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GENERAL CONDITIONS
2. Trenches for pipe shall be cut to required grade line
V. DRAWINGS OF RECORD (AS-BUILTS):
2. Soil sulfur shall be standard commercial grade.
E.
DELIVERY SLIPS: Supply delivery slips from the supplier for
G.
ROLLING: Roll sod with an adequately weighted roller to
XIX. FINAL CONSTRUCTION AND FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION:
A. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Shall consist of specifications
at a true gradient to provide uniform support for the
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the soil amendments to the site. Bulk loads from the
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smooth out the sod bed. Roll sod in both directions,
and its eneral conditions and the drawin s. The intent
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length of the pipe.
A. GENERAL:
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3. Soil Conditioner Tri -C Enterprises 1(800) 927 3311
or (fox) (909) 590-3301,
Contractors yard will not be accepted. Supply empty bags for
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fertilizer to the Superintendent of the job and the Owner s
one perpendicular to the other.
A. FINAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION;
of these documents is to include all labor, materials,
and services necessary far the proper execution on the
work. The documents are to be considered as ane,
3. Depth of trenches shall be sufficient to provide a
The Contractor shall provide and keep up to date, in
4. Bone meal 2-22-0 shall be manufactured by Kellogg
Representative.
H.
PROTECTION OF EDGES: Re rade to rotect the ed es from
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d in if mowin ed a is not used.
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When ail landscape improvements have been installed in
Whatever is called for by any parts shall be as binding
minimum cover above the top of the pipe as noted on
the drawings.
accordance with this section, a com lete set of record
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Supply, Wilmington, CA.
Vlll. SHRUB AND TREE PLANTING:
accordance with the lans and s ecifications, the
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as if called for all pflrts.
as -built block line ozolid tints which shall be corrected
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daily and show every change from the original drawings and
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WATERING: After installfltion sod must be kept thorough€y
Contractor shall notif the Owners Re resentative and
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request a "Final Construction" inspection. If the Owner's
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B. JOINING PIPE:
specifications and the exact "as -built" locations, sizes and
5. Azalea organic planter mix #103 shall be manufactured
by Bandini Fertilizer.
A.
CORRELATION: Trees and shrubs shall not be planted until
watered to a depth of 6 . No foot traffic shall be allowed
for 2 to 3 weeks from the date of installation.
Re resentative determines the work to be substantial€
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B. VERIFICATION: The Contractor shall verify measurements
kinds of equipment. Prints for this purpose may be obtained
all operations in conjunction with the installation of the
complete and in conformance with plans and specifications,
on the drawings before beginning work. In case of error
from the Owner. This set of drawings shall be kept on the
irrigation system have been completed, final grades have been
the Contractor will be advised that the basic ninety (90)
or discrepancy in the drawings or specifications or in
1. The Contractor is responsible to be familiar with the
site and shall be used only as a record set. These drawings
6. Ph Acidal€ shall be manufactured by Kellogg Supply,
established, and the planting beds properly prepared by
J.
INSPECTION BY SUPPLIER: If there are any questions regarding
day maintenance period is started.
the work of others affecting his work, he shall notify
methods of assembling. joining, and installing the various
shall also serve as work progress sheets and the Contractor
Wilmington, CA,
cultivation and fertilization as covered in these specifications.
the quality of sod installation a representative of the supplier
the Owners Representative immediately. The Contractor
types of pipes to be used. He will adhere in strict
shall make neat and legible notations thereon daily, as the
shall be requested to inspect the installation and the
1 In order to substantial complete, at least the
shall be held responsible for any damages or loss due to
his failure to these instructions.
accordance with the manufacturer's recommended
work proceeds, showing the work as actually installed. These
7� Par - 5 shall be manufactured by Kaibab Forest Products.
B.
PLANTING TIME: No planting snail take p€ace during extremely
Contractor shall call out the supplier's representative,
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following must have been finished.
observe
procedures.
drawings shall be available at the times for inspection and
hat, dry, windy or freezing weather.
shall be kept in o location designated by the Owner's
Respresentative.
8. Commercial fertilizer shall be Best Products of approved
XII, SEED LAWN PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE):
a. All fine grading, including elimination of low
C. MATERIALS, MACHINERY, EMPLOYEES: Except as otherwise
2. PVC pipe shall not be threaded and all transition from PVC
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LOCATIONS: Relative position of all plants and trees is subject
points that hold runoff.
noted, the Contractor shall provide and pay for all
materials, labor, tools, and other items necessary and
to metal piping shall be by PVC male threaded adapter
fittings.
B. REQUIRED NOTATIONS:
9. Mycorrhizal inoculum -Tri-C Enterprises, 1 (800)
to a royal of the Owners Re resentative and the shall, if
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REFERENCE: Refer to Para ra h V, V€, VII, for finish radia ,
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b. A com lete and o erable irri ation s stem.
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incidents€ tQ the completion of his work.
927-3311'
necessary, be relocated at his direction as part of this
contract. Trees shall normal) be located a minimum of 5'
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weed control, and soil preparation.
c. installation of all plant materials.
d. Seeding of all seeded areas.
