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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
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the soil amendments to the site. Bulk loads from the
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smooth out the sod bed.
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and its general conditions and the drawings. The intent
length of the pipe.
A. GENERAL:
3. Soil Conditioner - Tri -C Enterprises - 1(800) 927-3311
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yard will not accepted, empty
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A. FINAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION:
of these documents is to include all labor, materials,
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fertilizer to the Superintendent of the job and the Owner's
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PROTECTION OF EDGES: Regrade to protect the edges from
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and services necessary for the proper execution on the
3, De th of trenches shall be sufficient to rovide a
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The Contractor shall provide and keep up tp date, in
Representative.
drying if mowing edge is not used.
When all landscape improvements have been installed in
work. The documents are to be considered as one:
Whatever is called for by any parts shall be as binding
minimum cover above the top of the pipe as noted on
accordance with this section, a complete set of record
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4. Bone meal 2-22-0 shall be manufactured by Kellogg
Suppy, Wilmington, CA.
VIII. SHRUB
AND TREE PLANTING:
accordance with the plans and s ecifications, the
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the drawin s.
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-built" black line ozalid prints which shall be corrected
I.
WATERING; After installation sod must be kept thoroughly
Contractor shall notify the Owners Representative and
as if called for all parts.
daily and show every change from the original drawings and
"as
Azalea #103 be
watered to a depth of 6". No foot traffic shall be allowed
request a "Final Construction" inspection. If the Owner's
8. JOINING PIPE:
s cifications and the exact -built" locations, sizes and
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5. organic planter mix shall manufactured
A.
CORRELATION: Trees and shrubs shall not be lanted until
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for 2 to 3 weeks from the date of installation.
Representative determines the work to. be substantially
B. VERIFICATION: The Contractor shall verif measurements
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kinds of a ui ment. Prints for this ur ose mo be obtained
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by Bandmi Fertilizer.
all o eration in conjunction with the installation of the
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com lete and in conformance with lans and s ecifications,
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on the drawings before beginning work. In case of error
from the Owner. This set of drawings shall be kept on the
irrigation system have been completed, final grades have been
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INSPECTION BY SUPPLIER: If there ore any questions re arding
the Contractor will be advised that the basic ninety (90)
or discrepancy in the drawings or specifications or in
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 manufactured by Kellogg Supply,
established, and the planting beds properly prepared by
the ualit of sod installation a re resentative of the sug lier
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day maintenance period is started.
the work of others affecting his work, he shall notify
methods of assembling, joining, and installing the various
shall also serve as work progress sheets and the Contractor
Wilmin ton, CA.
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cultivation and fertilization as covered in these specifications.
shall requested inspect the installation and the
the Owners Representative immediately, The Contractor
es of 1 es to be used. He will adhere in strict
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shall make neat and le ible notations thereon dail as the
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Contractor shall call out the suppliers representative.
1, In order to be substantial complete, at least the
shall be held responsible for any damages or loss due to
accordance with manufacturer's recommended
work proceeds, showing the work as actually installed. These
7. Par - 5 shall be manufactured by Kaibab Forest Products.
B.
PLANTING TIME: No planting shall take place during extremely
followin must have been finished.
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his failure to observe these instructions.
procedures.
drawings shall be available at the times for inspection and
hot, dry, windy or freezing weather.
shall be kept in a location designated by the Owner's
XII. SEED LAWN PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE):
C. MATERIALS, MACHINERY, EMPLOYEES: Except as otherwise
2. PVC pipe shall not be threaded and all transition from PVC
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8. Cglmmercial fertilizer shall be Best Products of approved
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a. All fine grading, including elimination of low
noted, the Contractor shall provide and pay for all
to metal piping shall be by PVC male threaded adapter
C.
LOCATIONS: Relative position of all plants and trees is subject
approval of the Owner's Representative and they shall, if
A.
REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII; for finish grading,
P oints that hold runoff.
materials, labor, tools, and other items necessary and
fittings.
B. REQUIRED NOTATIONS:
9. Mycorrhizal inoculum - Tri -C Enterprises, 1 (800)
n relocated at hll direction as part this
necessary,
weed control, and soil preparation.
b. A complete and operable irrigation system.
c. of ale materials.
incidental to the com letion of his work.
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contract.. Trees shall norrnally be located a minimum of 5'
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d. Seeding of all seeded areas.
