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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3231-13GENE COM®III® 2. Trenches for pipe shall be cut to required grade line V. DRAWINGS OF RECORD (AS-BUILTS): 2. Soil sulfur shall be standard commercial grade. E. DELIVERY SLIPS: Supply delivery slips from the supplier for G. ROLLING: Roll sod with an adequately weighted roller to . XIX. FINAL CONSTRUCTION AND FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION: A. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Shall consist of specifications at a true gradient to provide uniform support for the the soil amendments to . the site. Bulk loads from the smooth out the sod bed. . and its eneral conditions and the drawin s. The intent length of the pipe. " " Contractor's yard will not be accepted. Supply empty bags for 9 9 A. GENERAL: 3. Humus, Gro -Power 5-3-1 shall be manufactured by fertilizer to the Superintendent of the job and the Owner's A. FINAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION: of these documents is to include all labor, materials, .. - . Southern California Organic Fertilizer Company, Representotive. H. PROTECTION OF EDGES: Regrode to protect the edges from . and services necessary for the proper execution. on the 3. De th of trenches shall be sufficient to rovide o Glendale, CA (213) 245-6849 or (714) 750-3830. drying if mowing edge is not used. P P The Contractor shall provide and keep up to date, in When all landsca a im rovements have been installed in work. The documents ore to be considered as one. minimum cover above the to of the i e as noted on P P P P P accordance with this section, o complete set of record VIII. SHRUB AND TREE PLANTING: accordance with the plops and specifications, the Whatever is called for by any parts shall be as binding the drawin s. " " as if called for all parts. 9 as -built block line ozalid prints which shall be corrected 4. Bone meal 2-22-0 shall be manufactured by Kellogg I. WATERING: After installation sod must be kept thoroughly Contractor shall notify the Owners Representative and . daily and show every change from the original drawings and Supply, Wilmington, CA. watered to a depth of 6 . No foot traffic shall be allowed request a "Final Construction" inspection. If the Owner's specifications and the exact "as -built" locations, sizes and A. CORRELATION: Trees and shrubs shall not be planted until for 2 to 3 weeks from the date of installation. Re resentative determines the work to be substantial) B. JOINING PIPE: P Y 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 drawin s before be innin work. In case of error from the Owner. This set of drawin s shall be ke t on the 5. Azalea organic, planter mix #103 shall be manufactured irri ation s stem have been com leted, final rades have been g g g 9 P 9 y P 9 J. INSPECTION BY SUPPLIER: If there are any questions regarding 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 by Bandini Fertilizer. established, and the planting beds properly prepared by do maintenance eriod 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 cultivation and fertilization as covered in these specifications. the quality of sod installation a representative of the supplier Y P shall be requested to inspect the installation and the the Owner's Representotive immediately. The Contractor types of pipes to be used. He will adhere m strict shall make neat and legible notations thereon doily, as the 6. Ph Acidoll shall be manufactured by Kellogg Supply, Contractor shall call out the suppliers representative. 1. In order to be substantial com lete, at least the shall be held responsible for any damages or loss due to accordance with the manufacturers recommended work proceeds, showing the work as actually installed. These Wilmington, CA. P r B. PLANTING TIME: No planting shall take place during extremely followin must have been finished. his failure to observe these instructions. p ocedures. drawings shall be ovailoble of the times for inspection and 9 . shall be kept in a location designated by the Owner's hot, dry, windy or freezing weather. XII. SEED LAWN PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE): . Respresentative. 7. Par - 5 shelf be manufactured by Kaibab Forest Products. C. MATERIALS, MACHINERY, EMPLOYEES: Except as otherwise 2. PVC pipe shall not be threaded and all transition from PVC a. All fine grading, including elimination of low C. LOCATIONS: Relative position of all plants and trees is subject points that hold runoff. noted, the Contractor shall provide and pay for all to metal piping shall be by PVC male threaded , adapter A. REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII, for finish grading, materials, labor, tools, and other items necessary and fittings. B. REQUIRED NOTATIONS: 8. Commercial fertilizer shall be Best Products of approved n essary, of the Owners Representotive and they shall, if weed control, and soil preparation. b. A complete and operable irrigation system. equal.. necessary, be relocated at his direction as port of this c. Installation of all )ant materials. incidental to the completion of his work. P . contract. Trees shall normally be located a minimum of 5' " d. Seeding of all seeded areas. - C. BACKFLOW PREVENTER: The backflow prevention device 1. The Contractor shall dimension from two (2) permanent from buildings, site amenities and walkways. B. PREPARATION: Cultivate to a depth of 2 below finish grade, D. SURVEYS, PERMITS, REGULATIONS: The Owner shall furnish specified herein shall be verified with local lumbin and B. TOP SOIL: p g points of reference, building corners, sidewalks, or road remove stones, foreign growth of any kind and extraneous an adequate survey of the property. The Contractor health codes. In the event of any conflict on the device