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GENERAL CONDITIONS
2. Trenches for pipe shall be cut to required grade line
V. DRAWINGS OF RECORD (AS-BUILTS):
2. Soil sulfur shall be standard commercial grade.
E.
DELIVERY SLIPS: Supply delivery slips from the supplier for
G.
ROLLING: Roll sod with an adequately weighted roller to
XIX. FINAL CONSTRUCTION AND FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION:
A. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Shall consist of specifications
at a true gradient to provide uniform support for the
the soil amendments to the site. Bulk loads from the
smooth out the sod bed.
and its general conditions and the drowings. The intent
length of the pipe.
A. GENERAL:
3. Soil Conditioner - Tri-C Enterprises - l(BOD) 927-3311
Contractor's yard will not be accepted. Supply empty bags for
of these documents is to include all labor, materials,
or (fox) (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 provide a
The Contractor
Representative.
H.
PROTECTION OF EDGES: Regracle to protect the edges from
drying if mowing edge is not used.
work. The documents are to be considered as one.
minimum cover above the top of the as noted on
shall provide and keep up to dote, in
4. Bone meal 2-22-0 shall be manufactured by Kellogg
When all landscape improvements have been installed in
Whatever is called for by any parts shall be as binding
pipe
the drawings.
accordcnce with this section, a complete set of record
.
Supply, Wilmington, CA.
VIII. SHRUB
AND TREE PLANTING:
accordance with the plans and specifications, the
as if called for all parts.
as -built" black line ozolid prints which shall be corrected
1.
WATERING: After installation sod must be kept thoroughly
Contractor shall notify the Owners Representative and
daily and show every change from the original drawings and
"as
5. Azalea organic mix #103 shall be manufactured
watered to a depth of 6". No foot traffic shall be allowed
request a "Final Construction" inspection. If the Owner's
B. JOINING PIPE:
specifications and the exact -built" locations, sizes and
planter
by Bandini Fertilizer.
A.
CORRELATION: Trees and shrubs shall not be planted until
for 2 to 3 weeks from the date of installation.
Representative determines the work to be substantially
B. VERIFICATION: The Contractor shall verify measurements
kinds of equipment. Prints for this purpose may be obtained
cill operations in conjunction with the installation of the
complete and in conformance with plans and specifications,
on the drawings before beginning work. In case of error
or discrepancy in the drawings or specifications or in
1. The Contractor is responsible to be familiar with the
from the Owner. This set of drawings shall be kept on the
irrigation system have been completed, final grades have been
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, joining, and installing the various
site and sholl be used only as G record set. These drawings
the Contractor
6. Ph Acidall shall be manufactured by Kellogg Supply,
established, and the planting beds properly prepured by
the quality of sod installation a representative of the supplier
day maintenance period is started.
the Owner's Representative immediately. The Contractor
types of pipes to be used, He will adhere in strict
sholl also serve as work progress sheets and
shall make neat and legible notations thereon daily, as the
Wilmington, CA.
cultivation and fertilization as covered in these specifications.
shall be requested to inspect the instGllotion and the
shall be held responsible for cry damages or loss due to
accordance with the manufacturer's recommended
work proceeds, showing the work as actually installed. These
Contractor sholl call out the supplier's representative.
1. In order to be substantial complete, at least the
his failure to observe these instructions.
procedures.
drawings shall be available at the times for inspection and
7. Par - 5 shall be manufactured by Kcibab Forest Products.
B�
PLANTING TIME: No planting shall take place during extremely
following must have been finished.
sholl be kept in a location designated by the Owner's
hot, dry, windy or freezing weather.
X11, SEED
LAWN PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE):
C. MATERIALS, MACHINERY, EMPLOYEES: Except as otherwise
2. PVC pipe shull not be threaded and all transition from PVC
Respresentative.
8. Commercial fertilizer shall be Best Products of approved
equal.
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
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C.
LOCATIONS: Relative position of all plants and trees is subject
A.
REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, Vil, for finish grading,
points that hold runoff,
materials, labor, tools, and other items necessary and
fittings.
B. REQUIRED NOTATIONS:
9. Mycorrhizol inoculum - Tri-C Enterprises, 1 (800)
to approval of the Owner's Representative and they shall. if
weed control, and soil preparation.
b. A complete and operable irrigation system.
incidental to the completion of his work.
