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NOTE: CITY OF FON 'ANA STAND LANDSCAPE SPECIFICATION S _.ALL, T PRECEDENCE OVER SPEC CATION SHOWN WIT - _ S PACKAGE. REFEER TO SEPARATE SPECI1'ICATION STREETSCAPE MANUAL.,
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. G 2 Trenches for pipe shall be cut to required grade line V. DRAWINGS OF RECORD (AS-BUILTS� 2 Soil sulfur shad be standard comrrarc,W grade. I- DELNERY SUPS. Supply delivery slips from the supplier for G. ROLLING. Roll sod with an adequately weighted roller to XDL 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 bads from the smooth out the sod bed.
and its conditions and the drawl The intent length of the pipe. Contractors yard will not be accepted. Supply empty bags for
goneral ngs. A. GENERAL: 3. Humus, Gro -Power 5-3-1 ahold be manufactured
of these documents is to include all labor, materials. fertilizer to the Superintendent of the job and the Owners A. FINAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION:
and services necessary for the proper execution on the 3. De of trenches shall be suffcent to CA 2013 X5 6849 14 7�50�-3630. P H. PPROTECTION OF EDGES: Regrods to protect the edges from
work. The documents aro to be considered as one. �'de a The Contractor shalt provide and keep up to date, in GW xk* ( ) (7 ) Re reaentatwe. tying if mowing edge is not used When dl landscape improvements hove been installed in
minimum cover above the top of the pipe as noted on accordance with this section. a complete set of record accordance with the lone and s rficotioris. the
Whatever is called for by any parts sholl be as binding VIII. SHRUB AND TREE PLANTING: P l
the drawings. as -built black line ozolid to which shall be corrected 4. Bone meal 2-22-0 shall be manufactured Ked 1. WATERING: After installation sod must be ke thio
as if called for all parts. dar7 and show P� � � Pt �4h1Y Contractor shall notify the Owners Representativo and
y 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
B. JOINING PIPE: 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. Representative determines the work to be substantially
B. VERIFICATION: The Contractor shall verify measurements kinds of equipment Prints for thin purpose may be obtained all operations in conjunction with the installation of tine complete and in conformance with plans and spsciiications,
on the drawings before beginning work In case of error from the Owner. This set of drawings shall be kept on the 5. Azalea organic planter mix #103 shall be manufactured irrigation system have been completed. final grades have been the Contractor will be advised that the basic ni 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 on as o record set These drawn by Bandgni Fertilizer. estabGon s and the la een beds o red J. INSPECTION BY SUPPLIER: If there are any questions regarding uaty ( )
the work of ethers off his work, he shall mett►ods of asaembl ly P g Pr Parly Preps by the ua ' of sod installation a re resentative of the su mer day maintenance period is started.
e�ng notify ung. joining, and installing the various shall also serve as work progress sheets and the Contractor cultivation and fertilization as covered in these specifications. q P PPI
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 6. Ph Acidall shall be manufactured Ko Su shall c requested l o inspect the installation and the
by IIo99 PPly. Controetor shall call out the su hers ro roserntative.
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. PP P 1. In order to be substantial complete, at least the
his failure to observe these instructions. procedures. drawings shall be available at the times for inspection and B. PLANTING TIME: r planting a th take place during extremely following must have been finished.
hot. dry. windy or freezing weather.
shall be kept in a locution designated by the Owners Xll SEED LAWN PLAWTING (IF APPLICABLE):
tative. 7. Par - 5 shall be manufactured by Kagbab forest Products.
C. MATERIALS. tJACHWFR1f. EMPLOYEES: Except as otherwise 2 PVC pipe shall not ba threaded and all tronsttion from PVC P� a. All fine grading, including el'inination of low
noted. the Contractor shall provide and pay for all to metal piping shall be by PVC male threaded adapter C. LOCATIONS: Relative position of all plants and trees is subject A. REFERENCE: Refer to P nts that hold runoff.
materials, labor. tools, and other items necessary and fittings. B. REQUIRED NOTATIONS: 8. Commercial fertilizer shall be Best Products of approved to approval of the Owners Representative and they shag, if weed control. and soil preparation. b. A complete and operable irrigation system.
incidental to the com of his work equal• necessary. be relocated at his direction as pant of this aragraph V, VI. VII. for finish grading, Pa
�°b0n contract. Trees shall normal be located a minimum of 5' c. Installation of all plant materials.
