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GENERAL CONDITIONS
2. Trenches for pipe shall be cut to required grade line
V. DRAWINGS OF RECORD (AS-BUILTS):
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2. Soil sulfur shall be standard commercial grade.
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DELIVERY SLIPS: Supply delivery slips from the supplier for
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ROLLING: Roll sod with on adequately weighted roller to
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XIX. FINAL CONSTRUCTION AND FINAL MAINTENANCE INS'OkCTION;'
A. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS• Shall consist of specifications
at a true gradient to provide uniform support for the
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the soil amendments to the site. Bulk toads from the
smooth out the sod bed.
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and its eneral conditions and the drawin s. The intent
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A. GENERAL:
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3. Humus, "Gro -Power" 5-3-1 shall be manufactured by
Contractor's yard will not be accepted. Supply empty bags for
fertilizer to the Superintendent of the job and the Owner's
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A. FINAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION:
of these documents is to include all labor, materials,
Southern California Organic Fertilizer Company,
Representative.
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PROTECTION OF EDGES: Regrade to protect the edges from
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and services necessary for the proper execution on the
work. The documents are to be considered as one.
3. Depth of trenches shall be sufficient to provide a
The Contractor shall rovide and kee u to date, in
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drying if mowing edge is not used.
When all landscape improvements have been installed in
Whatever is called for by any parts shall be as binding
minimum cover above the to of the i e as noted on
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the drawin s.
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accordance with this section, a complete set of record
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VIII. SHRUB AND TREE PLANTING:
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accordance with the Ions and s ecifications, the
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as if called for all parts.
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as -built" black line ozalid prints which shall be corrected
4. Bone meal 2-22-0 shall be manufactured by Kellogg
I.
WATERING: After installation sod must be kept thoroughly
Contractor shall notif the Owners Re resentative and
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daily and show every change from the original drawings and
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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 -built" locations, sizes and
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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 this purpose may be obtained
5. Azalea organic planter mix #103 shall be manufactured
all operations in conjunction with the installation of the
coin lete and in conformance with lans and s ecifications,
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on the drawin s before be innin work. In case of error
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or discre ane in the drawin s ors ecifications or in
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1. The Contractor is responsible to be familiar with the
from the Owner. This set of drawin s shall be ke t on the
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site and shall be used onl as a record set. These drawin s
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by Bandini Fertilizer,
irrigation system have been completed, final grades have been
established, and the lantin beds ro erl re ared b
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INSPECTION BY SUPPLIER: If there are any questions regarding
the Contractor will be advised that the basic Wined 90
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the work of others affecting his work, he shall notify
methods of assembling, joining, and installing the various
shall also serve as work progress sheets and the Contractor
cultivation and fertilization as covered in these specifications.
the quality of sod installation a representative of the supplier
day maintenance period is started.
the Owner's Representative immediately. The Contractor
types of pipes to be used. He will adhere in strict
the
shall make neat and legible notations thereon daily, as the
6. Ph Acida!! shall be manufactured by Kellogg Supply,
shall be requested to inspect the installation and the
Contractor shall call out the su lier's re resentative.
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shall be held responsible for any damages or loss due to
his failure to observe these instructions.
accordance with manufacturer's recommended
procedures.
work proceeds, showing the work as actually installed. These
drawings shall be available at the times for inspection and
Wilmington, CA.
B.
PLANTING TIME: No lantin shall take lace durin extreme)
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1. In order to be substantial complete, at least the
following must have been finished.
shall be kept in a location designated by the Owner's
7. Par - 5 shall be manufactured by Kaibob Forest Products.
hot, dry, windy or freezing weather.
XII. SEED LAWN PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE):
C. MATERIALS, MACHINERY, EMPLOYEES: Except as otherwise
2. PVC pipe shall not be threaded and all transition from PVC
Respresentative.
C.
LOCATIONS: Relative position of all plants and trees is subject
a. All fine grading, including elimination of low
noted, the Contractor shall provide and pay for all
materials, labor, tools, and other items necessary and
to metal piping shall be by PVC male threaded adapter
fittings.
B. REQUIRED NOTATIONS:
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, VI, VII, for finish grading,
weed control, and soil preparation.
P oints that hold runoff.
b. A complete and operable irrigation system.
incidental to the completion of his work.
equal.
necessary, be relocated at his direction as part of this
contract. Trees shall normally be located a minimum of 5'
c. Installation of all plant materials.
C. BACKFLOW PREVENTER: The backflow prevention device
1. The Contractor shall dimension from two (2) permanent
B.
TOP SOIL:
from buildings, site amenities and walkways.
B.
PREPARATION: Cultivate to a depth of 2" below finish grade,
d. Seeding of all seeded areas.
