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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 wi#h an adequately weighted roller to
XIX. FINAL CONSTRUCTION AND FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION:
A. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Shall consist of specifications
at a true gradient to provide uniform support for the
the soil amendments to the site. Bulk loads from the
smooth out the sod bed. 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:
3. Sail Conditioner - Tri -C Enterprises - 1(800} 927-3311
or (fax) (909) 590-3301.
Contractors yard will not be accepted. Supply empty bags for
fertilizer to the Superintendent of the job and the Owner's
one perpendicular to the other.
A. FINAL GONSTRUCTION INSPECTION:
of these documents is to include all tabor, materials,
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Represen#alive.
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 rovide and kee u to date, in
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4. Bone meal 2-22-0 shall be manufactured by Kellogg
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PROTECTION OF EDGES: Regrade to protect the edges from
drying if mowing edge is not used.
When all landscape improvements have been installed in
Whatever is called for by any parts shall be as binding
minimum cover above the top of the pipe as Hated on
the drawin s.
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accordance with #his section, a complete set of record
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Supply, Wilmington, CA.
VIII. SHRUB AND TREE PLANTING:
accordance with the fans and specifications, the
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as if called for all arts.
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as -built black fine ozafid prints which shall be corrected
daily and show every change from the original drawings and
1.
WATERING: After installation sod must be kept thoroughly
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Contractor shaft notify the Owners Representative and
request a "Final Construction" inspection. If the Owner`s
B. JOINING PIPE:
s ecifications and the exact "as-buil#" locations, sizes and
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5. Azalea organic planter mix #103 shall be manufactured
b Bandini Fertilizer.
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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.
Representative determines the work to be substantially
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 Acidall 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 Owner's 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
shall be held responsible for any damages or loss due to
his failure to these ins#ructions.
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 shall take place during extremely
Contractor shall calk out the su lier's re resentative.
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1 • f order to st substantial complete, at Leos# the
fallowing must have been finished.
observe
procedures.
drawings shall be available at the times for inspection and
hat, dry, windy or freezing weather.
sha11 be kept in a location designated by the Owner's
Res resentative.
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8. Commercial fertilizer shall be Best Products of approved
XII. SEED
N PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE};
C. MATERIALS, MACHINERY, EMPLOYEES: Except as otherwise
2. PVC pipe shall not be threaded and all transi#ion from PVC
equal,
C.
LOCATIONS: Relative position of 411 plants and trees is subject
a. All fine grading, including elimination of law
pints that hold runoff.
noted, the Contractor shall provide and pay for all
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materials, abor, ools, and other items necessary and
to metal piping shall be by PVC male threaded adapter
fittings.
B. REQUIRED NOTATIONS:
9. M corrhizal inoculum -Tri-C Enter rises, 1 800
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to approval of the Owners Representative and they shah, if
A.
REFERS Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII, for sh grading,
b. A complete and operable irrigation system.
incidental to the completion of his work.
927-3311.
necessa be relocated at his direction as part of this
cantractry� Trees shall narrnall be located a minimum of 5'
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weed cantr and soil re aration.
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c. Installation of all plant materials.
C. BACKFLOW PREiJENTER: The back#low prevention device
1. The Contractor shall dimension from two (2) permanent
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TOP SOIL:
from buildings, site amenities and walkways.
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PREPARATION: Cul a to a depth below finish grade,
d. Seeding of all seeded areas.
D. SURVEYS, PERMITS, REGULATIONS: The Owner shall furnish
an 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 owth of y 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 Owner's Representative
1. Topsail consists of a fertile, friable natural loam of
0.
DISTRIBUTION: No more plants shall be distributed about the
matter, and grade to re es and depressions so that
basic maintenance eriod. These items will be
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laws and ordinances bearing on the operation or conduct
shall be notified PRIOR TO BID OPENING.
uniform quality, free from subsoil, stiff clay, hard clods,
landscape area that can be planted and watered on the
areas after settlement will rm to the finish grade. Roll
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determined as Minor solely by the Owner s
of the work as drawn and specified. 1f the Contractor
a. Gate valves
hard pan, sod, partially disintegrated debris, or other
some day.
and rake lightly until t urfac smooth, friable and of
Re resentative.
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observes that a variance exists therewith he shall
D. TESTS:
b. The routing of the irrigation man lines
undesirable materials.
uniform fine texture.