C. BACKFLOW PREVENTER: The bacdlow evention device 1. The Contractor shall dimension from two ly d. Seeding of all seeded areas.
pr (2} permanent from buidings, site amenities and walkways. B. PREPARATION: Cultivate to a depth of Y below fetish grade,
D. SURVEYS, PERMITS. REGULATIONS: The Owner shall furnish s red- herein shall be verified with local mb' and B. TOP SOIL:
P� PW Mil points of reference, building comers, sidewalks. or road remove stones. foreign growth of any kind and extraneous
an adequate surrey of the property. The Contractor health codes. In the event of any conflicct 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 Owners Representative 1. To D. DISTRIBUTION: No more plants shall be distributed about the
lows and ordinances boating on the operation or conduct shall be notified PRIM TO BID OPENING. peon) consists of a fertile. friable natural loam of areas after settiemment wilt conform to the finish grade. Roll basic maintenance period. These items will be
uniform quality. free from subsoil, stiff clay. hard clods. landscape ansa that can be planted and watered on the and rake lightly until the surface is smooth, friable and of determined as Minor solely by the Owners
of the work as drown and specified. If the Contractor a. Gate valves hard pan. sod. partially disintegrated debris, or other same dale• uniform fine texture. Representative.
observes that a � ariance exists therewith he shall b. Ther of the i ation main lines
' promptly notify the Owners Representative in writing D. TESTS: outing � undesirable materials.
c. Connection to the existing water lines E. CONTAINER REMOVAL• Plant containers shall be removed when C. SOWING. Sow lawn seed in the area nated on the B. FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION. At the end of the
and any nec�eary changes shalt be adjusted as provided d Irrigation control valves 2 To i shall not contain obnoxious weeds. such as Planting the planta. Container may be split on both sides. draw' at the rate as d ng 9
pso' ergs designated on the Plano Plans. mai►mtenarnce period and when the round cover and turf
in the contract for changes in the work 1. All main lines and lateral lines which have glued joints e. Quick Coupling valves raring glory. Sorel. oxalis. spurge. annual poo, however. without use of axe or spade. All containers shall be Sow the lawn !n two directions. have established and all pick-up items have been completed,
under paving in the system stall be capped and removed from the arta.
pressure tested at 150 PSI. f. Controller/Rain-•check locations nut grass or bermuda grass. the Contractor shall request a final maintenance inspection.
E. PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSON. The The Contractor will be advised by the Owmeq Representative
Contractor stall adequately protect the work. adjacent g. Master valve or Pump
F. PLANTING PITS: All tree and shrub pitta shall have a diameter D. TOP DRESSING: .Rake lightly. spread 1 4 of Par -5 top at the final inspection that work !s or is not satisfactory.
property. and the public. and shall be responsible for 2 Pressure shall be sustained in the lines for not less than C. PLANT MATERIALS: dressing with a mechanical spreader. roll wlth a 200 Ilya.
of at least twice tie diameter of the root ball. Pit depths roler and water with a fee s r
any damages or injury due to his act three(3) hours. If Woks develop, the joints shall be 2 The drawing shall show approved subsitutions of sizes. stall be a minimum 12' deeper than the rool ball for traes P %• 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 bag for shrubs or as per period will end on the date of the final inspection
F. CHANGES IN THE WORK: The Owner may order changes in is watertight Plant Namsa by American Joint Committee of planting details. Xlli. WDROSEEDING SPECIFICATIONS (IF APPUCMW. as directed by the Owners Representative.
the work, and the contract sum being adjusted accordin*. C. DELIVERY OF DRAWINGS OF RECORD. Horticultural Nomenclature. except in cases not covered
therein. In these instances the established custom of
Ani such orders and adjustments Plus claims by the 3. Test ahold be observed and approved by the Owners G. PLACING: Plants shall be placed and held during backfill in A. GENERAL: The hydromulah shall be applied in the form of a
Contractor for extras must be made in wr ' before {� the nursery trade in followed. 2 p the work it unsatisfactory the basic maintenance
�9 presentative prat to backfill. On or before the date of final inns n. the Contractor an upright Position in the center of the pit Plants shall slurry carrsisting of wood cellulose fiber seed chemical
the work involved. pectic period will continue at no additional expense to the
executing shall deliver the corrected and complete blacklines to the be heli at, or sligghtly above nursery level. The earth ball additives, commercial fertilizer and water. When hydraulically Owner until the work has been completed, inspected.
4. When the irri n has been com eted and Owners Representative. Delivery of blacklines will not relieve 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 and approved by the Owner's Representative.