D. SURVEYS, PERMITS, REGULATIONS: The Owner shall furnish
specified herein shall be verified with local plumbing and
points of reference, building corners, sidewalks, or road
remove stones, foreign growth of any kind and extraneous
an adequate survey of the property. The Contractor
shall obtain and pay for all permits and comply with all
health codes. In the event of any conflict on the device
or the installation methods, the Owners Representative
intersections, etc., the location of the following items:
1. Topsoil consists of a fertile, friable natural loam of
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D UT ON: No plants sho be distributed about the
matter, and grade to remove ridges and depressions so that
areas after settlement will conform to the finish grade. Roll
2. Minor pick-up items may be completed during the
basic maintenance period. These items will be
lows and ordinances bearing on the operation or conduct
shall be notified PRIOR TO BID OPENING.
a. Gate valves
uniform quality, tree from subsoil, stiff clay, hard clods,
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landscape area that can be planted and watered on the
same day.
and rake lightly until the surface is smooth, friable artd of
determined as Minor solely by the Owner's
of the work as drawn and specified. If the Contractor
hard pan, sod, partially disintegrated debris, or other
uniform fine texture.
Representative.
observes that a variance exists therewith he shall
D. TESTS:
b. The routing of the irrigation main lines
undesirable materials.
promptly notify the Owner's Representative in writing
c. Connection to the existing water lines
E.
CONTAINER REMOVAL: Plant containers shall be removed when
C.
SOWING: Sow lawn seed in the area designated on the
B. FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION: At the end of the
and any necessary changes shall be adjusted as provided
in the contract for changes in the work.
1. All main lines and lateral lines which have glued joints
d. Irri ation control valves
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2. Topsoil shall not contain obnoxious weeds, such as
planting the plants. Container may be split on both sides,
however, without use of axe or spade. All containers shall be
drawings at the rote as designated on the Planting Plans.
maintenance eriod and when the r
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under paving the system shall be capped and
e. Quick Coupling valves
morning glory, Sorel, oxalis, spurge, annual poo,
removed from the site.
Sow the town in two directions,
have established and all pick-up items have been completed,
pressure tested at 150 PSI.
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f. Controller/Rain-check locations
nut ross or bermuda ross.
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the Contractor shall request a final maintenance inspection.
E. PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSON: The
Contractor shall adequately protect the work, adjacent
g. Master valve or Pump
C.
PLANT MATERIALS:
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PLANTING PITS: All tree and shrub pits shall have a diameter
D.
TOP DRESSING: Rake lightly, spread 1/4" of Par -5 top
The Contractor will be advised by the Owner's Representative
at the final inspection that work is 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
of at least twice the diameter of the root ball. Pit depths
dressing with a mechanical spreader, roll with a 200 lbs,
roller and water with a fine spray.
any damages or injury due to his act.
two (2) hours. If leaks develop, the joints shall be
replaced and the test repeated until the entire system
2. The drawing shall show approved subsitutions of sizes,
materials, and manufacturers name and catalog number.
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1. Plant names in the Plant List conform to Standardized
shall be a minimum 12" deeper than the root ball for trees
and 8" deeper than the root ball for shrubs or as per
1. the work n satisfactory, the basic maintenance
F. CHANGES IN THE WORK: The Owner may order changes in
is watertight.
Plant Names" by American Joint Committee of
planting details.
XIII. HYDROSEEDING
SPECIFICATIONS (IF APPLICABLE):
period will end on the date of the final inspection
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as directed by the Owners Representative.
the work, and the contract sum being adjusted accordingly.
C. DELIVERY OF DRAWINGS OF RECORD:
Horticultural Nomenclature, except in cases not covered
therein. In these instances the established custom of
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h rders nd adjustments lux c a ms b t
All sue o a j p y
n r v caner s
3. Test shall be observed a d app o ed by the 0
the nurse trade in followed.
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PLA ING: PI n s sh II n
C a t a be laced a d held durin backfill in
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NRA : The h r m i h i
GEE L d o u c shall be a led in the form f
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2, If the work is unsatisfactory the basic maintenance
Contractor for extras must be made in writing before
Representative prior to backfill.
On or before the date of final ins ection, the Contractor
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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
executin the work involved.
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shall deliver the corrected and complete blacklines to the
Owner's Representative. Delivery of blacklines will not relieve
2. Plants shall be sound, healthy, vigorous, free from
be held at, or sli htl above nurse level. The earth ball
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shall be ke t intact. An ex osed roots shall be s re
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additives, commercial fertilizer and water. When h droulicall
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sprayed on the soil surface, the hydromulching shall form
Owner until the work has been cam leted, ins ected,
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G. CORRECTION OF WORK: The Contractor shall re -execute
4. When the Irri ation stem has been cam leted and
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before lantin has be un the Contractor, in the
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the Contractor of the responsibility of furnishing required
disease and weeds, insect pests of their eggs and shall
have healthy, normal root systems, filling their
out. In ured roots shall be runed.
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a blotter like round cover im re nated uniform) with seed
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and a roved b the Owner's Re resentative.