C. BACKFLOW PREVENTER: The backflow prevention device
1. The Contractor shall dimension from two (2) permanent
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TOP 50€L:
from buildings, site amenities and walkways.
B.
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PREPARATION: Cultivate to a depth of 2 below finish grade,
D. SURVEYS, PERMITS, REGULATIONS: The Owner shall furnish
on adequate survey of the property. The Contractor
specified herein shall be verified with local plumbing and
health codes. In the event of any conflict on the device
points of reference, building comers, sidewalks, or road
intersections, etc., the location of the following items:
remove stones, foreign growth of any kind and extraneous
2. Minor ick -u items ma be com feted durin the
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shall obtain and pay for all permits and comply with all
or the installation methods, the Owners Representative
1. Topsoil consists of a fertile, friable natural loom of
D.
DISTRIBUTION: Na more plants shall be distributed about the
landscape area that can be planted and watered on the
matter, and grade to remove ridges and depressions so that
areas after settlement will conform to the finish grade. Roll
basic maintenance eriod. These items will be
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determined as Minor solely by the Owner's
laws and ordinances bearing on the operation or conduct
shall be notified PR10R TO BID OPENING.
a. Gate valves
uniform quality, free from subsoil, stiff clay, hard clods,
same day.
and rake lightly until the surface is smooth, friable and of
Re resentative.
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of the work as drawn and specified. If the Contractor
hard pan, sod, partially disintegrated debris, or other
uniform fine texture.
observes that a variance exists therewith he shall
0. TESTS:
b. The routing of the irrigation main lines
undesirable materials,
promptly notify the Owner's Representative in writing
c. Connection to the existing water lines
E.
CONTAINER REMOVAL: Plant containers shall be removed when
B. FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION: At the end of the
and any necessary changes shall be adjusted as provided
d, Irri ation control valves
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2. Topsoil shall oat contain obnoxious weeds, such as
planting the plants. Container may be split on both sides,
C.
SOWING: Sow lawn seed in the area designated on the
maintenance eriod and when the round cover and turf
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in the contract for changes in the work.
1. Ail main lines and lateral lines which have glued joints
e. Quick Coupling valves
morning glory, Sorel, oxalis, spurge, annual poo,
however, without use of axe or spade. Ali containers shall be
drawings at the rate as designated on the Planting Plans.
have established and all pick-up items have been completed,
under paving in the system shall be capped and
f. Controller/Rain-check locations
nut grass or Bermuda grass.
removed from the site.
Sow the lawn in two directions.
the Contractor shall re uest a final maintenance ins ection.
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E. PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSON: The
P tessera tested at 150 PSI.
The Contractor will be advised by the Owner's Representative
Contractor shall adequately protect the work, adjacent
g. Master valve or Pump
C.
PLANT MATERIALS:
F.
PLANTING PITS: A€€ tree and shrub pits shalC have a diameter
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TOP DRESSING: Rake lightly, spread 1 /4 of Par -5 top
at the final ins ection that work is or is not satisfacto
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property, and the public, and shall be responsible for
2. Pressure shall be sustained in the lines for not less than
of at least twice the diameter of the root ball. Pit depths
dressing with a mechanical spreader, roll with a 200 lbs.
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,
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shall be a minimum 12" deeper than the rool ball for trees
roller and water with a fine spray.
1. If the work is satisfactory, the basic maintenance
replaced and the test repeated until the entire system
materials, and manufacturers name and catalog number.
1. Plant names��in the Plant List conform to Standardized
and $ deeper than the root ball for shrubs or as per
period will end on the date of the final inspection
F. CHANGES IN THE WORK: The Owner may order changes in
is watertight.
Plant Names by American Joint Committee of
Horticultural Nomenclature, except in cases not covered
planting details.
XI1l. HYDROSEEDING SPECIFICATIONS (IF APPLICABLE}:
as directed b the Owner's Re resentative. '
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the work, and the contract sum being adjusted accordingly.
C. DELIVERY OF DRAWINGS OF RECORD:
therein. In these instances the established custom of
All such orders and adjustments plus claims by the
3. Test shall be observed and approved by the Owner's
the nurse trade in #allowed.
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PLACING: Plants shall be placed and held during backfill in
A.
GENERAL: The hydromulch shall be applied in the form of a
2. If the work is unsatisfacto the basic maintenance .
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Contractor far extras must be made in writin before
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Re resentstive riot to backfill,
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On or before the date of final ins ection, the Contractor
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an upright position in the center of the pit. Plants shall
level. The
slurry consisting of wood cellulase fiber, seed, chemical
eriod will continue at no additional ex ansa to the
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executing the work involved.
shall deliver the corrected and complete blacklines to the
Owner's Re resentative. Delive of blacklines will not relieve
2• Plants shall be sound, healthy, vigorous, free from
be held at, or slightly above nursery earth ball
shall be kept intact. Any exposed roots shall be spread
additives, commercial fertilizer and water. When hydraulically
form
Owner until the work has been completed, inspected,
and a roved b the Owner's Re resentative.