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 ar►y necessary changes shall be adjusted as provided
d. Irri ation control valves
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2. Topsoil shall not contain obnoxious weeds, such as
planting the plants. Container may be split an both sides,
C.
SOWING: S awn seed in the area desig d on the
maintenance eriod and when the round cover and turf
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in the contract for changes in the work.
1. All main lines and lateral lines which have glued joints
e. quick Coupling valves
morning glory, sorel, oxalis, spurge, annual poo,
however, without use of axe or spade. All containers shall be
drawings the rate as designated on the Pia ' g Plans.
have established and ail ick -u items have been com leted,
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under paving in the system shall be capped and
ressure tested at 150 PSI.
f. Controller/Rain-check locations
nut grass or bermuda grass.
removed from the site.
Sow awn 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
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The Contractor will be advised by the Owner's Representative
Contractor shall adequately protect the work, adjacent
C.
PLANT MATERIALS:
F.
PLANTING PITS; All tree and shrub pits shall have a diameter
D.
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OP 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 rook 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 manufacturer s name and catalog number.
1. Plant names„in the Plant List conform to Standardized
and 8 deeper than the root ball for shrubs or as per
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
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Horticultural Nomenclature, except in cases not covered
planting details.
Xilk. 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
All such orders and adjustments lus claims b the
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3. Test shall be observed and a roved b the Owner's
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the nursery trade in followed.
G.
PLACING: Plants shall be placed and held during backfill in
A.
GENERAL; The hydromulch shall be applied in the form of a
2. if the work is unsatisfactory the basic maintenance
Contractor for extras must be made in writing before
executing the work involved.
Representative prior to backfill.
On or before the date of final ins ection the Contractor
an upright position in the center of the pit. Plants shall
be held at, air slightly above nursery level. The earth ball
urry consisting of wood cellulose fiber, seed chemical
eriod will continue at no additional ex ense to the
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4. When the irri ation s stem has been com leted and
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shall deliver the corrected and cam lets blacklines to the
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Owners Representative. Delivery of blacklines will not relieve
�. Plants shall be sound, healthy, vigorous, free from
shall be kept intact. Any exposed roots shall be spread
itives, commercial fertilizer and water. When h droulicall
the h dromulchin shall #arm
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Owner until the work has been com Istel, ins ected,
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and a roved b the Owners Re resentative.
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G. CORRECTION OF WORK: The Contractor shall re -execute
before lantin has be un , the Contractor, in the
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the Contractor of the responsibility of furnishing required
disease and weeds, insect pests of their eggs and shall
have healthy normal rant systems, well fiiking their
out. Injured roots shall be pruned.
a b ter like round cover im re nated uniforml with s
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ani 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 point of being root bound.
and ilizer and shall allow the absor tion of moisture nd
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G. FAILURE TO PASS INSPECTION: !f the work fails to pass
the contract and shall remedy defects due to faulty
coverage of water afforded to the lawn and planting areas
H.
BACKFILL: Plant pit backfilling soil shall consist of 1 part
rainfal a percolate to the underlying soil.
final inspection, any subsequent inspections must be
materials or workmanshi u on written notice from the
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as com Tete and ads uate. The Contractor shall finish
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D. CONTROLLER CHARTS:
nitrogen stabilized sawdust to 2 parts topsoil. Materials shall
rescheduled as per above, and will be charged to the
Owners Re resentative fora eriod of ninet 90 dos
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from the date of com letion of the contract.
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ail materials and erform all work re uired to correct
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an inade uacies of covers e.
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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 CM co Packs 7 m. tablets shall be added to
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EQUIPMEN H draulic a ui ment used for thea ation of
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Contractor at the revaikin hourl rate of the Owner's
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1. built drawings shall be received and approved by
shall trees be topped.
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plant pits at the following rates:
the fertilize seed, and slurry of prepared wood Ip shall be
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of the Owners Re resentative.
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the Owner's Representative prior to Preparing controller
of the h dro-seeder" a as a roved 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 plan required by wind, planting,
4. All plant materials shall be subject to approval of size,
1 pok per 1 gallon container
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 Owner's
Representative, and the City Inspector.
2 poles per 5 gallon container
6 pales per 15a11an container
C.