intersections, etc., the location of the following items: matter, and grade to remove ridges and depressions so that 2. Minor pick-up items may be completed during the shall obtain and pay for all permits and comply with all or the installation methods, the Owner's Representative D. DISTRIBUTION: No more plants shall be distributed about the 1. Topsoil consists of a fertile, friable natural loam of oreos after settlement will conform to the finish grade. Roll basic maintenance period. These items will be landscape area that can be planted and watered on the lows and ordinances bearing on the operation or conduct shall be notified PRIOR TO 81D OPENING. uniform quality, free from subsoil. stiff clay, hard clods, and rake lightly until the surface is smooth, friable and of determined as Minor solely by the Owner's a. Gate valves same day. of the work as drawn and specified. If the Contractor hard pan, sod, partially disintegrated debris, or other uniform fine texture. Representative. observes that a variance exists therewith he shall b. The routing of the irrigation main lines undesirable materials. 0. TESTS: promptly notify the Owner's Representative in writing c. Connection to the existing water lines E. CONTAINER REMOVAL: Plant containers shall be removed when C. SOWING: Sow lawn seed in the area designated on the B. FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION: At the end of the and any necessary changes shall be adjusted as provided d. Irrigation control valves 2. Topsoil shall not contain obnoxious weeds, such as planting the plants. Container may be split on both sides, drowings at the rate as designated on the Planting Plans. maintenance period and when the ground cover and turf in the contract for changes in the work. 1. All main lines and lateral lines which have glued joints however, without use of axe or spade. All containers shall be have established and all i e. Quick Coupling valves morning glory, sorel, oxalis, spurge, annual pea, Sow the lawn in two directions. p ck-up items hove been completed, under paving in the system shall be copped and removed from the site. ressure tested at 150 PSI. f. Controller/Rain-check locations nut gross or bermuda grass. the Contractor shall request a final maintenance inspection. E. PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSON: The P The Contractor will be advised by the Owner's Representative g• Master valve or Pump 0. TOP DRESSING: Rake lightly, spread 1/4" of Par -S top at the final ins Contractor shall adequately protect the work, adjacent F. PLANTING PITS: All tree and shrub pits shall have a diameter pection that work is or is not satisfactory. C. PLANT MATERIALS: dressing with a mecharncal spreader, roll with a 200 lbs. - - 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 roller and water with o fine spray. any damages or injury due to his act. three(3) hours. If leaks develop, the joints shall be 2. The drawing shalt show approved subsitutions of sizes, " shall be a minimum 12 deeper than the root boll for trees 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 8" deeper than the root boll for shrubs or as per period will end on the date of the final inspection is watertight. Plant Names by American Joint Committee of planting details. XIII. HYDROSEEDING SPECIFICATIONS (IF APPLICABLE): as directed b the . Owner's Re resentative. F. CHANGES IN THE WORK: The Owner may order changes in C. DELIVERY OF DRAWINGS OF RECORD: Horticultural Nomenclature, except in cases not covered y P the work, and the contract sum being adjusted accordingly. 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 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 Representotive prior to backfill. On or before the date of final ins ection, the Contractor on upright position in the center of the pit. Plants shall slurry consisting of wood cellulose fiber, seed, chemical p period will continut at no additional expense to the executing the work involved. shall deliver the corrected and com tete blacklines to the be held at, or slightly above nursery level. The earth ball additives, commercial fertilizer and water. When hydraulically p Owner until the work hos been completed, inspected, 2. Plants shall be sound, healthy. vigorous, free from shall be kept intact. Any exposed roots shall be spread sprayed on the soil surface, the hydromulching shall form 4. When the irri alien s stem hos been cam Ieted and Owner's Representotive. Delivery of blacklines will not relieve and approved by the Owner's Representative. 9 Y P ( disease and weeds. insect pests of their eggs and shall out. Injured roots shall be pruned. a blotter like ground cover impregnated uniformly with seed G. CORRECTION OF WORK: The Contractor shall re -execute before lantin has be un ,the Contractor, in the the Contractor of the responsibility of furnishing required P 9 9 ) have healthy, normal root systems, well filling their and fertilizer and shall allow the absorption of moisture and an work that falls to conform to the re uirements of resence of the Owners Re resentative, shall test the information that may be omitted from the prints. Y q P P container, but not to the point of being root bound. rainfall to percolate to the underlying soil. 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 H. BACKFILL: Plant pit backfilling soil shall consist of 1 part final inspection, any subsequent inspections must be materials or workmanshi u on written notice from the os com lete and ads uate. The Contractor shall finish D. CONTROLLER CHARTS: nitrogen stabilized sawdust to 2 parts topsoil. Materials shall . P P P q rescheduled as per above, and will be charged to the Owner's Representative for a period of ninety (90) days all moterials and perform all work required to correct 3. Plants shall not be pruned prior to delivery except as be thoroughly mixed before placement. In addition to B. EQUIPMENT: Hydraulic equipment used for the application of Contractor at the prevailing hourly rate of the Owner's from the date of completion of the contract. any inadequacies of coverage. authorized by the Owners Representative. In no case backfill, commercial fertilizer 20-10-5 Agriform 21 gram the fertilizer, seed, and slurry of prepared wood pulp shall be of the Owner's Representative. 