a uniform blend
tight joints and in the same direction each time. On all
shall also be cultivated at not more that seven {7) day
6. Moisture Sensor operating and service instruction and
the information on the drawings and the actual conditions,
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.
operations manual is to be placed in the. controller.
refraining from doing any work in said areas until given
amendments shall be hydraulically applied for areas over 1000
sod should be protected by walking on boards as installer moves
approval to do so by the Owner's Representative.
square feet and raked in for small areas. For the soil
upward. On slopes, pin the sod down with wooden pe s. No
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C.
FERTILIZING: All planted areas shall receive a fertilizer
7: Special depth and placement information to augment
amendment bid mix refer to the Plantin Notes on the
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Plantin Plan.
metal staples will be allowed. No sod of less than 18 in
application of 20 pounds Der 1,000 square feat of Gro -Power
Moisture Sensor Installation and 0 eration Instruction,
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ILL SOIL AMENDMENTS:
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45 da s followin the be innin of maintenance. Water in
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is to be provided by the Specified Manufacturer.
thoroughly after application.
D.
EXTRANEOUS MATERIALS: In additional to the work specified
F.
JOINTS: Adjoin the sections of sod firmly together. If air
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
8. Installation must be inspected and accepted by the
nitrogen stabilized (5% by dry weight) and free of
are exposed on the surface and grade to facilitate run-off of
with sand or the sod relaid.
D.
CONDITION OF SITE: During the maintenance period, keep the
Manufacturers Respresentative.
shaving particles larger than 1/4 passing through a
surface water.
project neat and free from debris at all times. Obtain the
100 mesh screen.
Owner's approval for on-site storage of equipment or
maintenance materials.
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