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GENERAL CONDITIONS
2. Trenches for pipe shall be cut to required grade line
V. DRAWINGS OF RECORD (AS-BUILTS):
A. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Shall consist of specifications
at a true gradient to provide uniform support for the
application of 20 pounds oer 1,000 square feet of Gro -Power
and its general conditions and the drawings. The intent
length of the pipe.
A. GENERAL:
of these documents is to include all labor, materials,
OTECTION OF EDGES: Regrade to protect the edges f m
thoroughly after application.
and services necessary for the proper execution on the
work. The documents are to be considered as one.
3. Depth of trenches shall be sufficient to provide a
The Contractor shall provide and keep up to date, in
Whatever is called for by any parts shall be as binding
minimum cover above the top of the pipe as noted on
accordance with this section, a complete set of record
as if called for oil parts. .
the drawings.
" as -built" black line ozolid prints which shall be corrected
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wat d to a depth of 6". No foot traffic shall be wed
daily and show every change from the original drawings and
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B. JOINING PIPE:
specifications and the exact "as -built" locations, sizes and
S. VERIFICATION: The Contractor shall verify measurements
INSPE ION BY SUPPLIER: If there are any questio regarding
kinds of equipment. Prints for this purpose may be obtained
on the drawings before beginning work. In case of error
th u *t of sod installation a representative of
from the Owner. This set of drawings shall be kept on the
or discrepancy in the drawings or specifications or in
I. The Contractor is responsible to be familiar with the
sed only as c record set. These drawings
the work of others affecting his work, he shall notify
methods of assembling, joining, and installing the various
shall also serve as work progress sheets and the Contractor
the Owner's Representative immediately. The Contractor
types of pipes to be used. He will adhere in strict
shall make neat and legible notafions thereon daily, as the
shall be held responsible for any damages or loss due to
accordance with the manufacturer's recommended
work proceeds, showing the work as actually installed. These
. his failure to observe these instructions.
procedures.
drawings shall be available at the times for inspection and
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shall be kept in a location designated by the Owner�s
C. MATERIALS, MACHINERY, EMPLOYEES: Except as otherwise
2. PVC pipe shell not be threaded and all transition fro m PVC
Respresentative.
noted, the Contractor shall provide and pay for all
to metal piping shall be by PVC male threaded adapter
request a "Final Construction" inspection. If the Owner's
materials, labor, tools, end other items necessary and
f ittings.
B. REQUIRED NOTATIONS:
incidental to the completion of his work.
remove stones, oreign growth of any kind nd extraneous
the Contractor will be advised that the basic ninety (90)
C. BACKIFLOW PREVENTER: The backflow prevention device
1. The Contractor shall dimension from two (2) permanent
D. SURVEYS, PERMITS, REGULATIONS: The: Owner shell furnish
specified herein shall be verified with local plumbing and
points of reference, building corners, sidewalks, or road
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:
shall obtain and pay for all permits and comply with all
or the installation methods, the Owner's Representative
1. In order to be substantial complete, at least the
laws and ordinances bearing on the operation or conduct
shall be notified PRIOR TO BID OPENING.
following must have been finished.
of the work as drawn and specified. �lf the Contractor
SOWING: Sow lawn eed in the area signated on the
a. Gate valves
observes that a variance exists therewith he shall
D. TESTS:
b. The routing of the irrigation main lines
promptly notify the Owner's Representative in writing
Sow the lawn in two irections.
c. Connection to the existing water lines
nges shall be adjusted as provided
d. Ireigation control valves
in the contract for changes in the work.
1. All main lines and lateral lines which have glued joints
e. Quick Coupling valves
under paving in the system shall be capped and
E. PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSON: The
pressure tested at 150 PSI.
f. Controller/Rain -check locations
Contractor shall adequately protect the work, adjacent
g. Master valve or Pump
property, and the public, and shall be responsible for
2. Pressure shall be sustained in the lines for not less than
any damages or injury due to his act.
three(3) hours. If leeks develop, the joints shall be
2. The drawing shall show app�oved subsitutions of sizes,
GENERAL: The hydromulch h be applied in the form of a
replaced and the test repeated until the entire system
materials, and manufacturers name end catalog number.
F. CHANGES IN THE WORK: The Owner may order changes in I .
is watertight.
the work, and the contract sum being adjusted accordingly. __1 - . . .
maintenance period and when the ground cover and turf
C. DELIVERY OF DRAWINGS OF RECORD:
All such orders and adjustments plus claims by the /I - .
3. Test shall be observed and approved by the Owner's
Contractor for extras must be made in writing before
Representative prior to backfill.
On or before the date of final inspection. the Contractor
executing the work involved.
The Contractor will be advised by the Owner's Representative
shall deliver the corrected and complete blacklines to the
rainfall to percolate to th und lying soil.
4. When the irrigation system has been completed (and I
Owner's Representative. Delivery of blocklines will not relieve
G. CORRECTION OF WORK: The Contractor shall re -execute
before planting has begun), the Contractor, in the
the Contractor of the responsibility of furnishing required
any work that falls to conform to the requirements of
presence of the Owner's Representative, shall test the
information that may be omitted from the prints.