C• BACKFLOW PREVENTER: The backflow prevention device
1. The Contractor shall dimension from two (2) permanent
B. TOP SOIL:
from buildings, site amenities and walkways,
B.
PREPARATION: Cultivate to a depth of 2" below finish grade,
D. SURVEYS, PERMITS, REGULATIONS: The Owner shall furnish
s ecified herein shall be verified with local lumbin and
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points of reference, building corners, sidewalks, or road
remove stones, foreign growth of any kind and extraneous
on adequate survey of the property. The Contractor
health codes. In the event of any conflict on the device
intersections, etc., the location of the following items:
D.
DISTRIBUTION: No more shall distributed about the
matter, and grade to remove ridges and depressions s. that
2. i or i k -u ite ms ma be com leted durin the
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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, friable natural loam of
plants
and watered on the
andscape area that can be n
areas after settlement will conform to the finish grade. Roll
basic maintenance period. These items will be
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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,
planted
and rake lightly until the surface is smooth, friable and of
determined as Minor solely by the Owner's
of the work as drawn and specified. If the Contractor
a. Gate valves
hard pan, sod, partially disintegrated debris, or other
same day.
uniform fine texture.
Re presentative.
observes that a variance exists therewith he shall
b. The routing of the irrigation main lines
undesirable materials.
promptly notify the Owner's Representative in writing
D, TESTS:
c. Connection to the existing water lines
E.
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
and any necessary changes shall be adjusted as provided
d. Irri ation control valves
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2. Topsoil shall not contain obnoxious weeds, such as
planting the plants. Container may be split on both sides,
drawings at the rate as designated on the Planting Plans.
maintenance period and when the ground cover and turf
in the contract for changes in the work.
1. All main lines and lateral lines which have glued joints
e. Quick Coupling valves
morning glory, Sorel, oxalis, spurge, annual poo,
however, without use of axe or spade. All containers shall be
Sow the lawn in two directions.
have established and all pick-up items have been completed,
under paving in the system shall be capped and
f. Controller/Rain-check locations
nut grass or bermuda grass.
removed from the site.
the Contractor shall re uest a final maintenance ins ection,
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E. PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSON: The
P ressure tested at 150 PSI,
Master valve or Pump
D.
TOP DRESSING: Rake lightly, spread 1/4" of Par -5 top
The Contractor will be advised by the Owners Representative
final ins that is is
Contractor shall adequately protect the work, adjacent
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C. PLANT MATERIALS:
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PLANTING PTS: All tree and shrub pits shall have a diameter
dressing with mechanical spreader, roll with a 200 lbs:
at the ection work or not satisfactor
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2. Pressure shall be sustained in the lines for not less than
of at least twice the diameter of the root bolt. Pit depths
a
roller and water with a fine spray.
any 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,
"Standardized
sfiall be a minimum 12" deeper than the rool ball for trees
1. If the work is satisfactory, the basic maintenance
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
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 details.
XIII. HYDROSEEDING SPECIFICATIONS (IF APPLICABLE):
as directed by the Owner's Representative.
F. CHANGES IN THE WORK: The Owner ma order chap es in
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C, DELIVERY OF DRAWINGS OF RECORD:
Horticultural Nomenclature, except in cases not covered
the work, and the contract sum bein adjusted accordin I ,
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All such orders and adjustments plus claims by the
3. Test shall be observed and approved by the Owner's
therein. In these instances the established custom of
the nursery trade in followed.
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PLACING: Plants shall be placed and held during backfill in
A.
GENERAL: The hydromulch shall be applied in the form of a
2. If the work is unsatisfactory the basic maintenance
Contractor for extras must be made in writing before
Representative prior to backfill.
On or before the date of final inspection, the Contractor
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
executing the work involved.
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
Owner until the work has been completed, inspected,
4. When the irri has been leted (
Owners 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 Owners Representative.
ation s stem com and
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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 im regnated uniformly with seed
G, CORRECTION OF WORK: The Contractor shall re -execute
before lantin has be un , the Contractor, in the
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information that may be omitted from the prints.
have healthy, normal root systems, well filling their
and fertilizer and shall allow t e absorption of moisture and
any work that falls to conform to the requirements of
presence of the Owners Re resentative, shall test the
container, but not to the point of being root bound.
rainfall to percolate to the underlying soil
C. FAILURE TO PASS INSPECTION: If the work fails to pass
the contract and shall remed defects due to fault
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covers a of water afforded to the lawn and lantin areas
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H.
