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2. Trenches for pipe shall be cut to required grade line
V. DRAWINGS OF RECORD (AS-BUILTS):
A CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Shall consist of specifications
at a true gradient to provide uniform support for the
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and its genera conditions and the drawings. The intent
length of the pipe.
A. GENERAL
of these documents is to include oil labor, materials.
3. Humus, "Gro -Power" 5-3-1 shall be manufactured by
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and services necessary for the proper execution on the
work The documents are to be considered as one.
3. De th of trenches shall be sufficient to rovide a
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The Contractor shall provide and keep up io date. in
W tever is for by any ports shall be as binding
minimum cover above the top of the pipe os noted on
the drawings.
occordonce with this section, a cam set of record
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PROTECTION OF EDGES: Regrode to protect the edges from
drying if mowing edge is not used.
-built' black line ozolid prints which shall be corrected
VIII. SHRUB AND TREE PLANTING:
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daily and show every change from the original drawings and
S. VERIFICATION- The Contractor shall vert measurements
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B. JOINING PIPE:
npdaiiications and the exact 'as -built' locations, sizes and
equipment. Prints for this purpose may be obtained
on the drawings before beginning work In case of error
watered to a depth of 5". No foot traffic shall be allowed
from the Owner. This set of drawings shall be kept on the
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
the work of others affecting his work, he shall notify
methods of assembling, joining, and installing the various
shall also serve as work progress sheets and the Contractor
the Owners Representative immediately. The Contractor
types of pipes to be used. He will adhere in strict
shall make neat and legible notations thereon daily, as the
shall be held responsible for any damages or loss due to
accordance with the manufacturer's recommended
work proceeds, showing the work as actually installed. These
his failure to observe these instructions.
procedures.
drawings shall be available at the times for inspection and
cultivation and fertilization as covered in these specifications.
shall be kept in a location designated by the Owner s
C. MATERIALS, MACHINERY, EMPLOYEES: Except as otherwise
2. PVC pipe shall not be threaded and oA transition from PVC
Respresentative.
noted, the Contractor shall provide and pay for all
to meta piping shall be by PVC male threaded adapter
shall be requested to inspect the installation and the
Contractor shall call out the supplier's representative.
materials, labor, tools, and other items necessary and
fittings.
B. REQUIRED NOTATIONS:
incidental to the completion of his work
7. Por - 5 shall be manufactured by Kaibab Forest Products.
C. BACKFLOW PREVENTER: The bockflow prevention device
1. The Contractor shall dimension from two (2) permanent
D. SURVEYS, PERMITS, REGULATIONS: The Owner shall furnish
specified herein shall be verified with local plumbing and
points of reference, tu"rig corners, sidewalks, or rood
on adequate surrey of the property. The Controctor
health codes. In the event of any conflict on the device
intersections, etc., the location of the following items:
shall obtain and pay for all permits and comply with al
or the installation methods, the Owner's Representative
laws and ordinances bearing on the operation or conduct
shall be notified PRIOR TO BID OPENING.
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of the work as drawn and specified. If the Contractor
a. Volvos
observes that a variance exists therewith he shall
D. TESTS:
b. The routing of the irrigation moin lines
promptly notify the Owner's Representative in writing
PREPARATION: Cultivate to a depth of 2" below finish grade,
c. Connection to the existing water lines
and any necessary charges shall be adjusted as provided
d. Irrigation contra valves
in the contract for changes in the work
1. All main lines and lateral lines which hove glued joints
e. Quick Coupling valves
DISTRIBUTION: No more plants shall be dis#ributed about the
under paving in the system shall be capped and
pressure tested at 150 PSI.
f. Controller/Rain-check locations
E. PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSON: The
g. Mostar verve or Pump
Contractor sholl adequately protect the work, adjacent
and rake lightly until the surface is smooth, friable and of
hard pan, sod, partially disintegrated debris, or other
property, and the public, and shall be responsible for
2. Pressure shall be sustained in the lines for not loss than
any damages or injury due to his act.
three(3) hours. If leaks develop, the joints shall be
2. The drawing shall show approved subsitutions of sizes,
replaced and the test repeated until the entire system
materials, and manufacturers name and catalog number.
F. CHANGES IN THE WORK: The Owner may order changes in
is watertight.
CONTAINER REMOVAL: Plant containers shall be removed when
planting the plants. Container may be split on both sides,
the work. and the contract sum being adjusted accordingly.
SOWING: Sow lawn seed in the area designated on the
C. DELIVERY OF DRAWINGS OF RECORD:
AU such orders and adjustments Plus claims by the
3. Test shall be observed and approved by the Owner's
Controctor for extras must be mode in writing before
Representative prior to bockfill.
On or before the date of final inspection, the Contractor
executing the work involved.
stall deliver tt+e corrected and compote blacWinos to the
C. PLANT MATERIALS:
4. When the irrigation system has been completed (arid
Owners Representative. Delivery of blocklines will root relieve
G. CORRECTION OF WORK: The Contractor shall re -execute
before planting has begun), the Contractor, in the
the Contractor of the responsibility of furnishing required
any work that falls to conform to the requirements of
presence of the Owners Representative, shall test the
information that may be omitted from the prints.
the contract and shall remedy defects due to faulty
coverage of water afforded to the lawn and planting areas
materials or workmanship upon written notice from the
as complete and adequate. The Contractor shall finish
D. CONTROLLER CHARTS:
Owners Representative for a period of ninety (90) days
a!1 materials and perform all work required to correct
planting details.
from the date of completion of the contract.
any inadequacies of coverage.