. the contract and .shell remedy defects due to faulty
coverage of water afforded to the lawn and planting areas
C.
materials or workmanship upon written notice from the
as complete and adequate. The Contractor shall finish
D. CONTROLLER CHARTS:
Owner's Representative for a period of ninety (90) days
all materials and perform all work required to correct
from the date of completion of the contract.
any inadequacies of coverage.
arched stream so to fall like rain owing the wood fibers
1. As -built drawings shall be received and approved by
H. LANDSCAPE COORDINATOR STATUS: The Landscape
5. The Contractor shall inform the Owner's Representative
the Owner's Representative prior to preparing controller
charts.
Coordinator acts as the authorized representative of the
of any deviations from the plan required by wind. planting,
Owner in conjunction with the project manager, and has
soils, or site conditions that has a affect on present
D.
authority to accept or reject materials or workmanship
coverage.
. 2. Provide one controller chart for each controller supplied.
and to make minor changes in the work not involving extra
of the Owner's Representative.
cost. He will also interpret the meaning of the contract
documents end may stop the work if necessary to ensure
E. IRRIGATION HEAD INSTALLATION:
. e a reduced drawing of the actual
on.
as -built system, using a different color to indicate the
Contractor i preventing any of the slurry bei sprayed inside
area of coverage for each station.
any reserve basin or onto drainage ditches a d channels
1. Shrub and ground cover spray heads adjacent to curbs
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1. CLARIFICATION OF DRAWINGS BEFORE BIDDING: After
or walks shall be installed 1 " away from the curb or
walk and the heads be
4. When the chart is completed and approved by the Owner's
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reviewing the drawings thoroughly it is the Contractor's
shall pop-up models as
indicated on the drawings.
Representative, it shall be hermetically sealed and placed
responsibility to clarify with the Owner's Representative
in the controller box.
any questions the Contractor may have regarding the
CITY OF FONTANA STANDARDS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
method of construction, quantities, or quality of materials
2. Shrub spray heads adjacent to building, fences, or
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included or called out. If the Contractor cannot contact the
similar structures shall be installed 1" away from the
Vi. CLEAN-UP:
Owner's Representative, the Contractor must qualify his bid
structure and the nozzle shall be 6" minimum above finish
or accept the interpretation of the Owner's Representative
grade. Shrub spray heads not near paving structures
A. SCOPE AND FREQUENCY: After installation operations
on the questionable areas as they develop during construction.
a ve finish grade.
have been completed, remove ell trash, excess soil and
applied will vary from day to day and system system
e riding on the rate of growth and climatic conclitio
Documents, Hold c preliminary review to determine the condition of the work
rubbish from property. All scars, ruts, or other marks
J. SAMPLES: The Owner's Representative reserves the right to
3. All irrigation heads are to have double swing joints as
in the area caused by this work shall be repaired and
take and analyze samples of materials for conformity to
detailed.
the ground left in a neat and orderly condition
specifications at any time. The Contractor shall furnish
Representative at lease five (5) working days prior to anticipated date of
throughout the site. The Contractor shall pick up all
samples upon request by the Owner's Representative. Rejected
review.
thrash resulting from his work no less than each Friday
materials shall be immediately removed from the site and
4. Install oil irrigation heads per detcils.
before leaving the site, once a week and/or the last
replaced at the Contractor's expense. The cost of testing
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Agency's Authorized Representative issues a letter of Preliminary pleted.
working day of each week. All trash shall be removed
materials not meeting specifications shall be paid by the
F. IRRIGATION HEAD ADJUSTMENTS:
completely from the site.
Contractor. .
planted all areas requiring hydroseeded lawns shall be completed.
XIV. REPLACEMENTS:
. The Irrigation Contractor shall flush and adjust all irrigation
VI 1. GUARANTEE:
K. PRE -CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: Schedule a pre -construction
hecds for optimum performance and to prevent overspray onto
GENERAL: The Contractor shall immediately replace any and
meeting with the Owner's Representative at least seven (7)
walks and buildings as much as possible. This shell include
A. SCOPE: The entire irrigation system shall be guaranteed
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,
is to review any questions the Contractor may have regarding,
This else includes using the appropriate radius reduction
including settline of backfill areas below grade for a
the work, administrative procedures during construction end
equipment.
f 1 following the date of final
project work schedule.
acceptance of the work. If, within one (1) year from
G. CLOSING OF UNINSPECTED WORK:
date of completion, settling occurs, and adjustments in
2. All plants nct meeting these conditions shall be replaced and a Ninety
XV. CLEAN-UP:
pipes, valves, and irrigation heads, sod, irrigation devices,
A.
GENERAL: After all installation operations have been completed,
or paving is necessary to bring the system, sod or
IRRIGATION
The Contractor shall not allow or cause any of his work to be
paving to the proper level of the permanent grades, the
SPECIFICATIONS
covered or enclosed until it has been inspected, tested and
Contractor, as part of the work under this contract, shall
approved by the authorized Owner's Representative. Should
make all adjustments without extra cost of the Owner,
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
qny of his work be enciosed or covered before such
including the complete restoration of oil damaged
inspection and test, he shall uncover the work at his own
planting, paving or other improvements of any kind,
expense and after it has been inspected, tested, and approved,
The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, machinery, end
ary to install a complete irrigation system
he shell make all repairs with like materials necessary to
restore oil his work and that of other Contractors to its
B. RESPONSIBILITY: Should any operational difficulties in
as shown on the drawings and/or specified herin. When
original condition.
connection with the irrigation system within the specified
completed the irrigation system shall be a 100% coverage
guarantee period which is in the opinion of the Owner's
system in total functioning manner.