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an work that falls to conform to the re uirements of
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resence of the Owners Re resentative, shall test the
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information that may be omitted from the prints.
well
container, but not to the point of being root bound.
and fertilizer and shall allow the absor tion of moisture and
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rainfall to percolate to the underlying soil,
C. FAILURE TO PASS INSPECTION: If the work fails to pass
the contract and shall remedy defects due to faulty
coverage of water afforded to the lawn and planting areas
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BACKFILL: Plant pit backfilling soil shall consist of 1 part
final inspection, any subsequent inspections must be
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materials or workmanship upon written of ce f om t
Owner's Re resentative fora eriod of ninet 90 da
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as complete and adequat . The Cont actor shall fine h
all materials and erform all work re uired to correct
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D. CONTROLLER CHARTS:
3. Plants shall not be pruned prior to delivery except as
nitro ens ill ed sawdu s ri I
tab z st to 2 art to soil. Mate als Sha I
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be thorou hl mixed before lacement. In addition to
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EQUIPMENT: H draulic a ui ment used for thea lication of
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rescheduled as er above and will be char ed to the
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from the date of completion of the contract.
any inadequacies of coverage.
1. As -built drawings shall be received and approved by
authorized by the Owners Representative. In no case
trees be topped.
backfill, commercial fertilizer 20-10-5 Agriform 21 gram
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the fertilizer, seed, and slu Nry of prepared wood pulp shall be
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Contractor at the prevailing hourly rate of the Owner's
of the Owner's Representative.
shall
tablets shall be added to plant pits at the following rates:
of the hydro -seeder type as approved by the Owner's
H. LANDSCAPE COORDINATOR STATUS: The Landscape
5. The Contractor shall inform the Owner's Representative
the Owners Representative prior to preparing controller
charts.
Representative.
Coordinator acts as the authorized representative of the
of any deviations from the plan required by wind, planting,
4. All plant materials shall be subject to approval of size,
1 tablet per 1 gallon container
Owner in conjunction with the project manager, and has
soils, or site conditions that has a affect on present
health, quality, character, etc., by the Owner's
2 tablets per 5 gallon container
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APPLICATION: The operator shall spray the area with a uniform
authority to accept or reject materials or workmanship
coverage.
2. Provide one controller chart for each controller supplied.
Representative.
3 tablets per 15 gallon container
visible coat by using the green color of the wood pulp as a
and to make minor changes in the work not involving extra
4 tablets per 24" box
guide. The slurry shall be applied in a sweeping motion in o
cost. He will also interpret the meaning of the contract
E. IRRIGATION HEAD INSTALLATION•
3. The chart shall be a reduced drawin of the actual
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5. The height and spread of all plant materials shall be
5 tablets per 30" box
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arched stream so as to fall like rain allowing the wood fibers
documents and may stop the work if necessary to ensure
its proper execution,
as -built system, using a different color to indicate the
area of coverage for each station.
measured with branches in their normal osition.
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6 tablets per 36 box
7 tablets er 42" box
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to build on each other until a good coat is achieved and the
material is s read at the re uired rate er acre.
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CITY OF FONTANA STANDARDS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
1. Shrub and ground cover spray heads adjacent to curbs
S tablets per 48" box and those box sizes which are larger
SPECIFICATION FOR ALL C.F.D. AREA
I. CLARIFlCATION OF DRAWINGS BEFORE BIDDING: After
or walks shall be installed 1 away from the curb or
walk and the heads shall be pop-up models as
4. When the chart is completed and approved by the Owner's
6. The caliper of all trees shall be measured 4' above the
surface of the ground.
D.
TIME LIMIT: All slur mixture which has not been o lie
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reviewin the drawin s thorou hl it is the Contractor's
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indicated on the drawings.
Re resentative, it shall be hermetical) sealed and laced
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WATERING: When the pit has been backfilled to three quarters
within four hours after mixin will be rejected and removed
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3.07 THE NINETY (90) DAY MAINTENANCE PERIOD
responsibility to clarify with the Owner's Representative
in the controller box.
of its depth water shall be poured about the roots. Air
from the project at the Contractor's expense.
any questions the Contractor may have regarding the
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ockets shall be eliminat n b fill nine n i
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A. Prelimina Review: As soon as all plantings are completed per Contract
method of construction, quantities, or quality of materials
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included I the Contracto tact
2. Shrub spray heads adjacent to building, fences, or
strut res shall be installed 1" awa from the
to
VI. CLEAN-UP:
are omitted from the plant list, it shall be understood
that these lant materials shall be normal stock for the
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backfill is brought to grade level.
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PROTECTION: S ecial care should be exercised b the
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ocumen s, RYT a relimina review to determine the condition of the work
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or called out. cannot co
Owners Representative, the Contractor must qualify his bid
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structure and the nozzle shall be 6" minimum above finish
type listed.
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COMPACTING: Backfill shall not be compacted around the
Contractor in preventing any of the slurry being sprayed inside
any reservoir basin or onto drainage ditches and channels
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or accept the interpretat on of the Owne Rep to
r e Shr s ra heads no near avin structures
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A. SCOPE AND FREQUENCY: After installation operations
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
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on the questionable areas as they deveop during co t u to
sh II a set above finis r e
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have been completed, remove all trash, excess soil and
8. Plant material shall be symmetrical, typical for variety
backfill on which the plant ball rests shall be lightly compacted.
