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GENERAL CCAMITIONS
2. Trenches for pipe shall be cut to required grade line
A. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Shall consist of specifications
at a true gradient to provide uniform support for the
and its general conditions and the drawings. The intent
length of the pipe.
of these documents is to include all labor, materials.
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and services necessary for the proper execution on the
3. Depth of trenches shall be sufficient to provide a
work. The documents are to be considered as one.
minimum cover above the top of the pipe as noted on
Whatever is called for by any parts shall be as binding
the drawings.
as if called for all ports.
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B. VERIFICATION: The Contractor shall verify measurements
a. JOINING PIPE:
I on the drawings before beginning work. In case of error
or discrepancy in the drawings or specifications or in
1. The Contractor is responsible to be familiar with the
the work of others affecting his work, he shall notify
methods of assembling, joining, and installing the various
the Owner's Representative immediately. The Contractor
types of pipes to be used. He will adhere in strict
shall be held responsible for any damages or loss due to
accordance with the manufacturer's recommended
his failure to observe these instructions.
procedures.
C. MATERIALS. MACHINERY, EMPLOYEES: Except as otherwise
2. PVC pipe shall not be threaded and all transition from PVC
noted, the Contractor shall provide and pay for all
to metal piping shall be by PVC male threaded adapter
materials. labor, tools, and other items necessary and
fittings. -
incidental to the completion of his work.
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C. BACKFLOW PREVENTER: The backflow prevention device
D. SURVEYS, PERMITS, REGULATIONS: The Owner shall furnish
specified herein shall be verified with local plumbing and
an adequate survey of the property. The Contractor
health codes. In the event of any conflict on the device
shall obtain and pay for all permits and comply with all
or the installation methods, the Owner's Representative
laws and ordinances bearing on the operation or conduct
shall be notified PRIOR TO BID OPENING.
of the work as drawn and specifiecl. If the Contractor
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observes that a variance exists therewith he shall
D. TESTS:
promptly notify the Owner's Representative in writing
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and any necessary changes shall be adjusted as provided
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in the contract for changes in the work.
1. All main lines and lateral lines which hove glued joints
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under paving in the system shall be capped and
E. PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSON: The
pressure tested at 150 PSI.
Contractor shall adequately protect the work, adjacent
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property, and the public, and shall be responsible for
2. Pressure shall be sustained in the lines for not less than
any damages or injury due to his act.
three(3) hours. If leaks develop, the joints shall be
replaced and the test repeated until the entire system
F. CHANCES IN THE WORK: The Owner may order changes in
is watertight.
the work, and the contract sum being adjusted accordingly.
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All such orders and adjustments plus claims by the
3. Test shall be observed and approved by the Owner's
Contractor for extras must be mode in writing before
Representative prior to backfill.
executing the work involved.
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4. When the irrigation system has been completed (and
G. CORRECTION OF WORK: The Contractor shall re -execute
. before planting has bepun), the Contractor, in the
any work that falls to conform to the requirements of
presence of the Owners Representative, shall test the
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 Controctor shall finish
. Owner's Representative for a period of ninety (90) days
all materials and perform all work required to correct
from the dote of completion of -the contract.
any inadequacies of coverage.
H. LANDSCAPE COORDINATOR STATUS: The Landscape
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5. The Contractor shall inform the Owner's Representative
- 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.
and to make minor changes in the work not involving extra
cost He will also interpret the meaning of the contract
documents and may stop the work if necessary to ensure
E. IRRIGATION HEAD INSTALLATION:
1. Shrub and ground cover spro heads adjocent to curbs
1. CLARIFICATION OF DRAWINGS BEFORE BIDDING: After
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or walks shall be installed 1 away from the curb or
reviewing the drawings thoroughly it is the Contractor's
walk and the heads shall be pop-up models as
Owner's Representative
indicated on the drawings.
any questions the Contractor may have regarding the
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
Owner's Representative, the Contractor must qualify his bid
. structure and the nozzle shall be e minimum above finish
� or accept the interpretation of the Owner's Representative
grade. Shrub spray heads not near paving structures
on the questionable areas as they develop during construction.
shall be set 8" above finish grade.
J. SAMPLES: The Owner's Representative reserves the right to
3. All irrigation heads are to have double swing joints (is
take and analyze samples of materials for conformity to
detailed.
specifications at any time. The Contractor shall furnish
samples upon request by the Owner's Representative. Rejected
materials shall be immediately removed from the site and
4. Install all irrigation heads per details.
replaced at the Contractor's expense. The cost of testing
materials not meeting specifications shall be paid by the
F. IRRIGATION HEAD ADJUSTMENTS:
Contractor.