9 m r. ( the Contractor of the res nsibil' of furnishi uired 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 me execute before planting has bbeeggun), the Contractor, in the or �' nil have heo , normal root , well filh their and fertilizer and shat! allow the abso tion► of moisture and
army work that falls to cormform to the requirements of presence of the Owners Representative, shall test thio information that may be omitted from the prints. container but not to the nit of r000tt bound. rainnfall to
the contract and shall defects due to fall c ov Poi being percolate to the underlying soil. C. FAILURE TO PASS INSPECTION: ff the work fails to pass
remedy hY stage 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 workmanship upon written notice from the as complete and adequate. The Contractor shall finish D. CONTROLLER CHARTS: nitrogen stabilized sawdust to 2 parts topsoil. Materials shall rescheduled as per above, and will be charged to the
Owners Representative for a period of ninety (90) days all materials and perform all work required to correct 3. Plants shall not be pruned prior to delivery except as 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 fertilizzer. seed. and slurry of prepared wood pulp shag be of the Owners 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-seedoe type as approved by the Owners
H. LANDSCAPE COORDINATOR STATUS: The Landscape 5. The Contractor shall inform the Owners Representative 11�� urs Representative prior to preparing controller Representative.
Coordinator acts as the authorized representative of the of any deviations from the plan required by wind. planting. 4. NI plant materials shall be subject to approval of size. 1 tablet per 1 gallon container
Owner in conjunction with the project manager. annd has soils. or site conditions that has a affect on present health. quality. character, etc., by the Owners 2 tablets per 5 gallon 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. Reprasentative. 3 tablets per 15 gallon container visible coat by using the groan 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 !r 11�1STALIJ►T10N: 3. The chart shall be a reduced drawing of the actual 5. The height and spread of all plant mlater1018 shall be 5 goblets per 30' box arched stream so as to fall like rain allowing the wood fibers
docurrrsnts and may stop ttra woric if necessary to enleure as -built system. using a different color to indicate the measured with branches in their normal 6 tablets per 36' box to build on each other urmtil a good coat !a achieved and the
its Prow execution. area of coverage for each station. �t'co' 7 tablets per 42' box material is spread at the required rate per acre. CITY OF FONTANA STANDARDS tJiNDSCJIPE MAINTENANCE
. 1. Shrub and ground cover sprafy heads adjacent to curbs 8 tablets per 48' box and those box sizes which aro larger SPECIFICATION FOR ALL C.F.D. AREA
or walks shall be installed 1 away from the curb or 6. The caliper of all trees shall be measured 4' above the
L CLARIFICATION OF DRAWINGS BEFORE BIDDING: After walk and the hieods shall be pop-up mmodels as 4. When the. chart is completed and approved by the Owners surface of the ground. D. TiME UMR: AU slurry mixture which has not bean applied
. reviewing the drawings thoroughly it is the Contractors ntative. it shall be hermetical sealed and I. WATERING: When the pit has been backfilled to three quarters within four hours after mixing will be rejected and removed 3.07 THE NINETY 90 DAY MAINTENANCE PERIOD
responeWiiy to clarify with the Owners Represenrtative indicated on the drawings. x°80 ly P ( )
in the controller box. of its depth water shall be poured about the roots. Air from the project at the Co►rtractars expense.
: any questions the Contractor may have regarding the 7. Where caliper or other dimensions of any plant materials pockets shall be eliminated and backfill continued until the A. Preliminary Review: As soon as e.il plantings are completed per Contract
method of construction. quantities. or quality of materials 2 Shrub spray hoods adjacent to buildding. fences, or M. CLEAN-UP: are omitted from the plant list. it shag be understood bockfll is brought to grade level. E. PROTECTION: Special care should be exercised by the Documents. Hol a preliminary review to determine the condition of the work
included or caged out 9 the Contractor cannot contact the similar str uctuures shall be installed 1' away from the that these plant materials shall be normal stock for the Contractor in preventing any of the slurry being sprayed inside
Owners Representative. the Contractor must qualify his bid structure and the nozzle shall be 6' minimum above finish type ham• J. COMPACTING: Backfill shall not be compacted around the any reservoir basin or onto drainage ditches and channels
or accept the interpretation of the Owners Representative grade. Shrub spray heads not near paving structuures A. SCOPE MID FREQUENCY: After installation operations
on the questionable areae as they develop during construction. shall be set 8' above finish grade. have been completed, remove all trash, excess sok and
8. Plant material shall ba mmetrieal, � or ball the nil air after pkunLng. whch may impede the free flow o ruin or irrigation water. b. -Date of Review: Submit a written request to the Agenrys Authorized
rubbish from property. AU scars, ruts, or other mnorkr sly typical tor variety backfill on whish the plant ball rests shall be lightly compacted. Any slurry spilled into restricted areas shall los cleaned u at
J. SAMPLES: The Owners Reprosantative reserves the right to 3. Al irrigation heads aro to have doubly swing joints as r thio area caused by this work shall los repaired and nn s . l� dconform to measurements specified OweCosntioctorp'ss � use to the satisfaction of the Owner or Representative at lease fore (5) working days Prior to arnticipated date of
review.