1. As-buitt drawings shall be received and approved by
H. LANDSCAPE COORDINATOR STATUS: The Landscape
5. The Contractor shall inform the Owner's Representative
the Owners Representative prior to preparing controller
arty,
Coordinator acts as the authorized representative of the
of any deviations from the plan required by wind, planting.
Owner in conjunction with the project manager, and has
soils, or site conditions that has a affect on present
authority to accept or reject materials or workmanship
coverage.
2. Provide one controller chart for each controller supplied.
and to make minor changes in the work not involving extra
additives, commercial fertilizer and water. When hydraulically
cost. hie will also interpret the meaning of the contract
documents ail may stop the work if necessary to ensure
E. IRRIGATION HEAD INSTALLATION:
3. The chart stall be a reduced drawing of the actual
os -built system, using a different calor to indicate the
its proper execution.
sprayed on the soil surface, the hydromulching shall form
area of coverage for each station.
1. Shrub oral ground cover spray hoods ledjocont to cures
1. CLARIFICATION OF DRAWINGS BEFORE 84DDING: After
reviewing the drawings thoroughly it is the Contrxtor s
or walks shall be installed 1 away from the curb or
walk and the hoods shall be pop-up models as
4. When the chart is cam and o oved the Owner's
poled PPr by
res bili to clan with the Owner's Re esentative
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indicated on the drawings.
Re resentotive. it shot! be hermetical sealed and laced
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in the contraor box.
any questions the Contractor may have regarding the
H.
BACKFILL: Plant pit backfilling soil shall consist of 1 part
method of construction, quantities, or quality of materials
2. Shrub spray heads adjacent to building, fences, or
included or called out if the Contractor cannot contact the
similar structures shall be installed 1" away from the
VI CLEAN-UP.
Owners Representative, the Contractor must qualify his bid
structure and the nozzle shall be 6" minimum above finish
or accept the interpretation of the Owners Representative
grade. Shrub spray heads rot near paving structures
A. SCOPE AND FREQUENCY: After installation operations
on the questionable areas as they develop during construction.
shall be set 8" above finish grade.
have been completed remove oil trash, excess soil and
the fertilizer, seed, and slurry of prepared wood pulp shall be
rubbish from property. All sons, ruts, or other marks
J. SAMPLES: The Owners Representative reserves the right to
3. All irrigation heads are to have double swing joints as
in the oreo caused by this work shall be repaired and
take and analyze samples of materials for conformity to
detailed.
the ground left in a neat and orderly condition
specifications at any time. The Contractor shall furnish
throughout the site. The Contractor shall pick up all
sompos upon request by the Owner's Representative. Rejected
thrash resulti fr his work
ng om no ass thou each Friday
materiae shall be immediately removed from the site and
4. Install a!1 irrigation heads per details.
before leaving the site, once a week and/or the last
replaced at the Contractor's expense. The cost of testing
2 tablets per 5 gallon container
working day of each week All trash shall be removed
materials not meeting specifications shall be paid by the
F. IRRIGATION HEAD ADJUSTMENTS:
completely from the site.
Contractor.
visible coat by using the green color of the wood put as a
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The Irrigation Contractor shall flush and adjust all irrigation
VII. GUARANTEE
K. PRE-CONSTR ION CONFER h d - n
UCT ENCS Sc a ale a pre co struction
h ds for o tim m nc
� p um perfor a e and to prevent overspray onto
5. The height and spread of all plant materials shall be
meeting with the Owners Representative at least seven (7)
walks and buildings as much as possible. This shall incude
A. SCOPE The entire irrigation system shall be guaranteed
days before beginning work The purpose of this conference
selecting the best degree of arc to fit existing site situations.
by the Contractor as th materials and workmanship,
is to review any questions the Contractor may have regarding,
This also includes using the appropriate radius reduction
including settli of bockfill areas below grade for a
the work, administrative procedures during construction and
equipment.
period of one71) year following the date of final
project work schedule.
acceptance of the work. If, within one (1) year from
G. CLOSING OF UNINSPECTED WORK:
date of completion, settling occurs, and adjustments in
TIME UMIT: All slurry mixture which has not been applied
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pipes, valves, and irrigation hoods. sod, iirrigation devices,
WATERING: When the pit has been bockfilod to three quarters
or paving is necessary to bring the system, sod or
IRRIGATION SPECIFICATIONS
The Contractor shall not allow or cause any of his work to be
it inspected,
paving to the proper oval of the permanent grades, the
covered or enclosed until has been tested and
Contractor, as part of the work under this contract, shall
approved by the authorized Owner's Representative. Should
make al adjustments without extra cost of the Owner,
I. SCOPE OF WORK:
any of his work be enclosed or covered before such
including the compote restoration of al damaged
backfill is brought to grade level.
inspection and test, he shall uncover the work at his own
planting, paving or other improvements of any kind,
that these plant materials shall be normal stock for the
type listed
expense and after it has been inspected, tested, and approved,
The Contractor shall provide at labor, tools, machinery, and
processes necessary to install a complete irrigation system
he shall make all repairs with like materials necessary to
restore all his work and that of other Contractors to its
B. RESPONSIBILITY: Should any operational difficulties in
as shown on the drawings and/or specified herin. When
original condition.
connection with the irrigation system within the specified
completed the irrigation system shall be a 1009 coverage
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guarantee pared which is in the opinion of the Owner's
Representative due to inferior material and/or workman -
system in total functioning manner.
