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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4071-78. JOINING PIPE: GENERAL COND177ONS IRRIGA 77ON SPECIFICA TlONS I. The Contractor is responsible to be familiar V. DRAMNGS (AS-BUILTS): 111. MA TERIALS: V, FINISH GRADING with the methods of assembling, joining, and 1. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Shall consist of specificattons and its 1. SCOPE OF MRK: installing the various type of pipe to be used Procure from Landscape Architect transparency (ozalld) A. SOIL AMENDMEN TS.- A. TILLING: 71111 all planting areas as herein specified. general conditions and the drawings. The Intent of these He will adhere fn strict accordance with the of popping layout and accurately locate valves, documents Is to include all labor, materials, and services The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, monufacturer�s recommended procedures. existing trees for future use, remote control valves 1. Organic Amendment - shall be nitrogen -stabilized B. UNIFORM GRADE: After tilling, all areas shall be necessary for the proper execution of the work. The machinery and processes necessary to install a with number of stations, and wiring from controllers shavings, bark or sawdust that meets the brought to uniform grade by floating or hand raking. documents are to be considered as one, and whatever Is complete irrigation system as shown on the plans 2. No PVC pipe shall be threaded and all tronsitton to remote control valves. Dimension from two following requirements: called for by any part shall be as binding as if called for andlor specified herein. Men completed the from PVC to metal piping shall be by PVC male, permanent features such as buildings and walks. After C. GRADE RELATIONSHIPS.- Finish grade of planting areas by all parts. irrigation system shall be 100% coverage system in thread adapter fitting. final inspection and before Anal payment, Particle size: after application of soil amendments shall be I' below total functioning manner. transparency shall be delivered to Landscape Minimum 95% passing 4 mesh screen (1/42 top of concrete walks and curb grades and 6' below 2. VERIFICATION: The contractor shall verify measurements on C. BACKFLOW PREVENTER: The backilow prevention device Architect. One set of prints shall be supplied to Minimum 80% passing 8 mesh screen (118 finish floor of buildfng or as noted by spot the drawings before beginning work. In case of error or 11. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: specified herein shall be verified with Local Plumbing Owner by the Contractor. elevations. discrepancy in the drawings or speciflcations or in work of and Health Codes. In the event of any conflict on the Salinity. others affecting his work, he shall notify the owner's A. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSION: All scaled dimensions are device or installation methods the Landscape Architect W. CLEANUP: Shall be no higher than 3.5 millions per D. SLOPE FROM BUILDINGS: Soil areas adjacent to representative immediately. The contractor shall be held approximate. Before proceeding with any work, the shall be notifled PRIOR TO BID OPENING. centimeter at 25 C as measured by saturation buildings shall slope away from the buildings at 27o responsible for any damage or loss due to his failure to Contractor shall carefully check and verify all A. SCOPE AND FREQUENCY: After all installation extract conductivity. minimum for 10 feet, and shall continue to slope at a observe these Instructions. dimensions, spacing of sprinkler heads, location of 0. TESTS.- operations have been completed, remove all trash, minimum of 1% until water drains to street or storm valves and vacuum breakers, and proposed P.O.C. shall excess soil and rubbish from the property. All scars, Nitrogen con ten t: system. 3. LICENSE: All work shall be performed by a C -27 -California be as Indicated on the drawings. Any deviation from 1. All main lines and lateral lines which have ruts or other marks in the area caused by this work 0.7X for sawdust or shavings Licensed Landscape Contractor. the plans must have the approval of the Owner"s glued joints under paying in the system shall be shall be repaired and the ground left in a neat 1.0% for bark E. ROCKS OR CLODS.- No rock or clods over 314" in Representative or the Landscape Architect. capped and pressured tested at 150 psi. and orderly condition throughout the site. The diameter shall be on top of prepared planting bed 4. INSURANCE: The Contractor shall carry all Workman's Compensation, Public Liability and Property Damage insurance 8. VERIFICATION OF FINISH GRADE: The Contractor shall 2. Pressure shall be sustained In the lines for not Contractor shall pick up all trash resulting from this work no less than each Friday before leaving the site, 2. Commercial Fertilizer - shall be commercial grade, granular, 'pro -plant" fertilizer. One as required by all applicable codes, regulations and the owner. inspect the site and check all finish grades within the work area in order to insure the proper soil less than four hours. If leaks develop the joints shall be replaced and the test repeated once a week andlor the lost working day each week. AM trash shall be removed completely from the site. half of the container nitrogen shall be readily coverage (as specifted) of sprinkler system p1pes. until the entire system is watertight. available for initial feeding. The remaining half of the nitrogen and at/ of the contained 5. LANDSCAPE ARCH17ECVS LIABILITY: The owner and contractors, Wt. COMPLETION.