take and analyze samples of materials tar conformity to detailed. the ground left in a neat and orderly condition K. SETTLEMENT: Plants which settle shall be raised to the
specifications at any time. The Contractor shall furnish throughout the site. The Contractor shall pick up dl required level or replaced at the option of the Contractor. C. Begins ning of the Ninsjy (90) W Maintenance Period: The date on which the
samples upon request by the Owners Representative. Rejected thrash resulting from his work no less than each Friday 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 Agenry's Authorized Representative issues a letter of Preliminary plated.
materials shag be immediately removed from the site and 4. Install all irrigation heads per details. before leaving the site. once a week and/or the last supplied if complying in all other respects and at no applied and olbwed to set for one day. the slope shall be Acceptors to the Contractor. By this date. all plant materials shall be
replaced at the Contractor's expense. The cost of testing working day of each week. NI trash shall be romoved additional cost to the Owner. upon approval of the then be irrigated. There is no act imgation requirements in ted all areas r uiri osooded lawns shall be com
materials not meeting specifications shag be paid by the F. IRRIGATION HEAD ADJUSTMENTS: L STAKING: shag ha driven tpo� by t de tt holed �°^ °c1 nil hYd► �° •
completely from the. site. Owners Representative. gallons per minute. Duration of time and number of gallons
the tree id. Trees shall be au at least two ties
(see details . to los applied will vary from day to day and system to system
MI. GUARANTEE: 10. All plant materials must have been previously inspected depending on the rate of rowth and climatic conditions 3.08 PRE -FINAL AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE
The Irrigation Contractor stall flush and adjust all irrigation b, be
K. PRE-CONSTRUCM CONFERENCE: Schedule a pia -construction hoods for optimum podof-mance and to proven# ovema - ontb at the nu the County Hor6cuhturol Repo - N. PRUNING: Limbs, bronchi. mno and runners which require kept moist at oil timiss, pparticukuly duringltho baling -
- P - -- - - ice+ -- and shall be bject to acceptance as to qua int _
. meeting with the Owners Representative at least seven (7) walks and buildings as much as possible. This shall include A. SCOPE: The entire irrigation system shall be guaranteed the Owners Representative. trimming shall be removed to leave a clean cut flush with germination P� (appr�maleIY 30 dam)•
days before beginning work The purpose of thus conference selecting the best degree of arc to fit existing ante situations. by the Contractor as th materials and workmanship. the trunk (pruning only as directed by the Owners 1. Each plant stag be olive and thrnring, showing signs of growth and no
a to renew any questions the Contractor may have regarding, This also incudes using the appropriate radius reduction including settl' of backfin areas below grade for a Representative).
the work, administrative procedures during construction and equipment period of one 1) year following the date of final 11. Substitutions will be permitted only as indicated. or if H. RESEEDING: /111 bare spots shall be reseeded (sodded, if signs of growth and no signs of stress, disease. or any other.
project work schedule. acceptance of the work. If, within one (1) year from Proof is submitted that any plant specified is not providing is turf mix). ve the Contractor within 45 days days
G. CLOSING OF UNINSPECTED WORK: date of completion, settling occurs, and adjustments in available. a proposal will be considered for the use of N. PLANTING BEDS: Planting beds shall be edged and cultivated providing the lack n cover growth e r by a is not due to 2. Ag plants not meeting these conditions shall be replaced old a Ninety
pipes. valves. and irrigation heads. sod. irrigation devices, the nearest equivalent size or variety with on equitable to the line separating areas n shown. Beds shall be brought inadequate irrgation or erosion caused by excessive watering (90) Day Maintenance Period commenced for such plants.
® T� s, ��+ Te or paving is necessary to bring the system, sod or adjustment of the contract price. a a smooth even surface conforming to established grades by the Owner.
IR 110s�1 SPECIraVA 11 The Contractor shall rot allow or cause army of his work to be to the after full sattJemarnt has occurred. XN REPLACEMENTS: the Agency's Authorized Re tative.
Paving ProPor level of the. permarment grades the 3. Lawn areas shall not be 100X weed free unbw othawirs aPPr�1 by
covered or enclooW until it has been inspected. tested and Contractor, as part of the work under this contract, shall men
12 Quantities shown on the call outs on the Planting Plan
approved by the authorized Owners Representative. Should make all adjustmenits wit out extra coal of the Owner, are for the convenience of the Contractor on . IX. GROUND COVER AREAS:
any of his work be enclosed or covered before such including the complete restoration of all damaged ly 4. lawn areae shmag have 100X germination and establishment of turf.