APPLICATION: Th era#ar shall s ra the res with a uniform
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and to make minor changes in the work not involving extra
He interpret
1 D pals per 24 box
12 30" box
visible coat by usi the green color of a wood pulp as a
guide. The slurry s I1 be applied in a weeping motion in a
cost. will also the meaning of the contract
documents and may stop the work if necessary to ensure
E. IRRIGATION HEAD INSTALLATION:
3. The chart shall be a reduced drawin of the actual
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as -built system, using a different color to indicate the
5. The height and spread of all plant materials shall be
measured with branches in their normal osition.
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poks per
16 paks per " box
arched stream so as fall like rain owin the wood fibers
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to build on each other ntil a at is achieved and the
CITY OF FONTANA STANDARDS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
its ro er execution.
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1. Shrub and ground cover spray heads adjacent to curbs
area of coverage for each station.
42"
18 paks per 42 box
20 aks er 48" box and those box sizes which are lar er
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goad
material is spread at th required a per acre.
SPECIFICATION FOR ALL COMMUNITY FUNDED DEVELOPMENT AREA
I. CLARIFICATION OF DRAWINGS BEFORE BIDDING: After
air 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
6. The caliper of all trees shall be measured 4' above the
surface a# the ground.
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TIME LIMIT; All slurry mixtu w ch has not been applied
reviewing the drawings thoroughly it iso the Contractors
responsibility to clarify with the Owners Representative
indicated on the drawin s.
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Representative, it shall be hermetically sealed and placed
in the box.
I.
WATERING: When the pit has been backfilled to three quarters
of its depth water shall be poured about the mats. Air
within four hours after mixin ill be rejected acid removed
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3.07 THE NINETY 90 DAY MAINTENANCE PERIOD
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any questions the Contractor may have regarding the
controller
7. Where caliper or other dimensions of any plant materials
pockets shall be eliminated and backfill continued until the
from the project at the Con ors expense.
A. Preliminanr Review: As soon as all plantings ore completed per Contract
method of construction, uantities, or ualit of materials
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2. Shrub s ra heads adjacent to buildin , fences, or
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Vl. CLEAN-UP:
are omitted from the plant list, it shall be understood
backfill is brought to grade level.
Documents Hold a relimina review to determin the condit'on of th work
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included or called out. if the Contractor cannot contact the
similar structures shall be installed 6" away from the
that these plant materials shall be normal stock for the
E.
PROTECTION; Special car should a exercised by the
Owners Representative, the Contractor must qualify his bid
structure and the nozzle shall be 4" minimum above finish
type listed.
J.
COMPACTING: Backfill shall not be compacted around the
Contractor in preventing ny of the furry being sprayed inside
or accept the interpretation of the Owners Representative
grade. (No rigid risers}
A. SCOPE AND FREQUENCY: After installation o erations
roots or ball of the lant durin or after lantin . The
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any reservoir basin or nto drainage itches and channels
b. Da#e of Review: Submit a written request to the Agency s Authorized
an the questionable areas as they develop during construction.
have been com feted remove all trash, excess soil and
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8. Plant material shall be symmetrical, typical for variety
backfill on which the plant ball rests shall be lightly compacted.
which ma im ede t tree flow of r air irri ation water.
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Representative at lease five (5) working days prior to anticipated date of
J. SAMPLES: The Owner's Representative reserves the 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 Le end.
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Any slurry spilled in restricted areas ll be cleaned up at
the Contractor's a ense to the satisfact of the owner or
review.
take and a al ze s of erials f rm'
n y sample mat or canto
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deta led.
the ground left in a neat and orderly condition
throughout the site. The Contractor shall pick up all
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SETTLEMENT: Plants which settle shall be raised to the
required level or replaced at the option of the Contractor.
Owners Repress five.
C. Beginning of the Ninety (90) Day Maintenance Period The date on which the
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specifications at any time. The Contractor shall furnish
samples upon request by the Owner's Representatkve. Rejected
thrash resulting from his work no less than each Friday
9. Plant material lar er than those s ecified ma be
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Raised lants which fail to row shall be re laced.
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MAfNTENANCE D IRRIGATION: Once the slu mulch has been
encs Authorized Re resentative issues a letter of Prelimina leted.