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G. CORRECTION OF WORK: The Contractor shall re -execute
4. When the irrigation system has been completed (and
before lantin has be un ,the Contractor, in the
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the Contractor of the responsibility a# furnishing required
disease and weeds, insect pests of their eggs and shall
have health normal roots stems well fillip their
out. Injured roots shall be pruned.
sprayed oli the soil surface, the �ated u nifor shall
a blotter like round cover im re Hated uniform) with seed
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an work that falls to conform to the re uirements of
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resence of the Owners Re resentative, shall test the
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information that may be omitted from the prints.
container, but not to the paint of being root bound.
and fertilizer and shall allow the absorption of moisture and
C. FAILURE TO PASS INSPECTION: If the work fails to pass
the contract and shall remedy defects due to faulty
coverage of water afforded to the lawn and planting areas
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BACKFILL: Plant it bockfillin soil shall consist of i art
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rainfall to ercolate to the under) in soil.
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final inspec#ion, any subsequent inspections must be
materials or workmanship upon written notice from the
as complete and adequate. The Contractor shall finish
0. CONTROLLER CHARTS:
nitrogen stabilized sawdust to 2 parts topsoil. Materials shall
rescheduled as per above, and will be charged to the
Owner's Representative for a period of ninety (90) days
all materials and perform all work required to correct
3. Plants shall not be pruned prior to delivery except as
authorized by the Owners Representative. In no case
be thoroughly mixed before placement. In addition to
backfill, Tri C CMyco Packs 7 tablets be to
B.
EQUIPMENT: Hydraulic equipment used for the application of
Contractor at, the prevailing hourly rate of the Owner's
from the date of completion of the contract.
any inadequacies of coverage.
1. built drawings shall be received and approved by
shall trees be topped.
gm. shall added
plant pits at the following rates:
the fertilizer seed, and slurry of prepared wood pulp shall be
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of the Owners Representative.
the Owner's Representative prior to preparing controller
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of the er h dro-seeder" t e as a roved b the Owner's
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H. LANDSCAPE COORDINATOR STATUS: The Landscape
5. The Contractor shall inform the Owner's Representative
charts,
Representative.
Coordinator acts as the authorized representative of the
of any deviations from the pian required by wind, planting,
4. All plant materials shal€ be subject to approval of size,
1 pok per 1 gallon container
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Owner in conjunction with the project manager, and has
authority to accept or reject materials or workmanship
soils, or site conditions that has a affect on present
coverage.
2. Provide one controller chart for each controller supplied.
health, quality, character, etc., by the Owners
Representative.
2 paks per 5 gallon container
6 paks per 15 gallon container
C.
APPLICATION• The operator shall spray the area with a uniform
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and to make minor changes in the work not involving extra
He inter the
10 polis per 24 box
12 aks er 30" box
visible coat by using the green color of the wood pulp as a
guide. The slurry shall be applied in a sweeping motion in a
cost. will also ret meanin of the contract
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documents and me sto the work i# necessa to ensure
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E, IRRIGATION HEAD INSTALLATION:
3. The chart shall be a reduced drawing of the actual
as -built s stem, usin a different color to indicate the
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5. The hei ht ands read of ail lant materials shall be
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measured with branches in their normal position.
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18 polls per 36 box
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arched stream so as to fall like rain allowin the wood fibers
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to build on each o#her until a gaud coat €s achieved and the
CITY OF FONTANA STANDARDS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
its proper execution.
area of coverage for each station.
18 paks per 48" box
20 paks per 48 box and those box sizes which are larger
material is spread at the required rate per acre.
SPECIFICATION FOR ALL COMMUNITY FUNDED DEVELOPMENT AREA
1. Shrub and ground cover spray heads adjacent to curbs
I. CIARIF€CATiON OF DRAWINGS BEFORE BIDDING: After k
reviewing the drawings thoroughly it is the Contractors
or walks shall be installed 1 1 /2" away from the curb or
walk and the heads shall be o -u models as
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4. When the chart is completed and approved by the Owners
Representative, it be hermetically
6. The caliper of all trees shall be measured 4' above the
surface of the ground.
I.
WATERING: When the pit has been backfilled to three quarters
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TIME LIMIT: AIG slurry mixture which has not been applied
3.07 THE NINETY 90 DAY MAINTENANCE PERIOD
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responsibility to clarify with the Owners Representative
indicated on the drawings.
shall sealed and placed
in the controller box.
of its depth water shall be poured about the roots. Air
within four hours after mixin will be re acted and removed
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from the project at the Contractors expense.
any questions the Contractor may have regarding the
7. Where calf er or other dimensions of an lant materials
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pockets shall be eliminated and backfill continued until the
A. Preliminary Review: As soon os all plantings are completed per Contract
method of construction, quantities, or quality of materials
2. Shrub spray heads adjacent to building, fences, or
are omitted from the plant list, it shall be understood
backfill is brought to grade level.
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 6" away from the
VI. CLEAN-UP:
that these plant materials shall be normal stock for the
E.
PROTECTION: Special care should be exercised by the
Owners Re resentative, the Contractor must ualif his bid
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structure and the nozzle shall be 4" minimum above finish
type listed.
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COMPACTING: Backfill shall oat be compacted around the
Contractor in preventing any of the slurry being sprayed inside
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
an reservoir basin or onto drains a ditches and channels
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b. Date Q# Review: Submit a written request to the Agency s Authorized
on the questionable areas as they develop during construction.
have been completed, remove all trash, excess soil and
8. Plant material shall be s mmetrical t Kcal for variet
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backfill on which the lant ball rests shall be li htI com acted,
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which may impede the free flow of rain or irrigation water.