H. BACKFILUNG:
ship, said difficulties shall be immediately corrected by
8. Plant material shall be symmetrical, typical for variety
the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Owner s
It. GENERAL PRQUIREMENTS:
1. Backfill shall not be placed until the installed irrigation
Representative at no additional cost to the Owner,
system has been inspected and approved by the Owners
including any and al other damage caused by such
A. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions are
Representative.
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approximated. Before proceeding with any work, the
Owners Representative.
Contractor shall carefully check and verify all dimensions.
2. Trenches shall be backfilled with a minimum of 4" of
C. INSTRUCTIONS: After the irrigation system has been
Spacing of irrigation heads, locations of valves and backflow
find, granular materials to protect the pipe from the
completed and the connections mode, the Contractor
preventers, and proposed P.O.C. shall be as indicated on the
clods or rocks. The remaining excavated dirt can be
shall instruct the Owner or his representative, in the
drawings. Any deviation from the plans must have the
approval of the Owners Representative.
used os backfill. The Contractor shall not place
operation and maintenance of the system.
detrimental subsoil or rocks in the top 6" of backfill.
applied and allowed to set for one day, the slope shall be
B. VERIFICATION OF FINISH GRADE The Contractor shall inspect
the site and check all finish grades within the work area
3. If settlement occurs and adjustments in pipe, valves,
irrigation heads,
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PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS
to ensure the proper soil coverage (as specified) of the
or any other irrigation device, necessary
to bring the system to proper working order. The
Owner's Representative.
irrigation system pipes.
Contractor shall, as a part of his work under this
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
gallons per minute. Duration of time and number of gallons
contract make all the necessary adjustments without extra
C. WATER SUPPLY: The Contractor shall verify and be
cost to the Owner.
to be applied will vary from day to day and system to system
familiar with the source of water supply to the irrigation
A. Furnish oil labor, materials and equipment necessary to
system as indicated on the drawings.
I. AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER AND VALVES:
Provide and install plant materials as shown on the drawings
or as specified herein.
D. PERMITS AND FEES: The Contractor shall apply and pay
for al! necessary permits required in the pursuit of his
1. A 120 void electrical power outlet to the controller
shall provided by others. (Provided the Lon
B. Work included in this section (items included but not limited
work as required by the governing codes.
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Contractor has not included the electrical connection
action
to):
trimming shall be removed •to leave a clean cut flush with
in his scope of work) the Irrigation Contractor shall be
germination period (approximately 30 days).
E. CARE OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STEPS: The Contractor
responsible for making the hookup from the outlet to
1. Grade, including mounding, mokiing and shaping surface
shall be held responsible for the care and preservation
the controller.
of all pionting areas as indicated including the removal
of all existing buildings and structures on Aho properly
Representative).
of existin i n n
g vegeta! o u less otherwise specified.
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
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because of his work shall be repaired, replaced or cleared
shall be solid copper U.F. #14-600 volt direct burial.
Use white for common, blue for lawn systems, block for
2. Prepare and til! soil in planting areas including furnishing
of all amendmaents as specified. Note that amendments
by the Contractor at his expense.
shrub systems and red for moisture sensors; common
indicated on the drawings (unless otherwise specified)
control wire. Install in common trench with main line
ore fa bid purposes only. Actual soil amendments will
F. REVIEW OF DRAWINGS: It is the Contractor's responsibility
pipe where possible. Tape control wire at 10' O.C. to
be based on the soils test results.
to review irrigation drawings and note any areas he
main line pipe. Provide minimum 18' coverage.
believes additional heads or valves ore required prior
3. Furnish and plant all plant materials as indicated in the
to submitting a bid. If no changes are submitted, the
Contractor is responsible for full coverage of equwpmaent
3. Wire connections shall be made with "Scotch -Lok" wire
connector sealing packs #3576 or Spears "Dri-splice"
drawings and specifications.
as necessary at the Contractors expense.
with sealant DS 300 or approved equal
4. Perform all pruning as required.
G. GOVERNING REGULATION: All local, municipal and state
laws, rules and regulations governing or relating to
4. There shall be a control wire from each contra valve
running tc the controller, and each contra valve shall
5. Stoke and tie all plant materials as specified.
any portion of this work and hereby incorporated into
and made part of these specifications, and their
be connected to the common ground wire.
6. Provide for the maintenance of the planting until
provisions shall be carried out by the Irrigation Contractor.
acceptance of the job by the Owners Representative.
and installed as drawn. The Owner's Representative shall
5. All electrical work shall comply with the applicable codes..
weed contra, and soil preparation.
H. DIAGRAMMATIC DESIGN: The design is diagrammatic. All
pipe, valves, etc., shown within paved areas are for
6. Install all valves per details, and manufactures
7• Dispose of all debris and surplus materials.
design clarifications only and shall be installed in
recommendations.
planted areas where possible. Never install the backflow
8. Goan -up.
preventers in lawn area; always in shrub areas.
MOISTURE SENSOR INSTALLATION (if applicable):
specified for the original planting (see guarantee 'XVII -D"
for definition of death and replacement).