I. SCOPE OF WORK: Quantities drawn on the plan (whettmer by dices, dote or A. GEAll7iAL: The Contractor shall immediately replace any and
inspection annd 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, M. Vg, for finish grading, all materials which for any reason die or are damaged while
expense and after it has been inspected, tested. and approved, B. Corrective Wort-
The Contractor shall provide all labor. tools, machinery. and he shalt make all repairs with like materials necessary to and installed as drawn. The Owrmers Repreaentat'we shall weed control. and sdl preparation. under the Contractors care. Replacements shall be made
processes necessary to install a cam too i, B. RESPONSIBILITY: Should any operational difficulties in have the final authority as to location of oil plant material with plant of like kind and size in the same manner as
pt igation system restore all his work and that of other Contractors to its 1. Work required corrective action or r placement in the judgment of the
connection with the irrigation system within the specified Por pecifications for defuution of cepa andlaroLng (see guarontss 'X1M-D 's Authorized sAaY be perforrrmed artfmmr. lea (t¢)
as shown on the drawings and/or specified herin. When original condition. B. SOIL PREPARA710N• Prepare the soil e.9 theses )
completed the irrigation system shall be a 100X coverage / D. SEED MATERW.S: and the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan. calendar days after the Pm -Fust Review.
rantee period which is in the opinion of the Owners placement
system in total functioning manner. ntative due to inferior material and or woricman-
H. BACKFILLING: ship, said difficulties shall be immediately corrected by XV. CLEAN-UP:
the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Owners 1. Seed shall be clean, fresh, new crop seed and shall be C. GRADING: Ureas shall be raked and floated smooth to provide 2. Perform corrective work and materials raplaoennevrt o meow Dy it
11. GENERAL PRQUIREMENTS: Representative at no additional cost to the Owner,
1. 8addi1l shag not ba placed until the installed irrigation A. GENERAL: After all installation o Have been cam Contractor at no oast to the.
defer M mage caused by such � mixture as noted on the Planting Plan. a true Orx1 uniform surface, Pis with the Drawings and Spedfxxrtiorra�yand atnalt oe triose q fire
system has bean inspected and approved by the Owners includi a and all other da
A. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions aro Re tative. 2 Seed shall be mixed ting pits for ground cover all trash. exceed soil. .empty plant conAlimsra and rubbish
preaen by the deader and fumiahred with the D. PLANT PftS MID FERTILIZER: Plan ' shall be remiaved from the property. All scas, ruts or other 3. After corroctivs work is completed. the Contractor shall again request
approximated. Before proceeding with arty 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 shall be repaired and a Pre -Foal Review for Pne--Find Acaptanoe as outlined mow.
Contractor shall carefully check and verify all dimensions. 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 rootball. the round left in a neat and condition th hout
2 Trenches shall be backfilled with a minimum of 4 of 9 orderly ►e.+9
Spacing of irrigation heads, locations of valves and backflow completed and the connections made. the Contractor Owners Representative. Seed togs shall be delivered to Place a 20-10-5 Agriform 5 gram fertilizer tablet in each the site• Contractor shall u all trash resulti from this
reventers and P.O.C. shall be as indicated on the fire. granular materials to protect the. pipe from the shall instruct the Owner or his ro Pick p nil 4. Continue enaracinoece al air wr+aacvc ea ara116 ill d .+� tt +rr
p proposed presentative. in the the Owners Rapreaerrtative at the time of installation. ind'nridual ground cover pit. work no less than each F ' before I the. sate. orae a -
drow clods or rocks. The remaining excavated dart can be �Y �la9 corrictiw R+eoav+aly naM. oesv► ,rwaF cow�w i„'r v,. �a.�gr r
g Any deviation from the plans must have the used as backfill. The Contractor shall not place operation and maintenance of the system. week and/or the last working day each week All trash shall
approval of the Owren s Representative. detrimental subsoil or rocks in the to 6' of backfill. E. STAKES: All stakes shall be
p per details. E SPACING: Plant according to spacing and in areas indicated on be removed completely from the site.
the drawings. Soil shall be fumy tamped around each plant. C. Final Accsotanes: Fuel approval and acceptance of the work will be given
8. VERIFICATION OF FINISH GRADE: The Contractor shall Inspect and the excess soil removed from the crown. B. TOP SOIL• Excess to I shall be removed from the site. when the follow'
the site and check all finish rades within the work area 3. If settlement occurs oral adjustments in pipe. valves, N. OBSTRUCTIONS BELOW GROUND: PuaI ug conditions. as determined by the Agency's Autlwrized
g P -ING SPECIFICATIONS Representative have been met:
to ensure the proper soil coverage (as specified) of the irrigation heads, or any other irrigation device, necessary
irrigation stheam Pipes. to bring the system to proper working order. The A. CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY• the Contractor is responsible F. WATERING: Eadi section of ground cover ahold be immed'
Contractor shall, as a part of his work under this 1. SCOPE OF WORK for verifying the location of all utility lines and other watered u com n of anti ately C. NEATNESS: Leave the aidew f e and atren i� neat and
contract maks all the necessary adjustments without extra required. Pon Plata pl rg, and ttiereofter as dean condition ct the end of each world 1. At hundred 100 � ninety (90) day � tan0nce period, and when orae
. C. WATER SUPPLY: The Contractor shall verify and be cost to the Owner. tal�not to distu da the suchpv T rovernents. Ian the
familiar with the source of water supply to the irrigation Amen ry event of a confgct betweern such Gres and t locations, G. SPACING FROM EDGE: The first row of round cover should )Pmt germination plorrt eataWiena+ernt is obtained.