An slur s filled into restricted areas shall be cleaned u at
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Representative of lease five (5} working days prior to anticipated date of
J. SAMPLES: The Owners Representative reserves tike right to
3. All irrigation heads are to have double swing joints as
rubbish from property. All scars, ruts, or other marks
in the area caused by this work shall be repaired and
and species, and shall conform to measurements specified
in the Plant List/Legend.
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SETTLEMENT: Plants which settle shall be raised to the
the Contractors expense to the satisfaction of the Owner or
Owners Re resentative.
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review.
take and anal ze sam les of materials for conformit to
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detailed.
the ground left i neat and orderly condition
throughout the site. The Contractor shall pick up all
required level or replaced at the option of the Contractor.
C. Beginning of the Nines {90) Ofly Maintenance Periost The date on which the
specifications at any time. The Contractor shall furnish
samples upon request by the Owners Representative. Rejected
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thrash resultin from his work no less than each Frida
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9. Plant material larger than those specified may be
Raised plants which fail to grow shall be replaced.
G.
D € the slu mulch has been
MAINTENANCE AN RRIGATION: Once rry
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, ante a week and/or the last
supplied if complying in all other respects and at no
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additional cost to the Owner, upon approval of the
applied and allowed to set for ane day, the slope shall be
Acceptance to the Contras#or. By this slate, all plant materials shall be
r re uiri h dr d d lawns shall be corn feted.
planted all a cos q ng y osee e p
replaced at the Contractors expense. The cost of testing
workin da of each week. All trash shall be removed
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Owners Representative.
L.
STAKING: Stakes shall be driven to sufficient depth to hold
then be irrigated. There is no set irrigation requirements in
materials oat meeting specifications shall be by the
F. IRRIGATION HEAD ADJUSTMENTS:
completely from the site.
the tree rigid. Trees shall be supported by at least two ties
gallons per minute. Duration of time and number of gallons
•paid
Contractor.
(see details). Avoid staking through the rootball.
to be applied will vary from day to day and system to system
3.08 PRE -FINAL AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE
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Vll. GUARANTEE:
10. All plant materials must have been previously inspected
depending on the rate of growth and climatic conditions
K. PRE -CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: Schedule a pre construction
The Irri ation Contractor shall flush and a l irri ation
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heads #or optimum performance and to prevent overspray onto
at the nursery by the County Horticultural Oepartrnent
and shall be subject to acceptance as to quality by
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PRUNING: L m ban hes c ne e w q
encountered. As a rule of thumb, the soil surface must be
kept moist at all times, particularly during the seeding
d' ' Fre Fina cc t of Wark at E d of Maintenance Period
A. Con itions for I A ell once n
meetin with the Dwner s Re resentative at €east seven 7
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walks and buildin s as much as ossible. This steal! include
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A. SCOPE: The entire Irri anon s stem Shall be uaranteed
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the Owners Representative.
all a remo ed I ve a clean cut flush with
trimming sh b v to ea �
the trunk (pruning only as directed by the Owners
germination period (approximately 30 days).
da s be#ore be innin work. The u ose of this conference
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selectin the best de ree of arc to fit existin site situations.
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b the Contractor as th materials and workmanshi ,
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Representative).
1. Each lant shall be alive and thrivin , showin si ns of rowth and no
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is to review an uestions the Contractor ma have re ardin ,
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This also includes usin thea ro riate radius reduction
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includin settGn of backfill areas below rade for a
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11. Substitutions be indicated, if
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RESEEDING: All bare be reseeded (sodded, if
si ns of rowth and no s'i ns of stress, disease, or an other.
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the work, administrative procedures during construction and
equipment.
period of one 11) year following the date of final
will permitted only as or
spots shall
project work schedule.
acceptance of the work, If, within one (1) year from
r f is submitted that an font s ecified is n at
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PLANTING BEDS: Planting beds shall be edged and cultivated
ctor it in 45 d s da s
h droseed is turf mix b the Contra w h a
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2. All plants oat meeting these conditions shall be replaced and o Ninety
G. CLOSING OF UNINSPECTED WORK:
date of com letion, settlin occurs, and adjustments in
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i es, valves, and irri ation heads, sod, irri ation devices,
available, a proposal will be considered far the use of
the nearest equivalent size or variety with an equitable
to the line separating areas sYs shown. Beds shall be brought
ack of cover ro th or mulch is not due to
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inadequate irrigation or erosion caused by excessive watering
(90) Day Maintenance Period commenced far such plants.
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or paving is necessary to bring the system, sod or
adjustment of the contract rice.
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to a smooth even surface conforming to established grades
after full settlement has occurred.
b the Owner.