TOP SOIL: Excess topsoil shall be removed from the site.
Representative due to inferior material and/or workman -
H. BACKFILLING.
ship, said difficulties shall be immediately corrected by
C.
NEATNESS: Leave the sidewalks and street in a neat and
the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Owner's
11. GENERAL PRQUIREMENTS:
1. Backfill shall not be placed until the installed irrigation
Representative at no additional cost to the Owner;
system has been inspected and approved by the Owner's
including any and all other damage caused by such
A. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions are
Representative.
def ects.
approximated. Before proceeding with any work, the
and ties from ail plants unless otherwise directed, and only
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
Spacing of irrigation heads, locations of valves end backflow .
fine, granular materials to protect the pipe from the
completed and the connections made, the Contractor
preventers, and proposed P.O.C. shall be as indicated on the
clods or rocks. The remaining excavated dirt can be
shall instruct the Owner or his representative, in the
drawings. Any deviation from the plans must have the
used as backfill. The Contractor shall not place
operation end maintenance of the system.
approval of the Owner's Representative.
detrimental subsoil or rocks in the top 6" of backfill.
S. VERIFICATION OF FINISH GRADE: The Contractor shall inspect
all finish grades within the work area
3. If settlement occurs and adjustments in pipe, valves,
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PLANTING SPECIFK."O"Al ONS
to ensure the proper soil coverage (as specified) of the
irriga-Cion heads, or any other irrigation device, necessary
to bring the system to proper working order. The
B.
irrigation system pipes.
Contractor shall, as G part of his work under this
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
the care and preservation of all existing buildings and
contract make all the necessary adjustments without extra
C. WATER SUPPLY: The Contractor shall verify and be
cost to the Owner.
familiar with the source of water supply to the irrigation
Agency's Authorized Representative.
A. Furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to
system as indicated on the drawings.
1. AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER AND VALVES:
provide and install plant materials as shown on the drawings
Representative.
or as specified herein.
D. PERMITS AND FEES: The Contractor shall apply and pay
rmits required in the pursuit of his
1. A 120 volt electrical power outlet to the controller
shall be by (Provided the Landscape
B. Work included in this section (items included but not limited
. work cis required by the governing codes.
provided others.
Contractor has not included the electrical connection
to):
the maintenance period beyond (90) days specified, if they determined
in his scope of work) the Irrigation Contractor shall be
health for a period of ninety (90) days after completion of the
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
shall be held responsible for the care and preservation
the controller.
of all planting areas as indicated including the removal
of all existing buildings and structures on the property
of existing vegetation unless otherwise specified.
and adjacent premises and contiguous property. Any part
2. All wire from the controller to electric control valves
TREES: Trees shall be guaranteed to live end grow in an
of these properties injured, damaged or disturbed
because of his work shall be repaired, replaced or cleared
per U.F. #14-600 volt direct buricl.
2. Prepare and till soil in planting areas including furnishing
by the Contractor at his expense.
Use white for common, blue for lawn systems, black for
of all amendments as specified. Note that amendments
shrub systems and red for moisture sensors; common
indicated on the drawings (uniess otherwise specified)
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control wire. Install in common trench with main line
cre for bid purposes only. Actual soil amendments will
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. F. REVIEW OF DRAWINGS: It is the Contractor's responsibility
pipe where possible. Tape control wire at 10' O.C. to
be based on the soils test results.
to review irrigation drawings and note any areas he
main line pipe. Provide minimum 18' coverage.
DEFINITION OF DEATH: Plants which die or lose more than 30%
believes additional heads or valves are required prior
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3. Furnish and plant all plant materials as indicated in the
to submitting a bid. If no changes are submitted, the
3. Wire connections shall be made with "Scotch -Lok" wire
drawings and specifications.
Contractor is responsible for full coverage of equipment
connector sealing packs #3576 or Spears "Dri-splice"
w6tten notification by the Owner or OwriWs Representative,
as necessary at the Contractor's expense.
with sealant DS 300 or approved equal.
shall remove end replace all guaranteed plant materials which
4. Perform all pruning as required.
G. GOVERNINC REGULATION: All local, municipal and state
laws, rules and regulations governing or relating to
4. There shall be a control wire from each control valve
5. Stake and tie all plant materials as specified.
any portion of this work and hereby incorporated into
running to the controller, and each control valve shall
be connected to the common wire.
specified from the original planting and all such replacement
and made part of these specifications, and their -
ground
6. Provide for the maintenance of the planting until
provisions shall be carried out by the Irrigation Contractor.
acceptance of the job by the Owners Representative.
5. All electrical work shall comply with the applicable codes.
H. DIAGRAMMATIC DESIGN: The. design is diagrammatic. All
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7. Dispose of all debris and surplus materials.
pipe, valves, etc., shown within paved areas are for
6. Install all valves per details, and manufactures
specified has been completed, inspected, and approved by the
design clarifications only and shall be installed in
recommendations.
Owner or Owner's Representative, the Contractor shall maintain
planted areas where possible. Never install the backflow
S. Clean-up. .
preventers in lawn crea;,.olways in shrub areas.