A. Furnish all labor materials and ui t nacessa to m1Og° P D. REMOVAL OF TAGS: Remove all tags, labels, nursery stakes
system as indicated on the drawings. provide and install plant materials as shown on the drawings 9 and ties from all plants unless otherwise directed, and only 2. AM punting area stroll w weea fess %sees alAe mw approws�a oyr the
I. AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER AND VALVES: or as specified herein. the Contractor shag 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 &A ansea Repreeergat w°
who shall arrange far the relocation of one or the other. spaced.
D. PERMITS TWD FEES: The Contractor shall appy and pay Failing to follow this procedure, the Contractor shall at his
1. A 120 void electrical power outlet to thio controller XVI. PROTECTION: 3. AftrR��+r►epect+on ora 000eptaince oY the Agency�s Auttwrized
far all necessary permits required in the pursuit of his B. Work included in this section (itemms included but not limited own expense make any and all repairs for damages resulting tati ve.
work as required by the governing codes. shall c provided by others. (Provided the Landscape to)• from his work. X. SEASONAL COLOR:
Contractor has not included the electrical connection
in his scope of work) the Irrigation Contractor shall be A. GENERAL: At all times during construction. adequate protection 4. The Agency's Authorized Representative reserves the option to extend
A. REFERENCE. Refer to Paragraph V, VI. VII. for finish grading. stall be rovided for all areas nst dam of kind,
E CARE OF DOSTING BUg.DINGS AND STEPS: The Contractor responaibb for making the hookup from the outlet to 1. Grade. including mounding. molding and shaping surface V. FINISH GRADING: weed control. and soil preparation. urrtit finalpaccePtance by thio OO�a Repro the mainternornce Period beyond (�) days specified, if they determined
shall be held responsible for the caro 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 nti areas ass Documents•
pla ►mTi Pacified heroin.
and adjacent promises and contiguous property. Army part B. SOIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil as per these specifications B. RESPONSIBIUTY: the Contractor shall be held responsible far
2 All wire from the controller to electric control valves and the Pbntin Nota on the Plano Plan. the care and reservation of all existi bun
of these properties injured, damaged or disturbed shall be solid co U.F. 14-600 volt direct burial. 2. Pro re and till soil in ntin areas includin furnishi 9 ^g P ng Ndin9s and 5. Approval and acceptance for operation and mnaintenarice will be given u►
because of his work shall be repaired. replaced or cleared PPor Pa Plo 9 9 ►mil B. UNIFORM GRADE After tilling, all areas shall be brought to structures on the property and adjacent premises. My pat writi 'e
by the Contractor at hie. expense• Use white for common. blue far lawn systems, black for of all amendments a specified. Note that amendments uniform grade by floating or hand raking. of them injured. da of disturbed because of his work ng by A9°^cY iuuthiorized Repraserrtative.
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 1 raged
control wire. Install in common trench with main line are for bid shall be re red re ced or cleaned the Contractor at
purposes any. Actual soil amendments will a true and uniform surface. � PIa by
his ex nse.
F. REl/IEW OF DRAilVliiS: Kis the Contractors responsibility pipe where possible. Tape control wire at 10' O.C. to be based on the soils teat results. C. GRADE RELATIONSHIPS: Finish grade of planting seas otther Pe 3.09 WARRANTY PERK)D AND REPLACE1►tErfTS OF PLANT MATERIALS
to review irrigation drawings and note any ansae he main line pipe. Provide minimum 18' coverage. application of soil amendments shall be 1" below top of D. QIWJIY OF PLANTS Plants shall be healthy annual plant
believes additional heads or valvas are required prior 3. Famish and lam all concrete walks and curb grades and 6' below finish floor tel• GUARANTEE: A. Sneci is Requirements: Refer to the following sections:
to submitting a bid. ff no chs es are submitted. the p plant materials as indicated in the of building or as noted by spot elevations. material in bloom in the size indicated on the drawings.