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3. Lawn areas shall not be 100% weed free unless otherwise approved by
IRRIGATION SPECIFICATIONS
The Contractor shall not allow or cause any of his work to be
it has been inspected, tested
paving to the proper level of the permanent grades, the
Contractor, the this
the Agency s Authorized Representative.
covered or enclosed until and
approved by the authorized Owner's Representative. Should
as part of work under contract, shall
make all adjustments without extra cost of the Owner,
12. Quantities shown an the tali outs on the Planting Plan
€X. GROUND COVER AREAS:
XIV. REPLACEMENTS:
I. 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 onl .
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Quantities drawn on the plan (whether by circles, ors ar
4. Lawn areas shall have 100% rooted establishment of turf.
inspection and test, he shall uncover the work at his own
planting, paving or other improvements of any kind,
triangles) are the final authority and shall be furnished
A.
REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII, for finish grading,
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GENERAL: The Contractor shall immediately replace any and
all materials which for any reason die or are damaged while
B. Corrective Work:
The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, machinery, and
expense and after it has been inspected, tested, and approved,
he shall make ell repairs with like materials necessary to
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B. RE PONS BILITY: Should n o t� I d c
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and installed as drawn. The Owners Representative shall
have the final authorit os to location of all Iant material.
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weed control, and soil preparation.
under the Contractors care. Replacements shall be made
with of like kind and size in the same manner as
1. Work required corrective action or replacement in the judgment of the
processes necessary to install a complete irrigation system
as shown on the drawin s and ors ecified herin. When
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restore all his work and that of other Contractors to its
ori inal condition.
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13. Sod shall be freshly cut and steal€ not be kept on
B.
SOIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil as per these specifications
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specified for the original planting (see guarantee XVII -D "
Agency s Authorized Representative shall be performed within ten (10)
corn leted the irri ation s stem shall be a 100% covers e
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uarantee eriod which is in the o inion of the Owners
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Representative due to inferior material and/or workman -
pallets
on-site far mare than 8 hrs.
and the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan.
for definition of death and replacement).
calendar days after the Pre -Final Review.
system in total functioning manner.
H. BACKFILLING:
ship, said difficulties shall be immediately corrected by
the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Owner's
C.
GRADING: Areas shall be raked and floated smooth to provide
XV. CLEAN-UP;
2. Perform corrective work and materials re lacement in accordance
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If. GENERAL PRQUIREMENTS:
1. Backfill shall not be placed until the installed irrigation
Representative at no additional cost to the Owner,
D.
SEED MATERIAI_5:
a true and uniform surface.
with the Drawings and Specifications and sha€l be made by the
Contractor at no cost to the Agency.
system has been inspected and approved by the Owners
including any and all other damage caused by such
A.
GENERAL: After all installation operations gave been completed,
A. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS• All scaled dimensions are
Representative.
defects.
1. Seed shall be clean, fresh, new crop seed and shall be
D.
PLANT PITS AND"FERTILIZER: Planting pits for ground cover
all trash, excess soil, empty plant containers and rubbish
3. After corrective work is completed, the Contractor shall again request
approximated. Before proceeding with any work, the
the mixture as noted on the Planting Plan.
shall be 4 x 4 or adequate to accept plant material from
shall be removed from the property. All scars, ruts or other
a Pre -Final Review for Pre -Final Acceptance as outlined above.
Contractor shall carefully check and verify all dimensions.
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2. Trenches shall be backfilled with a minimum of 4 of
C. INSTRUCTIONS: After the irrigation system has been
Contractor
flats or 4" pots without crushing or deforming the rootball.
Place a 1 2 is Tri - C Endo 120 fertilizer tablet in each
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marks in the area caused by this work shall be repaired and
the round left in a neat and order) condition throe hoot
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Spacing of irrigation heads, locutions of valves and backflow
preventers, and proposed P.O.C. shall be as indicated on the
fine, granular materials to protect the pipe from the
completed and the connections made, the
shall instruct the Owner or his representative, in the
2. Seed shall be mixed b the dealer and furnished with the
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dealers uarantee statement of com osition and
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individual round cover it.
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4. Continue maintenance of all landsca ed areas until such time as all
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corrective measures have been com leted and acce ted b the A enc s
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drawin s. An deviation from the lans must have the
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cl ads or rocks. The remainin excavated in can be
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used as backfill. The Contractor shall not place
aeration and maintenance of the s stern.
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percentage of purity which shall be furnished to the
work no less than each Friday before leaving the site, once a
week and/or the last working day each week. All trash shall
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detrimental subsoil or rocks in the top 6 of back#ill.
Owners Representative. Seed tags shall be delivered to
E.
SPACING: Plant according to spacing and in areas indicated an
be removed completely from the site.
the Owners Representative at the time of installation.
the drawings. Soil shall be firmly tamped around each plant,
C. Final Acceptance: Final approval and acceptance of the work will be given
B. VERIFICATION OF FINISH GRADE: The Contractor shall inspect
the site and check all finish grades within the work area
3. if settlement occurs and adjustments in pipe, valves,
PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS
E.
STAKES: All stakes shall be er details,
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and the excess soil removed from the crown.
B.
TOP SOIL: Excess topsail shall be removed from the site.
when the following conditions, as determined by the Agency's Authorized
Representative have been met:
to ensure the proper soil coverage (as specified) of the
irrigation heads, or any other irrigation device, necessary
to bring the system to proper working order. The
F.
WATERING: Each section of ground cover shall be immediately
irrigation system pipes.