MOISTURE SENSOR INSTALLATION (if applicable):
monitoring and adjucting irrigation schedule), weeding, rolling,
9. Guarantee.
1. INSTALLATION: All irrigation materials shall be
installed in accordance with the techniques and
1. N,installations and wiring are to be done by the Contractor
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10. Maintenance.
specifications set forth by each respective manufacturer.
compliance with installation and operating instructions
not less than ninety (90) days. At the end of the maintenance
All pertinent descriptive literature issued by these manufacturers
lased with the moisture sensor and included with
period, all plant materials shall be in a healthy, growing
become a part of these specifications after boving been approved
th special instructions.
ii. VERIFICATION OF SITE CONDITIONS:
by the authorized Owner's Representative. Such installation
B.
WEED CONTROL: All planted areas shall be kept free of debris
e followed only if the directions of the
2. The Cc ractor shall furnish 2 -AWG -UF #14 (or rger)
A. EXCAVATION: The Contractor shall verify exact locations of
irrigation drawings end specifications do not thoroughly and
wires fro the controller to the moisture sens control
all existing sub-suface utilities (mechanical and electrical)
completely order the methods or techniques to be followed.
stations, I tions shown on drawings. Prov' additional
prior to excavation. Any utilities, A.C. paving, concrete work,
Install all equipment and materiials cis shown per details.
1 O' exponsi lead to each station for fin locating of
etc., destroyed or damaged by any work under this contract
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sensors. All nsors are to be wired in rallei (see wire
shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense.
J. SITE PROBLEMS: The Irrigation Contractor shall not
color note abo .
willfully install the irrigation system as indicated on
B. SUB -SURFACE DRAINAGE OR SOIL CONDITIONS: Should sub -
the drawings when it is obvious In the field that there
3. Ametek 6" extensio axes No. 1 0 0-003 covered by
surface drainage or soil conditions be encountered which
are unknown obstructions, grade differences, and/or
Ametek green cover IVC -10- 3-004, or approved
would be detrimental to growth or survival of plant material,
discrepancies in the area dimensions until such conditions
equal, shall be installe s d et * d.
the Contractor shall notify the Owner's Representative in
are brought to the attention of the Owner's Representative.
writing, stating the conditions and submit a proposal covering
4. All wiring connections at v locations shall be water-
cost of correction. If the Contractor fails to notify the
Owner's Representative of such conditions, he shall be
Ill. MATERIALS:
proof.
responsible for plant materici under the guarantee clause of
Irrigation materials and equipment shall be of type, size and
location as noted Grid indicated on the drawings. Unless
5. One service unit will purchase o properly prepare end
the specifications.
permission to change is granted from the Owners Representative;
service the mol t r sensor. The ice unit clong with all
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C. DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions are approximate. Before
materials are to be new and in perfect condition. No deviations
printed operating tructions are to ished to the
Owner by the C ractor at final inspe ' n.
proceeding with any work, the Contractor shall carefully check
from the specifications shall be allowed. The decision of the
and verify all dimensions and quantities, and shall immediately
Owner's Representative shall be final in deteriminction of the .
inform the Owner's Representative of any discrepancies between
quality of materials.
6. Moisture Se or operating and service instr ion and
the informat:ion on the drawings and the actual conditions,
operations anuoi is to be placed in the co oiler.
refraining from doing any work in said areas until given
IV. INSTALLATION:
approval to do so by the Owner's Representative.
7. Specie epth and placement information to oug nt
A. EXCAVATION:
Mais e Sensor Installation and Operation Instructi
Ill. SOIL AMENDMENTS:
is be provided by the Specified Manufacturer.
1. The Contractor shall verify locations of all
existing .subsurface utilities (mechanical and
1. Nitrogen stabilized redwood sawdust shell be 100%
electeical) prior to excavation. Any utilities, A.C.
8. nstallation must be inspected and accepted by the
nitrogen stabilized (5% by dry and free of
paving, concrete work, plant material, etc., destroyed or
Manufacturers Respresentative.
4�iight)
shaving particles larger then 1 passing through a
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damaged by any work under this contract shall be
100 mesh screen.
repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense.
2. Soil sulfur shall be standard commercial grade.
3. Humus, "Gro -Power" 5-3-1 shall be manufactured by
Southern California Organic Fertilizer Company,
Glendale, CA (213) 245-6849 or (714) 750-3830.
4. Bone meal 2-22-0 shall be manufactured by Kellogg
Supply, Wilmington, CA.
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6. Ph Acidall shall be manufactured by Kellogg Supply,
Wilmington, CA.
7. Par - 5 shall be manufactured by Kaibab Forest Products.
8. Commercial fertilizer shall be Best Products of approved
equal.
B. TOP SOIL:
1. Topsoil consists of a fertile, friable natural loom of
uniform quality, free from subsoil, stiff cloy, hard clods,
hard pan, sod, partially disintegrated debris, or other
undesirable materials. Topsoil to be "Class 9' per Greenback
2. Topsoil shall not contain obnoxious weeds, such as
morning glory, sorel, oxalis, spurge, annual POG,
nut gross or bermuda gross.
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C. PLANT MATERIALS:
1. Plant names in the Plant List conform to "Standardized
Plant Names" by American Joint Committee of
Horticultural Nomenclature, except in cases not covered
therein. In these instances the established custom of
the nursery trade in followed.