927-3311.
necessary. be relocated at his direction as part of this
c. Installation of all ocnt materials.
C. BACKFLOW PREVENTER: The backflow prevention device
1. The Contractor shall dimension from two (2) permanent
contract. Trees shall normally be located a minimum of 5'
from buildings, site amenities and walkways.
B.
PREPARATION: Cultivate to a depth of 2" below finish grade,
d. Seeding of all seeded areas,
D. SURVEYS, PERMITS, REGULATIONS: The Owner shall furnish
specified herein shall be verified with local plumbing and
points of reference, building corners, sidewalks, or road
B.
TOP SOIL:
remove stores, foreign growth of any kind and extraneous
an 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:
matter, and grade to remove ridges and depressions so that
2. Minor pick-up items may be completed during the
shall obtain and pay for all permits and comply with all
or the installation methods, the OwnWs Representative
1. Topsoil consists of a fertile, friable natural loom of
D.
DISTRIBLMON: No more plants shall be distributed about the
areas after settlement will conform to the finish grade. Roll
basic maintenance period. These items will be
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,
landscape cirea that con be planted and watered on the
and rake lightly until the surface is smooth, friable and of
determined as Minor solely by the Owner's
of the work as drawn and specified. If the Contractor
a. Gate valves
hard pan, sod, partially disintegrated debris, or other
some day.
uniform fine texture.
Representative,
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
E. FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION: At the end of the
and any necessary changes shall be adjusted as provided
in the contract for changes in the work.
1. All lines
1 J. Irrigation control valves
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
main 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 cill pick-up items have been completed,
under paving in the system shall be capped and
pressure tested at 150 PSI.
f. Control ler/Rain- check locations
nut grass or bermudo grass.
removed from the site.
the Contractor shall request a final maintenance inspection.
E. PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSON: The
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g. Master valve or Pump
D.
TOP DRESSING: Rake lightly, 1/4" Par-5 top
The Contractor will be advised by the Owner's Representative
Contractor shall adequately protect the work, adjacent
F.
PLANTING PITS: All tree and shrub pits shall have a diameter
spread of
at the final inspection that work is or is not satisfactory.
property, and the public, and shall be responsible for
2. Pressure shall be sustained in the lines for not less than
C.
PLANT MATERIALS:
of at least twice the diameter of the root ball. Pit depths
dressing with a mechanicol spreader, roll with a 200 lice.
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,
shall be a minimum 12" deeper than the rool bcII for trees
roller and water with a fine spray.
replaced and the test repeated until the entire system
materials, and manufacturer's name and catalog number.
1. Plant names in the Plant List conform to "Standardized
and 8" deeper than the root ball for shrubs or as per
1. If the work is satisfcctory, the basic maintenance
F. CHANGES IN THE WORK: The Owner may order changes in
is watertight.
Plant Names" by American Joint Committee of
planting details,
XIT. HYDROSEEDING SPECIFICATIONS (IF APPLICABLE):
period will end on the date of the final inspection
cis directed by the Owner's Representative,
the work, and the contract sum being adjusted accordingly,
C. DELIVERY OF DRAWINGS OF RECORD:
Horticultural Nomenclature, except in cases not covered
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
G.
PLACING: Plants shall be placed and held during backfill in
A.
GENERAL: The hydromulch shall be applied in the form of a
Contractor for extras must be mode in writing before
Representative prior to backfill.
On or before the date of final inspection, the Contractor
the nursery trade in followed.
an upright position in the center of the pit. Plants shall
slurry consisting of wood cellulose fiber, seed, chemical
2. If the work is unsatisfactory the basic maintenance
executing the work involved.
shell deliver the corrected and complete blockines to the
be held at, or slightly above nursery level. The earth ball
additives, commercial fertilizer and water, When hydraulically
period will continue at no additional expense to the
Owner until the work has been completed, inspected,
4. When the irrigation system has been completed (and
Owner's Representative. Delivery of blacklines will not relieve
2. Plants shall be sound, healthy, vigorous, free from
shall be kept intact. Any exposed roots shall be spread
sprayed on the soil surface, the hydromulching shall form
and approved by the Owner's Representative.
iG K: The Contractor shall re -execute
before has begun), the Contractor, in the
the Contractor of the responsibility of furnishing required
disease and weeds, insect pests of their eggs and shall
out. Injured roots shall be pruned.
a blotter like ground cover impregnated uniformly with seed
any work that folls to conform to the requirements of
planting
presence of the Owners Representative, shall test the
information that may be omitted from the prints.
have healthy, normal root systems, well filling their
and fertilizer and shall allow the absorption of moisture and
the contract and shall remedy defects due to faulty
coverage of water afforded to the lown and planting areas
container, but not to the point of being root bound.