Any slurry spilled into restricted areas shall be cleaned up at
Representative at lease five (5) working days prior to anticipated date of
rubbish from roe Alt scars, ruts, or other marks
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and species, and shall conform to measurements specified
the Contractor's expense to the satisfaction of the Owner or
J. SAMPLES: The Owners Representative reserves the right to
3. All irrigation heads are to have double swing joints as
in the area caused by this work shall be repaired and
the ground left in a neat and orderly condition
in the Plant List /Legend.
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SETTLEMENT: Plants which settle shall be raised to the
Owner's Representative.
review.
take and analyze samples of materials for conformity to
ns ime he n ractor sh Il furnish
s ecificatio at an t T Cot a
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detailed.
throughout the site. The Contractor shall pick up all
required level or replaced at the option of the Contractor.
C. Beginning of the Ninety (90) Day Maintenance Period: The date on which the
samples upon request by the Owner's Representative. Rejected
thrash resulting from his work no less than each Friday
9. Plant material larger than those specified may be
Raised plants whjch fail 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.
II mei el r ved from he si a and
materials Sha be im d at y emu t t
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 allowed to set for one day, the slope shall be
Acceptance to the Contractor. By this date, all plant materials shall be
replaced at the Contractors expense. The cost of testing
workin da of each week. All trash shall be removed
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completely from the site.
additional cost to the Owner, upon approval of the
Owners Representative,
L.
STAKING: Stakes shall be driven to sufficient depth to hold
then be irrigated. There is no set irrigation requirements in
gallons per minute. Duration of time and number of gallons
)anted all areas re uirin h droseeded lawns shall be tom leted.
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materials not meeting specifications shall be paid by the
F. IRRIGATION HEAD ADJUSTMENTS:
the tree rigid. Trees shall be supported by at least two ties
see details
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to be applied will vary from day to day and system to system
Contractor.
The Irrigation Contractor shall flush and adjust all irrigation
V11. GUARANTEE:
10. All plant materials must have been previously inspected
depending on the rate of growth and climatic conditions
encountered. As a rule of thumb, the soil surface must be
3.08 PRE -FINAL AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE
K. PRE -CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: Schedule apre-construction
heads for optimum performance and to prevent overspray onto
at the nursery by the County Horticultural Department
and shall be subject to acceptance as to quality by
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ermination ri r xi s
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A. Conditions for Pre -Final Acceptance of Work at End of Maintenance Period:
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 Owner's Representative.
g shall e o ed a clean cut with
g pe od mately
days before beginning work. The purpose of this conference
selecting the best degree of arc to fit existing site situations,
This includes the
by the Contractor as th materials and workmanship,
including backfill below fora
the trunk r nin on! it e h ner's
(p u g y as d ect d by t e Ow
Re resen dative).
1. Each plant shall be alive and thriving, showing signs of growth and no
is to review any questions the Contractor may have regarding,
the work, administrative procedures during construction and
also using appropriate radius reduction
equipment.
settlin of ureas grade
period of one 1 ear followin the date of final
work.
11. Substitutions will be permitted only as indicated, or if
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RESEEDING: All bare spots shall be reseeded (sodded, if
hydroseed is turf mix), by the Contractor within 45 days days
signs of growth and no signs of stress, disease, or any other.
project work schedule.
acceptance of the If, wiithin one (1) year from
date of completion, settling occurs, and adjustments in
proof is submitted that any plant specified is not
available, 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
G. CLOSING OF UNINSPECTED WORK:
pipes, valves, and irrigation heads, sod, irrigation devices,
the nearest a uivalent size or varied with an a uitable
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to the line se aratin areas as shown. Beds shall be brou ht
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inade uate irri ation or erosion caused b excessive waterin
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(90) Day Maintenance Period commenced for such plants.
or paving is necessary to bring the system, sod or
adjustment of the contract price.
to a smooth even surface conforming to established grades
after full settlement has occurred.
by the Owner.
IRRIGATION SPECIFICATIONS
The Contractor shall not allow or cause any of his work to be
covered or enclosed until it has been inspected, tested and
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paving to the proper ,eve) o. the permvnen� grades, the
Contractor, as part of the work under this contract, shall
XIV. REPLACEMENTS:
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3. La a as shall not be 1 09 weed fr nl ss h
0 ee u e of erwise approved by
the Agency's Authorized Representative.
approved by the authorized Owner's Representative. Should
make all adjustments without extra cost of the Owner,
12. Quantities shown on the call outs on the Planting Plon
are for the convenience of the Contractor only.
IX. GROUND
COVER AREAS:
I. SCOPE OF WORK•
any of his work be enclosed or covered before such
including the complete restoration of all damaged
Quantities drawn on the plan (whether by circles, dots or
A.
