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GENERAL CONDITIONS
2. Trenches for pipe shall be cut to required grade line
true
V. DRAWINGS OF RECORD (AS -GUILTS):
2. Soil sulfur shall be standard commercial grade.
E.
DELIVERY SLIPS: Supply delivery slips from the supplier for
G.
ROLLING: Roll sod with an ade uatel wei hted roller to
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XIX. FINAL. CONSTRUCTION AND FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION:
A. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Shall consist of specifications
at. a gradient to provide uniform support for the
the soil amendments to the site. Bulk loads from the
smooth out the sod bed..
and its eneral conditions and the drawin s. The intent
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length of the pipe.
A. GENERAL:
3. Soil Conditioner -Tri-C Enterprises - 1(800) 927-3311
Contractors yard will not be accepted. Supply empty bags for
of these documents is to include all labor, materials,
or (fax) (909) 590-3301.
fertilizer to the Superintendent of the job and the Owner's
A. FINAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION:
and services necessary for the proper execution on the -
3. Depth of trenches shall be sufficient to a
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PROTECTION OF EDGES: Regrade to. protect the edges from
work. The documents are to be considered as one.
provide
minimum cover above the to of the i e as noted on
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The Contractor shall rovi
p de and keep up to date, in
4. Bone meal 2-22-0 shall be manufactured by Kellogg
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drying if mowing edge is not used.
When all landscape improvements have been installed in
Whatever is called for by any parts shall be as binding
if for
the drawings.
accordance with this section, a complete set of record
as -built" black line ozolid be
Supply, Wilmington, CA
VIII. SHRUB
AND TREE PLANTING:
accordance with the lans and s ecifications, the
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as called. all parts.
prints which shall corrected
daily and show every change from the original drawings and
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WATERING: After installation sod must be kept thoroughly
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Contractor shall notif the Owners Re resentative and
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B. JOINING PIPE:
s ecifications and the exact "as -built" locations, sizes and
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5. Azalea organic planter mix #103 shall be manufactured
A.
CORRELATION: Trees and shrubs shall not be until
watered to a de th of6". No foot traffic shall be allowed
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for 2 to 3 from the
request. "Final Construction" inspection. If the Owner's
B. VERIFICATION: The Contractor shall verify measurements
kinds of e ui ment. Prints for this ur ose ma be obtained
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by Bandini Fertilizer.
planted
all operations in conjunction with the installation of the
weeks date of installation.
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Representative determines the work to be substantially
on the drawings before beginning work. In case of error
from the Owner. This set of drawin s shall be ke t on the.
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irrigation system have been completed, final grades have been
complete and in conformance with plans and specifications,
or discre anc in the drawin s ors ecifications or in
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- 1. The Contractor is res onsible to be familiar with the
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site and shall be used only as a record set. These drawings
6. Ph Acidall shall 6 by Kellogg Supply,
established and the lantin beds ro erl re aired b
J.
INSPECTION BY SUPPLIER: If there are any questions regarding
the Contractor will be advised that the basic ninety (90)
the. work of others affecting his work., he shall notify
methods of assembling, joinin and instaleen the various
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shall also serve as work progress sheets and the Contractor
e manufactured
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the ualit of sod installation a re resentative of the su lier
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day maintenance period is started.
the Owners Representative immediately. The Contractor
types of pipes to be used. He will adhere in strict
shall make neat and legible notations thereon daily, as the
Wilmington, CA.
cultivation and fertilization as covered in these specifications.
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shall be .requested to inspect the installation and the
shall be held responsible for any damages or loss due to -
accordance with the manufacturers recommended
work proceeds, showing the work as actually installed. These
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Contractor shall call out the supplier's representative.
1. In order to be substantial com lets at least the
his failure to observe these instructions.
procedures.
drawin s shall be available at the times for ins ection and
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_ shall manufactured by Kaibab Forest Products.
B.
PLANTING TIME: No planting shall take place during extremely
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shall be kept in a location designated by the Owner's
hot, dry, windy or freezing weather
XII. SEED
LAWN PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE):
allowing must have been finished.
C. MATERIALS, MACHINERY, EMPLOYEES: Except as otherwise
2. PVC pipe shall not be threaded and all transition from PVC
Rospresentative.
8. Commercial fertilizer shall be Best. Products of approved
noted, the Contractor shall provide and .pay for all
to metal piping shall be by PVC male threaded adapter
equal.
C.
LOCATIONS: Relative position of all plants and trees is subject
a. All fine grading, including elimination of low
materials, labor, tools, and other items necessary and
fittings.
B. REQUIRED NOTATIONS:
9. Mycorrhizal inoculum -. Tri-C Enterprises, 1 (800)
to approval of the Owner's Representative and they shall, if
A.