D. SEED MATERIALS:
9. Guarantee.
1. INSTALLATION: All irrigation materials shall be
installed in accordance with the techniques and
1. Installations and wiring are to be done by the Contractor
10. Maintenance.
specifications set forth by each respective manufacturer.
in compliance with installation and operating instructions
enclosed with the moisture sensor and included with
XV• CLEAN-UP:
All pertinent descriptive literature issued by these manufacturers
become a part of these specifications after baying been approved
these special instructions.
II. VERIFICATION OF SITE CONDITIONS:
by the authorized Owners Representotive. Such installation
practices shall be followed only if the directions of the
2. The Contractor shall furnish 2 -AWG -UF #14 (or larger)
A. EXCAVATION: The Contractor shall verify exact locations of
irrigation drawings and specifications do not thoroughly and
wires from the controller to the moisture sensor contra
al existing sub-sufoce utilities (mechanical and electrical)
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 all equipment and materials as shown per details.
10' expansion lead to each station for finally locating of
etc., destroyed or domoged by any work under this contract
sensors. All sensors are to be wired in parallel (see wire
shot! be repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense.
J. SITE PROBLEMS: The Irrigation Contractor shall not
color note above).
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willfully install the irrigation system as indicated on
Owners Representative. Seed togs shall be delivered to
B. SUB -SURFACE DRAINAGE OR SOIL CONDITIONS: Should sub -
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
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,
discrepancies in the area dimensions until such conditions
equal, shall be installed as detailed.
the Contractor shall notify the Owners Representative in
are brought to the attention of the Owners Representative.
writing, stating the conditions and submit a proposal covering
week and/or the last working day each week All trash shall
4. All wiring connections at valve locations shall be water-
cost of correction. if the Contractor fails to notify the
Owners Representative of such conditions, he shall be
Ill. MATERIALS:
proof.
responsible for plant material under the guarantee clause of
Irrigation materials and equipment shall be of type, size and
locotion;4s' noted and indicated on the drawings. Unless
5. One service unit will be purchased to properly prepare and
the specifications'
permission to change is granted from the Owners Representative;
service the moisture sensor. The service unit along with oil
printed operating instructions are to furnished to the
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C. DIMENSIONS: All stood dimensions ore appraximote. 8ofore
materials are to be new and in perfect condition. No deviations
from the specifications shall be allowed. The decision of the
Owner by the Contractor at final inspection.
proceeding with any work, the Contractor shat corefuUy check
and verify al dimensions and quantities, and shall immediately
Owner's Representative shall be final in determination of the
A CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY: the Contractor is responsible
inform the Owners Representative of any discrepancies between
quality of materials.
6. Moisture Sensor operating and service instruction and
the information on the drawings and the actual conditions,
for verifying the location of all utility lines and other
operations manual is to be placed in the controller.
refraining from doing any work in said areas until given
IV. INSTALLATION:
clean condition at the end of each workin da
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approval to do so by the Owner's Representative.
7. Special depth and placement information to augment
A. EXCAVATION:
Moisture Sensor Installation and Operation Instruction,
III. SOIL AMENDMENTS:
1. The Contractor shall verify locations of all
is to be provided by the Specified Manufacturer.
REMOVAL OF TAGS: Remove all tags, labels, nursery stakes
existing subsurface utilities (mechanical and
G.
1. Nitrogen stabilized redwood sawdust shall be 100%
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
paving, concrete work, plant material, etc., destroyed or
Manufacturers Respresentative.
shaving particles larger than 1/4" passing through a
damaged by any work under this contract shall be
who shalt arrange for the relocation of one or the other.
100 mesh screen.
repaired or replaced at the Contractors expense.
2. Soil sulfur shall be standard commercial grade.
E.
DELIVERY SUPS: Supply delivery slips from the supplier for
G.
ROWNG: Roll sod with an adequately weighted roller to
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the soil amendments to the site. Bulk loods from the
smooth out the sod bed.
3. Humus, "Gro -Power" 5-3-1 shall be manufactured by
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Contractor's yard will not be accepted. Supply empty bags for
fertilizer to the Superintendent of the job and the Owner's
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Southern California Organic Fertilizer Company,
Glendale, CA (213) 245-6849 or (714) 750-3830.
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Representative.
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PROTECTION OF EDGES: Regrode to protect the edges from
drying if mowing edge is not used.
4. Bone meal 2-22-0 shall be manufactured by Kellogg
VIII. SHRUB AND TREE PLANTING:
I.
WATERING: After installation sod must be kept thoroughly
Supply, Wilmington, CA.
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watered to a depth of 5". No foot traffic shall be allowed
A.
CORRELATION: Trees and shrubs shall not be planted until
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for 2 to 3 weeks from the date of installation.
5. Azalea organic planter mix #103 shall be manufactured
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all operations in conjunction with the installation of the
irrigation system have been completed, final grades have been
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by Bondini Fertilizer.
estaplished, and the planting beds properly prepared by
J.
INSPECTION BY SUPPLIER: If there ore any questions regarding
cultivation and fertilization as covered in these specifications.
the quality of sod installation a representative of the supplier
6. Ph Acidoll shall be manufactured by Kellogg Supply,
shall be requested to inspect the installation and the
Contractor shall call out the supplier's representative.
Wilmington, CA.
B.
PLANTING TIME: No planting shall take place during extremely
7. Por - 5 shall be manufactured by Kaibab Forest Products.
hot, dry, windy or freezing weather.