The Irrigation Contractor shall flush and adjust all irrigation
K. PRE -CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: Schedule a pre -construction
heads for optimum performance and to prevent overspray onto
meeting with the Owner's Representative at least seven (7)
walks and buildings cis much as possible. This shall include
days before beginning work. The purpose of this conference
selecting the best degree of arc to fit existing site situations.
is to review any questions the Contractor may have regarding,
This also includes using the appropriate radius reduction
the work, administrative procedures during construction and
equipment
project work schedule.
G. CLOSING OF UNINSPECTED WORK:
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IRRIGATION SPECIFI.N.TIONS
The Contractor shall not allow or cause any of his work to be
covered or enclosed until it has been inspected, tested and
approved by the authorized Owner's Representative. Should
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
any of his work be enclosed or covered befori such
inspection and test, he shall uncover the work at his own
expense and after it has been inspected, tested, and approved,
The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, machinery, and
he shall make all repairs with like materials necessary to
processes necessary to install a complete irrigation system
restore all his work and that of other Contractors to its
as shown on the drawings and/or specified herin. When
. original condition.
completed the irrigation system shall be a 100% coverage
system in total functioning manner.
H. BACKFILUNG: I
11. GENERAL PRQUIREMENTS:
1. Backfill shall not be placed until the installed irrigation
system has been inspected and approved by the Owner's
A. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions are
Representative.
approximated. Before proceeding with any work, the
Contractor shall carefully check and verify all dimensions.
2. Trenches shall be backfilled with a minimum of 4" of
Spacing of irrigation heads, locations of valves and backflow,
fine, granular materials to protect the pipe from the
preventers. and proposed P.O.C. shall be as indicated on the
clods or rocks. The remaining excavated dirt can be
drawings. Any deviation from the plans must have the
used as backfill. The Contractor shall not place
approval of the Owner's Representative.
detrimental subsoil or rocks in the top 6" of backfill.
B. VERIFICATION OF FINISH GRADE: The Contractor shall inspect
3. If settlement occurs and adjustments in pipe, valves,
a all finish grades within the work area
to ensure the proper soil coverage (as specified) of the
irrigation heads, or any other irrigation device, necessary
irrigation system pipes.
to bring the system to proper working order. The
Contractor shall, as a part of his work under this
contract make oil the necessary adjustments without extra
C. WATER SUPPLY: The Contractor shall verify and be
cost to the Owner.
familiar with the source of water supply to the irrigation
system as indicated on the drawings.
1. AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER AND VALVES:
D. PERMITS AND FEES: The Contractor shall apply and pay
.1. A 120 volt electrical power outlet to the controller
for all necessary permits required in the pursuit of his
shall be provided by others. (Provided the Landscape
work as required by the governing codes.
Contractor has not included the electrical connection
in his scope of work) the Irrigation Contractor shall be
E. CARE OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STEPS: The Contractor
responsible for making the hookup from the outlet to
shall be held responsible for the core and preservation
the controller.
of all existing buildings and structures on the property
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and adjacent premises and contiguous property. Any part
2. All wire from the controller to electric control valves
of these properties injured, damaged or disturbed
per U.F. #14-600 volt direct burial.
because of his work shall be repaired, replaced or cleared
Use white for common, blue for lawn systems, black for
by the Contractor at his expense.
shrub systems and red for moisture sensors; common
control wire. Install in common trench with main line
F. REVIEW OF DRAWINGS: It is the Contractor's responsibility
. Tape control wire at 10' O.C. to
to review irrigation drawings and note any areas he
moin line pipe. Provide minimum 18' coverage.
believes additional heads or valves are required prior
to submitting a bid. If no changes are submitted, the
3. Wire connections shall be made with "Scotch -Lok' wire
Contractor is responsible for full coverage of equipment I
connector sealing packs #3576 or Spears 'Dri-splice"
as necessary at the Contractor's expense.
with sealant DS 300 or approved- equal.
G. GOVERNING REGULATION: AJI local. municip-al and state
4. There shall be a control wire from each control valve
laws, rules and regulations governing or reloting to
running to the controller, and each control valve shall
any portion of this work and hereby incorporated into
be connected to the common ground wire.
and made part of these specifications, and their
provisions shall be carried out by the Irrigation Contractor.
5. All electrical work shall comply with the applicable codes.
H. DIAGRAMMATIC DESIGN: The design is diagrammatic. All
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pipe, valves. etc., shown within paved areas are for
6. Install oil valves per details, and manufactures
design clarifications only and shall be installed in
recommendations.
planted areas where possible. Never install the backflow
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preventers in lawn area; always in shrub areas.