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materials shall be immediately removed from the site and
4. Install all irrigation heads Per details.
before leaving the site, once a week and/air the last
workin do of each week. All trash shall be removed
u lied i com I in in all other res ects and at na
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additional cost to the Owner, upon approval of the
applied and Ilowed to set for one day, the sl a shall be
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Accep#once to the Contractor. By #Ilia date, all plant materials shall be
plan#ed all areas requiring hydroseeded lawns shall be completed.
replaced at the Contractors expense. The cost of testing
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corn Istel from the site.
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Owners Representative.
L.
STAKING: Stakes shall be driven to sufficient depth to hold
then be it ated. There is no set irrigation req ements in
materials not meeting specifications shall be paid by the
F. IRRIGATION HEAD ADJUSTMENTS:
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the tree rigid. Trees shall be supported by at least two ties
gallons minute. Duration of time and numbe of gallons
Contractor.
(see details). Avoid staking through the rootball.
to be lied will vary from day to day and syste to system
VII. GUARANTEE:
10. All plant ma#erials must have been previously inspected
depen g on the rote of growth and climatic condit s
3.08 PRE -FINAL AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE
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K. PRE ONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: Schedule a pre construction
The Irri ation Contractor shall flush and adjust all irri ation
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ads for o t,mum erformance and to revert overs ra onto
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at the nursery by the County Horticultural Department
and shall be subject to acceptance as to quality by
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UNI G: Limbs branches canes and nn s wh' re uire
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enco tered. As a rule of thumb, the sail surface t be
lee moist at all times, particularly during the seeding
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A. Conditions far Pre Final Acceptance of Work at End 4f Maintenance Period
meetin with the Owners Re resentative at least seven 7
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walks and buildin s os much as ossible. This shall include
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A. SCOPE: The entire irri ation s stem shall be uaranteed
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the owners Representative.
trimming shall be removed to leave a clean cut flush with
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the trunk (pruning only as directed by the Owners
g enation period (approximately 30 days}.
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,
Representative).
1. Each plant shall be alive and thriving, showing signs of growth and no
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 settlin of backfin areas below rade for a
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disease, or an other.
signs of growth and no signs of stress, y
the work, administrative procedures during construction and
equipment.
period of one {11) year following the date of final
11. Substitutions will be permitted only as indicated, or if
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RESEEDING: All bare spots shall be reseeded (sodded, if
project work schedule.
acceptance of the work. lf, within one (1) year from
of is submitted tha an Ian s ecified is not
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PLANTING BEDS; Planting beds shall be edged and cultivated
hydroseed is turf mix}, by the Contractor within 45 days day
2, All plants not meeting these conditions shall be replaced and a Ninety
G. CLOSING OF UNINSPECTED WORK:
date of com letion, settfin occurs, and adjustments in
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i es, valves, and irri ation heads, sod, irri ation devices,
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Table a ra osak i I be considered for the use of
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the nearest equivalent size or variety with an equitable
to the line separating areas as shown. Beds shall be brought
providing the lack of cover growth or mulch is not due to
inadequate irrigation or erosion caused by excessive watering
(90) Day Maintenance Period commenced far such plants.
or avin is necessar to brie the s stem, sod or
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adjustment a# the contract price.
to a smooth even surface conforming to established grades
after full settlement has occurred.
by the Owner.
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
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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 Shawn on the call outs on the Planting Plon
IX. GROUND COVER AREAS:
XIV. REPLACEMENTS:
L. 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, dots or
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,
A.
GENERAL: The Contractor shall immediate) re lace an and
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e. Corrective Work:
The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, machinery, and
expense and after it has been inspected, tested, and approved,
he shall make all repairs with like materials necessary to
and installed as drawn. The Owner's Representative shall
weed control, and sail preparation.
all materials which , any reason die or are damaged while
under the Contractors care. Replacements shall be made
processes necessary to install a complete irrigation system
restore all his work and that of other Contractors to its
B. RESPONSIBILITY: Should any operational difficulties in
have the finale authority as to location of all plant material.
with plant of like kind and size in the same manner as
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1. Work required corrective action or replacement in the judgment of the
as shown on the drawings and/or specified herin. When
original condition.
connec#ion with the irri ation tem within the s ecified
ss
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guarantee period which in the opinion of the Owners
13. Sad shall be fresh) cut and shall not be lee t an aklets
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B.