BACKFILL: Plant pit backfilling soil shall consist of 1 part
final inspection, any subsequent inspections must be
materials or workmanship upon written notice from the
as complete and adequate. The Contractor shall finish
D. CONTROLLER CHARTS:
nitrogen stabilized sawdust to 2 parts topsoil. Materials shall
rescheduled as per above, and will be charged to the
Owner's Representative for a period of ninety (90) days
all materials and perform all work required to correct
3. Plants shall not be pruned prior to delivery except as
be thoroughly mined before placement. In addition to
B.
EQUIPMENT: Hydraulic equipment used for the application of
Contractor at the prevailing hourly rate of the Owner's
from the date of com letion of the contract.
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an inade uacies of Covera e.
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authorized by the Owner's Representative. In no case
backfill, Tri - C CMyco Packs 7 gm. tablets shall be added to
the fertilizer, seed, and slurry of prepared wood pulp shall be
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of the Owner's Representative.
1. As -built drawings sfiall be received and approved by
shall trees be topped,
plant pits at the following rates:
of the 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.
Coordinator acts as the authorized representative of the
of any deviations from the plan required by wind, planting,
4. All plant materials shall be subject
to approval of size,
1 lack per i gallon container
Owner in conjunction with the project manager, and has
soils, or site conditions that has a affect on present
health, quality, character, etc.,
by the Owners
2 paks per 5 gallon container
C.
APPLICATION: The operator shall spray the area with a uniform
authorit to acce t or reject materials or workmanshi
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2. Provide one controller chart for each controller supplied.
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6 paks per 15 allon container
visible coat by using the green color of the wood pulp as a
CITY OF FONTANA STANDARDS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
and to make minor chap es In the work not tnvolvin extra
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10 poke per 24 box
guide. The slurry shall be applied in a sweeping motion in a
SPECIFICATION FOR ALL C.F.D. AREA
cost. He will also interpret the meaning of the contract
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
16 aks 36" box
arched stream so as to fall like rain allowing the wood fibers
to build on each other until a ood coat is achieved and the
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documents and may stop the work if necessary to ensure
as -built system, using a different color to indicate the
measured with branches in their normal position.
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18 42" box
material is spread at the required rate per core.
its proper execution.
1. Shrub and ground cover spray heads adjacent to curbs
area of coverage for each station.
paks per
20 paks per 48" box and those box sizes which are larger
3.07 THE NINETY (90) DAY MAINTENANCE PERIOD
I. CLARIFICATION OF DRAWINGS BEFORE BIDDING: After
or walks shall be installed 1 1 2" awe from the curb or
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4. When the chart is com leted and a roved b the Owners
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6. The caliper of all trees shall be measured 4' above the
s rface of the round.
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TIME LIMIT: All slur mixture which has not been lied
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A, Prelimina Review: As soon as all lantin s ore com feted er Contract
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reviewing the drawings. thoroughly it is the Contractor's
walk and the heads shall be o -u models as
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Representative, it shall be hermetically sealed and placed
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WATERING: When the it has been
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within four hours after mtxin will be expected and removed
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Documents, Hold a preliminary review to determine the condition of the work
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res to car with the Own R r
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indicated on the drawings.
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in the cont oiler box.
about
of its depth water shall be poured about the roots. Air
from the. project at the Contractor's expense.
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any questions the Contractor may have regarding the
7. Where coli er or other dimensions of an lent materials
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octets shall be ell inoted and backfill continued until the
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method of construction, uantities, or uaht of materials
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2. Shrub s ra heads adjacent to buildin fences, or
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are omitted from the plant list, it shall be understood
backfill is brought to grade level.
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PROTECTION: S ecial care should be exercised b the
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b. Data of Review: Submit o written re uest to the Agency's Authorized
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included called out. the m cannot contact the
similar structures shall be installed 1 1/2 away from the
VL CLEAN-UP:
that hese loot materials shall be normal stock for the
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Contractor in preventing any of the slurry being sprayed inside
Re resentative at lease five (5) working days prior to anticipated date of
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Owners Re resentative the Contractor must ua if his b
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COMPACTING: Backfill shall not be compacted around the
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any reservoir basin or onto dra nage ditches and channels
or acce t the inter retation of the Owner's Re resentative
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rade. No ri id risers
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f inst do o e 'o s
A. SCOPE AND FREQUENCY:. Ater i al a i n ratan
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roots or bel o t e p ant du mg or afte plat g Th
which ma im ede the free flow of rain or irri ation water.