REFERENCE: Refer to Para ra h V,. VI, VII, for finish g,
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incidental to the completion of his work.
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necessary, be relocated at his direction as part of this
weed control, and soil preparation.
b. A complete and operable irrigation system.
0. BACKFLOW PREVENTER: The backflow prevention device
1. The Contractor shall dimension from two 2 ermanent
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contract. Trees shall normally be located a minimum of 5'
from buildings, site amenities and walkways.
B.
PREPARATION: Cultivate to o. depth of below finish
c. Installation of all plant materials.
d. Seeding of all seeded areas.
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
B.
TOP SOIL:
grade,
remove stones, foreign in
of any kind and extraneous
an adequate survey of the property. The Contractor
for
health codes. In the event of any conflict on the device
intersections, etc., the location of the following items:
growth
matter, and grade to remove ridges and de ressions so that
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2. Minor ick-u items ma be. com leted durin the
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shall obtain and pay all permits and comply with all
or the installation methods, the Owner's Representative
1. To soil consists of a fertile., friable natural loam of
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D.
DISTRIBUTION: No more plants shall be distributed about the
areas after settlement will conform to the finish Roll
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basic maintenance These items will be
laws and ordinances bearing on the operation or conduct
shall be notified PRIOR TO BID OPENING.
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uniform quality, free from subsoil, stiff clay,. hard clods,
landscape area that can be planted grid watered on the
grade.
and rake li htl until the surface is smooth, friable and of
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period.
determined Minor sole) b the Owners
of the work as drawn and specified. If the Contractor
observes that a variance exists therewith he shall
a. valves
b. The routin of the irri lines
hard an, sod, artiall disinte rated debris, or other
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same day.
uniform fine texture.
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Representative.
promptly notify the Owners Representative in writing
D. TESTS:
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c. Connection to the existing water lines
undesirable materials.
and any necessary changes shall be adjusted as provided
d. Irrigation control valves
E.
CONTAINER REMOVAL: Plant containers shall be removed when
tfieplants. Container may be split on both sides,
C.
SOWING: Sow lawn seed in the area designated on the
B. FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION: At the end of the
in the contract for chap es in the work.
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1. All main lines and lateral lines which have glued joints
2.. To soil shall not contain obnoxious weeds, such as
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planting
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drawings at the rate as designated on the Planting Plans.
maintenance period and when the ground cover and turf
under paving in the system shall be capped and
e. Quick Coupling valves
morning glory, sorel, oxalis, spurge, annual pod,
however, without use of axe or spade. containers. shall be.
Sow the lawn in two directions.
have established and all pick-up items have been completed,
E. PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSON: The
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pressure tested at 150 PSI.
f. Controller Rain -check locations
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nut ross or bermuda ross.
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removed from the site.
the Contractor shall re uest a final maintenance inspection.
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Contractor shall ode uatel rotect the work, adjacent
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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
ro ert and the ublic, and shall be res onsible for
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2. Pressure shall be sustained' in the lines for not less than
C.
PLANT MATERIALS:
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PLANTING PITS: All tree and shrub its shall have a diameter
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dressing with a mechanical spreader, roll with a 200 lbs.
at the final ins ection that work is or is not satisfacto
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any damages or injury due to his act.
two (2) hours. If leaks develop, the joints shall be
Z. The drawing shall show approved subsitutions of sizes,
of at least twice the diameter of the root ball. Pit depths
be
roller and water with a fine spray.
re laced and t tes e e t
P he t r a ed until the entire s stem
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1. Plant names in the Plant List conform to "'Standardized
shall a minimum 12" deeper than the root ball for trees
and 8'" deeper than the root ball for shrubs or as
1. If the work is satisfactory, the basic maintenance
F. CHANGES IN THE WORK: Tne Owner may order changes in
is watertight.
Plant Names" b American Joint Committee of
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Planting details.
XIII. HYDROSEEDING
SPECIFCATIONS (IF APPLICABLE):
period will end on the date of the final inspection
the work, and the contract sum being adjusted accordingly.
C. DELIVERY OF DRAWINGS OF RECORD:
Horticultural Nomenclature, exce t in cases not covered
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as directed by the Owners Representative.
AII such orders and adjustments plus claims by the
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3. Test shall be observed and a roved h the Owners
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therein. In these instances the established custom of
the in followed.
G.
PLACING: Plants shall be placed and held during backfill in
A.
GENERAL: The hydromulch shall be applied in the form of
Contractor for extras must be made i w
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Representative prior to backfill.
On or before. the date of final inspection, the Contractor
nurse trade
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an upright position in the center of the pit. Plants shall
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slurry consisting of wood cellulose fiber, seed,. chemical
2. If the work is unsatisfactory the basic maintenance
executing the work involved.
shall deliver the corrected and complete blacklines to the
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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
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 g shall form
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Owner until the work has been completed, inspected,
G. CORRECTION OF WORK: The Contractor shall re -execute
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before planting has be un), the Contractor, in the
the Contractor of the res onsibilit of furnishin re wired
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disease and weeds, insect pests of their eggs and shall
out. Inured roots shall be runed.