- potash shall be derived from non -leaching, recognizing the inherent risks connected with construction, agree to limit any and all liability, claim for damages, C. WATER SUPPLY: The Contractor shall verify and be familiar with the source of water supply to the 3. Tests shall be observed and approved by Owner's representative prior to backfill. A. INSPECTION: Inspection of complete irrigation system coated, controlled release fertilizer for cost of defense, or expenses to be levied against the sprinkler as indicated on the drawings. will be made at pre -maintenance and final inspection sustained feeding of four to six months, in a slow soluble, non -burning form. Landscape Architect on account of any design defect, error. 4. Men the sprinkler system Is completed, (and for planting, per arrangement with Landscape omission, or professional negligence to a sum not to exceed D. PERM17S AND FEES: The Contractor shall apply and pay before planting is begun) the Contractor; in the Architect. Fertfltzer shall be delivered to the site in the $50,000, or the amount of the Landscape Architect's fee, whichever Is lesser. for all necessary permits and fees required in the pursuit of his work as required by the governing presence of the Ownies representative, shall test the coverage of water afforded the town and B. GUARANTEES.- The entire sprinkler system shall be original unopened container, bearing the manufacturer's guaranteed analysis. Any 6. CONSTRUC77ON SAFETY.- The design, adequacy and safety of codes. planting areas as completed and adequate. The Contractor shall furnish aff materials and guaranteed by the contractor as to material and workmanship, including setti'n of back filled areas /?I) fertflizer that becomes caked or damaged, making it unsuitable for use, will not be accepted erection, excavation, bracing, shoring, temporary supports, E. CARE OF EYJS77NG BUILDINGS AND SITE.- The Contractor perform all work required to correct any below grade for a period of yiear following the etc., Is the sole responsibility of the Contractor, and has not been considered by the Landscape Architect or his shall be held responsible for the care and preservation of all existing buildings and structures inadequacies of coverage disclosed date of final acceptance of the work. If, within one year from the date of completion settling occurs, and 3. Sod Conditioners - shall be agricultural grade consultants. The contractor Is responsible for the on the property and adjacent premises and contiguous 5. The Contractor shall inform the Owner"s adpstments in pipes, valves and sprinkler heads, sod gypsum, sod sulfur and iron sulfate. stability of any structures and excavations and shall representative of any deviation from the plan or paying is necessary to bring the system, sod or 4. Fine Sand - shall be clean, natural fine sand provide the necessary bracing to provide stability during disturbed because of his work shall be repaired, required by windplanting, sod or site pavfng to the proper level of the permanent grades, free from deleterious material weed seeds, clay the entire construction progress. Observation visits to the replaced, or cleaned by him at his expense. conditions that bear on present coverage. the Contract(x; as part of work under this contract, bails or rock with 95X minimum passing a No. 4 site by the Landscape Architect or his consultants shall not include inspection of the above items. F. REWEW OF DRAWNGS: It Is the Contractor's E. SPRINKLER HEAD INSTALLATION: shall make all adftistments without extra cost to the Owner, including the complete restoration of aff sieve and 10 maximum passing a No. 100 sieve. responsibility to review irrigation drawings and note damaged planting, paving or other improvements of any 5. Peat Moss - shall be a commercial, baled Z SURVEYS, PERMITS, REGULATIONS.- The owner shall furnish an any areas he believes additional heads or valves are 1. Shrubbery or ground cover spray heads adjacent kind Canadian sphognurn material, with ph of 4.5 to adequate survey of the property. The contractor shall obtain and pay for all permits and comply with all laws and required prior to submitting a bid. If no changes are submitted the Contractor Is responsible for full to curbs or walks shall be installed 6* away from the curb or walk and the nozzle shall be 6&1 C. RESPONSIBILITY: Should any operational difficulties 5.5 the moss shall be free of wood material and y minerals or foreign matter harmful to plant ordinances bearing on the operation or conduct of the work coverage of the sprinkler system and providing additional equipment as necessary of the Contractor's above finished grade, unless otherwise indicated in connection with the sprinkler system develop within the specifted guarantee period which Is in the opinion life. 'Sunshine'" brand or equal. as drawn and specified. If the contractor observes that a variance exists therewith he shall promptly notify the expense. of the Landscape Architect due to inferior material B. TOPSOIL: owner * S representative in writing, and any necessary changes shall be adjusted as provided in the contract for changes G. GOVERNING REGULATION.