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on the uestionable areas as the develo durin construction,
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ve been c m le ed 'emove all trash excess soil and
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8. Plant material shall be symmetrical, typical for variety
backfill on which the plant ball rests shall be lightly compacted.
Any slurry spilled into restricted areas shall be cleaned
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C. of the Ninet 90) D Maintenance Period: The date which the
r bbl h fr m o ert . All scars ruts or other marks
u s o pr p y
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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J. SAMPLES: The Owner's a resentative reserves the ri ht to
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3. All irri at on h a v o bl m
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SETTLEMENT: Plants be to the
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eke and anal ze Sam les of materials for conformi to
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detailed.
the ground left. in a neat and orderly condition
throughout the site. The Contractor shall pick up all
which settle shall raised
required level or replaced at the option of the Contractor.
Acceptance to the Con#rector. By this date, all plant materials shall be
planted all areas requiring hydroseeded lawns shall be completed.
specifications at any time. The Contractor shall fumish
thrash resulting from his work no less than each Friday
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
t b nee s Rf resentative. Re'e to
samples upon reques y the Ow p J c d
4. Install all irri ation heads er details,
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before leavin the site, once a week and or the last
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supplied if complying in all other respects and at no
applied and allowed' to set for one day, the slops shall be
materials shall be immediately removed from the site and
working day of each week. All trash shall be removed
additional cost to the Owner, u on a roval of the
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STAKING: Stakes shall be driven to sufficient de th to hold
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then be irri ated, There is no set irri otion re uirements in
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3.08 PRE -FINAL AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE
replaced at the Contractors expense. The cost of testing
completely from the site.
Owner's Re resentative.
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the tree rigid, Trees shall be supported by at least two tixs
gallons per minute. Duration of time and number of gallons
materials not meeting specifications shall be paid by the
F. IRRIGATION HEAD ADJUSTMENTS:
see details
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to be applied will vary from day to day and system to system
A. Conditions for Pre -Final Acce tance of Work at End of Maintenance Period:
Contractor.
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depending on the rate of growth and climatic conditions
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The Irri ation Contractor shall flush and adjust all irri ation
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VII. GUARANTEE:
10. All plant materials must have been previously inspected
at the nursery by the. County Hofticulturgl Department
encountered. As a rule of thumb, the soil surface must be
1. Each shall be alive and thriving, showing signs of and no
K. PRE -CONSTRUCTION. CONFERENCE: Schedule epee -construction
heads for optimum performance and to prevent overspray onto
and shall be sub ect to acce lance as to uali b Y
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PRUNING: Limbs, branches, canes and runners which re uira
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trimming shall be removed to leave a clean cut flush wdh
ke t moist at aN times, articular) durin the seadin
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germination period (approximately 30 days).
plant growth
si ns of stress disease or an other.
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melting with the Owners Representative et 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.
the tru k runin onl as directed b the Owner's
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days before beginning work. The purpose of this conference
selecting the best degree of arc to fit existing sits situations,
by the Contractor as th materials and workmanship,
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A loots not meetin these conditions shall be re laced and a Ninet
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11. Substitutions will be ermitted onl as ndicated or i
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RESEEDING: All bare s ots shall be reseeded sodded if
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90 Da Maintenance Period commenced for such
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the work,. administrative procedures during construction and
equipment.
period of one (qi) year following the date of final
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hydroseed is turf mix), by the Contractor within 45 days days
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ro ect work schedule.
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acceptance. of the work. If, within one 1 ear from
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proof is submitted that any plant specified is not
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PLANTING BEGS: Planting beds shall be edged and cultivated
providing the lack of cover growth or mulch is not due to
date of com letion, settlin occurs, and adjustments in
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available, a proposal will be considered for the use of
to the line separating areas shown. Beds shall be brought
inadequate irrigation or erosion caused by excessive watering
3. Lawn areas shall not be 100% weed free unless otherwise a roved b
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G, CLOSING OF UNINSPECTED WORK:
pipes, valves, and irrigation heads, sod, irrigation devices,
the nearest a uivalent size or varlet with an a uitable
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to a smooth even surface conforming to established grades
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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.
IRRIGATION SPECIFICATIONS
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The Contractor shall not allow or cause any of his wo k to be
it has been Inspected, tested
avin to the ro er leve! of the rmanent rades the
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XIV. REPLACEMENTS:
4. Lawn areas shall have 100% germination and establishment of turf.
covered or enclosed until and
as part of work under shall
12. Quantities shown on the call outs on the Planting Plan
approved by the authorized Owners Representative. Should
make all adjustments without extra cost of the Owner,
are for the convenience of the Contractor only.