1. As -built drawings shall be received and approved by shall trees be topped. tablets shall be added to plant pits at the following rates: of the super hydro -seeder type as approved by the Owner's the Owner's Representative prior to preparing controller Representative. H. LANDSCAPE COORDINATOR STATUS: The Landscape 5. The Contractor shall inform the Owners Representative charts. 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 tablet per 1 gallon container . Owner in conjunction with the project manager, and has soils, or site conditions that has a affect on present health, quality, character, etc., by the Owner's 2 tablets per 5 gotten container C. APPLICATION: The operator shall spray the area with a uniform authority to accept or reject materials or workmanship coverage. 2. Provide one controller chart for each controller supplied. Representative. 3 tablets per 15 gotten container visible coat by using the green color of the wood pulp as a and to make minor changes in the work not involving .extra 4 tablets per 24" box guide. The slurry shall be applied in a sweeping motion in a cost. He will also interpret the meaning of the contract 3. The chart shall be a reduced drawing of the actual 5. The hei ht ands read of all lant materials shall be 5 tablets per 30* box arched stream so as to fall like rain allowing the wood fibers E. IRRIGATION HEAD INSTALLATION: 9 P P 6 tablets r 36 box to build on each other until a ood coat is achieved and the documents and may stop the work if necessary to ensure as -built system, using a different color to indicate the measured with branches in their normal Pe 9 CITY OF FONTANA STANDARDS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE its proper execution. area of coverage for each station. position. 7 tablets per 42" box material is spread at the required rote per acre. 1. Shrub and ground cover spray heads adjacent to curbs 8 tablets per 48" box and those box sizes which are larger SPECIFICATION FOR ALL C.F.D. AREA or walks shall be installed 1 " awe from the curb or 6. The caliper of all trees shall be meosured 4' above the I. CLARIFICATION OF DRAWINGS BEFORE BIDDING: After y 4. When the chart is cam )sled and a roved D the Owners D. TIME LIMIT: All slurry mixture which has not been applied walk and the heads shall be pop-up models as P PP Y surface of the ground. I. WATERING: When the it has been backfilled to three uarters within four hours after mixin will be re ected and removed reviewing the drawings thoroughly it ;s the Contractor's Representative, it shall be hermetically sealed -and placed P q 9 J 3.07 THE NINETY (90) DAY MAINTENANCE PERIOD Indic to n the drawin s. respons�b;lily to clarify with the Owner's Representative ° d ° g in the controller box. of its depth water shall be poured about the roots. Air from the project at the Contractor's expense. h I (imi ted an backfill ntinued until the any questions the Contractor may have regarding the 7. Where caliper or other dimensions of any plant materials pockets s al bee na d co A. Prelimina R i w: 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. E. PROTECTION: Special care should be exercised by the Documents, Hold a preliminary review to determine the condition of the work included or called out. If the Contractor cannot contact the similar structures shall be installed 1" away from the VI. CLEAN-UP: that these plant materials shall be normal stock for the Owner's Representative, the Contractor must qualify his bid structure and the nozzle shall be 6" minimum above finish type listed. Contractor it preventing any of the slurry being sprayed inside MP TI kfill shall n t b m around the n r i in r r i J. CO AC NG: Bac o eco pacted o y eservo r bas o onto d a Hoge ditches and channels r h in r r i f h wn r' n r hr r a s p near vin r ures o accept t e to p stat ono t e 0 e s Repress tative g ode. S ub "sp ay he d of pa g st uct A. SCOPE AND FREQUENCY: After installation operations roots or ball of the plant during or otter planting. The which may impede the free flow of rain or irrigation water. b.. j�te_af Review: Submit o written request to the Agency's Authorized tini h r n the est;ona I r the develo rip n r tion. shall be set 8 above s ads. o qu b e o eas os y p du g co st uc g have been completed, remove all trash, excess soil and 8. Plant material shall be symmetrical, typical for variety backfill on which the plant boll rests shall be lightly compacted. Any slurry spilled into restricted areas shall be cleaned up of Representative at lease five (5) working days prior to anticipated date of rubbish from property. All scars, ruts. or other marks and species, and shall conform to measurements specified the Contractors expense to the satisfaction of the Owner or review. J. SAMPLES: The Owner-si. Re resentative reserves the ri ht to 3. All irri ation heads are to have double swin oints as in the area caused by this work shall be repaired and in the Plant List/Legend. Owner's Representative. P g g 9 J K. SETTLEMENT: Plants which settle shall be raised to the take and anal ze sem les of materials for conformit to detailed. the ground left in a neat and orderly condition y P y throughout the site. The Contractor shall pick up oil required level or replaced at the option of the Contractor. C. , Beginnin9 of the Ninob (9QLQoy Maintenance Period: The date on which the ifi