2. Plants shell be sound, healthy, vigorous, free from
disease and weeds, insect pests of their eggs end shall
have healthy, normal root systems, well filling their
container, but not to the point of being root bound.
3. Plants ,shall not be pruned prior to delivery except cis
authorized by the Owner's Representative. In no case
shall trees be topped.
4. All plant mate6als shall be subject to approval of size,
health, quality, character, etc., by the Owner's
Representative.
5. The height and spread of all plant materials shall be
measured with branches in their normal position.
6. The caliper of all trees shall be measured 4' above the
surface of the ground.
other dimensions of any plant materials
are omitted from the plant list, it shall be understood
that these plant materials shall be normal stock for the
� type listed.
8. Plant material shell be symmetrical, typical for variety
and species, and shall conform to measurements specified
in the Plant List/Legend.
9. Plant material larger than those specified may be
supplied if complying in all other respects and at no
additional cost to the Owner, upon approval of the
Owner's Representative.
10. All plant materials must have been previously inspected
at the nursery by the County Horticultural Department
and shall be subject to acceptance as to quality by
the Owner's Representative.
11. Substitutions will be permitted only as indicated, or if
proof is submitted that any plant specified is not
available, a proposal will be considered for the use of
the nearest equivalent size or variety with an equitable
adjustment of the contract price.
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12. Quantities shown on the call outs on, the Planting Pion
are for the convenience of the Contractor only.
Quantities drawn on the plan (whether by circles, dots or
triangles) are the final authority end shall be furnished
and installed as drawn. The Owner's Representative shall
have the final authority as to location of all plant material.
0. SEED MATERIALS:
1. hall be clean, fresh, new crop seed a be
the mi s noted on the Plantin .
2. Seed shall b ! mixe ler and furnished with the
dealer's gua statement sition and
perc 0 ueity which shall be fur to the
er s R�presentotive. Seed tags shall be e to
the Owners Representative at the time of installation.
E. all be per details.
ELOW GROUND: -
A. CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY: the Contractor is responsible
for verifying the location of all utility lines and other
underground obstructions so that proper precautions may be
taken not to disturb or damage such improvements. In the
event of a conflict between such lines and plant locations,
the Contractor shall promptly notify the Owner's Representative,
who shall arrange for the relocation of one or the other.
Failing to follow this procedure, the Contractor shall at his
own expense make any and all repairs for damages resulting
from his work.
V. FINISH GRADING: .
A. TILING: Till ell planting creas as .specified herein.
B. UNIFORM GRADE: After tilling, all areas shall be brought to
uniform grade by floating or hand raking.
C. GRADE RELATIONSHIPS: Finish grade of planting areas afther
application of soil amendments shall be 1 1/2' below top of
curb grades noted by spot elevations.
D. - ILDINGS: soil areas adjace gs shall
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E. ROCKS OR CLODS: No rocks or clods over 3/4"' in diameter
repared planting beds.
V1. WEED CONTROL:
A. KILLING WEEDS: Contractor shall germinate and destroy
existing weed seeds before preparing areas for planting.
Sufficient water shall be applied to cause weed seed to sprout.
Young weeds shall then be destroyed and removed before they
have opportunity to set seed.
B. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: For additional weed killing refer
to Planting Notes on the Planting Pion.
VII. SOIL PREPARATION:
A. SOIL REPORT: Before starting soil preparation the Contractor
shall submit a soil report to the Owner and the Owner's
Representative. If no soil report is submitted it will be
dments were not add
Contractor will be requested to give a credit for soil
preparation.
B. COMPACTED AREAS* Soil areas that are compacted to more
than 90% during site preparation shall be ripped to a minimum
of 12" prior to beginninq soil preparation. These creas shall
be defined by the Owners Representative and be billed as an
extra if the unit price is quoted in the bid.
C. METHOD OF MIXING: if the slope is under 2 to 1, the soil
preparation matedals should be broadcast uniformly over all
landscape areas and worked to a depth of 6" by rototiller or
other acceptable mechanical means to obtain a uniform blend
in the soil. If the slope is greater than 2 to 1, the
amendments shall be hydraulically applied for areas over 1000
squcre feet and raked in for small areas. For the soil
amendment bid mix refer to the Planting Notes on the
Planting Plan.
0. EXTRANEOUS MATERIALS: In additional to the work specified
above the Contractor shall remove all extraneous materials that
are exposed on the surface and grade to facilitate run-off of
surface water.
E. DELIVERY SUPS: Supply delivery slips from the supplier for
the soil amendments to the site. Bulk -loads from the
Contractor's yard will not be accepted. Supply empty bogs for
fertilizer to the Superintendent of the job and the Owner's
Representative.
VIII. SHRUB AND TREE PLAISITING:
A. CORRELATION: Trees and shrubs shall not be planted until
all operations in conjunction with the installation of the
irrigation system have been completed, final grades have been
established, and the planting beds properly prepared by
cultivation and fertilization as covered in these specifications.
B. PLANTING TIME: No planting shall take place during extremely
hot. dry, windy or freezing weather.
C. LOCATIONS: Relative position of all plants and trees is subject
to approval of the Ownees. Representative and they shall, if
necessary, be relocated at his direction as part of this
l normally be located a minimum of 5'
from buildings, site amenities and walkways.