XIL SEED LAWN PLANTING (IF APPUCABLE):
8. Commercial fertilizer shall be Best Products of approved
C.
LOCATIONS: Relative position of all plants and trees is subject
jo approval of the Owners Representative and they shall, if
A.
REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, Vl, VII, for finish grading,
equal.
necessary, be relocated at his direction as part of this
weed control, and soil preparation.
contract. Trees shall normally be located a minimum of 5'
B. TOP SOIL•
from. buildings, site amenities and walkways.
B.
PREPARATION: Cultivate to a depth of 2" below finish grade,
remove stones, foreign growth of any kind and extraneous
1. Topsoil consists of a fertile, friable natural loam of
D:.
DISTRIBUTION: No more plants shall be dis#ributed about the
matter, and grade to remove ridges and depressions so that
areas after settlement will conform to the finish grade. Roll
uniform quality, free from subsoil, stiff clay, hard clods,
landscape area that can be planted and watered on the
same day.
and rake lightly until the surface is smooth, friable and of
hard pan, sod, partially disintegrated debris, or other
uniform fine texture.
undesirable materials.
E.
CONTAINER REMOVAL: Plant containers shall be removed when
planting the plants. Container may be split on both sides,
C.
SOWING: Sow lawn seed in the area designated on the
2. Topsoil shall not contain obnoxious weeds, such as
morning glory, sorel, oxalis, spurge, annual poo,
however, without use of axe or spade. AI! containers shall be
drawings at the rate as designated on the Planting Plans.
Sow the lawn in two directions.
nut grass or bermudo gross.
removed from the site.
C. PLANT MATERIALS:
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PLANTING PITS: All tree and shrub pits shall have a diameter
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TOP DRESSING: Rake lightly, spread 1/4" of Par -5 top
dressing with a mechanical spreader, roll .with a 200 lbs.
of least twice the diameter the root ball. Pit depths
shall be a minimum 12" deeper than the root ball for trees
roller and water with a fine spray.
1. Plant names in the Plant List conform to "Standardized
and 8' deeper than the root boll for shrubs or as per
Plant Names" by American Joint Committee of
planting details.
XIII. HYDROSEEDING SPECIFICATIONS (IF APPUCABLE):
Horticultural Nomenclature, except in cases not covered
thenen. In these instances the established custom of
the nursery trade in followed.
G.
PLACING: Plants shall be laced and held durin backfill in
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A.
GENERAL The h dromulch shall be a lied in the form of a
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on upright position in the center of the pit. Plants shall
slurry consisting of wood cellulose fiber, seed, chemical
be held at, or slightly above nursery level. The earth ball
additives, commercial fertilizer and water. When hydraulically
2. Plants shall be sound, heathy, vigorous, free from
shall be kept intact. Any exposed roots shall be spread
sprayed on the soil surface, the hydromulching shall form
d4eose and weeds, insect pests of their eggs and shall
out. Injured roots shall be pruned.
a blotter like ground cover impregnated uniformly with seed
have healthy, normal root systems, well filling their
and fertilizer and shall allow the absorption of moisture and
container, but not to the point of being root bound.
H.
BACKFILL: Plant pit backfilling soil shall consist of 1 part
rainfall to percolate to the underlying soil.
nitrogen stabilized sawdust to 2 parts topsoil. Materials shall
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
authorized by the Owner's Representative. In no case
backfill, commercial fertilizer 20-10-5 Agriform 21 gram
the fertilizer, seed, and slurry of prepared wood pulp shall be
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
Representative.
4. All plant materials shall be subject to approval of size,
1 tablet per 1 gallon container
heath, quality, character, etc., by the Owner's
2 tablets per 5 gallon container
C.
APPLICATION: The operator shall spray the area with a uniform
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3 tablets per 15 gallon container
visible coat by using the green color of the wood put as a
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4 tablets per 24" box
guide. The slurry shall be applied in a sweeping motion in a
5. The height and spread of all plant materials shall be
5 tablets per 30" box
6 tablets per 36" box
arched stream so as to fall like rain allowing the wood fibers
to build on each other until a good coat is achieved and the
measured with branches in their normal position.
7 tablets per 42 box
material is spread at the required rate per acre.
8 tablets per 48' box and those box sizes which are larger
6. The caliper of oil trees shall be measured 4' above the
surface of the ground.
D.
TIME UMIT: All slurry mixture which has not been applied
I.
WATERING: When the pit has been bockfilod to three quarters
within four hours atter mixing will be rejected and removed
of its depth water shall be poured about the roots. Air
from the project at the Contractors expense.
7. Where caliper or other dimensions of any plant materials
pockets shall be eliminated and backfill continued until the
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
that these plant materials shall be normal stock for the
type listed
Contractor in preventing any of the slurry being sprayed inside
J.
COMPACTING: Backfill shall not be com round t
potted a he
any reservoir basin or onto drainage ditches and channels
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roots or boll of the plant during or otter planting. The
which may impede the free flow of rain or irrigation water.
8. Plant material shall be symmetrical, typical for variety
backfill on which the plant ball rests shall be lightly compacted.
Any slurry spilled into restricted areas shall be cleaned up at
and species, and shall conform to measurements specified
the Contractors expense to the satisfaction of the Owner or
in the Plant List/Legend.
K.
SETTLEMENT: Plants which settle shall be raised to the
Owners Representative.
required level or replaced at the option of the Contractor.