i n n im The ontra r sh ll f rni s ec cat o s at a t e. C cto o u sh P Y h f it r h r l G. MAINT NAN AND IRRIGATI N: n h I r mut h h s en ri PI n r' r r h Raised lents wh�c a to ow s all be a aced. E CE 0 0 ce t e s u c a be n Autho zed Re re en iv i s es 1 r f Pr I'm' I thrash resulting from his work no less than each Friday 9. ° t mate ial to ge than t ase specified may be p g p ry Age cy s p s tat e s u a elle o e � ,nary p sled. samples upon request by the Owner's Representative. Rejected 4. Install all irrigation heads per details. before leaving the site, once a week and/or the lost supplied if complying in oil other respects and at no applied and allowed to set for one day, the slope shall be Acceptance to the Contractor. By this date, all plant materials shall be materials shall be immediately removed from the site and additional cost to the Owner, u n r re laced at the Contractor's ex ense. The cost of testin - working day of each week_. All trash shall be removed po app oval of the L, STAKING: Stokes shall be driven to sufficient depth to hold then be irrigated. There is no set irrigation requirements in planted all areas requiring hydroseeded lawns shall be completed. P p g com lets from the site. Owners Representative. gallons per minute. Duration of time and number of gallons materials not meetin s ecifications shall be aid b the F. IRRIGATION HEAD ADJUSTMENTS: P the tree rigid. Trees shall be supported by of least two ties 9 P P Y to be applied will vary from day to day and system to system Contractor. (see details). depending on the rate of growth and climatic conditions 3.08 PRE -FINAL AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE The Irri ation Contractor shall flush and adjust all irri ation VII. GUARANTEE: 10. All plant materials must have been previously inspected encountered. As o rule of thumb, the soil surface must be 9 J 9 at the nursery by the County Horticultural Department K. PRE -CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: Schedule a re -construction heads for o timum rformonce and to revent overs ra onto M. PRUNING: Limbs, branches, canes and runners which require kept moist at all times. particularly during the seeding P P Pe P P Y and shall be subject to acceptance as to quality by A. Conditions -.for Pre -Final Acceptance of Work at End of Maintenance Period rmin i n riod r xim el meeting with the Owner's Representative at least seven (7) walks and buildings as much os possible. This shall include A. SCOPE: The entire irrigation system shall be guaranteed the Owners Representative. trimming shall be removed to leave o clean cut flush with ge at o pe (app o at y 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 os th materials and workmanship, the trunk (pruning only as directed by the Owner's 1. Each plant shall be olive and thriving, showing signs of growth and no Re resentative . ;s to review any questions the Contractor may hove regarding, This also includes using the appropriate radius reduction including settlin of backfill areas below grade for o D ) H. RESEEDING: All bare spots shall be reseeded (sodded, if signs of growth and no signs of stress, disease, or any other. the work, administrative procedures during construction and equipment. period of one 1 ear followin the date of final 11. Substitutions will be permitted only as indicated, or if Y 9 hydroseed is turf mix), by the Contractor within 45 days days ro ect work schedule. acce tance of the work. If, within one 1 ear from proof is submitted that any plant specified is not P � date of completion, settling occurs, and adjustments in ovailoble, o proposal wit{ be considered for the use of N. PLANTING BEDS: Ploniing beds shall be edged and cultivated provid'+ng the lock of cover growth or mulch is not due to 2. All plants not meeting these conditions shall be replaced and a Ninety inade uate irri ation or erosi n us excessive waterin G. CLOSING OF UNINSPECTED WORK: to the line separating oreos os shown. Beds shalt be brought q g o co ed by g 90 Da Maintenance Period commenced for such I i s. valves, and irri ation heads, sod irri ation devices, the nearest _equivalent size or variety with an equitable ( ) y pants. • P � 9 9 � to a smooth even surface conforming to established grades � by the Owner. or paving is necessary to bring the system, sod or adjustment of the contract price. after full settlement has occurred. ® �pT s' �+ ^ wT The Contractor shall not allow or cause any of his work to be paving to the proper level of the permanent grades. the 3. Lown oreos shall not be 100% weed free unless otherwise approved by I RIGA 1 ION a PECIFICA I covered or enclosed until it has been inspected, tested and Contractor, as part of the work under this contract, shalt 12. Quantities shown on the call outs on the Planting Plan XIV. REPLACEMENTS: the Agency s Authorized Representative. approved by the authorized Owner's Representative. Should make all adjustments without extra cost of the Owner, IX. GROUND COVER AREAS: are for the convenience of the Contractor only. 4. Lawn areas shall have 10CM ermination and establishment of turf. any of his work be enclosed or covered before such including the complete restoration of all damaged 9 I. SCOPE OF WORK: Quantities drawn on the plan (whether by circles. dots or A. GENERAL: The Contractor shall immediately replace any and . expena 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, all materials which for any reason die or ore damaged while expense and after a has beth inspected, tested, and approved, and installed as drawn. The Owner's Representative shall weed control, and soil preparation. under the Contractor's care. Replacements shall be mode B. Corrective Work: The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, machinery, and he shall make all repairs with like