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SOl REPARA N. p s per th s specs i s
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specs# ed for the o genal plant ng (see guarantee "XVII D
Agency s Authorized Representative shall be performed within ten (10)
completed the irrigation system shall be a 100% coverage
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Representative due to inferior material and/or workman-
on-site for more than 8 hrs.
and the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan.
for definition of death and replacement).
calendar dos after the Pre -Final Review.
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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 replacement in accordance
11. GENERAL PRQUIREMENTS:
1. Backfill shall not be placed until the installed irrigation
Representative at no additional cost to the Owneq
D.
D MATERIALS:
a true and uniform surface.
with the Drawings and Specifications and shall be made by the
Contractor a# no cost to the Agency.
system has been inspected and approved by the Owners
includin an and all other dams a caused b such
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A.
GENERAL: After all installation operations have been completed,
A, VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions are
Representative.
defects.
1. Seeds be clean, #resp, new cra s nd shall be
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PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Plantin its for round cover
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all trash, excess soil, em t lant containers and rubbish
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3. After corrective work is completed, the Contractor shall again request
approximated. Before proceeding with any work, the
the mixture oted on the Plan on.
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
flats or 4 pots without crushing or deforming the rootball.
marks in the area caused by this work shall be repaired and
Spacing of irrigation heads, locations of valves and backflow
fine, granular materials to protect the pipe from the
completed and the connections made, the Contractor
instruct the Owner his in the
2. Seed shall be mixed ealer and furnished with the
Place a 1 2 is Tri - C Enda 120 fertilizer tablet in each
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individual round cover it.
the round left in a neat and order) condition throe hoot
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the Site. Contractor sha11 ick u all trash resultin from this
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4. Continue maintenance of all landsca ed areas until such time as all
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preventers, and proposed P.O.C. shall be as indicated on the
drawings. Any deviation from the plans must have the
clads or rocks. The remaining excavated dirt can be
shall or representative,
operation and maintenance of the system.
dealers uaran atement m osition and
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corrective measures have been corn leted and acce ted b the A enc 's
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approval of the Owners Representative.
used as backfill. The Contractor shall not place
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detrimental subsoil or rocks in the top li of backfill.
ercenta a unt which shall be fished to the
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Owner presentative. Seed tags Sha slivered to
'on.
E.
SPACING: Plant according to spacing and in areas indicated on
week and/or the last working day each week. Alk trash shall
be removed completely from the site.
Authorized Representative.
wner's Representative at the time of ins
the drawings. Soil shall be firmly tamped around each plant,
C. Final Acce tp once: 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 rales within the work area
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3. if settlement occurs and adjustments in pipe, valves,
PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS
E.
STAKES: All stakes shall be details.
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
per
F.
WATERING: Each section of ground cover shall be immediately
irrigation system pipes.
Contractor shall, as a part of his work under this
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
lV. OBSTRUCTIONS BELOW GROUND:
watered u on corn letion of lantin and therea#ter as
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C.
NEATNESS: Leave the sidewalks and street in a neat and
1. At completion of the ninety (90) day maintenance period, and when one
contract make all the necessary adjustments without extra
required,
clean condition at the end of each working day.
hundred (100) percent germination and plant establishment is obtained.
C. WATER SUPPLY: The Contractor shall verify and be
familiar with the source of water supply to the irrigation
cost to the Owner.
A. Furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary #o
A.
CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY: the Contractor is responsible
G.
SPACING FROM EDGE: The first raw a# ground cover should
D,
REMOVAL OF TAGS: Remove alt tags, labels, nursery stakes
2. All planting areas shall be weed free unless otherwise approved by the
system as indicated an the drawings.
I. AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER AND VALVES:
provide and install plant materials as shown on the drawings
or as specified herein.
for verifying the location of all utility lines and other
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underground obstructions so that proper precautions may be
alwa s be the full s avin of that indicated to the ed a of
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and ties from all plants unless otherwise directed, and only
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Agency s Authorized Representative.
taken not to disturb or damage such improvements. In the
planting area and triangular spaced.
at the end of all installations.
D. PERMITS AND FEES: The Contractor shall apply and pay
1. A 120 volt electrical power outlet to the controller
B. Work included in this section (items included but not limited
event of a conflict between such lines and plant locations,
XVI. PROTECTION:
3. After final inspection and acceptance by the Agency's Authorized
Representative.
far aH necessa ermits re uired in the ursuit of his
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X. SEASONAL
COLOR:
work as required by the governing codes.