MOISTURE SENSOR INSTALLATION (if applicable):
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
specifications set forth by each respective manufacturer.
in compliance with installation and operating instructions
enclosed with the moisture sensor and included with I
AJI pertinent descriptive literature issued by these manufacturers
I these special instructions.
become a part of these specifications after baving been approved
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by the authorized Owner's Representative. Such installation
practices shall be followed only if the directions of the
2. The Contractor shall furnish 2 -AWG -UF #14 (or larger)
irrigation drawings and specifications do not thoroughly and
wires from the controller to the moisture sensor control
completely order the methods or techniques to be followed.
stations, locations shown on drawings. Provide additional
Install all equipment and materials as shown per details.
10' expansion lead to each station for finally locating of
sensors. All sensors are to be wired in parallel (See wire
J. SITE PROBLEMS: The Irrigation Contractor shall not
color note above).
� - willfully install the irrigation system as indicated on
the drawings when it is obvious in the field that there
3. Ametak 6' extension boxes No. 10-170-003 covered by
ctions. grade differences, and/or
Ametek green cover No. IVC -10-173-004, or approved
discrepancies in the area dimensions until such conditions
equal, shall be installed as detailed.
are brought to the attention of the Owner's Representative.
4. All wiring connections at valve locations shall be water -
111. MATERIALS:
proof.
Irrigation materials and equipment shall be of type, size and
location as noted and indicated on the drawings. Unless
5. One service unit will be purchased to properly prepare and
permission to chcnge is granted from the Owners Representative;
service the moisture sensor. The service unit along with all
moteriols ore to be new and in perfect condition. No deviations
printed operating instructions are to furnished to the
from the specifications shall be allowed. The decision of the
Owner by the Contractor at final inspection.
Owner's Representative shall be final in determination of the
quality of materials.
6. ,Moisture Sensor operating and service instruction and
operations manual is to be placed in the controller.
IV. INSTALLATION:
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7. Special depth and placement information to cugment
A. MAVATION:
Moisture Sensor InsboWotion and Operation Instruction.
is to be provided by the Specified Manufacturer.
1. The Contractor shall verify locations of all
existing subsurface utilities (mechanical and
electrical) prior to excavation. Any utilities. A.C.
8. Installation must be inspected and accepted by the
. I paving. concrete work. plant material, etc., destroyed or
Manufacturers Respresentotive.
damaged by any work under this contract shall be
repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense.
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V. DRAWINGS OF RECORD (AS-BUILTS):
A. GENERAL:
The Contractor shall provide and keep up to date, in
accordance with this section, a complete set of record
. as -built" block line ozolid prints which shall be corrected
daily and show every change from the original drawings and
d the exact "as -built" locations, sizes and
kinds of equipment. Prints for this purpose may be obtained
from the Owner. This set of drawings shall be kept on the
site and shall be used only as a record set. These drawings
shall also serve as work progress sheets and the Contractor
shall make neat and legible notations thereon daily, as the
work proceeds, showing the work as actually installed. These
drawings shall be available at the times for inspection and
shall be kept in a location designated by the Owner's
Respresentotive.
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S. REQUIRED NOTATIONS:
1. The Contractor shall dimension from two (2) permanent
points of reference, building corners, sidewalks. or road
intersections, etc., the location of the following items:
a. Gate valves
b. The routing of the irrigation main lines
c. Connection to the existing water lines
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d. Irrigation control valves
a. Quick Coupling valves
f. Controller/Rain-check locations
g. Master valve or Pump
2. The drawing shall show approved subsitutions of sizes,
materials, and manufacturer's name and catalog number.
C. DELIVERY OF DRAWINGS OF RECORD:
On or before the date of final inspection, the Contractor
shal , I deliver the corrected and complete blocklines to the
Owner's Representative. Delivery of blacklines will not relieve
the Contractor of the responsibility of furnishing required
information that may be omitted from the prints.
0. CONTROLLER CHARTS:
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1. As -built drawings shall be received and approved by
the Owner's Representative prior to preparing controller
charts.
2. Provide one controller chart for each controller supplied.
3. The chart shall be a reduced drawing of the actual
as -built system, using a different color to indicate the
area of coverage for each station.
4. When the chart is completed and approved by the Owner's
Representative, it shall be hermetically sealed and placed
in the controller box.
V1. CLEAN-UP:
A. SCOPE AND FREQUENCY: After installation operations
have been completed, remove all trash. excess soil and
rubbish from property. AJI scars. ruts. or other marks
in the area caused by this work shall be repaired and
the ground left in a neat and orderly condition
throughout the site. The Contractor shall pick up all
thrash resulting from his work no less than each Friday
before leaving the site, once a week and/or the lost
working day of each week. All trash shall be removed
completely from the site.