- All local, municipal and state 2. Shrubbery spray heads adjacent to buildings, fences, or similar structures shall be installed andlor workmanship, sold difficultles shall be immediately corrected by the Contractor to the 1. Topsoil shall consist of a fertile, Noble in th e work. laws, rules and regulations governing or relating to any portion of this work are hereby Incorporated into 600 away from the structure and the nozzle shall be 6" above flnished grade. Shrubbery spray satisfaction of the Landscape Architect at no additional cost to the Owner, including any and natural loom of uniform quality free from 8. PROTEC71ON OF MRK, PROPERTY AND PERSON: The contractor and made a part of these speciftcattons, and their heads not near paving or structures shall be set all other damage caused by such defects. subsoil, hard clods, stiff clay, hard pan, sods, partially disintegrated debris, or any shall adequately protect the work adjacent property and the provisions shall be carried out by the sprinkler con tractor. 6" above Anish grade, unless other wise indicated D. INSTRUCTION: After the system has been completed and other undesirable material. public, and shall be responsible for any damage or injury due to his act. the connections made, the Contractor shall instruct 2. Topsoil shall not contain obnoxious weeds, such H. DIAGRAMMA71C DESIGN: This design Is diagrammatic. All pipe, valves, etc. shown within paved areas are 3. All sprinkler heads are to have swing joints as detailed. the Owner or his representative, in the operation and maintenance of the system. as morning glory, spore, oxtails, spurge, annual 9. CHANGES W THE WORK: The owner may order changes in the work. The contract sum being adjusted accordIngly. All for design clarification only and shall be Installed poa, nut gross or bermuda gross. In no case shall there be more than 5Z by volume of the such orders and adjustments plus claims by the contractor in planter areas where possible. Never install backflow preventers in town areas, always in shrub 4. Install sprinkler heads per details. E. TEMPORARY REPAIRS.- The Owner reserves the right to make temporary repairs as necessary to keep the follo win g: for extras must be made before executing the work involved areas. F. SPRINKLER HEAD ADJUSTMENTS: sprinkler system equipment in operating condition. stones smaller than one inch 10. PROVISIONS FOR EXTRAS.- No new work of any kind shall be considered an extra unless a separate estimate is given for 1. INSTALLATION.- All irrigation materials shall be 1. The irrigation Contractor shall flush and adjust The exercise of this right by the Owner shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibititles under * coarse sand * small clay lumps sold work before it Is commenced and until some is approved installed in accordance with the techniques and all sprinkler heads for optimum performance and the terms of the guarantee as herein specified by the owner, and then not unless the owner first so ordered in writing and the particular extra work Is specified in speciflcottons set forth by each respective manufacturer. All pertinent descriptive literature to prevent over spray onto walks and buildings as much as possible. This shall include selecting 3. Size - the size of the plants will correspond with that normally expected for species and writing and the cost agreed upon between the owner and the Issued by these manufacturers becomes part of these speciflcations after having been approved by the the best degree of arc to fit existing site situations. variety of commercially available nursery stock, contractor. Except for extra work ordered by the owner according to unit prices which have been bid, any extra work Owner�4 authorized representative. Such installation PLAN 77NG SPECIFICA TIONS or as measured before pruning with the branches in normal position, shall have normally well perform" not authorized (is provided above, will not and practices shall be followed only if the directions of the irrigation drawings and specifications do not G. CLOSING IN UNINSPECTED WORK.- I. SCOPE OF MRK: developed branch systems, and vigorous and cannot be paid for by the ownen thoroughly and completely order the methods or The Contractor shall not allow or cause any of his fibrous root systems which are not root or pot bound All inspection certificates required by 11. SUBSTITUTIONS.- AM materials shall be specifled unless the techniques to be followed Install all equIpment and work to be covered or enclosed until it has been A. Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary law shall accompany each shipment and be contractor con establish the fact that they are unavailable, materials as shown in details. inspected, tested and approved by an authorized to provide and install plant materials as shown on the delivered to the Owner. and substitutions are approved in writing by the Landscape representative of the Owner. Should any of his work drawings or as specified herein. Architect. J. S17E PROBLEMS: The irrigation Contractor shall not willfully install the sprinkler system as Indicated on be enclosed or covered before such inspection and test, he shall uncover the work at his own expense and 6. Work included in this Sectlon-(items included but not 4. The caliper of all trees shall be measured 41' above the surface of the ground 12. CORREC71ON OF VWRK.