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a blotter like round cover im re noted uniform) with seed
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and a roved b the Owners Re resentative.
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an work that falls to conform to the re uirements of
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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
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and fertilizer and shall allow the absor tion of moisture and
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the contract and shall remedy defects due to faulty
covers e of water afforded to the lawn and lantin .areas
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container, but not to the olnt of bein root bound.
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BArogen Plant psawdusfill soil shall consist of 1 port
rainfall to percolate to the underlying soil.
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C. FAILURE TO PASS INSPECTION: If the work fails to ass
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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
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final inspection, any subsequent inspections must be
Owners Representative fora period of ninety (90) days
all materials and perform all work required to correct
3. Plants shall not be pruned prior Yo delivery except as
be thoroughly mixed before lacement. In addition to
B.
EQUIPMENT: H draulic e ui merit used for the a licatio o
rescheduled as per above, and will be charged to the
from the date of completion of the contract.
any inadequacies of coverage.
authorized by the Owners Representative. In no case
backfill, Tri - C CMyco Packs 7 gm. tablets shall be added to
the fertilizer, seed, and slurry of prepared wood pal shall be
Contractor the prevailing hourly rate of the Owner's
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1. As built drawings shall be received and approved by
tharOwner's Representative. prior to controller
shall trees be topped.
plant pits at the following rates:
of the "super hydro -seeder" type as approved b y the Owner's
of the Owners Representative.
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H. LANDSCAPE COORDINATOR STATUS: The. Landscape
5. The Contractor shall inform the Owner's Representative
preparing
Representative.
Coordinator acts as the. authorized representative of the
of any deviations from the .plan required by wind, planting,
4. AII plant materials shall be subject to approval of size,
1 pok per 1 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
authority to accept or reject materials or workmanship
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2. Provide one controller chart for each controller supplied.
Re resentative.
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6 paks per 15 anon container
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visible coat by using the color of the wood os a
and to make minor changes in the work not involving extra
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10 paks per 24' box
green pulp
guide.' The slurry shall applied in a sweeping motion
cost. will also interpret the meaning of the contract
documents and may stop the work if necessary to ensure
E. IRRIGATION HEAD INSTALLATION:
3. The chart shall be a reduced drawing of the actual
5. The nei ht and s read of all )ant materials shall be
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t2 paks per 30" box
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arched stream so as to fall like rain allowing the wood fibers
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its proper execution.
as -built system, using a different color to indicate the
measured with branches in their normal osition.
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16 paks per 36" box
to build on each other until a good coat is achieved and the
area of coverage for each station.
18 paks per 42" box
material is spread at the required rate per acre.
CITY OF FONTANA STANDARDS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
1. Shrub and ground cover spray heads adjacent to curbs
20 paks per 48" box and those box sizes which are larger
SPECIFICATION FOR ALL C.F.D. AREA
I. CLARIFICATION OF DRAWINGS BEFORE BIDDING: After
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
reviewing the drawings thoroughly it is the Contractor's
walk and the heads shall be pop-up models as
4. When the chart is completed and approved by the Owner's.
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TIME LIMIT: AII slurry mixture which has not been applied
responsibility to clarify with the Owner's Representative
indicated on the drawin s.
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Representative, it shall be hermetically sealed and placed
I.
WATERING: When the pit has been backfilled to three quarters
within four hours after mixin will be rejected and removed
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3.07 THE NINETY 90 DAY MAINTENANCE PERIOD
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any questions. the Contractor may have regarding the
in the controller box.
of its depth water shall be poured about the roots. Air
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7. Where caliper or other dimensions of any plant materials
pockets shall be eliminated and backfill continued until the
method of construction, quantities, or quality of materials
2. Shrub spray heads adjacent to building, fences, or
are omitted from the plant list, it shall be understood
backfill is brought to grade level.
A. Preliminary Review: As soon as all plantings are completed per Contract
included or called out. If the Contractor cannot contact the
similar structures shall be installed 1 1/2" away from the
VI. CLEAN-UP:
that these plant materials shall be normal stock for the
E,
PROTECTION: Special. care should be exercised. by the
Documents, Hold a preliminary review to determine the condition of the work
Owner's Representative, the Contractor must qualify his bid
structure and the nozzle shall be 2 1/2" minimum above finish
type listed.
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Contractor in preventing any of the slurry being sprayed inside
or accept the interpretation of the Owners Representative
grade, No ri id risers
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A. SCOPE AND FREQUENCY: After installation operations
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COMPACTING: Backfill shall not be compacted around the
any reservoirbasin or onto drainage. ditches and channels
on the questionable areas as they develop during construction.