Contractor shall, as a port of his work under this
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
lV. OBSTRUCTIONS BELOW GROUND:
watered u on com letion of lantin and thereafter as
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C.
NEATNESS: Leave the sidewalks and street in a neat and
clean condition at the end of each workin da
1. At completion of the ninety (90) day maintenance period, and when one
contract make ail the necessary adjustments without extra
required.
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hundred (100) percent germination and plant establishment is obtained.
C. WATER SUPPLY: The Contractor shall verify and be
familiar with the source of water su l to the irri ation
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cost to the Owner.
A. Furnish ail Gabor, materials and equipment necessary
A.
CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY: the Contractor is responsible
G.
SPACING FROM EDGE: The first raw of ground cover should
D.
REMOVAL OF TAGS: Remove all to s, labels, nurse stakes
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2. All lantin areas shall be weed free unless otherwise a roved b the
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s stem as indicated on the drawin s.
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I. AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER AND VALVES:
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provide and install plant materials as shown on the drawings
or as specified herein.
for verifying the location of all utility lines and other
underground obstructions so that proper precautions may be
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always be within 6 of the edge of planting area and triangular
and ties from all lams unless otherwise directed, and on1
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enc 's Authorized Re resentative.
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taken not to disturb or damage such improvements. In the
spaced.
at the end of all installations.
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3. After final inspection and acceptance by the Agency s Authorized
D. PERMITS AND FEES: The Contractor shall apply and pay
for all necessary permits required in the pursuit of his
1. A 120 volt electrical power outlet to the controller
shall be provided by others. (Provided the Landscape
l3. Work included in this section Mems included but not limited
event of a conflict between such lines and plant locations,
the Contractor steal€ promptly notify the Owners Representative,
X. SEASONAL COLOR:
XVI, PROTECTION:
Representative.
work as required by the governing codes.
Contractor has not included the electrical connection
in his stn a of work the Irri anon Contractor shall be
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who shall arrange for the relocation of one or the other.
folio this rocedure the Contractor shall at his
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GENERAL: At all times during construction, adequate protection
ori d re eserves the o tion to extend
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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
own ex ease make an and all re airs for damn es resultin
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REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, Vl, VII, for finish grading,
weed control, and sol€ preparation.
shat€ be rovided for ail areas a ainst damn a of an kind,
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the maintenance eriod be and 90 da s s ecified if the determined
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shall be held responsible for the care and preservation
the controller.
- of all lantin areas as indicated includin the removal
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from his work.
until final acceptance by the Owners Representative.
further maintenance establishment re uired b the Contract
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of all existing buildings and structures on the property
of existing vegetation unless otherwise specified.
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and adjacent premises grid contiguous property. Any part
of these properties injured, damaged or disturbed
2. All wire from the controller to electric control valves
V. FINISH GRADING:
B.
SOIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil as per these specifications
and the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan.
B.
RESPONSIBILITY: the Contractor shall be held responsible for
5. Approval and acceptance for operation and maintenance will be given in
because of his work shal€ be repaired, replaced or cleared
shall be solid capper U.F. #14-600 volt direct burial.
Use white for common, black far lawn and
2, Prepare and till soil in planting areas including furnishing
of all amendments as specified. Note that amendments
A.
TILING: Till all planting areas as specified herein,
the care and preservation of all existing buildings and
structures an the property and adjacent premises. Any part
writing by the Agency's Authorized Representative.
by the Contractor at his expense.
shrub systems and red for moisture sensors; common
indicated on the drawings (unless otherwise specified)
C.
GRADING: Areas shall be raked and floated smooth to provide
of them injured, damaged of disturbed because of his work
F. REVIEW OF DRAWINGS: It is the Contractor's responsibility
control wire. Instal€ in common trench with main line
pipe where possible. Tape control wire at 10' O.C. to
are for bid purposes only. Actual soil amendments will
be based on the soils test results.
B.
UNIFORM GRADE: After til€Ing, aII areas shall be brought to
a true and uniform surface.
shall be :repaired replaced or cleaned by the Contractor at
his expense.
3.09 WARRANTY PERIOD AND REPLACEMENTS OF PLANT' MATERIALS
to review irrigation drawings and note any areas he
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main line pipe. Provide minimum 18 coverage.
uniform grade by floating ar hand raking.
D.
QUALITY OF PLANTS: Plants shall be healthy annual plant
A. Specific Require _ ents: Refer to the following sections:
believes additional heads or valves are required prior
3. Furnish and plant all plant materials as indicated in the
material in bloom in the size indicated on the drawings.
XVII. GUARANTEE:
to submitting a bid. If no changes are submitted, the
Contractor is res onsible far full covers a of a ui meat
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3• Wire connections shall be made with Scotch -Lok wire
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drawings and specifications.
C.
GRADE RELATIONSHIPS: Finish grade of planting areas afther
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application of soil amendments shall be 1 below top of
1. Lawns and Grasses- Section 02930
as necessary flt the Contras#ors expense.
connector scolia asks 3576 or S ears lice"
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with sealant DS 300 or approved equal.
4, Perform all pruning as required.
concrete walks and curb grades and 6 below finish floor
of building or as noted by spot elevations.