9. Plant material larger than those specified may be
Raised plants which fail to grow shall be replaced.
G.
MAINTENANCE AND IRRIGATION: Once the slurry mulch has been
supplied if complying in alt other respects and at no
applied and allowed to set for one day, the slope shall be
additional cost to the Owner, upon approval of the
L
STAKING: Stakes shall be driven to sufficient depth to hold
then be irrigated. There is no set irrigation requirements in
Owner's Representative.
the tree r rd. Trees shall be supported by at least two ties
gallons per minute. Duration of time and number of gallons
(see detai
to be applied will vary from day to day and system to system
10. All plant materials must have been previously inspected
depending on the rate of growth and climatic conditions
encountered. As a rule of thumb, the soil surface must be
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and shall be subject to acceptance as to quality by
M.
PRUNING: Umbs, branches, canes and runners which require
kept moist at all times, particularly during the seeding
the Owners Representative.
trimming shall be removed •to leave a clean cut flush with
germination period (approximately 30 days).
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the trunk runin onl as direct d b th wn r
(p g y e y e 0 e s
11. Substitutions will be permitted only indicated, or if
Representative).
H.
RESEEDING: All bare spots shall be reseeded (sodded, if
hydroseed is turf mix), by the Contractor within 45 days days
proof is submitted that any plant specified t not
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available, a proposal will be considered for the use of
N.
PLANTING BEDS: Planting beds shall be edged and cultivated
providing the lock of cover growth or mulch is not due to
the nearest ant size or variety with an equitable
to the line separating areas as shown. Beds shall be brought
inadequate irrigation or erosion caused by excessive watering
f the
adjustment of the contract price.
to a smooth even surface conforming to established grades
by the Owner.
after full settlement has occurred.
12. Quantities shown on the call outs on the Planting Plan
IX. GROUND COVER AREAS:
XIV. REPLACEMENTS:
ore for the convenience of the Contractor only.
Quantities drawn on the plan (whether by circles, dots or
A.
GENERAL: The Contractor shall immediately replace any and
triangles) are the final authority and shall be furnished
A.
REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII, for finish grading,
all materials which for any reason die or are damaged while
and installed as drawn. The Owner's Representative shall
weed contra, and soil preparation.
under the Contractor's core. Replacements shall be mode
have the final authority as to location of all plant material.
with plant of like kind and size �n the some manner as
B.
SOIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil as per these specifications
specified for the original planting (see guarantee 'XVII -D"
for definition of death and replacement).
D. SEED MATERIALS:
and the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan.
1. Seed shall be clean, fresh, new crop seed and shall be
C.
GRADING: Areas shall be raked and floated smooth to provide
XV• CLEAN-UP:
the mixture as noted on the Planting Pion.
a true and uniform surface.
A.
GENERAL: After all installation operations have been completed,
2. Seed shall be mixed by the dealer and furnished with the
D.
PLANT PITS AND" FERTIUZER: Planting pits for ground cover
all trash, excess soil, empty plant containers and rubbish
shall be removed from the property. All scars, ruts or other
dealer's 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 shall be repaired and
percentage of purity which shall be furnished to the -
flats or 4" pots without crushing or deforming the rootball.
the ground left in a neat and orderly condition throughout
Owners Representative. Seed togs shall be delivered to
Place a 20-10 5 Agriform 5 gram fertilizer tablet in each
the site. Contractor shall pick up all trash resulting from this
the Owner's Representative at the time of installation.
individual ground cover pit.
work no less than each Friday before leaving the site, once a
week and/or the last working day each week All trash shall
E. STAKES: All stokes shall be per details.
E.
SPACING: Plant according to spacing and in areas indicated on
be removed completely from the site.
the drawings. Soil shall be firmly tamped around each plant,
IV. OBSTRUCTIONS BELOW GROUND'
and the excess soil removed from the crown.
B.
TOP SOIL: Excess topsoil shall be removed from the site.
A CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY: the Contractor is responsible
F.
WATERING: Each section of ground cover shall be immediately
C.
NEATNESS: Leave the sidewalks and street in a neat and
for verifying the location of all utility lines and other
watered upon completion of planting, and thereafter as
clean condition at the end of each workin da
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underground obstructions so that proper precautions may be
required.
taken not to disturb or damage such improvements. In the
D.
REMOVAL OF TAGS: Remove all tags, labels, nursery stakes
event of a conflict between such lines and plant locations,
G.
SPACING FROM EDGE: The first row of ground cover should
and ties from all plants unless otherwise directed, and only
the Contractor shall promptly notify the Owners Representative,
always be within 6' of the edge of planting area and triangular
at the end of ail installations.
who shalt arrange for the relocation of one or the other.
spaced.
Failing to follow this procedure, the Contractor shall at his
own expense make any and alt repairs for damages resulting
X. SEASONAL COLOR:
XVI. PROTECTION:
from his work.
A.
N • At all tim durin n ru tion r
ERAL es g co st c ,adequate p otection
V. FINISH GRADING:
A.
REFERENCE: Refer to Paro rah V, VI, VII, for finish radin
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shall be provided for all areas against damage of any kind,
weed control, and sal preparation.
until final acceptance by the Owner's Representative.
A. TILING: Till all planting areas as specified herein.
B.