IX. GROUND
COVER AREAS:
B. Corrective Work:
SCOPE OF WORK:
any of his work be enclosed or covered before such
including the complete restoration of all damaged
Quantities drawn on the Ian whether b circles, dots or
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GENERAL: The Contractor shall immediately replace any and
inspection and test, hs shall uncover the work at his own
planting, paving or other improvements o£ any kind,
triangles) are the final authority and shall be furnished
A.
REFERENCf: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII, for finish grading,
all materials which for any reason die or are damaged while
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 Owner's Representative shall
weed control, and soil preparation.
under the Contractor's care. Replacements shall be made
Agency's Authorized Representative shall be performed within ten (10)
The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools; machinery, and
he shall make all repairs with like materials necessary to
B• RESPONSIBILITY: Should an o rational difficulties in
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have the final authorit as to location of all lant material,
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with plant of like kind and size in the same manner as
calendar days after the Pre -F nal Review.
processes necessary to install a complete irrigation system
restore all his work and that of other Contractors to its
connection with the irri ation s stem within the specified
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B.
SOIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil these specifications
specified for the original planting (see guarantee XV I -D"
as shown on the drawings and/or specified herin. When
original condition.
uarantee eriod which is in the o inion of the Owner's
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D. SEED MATERIALS:
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and the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan.
for definition of death and re lacement .
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2: Perform corrective work and materials replacement accordance
completed the irrigation system shall be a 100% coverage
Representative due to inferior material and/or workman-
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with the Drawings and Specifications and shall be mode by the
system in total functioning manner.
H. BACKFILLING:
ship; said difficulties shall be immediately corrected by
XV. CLEAN-UP:
Contractor at no cost to the Agency.
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
II. GENERAL PRQUIREMENTS;
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.
A.
GENERAL: After all installation operations hove been completed,
3, After corrective work is completed, the Contractor shall again request
system has been inspected and approved oy the Owners.
including any and all other damage caused by such
all trash, excess soil, empty plant containers. and rubbsh
a Pre -final Review for Pre -Final Acce lance as outlined above.
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A. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions are
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defects.
2, Seed shall be mixed b t
y hs dealer and furnished with the
D.
PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Plantin its for round cover
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shall be removed from the property. All scars, ruts or other
approximated.. Before proceeding with any work, the
dealer's uarantee statement of Com osition and
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shall be 4" x 4" or ads uate to acce t lant material from
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marks i the area caused b t is work shall be re aired and
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in ai t enc of all la dsc ed .areas until su h time as all
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Contractor shall carefully check and verify all dimensions.
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C. INSTRUCTIONS: After the irrigation system has been
ercenta a of writ which shall be furnished to the
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flats or 4" ots without crushin or deformin the rootball.
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the ground left in a neat and orderly condition throughout
corrective measures have been completed and accepted by the Agency s
Spacing of irrigation heads, locations of valves and backflow
2. Trenches sh li backfilled with a minimum of of
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completed and the connections made, the Contractor
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Owners Representative. Seed tags shall be delivered to
Place 1 2 is .Tri - C Endo 120 fertili er tablet in each
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the site. Contractor shall pick up all trash resulting from this
Authorized Representative,
preventers, and roposed P.O.C. shall be os indicated on the
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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
drawings. Any deviation from the plans must have the
clods s rocks. The rContract excavated dirt can be
used as backfill. The Contractor shall not place
o r tion and malate once of the s stem.
pea n y
r st k' ea wee . All trash shall
week and/o the la war mg day ch k
C. Final Acce tante: Final a rov and a ex lance of the work ill a iven
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approval of the Owners Representative.
detrimental subsoil or rocks in the top 6" of backfilh
E. STAKES: All stakes shall be per details.
E.
SPACING: Plant according to spacing and in areas indicated on
be removed com letel from the site.
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when the following conditions, as determined by the Agency s Authorized
on
win s. oil shall be firm) to ed arou d eat lant
the dra g S y mp n h p
Representative hove been met:
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B. VERIFICATION OF FINISH GRADE. he Cantracto shall Hsps t
the finish the
3. If settlement occurs and adjustments in pipe, valves,
PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS
IV, OBSTRUCTIONS BELOW GROUND:
and the excess soil removed from the crown.