GENERAL: The Contractor shall immediately replace any and
4. Lawn areas shall have 1009 ermination and establish
g mend of turf.
inspection and test, he shall uncover the work at his own
planting, paving or other improvements of any kind,
triangles) are the final authority and shall be furnished
A.
REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII, for finish grading,
all materials which for any reason die or are damaged while
expense and after it has been inspected, tested, and approved,
and installed as drawn. The Owner's Representative shall
weed control, and soil preparation.
under the Contractor's care. Replacements shall be made
B. Corrective Work:
Thi .Contractor shall provide a!! labor, tools, machinery, and
he shall make all repairs with like materials necessary to
B. RESPONSIBILITY: Should any operational difficulties in
have the final authority as to location of all plant material.
with plant of like kind and size in the same manner as
processes necessary to install a complete irrigation system
restore all his work and that of other Contractors to its
connection with the irrigation system within the specified
B.
PREPARATION: Prepare
specified for the original planting (see guarantee "XVil-D"
1. Work required corrective action or replacement in the judgment of the
as shown on the drawings and/or specified herin. When
original condition.
guarantee period which is in the opinion of the Owner's
SOIL the soil as per these specifications
for definition of death and replacement).
Agency's Authorized Representative shall be performed within ten (10)
completed the irrigation system shall be a 100% coverage
Representative due to inferior material and/or workman-
D.
SEED MATERIALS:
and the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan.
calendar da s after the Pre -Final Review.
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system in total functioning manner.
H. BACKFILLING:
ship, said difficulties shall be immediately corrected by
XV. CLEAN-UP:
the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Owner's
1. Seed shall be clean, fresh, new crop seed and shaft be
C.
GRADING: Areas shall be raked and floated smooth to provide
2. Perform Corrective work and materials replacement in accordance
II. GENERAL PRQUIREMENTS:
1. Backfill shall not be laced until the instvlled irri atian
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Representative at no additional cost to the Owner;
including any and all other damage caused by such
the mixture as noted on the Planting Plan.
a true and uniform surface.
A.
GENERAL: After all installation operations have been completed,
with the Drawings and Specifications and shall be made by the
Contractor at no cost to the Agency.
system has been inspected and approved by the Owner's
defects.
all trash, excess soil, empty plant containers and rubbish
A. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions are
the
Representative.
2. Seed shall be mixed by the dealer and furnished with the
dealer's guarantee statement of composition and
D.
PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Planting pits for ground cover
shall be 4" x 4" or adequate to accept material from
shall be removed from the property. All scars, ruts or other
3. After corrective work is completed, the Contractor shaft again request
approximated. . Before proceeding with any work,
Contractor shall carefully check and verify all dimensions.
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C. INSTRUCTIONS: After the irrigation system has been
percentage of purity which shall be furnished to the
plant
flats or 4" pots without crushing or deforming the rootball,
marks in the area caused by this work shall be repaired and
the round left in a neat and order) condition throw hout
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a Pre -Final Review for Pre -Final Acceptance as outlined above.
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Spacing of irrigation heads, locations of valves and backflow
preventers, artd proposed P.O.C. shall be as indicated on the
fine, granular materials to protect the pipe from the
completed and the connections made, the Contractor
shall instruct the Owner or his re resentative, in the
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Owner's Representative. Seed tags shall be delivered to
the Owner's Re resentative at the time of installation,
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Place a 20-10-5 Agriform 5 gram fertilizer tablet in each
individual round cover it.
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the site. Contractor shall ick u all trash resultin from this
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work no less than each Friday before leaving the site, once a
4. Continue maintenance of all landscaped areas until such time as all
drawings. Any deviation from the plans must have the
clods or rocks. The remaining excavated dirt can be
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
corrective measures have been completed and accepted by the Agency's
Authorized Representative.
approval of the Owners Representative.
detrimental subsoil or rocks in the top 6" of backfill.
E.
STAKES: All stakes shall be per details.
E.
SPACING: Plant according to spacing and in areas indicated on
be removed completely from the site.
the drawings. Soil shall be firmly tamped around each plant,
C. Final Acceptance: Final approval and acceptance of the work will be given
B. VERIFICATION OF FINISH GRADE: The Contractor shall inspect
the finish the area
3. If settlement occurs and adjustments in i e valves
PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS
IV. OBSTRUCTIONS BELOW GROUND:
and the excess soil removed from the crown,
B.
TOP SOIL: Excess to soil shall be removed from the site.
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when the following conditions, as determined by the Agency's Authorized
site and check all grades within work
to ensure the soil coverage (as specified) of the
irrigation heads, or any other irrigation device, necessary
Representative have been met:
proper
irrigation system
to bring the system to proper working order. The
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
pipes.
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 upon completion of planting, and thereafter as
clean condition at the end of each working day.
1. At completion of the ninety (90) day maintenance period, and when one
contract make all the necessary adjustments without extra
underground obstructions so that proper precautions may be
required.
hundred (100) percent germination and plant establishment is obtained.