VII. GUARANTEE:
A. SCOPE: The entire irrigation system shall be guaranteed
by the Contractor as th materials and workmanship.
including settling of backfill areas below grade for a
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period of one (1) year following the date of final
acceptance of the work. If. within one (1) year from
date of completion, settling occurs, and adjustments in
pipes, valves, and irrigation heads, sod. irrigation devices,
or paving is necessary to bring the system, sod or
paving to the proper level of the permanent grades, the
Contractor, as part of the work under this contract, shall
make all adjustments without extra cost of the Owner,
including the complete restoration of all damaged
planting, paving or other improvements of any kind.
S. RESPONSIBILITY: Should any operational difficulties in
connection with the irrigation system within the specified
guarantee period which is in the opinion of the Owner's
Representative due to inferior material and/or workman-
ship, said difficulties shall be immediately corrected by
the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Owner's
Representative at no additional cost to the Owner,
including any and all other damage caused by such
defects.
C. INSTRUCTIONS: After the irrigation system has been
completed and the connections made, the Contractor
shall instruct the Owner or his representative, in the
operation and maintenance of the system.
PLANTING SPECIFIC'ATIONS
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
A. Furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to
provide and install plant materials as shown on the drawings
or cis specified herein.
B. Work included in this section (items included but not limited
to):
1. Grade, including mounding, molding and shaping surface
of all planting areas as indicated including the removal
of existing vegetation unless otherwise specified.
2. Prepare and till soil in planting areas including furnishing
of all amendments as specified. Note that amen4ments
. indicated on the drawings (unless otherwise specified)
ore for bid purposes only. Actual soil amendments will
be based on the soils test results.
3. Furnish and plant all plant materials as indicated in the
drawings and specifications.
4. Perform all pruning as required.
5. Stake and tie all plant materials as specified.
6. Provide for the maintenance of the planting until
acceptance of the job by the Owners Representative.
. 7. Dispose of all debris and surplus materials.
8. Clean-up.
9. Guarantee.
10. Maintenance.
II. VERIFICATION OF SITE CONDITIONS:
A. EXCAVATION: The Contractor shall verify exact locations of
all existing sub-sufGce utilities (mechanical and electrical)
prior to excavation. Any utilities, A.C. paving, concrete work,
etc., destroyed or damaged by any work under this contract
shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractor"s expense.
8. SUB -SURFACE DRAINAGE OR SOIL CONDITIONS: Should sub-
surface drainage or soil conditions be encountered which
would be detrimental to growth or survival of plant material,
the Contractor shall notify the Owner�s Representative in
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writing, stating the conditions and submit a proposal covering
cost of correction. If the Contractor foils to notify the
Ownees Representative of such conditions, he shall be
responsible for plant material under the guarantee clause of
the specif ications.
C. DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions ore approximate. Before
proceeding with any work, the Contractor shall carefully check
and verify all dimensions and quantities, and shall immediately
inform the Owner's Representative of any discrepancies between
the information on the drawings and the actual conditions,
refraining from doing any work in said areas until given
approval to do so by the Owner's Representative.
Ill.. SOIL AMENDMENTS. .
1. Nitrogen stabilized redwood sawdust shall be 1007.
nitrogen. stabilized (57. by dry weight) and free of
shaving particles larger than l/V-possing through a
100 mesh scram
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2. Soil sulfur shall be standard commercial grade. E. DELIVERY SUPS: Supply delivery slips from the supplier for G. ROLLING: Roll sod with an adequately weighted roller to XIX. FINAL CONSTRUCTION AND FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION:
the soil amendments to the site. Bulk loods from the smooth out the sod bed.
I 5. flumus, "Gro -Power" 5-3-1 shall be manufactured by Contractor's yord will not be accepted. Supply empty bogs for A. FINAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION:
Southern California Organic Fertilizer Company, fertilizer to the Superintendent of the job and the Owner's H. PROTECTION OF EDGES: Regrade to protect the edges from
Glendale, CA (213) 245-6849 or (714) 750-3830. 1 � Representative. drying if mowing edge is not used. When all landscape improvements hove been installed in
Vill. SHRUB AND TREE PLANTING: accordance with the plans and specifications, the
4. Bone : meal 2-22-0 shall be manufactured by Kellogg I 1. WATERING: After installation sod must be kept thoroughly Contractor shall notify the Owners Representative 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
. 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
all operations in conjunction with the installation of the complete and in conformance with plans and specifications,
5. Azo!eo organic plonter mix #103 shall be manufactured irrigation system have been completed, final grades hove been the Contractor will be advised that the basic ninety (90) I
by Bondini Fertilizer. I established, cnd the planting beds properly prepared by J. INSPECTION BY SUPPLIER: If there are any questions regarding do maintenance period is started.