materials necessary to B. RESPONSIBILITY: Should any operational difficulties in have the final authority as to location of all plant material. with plant of like kind and size in the same manner as processes necessary to install a complete irrigation system restore : all his work and that of other Contractors to its connection with the irrigation system within the specified specified for the original planting (see guarantee "XVII -D" 1 • Work required corrective action or replacement in the judgment of the as shown on the drawin s and or s ecified herin. When ori inal condition. B. SOIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil as per these specifications g � P g guarantee period which is in the opinion of the Owners for definition of death and replacement}. Agency s Authorized Representative shall be performed within ten (10) completed the irrigation system shall be a 100% coverage D. SEED MATERIALS: and the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan. calendar do after the Pre-Finol Review. system in total functioning manner. Representative due to inferior moteriol and/or workman- Ys H. BACKFILLING: ship, said difficulties shall be immediately corrected by XV. CLEAN-UP: the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Owner's 1. Seed shall be clean, fresh, new crop seed and shall be C. GRADING: Areas shall be raked and floated smooth to provide 2. Perform corrective work and materials replacement -in accordance Il. GENERAL PROUIREMENTS: 1. Backfill shall not be placed until the installed irrigation Representative at no additional cost to the Owner; the mixture as noted on the Planting Plan. a true and uniform surface. A GENERAL: After all installation o rations have been cam )sled, with the Drawings and Specifications and shall be made by the including any and all other damage caused by such Pe P Contractor at no cost to the Agency. system has been inspected and approved by the Owners defects. all trash, excess soil, empty plant containers and rubbish A. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions are Representative. 2. Seed shall be mixed by the dealer and furnished with the D. PLANT PITS AND"FERTILIZER: Planting pits for ground cover shall be removed from the property. All scars, ruts or other 3. After corrective work is com leted, the Contractor shall a ain re uest approximated. Before proceeding with any work, the dealers guarantee statement of composition and shall be 4" x 4 or adequate to accept plant material from marks in the area caused by this work sholl be repaired and P g q Contractor shall carefully check and verify all dimensions. Tr h II till wi h minim m f 4" of C. INSTRUCTIONS: After the irrigation system has been percentage of purity which shall be furnished to the flats or 4" pots without crushing or deforming the rootboll. the ground left in a neat and orderly condition throughout o Pre -Final Review for Pre -Final Acceptance os outlined above. 2. enches s o be bock ed t o u o PI a -1 - rif rm 5 r m fe ill er tablet in each Spacing of irrigation heads, locations of valves and backflow completed and the connections mode, the Contractor Owners Representative. Seed togs shall be delivered to oc o 20 0 S Ag o q a rt a the site. Contractor shalt pick up all trash resulting from this fine, granular materials to protect the pipe from the � 4. Continue maintenance of all landsca d oreos until such time as a!I preventers, and proposed P.O.C. shall be as indicated on the shat! instruct the Owner or his representative, in the the Owners Representative of the time of installation. individual ground cover pit. work no less than each Frida before leavin the site, once a clods s rocks. The remaining excavated dirt can be y 9 corrective measures have been com leted and acce ted b the A enc 's drawings. Any deviation from the plans must hove the operation and maintenance of the system. week and/or the last working day each week. All trash shall P P Y 9 Y used as backfill. The Contractor shall not place Authorized Re resentative. approval of the Owner's Representative. be removed com lets from the site. P detrimental subsoil or rocks in the top 6 of backfill. E. STAKES: All stokes shall be per details. E. SPACING: P1ont according to spacing and in oreos indicated on P IY 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 ins ct and the excess soil removed from the crown. B. TOP SOIL: Excess to soil shall be removed from the site. � 3. If settlement occurs and adjustments in pipe, valves, N. OBSTRUCTIONS BELOW GROUND: P when the following Gond'+tions, as dttermined by the Agency's Authorized the site and check all finish grades within the work area irrigation heads, or any other irrigation device, necessary P I ��EVI �� Representotive have been met: to ensure the proper soil coverage (as specified) of the to brin the s stem to ro er workin order. The F. WATERING: Each section of ground cover shall be immediately C. NEATNESS: Leave the sidewalks and street in a neat and P P 9 Y 9 A. CONTRACTORS RE NSIBILITY: th n r r i res psi 1 irrigation system pipes. SPO a Co t octo s po b e watered u n Contractor shall, as a part of his work under this I. SCOPE OF WORK: for verifying the location of all utility lines and other po completion of planting. and thereafter as clean condition at the end of each working day. 1. At completion of the ninety (90) day maintenance period, and when one contract make all the necessary .adjustments without extra I under round obstructions so that r r recautions ma be required. - - hundred 100 C. WATER SUPPLY: The Contractor shall ver;f and be cost to the Owner. 