H.
BACKRI-1: Plant pit backfilling soil shall consist of 1 part
rainfall to percolate to the underlying soil.
C. FAILURE TO PASS INSPECTION: If the work fails to pass
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
final inspection, any subsequent inspections must be
Owner's Representative for c 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 mixed before placement. In addition to
B.
EQUIPMENT: Hydraulic equipment used for the application of
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 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
Contractor at the prevciling hourly rate of the Owner's
1. As -built drawings shall be received and approved by
shall trees be topped,
plant pits at the following rates:
of the "super hydro -seeder" type as approved by the Owner's
of the Owner's Representative.
H. LANDSCAPE COORDINATOR STATUS: The Landscape
5. The Contractor shall inform the Owner's Representative
the Owner's Representative prior to preparing controller
charts.
Representative.
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 balk per 1 gallon container
Owner in conjunction with the project marrager, and has
soils, or site conditions that has a affect on present
health, quality, character, etc., by the Owner's
2 oaks per 5 gallon container
C.
APPLICATION: The operator shall spray the area with a uniform
authority to accept or reject materials or workmanship
coverage.
2, Provide one controller chart for each controller supplied.
Representative.
6 poks per 15 gallon container
visible coat by using the green color of the wood pulp as a
and to make minor changes in the work not involving extra
,
10 poks per 24' box
guide, The slurry shall be applied in a sweeping motion in a
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 poke per 30" box
arched stream so as to foll like rain allowing the wood fibers
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.
16 oaks per 36" box
to build on each other until a good coat is achieved and the
I DS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
its proper execution.
cirea of coverage for each station,
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18 oaks be r 42" box
material is spread at the required rate per acre.
1. Shrub and ground cover sproy heads adjacent to curbs
20 poks per 48" box and those box sizes which ore larger
SPECIFICATION FOR ALL C.F.D. AREA
1. CLARIFICATION OF DRAWINGS BEFORE BIDDING: After
or walks shall be installed 1 1/2" away from the curb or
4. When the chart is completed and approved by the Owner's
6. The caliper of all trees shall be measured 4' above the
D.
TIME LIMIT: All slurry mixture which has not been applied
reviewing the drawings thoroughly it is the Contractor's
walk and the heads shall be pop-up models as
indicated the drawings.
Representative, it shall be hermetically sealed and placed
surface of the ground,
1.
WATERING: When the pit has been backfilled to three quarters
within four hours after mixing will be rejected and removed
3.07 THE NINETY (90) DAY MAINTENANCE PERIOD
responsibility to clGrify with the Owner's Representative
on
In the controller box.
of its depth water shall be poured about the roots. Air
from the project at the Contractor's expense.
any questions the Contractor may have regarding the
7. Where caliper or other dimensions of any plant materials
pockets shall be eliminated and bockfill continued until the
A. Preliminary Review; As soon as all plantings ore completed Contract
method of construction, quantities, or quality of materials
2. Shrub spray heads adjacent to building, fences, or
V1. CLEAN-UP�
are omitted from the plant list, it shall be understood
backfill is brought to grade level.
E.
PROTECTION: Special care should be exercised by the
per
Documents, Hold a preliminary review to determine the condition of the work
included or called out. If the Contractor cannot contact the
similar structures shall be installed 1 1/2" away from the
that these plant materials shall be normal stock for the
Contractor in any of the slurry being sprayed inside
Owner's Representative, the Contractor must qualify his bid
structure and the nozzle shall be 2 1/2" minimum above finish
type listed.
J.
COMPACTING: Backfill shall not be compacted around the
preventing
any reservoir basin or onto drainage ditches and channels
or accept the interpretation of the Owner's Representative
grade. (No rigid risers)
A. SCOPE AND FREQUENCY: After installation operations
roots or ball of the plant during or after planting, The
which may impede the free flow of rain or irrigation water.
b. Dote of Review: Submit a written request to the Agency's Authorized
on the questionable areas as they develop during construction.
hove been completed, remove all trash, excess soil and
8, Plant material shall be symmetrical, typical for variety
backfill on which the plant ball rests shall be lightly compacted.