C. WATER SUPPLY: The Contractor shall verify and be
familiar with the source of water su I to the irri ation
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cost to the Owner.
A. Furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to
provide and install plant materials as shown on the drawings
taken not to disturb or damage such improvements, In the
event of a conflict between such lines and plant locations,
G.
SPACING FROM EDGE: The first row of ground cover should
D.
REMOVAL OF TAGS: Remove all tags, labels, nursery stakes
and ties from all plants unless otherwise directed, and only
2. All planting areas shall be weed free unless otherwise approved by the
system as indicated on the drawings.
I. AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER AND VALVES:
or as specified herein.
the Contractor shall promptly notify the Owners Representative,
always be within 6 of the edge of planting area and triangular
at the end of all installations.
Agency's Authorized Representative.
who shall arrange for the relocation of one or the other,
spaced.
D. PERMITS AND FEES: The Contractor shalt apply and pay
for all necessa ermits re uired in the ursuit of his
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1. A 120 void electrical power outlet to the controller
B. Work included in this section (items included but not limited
Failing to follow this procedure, the Contractor shall at his
own expense make any and all repairs for damages resulting
XVI. PROTECTION:
3. After final inspection and acceptance by the Agency's Authorized
Re resentative.
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shall be provided by others• (Provided the Landscape
to):
from his work.
X. SEASONAL
COLOR:
work as r uired b the overnin codes.
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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
E. CARE OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STEPS: The Contractor
responsible for making the hookup from the outlet to
1. Grade, including mounding, molding and shaping surface
V. FINISH GRADING:
A.
REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII, for finish grading,
weed control, and soil preparation.
shall be provided for all areas a ainst damn a of an kind,
until final acce dance l the Owner's Re resentative. Y
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the maintenance period beyond (90) days specified, if they determined
shall be held responsible for the care and preservation
the controller.
of all planting areas as indicated including the removal
further maintenance establishment required by the Contract
of all existin buildin s and structures on the ro ert
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of existin ve etation unless otherwise s ecified.
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A,
TILING: Till all planting areas as specified herein.
Documents.
and adjacent premises and contiguous property. Any part
of these properties injured, damaged or disturbed
2. All wire from the controller to electric control valves
shall be solid co er U.F. 14-600 volt direct burial.
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2. Pre are and till soil in lantin areas includin furnishin
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After brought
B.
SOIL PREPARATION: Pre are the soil as er theses ecifications
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and the Plantin Notes on the Plantin Plan.
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B.
RESPONSIBILITY: the Contractor shall be held responsible for
the care and preservation of all existing buildings and
5. Approval and acceptance for operation and maintenance will be given in
because of his work shall be repaired, replaced or cleared
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Use white for common, blue for lawn systems, black for
of all amendments as s ecified. Note that amendments
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B.
UNIFORM GRADE: tilling, all areas shall be to
uniform grade by floating or hand raking.
structures the property and adjacent premises. Any part
writing by the Agency's Authorized Representative.
by the Contractor at his expense.
shrub systems and red for moisture sensors; common
indicated on the drawings (unless otherwise specified)
C.
GRADING: Areas shall be raked and floated smooth to provide
of them in ured, damn ed
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control wire. Install in common trench with main line
are for bid purposes only. Actual soil amendments will
a true and uniform surface.
shall be repaired, replaced or cleaned by the Contractor at
F. REVIEW OF DRAWINGS: It is the Contractor's responsibility
pipe where possible. Tape control wire at 10' O.C. to
be based on the soils test results.
C.
GRADE RELATIONSHIPS: Finish grade of planting areas afther
his expense.
3.09 WARRANTY PERIOD AND REPLACEMENTS OF PLANT MATERIALS
review irrigation drawings and note any areas
main line i e Provide minimum 18" covers a
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application of soil amendments shall be 1" below top of
concrete walks and curb rades and 6' below finish floor
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D.
QUALITY OF PLANTS: Plants shall be healthy annual plant
XVII. GUARANTEE:
A. Specific Requirements: Refer to the following sections:
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believes additional heads or valves are re uired rior
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3. Furnish and plant alt plant materials as indicated in the
of building or as noted by spot elevations.
material in bloom in the size indicated on the drawings.
to submitting a bid. If no changes are submitted, the
Contractor is responsible for full coverage of equipment
3. Wire connections shall be made with "Scotch -Lok" wire
connector seating packs #3576 or Spears "Dri-splice"
drawings and specifications.
A.
SHRUBS: All shrubs shall be uaranteed as to growth and
1 • Lawns and Grasses- Section 02930
as necessa at the Contractors ex ense.
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with sealant DS 300 or approved equal.
4. Perform all pruning as required.
D.
SLOPE FROM BUILDINGS: soil areas adjacent to buildin s shall
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sloe awa from the buildin at 2% minimum for 10 feet and
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E.
PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Each plant pit for seasonal color
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shall be 6" x 6 , or adequate to accept material in the
health for a period of ninety 90) days after completion of the
specified maintenance period and/or final acceptance by the
2. Trees, Shrubs, and Ground Covers- Section 02950
G. GOVERNING REGULATION: All local, municipal and state
4. There shall be a control wire from each control valve
5. tie
shall continue to sloe at a minimum of 1% until water drains
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to street or storm system.
required size, with one teaspoon of bone meal mixed into the
backfill mix (shrub backfill mix should be used, not the
Owner or Owner's Representative.
lows, rules and regulations governing or relating to
running to the controller, and each control valve shall
Stake and all plant materials as specified.
Agriform plant tablets).
any portion of this work and hereby incorporated into
be connected to the common ground wire.
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B.
TREES: Trees shall be guaranteed to live and grow in an
and made art of theses ecifications, and their
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6. Provide for the maintenance of the lanting until
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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
provisions shall be carried out by the Irrigation Contractor.
5. All electrical work shall comply with the applicable codes;
acceptance of the job by the Owners Representative.
shall be on top of prepared planting beds.
drawings. Soil shall be firmly tamped around each plant,
maintenance period and/or final acceptance by the Owner or
and the excess soil removed from the crown.
Owner's Representative. The Owner must provide adequate
H. DIAGRAMMATIC DESIGN: The design is diagrammatic. All
7. Dispose of all debris and surplus materials.
VI. WEED
CONTROL:
maintenance to ensure the extended uarontee on trees.
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pipe, valves, etc., shown within paved areas are for
design clarifications only and shall be installed in
6. Install all valves per details, and manufactures
recommendations.
8. Clean-up.
A.
KILLING WEEDS: Contractor shall erminate and dextro
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G.
WATERING: Each section of seasonal color shall be immediately
watered upon completion of planting, and watered thereafter as
C.
DEFINITION OF DEATH: Plants which die or lose more than 309
)anted areas where ossible. Never install the backflow
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existing weed seeds before preparing areas for planting.
required.
of their original leaves shall re replaced.
preventers in lawn area; always in shrub areas.
MOISTURE SENSOR INSTALLATION (if applicable):
Sufficient water shall be applied to cause weed seed to sprout.
I. INSTALLATION: All irrigation materials shall be
9. Guarantee.
Young weeds shall then be destroyed and removed before they
have o ortunit to set seed.
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SPACING FROM EDGE: the first row of seasonal color should
D.
REPLACEMENT: The Contractor, within seven (7) days of
written notification by the Owner or Owner's Representative,
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installed i acco da c t t t c q a d
1. Installations and wiring are to be done by the Contractor
in compliance with installation and operating instructions
10. Maintenance.
be always within 6" of the edge of the planting area.
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shall remove a d rep ace all guaranteed plant materials which
specifications set forth by each respective manufacturer.
enclosed with the moisture sensor and included with
B.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: For additional weed killing refer
for any reason fail to meet the requirements of this guarantee.
All pertinent descriptive literature issued by these manufacturers
these special instructions.
II. VERIFICATION OF SITE CONDITIONS:
to Plantin Notes on the Plantin Plan.
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XI. SOD
LAWN MATERIALS AND PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE):
Replacement shall be made with plant material as indicated or
become a part of these specifications after baving been approved
specified from the original planting and off such replacement
by the authorized Owner's Representative. Such installation
ractices shall be followed onl if the directions of the
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A. EXCAVATION: The Contractor shall verif exact locations of
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VII. SOIL PREPARATION:
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REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII, for finish grading,
materials shall be guaranteed as specified for the original
guaranteed material.
irrigation drawings and specifications do not thoroughly and
wires from the controller to the moisture sensor control
all existing sub-suface utilities (mechanical and electrical)
weed control, and soil preparation.
completely order the methods or techniques to be followed.
stations, locations shown on drawings. Provide additional
prior to excavation. Any utilities, A.C. paving, concrete work,
A.
SOIL REPORT: Before starting soil preparation the Contractor
XVIII. MAINTENANCE:
Install all equipment and materials as shown per details.
10' expansion lead to each station for finally locating of
etc., destroyed or damaged by any work under this contract
shall submit a soil report to the Owner and the Owner's
B.
PREPARATION: Sod area prior to planting shall be rolled
sensors. All sensors are to be wired in parallel (see wire
shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense.
Representative. If no soil report is submitted it will be
lightly and watered to a depth of 6" the day prior to
J. SITE PROBLEMS• The Irrigation Contractor shall not
color note above).
assumed that amendments were not added and the Landscape
planting. If any air pockets are found, the area shall be
A.
SCOPE: After all work indicated on the drawings or herein
willfully install the irrigation system as indicated on
B. SUB -SURFACE DRAINAGE OR SOIL CONDITIONS: Should sub-
Contractor will be requested to give a credit for soil
regraded as necessary. Lightly water the area to be
planted just prior to planting.
specified has been completed, inspected, and approved by the
Owner or Owners Representative, the Contractor shall maintain
the drawings when it is obvious in the field that there
3. Ametek 6" extension boxes No. 10-170-003 covered by
surface drainage or soil conditions be encountered which
preparation.
all planted areas by means of continuous watering (including
are unknown obstructions, grade differences, and/or
Ametek green cover No. IVC -10-173-004, or approved
would be detrimental to growth or survival of plant material,
C.