SOIL PREPARATION: Pre are the soil as r these s ecifications
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-RESPONSIBILITY: the Contractor shall bo hold responsible for
B. UNIFORM GRADE: After tilling, oil areas shall be brought to
and the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan.
the care and preservation of all existing buildings and
uniform grade by floating or hand raking.
C.
GRADING: Areas shall be raked and flouted smooth to provide
structures on the property and adjacent premises. Any part
of them in ured, dame ed of disturbed because of his work
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a true and uniform surface.
shall be repaired, replaced or cleaned by the Contractor at
C. GRADE RELATIONSHIPS: Finish grade of planting areas ofther
his expense.
application of soil amendments shall be 1" below top of
concrete walks and curb grades and 6" below finish floor
D.
QUALITY OF PLANTS: Plants shall be health annual lent
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XVII. GUARANTEE:
of building or as noted by spot elevations.
material in bloom in the size indicated on the drawings.
D. SLOPE FROM BUILDINGS: soil areas adjacent to buildin s shall
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E.
PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Each plant pit for seasonal color
A.
SHRUBS: All shrubs shall be uaranteed as to growth and
health for a period of ninety (q90) days after completion of the
slo a owe from the buildin at 23: minimum for 10 feet and
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shall be 6" x 6", or adequate to accept material in the
required size, with one teaspoon of bone meal mixed into the
specified 'maintenance period and/or final acceptance by the
shall continue to sla at a minimum of 1 % until water drains
to street or storm system.
bockfill mix shrub backfill mix should be used, not the
(
Owner or Owners Representative.
Agriform plant tablets).
E. ROCKS OR CLODS: No rocks or clods over 3/4" in diameter
F,
SPACING: Plant at spacing and in areas indicated on the
B.
TREES: Trees shall be guaranteed to live and grow in on
acceptable upright position for one (1) year atter the specified
shall be on top of prepared planting beds.
drawings. Soil shall be firmly tamped around each plant,
maintenance period and/or final acceptance by the Owner or
and the excess soil removed from the crown.
Owners Representative. The Owner must provide adequate
VI. WEED CONTROL:
maintenance to ensure the extended guarantee on trees.
A KILLING WEEDS; Contractor shall germinate and destroy
G.
WATERING: Each section of seasonal color shall be immediately
watered upon completion of planting, and watered thereafter as
C.
DEFINITION OF DEATH: Plants which die or lose more than 303:
existing weed seeds before preparing areas for planting.
required.
of their original leaves shall re replaced.
Sufficient water shall be applied to cause weed seed to sprout.
Young weeds shall then be destroyed and removed before they
have opportunity to set seed.
H.
SPACING FROM EDGE: the first row of seasonal color should
D.
REPLACEMENT: The Contractor, within seven (7) days of
written notification by the Owner or Owners Representative,
be always within 6" of the edge of the planting area.
shall remove and replace all guaranteed plant materials which
B. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: For additional weed killing refer
to Planting Notes on the Planting Plan.
XI. SOD
LAWN MATERIALS AND PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE):
for any reason foil to meet the requirements of this guarantee.
Replacement shall be made with plant material as indicated or
specified from the original planting and all such replacement
VU. SOIL PREPARATION:
A.
REFERENCE: Refer to Paro rah V, VI, VII, for finish radin
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materials shall be guaranteed as specified for the original
guaranteed materia.
weed control, and sot! preparation.
A. SOIL REPORT: Before starting soil preparation the Contractor
shall submit a soil report to the Owner and the Owner's
B.
PREPARATION: Sod area prior to planting shall be rolled
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XVIII. MAINTENANCE:
Representative. If no soil report is submitted it will be
lightly and watered to a depth of 6 the day prior to
assumed that amendments were not added and the Landscape
planting. If any air pockets ore found, the area shall be
A.
SCOPE. After all work indicated on the drawings or herein
Contractor will be requested to give a credit for soil
regraded as necessary. Lightly water the area to be
specified has been completed, inspected, and approved by the
preparation.
planted just prior to planting.
Owner or Owner's Representative, the Contractor shall maintain
all lanted areas b moons of continuous water! includi
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S. COMPACTED AREAS: Soil areas that are compacted to more
C.
QUALITY: Sod shall be #1 Grade, machine cut at uniform
thickness of 5/8 excluding top growth and thatch, weed
monitoring and odjucting irrigation schedule), weeding, rolling,
mowing, spraying, reseeding, edging and/or any other
than 90� durin situ re aration shall be ri ed to a minimum
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of 12' prior to beginning soil preparation. These areas shall
free and shall be no less than eight months nor more than
operations necessary for their core and upkeep for a period of
not less than. ninety (90) days. At the end of the maintenance
be defined by the Owner s Representative and be billed as an
sixteen months old.
period, all plant materials shall be in a healthy, growing
extra if the unit price is quoted in the bid.
condition.
D.
TIMING: Installation shall take place within 24 hours after
C. METHOD OF MIXING: If the sloe is under 2 to 1, the soil
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harvesting.
B.
WEED CONTROL All planted areas shall be kept free of debris
preparation materials should be broadcast uniformly over all
and shall be wooded at not more that seven (7) day
landscape areas and worked to a depth of 6" by rototilor or
E.