Contractor has not included the electrical connection
who shall arrange for the relocation of one or the other.
in his scope of work) the Irrigation Contractor shall be
Failing to follow this procedure, the Contractor shall at his
A.
REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII, far finish grading,
A.
GENERAL: At all times during construction adequate protection
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4. The Agency's Authorized Representative reserves the option to extend
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 ense make an and all re airs #or lama es resultin
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weed control, and soil preparation.
shall be rovided for ail areas a ainst damn a of an kind,
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the maintenance period beyond (90) days specified, if they determined
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 Owner`s 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.
Documents.
and adjacent premises and 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.
501E PRI=PARATION: Prepare the soil as per these specifications
and the Plantin Notes on the Plantin Plan.
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RESPONSIBILITY: the Contractor shall be held responsible for
5. A royal and acce Lance for o enation and maintenance will be even in
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because of his work shall be repaired, replaced or cleared
shall be solid copper U.F. X14-600 volt direct burial
Use white far common, black for lawn and
2. Prepare and till 54iI 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 on the property and adjacent premises. Any part
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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. Install in common trench with main line
i e where ossible. Ta a control wire at 10` O.C. to
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are for bid purposes only. Actual soil amendments will
be based on the sails test results.
B.
UNIFORM GRADE: After tilling, all 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 or hand raking.
D.
QUALITY OF PLANT'S: Plants shall be healthy annual plant
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A. Specific Requirements: 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 drawin s.
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XVII. GUARANTEE:
to submittin a bid. If no chap es are submitted the
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connector sealin asks 3576 or S ears Dri-s lice
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GRADE RELATIONSHIPS: Finish rade of lantin areas afther
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a location of soil amendments shall be 1" below to of
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1. Lawns and Grasses- Section 02930
as necessary at the Contractors expense.
with sealant DS 300 air approved equal.
4. Perform oil 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: All shrubs shall be uaranteed as to growth and
health for a period of ninety (90) 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 ulations 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 tablets).
Owner or Owner's Representative.
any portion of this work and hereby incorporated into
running to the controller, and each control valve shall
be connected to the common ground wire.
slope away from the building at 2% minimum tar 10 feet and
plant
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
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acceptance of the job by the Owners Representative.
shall continue to slope at a minimum of 1 % until water drains
to street or storms stem.
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SPACING: Plant at spacing and in areas indicated on the
B.
TREES: Trees shall be guaranteed to live and grow in an
acceptable upright position for one (1) year after the specified
5. All electrical work shall comply with the applicable codes.
drawings. Soil shall be firmly tamped around each plant,
maintenance eriod and or final acce tance b the Owner or
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H. DIAGRAMMATIC DESIGN: The design is diagrammatic. All
7. Dispose of all debris and surplus materials.
E.
ROCKS OR CLODS: No racks or clods over 3/4" in diameter
and the excess sail removed from the: crown.
Owner's Representative. The Owner must provide adequate
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 section of seasonal color shall be immediate) Y
design clan#,cations only and shall be installed in
L sign areas where ly and Never iinsta the backflow
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8. Clean-up.
V1. WEED
CONTROL:
watered upon completion of planting, and watered thereafter as
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 ori anal leaves shall be re laced.
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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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SPAGING FROM EDGE: the first raw of seasonal color should
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be always within 6 of the edge of the planting area.
D.
REPLACEMENT: The Contractor within seven (7) days of
written ratification by the Owner or Owners 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.
Young weeds shall then be destroyed and removed before they
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
these special instructions.
Il. VERIFICATION OF SITE CONDITIONS:
have opportunity to set seed.
XI. SOD LAWN MATERIALS AND PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE):
for any reason fail to meet the requirements of this guarantee.
Replacement shall be made with plant material as indicated or
became a part of these specifications after baving been approved
by the authorized Owner`s Representative. Such instailotion
speci ied from the original planting and all such replacement
practices shall be followed only if the directions of the
2. The Contractor shall furnish 2 -AWG -UF X14 (or larger)
A. EXCAVATION: The Contractor shall verify exact Locations of
B.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: For additional weed killin refer
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REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, Vli, for finish grading,
weed control, and sail re aration.
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 an the Planting Pian.