9 P � P y ( )percent germination and plant establishment is obtained. Y token not to disturb or damage such improvements. In the D. REMOVAL OF TAGS: Remove all to s familiar with the source of water su I to the irri alien A. Furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to g , labels, nursery stokes PP Y 9 event of a conflict between such lines and plant locations, G. SPACING FROM EDGE: The first row of ground cover should and ties from oil plants unless otherwise directed, and only 2. All planting areas shall be weed free unless otherwise approved by the provide and install ,plant materials os shown on the drawings , . system as indicated on the drawings. 1. AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER AND VALVES: the Contractor shall promptly notify the Owners Representative, always be within 6 of the edge of planting area and triangular at the end of all installations. Agency s Authorized Representative. or as specified herein. who shall arrange for the relocation of one or the other. spaced. D. PERMITS ANO FEES: The Contractor shall a I and a Failing to follow this procedure. the Contractor shall at his 3. After final inspection and acceptance by the Agency's Authorized PP Y P Y 1. A 120 void electrical power outlet to the controller XVI. PROTECTION: for oil necessa ermits re uired in the ursu�t of his B. Work included in this section (items included but not limited own expense make any and all repairs for damages resulting Re resentative. . rY P q P shall be provided by others. (Provided the Londscape� X. SEASONAL COLOR: P work as required by the governing codes. Contractor hos not included .the electrical connection tO)' from his work. _ A. GENERAL: At all times during construction, adequate protection 4. The Agency's Authorized Representative reserves the option to extend in his scope of work) the Irrigation Contractor shall be A. REFERENCE: Refer to Paro ro h V, VI, VII, for finish radio , shall be res nsible for makin the hooku from the outlet to 1. Grade, includin moundin , moldi and she in surface V. FINISH GRADING: 9 P 9 9 provided for all arcus against damage of any kind. the maintenance eriod be and 9 y E. CARE OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STEPS: The Contractor Po 9 P 9 9 n9 P 9 weed control, and soil preparation. � P y (0) days specified, if the determined until final acceptance by the Owners Representative. shall be held responsible for the core and preservation the controller. of all planting areas as indicated including the removal further maintenance establishment required by the Contract of all existing buildings and structures on the property of existing vegetation unless otherwise specified. A. TILING: Till all planting areas as specified herein. Documents. and adjacent premises and contiguous property. Any port � � � B. SOIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil os per these specifications B. RESPONSIBILITY: the Contractor shall be held responsible for 2. All wire from the controller to electric control valves and the Plantin Notes on the Plantin Plan. the care and reservation of oil existin buildiin s and 5. roval and acce tance for o ration and maintenance will be iven in of these properties injured, damaged or disturbed shall be solid co er U.F. 14-600 volt direct burial. 2. Pre re and till soil in lantin areas includin furnishin 9 9 P 9 e APP P g because of his work shalt be repaired, replaced or cleared PP � Pa P 9 9 9 B. UNIFORM GRADE: After tilling, all areas shall be brought to structures on the ro and adjacent remises. An oft writin b the A enc 's Authorized Representative. Use white for common, blue for lawn systems, block for of all amendments as specified. Note that amendments uniform grade by floating or hand raking. of them injured, dome ed of disturbed b cause of hisywork 9 Y 9 y 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 J 9 control wire. Install in common trench with main line are for bid purposes only. Actual soil amendments will a true and uniform surface. shall be repaired, replaced or cleaned by the Contractor at F. REVIEW OF DRAWINGS: It ;s the Contractor's responsibility P P Po P his ex nse. i e where ssible. Tae control wire at 10' O.C. to be based on the soils test results. C. GRADE RELATIONSHIPS: Finish grade of planting areas afther Pe 3.09 WARRANTY PERIOD ANO REPLACEMENTS OF PLANT MATERIALS to review irrigation drawings and note any areas he main line pipe. Provide minimum 18" coverage. application of soil amendments shall be 1" below top of D. QUALITY OF PLANTS: Plants shall be healthy annual plant believes additional heads or valves ore re uired rior concrete walks and curb grades and 6" below finish floor XVII. GUARANTEE: A. Specific Req it m n : Refer to the following sections: q P 3. Furnish and plant all plant materials as indicated in the of building or as noted by spot elevations, material in bloom in. the size indicated on the drawings. to submitting a bid. If no changes are submitted, the 3. Wire connections shall be made with "Scotch -Lok" wire drawings and specifications. 1. Lawns and Grasses- Section 02930 Contractor is responsible for full coverage of equipment connector sealin acks 3576 or S ears "Dri-s lice" A SHRUBS: All shrubs shall be uoranteed os to rowth and g P � P P E. PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Each plant pit for seasonal color 9 as necessary at the Contractor's expense. with sealant DS 300 or approved equal. D. SLOPE FROM BUILDINGS: soil areas adjacent to buildings shall health for a period of ninety (990) days after completion of the 4. Perform all pruning as required. slope away from the building at 2% minimum for 10 feet and shat! ed 6 x 6 , or adequate to accept material in 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 shall continue to slope at a minimum of 1% until water drains Owner or Owners Re resentative. G. GOVERNING REGULATION: All local, municipal and state 4. There shall be a control wire from each control valve backfill mix (shrub backfill