INSTALLATION: Sod shall be laid in a staggered pattern, with
intervals. Areas that do not have a pre -emergent weed killer
other acceptable mechanical means to obtain a uniform blend
tight joints and in the same direction each time. On all
shall also be cultivated at not more that seven (7) day
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.
amendments shall be hydraulically applied for areas over 1000
sod should be protected by walking on boards as installer moves
square feet and raked in for small areas. For the soil
amendment bid mix refer to the Planting Notes on the
upward. On slopes, pin the sod down with wooden pegs. No
metal staples will be allowed. No sod of less than 18 in
C.
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FERTILIZING: All planted areas shall receive a fertilizer
Planting Plon.
length will be allowed.
application of pounds leer 1,000 square feet Gro -Power
45 days following the beginning of maintenance. Water in
thoroughly after application.
D. EXTRANEOUS MATERIALS: In additional to the work specified
F.
JOINTS: Adjoin the sections of sod firmly together. If air
above t Conti ctor sh r v ll
he a all emu e a xtr neons ma I
e a terra s that
are exposed on the surface and grade to facilitate run-off of
spaces occur between sections of sod they must be filled
with sand or the sod relaid.
D.
CONDITION OF SITE: Orrin the maintenance riled lee the
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surface water.
project neat and free from debris at all times. Obtain the
Owner's approval for on-site storage of equipment or
maintenance materials.
XIX. FINAL CONSTRUCTION AND FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION:
A. FINAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION:
When all landscape improvements have been installed in
accordance with the plans and specifications, the
Contractor shall notify the Owners Representative and
request a "Final Construction" inspection. If the Owner's
Representative determines the work to be substantially
complete and in conformance with plans and specifications,
the Contractor will be advised that the basic ninety (90)
day maintenance period is started.
1. In order to be substantial complete, at least the
following must have been finished.
a. All fine grading, including elimination of low
points that hold runoff.
b. A complete and operable irrigation system.
c. Installation of all plant materials.
d. Seeding of all seeded areas.
2. Minor pick-up items may be completed during the
basic maintenance period. These items will be
determined as Minor solely by the Owner's
Representative.
B. FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION: At the end of the
maintenance period and when the ground cover and turf
have established and all pick-up items have been completed,
the Contractor shall request a final maintenance inspection.
The Contractor will be advised by the Owners Representative
at the final inspection that work is or is not satisfactory.
1. If the work is satisfactory, the basic maintenance
period will end on the date of the final inspection
as directed by the Owner's Representative.
2. If the work is unsatisfactory the basic maintenance
period will continue at no additional expense to the
Owner until the work has been completed, inspected,
and approved by the Owners Representative.
C. FAILURE TO PASS INSPECTION: If the work fails to pass
final inspection, any subsequent inspections must be
rescheduled as per above, and will be charged to the
Contractor at the prevailing hourly rate of the Owners
of the Owner's Representative.
CITY OF FONTANA STANDARDS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATION FOR ALL C.F.D. AREA
3.07 THE NINETY (90) DAY MAINTENANCE PERIOD
A. Preliminary Review: As soon as all plantings are completed per Contract
Documents, Hold a preliminary review to determine the condition of the work
b. Date of Review: Submit a written request to the Agency's Authorized
Representative at lease five (5) working days prior to anticipated date of
review.
C. Beginning of the NineJU (90) Day Maintenance Period: The date on which the
Agency s Authorized Representative issues a letter of Preliminary plated.
Acceptance to the Contractor. By this date, all plant materials shall be
planted all areas requiring hydroseeded lawns shall be completed.
3.08 PRE -FINAL AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE
A. Conditions for Pre -Final Acceptance of Work at End of Maintenance Period:
1. Each plant shall be alive and thriving, showing signs of growth and no
signs of growth and no signs of stress, disease, or any other.
2. A!! plants not meeting these conditions shall be replaced and a Ninety
(90) Day Maintenance Period commenced for such plants.
3. Lown areas shall not be 100% weed free unless otherwise approved by
the Agency's Authorized Representative.
4. Lawn areas shall have 100% germination and establishment of turf.
S. Corrective Work:
1. Work required corrective action or replacement in the judgment of the
Agency's . Authorized Representative shall be performed within ten (10)
calendar days after the Pre-Finol Review.
2. Perform corrective work and materials replacement in accordance
with the Drawings and Specifications and shall be made by the
Contractor at no cost to the Agency.
3. After corrective work is completed, the Contractor shall again request
a Pre -Final Review for Pre -Final Acceptance as outlined above.
4. Continue maintenance of all landscaped areas until such time as all
corrective measures have been completed and accepted by the Agency's
Authorized Representative.
C. Final Acce to ante: Final approval and acceptance of the work will be given
when the following conditions, as determined by the Agency's Authorized
Re esentative h n m t:
pr ave bee e
1. At completion of the ninety (90) day maintenance period, and when one
hundred (100) percent germination and plant establishment is obtained.
2. All planting areas shall be weed free unless otherwise approved by the
Agency's Authorized Representative.
3. After final inspection and acceptance by the Agency's Authorized
Representative.
4. The Agency's Authorized Representative reserves the option to extend
the maintenance period beyond (90) days specified, if they determined
further maintenance establishment required by the Contract
Documents.
5. Approval and acceptance for operation and maintenance will be given in
writing by the Agency's Authorized Representative.
3.09 WARRANTY PERIOD AND REPLACEMENTS OF PLANT MATERIALS
A. Specific Rea^yirements: Refer to the following sections:
1. Lawns and Grosses- Section 02930
2. Trees, Shrubs, and Ground Covers- Section 02950
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