Bove been completed, remove all trash, excess soil and
roots or ball of the lant durin or after lantin The
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which ma y impede the free flow of rain or be clean water.
b. Date of Review:. Submit a written re west the A enc Authorized
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rubbish from property. AII scars, ruts, air other marks
8. Plant material shall be s mmetrical, t real for variet
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backfill on which the )ant ball rests shall be li htl com acted.
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An slum s filled into restricted areas shall be cleaned u at
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Representative of lease five (5) working days ri to anticipated date
J. SAMPLES: The Owner's Representative reserves the right. to
3. All irri ation heads are to Have double swin Dints as
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in the area caused by this work shall be repaired and
and species, and shall conform to measurements specified
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in the Plant List/Legend.
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the Contractor's expense to the satisfaction of the Owner or
prior at of
review.
take and analyze samples of materials for conformity to
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detailed.
the round left in a neat and order) condition
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SETTLEMENT: Plants which settle shall be raised to the
Owner's Representative.
specifications at any time. The Contractor shall furnish
throughout the site. The Contractor shall pick up all
required level or replaced at the option of the Contractor.
C.. Beginning of the Ninety (90) Day Maintenance Period: The date on which the
samples upon request by the Owner's Representative. Rejected
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.
MAINTENANCEAND IRRIGATION: Once the slurry mulch has been
A enc 's Authorized Re resentative issues a letter of Prelimina leted.
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materials shall be immediate) removed from the site and
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4. Install all irrigation heads per details.
before leaving the site, once a week and or the last
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supplied if complying in all other respects and at no
a lied and allowed to. set for one do the sloe shall be
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Acceptance to the Contractor. this date, all plant materials shall be
replaced at the Contractor's expense. The cost of testing
working day of each week. AII trash shall be removed
additional cost to the Owner, upon approval of the
L.
STAKING Stakes shall be drivento sufficient de to hold
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then be irrigated. There is no set irrigation requirements in
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)anted all areas re uirin h droseeded lawns shall be cam leted.
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materials not meeting specifications shall be paid by the
F. IRRIGATION HEAD ADJUSTMENTS:
completely from the site.
Owners Representative.
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the. tree rigid. Trees shall be supported by at least two ties
gallons per minute. Duration of time and number of gallons
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Contractor.
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(see details).
to be applied will vary from day to day and system to system
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
de endin on the rate of rowth and climatic conditions
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3:08 PRE -FINAL AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE
K. PRE -CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: Schedule a pre -construction
heads for optimum performance and to prevent onto
at the nursery by the County Horticultural Department
M.
PRUNING: Limbs, branches, canes and runners which re uire
encountered. As a. rule of thumb, the soil surface must be
ke t moist at all times, articular) durin the seedin
meeting with the Owners Representative at least seven 7 -
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walks and buildin s as much as ossible. This shall include
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A. SCO PE: The entire irrigation system shall be guaranteed
and shall be subject to acceptance as to quality 6y
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trimming shall be removed to leave a clean cut flush with
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germination (approximately 30 days).
- A. Conditions for Pre -Final Acceptance of Work at End of Maintenance Period:
days before beginning work. The purpose Of this conference
selecting the best degree of arc to fit existing site situations.
by the Contractor as th materials and workmanship,
the Owner's Re resentative.
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the trunk. (pruning only as directed by the Owners
period
is to review any questions the Contractor may have regarding,
This also includes using the appropriate radius reduction
including settlin of backfill areas below grade for a
Representative).
1. Each plant shall alive and thriving, showing signs growth and no
the work, administrative procedures during construction and
equipment.
period of one 1) year following the date of final
11. Substitutions will be permitted only. as indicated, or if
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RESEEDING; All bare spots shall be reseeded (sodded, if
- signs of growth and no signs of stress, disease, or any other.
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project work schedule.
acceptance of the work. If, within one (1) year from
proof 'is submitted that any plant specified is not
hydroseed is turf mix), by the Contractor within 45 days days
date of completion, settling occurs, and adjustments in
available, a proposal will be considered for the use of
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PLANTING BEDS: Plantin beds shall be ed ed and cultivated
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rovidin the lack of cover rowth or mulch is not due to
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2. AII plants not meeting these conditions shall replaced and a Ninety
G. CLOSING OF UNINSPECTED WORK:
es, valves, and irri ation heads, sod, irri ation devices,
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the nearest e uivalent size or variet with an e uitable
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to the line separating areas shown. Beds shall be brought
inadequate irrigation or erosion caused, by excessive watering
90 Da Maintenance Period commenced for such )ants.
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or paving is necessary bring the system, sod
adjustment of the contract price.
to a smooth even surface. conforming to established grades
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by the Owner.