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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,
Install ail 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: Sad area prior to planting shall be railed
XVlkl. MAINTENANCE:
sensors. Ali 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 drawin s or herein
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willfully install the irrigation system as indicated on
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B. SUB -SURFACE DRAINAGE OR SOIL CONDITIONS: Should sub-
shall submit a soil report to the Owner and the Owner's
planted just prior to planting. The surface to receive sod
specified has been completed, inspected, and approved by the
the drawings when it is obvious in the field that there
3. Ametek B extension boxes No. 10-170-003 covered by
surface drainage or soil conditions be encountered which
Representative. If no soil report is submitted, the Landscape
shell be firm to support average stepping weight.
Owner or Owner's Representative, the Contractor shall maintain
are unknown obstructions, grade differences, and/or
Ametek green cover No. IVC -10-173-004, or approved
would be detrimental to growth or survival of plant material,
Contractor shall follow a basic soil preparation specification.
all planted areas by means of continuous watering (including
discrepancies in the area dimensions until such conditions
equal, shall be installed as detailed.
the Contractor shall notify the Owners Representative in
(which you shall provide) One for backfill, one for turf
monitoring and adjusting irrigation schedule), weeding, rolling,
are brought to the attention of the Owner's 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. if the Contractor fails to notify the
thickness of 5/8" excluding top growth and thatch, weed
operations necessary for their care and upkeep for a period of
111. MATERIALS:
proof.
Owners Representative of such conditions, he shall be
free and shall be no less than eight months nor more than
not less than ninety (90) days. At the end of the maintenance
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
Irrigation 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 as noted and indicated on the drawings. Unless
5. One service unit will be purchased to properly prepare and
service the moisture sensor. The service unit along with all
of 12" rior to be innin soil re aration. These areas shall
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be defined by the Owner s Representative and be bilked as an
D.
TIMING: Installation shall take place within 24 hours after
ermission to chane is ranted from the Owners Re resentative;
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to be in No deviations
printed operating instructions ore to furnished to the
C. DIMENSIONS: Alk scaled dimensions area roximate. Before
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extra if the unit price is quoted in the bid.
harvesting.
B.
WEED CONTROL: All lanted areas shall be ke t free of debris
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chalk be that (7} day
materials are new and perfect condition,
Owner by the Contractor at final inspection.
proceeding with any work, shall carefully check
and weeded at not more seven
from the specifications shall be allowed. The decision of the
Owner's Re be final in determination
and verify all dimensions and quantities, and shall immediately
inform Owner`s Re discre between
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INSTALLATION: Sod shall be laid in a staggered pattern, with
intervals. Areas that do not have a pre -emergent weed killer
-shall be that 7 da
P resentative shat! of the
the resentative of on ancien
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METHOD OF MIXING: if the slope is under 2 to 1, the soil
#i h# pints and in the same direction each time. On all
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unlit of materials.
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slopes sod shall be installed from the bottom up and the newly
intervals.
o erations manual is to be laced in the controiier,
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refrainin from loin an work in said areas until even
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landscape areas and worked to a depth of 6" by rototiller or
sod should be protected 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
A. EXCAVATION:
7. Special depth and placement information to augment
Moisture Sensor Installation and Operation Instruction,
Ill. SOIL AMENDMENTS:
in the soil. If the slope is greater than 2 to 1, the
amendments shall be hydraulically applied for areas over 1000
metal staples will be allowed. No sod of less than 18�' in
length will be allowed.
application of 20 pounds oer 1,000 square feet of Gro -Power
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. Far the soil
thoroughly after application.
existing subsurface utilities [mechanical and
1. Nitrogen stabilized redwood sawdust shall be 100%
amendment bid mix refer to the Planting Notes on the
Planting Plan
F.
JOINTS: Adjoin the sections of sod firmly together. If air
electrical) prior to excavation. Any utilities, A.C.
8. Installation must be inspected and accepted by the
nitrogen stabilized (5% by dry weight) and free of
spaces occur between sections of sod they must be filled
D.
CONDITION OF SITE: During the maintenance period, keep the
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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 sod relaid.
project neat and free from debris at all times. Obtain the
damaged by any work under this contract shall be
100 mesh screen.
D.
EXTRANEOUS MATERIALS: In additional to the work specified
Owner's approval for on-site storage of equipment or
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repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense.
above the Contractor shall remove all extraneous materials that
maintenance materials.
are exposed on the surface and grade to facilitate run-off of
surface water.
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