D. DISTRIBUTION: No more plants shall be distributed about the
landscape area that can be planted and watered on the
same day.
E. CONTAINER REMOVAL: Plant containers shall be removed when
Planting the plants. Container may be split on both sides,
however, without use of axe or spade. All containers shall be
removed from the site.
F. PLANTING PITS: All tree and shrub pits shall have a diameter
of at least twice the diameter of the root bell. Pit depths
shall be a minimum 12" deeper than the rool ball for trees
and 8" deeper than the root ball for shrubs or as per
planting details.
G. PLACING: Plants shall be placed and held during backfill in
an upright position in the center of the pit. Plants shall
be held at, or slightly above nursery level. The earth ball
shall be kept intact. Any exposed roots shall be spread
out. Injured roots shall be pruned.
H. BACKFILL: Plant pit backfilling soil shall consist of 1 part
nitrogen stabilized sawdust to 2 parts topsoil. Materials shall
be thoroughly mixed before placement. In addition to
bGckfill, commercial fertilizer 20-10-5 Agriform 21 gram
tablets shall be added to plant pits at the following rates:
1 tablet per 1 gallon container
2 tablets per 5 gallon container
3 tablets per 15 gallon container
4 tablets per 24" box
5 tablets per 30" box
6 tablets per 36" box
7 tablets per 42" box
8 tablets per 48" box and thos - e box sizes which are larger
1. WATERING: When the pit has been backfilled to three quarters
of its depth water shall be poured about the roots. Air
pockets shall be eliminated and backfill continued until the
backfill is brought to grade level.
J. COMPACTING: Bcckfill shall not be compacted around the
roots or bell of the plant during or after planting. The
backfill on which the plant ball rests shall be lightly compacted.
K. SETTLEMENT: Plants which settle shall be raised to the
required level or replaced at the option of the Contractor.
Raised plants which fail to grow shall be replaced.
L. STAKING: Stakes shall, be driven to sufficient depth to hold
the tree ri id. Trees shall be supported by at least two ties
each side Vee details).
M. PRUNING: Limbs, branches, cones and runners which require
trimming shall be removed to leave a clean cut flush with
the trunk (pruning only as directed by the Owner's
Representative).
N. PLANTING BEDS: Planting beds shall be edged and cultivated
to the line separating areas as shown. Beds shall be brought
to a smooth even surface conforming to established grades
after full settlement has occurred.
IX. GROUND COVER AREAS:
A. REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, Vil, for finish grading,
weed control, and soil preparation.
B. SOIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil as per these specificcUons
and the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan.
C. GRADING: Areas shall be raked and floated smooth to provide
a true and uniform surface.
D. PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Planting pits for ground cover
shall be 4" x 4" or adequate to accept plant material from
flats or 4" pots without crushing or deforming the rootball.
Place a 20-10-5 Agriform 5 gram fertilizer tablet in each
individual ground cover pit.
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E. SPACING: Plant according to spacing . and in areas indicated on
the drawings. Soil shall be firmly tamped around each plant,
l removed from the crown.
F. WATERING: Each section of ground cover shall be immediately
watered upon completion of planting, and thereafter as
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G. SPACING FROM EDGE: The first row of ground cover should
always be within 24" of the edge of planting arec and triangular
spaced. .
X. SEASONAL COLOR:
A. REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII, for finish grading,
weed control, and soil preparation.
B. SOIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil as per these specifications
and the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan.
C. GRADING: Areas shall be raked and floated smooth to provide
a true and uniform surface.
D. QUAL)TY OF PLANTS: Plants shell be healthy annual plant
material in bloom in the size indicated on the drawings.
E. PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Each plant pit for seasonal color
shall be 6" x 6", or adequate to accept material in the
required size, with one teaspoon of bone meal mixed into the
backfill mix (shrub backfill mix should be used, not the
Agriform plant tablets).
F. SPACING: Plant at spacing and in areas indicated on the
drawings. Soil shall be firmly tamped around each plant,
l removed from the,crown.
G. WATERING: Each section of seasonal color shall be immediately
watered upon completion of planting, and watered thereafter as
required.
H. SPACING FROM EDGE: the first row of seasonal color should
be always within 6" of the edge of the planting crea.
XI. SOD LAWN MATERIALS AND PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE):
A. FERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI. VII, for finish gradi ,
we control, and soil preparation.
B. PREPA ION: Sod area prior to planting shall be ed
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lightly an watered to a depth of 6" the day I 0
planting. ny air pockets are found, the are shall be
reg is htly water the are o be
planted just pr to planting.
C. QUALITY: Sod shall e #1 Grade, mac * e cut at uniform
thickness of Ve e ing top grow and thatch, weed
le than eig months nor more than
sixteen months old.
D. TIMING: Installation shall tak ace within 24 hours after
harvesting.
E. INSTALLATION: Sod sh be laid in toggered pattern, with
tight joints end in t some directio ch time. On all
slopes sod shall b installed from the b om up and the newly
sod should be ected by walking on bo s as installer moves
upward. On es, pin the sod down with oden pegs. No
metal staple i I be allowed. No sod of less on 18 in
length will allowed.
F. JOINT Adjoin the sections of sod firmly together, air
spa occur between sections of sod they must be fi
wi sand or the sod relaid.