B.
TOP SOIL: Excess to soil shall be removed from the site.
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site and check all grades within work area
irrigation heads, or any other irrigation device, necessary
1. At completion of the ninety (90) day maintenance period, and when one
to ensure the ro er soil covers a .ass ecified of the
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to bring the system to proper working order. The
A. CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY: the Oontractar is responsible
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WATERING: Each section of round cover shall be #mined ate
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C.
NEATNESS: Leave the sidewalks and street in a neat and
hundred (100) percent germination and plant establishment is obtained.
irrigation system pipes.
Contractor shall, as a art of his work under this
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I. SCOPE OF WORK:
for verifying the location of all utility lines and other
watered upon completion of planting, and thereafter as
clean condition at the end of each workin da
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contract make all the necessary adjustments without extra
underground obstructions so that proper precautions may tie
re uired.
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2. All planting areas shall be weed free unless otherwise approved by the
C. WATER SUPPLY: The Contractor shall verify and be
cost to the Owner.
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Furnish all labor materials and a ui meat neon
taken not to disturb or damage such improvements. In the
D.
REMOVAL OF TAGS: Remove all to s labels, nurse stakes
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A enc 's Authorized Re resentative.
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familiar with the source of water su I to the irri ation
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and install matsrials as shown on the drawings
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event of a conflict between such lines and ant orations
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SPACING FROM EDGE: The first row of round cover should
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and ties from all plants unless otherwise directed, and only
system as indicated on the drawings.
I. AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER AND VALVES:
provide plant
or as specified herein.
the Contractor shall promptly notify the Owner's Representative,
always be within 8" of the edge of planting area and triangular
at the end of all installations.
3, After final ins cotton and acce tants b the A enc 's Authorized
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who shall arrange for the relocation of one or the other.
spaced.
Representative.
D. PERMITS AND FEES: The Contractor shall a I and a
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1. A Ill volt electrical power outlet the controller
6. Work included in this section (items included but not limited
Failing to follow this procedure, the Contractor shall at his
own expense make any and all repairs for damages resulting
XVI. PROTECT ON:
for all necessary permits required in the pursuit of his
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shall be rovided b others. Provided the Landsca
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from his work.
X. SEASONAL
COLOR:
4. The Agency's Authorized Representative reserves the option to extend
work as re uired b the overnin codes,
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Contractor has not included the electrical connection
A.
GENERAL: At all times during construction, adequate protection
the maintenance period beyond (90) days specified,. if they determined
in his scope of work) the Irrigation Contractor shall be
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;
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
i. Grade, including mounding, molding and shaping surface
weed control, and soil preparation.
until final acceptance by the Owner's Representative.
Documents.
sfiall be held responsible for the care and preservation
the controller.
of all planting areas as indicated including the removal
of all existin buildin s and structures on the ro ert
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of existing vegetation unless otherwise specified.
A, TiLLING: Till all lantin areas ass ecified herein.
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5, Approval and acce lance for o eration and maintenance will be iven in
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and adjacent premises and contiguous property. Any part
2. All wire from the controller to electric control valves
B.
SOIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil as per these specifications
the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan.
B.
RfSPONSIBILITYr the Contractor stroll be held responsible for
the buildings
writing by the Agency s Authorized Representative.
of these properties injured, damaged or disturbed
shall be solid co er U.F. 94-600 volt direct burial,
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2. Pre are and till soil in lantin areas includin furnishin
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B. UNIFORM GRADE: After tilling, all areas shall be brought to
and
care and preservation of all existing and
structures the property and adjacent premises. Any part
because of his work shall be repaired, replaced or cleared
Use whits for common, black for lawn and
all amendments as specified. Note that amendments
uniform grade by floating or hand raking.
of them injured, damaged of disturbed because of his wo k
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b the Contractor at his ex ense.
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shrub systems and red for moisture sensors; common
indicated on the drawings (unless otherwise specified)
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C.
GRADING: Areas shall be raked and floated smooth to provide
shall be repaired, replaced or cleaned by the Contractor at
3.09 WARRANTY PER10D AND REPLACEMENTS OF PLANT MATERIALS
control wire. Install in common trench with main line
are for bid purposes only. Actual soil amendments will
q true and uniform surface.
his ex ense.