QUALITY: Sod be #1 Grade,
monitoring and adjucting irrigation schedule), weeding, rolling,
discre ancies in the area dimensions until such conditions
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are brought to the attention of the Owner's Representative,
ual, shall be installed as detailed.
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the Contractor shall notif the Owner's Re resentative in
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writing, stating the conditions and submit a proposal covering
B.
COMPACTED AREAS: Soil areas that are compacted to more
shall machine cut at uniform
thickness of 5/8" excluding top growth and thatch, weed
mowing, spraying, reseeding, edging and/or any other
4. All wiring connections at valve locations shall be water-
cost of correction. If the Contractor fails to nodi the
than 90% durin site re oration shall be ri ed to a minimum
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of 12" prior to beginning soil preparation. These areas shall
free and shall be no less than eight months nor more than
operations necessary for their care and upkeep for a period of
not less than ninety (90) days. At the end of the maintenance
III. MATERIALS:
proof.
Owner's Representative of such conditions, he shall be
be defined by the Owners Representative and be billed as an
sixteen months old.
period, all plvnt materials shall be in a healthy, growing
responsible for plant material under the guarantee clause of
extra if the unit price is quoted in the bid.
condition.
Irrigation materials and equipment shall be of type, size and
5. One service unit will be purchased to properly prepare and
the specifications.
D.
TIMING: Installation shall take place within 24 hours after
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location as noted and indicated on the drawings. Unless
permission to change is granted from the Owners Representative;
service the moisture sensor. The service unit along with all
printed operating instructions are to furnished to the
C. DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions are approximate. Before
C.
METHOD OF MIXING: If the slo a is under 2 to 1, the soil
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re ration materials should be broadcast uniform) over all
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harvesting.
B.
WEED CONTROL: All planted areas shall be kept free of debris
and shall be weeded at not more that seven (7) day
materials are to be new and in perfect condition, No deviations
from the specifications shall be allowed. The decision of the
Owner by the Contractor at final inspection.
proceeding with any work, the Contractor shall carefully check
and verify all dimensions and quantities, and shall immediately
landscape areas and worked to a depth of 6" by rototiller or
other acceptable mechanical means to obtain a uniform blend
E.
INSTALLATION: Sod shall be laid in a sta ered attern, with
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tight joints and in the same direction each time. On all
intervals. Areas that do not have a re-emer ent weed killer
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shall also be cultivated at not more that seven (7) day
Owner's Representative shall be final in determination of the
inform the Owners Representative of any discrepancies between
in the soil. If the slope is greater than 2 to 1, the
slopes sod shall be installed from the bottom up and the newly
intervals.
quality of materials.
6. Moisture Sensor operating and service instruction and
the information on the drawings and the actual conditions,
amendments shall be hydraulically applied for areas over 1000
sod should be protected by walking on boards as installer moves
operations 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 pe s. No
N. INSTALLATION:
a roval to do so b the Owners Re resentative.
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amendment bid mix refer to the Planting Notes on the
metal staples will be allowed. No sod of less than 18 in
C.
FERTILIZING: All planted areas shall receive a fertilizer
7. Special depth and placement information to augment
Planting Plan.
length will be allowed.
a Ircation of 20 urtds oer 1,000 ware feet of Gro -Power
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A. EXCAVATION:
Moisture Sensor Installation and Operation Instruction,
III. SOIL AMENDMENTS:
45 days following the beginning of maintenance. Water in
is to be provided by the Specified Manufacturer.
thoroughly after application.
1. The Contractor shall verify locations of all
D.
EXTRANEOUS MATERIALS: In additional to the work specified
F.
JOINTS: Adjoin the sections of sod firmly together. If air
existing subsurface utilities (mechanical and
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electrical rior to excavation. A utilities, A.C.
8. Installation must be inspected and accepted by the
1. Nitrogen stabilized redwood sawdust shall be 100%
nitro en stabilized 5% b d wei ht and free of
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above the Contractor shall remove all extraneous materials that
are ex osed on the surface and rade to facilitate run-off of
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spaces occur between sections of sod they must be filled
with sand or the sod relaid.
D.
CONDITION OF SITE: Durin the maintenance eriod, kee the
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paving, concrete work, plant material, etc., destroyed or
Manufacturers Respresentative.
shaving particles larger than 1/4" passing through a
surface water.
ro ect neat and free from debris at all times. Obtain the
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Owner's approval for on-site storage of equipment or
damaged by any work under this contract shall be
100 mesh screen.
maintenance materials.
repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense,
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Landscape Architecture
and Planning
3195-8 Airport Loop Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Richard Polhamus, License CA -#'2782
(949) 644-9370 (714) 210-3140 FAX
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