E.
PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Each plant pit for seasonal color
shall be 6" x 6", or adequate to accept material in the
A.
SHRUBS: Ail shrubs shall be uaronteed as to growth and
health for a period of ninety (q90) days after completion of the
2. Trees, Shrubs, and Ground Covers- Section 02950
required size, with one teaspoon of bone meal mixed into the
specified maintenance period and/or final acceptance by the
G. GOVERNING REGULATION: All local, municipal and state
laws, rules and re uiations overnin or relatin to
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4. There shall be a control wire from each control valve
5. Stake and tie all plant materials as specified.
D.
SLOPE FROM BUILDINGS: soil areas adjacent to buildin s shall
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backfill mix (shrub backfill mix should be used, not the
Agriform plant tablets),
Owner or Owner's Representative.
any portion of this work and hereby incorporated into
running to the controller, and each control valve steal€
be connected to the common ground wire.
slope away from the building at 2% minimum for 10 feet and
and made part of these specifications, and their
rovisions shall be carried out b the irri ation Contractor.
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6. Provide for the maintenance of the lanting until
shall continue to slope at a minimum of 1 % until water drains
to street or storms stem.
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F.
SPACING: Plant at spacing and in areas indicated on the
8.
TREES: Trees shall be guaranteed to live and grow in an
acceptable upright position for one (1) year after the specified
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5. All electrical work steal€ comply wi#h the applicable codes.
❑cceptonce of the job by the Owners Representative.
drawings. Sail shall be firmly tamped around each plant,
maintenance period and/or final acceptance by the Owner or
and the excess soil removed from the crown.
Owner's Representative. The Owner must provide adequate
H. DIAGRAMMATIC DESIGN: The design is diagrammatic. Ali
7, Dispose of all debris and surplus materials.
E.
ROCKS OR CLODS: No racks air c€ods aver 3/4" in diameter
maintenance to ensure the extended guarantee on trees.
pipe, valves, etc., shown within paved areas are for
6. Install all valves per details, and manufactures
shall be on top of prepared planting beds.
G.
WATERING: Each sec,i.on of seasonal color shall be immediately
design clarifications only and shall be installed in
planted -areas where possible. Never install the backflow
recommendations.
8. Clean-up.
Vi. WEED
CONTROL:
watered u on com letion of lantin , and watered thereafter as
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C.
DEFINITION OF DEATH: Plants which die or lose more than 30%
preventers in lawn area; always in shrub areas.
MOISTURE SENSOR INSTALLATION (if applicable}:
required.
of their original .leaves shall be replaced.
1. INSTALLATION: All irrigation materials shall be
1. Installations and wiring are to be done by the Contractor
9. Guarantee.
A.
KILLING WEEDS: Contractor shall erminate and destro
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existing weed seeds before preparing areas for planting.
H.
SPACING FROM EDGE; the first raw of seasonal color should
be always within 6" of the edge of the planting area.
D.
REPLACEMENT: The Contras#or, within seven (7} days of
written notifico-don by the Owner or Owner's Representative,
installed in accordance with the techniques and
specifications set forth by each respective manufacturer.
in compliance with installation and operating instructions
10. Maintenance.
Sufficient water shall be applied to cause weed seed to sprout.
shall remove and replace all guaranteed plant materials which
All pertinent descriptive literature issued by these manufacturers
enclosed with the moisture sensor and included with
Young weeds shall then be destroyed and removed before they
have a ortunit to set seed. -
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XI. SOD LAWN MATERIALS AND PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE):
for any reason fail to meet the requirements of this guarantee.
became a part of these specifications after having been approved
these special instructions.
II. VERIFICATION OF SITE COND€TlONS:
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Replacement shall be made with plant material as indicated or
by the authorized Owners 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
B.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: For additional weed kinin refer
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REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI. VII, for finish grading,
specified from the original planting and ail such replacement
materials shall be guaranteed as specified for the original
irrigation drawings and specifications do not thoroughly and
wires from the controller to the moisture sensor control
all existing sub-suface utilities (mechanical and electrical)
to Planting Notes on the Planting Plan.
weed control, and soil re oration.
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guaranteed material.
completely order the methods or techniques to be followed.
stations, locations shown on drawings. Provide additional
prior to excavation. Any utilities, A.C. paving, concrete work,
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Install all equipment and materials as shown per details.
10' expansion lead to each station for finally locating of
etc., destroyed or damaged by any work under this contract
VII. SOIL
PREPARATION:
B.
PREPARATION: Sod area prior to planting shall be rolled
XVII#. MAINTENANCE:
sensors. All sensors are to be wired in parallel (see wire
shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense.
lightly and watered to a depth of 6" the day prior to
J. SITE PROBLEMS: The Irrigation Contractor shall not
color note above).
A.
SOIL REPORT: Before startin soil re aration the Contractor
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planting. If any air pockets are found, the area shall be
regraded as necessary. Lightly water the area to be
A.