cultivation and fertilization as covered in these specifications. the quality of sod installation a representative of the supplier y
6. Ph Acidall shall be manufactured by Kellogg Supply, � shall be requested to inspect the installation and the
Wilmington, CA. B. PLANTING TIME: No . planting shall take place during extremely Contractor shall call out the supplier's representative. 1. In order to be substantial complete, at least the
. following must hove been finished.
hot, dry. windy or freezing. weather. XII. SEED LAWN PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE):
7. Par - 5 shall be manufactured by Koibob Forest Products. C. LOCATIONS: Relative position � of-oll plants and trees is subject a. All fine grading, including elimination of low
8. Commercial fertilizer shall be Best Products of approved to approval of the Owner's Representative and they shall, if A. REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, V1, VII, for finish grading, points that hold runoff. .
weed control. and soil preparation. b. A complete and operable irrigation system.
equal. a at his direction as part of this c. Installation of all plant materials.
� contract. Trees shall normally be located a minimum of 5'
B. TOP SOIL: from buildings, site amenities and walkwo I ysr S. PREPARATION: Cultivate to a depth of 3* -4 " below finish grade, d. Seeding of all seeded areas.
. remove stones, foreign growth of any kind and extraneous
D. DISTRIBUTION: No more plants shall be distributed about the matter, and grade to remove ridges and depressions so that 2. Minor pick-up items may be completed during the
1. Topsoil consists of a fertile, friable natural loom of . areas after setbament will conform to the finish grade. Roll basic maintenance period. These items will be
uniform quality, free from subsoil, stiff clay, hard clods. landscape area that can be planted and watered on the and roke lightly until the surface is smooth, friable and of determined as Minor solely by the Owner's
hard pan, sod, partially disintegrated debris, or other some day. � � uniform fine texture. Representative.
undesirable materials. . .
F_ CONTAINER' REMOVAL: Plant containers shall be removed when C. SOWING: Sow lawn seed in the area designated on the B. FINAL MAJNTENANCE INSPECTION: At the end of the
2. Topsoil shall not contain obnoxious weeds, such as planting- the plants. Container may be split on both sides. ' drawings at the rote as designated on the Planting Plans. maintenance period and when the ground cover and turf
morning glory, sorel. oxalis, spurge, annual Poo, however, without use of axe or spade. All containers shall be - I Sow the lawn in two directions. have established and all pick-up items have been completed,
- nut gross or bermudo gross. removed from the site. .. . the Contractor shall request a final maintenance inspection.
I I The Contractor will be advised by the Owner's Representative
F. PLANTING PITS: All tree and shrub pits shall have a diameter , . 0. TOP DRESSING: Rake lightly, spread 1/4" of Par -5 top at the final inspection that work is or is not satisfactory.
C. PLANT MATERIALS: of at least twice the diameter of the root ball. Pit depths . dressing with a mechanical spreader, roll with a 200 lbs. ..
shall be a minimum 12w deeper than the rool ball for trees . I roller and water with a fine spray. 1. If the work is satisfactory, the basic maintenance I
1. Plant names in the Plant List conform to "Standardized and 8" deeper than the root ball for shrubs or as per . period will end on the dote of the final inspection
Plant Names* by American Joint Committee of planting details. All. HYDROSEEDING SPECIFICATIONS (IF APPLICABLE): as directed by the Owner's Representative. .
Horticultural Nomenclature, except in cases not covered 1�
therein. In these instances the established custom of '
the nursery trade in followed. C. PLACING: Plants shall be placed and hold during backfill in A. GENERAL;- The hydromulch shall be applied in the form of a 2. If the work is unsatisfactory the basic maintenance
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an upright position in the center of the pit. Plants shall slurry consisting of wood cellulose fiber, seed, chemical period will continue at no additional expense to the
be held at, or slightly above nursery level. The earth ball additives, commercial fertilizer and water. When hydraulically Owner until the work has been completed, inspected, �
2. Plants shall be sound, healthy, vigorous, free from shall be kept intact. Any exposed roots shall be spread sprayed on the soil surface, the hydromulching shall form and approved by the Owner's Representative.