IRRIGATION SPECIFICATIONS
The Contractor shall not allow or rouse any of his work. to be
paving to the proper level of the permanent grades; the
el es
after full settlement has occurred.
3. Lawn areas shall not be 100% weed free unless otherwise approved by
covered or enclosed until it has been inspected, tested and
Contractor, as part of the work under this contract, shall
12. Quantities shown on the call outs the Planting Plan
XIV. REPLACEMENTS:
the Agency's Authorized Representative.
approved by the authorized Owner's Representative. Should
make all adjustments without extra cost of the Owner,
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are for the convenience of the nt
IX. GROUND
COVER AREAS:
I. SCOPE OF WORK: -
an of his work be enclosed or covered before such
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inspection and test, he shall uncover the his
includin the com lete restoration of all dame ed
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hetheraby circl.
Quantities drawn on the plan (whether by circles, dots or
A.
GENERAL: The Contractor shall immediately replace any and
4. awn areas shall have 100% germination and establishment of turf.
work at own
expense and after it has been inspected, tested, and approved,
plan#ing, paving or other improvements of any 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 an reason die or are damn ed while
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The Controctar shall provide all labor, tools, machinery, and
he shall make all repairs. with like materials necessary to
and installed as drawn. The Owners Representative shall
weed control, and soil preparation.
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under the Contractors care. Replacements shall be made
B. Corrective Work:
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processes necessary to install a complete irrigationsystem
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
as shown on the drawings and/or specified herin. When
original condition.
connection with the irrigation system within the specified
B.
SOIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil as these specifications
specified for the original planting (see guarantee "XVII-D"
completed the irrigation system shall be a 100% coverage
uarantee eriod which is in the o in'
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D.
SEED MATERIALS:
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and the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan.
for definition of death and replacement).
1. Work re uired corrective action. or re lacement in the ud ment of the
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system in total functioning manner.
Representative due to inferior material and/or workman-
.Agency's Authorized Representative shall be performed within ten (10)
H. BACKFILLING:
ship, said difficulties shall be immediately corrected by
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XV. CLEAN-UP:
calendar days after the Pre -Final Review.
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.
❑ true and uniform surface.
2. Perform corrective work and materials replacement in accordance
system has been inspected and approved by the Owners
including any and all other damage caused by such
A.
GENERAL: After all installation operations have been completed,
with the Drawings and Specifications and shall be made by the
A. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS: AII scaled dimensions are
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defects.
2. Seed shall be mixed b the dealer and furnished with the
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PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Plantin Its for round cover
all trash, excess soil, empty plant containers and rubbish
Contractor at no cost to the A enc
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approximated. Before proceeding with any work, the
dealer's guarantee s#atement of composition and
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shall be 4" x 4" or adequate to accept plant material from
shall be removed from the property. AII scars, ruts or other
Contractor shall carefully check and verify all dimensions.
2. Trenches be backfilled
C. INSTRUCTIONS: After the irrigation system has been
ercento e of p urit which shall be furnished to the
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flats or 4" p ots without crushin or efo
p d rming the rootball.
marks in the area caused b . t i. w
y h s ark shall be repmred and
3. After corrective work is completed, the Contractor shall again request
S acin of irri apro he
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shall with a minimum of 4" of
fine ranular materals to the i from the
completed and the connections made, the Contractor
Owners. Representative. Seed tags shall be delivered to
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Place a 1/2 is Tri - C Endo 120 fertilizer tablet in each
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the round left in a neat and order) condition throw hout
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a Pre -Final Review for Pre -Final Acceptance as outlined above.
preventers, and proposed P.O.C. shall be as indicated on the
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clods or rocks. The dirt be
shall instruct the Owner or his re resentative, in the
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the Owners Re resentative at the time of installation.
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individual ground cover pit.
the site. Contractor shall pick all trash resulting from this
- drawin s. At deviation from the Ions must have the
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remainin excavated can
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used as. backfill. The Contractor shall not lace
o er tion an
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work ho less than each Friday before leaving the site, once a
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4. Continue maintenance of all landscaped areas until such time. as all
approval of the Owner's Representative.
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detrimental subsoil or rocks in the top 6" of backfill
E.
STAKES:- All stakes shall be per details.
E.
SPACING: Plant according to spacing in indicated
week and or the last workin da ear
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be removed completely from the site.
corrective measures have been cam leted and :acre ted
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and areas on
the drawin s. Soil shall be firm) to
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Authorized Re resentative.
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B. VERIFICATION OF FINISH GRADE: The Contractor shall ins ect
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the site aria check all finish rades wi
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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 topsoil shall be removed from the site.
C. Final Acce tance: Final a royal and acre tance of the work will be even
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ensure the ro er soil covers e as s ecified of the
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irrigation heads, or any other irrigation device, necessary
when the following conditions, as determined by the Agency s Authorized
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irrigation system pipes.
to brie the s stem to ro er workin order. The
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Contractor shall, as a of his work under this
A.
CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY: the Contractor is responsible
F.
WATERING: Each section of ground cover shall be immediately
C..
NEATNESS: Leave. the sidewalks and street in a neat and
Representative have been met:
part
contract make all the necessary adjustments without extra
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 working day.
C, WATER SUPPLY: The C ontractor shall verif and be
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cos t to the Owner.
underground obstructions so that proper precautions may be
required.
1. At completion of the ninety (90) day maintenance period, and when one
familiar with the source of waters upply to the irrigation
A. furnis II labor muter'
h a ials and e ui merit necessa O
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taken not to disturb or da a e su
m ch im rovements. In the
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D.
REMOVAL TAGS: Remove all tags, labels,. nursery. stakes
hundred 100 ercent erminatio nand last establishment is obtai ed.
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system as. indicated on the drawings.
provide and install plant maferigis as shown on the drawings
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event of a conflict between such lines and lant locations,
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SPACING FROM EDGE: The first row of round cover should
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and ties from all
ro unless otherwise directed, and only
I. AUTOMATIC' CONTROLLER AND VALVES:
or as specified herein.
the Contractor shall promptly notify the Owners Representative,
always be within 6" of the edge of planting area and' triangular
.plants
at the end of all installations.
2. All planting areas shall be weed free unless otherwise approved by the
D. PERMITS AND FEES: The Contractor shall apply and pay
who shall orran e for e
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Failing follow this procedure, the Contractor shall his
spaced.
Agency's Authorized Representative.
for all necessary permits required in the pursuit of his
1. A 120 volt electrical power outlet to the controller
- shall provided by others. (Provided the Landscape
B. Work included in this section (items included but not limited
own expense make any and all repairs for damages. resulting
pe re
XVI. PROTECTION:
work as required by the governing codes.
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from his work.
X. SEASONAL
COLOR:
3. After #final inspection and acceptance by the Agency's Authorized
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Contractor has not included the electrical connection
Representative.
in his scope of work) the Irrigation Contractor shall be
A.
GENERAL: At all times during construction, adequate protection
E. CARE OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STEPS: The Contractor
responsible for making the hookup from the outlet to
1. Grade., includin moundin moldin and she in surface
gareas indicated including
V. FINISH
GRADING:
A.
REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII, for finish grading,
shall be rovided for all areas a ainst damn e of an kind,
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4. The Agency's Authorized Representative reserves the option to
shall be held responsible for the care and preservation
the controller.
of all planting as hegremoval
weed control, and soil preparation.
until. finalpacceptance by the Owner's Representative.
extend
of all existing buildings and structures on the property
of existing vegetation unless otherwise specified.
the maintenance period beyond (90) days specified, if they determined
and adjacent premises and contiguous property. Any part
2. AII wire from the controller to electric control valves
A.
TILLING: Till all planting areas as specified herein.
B.
.SOIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil as per these specifications
B.
RESPONSIBILITY:. the Contractor shall be held responsible for
further maintenance establishment required by the Contract
Documents.
of these properties. injured, damaged or disturbed
shall be solid co er U.F. 14-600 volt direct burial
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2. Pre are and till soil in lantin areas includin furnishin
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and the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan.
the care and preservation of all existing buildings and
because of his work shall be repaired, replaced or cleared
b the Contractor at his expense.
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 rade b floatin or hand
structures on the property and adjacent premises. Any part
5. Approval and acceptance for operation and maintenance will be given in
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shrub systems and red for moisturesensors; common
indicated on the drawings (unless otherwise specified)
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C.
GRADING: Areas shall be raked and floated smooth to provide
of them injured, damaged of disturbed because of his work
writingby the Agency's Authorized Re resentative.
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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
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
his expense. -
to review irrigation drawings and note any areas he
main line pipe. Provide minimum 18" coverage.
application of soil amendments shall be 1" below top of
D.
QUALITY OF PLANTS: Plants
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believes additional heads or valves are required prior
to
3. Furnish and plant all plant materials as indicated in the
concrete walks and curb grades and 6" below finish floor
shall be healthy annual plant
material in bloom in the size indicated on the drawings.
XVII. GUARANTEE
submitting a bid. If no changes are submitted, the
3. Wire connections shall be made with "Scotch-Lok" wire
drawings and specifications.
of building or as noted by spot elevations.
A. S ecific Requirements: Refer to the following sections;
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Contractor is responsible for full coverage of equipment
as necessary at the Contractor's expense.
connector sealing packs #3576 or Spears "Dri-splice"
A.
SHRUBS`. All shrubs shall be uaranteed to growth and
with sealant DS 300 air approved equaL
D.