Any a into restricted areas shall be cleaned up at
slurry s'l'l�
Representative at lease five (5) days to date
rubbish from property. All scars, ruts, or other marks
and species, and shall conform to measurements specified
the Contractors expense to the satisfaction of the Owner or
working prior anticipated of
J. SAMPLES: The Owner's Representative reserves the right to
3. All irrigation heads ore to have double swing joints as
in the area caused by this work shall be repoired and
in the Plant List/Legend.
Owner's Representative.
review.
take and analyze samples of materiels for conformity to
detailed.
the ground left in a neat and orderly condition
K.
SETTLEMENT: Plants which settle shall be raised to the
specifications cit 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 Fridley
9. Plant material larger than those specified may be
Raised plants which fail to grow sholl be replaced.
0.
MAINTENANCE AND IRRIGATION: Once the slurry mulch has been
Agency's Authorized Representative issues a letter of Preliminary pleted.
materials shall be immediately removed from the site and
4. Install all irrigation heads per details.
before leaving the site, once a week and/or the last
supplied if complying in all other respects and at no
applied and allowed to set for one day, the slope shall be
Acceptance to the Contractor. By this date, all plant materials shall be
replaced at the Contractor's expense. The cost of testing
working day of each week. All trash shall be removed
additional cost to the Owner, upon approval of the
L.
STAKING: Stakes shall be driven to sufficient depth to hold
then be irrigated. There is no set irrigation requirements in
planted all areas requiring hydroseeded lawns shall be completed.
materials not meeting specifications shall be paid by the
F. IRRIGATION HEAD ADJUSTMENTS:
completely from the site.
Owner's Representative.
the tree rigid. Trees shall be supported by at least two ties
gallons per minute. Duration of time and number of gallons
Contractor.
(see details).
to be applied will vary from day to day and system to system
VIL GUARANTEE:
10. All plant materials must have been previously inspected
depending on the rate of growth and climatic conditions
3.08 PRE -FINAL AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE
The Irrigation Contractor shall flush and adjust all irrigation
ot the nursery by the County Horticultural Deportment
encoun tered. As a rule of thumb, the soil surface must be
K. PRE -CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: Schedule a pre -construction
heads for optimum performance and to prevent oversproy onto
and shall be subject to acceptance as to by
M.
PRUNING: Limbs, branches, canes and runners which require
kept moist at all times, particularly during the seeding
A. Conditions for Pre -Final Acceptance of Work at End of Maintenance Period:
meeting with the Owner's Representative at least seven (7)
walks and buildings as much as possible. This sholl include
A. SCOPE: The entire irrigation system shall be guaranteed
quality
the Owner's Representative.
trimming shall be removed to leave a clean cut flush with
germination period (approximately 30 doys)�
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 trunk (pruning only as directed by the Owner's
1. Each plant shall be alive and thriving, showing signs of and no
is to review any questions the Contractor may have regarding,
This also includes using the appropriate radius reduction
including settling of backfill areas below grade for a
Representative).
H,
RESEEDING: All bare spots shall be reseeded (sodded, if
growth
signs of and no signs of stress, disease, or any other.
the work, administrative procedures during construction and
equipment.
period of one (1) year following the date of find
11. Substitutions will be permitted only as indicated, or if
hydroseed is turf mix), by the Contractor within 45 days days
growth
project work schedule.
acceptance of the work. If, within one (1) year from
proof is submitted that any plant specified is not
N.
PLANTING BEDS: Planting beds shall be edged and cultivated
providing the lack of cover growth or mulch is not due to
2. All plants not meeting these conditions shall be replaced and a Ninety
G. CLOSING OF UNINSPECTED WORK:
date of completion, settling occurs, and adjustments in
available, a proposal will be considered for the ase of
to the line separating areas as showr. Beds shall be brought
inadequate irrigation or erosion caused by excessive watering
(90) Day Maintenance Period commenced for such
pipes, valves, and irrigation heads, sod, irrigation devices,
the nearest equivalent size or variety with an equitable
to a smooth even surface conforming to established grades
by the Owner.
plants,
The Contractor shall not allow or couse any of his work to be
or paving is necessary to bring the system, sod or
paving to the proper level of the permanent grades, the
adjustment of the contract price.
after full settlement has occurred.