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
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. C. FAILURE TO PASS INSPECTION: If the work fails to pass
� final inspection, any subsequent inspections must be
nitrogen stabilized sawdust to 2 parts topsoil. Materials shall , rescheduled as per above, and will be charged to the
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
authorized by the Ownees Representative. In no case backfill, commercid fertilizer 20-10-5 Agriform 21 gram the fertilizer, seed, and slurr -,of prepared wood pulp shall be
_Y of the Owner"s Representative.
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 Ownees
Representative. � 1
4. All plant materials shall be subject to approval of size, 1 tablet per 1 gallon container I
health, quality, character, etc., by the Owner's 2 tablets per 5 gallon container . C. APPLICATION: The operator shall spray the area with a uniform
Representative. 3 tablets per 15 gallon container visible coot by using the green color of the -,wood pulp as a
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 arched stream so as to fall like rain allowing the wood fibers
. measured with branches in their normal position. 6 tablets per 36" box a until a good coot is achieved land the CITY OF FONTANA STANDARDS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
7 tablets per 42' box material is spread at the required rate per ocre. . � SPECIFICATION FOR ALL C.F.D. AREA
8 tablets per 48" box and those box sizes which ore larger .
6. The caliper of all trees shall be measured 4' above the D. TIME LIMIT: All slurry mixture which has not been applied ' ,
surface of the ground. 1. 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
of its depth water shall be poured about the roots. Air from the project at the Contractor's expense. I -
7. Where caliper or other dimensions of any plant materials pockets shall be eliminated and backfill continued until the , A. Preliminacy Review As soon as all plantings ore completed per Contract
ore omitted from the plant list, it shall be understood backfill is brought to grade level. E. PROTECTION: Special care should be exercised by the � Documents, Hold a preliminary review to determine the condition of the work
that these plant materials shall be normal stock for the Contractor in preventing any of the slurry being sprayed inside � ��
type listed. J. COMPACTING: Backfill shall not be compacted around the any reservoir basin or onto drainage ditches and channels 1,
roots or ball of the plant during or after planting. The which may impede the free flow of rain or irrigation water. b. Date of Review: Submit a written request to the Agency's Authorized
S. Plant material shall be symmetrical, typical for variety bockfill on which the plant bcU rests shall be lightly compacted. Any slurry spilled into restricted areas shall be cleaned up at . I Representative at lease five (5) working days prior to anticipated dote of
and spades, and shall conform to measurements specified the Contractor's expense to the satisfaction of the Owner or . I review.
in the Plant Ust/Lagend. K. SETTLEMENT: Plants which settle shall be raised to the Owner's Representative. I -
required level or replaced at the option of the Contractor. C. Beginning of the NinetX (90) Day Maintenance Period; The date on which the
9. Plant material larger than those specified may be Raised plants which foil to grow shall be replaced. G. MAINTENANCE AND IRRIGATION: Once the slurry mulch has been Agency's Authorized Representative issues a letter of Preliminary pleted.
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supplied if complying in all other respects and at no applied and allowed to set for one day, the slope shall be Acceptance to the Contractor. By this dote, all plant materials 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 planted oil areas requiring hydroseaded lawns shall be completed.
Owner's Representative. the tree r . id. Trees shall be supported by at least two ties gallons per minute. Duration of time and number of gallons .
each sidelsee details). to be applied will vary from day to day and system to system I
10. All plant materials must have been previously inspected depending on the rate of growth and climatic conditions 3.08 PRE -FINAL AND, FINAL ACCEPTANCE
at the nursery by the County Horticultural Deportment encountered. As a rule of thumb, the soil surface must be �
cceptance as to quality by M. PRUNING: Limbs, branches, cones and runners which require kept moist at all times, particularly during the seeding A. Conditions for Pre-Fincl Acceptance of Work at Frid of Maintenance Period
tative. trimming shall be removed to leave a clean cut -flush with germination period (approximately 30 days).
the trunk (pruning only as directed by the Owner -'s' 1. Each plant shall be alive and, thriving. showing signs of growth and no
� ti will be permitted only as indicated, or if Representative). H. RESEEDING: All bare spots shall be reseeded (sodded, if signs of growth and no signs of stress, disease, or any other.
proof is submitted that any plant specified is not hydroseed is turf mix), by the Contractor within 45 days days I
avoiloble. a proposal will be considered for the use of N. PLANTING BEDS: Planting beds shall be edged and cultivated providing the lack of cover growth or mulch is not due to 2. All plants not meeting these conditions shall be replaced and a Ninety
the nearest equivalent 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 (90) Day Maintenance Period commenced for such plants.
adjustment of the contract price. to a smooth even surface conforming to established grades by the Owner. -
after full settlement has occurred. � 3. Lawn areas shall not be 100% weed free unless otherwise approved by
12. Quantities shown on the call outs on the Planting Plan IX. GROUND COVER AREAS: XIV. REPLACEMENTS: the Agency's Authorized Representative. , I
ore for the convenience of the Contractor only. 4. Lawn areas shall have 10CM germination and establishment of turf.