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 sealing packs #3576 or Spears 'Ori -splice' A. SHRUBS: All shrubs shall be yuarontsed as to growth and
as necessary at the Contractors expense. with sealant DS 300 ora roved D. SLOPE FROM BUILDINGS. soil areas ad' cent to buildir s shall E PUNT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Each plant pit for seasonal color period of ninety ( )days altar completion of the
PP equal• 4. Perform all ni as r ired. g shall be 6" x 6" or uate to adds material in the health fora 90 2. Trees. Shrubs, and Ground Covers- Section 02950
Im+ nil eQc+ slope away from the. building at 2X minimum for 10 feet and a to specified maintenance period and/or final acceptance by the
shall continue to sly at a minimum of 1X until water drains required size, with one teaspoon of bone meal mixed into the
G. GOVERNING REGULATION: NI local. municipal and state Pe Owner or Owners Reproeentative.
4. Thera shall be a control wire from each control valve bockfll mix shrub backfill mix should be used, not the
laws, rules and regulations governing or relating to 5. Stake and tie all plant materials ore spacINed. to street or storm system.
arty portion of this work and hexeby incorporated into running to the controler, and each control valve shall Agrifomn pkuit tablets).
and made part of there s be connected to the common ground wire. B. TREES: Treed shall be guaranteed to five and grow in an
pecificotions, and their 6. Provide for the maintenance of the nting until E. ROCKS OR CLADS: No rocks or clods over 3/4' in diameter acceptable upright position for one (1) year after the speed
provisions shall be carried out by the Irrigation Contractor. acceptance of the job by the Owner ss Representative. shall be on top of prepared planting beds. F. SPACING: Plant at spacing and in areas indicated on the maintenance period and/or final acceptance by the Owner or
5. Ali electrical work shall comply with the applicable codes. drawings. Soil shall be firmly tamped around each plant.
. and the excess soil removed from the crown. Ownsee Representative. The Owner must provide adequate
hL DIAGRAMMATIC DESIGN: The design is diagrammatic. All A. WEED CONTROL: maintenance to ensure the extended guarantee on trees.
pipe, valves, etc.. shown within paved areas are for 6. Install au valves per details, and manufactures 7. Dispoee of all debris and surplus materials.
G. WATERING: Each section of seasonal color shall be immediate
design clarifications any and shad be installed in recommendations. A. KIWNG WEEDS: Contractor shall nate and destr ly C. DEFINRION OF DEATH: Plants which die or lose more than 3O�L
8. Clean -u 9 oY watered u n com of an
ted areas where Never instal the backflow P• existing weed seeds before preparing areas for planting. required. elation pt ting and watered thereafter as origual pla
i� P�I�• of their leaves shall re re. cod.
praventere in lawn area; always in shrub areas.
. MOISTURE SENSOR INSTALLATION (if applicable): Sufficient water shag 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
L INSTALLATION: Alii n materials shall be have o rtun' to sat seed.
installed in accordance with the techs ues and 1. Installations and wiring are to be done by the Contractor be alwayswiwithin 6 of the f�row tt a psoas ting should
� 10. Maintenance PPo dY � n �ioation rely the a0wner or Owners Representative.
in compliance with installation and operating instructions place guaranteed pont f t is g which
specifications set forth by each respective manufacturer. �oeed w'ittr the rrmoisture sensor and included with B. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: For additional weed killing refer for any reason fail to meet the requirements of this guarantee.
NI partinent descriptive literature issued by these manufacturers to Plano Notes on the Plan ' Plan. A. SOD LAWN MATERIALS AID PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE): Repk emect shag be made with plant material as indicated or
become a part of these specifications after ' been a these special instructions. IL VERIFICATION OF SiTE CONDITIONS: nil ti+x1
�n9 PPr� specifed from the original planting and all such replacement
by the authorized Owners Representative. Such installation 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-AWC-UF 014 (or larger) A. EXCAVATION: The Contractor shall verify exact locations of VII. SOL PREPARATION: A REFERENCE: defer to Paragraph V, Vt. Vll, for finish grading, g�� ��l
weed control. arid soil ratan.
irrigation drawings and apecificationa do not thoroughly and wires from the controller to the moisture sensor control all existing sub-suface utilities (mechanical and electrical) hep°
completely order the methods or techniques to be followed. stations. locations shown on drawings. Provide additional prior to excavation. Any utilities, AC. paving, concrete work. A. SOIL REPORT. Before starting soil preparation the Contractor XVIII. MAINTENANCE:
Install all equipment aid mmaterials as shown per details. 10' expansion lead to each station for finally locating of etc., destroyed or damaged by any work under this contract shall submit a sob report to the Owner and the Owners B. PREPARATION: Sod area prior to planting shall be rolled
sensors. Al sensors are to be wired in parallel (sae wire shag be repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expanse. Representative. If no soil report is submitted it will be lightly and watered to a depth of 6' the day prior to
color note above). planting. If any air pockets are found, the area shall be A. SCOPE: After all work indicated on the drawings or heroin
J. SITE PROBLEMS: The Irrigation Contractor shall not assumed that amendments was not added and the Landscape regraded as necessary. Ughty water the area to be apscified has been completed, inspected. and approved by the
willfully Install the irrigation system as indicated on B. SUB -SURFACE DRAINAGE OR SOIL CONDITIONS; Should sub- Contractor will be nxpasted to give a credit for soil
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 encourntered which preparation.