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IROLLING: Roll sod with an adequately weighted roller to
C. FERTILIZING: All planted areas shall receive a fertilizer -
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RING: After installation sod must be kept thorou ly
project neat and free from debris at all times. Obtain the
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Owner's approvGi for on-site storage of equipment or
for to 3 weeks from the date of installation.
maintenance materials.
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INSPE ION BY SUPPLIER: If there are any questio regarding
th u *t of sod installation a representative of
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XIX. FINAL CONSTRUCTION AND FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION:
out the supplier's represento e.
A. FINAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION:
XII. SEED
LAWN P ING (IF APPLICABLE):
.
When all landscape improvements have been installed in
A.
REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII, fo finish grading,
accordance with the plans and specifications, the
weed control and soil preparation.
Contractor shall notify the Owners Representative and
request a "Final Construction" inspection. If the Owner's
B.
PREPARATION: Cultivate to a depth of Y_ 18 below finish grade,
Representative determines the work to be substantially
complete and in conformance with plans and specifications,
remove stones, oreign growth of any kind nd extraneous
the Contractor will be advised that the basic ninety (90)
matter, and gr e to remove ridges and pressions so that
day maintenance period is started.
areas after settl ent will conform to th finish grade. Roll
and rake lightly fll the surface is smo h, friable and of
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uniform fine te!xtu .
1. In order to be substantial complete, at least the
following must have been finished.
C.
SOWING: Sow lawn eed in the area signated on the
drawings at the rat as designated a the Planting Plans.
a. All fine grading, including elimination of low
Sow the lawn in two irections.
points that hold runoff.
b. A complete and operable ir6gation system.
D.
TOP DRESSING: Rake htly, spree 1/4" of Par -5 top
c. Installation of all plant materials.
d. Seeding of Gil seeded areas.
dressing with a mecho al spread , roll with a 200 lbs.
roller and water with .
2. Minor pick-up items may be completed during the
X111. HYDROSEEDING SPECIFICATIONS AP CAB LE):
basic maintenance period. These items will be
determined as Minor solely by the Owner's
Representative.
A.
GENERAL: The hydromulch h be applied in the form of a
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slurry consisting of wood ce se fiber, seed, chemical
B. FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION: At the end of the
additives, commercial fertilize and water. When hydraulically
maintenance period and when the ground cover and turf
sprayed on the soil rf e, e hydromulching shall form
have established and all pick-up items have been completed,
a blotter like ground 01 r regnated uniformly with seed
the Contractor shall request a final maintenance inspection.
and fertilizer and sh I 010 t absorption of moisture and
The Contractor will be advised by the Owner's Representative
rainfall to percolate to th und lying soil.
at the final inspection that work is or is not scitisfactory.
B.
EQUIPMENT: Hydraulic e ipment red for the application of
1. If the work is satisfactory, the basic maintenance
the fertilizer, seed, and lurry of epered wood pulp shell be
of the "super hydro -se er" type approved by the Owner's
period will end on the date of the final inspection
Representative.
as directed by the Owner's Representative.
C.
APPLICATION: The a rotor shall spr the area with a uniform
2. If t i he work is unsatisfactory the basic maintenance
visible coat by usin the green colo f the wood pulp as a
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period will continue at no additional expense to the
Owner until the work has been completed, inspected,
guide. The slurry all be applied in sweeping motion in a
and approved by the Owner's Representative.
arched stream so to fall like rain owing the wood fibers
a until a good co is achieved and the
material is spree at the required rate r acre.
C. FAILURE TO PASS INSPECTION: If the work fails to pass
final inspection, any subsequent inspections must be .
D.
TIME LIMIT: All lurry mixture which has t been applied
rescheduled as per above, and will be charged to the
Contractor at the prevailing hourly rate of the Owner's
within four hou after mixing will be reje d and removed
of the Owner's Representative.
from the proj t at the Contractor's expen .
E.
PROTECTION: Special care should be exercis by the
Contractor i preventing any of the slurry bei sprayed inside
any reserve basin or onto drainage ditches a d channels
which may mpede the free flow of rain or irri tion water.
Any slurry pillied into restricted areas shall be eaned up at
the Contir tors expense to the satisfaction of t Owner or
Owner 5 -presentative.
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SPECIFICATION FOR ALL C.F.D. AREA
G.
MAINTE NCE AND IRRIGATION: Once the slurry mu h has been
applie e to set for one day, the s'op� all be
3.07 THE NINETY (90) DAY MAINTENANCE PERIOD
then irrigated. There is no set irrigation require ents in
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Illo per minute. Duration of time and number o gallons
A. PreliminalZ4 Review As soon as all plantings are completed per Contract
applied will vary from day to day and system system
e riding on the rate of growth and climatic conclitio
Documents, Hold c preliminary review to determine the condition of the work
en untered. As a rule of thumb, the soil surface rn t be
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k t moist at all times, particularly during the beeding
9 mination period (approximately 30 days).
b. Date of Review: Submit a written request to the Agency's Authorized
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Representative at lease five (5) working days prior to anticipated date of
H.
ESEEDING: All bare spots shall be reseeded (sodded, if
review.
ydroseed is turf mix), by the Contractor within 45 days s
C. Beginning of the Ninety (90) Day Maintenance Period: The date on which the
providing the lack of cover growth or mulch is not due to
inadequate irrigation or erosion caused by excessive waterin
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by the Owner.