3. Lawn areas sholl not be 100% weed free unless otherwise approved by
IRRIGATION SPECIFICATIONS
covered or enclosed until it has been inspected, tested and
Contractor, as part of the work under this contract, shall
XIV. REPLACEMENTS:
the Agency's Authorized Representative.
approved by the authorized Owner's Representative. Should
Make all adjustments without extra cost of the Owner,
12. Quantities shown on the call outs on the Planting Plan
IX. GROUND
COVER AREAS:
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
any of his work be enclosed or covered before such
including the complete restoration of all damaged
are for the convenience of the Contractor only.
Quantities drawn on the (whether by circles, dots or
A.
GENERAL: The Contractor shall immediately replace any end
4. own areas shall have 100% germination and establishment of turf.
inspection and test, he shall uncover the work at his own
planting, paving or other improvements of any kind,
plan
triangles) are the final authority and shall be furnished
A.
REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII, for finish grading,
all materials which for any reason die or are damaged while
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 core. Replacements shall be made
B. Corrective War :
The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, machinery, and
he shall make all repairs with like materiels necessary to
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 cis
processes necessary to install a complete irrigation system
restore all his work and that of other Contractors to its
connection with the irrigation system within the specified
specified for the original planting (see guarantee "XV[I-D"
as shown on the drawings and/or specified herin. When
originol condition.
guarantee period which is in the opinion of the Owner's
B.
SOIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil as per these specifications
for definition of death and replacement).
1. Work required corrective action or replacement in the judgment of the
completed the irrigation system shall be a 100% coverage
Representative due to inferior material and/or workman-
D.
SEED MATERIALS:
and the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan.
Agency's Authorized Representative shall be performed within ten (10)
system in totol functioning manner.
H. BACKFILLING:
ship, said difficulties shall be immediately corrected by
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
11. GENERAL PROUTREMENTS:
1. Backfill shall not be placed until the instolled irrigation
Representative at no additional cost to the Owner;
the mixture as noted on the Planting Plan.
a true and uniform surface.
2. Perform corrective work and materials replacement in accordance
system has been inspected and approved by the Owner's
including any end all other damage Caused by such
A.
GENERAL: After all installation operations have been completed,
with the Drawings and Specifications Grid shall be made by the
A. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions are
Representative.
defects,
2. Seed shall be mixed by the dealer and furnished with the
D.
PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Planting pits for ground cover
all trash, excess soil, empty plant containers and rubbish
shall be removed from the All scars, ruts or other
Contractor at no cost to the Agency.
approximated. Before proceeding with any work, the
dealer's guarantee statement of composition and
shall be 4" x 4" or adequate to accept plant material from
property.
marks in the area caused by this work shall be repaired and
3. After corrective work is completed, the Contractor shall again request
Contractor shall carefully check and verify all dimensions.
2. Trenches shall be backfilled with a minimum of 4" of
C. INSTRUCTIONS: After the irrigation system has been
percentage of purity which shall be furnished to the
flats or 4" pots without crushing or deforming the rootball.
the ground left in a neat and orderly condition throughout
a Pre -Final Review for Pre -Final Acceptance as outlined cibove.
Spacing of irrigation heads, locations of valves and backflow
fine, granular materials to protect the pipe from the
completed and the connections made, the Contractor
Owner's R�Ipresentative. Seed togs shall be delivered to
Place a 1/2 tsp. Tri - C Endo 120 fertilizer tablet in each
the site. Contractor shall pick up all trash resulting from this
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preventers, and proposed P.O.C. shall be as indicated on the
clods or rocks. The remaining excavated dirt con be
shall instruct the Owner or his representative, in the
the Owner s Representative at the time of installation. �
individual ground cover pit.
work no less than each Friday before leaving the site, once a
4. Continue
drawings. Any deviation from the plans must have the
used as backfill. The Contractor shall not
operation and maintenance of the system.
week and/or the lost working day each week. All trash shall
maintenance of all landscaped areas until such time as all
approval of the Owner's Representative.
place
detrimental subsoil or rocks in the top 6" of backfill.
E.
STAKES: All stakes shall be per details.
E.