mix should be used, not the P laws, rules and re ulations overnin or relatin to 5. Stake and tie all plant mpterials as specified. to street or storm system. riform lant tablets 9 9 9 9 running to the controller, and each control valve shall A9 � P )• any portion of this work and hereby incorporated into be connected to the common ground wire. B. TREES: Trees shall be guaranteed to live and grow in an and made part of these specifications, and their 6. Provide for the maintenance of the lanting until E. ROCKS OR CLODS: No rocks or clods over 3/4" in diameter acceptable upright positron for one (1) year after the specified revisions shall be carried out b the lrri alien Contractor. P F. SPACING: Plant at spacing and in areas indicated on the P Y 9 acceptance of the job by the Owners Representative. shall be on top of prepared planting beds. maintenance period and/or final acceptance by the Owner or 5. All electrical work shall com I with thea licable codes. drowings.. Soil shall be firmly tamped around each plant, P Y PP Owner's Representative. The Owner must provide adequate and the excess soil removed from the crown. H. DIAGRAMMATIC DESIGN: The desi n is die rammatic. All - VI. WEED CONTROL: maintenance to ensure the extended guarantee on trees. 9 9 7. Dispose of all debris and surplus materials. pipe, valves, etc., shown within paved areas ore for 6. Install all valves per details, and manufactures design clarifications only and shall be installed in recommendations. G. WATERING: Each section of seasonal color shall be immed'+ately C. DEFINITION OF DEATH: Plants which die or lose more than 30% (anted areas where 8. Clean -u A. KILLING WEEDS: Contractor shall germinate and destroy watered upon completion of planting, and watered thereafter as p possible. Never install the backflow p' existing weed seeds before preparing areas for planting. required. of their original leaves shall re replaced. preventers in town area; always in shrub oreos. MOISTURE SENSOR INSTALLATION (if applicable): Sufficient water shall be applied to cause weed seed to sprout _ 9. Guarantee. Young weeds shall then be destroyed and removed before they _ D. REPLACEMENT: The Contractor, within seven (7) days of H. SPACING FROM EDGE: the first row of seasonal color should 1. INSTALLATION: All irrigation materials shall be 1. Installations and wiring are to be done by the Contractor have opportunity to set seed. be always within 6" of the edge of the planting area. written notification by the Owner or Owner's Representative, installed in accordance with the techniques and 10. Maintenance. - shall remove and replace all guaranteed plant materials which in compliance with installation and operating instructions specifications set forth by each respective manufacturer. enclosed with the moisture sensor and included with B. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: For additional weed killing refer for any reason fail to meet the requirements of this guarantee. All pertinent descriptive literature issued by these manufacturers to Plantin Notes on the Planti Plan. X1. SOD LAWN MATERIALS AND PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE): Replacement shall be made with plant material as indicated or become a part of these specifications after boving been approved these special instructions. II. VERIFICATION OF SITE CONDITIONS: 9 n9 by the authorized Owner's Representative. Such instollotion � speci ped from the ongmol plantrng and all such replacement A. REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, V11, for finish grading, materials shall be guaranteed as specified for the original practices shall be followed only if the directions of the 2. The Contractor shall furnish 2 -AWG -UF #14 (or larger) A. _ EXCAVATION: The Contractor shall verify exact locations of VII. SOIL PREPARATION: guaranteed moteriol. ID's 1 fA "'� ri ?"-71 irrigation drawings and specifications do not thoroughly and wires from the controller to the moisture sensor control all existing sub-suface utilities (mechanical and electrical) weed control, and soil preparation. u 5. C: 0 f,_ ,r; completely order the methods or techniques to be followed. stations, locations shown on drawings. Provide additional ' prior to excavation. Any utilities, A.C. paving; concrete work, A. SOIL REPORT: Before starting soil preparation the Contractor XVIII. MAINTENANCE: 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 8. PREPARATION: Sod area prior to planting shall be rolled sensors. All sensors are to be wired in arallel see wire shall be re aired or re laced at the Contractors ex nse. shall submit a soil report r the Owner and the Owners lightly and watered to o depth of 6 the day prior to P ( P P Representative. If no soil report is submitted it will be color note above). assumed that amendments were not added and the Landsca planting. If any air pockets are found, the area shall be A. SCOPE: After all work indicated on the drawings or herein J. SITE PROBLEMS: The Irrigation Contractor shall not r raded as necessa Li htl water the area to be s cified has been com leted ins ted. and a roved b the willfully install the irrigation system as indicated on B. SUB -SURFACE DRAINAGE OR SOIL CONDITIONS: Should sub- Contractor will be requested to give a credi4 for soil � ry• 9 y � P � Pc PP y the drawings when it is obvious in the field that there 3. Ametek 6" extension boxes No. 10-170-003 covered by surface drainage or soil conditions be encountered which preparation. planted just prior to planting. Owner or Owners Representative, the Contractor shall maintain are unknown obstructions, grade differences, and/or Ametek green cover No. IVC -10-173-004, or approved would be detrimental to growth or survival of plant material, all planted areas by means of continuous watering (including discre