planted just prior to planting. Owner or Own s Rspresontative. the Contractor shall maintain
are unknown obstructions, grace differences. and/or Ametek green cover No. NC -10-173-004, or approved would be detrimental to growth or survival of plant material,
ag planted areas by moans of continuous watering inducting
monitori and ad'ucti i ation schedule weedi roll
' dracreparcies in the area dimensions until such conditions equal. shall be instagod ore detailed. the Contractor shag notify the Ownefs Representative in B. COMPACTED ARFa.S• Soil areas that are cam to more C. QUAI.1'TY: Sod shag be �1 Grade. machine cut of un'rform mowin � � 1 � � � � '
Puated g praying reseeding edging and/or any other
aro brought to the attention of the Owners Repreaerntatrve. writing, stating the conditions and submit a proposal covering than 90% during site preparation shall be ripped to a minimum thickness of 5/8' exduding top growth and thatch, weed operations necessary for their care and upkeep for a period of
cost of correction. K the Contractor fails to no ' the - free and shall be no less than eight months nor more than
4. Al wiring connections at valve locations shag be water- �Y of 12 prior to beginning soil preparation. These areas shall not less than runty (90) days. At the end of the maintenance
!l. Au►TFIiIALS: P be defined by the Owners Re esentative annd be billed as an
Owren s Re resentative of such conditiorns. he shall be sixteen months
pro&. responsible for plant material under the guarantee clause of period, ag plant materials shall be in a healthy. growing
the specifications. extra if the unit price is quoted in the bid. eond'Ition.
Irrigation materials and equipment shall be of type. size and D. TIMING: Installation shag take place within 24 hours after
location as noted and indicated on the drawiigs. Unless 5. On service unit will be purchased a properly prepare orad
service the moisture sensor. The service unit ala with all C. METHOD OF MIXING: H the slope. is under 2 to 1. the soil �• B. WEED CONTROL• All planted areas shall be kept free of debris
permission to c tinge is granted from the Owners Representative; nil C. DIMENSIONS: Ag scaled dimensions are approximate. Before r
materials aro to be new and in perfect condition. No deviations printed operating instructions are to famished to the roceedi with an work. the Contractor shall coreful cFmeck p eporation materials should be broadcast uniformly over all and shag los wooded at not more that seven (7) day
Owner by the Contractor at foal inspection. P Y ly landscape areas and worked to a depth of 6 by rototi er or E INSTALLATION. Sod shat! be bid in a staggered pattern. with intervals. Meas that do rat ban a pre -emergent weed killer
from the specifications shag be allowed. The decision of the and verify all dimensions and quantities. and shall immediately 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
Owners Representative shall be final in determination of the inform the Ownrs Representative of any discrepancies between in the soil. If the slope is greater than 2 to 1. the slopes sod shag be installed from the bottom up and the newly intervals.
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 far areas over 1000 sod should be protected by walking on boards as installer maven
operations manual 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 to do so the Owners Re C. FERTILIZING: All planted areas shall receive a fertilizer
N. NSTALII►TION: PPal by Pnve• amendment bid mix refer to the Planting Notes on the metal staples wig be allowed. No sod of less than 18 in -
7. Spacial depth and placement information to augment Planting Plan. length wig be ogowed. aPPlication of 20 pounds oer 1,000 square feet of Gro -Power
A. EXCAVATION: Moisture Sensor Installation and Operation Instruction, 111. SOIL AMENDMENTS: 45 days following the beginning of mointormce. Water in
1. Ths Contractor shag is to be provided by the Specified Manufacturer. thoroughly after application.
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 10OX above the Contractor shall remove of extraneous materials that spaces occur between sections of sod they must be filed D. CONDITION OF STfE: Dari
electrical) prior to excavation. Any utilities. A.C. 8. Installation must be inspected and accepted by the nitrogen stabilised (5X by dry weight) and free of are exposed on the surface and grade to facilitate run-off of with sand or the sod relaid. ng the maintenance period keep the
paving. concrete work, plant malarial. etc., destroyed or Manufacbrers Rsepresentative. shavi rticles b than 1 4 a surface water. project neat and free from debris at all tines. Obtain the r%1 "v - - ,
damaged by arty work under this contract shag be . / P 9 9h ' � l 1,
100 mesh screen. Owners approval for on -she storage of equipment ar€ t
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