SLOPE FROM BUILDINGS: sail areas adjacent. to buildings. shall
E.
PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Each )ant rt for seasonal color
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health for a of ninety 90) days ft
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1. Lawns and Grasses- Section 02930
4. Perform all pruning as required.
slope away from H building 2% minimum for 1D feet and
shall be 6" x 6", or ads uate to acce t material in the
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period after completion of the
O. GOVERNING REGULATION: AII local, municipal and state
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shall continue to slope at a minimum of 1% until water drains
required size, with one teaspoon of bone meal mixed into the
specified maintenance period and/or final acceptance by the
Owner
2. Trees, Shrubs, and Ground Covers- Section 02950
laws, rules and t or relating to
4. There shall be a control wire from each control valve
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5. Stake and tie all plant materials as specified.
to street or storm system.
backfill mix (shrub backfill mix should be used, not the
or Owner's Representative.
his w k andovereby
any portion of this work and Hereby incorporated into
running to the controller, and each contra) valve shall
A nform )ant tablets
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and made part of these specifications, and their
be connected to the common ground wire.
6. Provide for the maintenance of the planting until
E.
ROCKS OR CLODS: No rocks or clods over 3/4' in diameter
B.
TREES: Trees shall be guaranteed to live and grow in an
provisions shall be carried out by the Irrigation Contractor.
acceptance of the job by the Owner's Representative,
shall be on top of prepared planting beds.
F.
SPACING: Plant at s acin and in areas indicated on the
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acceptable upright position for one (1) year after the specified
5. AII electrical work shall comply with the applicable codes.
drawings. Soil shall be firmly tamped around each plant,
maintenance period and/or final acceptance by the Owner or
H. DIAGRAMMATIC DESIGN: The design diagrammatic All
and the excess soil removed from the crown.
Owner's Re resentative.. The Owner must rovide ode uate
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ALL SPECIFICATIONS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE
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pipe., valves, etc., shown within paved areas are for
6. Install all valves per details, and manufactures
7. Dis ose of all debris and sus lus materials.
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VI. WEED
CONTROL:
maintenance to ensure the extended guarantee on trees.
CITY CE F�NTANA SPEC�F�CAT�pN MANUAL FOR
design clarifications only and shall be installed in
planted areas where Never install the backflow
recommendations.
8. Clean-up. -
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KILLING WEEDS: Contractor shall germinate and destroy
G.
WATERING: Each section of seasonal color shall be immediately
C.
DEFINITION OF DEATH: Plants which die or lose more than 30%
STREETSCAPES AND PARKS
possible.
watered upon completionof planting, and watered thereafter as
preventers in lawn area; always in shrub areas.
existing- weed seeds before preparing areas for planting.
required.
of their original leaves shall be replaced.
MOISTURE SENSOR INSTALLATION (if applicable):
Sufficient water shall be applied to cause weed seed to sprout.
I. INSTALLATION: AII irrigation materials shall be
9. Guarantee,
Young weeds shall then be destroyed and removed before they
have o ortunit to set seed.
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SPACING FROM EDGE: the first row of seasonal color should
D.
REPLACEMENT: The Contractor, within .seven days of
installed in accordance with the techniques and
1. Installations and wiring. are to be done by the Contractor
10. Maintenance.
be always within 6" of the edge of the planting area.
written notification by the Owner or Owners Representative,
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specifications set forth by each ri s etive manufacturer.
in compliance with installation and operating instructions
shall remove and replace all guaranteed plant materials which
AII pertinent descriptive literature issued
u these manufacturers
enclosed with the moisture sensor and included with
B.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: For additional weed killin refer
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for any reason fail to meet the requirements of this uarantee.
to
become a' part of these specifications after baying been approved
these. special instructions.
II. VERIFICATION OF SITE CONDITIONS:
to Planting Notes on the Planting Plan.
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LAWN MATERIALS AND PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE):
Replacement shall be made with plant material as indicated or
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by the authorized Owners Representative. Such installation
specified from the original planting and all. such replacement
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:
A.
.REFERENCE: Refer to Para rah V, VI, VII, for finish radin
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materials shall be guaranteed as specified for the original
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)
weed control, and soil preparation.
,guaranteed material.
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,
Install all equipment and materials as shown per details.
10' expansion lead to each station for finally locating of
etc., destro ed or dama. ed b an work under this contract
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A.
SOIL REPORT: Before starting soil re oration the Contractor
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B.
PREPARATION: Sod area prior to shall be rolled
XVIII. MAINTENANCE:
.sensors. All sensors are to be wired in parallel (see wire
shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense.
shall submit a soil repast to the Owner and the Owners
planting
li htl and watered to a de th of 6" the da rlor to
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J. SITE PROBLEMS: The Irrigation Contractor shall not
color note above).