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F. REVIEW OF DRAWINGS: It is the Contractor's responsibility
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
application of soil amendments shall be 1 below top of
A. Soecific Requirements: Refer to the following sections:
to review irrigation drawings and note any areas ha
main line i e. Provide minimum 18" covers a
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concrete walks and curb grades and 6' below finish floor
D.
QUALITY OF PLANTS: Plants shall be healthy annual plant
XVII. GUARANTEE:
believes additional heads or valves are required prior
3. Furnish and lant all lant materials as indicated in the
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of building or as noted by spot elevations.
material in bloom in the size indicated on the drawings,
1. Lawns and Grasses- Section 02930
to submittin a bid. If no char es are submitted, the
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3. Wire connections shall be made with "Scotch -Lok" wire
drawings and specifications.
Contractor is responsible for full coverage of equipment
connector sealin acks 3576 or S ears Dri-s lice°
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E.
LAT ITS AND FERTILIZER: Each leaf it for seasonal color
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A.
SHRUBS: All shrubs shall be uaranteed as to growth and
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2. Trees, Shrubs, and Ground Covers- Section 02950
as necessary at the Contractor's expense:
with sealant DS 300 or approved equal.
4. Perform all as required.
D. SLOPE FROM BUILDINGS: soil areas adjacent to buildings shall
shall be 6" x 6", or adequate to accept material in the
health for a period of ninety days after completion of the
pruning
slope away from the building at 2% minimum for 10 feet and
required size, with one teaspoon of bone meal mixed into the
specified maintenance period and/or final acceptance by the
G. GOVERNING REGULATION: All local, municipal and state
4. There shall be a control wire from each control valve
shall continue or slope at a minimum of 1% until water drains
to street or storm system.
backfill mix (shrub backfill mix should be used, not the
Owner or Owner's Representative.
laws, rules and regulations governing or relating to
running to the controller; and each control valve shall
5, Stets and tie all plant materials as specified.
Agriform plant tablets).
any portion of this work and hereby incorporated into
be connected to the common ground wire.
B.
TREES: Trees shall be guaranteed to live and grow in an
and made part of these specifications, and their
6. Provide for the maintenance of the lanting until
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E. ROCKS OR CLODS: No rocks or clods over 3/4" in diameter
F.
SPACING: Plant at spacing and in areas indicated on the
acceptable upright position for one (1) year after the specified
rovisi ns shall carried out b the Irri ation Contractor..
p o be y g
acceptance of the job by the Owners Representative.
shall be on to of re area lantin beds.
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drawings. Soil shall be firmly tamped around each plant,
maintenance eriod and or final acce tante b the Owner or
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5: All electrical work shall comply with the applicable codes,
and the excess soil removed from the crown.
Owner's Representative. The Owner must provide adequate
H. DIAGRAMMATIC DESIGN: The desi n is die rammatic. All
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7. Dispose of all debris and surplus materials.
VI. WEED CONTROL:
maintenance to ensure the extended guarantee on trees.
pipe, valves, etc., shown within paved areas are for
6. Install all valves er details and manufactures
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WATERING: Each section of seasonal color shall be immediately
desi n clarifications onl and sfiall be installed in
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recommendations.
8. Clean -u
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%
planted areas where possible. Never install the backflow
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existing weed seeds before preparing areas for planting,
required.
of their original leaves shall be replaced.
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.
SPACING FROM EDGE: the first row of seasonal color should
be always within 6' of the edge of the planting area.
written notificaton by the Owner or Owner's Representative,
installed in accordance with the techniques and
specifications set forth by each respective manufacturer.
in compliance with installation and operating instructions
90. Maintenance.
shall remove and re lace all uaranteed lant materials which
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far any reason foil to meet the requirements of this guarantee.
these manufacturers
All pertinent descriptive literature tions
enclosed with the moisture sensor and included with
B. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: For additional weed killing refer
to Plantin Notes on the Plantin Plan.
XI, SOD
LAWN MATERIALS AND PLANT NG (IF APPLCABLE):
Replacement shall made with plant material as indicated or
to
become a part of these specifications after baying been approved
these special instructions
II. VERIFICATION OF SITE CONDITIONS:
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s ecified from the ori mal lantin and all such re lacement
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by the authorized Owners Representative. Such installation
A.
REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, 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 sotl preparation.
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 be rolled
sensors. All sensors are to be wired in parallel (see wire
shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense.
Representative. If no soil report is submitted it will be
lightly and watered to a depth of 6 the day prior to
J. SITE PROBLEMS: The Irrigation Contractor shall not
color note above).
assumed that amendments were not added and the Landsca �
planting. If any air pockets are found, the area shall be
regraded as necessary. Lightly water the area to be
A.