SPACING: Plant according to spacing and in areas indicated on
be removed completely from the site.
corrective measures have been completed and accepted by the Agency's
Authorized Representative.
the drawings. Soil shall be firmly tamped around each plant,
B. VERIFICATION OF FINISH GRADE: The Contractor shoIJ inspect
the finish
3. If settlement occurs and adjustments in pipe, volves,
PLANTING
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 Accer)tonce: Final approval and acceptance of the work will be given
site and check all grades within the work area
irrigation heads, or any other irrigation device, necessary
SPECIFICATIONS
.
when the following conditions, as determined by the Agency's Authorized
to ensure the proper soil coverage (as specified) of the
irrigation system
to bring the system to proper working order. The
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 necit and
Representative have been met:
pipes.
Contractor shall, as a part of his work under this
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
for verifying the location of all utility lines and other
watered upon completion of planting, and thereafter as
clean condition at the end of each working day.
contract make all the necessary adjustments without extra
underground obstructions so that proper precautions may be
required,
1. At completion of the ninety (90) day maintenance period, and when one
C. WATER SUPPLY: The Contractor shall verify and be
cost to the Owner.
A. Furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to
taken not to disturb or damage such improvements. In the
D.
REMOVAL OF TAGS: Remove all togs, labels, nursery stakes
hundred (100) percent germination and plant establishment is obtained.
familiar with the source of water supply to the irrigction
and install materials as shown on the drawings
event of a conflict between such lines and plant locations,
G.
SPACING FROM EDGE: The first row of ground cover should
and ties from all plants unless otherwise directed, and only
system as indicated on the drawings.
1. AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER AND VALVES:
provide plant
or as specified herein.
the Contractor shall promptly notify the Owner's Representative,
always be within 6" of the edge of planting area and triangular
cit the end of all installations.
2. All planting areas shall be weed free unless otherwise approved by the
who shall arrange for the relocation of one or the other.
spaced.
Agency's Authorized Representative.
D. PERMITS AND FEES: The Contractor shall apply and pay
1. A 120 volt electrical power outlet to the controller
8. Work included in this (items included but limited
Failing to follow this procedure, the Contractor shall at his
for damages
XVI. PROTECTION:
for all necessary permits required in the pursuit of his
shall be provided by others. (Provided the Landscape
section not
own expense make any and oll repairs resulting
X. SEASONAL
COLOR:
3. After final inspection and acceptance by the Ageney's Authorized
work as required by the governing codes.
Contractor has not included the electrical connection
to):
from his work.
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, including mounding, molding and shaping surface
V. FINISH
GRADING:
A,
REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII, for finish grading,
shall be provided for all areas against damage of any kind,
4. The Agency's Authorized Representative reserves the option to extend
shall be held responsible for the care and preservation
the controller.
of all planting areas as indicated including the removal
weed control, and soil preparation.
until final acceptance by the Owner's Representative.
the maintenance period beyond (90) days specified, if they determined
of all existing buildings and structures on the property
of existing vegetation unless otherwise specified.
A.
TILLING: Till all planting areas as specified herein.
further maintenance establishment required by the Contract
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
B.
RESPONSIBILITY: the Contractor sholl be held responsible for
Documents.
of these properties injured, damaged or disturbed
shall be solid copper U.F. #14-600 volt direct burial.
2. Prepare and till soil in planting areas including furnishing
and the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan.
the core and preservation of all existing buildings and
because of his work shall be repaired, replaced or cleared
Use white for common, block for lawn and
of all amendments as specified. Note that cmendments
B.
UNIFORM GRADE: After tilling, all areas shall be brought to
structures on the property and adjacent premises. Any part
5. Approval and acceptance for operation and maintenance will be given in
by the Contractor at his expense.
shrub systems and red for moisture sensors; common
indicated on the drawings (unless otherwise specified)
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uniform grade by floating or hand raking.
C.
GRADING: Areas shall be raked and floated smooth to provide
of them injured, damaged of disturbed because of his work
writing by the Agency's Authorized Representative.
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 I O' D.C. to
be based on the soils test results.
C.
GRADE RELATIONSHIPS: Finish grade of painting areas afther
his expense.
to review irrigation drawings and note cry areas he
main line pipe. Provide minimum 18" coverage.
application of soil amendments shall be 1" below top of
D.
QUALITY OF PLANTS: Plants shall be healthy annual
3.09 WARRANTY PERIOD AND REPLACEMENTS OF PLANT MATERIALS
believes cdclitional heads or valves are required prior
3. Furnish and plant all plant materials as indicated in the
concrete walks and curb grades and 6" below finish floor
plant
material in bloom in the size indicated on the drawings.