Representative. If no soil report is submitted it will be
assumed that amendments were not added and the Landscape
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planting. If any air pockets ors found, the area shall be
A.
SCOPE: After all work indicated on the drawings. or herein
willfully install the irrigation system as indicated on
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
the drawings when it is obvious in the field that there
3. Ametek 6" extension boxes No. 10-170-003 covered by
surface drainage or soil conditions be encountered which
preparation.
planted just prior to planting.
Owner or Owner's Representative, the Contractor shall maintain
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,
all planted areas by means of continuous watering (including
discrepancies in the area dimensions until such conditions.
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equal, shall be installed as detailed.
the Contractor shall notify the Owner's Representative in
B.
COMPACTED AREAS: Soil areas that are compacted to
C.
QUALITY: Sod shall be l Grade, machine cut at uniform
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monitoring and adjucting irrigation schedule), weeding, rolling,
are ht to the attention of the Owner's Re resentative.
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writing, stating the conditions and submit a proposal covering.
more
than durio shall be toe
thickness of 5/8'� excluding top growth and thatch, weed
mowing, spraying, reseeding, edging and/or any other
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4. All wiring connections qt valve locations shall be water-
cost of correction. If the Contractor fails to notify the
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of 12" prior to beginning soil preparation. These areas shall
free and shall be no less than eight months nor more than
o erations necessa for their care and u kee fora eriod of
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Ill. MATERIALS:
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Owners Representative of such conditions, he shall be
defined b t e Owner s
y h Representative and be billed as an
-sixteen months old.
not less than ninety (90) days. At the end of the maintenance
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responsible for plant material under the guarantee clause of
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extra if the unit price is in the bid.
eriod, all )ant materials shall be in a health rowin
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Irrigation materials and equipment shall be of type, size and
5. One
the specifications.
quoted
D.
TIMING: Installation shall take within 24 hours after
condition.
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location as noted and indicated on the drawings. Unless
service unit will be urchased to ro erl re are and
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place
harvesting.
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permission to change is granted from the Owners Representative;
service the moisture sensor. The service unit alon with all
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C. DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions area roximate. Before
C.
METHOD OF MIXING: If the sloe is under 2 to 1, the soil
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B.
WEED CONTROL AII planted areas shall kept free of debris
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materials are to be new and in erect condition. No deviations
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printed operating instructions are to furnished to the
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proceeding with any work, the Contractor shall carefully check
preparation materials should be broadcast uniformly over all
and shall be weeded at not more that seven
ev da
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from the s ecifications shall be allowed. The decision of the
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Owner by the Contractor otfinal inspection.
and verify all dimensions and quantities, and shall immediately
landscape areas and worked to a depth of 6'" by rototiller or
table to
E.
INSTALLATIONc Sod shall be laid in a sta eyed attern,.with
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intervals. Areas that do not have a re-emer ent weed killer
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Owners Representative shall be final in determination of the
inform the Owner's Representative of any discrepancies between
other acce P mechanical means obtain a uniform blend
in the sail. If the slope is than 2 to
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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ualit of materials.
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6. Moisture Sensor operating and service instruction and
the information on the drawings and the actual conditions,.
greater
slopes sod shall 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
reas
of
sod should be protected by walking on boards as installer moves
IV. INSTALLATION:
approval to do so by the Owner's Representative.
square feet and raked in for small areas. For the soil
amendment bid mix refer to the Plantin Notes on the.
upward. On slopes, pin the sod down with wooden pe s. No
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C.
FERTILIZfNG: All planted areas shall receive a fertilizer
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7. S ecial de th and lacement information to au ment
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Planting Plan.
metal staples will be allowed. No sod of less than 18 in..�,
application of 20 pounds oer 1,000 square feet of Gro-Power
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A. EXCAVATION:
Moisture Sensor Installation and Operation Instruction,
III. SOIL AMENDMENTS: -
length will be allowed.
:
45 days following the beginning of maintenance. Water in
1. The Contractor shall verif locations of all
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is to be provided by the Specified Manufacturer.
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EXTRANEOUS MATERIALS: In additional to the work specified
F.
JOINTS: Adjoin the sections of sod firmly together. If air
thoroughly after application.
existing subsurface utilities (mechanical and
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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
electrical) prior to excavation. Any utilities, A.C.
8. Installation must be ins ecte
p d 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
paving, concrete work, plant material, etc., destroyed or
Manufacturers Respresentative.
shaving particles larger than 1/4 passing through a
surface water.
project neat and free from debris at all times. Obtain the
damaged by any work under this contract shall be
100 mesh screen.
Owner's approval for on -site storage of equipment Or
repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense.
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maintenance materials.
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Landscape Architecture
and. Planning
3190 82 Airport Loop Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Richard Polhamus, License CA-#2782
(949) 644-9370 (714) 210-3140 FAX
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