SCOPE: After all work indicated on the drawings or herein
specified has been completed, inspected, and approved by the
willful) install the irri ation s stem as indica{ed on
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B• SUB -SURFACE DRAINAGE OR SOIL CONDITIONS: Should sub-
Contractor will be requested to give a credit for soil
planted just prior ko planting.
Owner Owner's Representative, the Contractor shall maintain
the drawings when it is obvious in the field that there
3. Ametek 6" extension boxes Na. 10-170-003 covered by
surface drainage or soil conditions be encountered whicfi
preparation.
all planted areas by means of continuous watering (including
to
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,
monitorng and adjucting irrigation schedule), weeding, rolling,
discre ancies in the area dimensions until such conditions
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the Contractor shall notif the Owner's Re resentative in
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B. COMPACTED AREAS: Soil areas tna{ are compacted to more
C.
QUALITY: Sod shall be #1 Grade, machine cut at uniform
mowing, spraying, reseeding, edging and/or any other
are brought 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
thickness of 5/8 excluding top growth and thatch, weed
operations necessary for their care and upkeep for a period of
4. I wi in connections at v Ive locations shall be water -
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costo orrection. If t e Cont ctor fails to notif the
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free and shall be no less than ei ht months nor more than
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III. MATERIALS:
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Owners Re resentative of such conditions, he shall be
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be defined by the Owners Representative and be billed as an
sixteen months old.
period, all plant materials shall be in a healthy, growing
responsible for plant material under the guarantee clause of
extra if the unit price is quoted in the bid.
condition.
Irrigation materials and equipment shall be of type, size and
the specifications.
D.
TIMING: Installation shall take lace within 24 hours after
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location as noted and indicated on the drawings. Unless
ermission to chane is ranted from the Owners Re resentative;
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to be in No deviations
5. One service unt will be purchased to properly prepare and
service the moisture sensor. The service unit along with all
rinted o eratin instructions are to furnished to the
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C, DIMENSIONS: All. scaled dimensions are approximate. Before
with any work, the Contractor shall carefully check
C. METHOD OF MIXING: If the slo a is under 2 to 1, the soil
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re eration materials should be broadcast uniform) over all
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harvestin g'
B.
WEED CONTROL; All lanted areas shall be ke t free of debris
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and shall be weeded at not more that seven 7 da
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materials are new and perfect condition.
Owner by the Contractor at final inspection.
proceeding
landsca a areas and worked to a de th of 6' b rototiller or
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INSTALLATION: Sod shall be laid in a eta Bred attem, with
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intervals. Areas that do not have a re -liner eat weed killer
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from the specifications shall be allowed. The decision of the
and verify all dimensions and quantities, and shall immediately
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
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Owner's Representative sfiall be final in determination of the
inform the Owners 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
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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 sot)
upward. On slopes, pin the sod down with wooden pe s. No
C.
FERTILIZING: All areas shall receive a fertilizer
IV. INSTALLATION:
a roval to do sob the Owners Re resentative.
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amendment bid mix refer to the Planting Notes on the
metal staples will be allowed. No sod of less than 18 in
planted
application of 20 pounds oer 1,000 square feet of Gro -Power
A. EXCAVATION:
7. Spector depth and placement information tI augment
Moisture Sensor Installation and Operation Instruction,
III. SOIL AMENDMENTS:
Plant(ng Plan.
length will be allowed.
45 days following the beginning of maintenance. Water in
is to be provided by the Specified Manufacturer.
tharou hl after a lit
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1. The Contractor shall verify locations of all
D. EXTRANEOUS MATERIALS: In additional to the work specified
F.
JOINTS: Adjoin the sections of sod firmly together if air
electing subsurface utilities (mechanical and
1. Nitrogen stabilized redwood sawdust shall be 100%
v t e Con r ctor shall emove all extr neous materials that
abo e h t a r a
spaces occur between sections of sod they must be filled
D.
CONDITION OF SITE: During the maintenance period, keep the
electrical) prior to excavation. Any ufilities, A.C.
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.
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.
Owners 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.
T IE S Pi A P@ S
Landscape Architecture
and Planning
3190 B2 Airport Loop Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Richard Polhamus, License CA -#2782
(949) 644-9370 (714) 210-3140 FAA
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DATE 4/13/17
JOB * 16-026
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