SCOPE: After all work indicated on the drawings or herein
willfully install the irrigation system as indicated on
B. SUB -SURFACE DRAINAGE OR SOIL CONDITIONS: Should sub-
shall submit a soil re ort to the Owner and the Owner's
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planted just prior to planting. The surface to receive sod
specified has been completed, inspected, and approved the
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the drawings when it is obvious in the field that there
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3. Ametek 6 extension boxes No. 10-170-003 covered by
surface drainage or soil conditions be encountered which
Re resentative. 1f no soil re ort is submitted, the Landsca a
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shall be firm to support average stepping weight.
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Owner or Owners Representative, the Centrwater 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,
Contractor shall follow a basic sail preparation specification.
all planted areas means of continuous watering {including
discrepancies in the area dimensions until such conditions
equal, shall be installed as detailed.
the Contractor shall notify the Owners Representative in
(which you shall provide) One for backfill, one for turf
monitoring and adjusting irrigation schedule}, weeding, rolling,
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are brought to the attention of the Owners Representative.
writing. stating the conditions and submit a proposal covering
& one far general
C.
QUALITY: Sod shall be #1 Grade, machine cut at uniform
mowing, spraying, reseeding, edging and/or any other
4. All wiring connections at valve locations shall be water -
cost of correction. 1f the Contractor fails to notify the
Owners Representative of such conditions, he shall be
thickness of 5/8" excluding top growth and thatch, weed
free and shall be na less than eight months nor more than
operations necessary for their care and upkeep for a period of
not less than ninety (90) days. At the end of the maintenance
Ill. MATERIALS:
proof.
responsible for plant material under the guarantee clause of
B.
COMPACTED AREAS: Soil areas that are compacted to more
sixteen months old.
period, all plant materials shall be in a healthy, growing
Irriga#ion materials and equipment shall be of type, size and
the specifications.
than 90% durin site re aration shall be ri ed to a minimum
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condition.
location os noted and indicated on the drawings, Un€ass
5. One service unit will be purchased to properly prepare and
of 12" prior to beginnin soil preparation. These areas shall
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T€MING: Installation shall take place within 24 hours after
ermission to chane is ranted from the Owners Re resentative;
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service the moisture sensor. The service unit along with all
C. DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions area roximate. Before
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be defined by the Owners Representative and be billed as an
harvesting.
B.
WEED CONTROL: Al! lanted areas shall be ke t free of debris
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materials are to be new and in perfect condition. No deviations
printed operating instructions are to furnished to the
Owner by the Contractor at final inspection.
proceeding with any work, the Contractor shall carefully check
extra if the unit price is quoted in the bid.
end shall be weeded at not more that seven (7) day
from the specifications shall be allowed. The decision of the
and verify all dimensions and quantities, and shall immediately
E.
INSTALLATION: Sod shall be laid in a staggered pattern, with
intervals. Areas that do not have a pre -emergent weed killer
be that seven (7) day
Owner's Representative shall be final in determination of the
inform the Owner's Representative of any discrepancies between
C.
METHOD OF MIXING: If the sloe is under 2 to 1, the soil
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tight joints and in the same direction each time. On all
shall also cultivated at not more
ualit of materials.
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the information on the drawin s and the actual conditions,
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preparation materials should be broadcast uniformly over all
s€open sod shall be installed from the bottom up and the newly
intervals.
operations manual is to be placed in the controller.
refraining from doing any work in said areas until given
landsca a areas and worked to a de th of 6" b rototiller or
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sod should be pro#acted by walking on boards as installer moves
IV. INSTALLATION:
approval to do so by the Owners Representative.
other acceptable mechanical means to obtain a uniform blend
upward. On slopes, pin the sod down with wooden pe s. No
C.
FERTILIZING: All planted areas shall receive a fertilizer
7. Special depth and placement information to augment
in the soil. If the slope is greater than 2 to 1, the
metal staples will be allowed. No sod of less than 18� in
application of 20 pounds oer 1,000 square feet of Gra-Power
A. EXCAVATION:
Moisture Sensor Installation and Operation Instruction,
111. SOIL AMENDMENTS:
amendments shall be hydraulically applied for areas over 1000
length will be allowed.
45 days following the beginning of maintenance. Water in
1. The Contractor shall Verify locations of all
is to be provided by the Specified Manufacturer.
square feet and raked in for small areas. For the soil
thoroughly after application.
existing subsurface utilities (mechanical and
1, Nitrogen stabilized redwood sawdust snail be 100%
amendment bid mix refer to the Planting Notes on the
Planting Plan.
F.
JOINTS: Adjoin the sections of sad firmly together. if air
electrical) prior to excavation. An utilities, A.C.
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8. Installation must be inspected and accepted by the
nitro en stabilized 5% b d wei ht and free of
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spaces occur between sections flf sod they must be filled
D.
CONDITION OF SITE: During the maintenance period, keep the
avin , concrete work, lant material, etc., destro ed or
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Manufacturers Respresentative.
shavin articles lar er than 1 4" assin throe h a
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with sand or the sad relaid.
ro ect neat and free from debris at all times. Obtain the
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damaged by any work under this contract shall be
100 mesh screen.
D.
EXTRANEOUS MATERIALS: In additional to the work s ecified
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Owner's approval for on-site storage of equipment or
repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense.
above the Contractor shall remove all extraneous materials that
are exposed on the surface and grade to facilitate run-off of
maintenance materials.
surface water.
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