XVIL GUARANTEE:
to submitting a bid. If no changes are submitted, the
3. Wire connections ShGII be made with "Scotch-Lok" wire
drawings and specifications.
of building or 03 noted by spot elevations.
A. Specific Requirements: Refer to the following sections:
Contractor is responsible for full coverage of equipment
connector seoling packs #3576 or Spears "Dri-splice"
A.
SHRUBS: All shrubs shall be guaranteed as to growth and
as necessary at the Contractor's expense.
with sealant DS 300 or approved equal.
D.
SLOPE FROM BUILDINGS: soil areas adjacent to buildings shall
E.
PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Each plant pit for seasonal color
health for a period of ninety (90) days after completion of the
1. Lawns and Grasses- Section 02930
4- Perform all pruning as required.
slope away from the building at 2% minimum for 10 feet and
shall be 6" x 6", or adequate to accept material In the
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specified maintenance period and/or final acceptance by the
C. GOVERNING RLGULATION� All local, municipal and state
sholl continue to slope at a minimum of 1% until water droins
required Size, With one teaspoon of bone meal mixed into the
Owner or Owner's Representative.
2. Trees, Shrubs, and Ground Covers- Section 02950
laws, rules and regulations governing or relating to
4� There shall be a control wire from each control valve
5. Stake and tie cll plant materials as specified.
to street or storm system.
backfill mix (shrub backfill mix should be used, not the
running to the controller, and each control valve shall
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 mode part of these specifications, and their
6. Provide for the maintenance of the planting until
E.
ROCKS OR CLODS: No rocks or clods over 3/4" in diameter
F.
SPACING: Plant in indicated the
acceptable upright position for one (1) year after the specified
provisions shall be carried out by the Irrigation Contractor,
acceptance of the job by the Owners Representative.
shall be on top of prepared planting beds.
at spacing and areas on
maintenance period and/or final acceptance by the Owner or
5. Ali electrical work shall comply with the applicable codes.
drawings. Soil shall be firmly tomped around each plant,
Owner's Representative, The Owner must provide adequate
ALL SPECIFICATIONS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE
H. DIAGRAMMATIC DESIGN: The design is diagrammatic. All
7. Dispose of all debris and surplus materials.
VI. WEED
CONTROL:
and the excess soil removed from the crown.
maintenance to ensure the extended guarantee on trees.
CITY OF FONTANA SPECIFICATiON MANUAL FOR
pipe, valves, etc., shown within paved areas are for
6. Install all valves per details, and manufactures
design clarifications only and shall be installed in
recommendations.
8. Clean-up.
A.
KILLING WEEDS: Contractor shall germinate and destroy
G.
WATERING: Each section of seasonal color shall be immediately
watered upon completion of and watered thereafter as
C.
DEFINITION OF DEATH: Plants which die or lose more than 30%
STREETSCAPES AND PARKS
planted areas where possible. Never install the backflow
existing weed seeds before preparing areas for planting.
planting,
required.
of their original leaves shall be replaced.
preventers in lawn area; always in shrub areas.
MOISTURE SENSOR INSTALLATION (if applicable):
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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
1. INSTALLATION: All irrigation materials shall be
1. Installations and wiring ore to be done by the Contractor
hove opportunity to set seed.
H.
SPACING FROM EDGE: the first row of seasonal color should
be always within 6" of the edge of the area-
written notification by the Owner or Owner's Representative,
installed in accordance with the techniques and
in compliance with installation and operating instructions
10, Maintenance.
planting
shall remove and replace all guaranteed plant materials which
specifications set forth by each respective manufacturer.
enclosed with the moisture sensor and included with
B.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: For odditionaf weed killing refer
for any reason fall to meet the requirements of this guarantee.
All pertinent descriptive literature issued by these manufacturers
these special instructions.
11. VERIFICATION OF SITE CONDITIONS:
to Planting Notes on the Planting Plan.
XI. SOD
LAWN MATERIALS AND PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE):
Replacement shall be made with plant material as indicated or
become a part of these specifications after boving been approved
specified from the original planting and all such replacement
by the authorized Owner's Representative. Such installation
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
VIL SOIL
PREPARATION:
A.
REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII, for finish grading,
materials shall be guaranteed as specified for the original
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)
weed control, and soil preparation.
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 the Contractor
Install all equipment and materials as shown per detoils.