ancies in the area dimensions until such conditions a ual, shall be installed as detailed. the Contractor shall notif the Owners Re resentative in C. QUALITY: Sod shalt be #1 Grade, machine cut at uniform monitoring and adjuctie irrigation schedule). weeding, rolling, 111; $fpr. P q Y P B. COMPACTED AREAS: Soil oreos that are compacted to more mowing, spraying, reseed'inq. edging and/or any other ��. '9,�a are brought to the ottention of the Owner's Representative. writing. stating the conditions and submit a proposal covering than 90% durin site a ration shall be ri to a minimum thickness of 5/8 excluding top growth and thatch, weed �, A. PQ C. 9 Pr Pa Pfd operations necessary for their care and upkeep for a period of 't �Q �� �, cost of correction. If the Contractor fails to notify the of 12" prior to beginnin soil preparation. These areas shall free and shall be no less than eight months nor more than not less than ninety (90) days. At the end of the maintenance N "9�1y : ;, �., t 4. All wiring connections at valve locations shall be water- sixteen months old. G 27$2 Owners Representative of such conditions. he shall be be defined the Owner s Re esentative and be billed as an nod. a!1 lant materials shall be in a health , rowin 111. MATERIALS: proof. responsible for plant material under the guarantee clause of extra if thebunit price is quoted in the bid. ondition. P Y g 9 n' the specifications. t Irrigation materials and equipment shall be of type, size and D. TIMING: Installation shall take place within 24 hours after i location as noted and indicated on the drawin s. Unless 5. One service unit will be purchased a properly prepare and harvestin ignature g service the moisture sensor. The service unit along with all C. METHOD OF MIXING: If the slope is under 2 to 1, the soil g• B. WEED CONTROL: AI! planted areas shall be kept free of debris '�' �� % �; permission to change is granted from the Owners Representative; C. DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions are approximate. Before re aration materials should be broadcast uniform) over oil and shall be weeded at not more that seven 7 da--•�1�� printed operating instructions ore to furnished to the P P Y O y Q L� materials are to be new and in perfect condition. No deviations proceeding with any work, the Contractor shall carefully check . landsca areas and worked to a de th of 6" b rototiller or E. INSTALLATION: Sod shall be laid in a sta ered ttern, with intervals. Areas that do not have a re-emer ent weed killer ;?s �.o�.. Owner by the Contractor at final inspection. � P Y 99 Pa P 9 �r�h ,, o!�, r, from the specifications shall be allowed. The decision of the and verify all dimensions and quantities, and shall immediately other acce table mechanical means to obtain. a uniform blend ti ht rots and in the same direction each time. On all shall also be cultivated at not more that seven 7 da J on a?,Ile, , -' �... .. Owner's Representative shall be final in determination of the inform the Owners Representative of any discrepancies between in the soil. If the slope is greater than 2 to 1, the slopes sod shall be installed from the bottom up and the newly intervals. O Y ��s1. Or r, , ."- ,, `- , - quality of materials. 6. Moisture Sensor operating and service instruction and the information on the drawings and the actual conditions, amendments shall be hydraulically applied for areas over 1000 sod should be protected by walking on boards as installer moves `� operations monuo! is to be placed in the controller. refraining from doing any work in said areas until given square feet and raked in for small areas. For the soil upward. On slopes, pin the sod down with wooden s. No a ravel to do sob the Owner's Re resentative. �: C. FERTILIZING: All planted areas shall receive a fertilizer IV. INSTALLATION: PP y P amendment bid mix refer to the Planting Notes on the metal staples will be allowed. No sod of less than 18 in application of 20 pounds oer 1,000 square feet of Gro -Power •� 7. Special depth and placement information to augment Planting Plan. length will be allowed. A. EXCAVATION: Moisture Sensor Installation and Operation Instruction, III. SOIL AMENDMENTS: 45 days following the beginning of maintenance. Water in is to be provided by the Specified Manufacturer. thoroughly after application. . 1. The Contractor shall verify locations of all D. EXTRANEOUS MATERIALS: In additional to the work specified F. JOINTS: Adjoin the sections of sod firmly together. If air existing subsurface utilities (mechanical and 1. Nitrogen stabilized redwood sawdust shall be 100% above the Contractor shall remove all extraneous materials that spaces occur between sections of sod they must be filled D. CONDITION OF SITE: Durin the maintenance eriod, kee the electrical) prior to excavation. Any utilities, A.C. 8. Installation must be inspected and accepted by the nitrogen stabilized (5% by dry weight) •and free of are exposed on the surface and grade to facilitate run-off of with sand or the sod relaid. 9 P P LANDSCAPE PLANS paving, concrete work, plant material, .etc., destroyed or Manufacturers Respresentative. shoving particles larger than 1/4" passing through a surface water. project neat and free from debris at all times. Obtain the t�T1� T damaged by any work .under this contract shall be - 100 mesh screen. Owners approval for on-site storage of equipment or mom fir• S�� AV�t�t �J� �����N sr"' repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense. maintenance materials. •7 AS SH%-.# S A T IIi! S C A P-! Landscape Architecture and Planning 19762 MacArthur Blvd.. Ste. 130 Irvine. CA. 92612 Richard Pothamue, license CA -#27e2 (946) 644-M (90) 476--1432 FAX Cif J ,, A 9' , • �. t ;�; S C ., .�. . ^ . �' , 'sY a . • _ %. . . 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