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 a. Corrective Wor
and installed as drown. The Ownees Representative shall weed control, and soil preparation. under the Contractor's core. Replacements shall be made
have the final authority as to location of all plant material. with plant of like kind and size in the some manner as
specified for the original planting (see guarantee 7XVil-D" 1. Work required corrective action or replacement in the judgment of the
B. SOIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil as per these specifications for definition of death and rep4ocement). Agency's Authorized Representative shall be performed within ten (10)
D. SEED MATERIALS: and the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan. calendar days after the Pre -Final Review.
1. Seed shall be clean, fresh, new crop seed and shall be C. GRADING: Areas shall I be raked and floated smooth to provide XV. CLEAN-UP: 2. Perform corrective work and materials replacement in accordance
the mixture as noted on the Planting Plan. a true and uniform surface. I with the Drawings and Specifications and shall be made by the I
A. GENERAL- After all installation operations hove been completed, Contractor at no cost to the Agency.
oil trash, excess soil, -empty plant containers and rubbish
2. Seed shall be mixed by the dealer and furnished with t . he D. PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Planting pits for ground cover shall be removed from the property. All scars, ruts or other 3. After corrective work is completed, the Contractor shall again request
deoler�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 a Pre -Final Review for Pre-Finol Acceptance as outlined' above.
Owner's 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 4. Continue maintenance of all landscaped areas until such time as all
week and/or the lost working day each week. All trash shall corrective measures have been completed and accepted by the Agency's
E. STAKES: All stakes shall be per details. E. SPACING:- Plant according to spocing and in areas indicated on be removed completely from the site. Authorized Representative.
the drawings. Soil shall be firmly tomped around each plant, C. Final Acceptance: Final approval and acceptance of the work will be given
IV. OBSTRUCTIONS BELOW GROUND: and the excess soil removed from the crown. B. TOP SOIL: Excess topsoil shall be removed from the site. when the following conditions, as determined by the Agency's Authorized
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 Representative have been met:
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 working day. 1. At completion of the ninety (90) day mointenance period, and when one
underground obstructions so that proper precautions may be required. hundred (100) percent germination and plant establishment is obtained.
taken not to disturb or damage such improvements. In the D. REMOVAL OF TAGS: Remove all togs, 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 oil plants unless otherwise directed, and only . 2. All planting areas shall be weed free unless otherwise approved by the
the Contractor shall promptly notify the Owner's Representative, always be within 6" of the edge of planting area and triangular at the end of all installations. I Agency's Authorized Representative.
who shall arrange for the relocation of one or the other. spaced. .
Failing to follow this procedure, the Contractor shall at his 3. After final inspection and acceptance by the Agency's Authorized
a all repairs for damages resulting X. SEASONAL COLOR: XVI. PROTECTION: Representative.
from his work.
A. GENERAL: At all times during construction, adequate protection 4. The Agency's Authorized Representative reserves the option to extend
V. FINISH GRADING: A. REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V. VI, VII, for finish grading, shall be provided for oil areas against damage of any kind, the maintenance period beyond (90) days specified, if they determined
weed control. and soil preparation. until final acceptance by the Owner's Representative. further maintenance establishment required by the Contract
A. TILING: rill all planting areas as specified herein. B. SOIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil as per these specifications B. RESPONSIBILITY: the Contractor shall be held responsible for Documents.
and the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan. the core and preservation of all existing buildings and 5. Approval and acceptance for operation and maintenance will be given in
B. UNIFORM GRADE: After tilling, all areas shall be brought to structures on the property and adjacent premises. Any part writing by the Agency's Authorized Representative.