10' expansion lead to each station for finally locating of
etc., destroyed or damaged by any work under this contract
preparation
shall submit a soil report to the Owner and the Owner's
B.
PREPARATION: Sod area prior to planting shall be rolled
XVIT. MAINTENANCE:
sensors. Ali sensors are to be wired in parallel (see wire
sholl 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 Landscape
planting. If any air pockets ore 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
equal, shall be Installed as detailed.
the Contractor sholl notify the Owner's Representative in
C.
QUALITY: Sod shall be #1 Grade, machine cut at uniform
monitoring and adjucting irrigation schedule), weeding, rolling,
ore brought to the attention of the Owner's Representative.
writing, stating the conditions and submit a proposal covering
B.
COMPACTED AREAS: Soil areas that are compacted to more
thickness of 5/8" excluding top growth and thatch, weed
mowing, spraying, reseeding, edging and/or any other
cost of correction. If the Contractor fails to notify the
than 90% during site preparation shall be ripped to a minimum
free and shall be no less than eight months nor more than
operations necessary for their care and upkeep for a period of
4. All wiring connections at valve locations shall be water-
Owner's Representative of such conditions, he shall be
of 12" prior to beginning soil preparation. These areas shall
sixteen months old.
rot less than ninety (90) days. At the end of the maintenance
111. MATERIALS:
proof.
responsible for plant material under the guorcritee clause of
be defined by the Owners Representative and be billed as an
period, all plant materials shall be in a healthy, growing
extra if the unit price is quoted in the bid.
condition.
Irrigation materials and equipment shull be of type, size and
the specifications.
D.
TIMING: Installation shall take place within 24 hours after
location as noted and indicated on the drawings. Unless
5. One service unit will be purchased to properly prepare and
service the moisture sensor. The service unit along with all
C.
METHOD OF MIXING: If the slope is under 2 to 1, the soil
harvesting,
B.
WEED CONTROL: All areas shall be kept free of debris
permission to change is granted from the Owners Representative;
printed operating instructions are to furnished to the
C. DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions are approximate. Before
preparation materials should be broadcast uniformly over all
planted
and shall be weeded at not more that seven (7) day
materials are to be new and in perfect condition. No devicitions
Owner by the Contractor at finol inspection.
proc sealing with cry work, the Contractor shall carefully check
landscape areas and worked to a depth of 6" by rototiller or
E.
INSTALLATION: Sod shall be laid in a staggered pattern, with
intervals. Areas that do not have a pre -emergent weed killer
from the specifications shall be allowed. The decision of the
and verify all dimensions and quantities, and shall immediately
other acceptable mechomcal means to obtain a uniform blend
tight joints and in the some direction each time. On all
shall also be cult!voted at not more That seven (7) day
Owner's Representative shall be final in determination of the
inform the Owner's Representative of any discrepancies between
in the soil. if the slope is greater than 2 to 1, the
slopes sod shall be installed from the bottom up and the newly
intervals.
quality of materials.
6. Moisture Sensor operating and service instruction and
the information on the drawings and the actual conditions,
amendments shall be hydraulically applied for areas over 1000
sod should be protected by walking on boards cis installer moves
operations manual is to be placed in the controller.
refraining from doing any work in said areas until given
square feet and raked in for small areas. For the soil
upward. On slopes, pin the sod down with wooden pegs. No
IV. INSTALLATION:
approval to do so by the Owner's Representative.
amendment bid mix refer to the Planting Notes on the
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metal staples will be allowed. No sod of less than 18' in
C.
FERTILIZING: All planted areas shall receive a fertilizer
7. Special depth and placement information to augment
Planting Plain.
length will be allowed.
application of 20 pounds car 1,000 square feet of Gro-Power
A. EXCAVATION:
Moisture Sensor Installation and Operation Instruction,
ill. SOIL AMENDMENTS;
45 days following the beginning of maintenance. Water in
is to be provided by the Specified Manufacturer.
thoroughly after application.
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
existing subsurface utilities (mechanical and
1. Nitrogen stabilized redwood sawdust shall be 1007
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 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 recid.
D.
CONDITION OF SITE: During the maintenance period, keep the
paving, concrete work, plant material, etc., destroyed or
Manufacturers Respresentafive.
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 B2 Airport Loop Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Richord Polhannus, License CA-#2782
(949) 644-9370 (714) 210-3140 FAX
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