Acceptance to the Contractor. By this date, all plant materials shall be
planted all areas requiring hydroseeded lawns shall be completed.
XIV. REPLACEMENTS:
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GENERAL: The Contractor shall immediately replace any and
all materials which for any reason die or are damaged while
A. Conditions for Pre -Final AcceDtance of Work at End of Maintenance Period
under the Contractor's core. Replacements shall be made
with plant of like kind and size in the some manner as
1. Each plant shell be alive and thriving, showing signs of growth and no
specified for the original planting (see guarantee "XVII -D"
signs of growth and no signs of stress, disease, or any other.
for definition of death and replacement).
2. All plants nct meeting these conditions shall be replaced and a Ninety
XV. CLEAN-UP:
(90) Day Maintenance Period commenced for such plants.
A.
GENERAL: After all installation operations have been completed,
3. be 100% weed free unless otherwise approved by
oil trash, excess soil, empty plant containers and rubbish
the Agency's Authorized Representative. :
shall be removed from the property. All scars, ruts or other
marks in the area caused by this work shall be repaired and
4. Lawn areas shall have 10(7. germination and establishment of turf.
the ground left in a neat and orderly condition throughout
the site. Contractor shall pick up all trash resulting from this
B. Corrective Work:
work no iess than each Friday before leaving the site, once a
week and/or the lost -working day each week. All trash shall
1. Work required corrective action or replacement in the judgment of the
be removed completely from the site.
Agency's Authorized Representative shall be performed within ten (10)
calendar days after the Pre -Final Review.
B.
TOP SOIL: Excess topsoil shall be removed from the site.
2. Perform corrective work and materials replacement in acdordance
C.
NEATNESS: Leave the sidewalks and street in a neat and
with the Drawings and Specifications and shall be made by the
Contractor at no cost to the Agency.
clean condition at the end of each working day.
3. After corrective work is completed, the Contractor shall again request
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REMOVAL OF TAGS: Remove all togs, labels, nursery stakes
a Pre -Final Review for Pre -Final Acceptance as outlined above. �
and ties from ail plants unless otherwise directed, and only
at the end of all installations.
4. Continue maintenance of ell landscaped areas until such time as all
corrective measures have been completed and accepted by the Agency"s
XVI. PROTECTION:
Authorized Representative.
A.
GENERAL- At all times during construction, adequate protection
C. Final Acceptance Final approval and acceptance of the work will be given
shall be provided for all areas against damage of any kind,
when the following conditions, as determined by the Agency's Authorized
until final acceptance by the Owner's Representative.
Representative have been met:
1. At completion of the ninety (90) day maintenance period, and when one
B.
RESPONSIBILITY: the Contractor shall be held responsible for
hundred (100) percent germination and plant establishment is obtained.
the care and preservation of all existing buildings and
structures on the property and adjacent premises. Any part
of them injured, damaged of disturbed because of his work
2. All planting areas shall be weed free unless otherwise approved by the
shall be repaired, replaced or cleaned by the Contractor at
Agency's Authorized Representative.
his expense.
3. After final inspection and acceptance by the Agency's Authorized
Representative.
XVIL GUARANTEE:
4. The Agency's Authorized Representative reserves the option to extend
A.
SHRUBS: All shrubs shall be guaranteed as to growth and
the maintenance period beyond (90) days specified, if they determined
health for a period of ninety (90) days after completion of the
further maintenance establishment required by the Contract
specified maintenance period and/or final acceptance by the
Documents.
Owner or Owner's Representative.
5. Approval and acceptance for operation and maintenance will be given in
B.
TREES: Trees shall be guaranteed to live end grow in an
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acceptable upright position for one (1) year after the specified
maintenance period and/or final acceptance by the Owner or
Owner's Representative. The Owner must provide adequate
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maintenance to ensure the extended guarantee on trees.
A. S12ecific Reguirements: Refer to the following sections:
C.
DEFINITION OF DEATH: Plants which die or lose more than 30%
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of their original leaves shall re replaced.
1. Trees, Shrubs, and Ground Covers- Section 02950
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D.
REPLACEMENT: The Contractor, within seven (7) days of
w6tten notification by the Owner or OwriWs Representative,
shall remove end replace all guaranteed plant materials which
for any reason fail to meet the requirements of this guarantee.
Replacement shall be made with plant material as indicated or
specified from the original planting and all such replacement
materials shall be guaranteed as specified for the original
guaranteed material.
XVIII. MAINTENANCE:
A.
SCOPE: After all work indicated on the drawings or herein
specified has been completed, inspected, and approved by the
Owner or Owner's Representative, the Contractor shall maintain
all planted areas by means of continuous watering (including
monitoring and adjucting irrigation schedule), weeding, rolling,
mowing, spraying, reseeding, edging and/or any other
operations necessary for their core and upkeep for a period of
not less than ninety (90) days. At the end of the maintenance
period, all plant materials shall be in a healthy, growing
condition,
B.
WEED CONTROL: All planted areas shall be kept free of debris
d at not more that seven (7) day
intervals. Areas that do not hove a pre -emergent weed killer
shall also be cultivated at not more that seven (7) day
intervals.
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