uniform grade by floating or hand raking. . C. GRADING: Areas shall be raked and floated smooth to provide of them injured, damaged of disturbed because of his work
a true and uniform surface. shall be repaired, replaced or cleaned by the Contractor at
C. GRADE RELATIONSHIPS: Finish grade of plantinj areas ofther . his expense. 3.09 WARRANTY PERIOD AND REPLACEMENTS OF PLANT MATERIALS
application of soil amendments shall be 1 1/2 below top of D. QUAUTY OF PLANTS: Plants shall be healthy annual plant
concrete walks and curb grades and 6' below finish floor materiol in bloom in the size indicated on the drawings. XVII. GUARANTEE: A. Specific Requirements Refer to the following sections:
of building or as noted by spot elevations. -
� E. PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Each" I plant pit for seasonal color A. SHRUBS: All shrubs shall be guaranteed as to growth and 1. Lawns and Grasses- Section 02930
D. SLOPE FROM BUILDINGS: soil areas adjacent to buildings shall shall be 6N x 6", or adequate to accept material in the health for a period of ninety (90) days after completion of the
slope away from the building at 2% miMmum for 10 feet and required size, with one teaspoon of bone meal mixed into the specified maintenance period and/or final acceptance by the 2. Trees, Shrubs, ond Ground Covers- Section 02950
shall continue to slope at a minim.um of 1% until water drains bockfill mix (shrub backfill mix should be used, not the Owner or Owner's Representative. �
to street or storm system. Agriform plant tablets).
B. TREES: Trees shall be guaranteed to live and grow in an
E. ROCKS OR CLODS: No rocks or clods over 3/4" in diameter F. SPACING: Plant at spacing and in. areas indicated on the acceptable upright position for one (1) year after the specified
red planting beds. drawings. Soil shall be firmly torr;ped around each plant, maintenance period and/or final acceptance by the Owner or
I and the excess soil removed from the crown- Owner's Representative. The Owner must provide odequcte
VI. WEED CONTROL: , � maintenance to ensure the extended guarantee on trees.
G. WATERING: Each section of seasonal color shall be immediately C. DEFINITION OF DEATH: Plants which die or lose more than 30%
A. KILLING WEEDS: Contractor shall germinate and destroy watered upon completion of planting. and watered thereafter as
existing weed seeds before preparirig 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 D. REPLACEMENT: The Contractor, within seven (7) days of
have opportunity to set seed. H. SPACING FROM EDGE: the first row of seasonal color should written notification by the Owner or Ownees 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 for any reason foil to meet the requirements of this guarantee.
to Planting Notes on the Planting Plan. A. SOD LAWN MATERIALS AND PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE): Replacement shall be made with plant material as indicated or
. . specified from the original planting and all such replacement
A. REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V. VI, VII, for finish grading, materiols shall be guaranteed as specified for the original
Vil. SOIL PREPARATION: weed control, and soil preparation. guaranteed material.
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A. SOIL REPORT. Before starting soil preparation the Contractor B. PREPARATION: ' Sod area prior to planting shall. be rolled -XVIII. MAINTENANCE:
shall submit a soil report to the Owner and the Owner's lightly and watered to a depth of 6" the day prior to
Representative. If no soil report is subirnitted it will be planting. If any air pockets are found. the area shall be A. SCOPE: After all work indicated on the drawings or herein �
assumed that amendments were not added and the Landscape regraded cis necessary. Lightly water the area to be specified has been completed, inspected, and approved by the
Contractor will be requested to give a credit for soil pkmted just prior to planting. Owner or Ownees Representative, the Contractor shall maintain
preparation. � all planted areas by means of continuous watering (including I , jk�oft � � I
C. QUALITY- Sod shall be #1 Grade, machine cut at uniform r cting irrigation schedule). weeding, rolling, 'A ��;- e ",--
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than 90% during site preparation shall be ripped to a minimum free and shall be no less than eight months nor more than operations necessary for their core and upkeep for a period of "", 11 �11 I " 60" 1, � ,
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C. METHOD OF MIXING: If the slope is under 2 to 1. the soil B. WEED CONTROL: All planted areas shall be kept free of debris 1,�!�, �,t I ,,- -0- Nw, ,I r,-,-
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landscape areas and worked to a depth of 6w by rototiller or E. INSTALLATION. Sod shall be laid in a staggered pattern, with intervals. Areas that do not have a pre -emergent weed killer , �, I',.,
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square feet and raked in for small areas. For the soil upward. On slopes, pin the sod down with wooden pegs. No C. FERTILIZING: All planted areas shall receive a fertilizer �
amendment bid mix refer to the Planting Notes on the metal staples will be allowed. No sod of less than 18 in
Planting Plan. . larth will be allowed. app4cation of 20 pounds car 1,000 square feet of Gro -Power
1 45 days following the beginning of maintenance. Water in
D. EXTRANEOUS MATERIALS: In additional to the work specified I F. JOINTS. Adjoin the sections of sod firmly together. If air thoroughly after opplicotion. U,f CITY OF FONTANA
above the Contractor shall remove oil extraneous materials that spaces occur between sections of sod they must be filled D. CONDITION OF SITE: During the maintenance period, keep the
are exposed on the surface and grade to facilitate run-off of with sand or the sod relaid. LANDiSCAPE PLANS
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