- The contractor shall re -execute any drawings when it Is obvious in the fleld that there differences, after it has been Inspected, tested, and approved, limited to): work that fails to conform to the requirements of the contract and shall remedy defects due to faulty materials or are unknown obstructions, grade andlor discrepancies In the area dimensions until such shall make all repairs with like materials necessary to restore all his work and that of other Contractors 1. Grade, including mounding, molding and shaping 5. Mere caliper or other dimensions of any plant materials are omitted from the plant list it workmanship upon written notice from the project manager for conditions are brought to the attention of the to its original condition surfaces of all planting areas as indicated shall be understood that these plant materials a period of ninety (90) days from date of completion of the Landscape Architect. including the removal of existing vegetation shall be normal stock for typie listed contract. The irrigation system shall carry a one year unless otherwise specifled. guarantee. The paragraph applies to the work of subcontractors as well as employees of the contractor. Ill. MATERIALS: H. BACK FILLING 2. Prepare and till soft in planting areas 6. Plant material shall be symmetrical typical for variety and species and shall conform to A. Sprinkler materials and equipment shall be of type, 1. Back fill shall not be placed until the installed including furnish of all sod amendments as measurements specified in the plant list. 13. LANDSCAPE COORDINATORS STATUS.- The landscape coordinator size and location as noted and indicated on the sprinkler system has been inspected and approved specifled acts as the authorized representative of the owner in conJunction with the project manager, and has the authority drawings. Unless permission to change Is granted from the Landscape Architect or Owner's Representative, by the Owners representative. 3. FurnIsh and plant off pliant materials as Z Quantities shown on the coil outs on the Planting Plan are for the convenience of the to accept of reject materials or workmanship and to make material are to be new and In perfect condition. No 2. Trenches shall be back filled with a minimum of indicated by the drawings and speciflcations. Contractor only. Quantities drawn on the plan minor changes in work not involving extra cost. He will deviations from the specifications shall be allowed. 4" of rine granular materials to protect, the (whether by circles or dots) ore the final also interpret the meaning of the contract documents and may The decision of the Landscape Architect shall be final pipe from the clods of rocks the remaining 4. Perform all pruning as required authority and shall be furnished and installed stop the work if necessary to insure its proper execution. in the determination of the quality of materials. excavated dk-t con be used as backfill. The as dra wn. Contractor shall not place detrimental subsoil 5. Stake and tie all plant material as specifed 14. CLARIFICA77ON OF DRAMNGS BEFORE BIDDING: After reviewing 9. EQUIPMENT TO BE FURNISHED: in the top 6' of backrill. 6. Provide for the maintenance of the planting 8. Rejection or Substitution - all plants not the drawings thoroughly it Is the contractors responsibility to clarify with the Landscape Architect or owners 1. Supply as a part of this contract the following 3. If settlement occurs and adjustments in p1pes, until acceptance of the job by the Landscape conforming to the requirements herein speciffed, shall be considered defective, and such plants, representative, any questions the contractor may have tools: valves, sprinkler heads or sod are necessary to Architect. whether in place or not, shall be marked as regarding the method of construction, quantities, or quality of materials indicated or called out. If the contractor Two (2) sets of special tools required for bring the system to proper working order, the Contractor shall as a part of the work under Z Dispose of all debris and surplus materials. rejected and immediately removed from the site of the work and replaced with new plants at the connot.contact the Landscape Architect or owner�i!s removing, disassembling and adjusting each too of sprinkler and valve supplied on this contract make all the necessary ad)ustment without extra cost to the Owner. 8. Clean up Contractor's expense. The plants shall be of the representative, the contractor must qualify his bid or this project. species, variety, size and condition specifled accept the interpretation of the Landscape Architect or ownWs representative on the questionable areas as they 1. AUTOMA77C CONTROLLER AND VALVES. 9. Guarantee on the drawings. Under no condition will there be any substitution of plants or sizes for those develop during construction. Two (2) rive foot valve keys for operation of gate valves. 1. A 120 volt electrical power outlet to the 10. Maintenance listed on the accompany1hg plans, except with 15. SAMPLES: The Landscape Architect reserves the right to take and analyze samples of materials for conformity to Two (2) keys for each automatic controller. controller shall be provided by others. The irrigation Contractor shall be responsible for It. VERIFICATION OF SITE CONDITIONS.- the expressed consent of the Owner. 0. SEED MATERIALS: specifications at any time. The contractor shall furnish samples upon request by the Landscape Architect. Rejected Four (4) quick coupler keys and matching hose making the hookup from the outlet to the controller. A. EXCAVATION.- The Contractor shall verify exact 1. Seed shall be clean, fresh, new crop seed and material shall be immediately removed from the site and replaced at contractors expense. The cost of testing swivels for each type of quick coupling valve installed. 2. AM wire from the controller to electric control locations of all existing subsurface utilities mechanical and electrical prior to excavation. Any shall be the mixture as noted in the General Notes on the Planting Plan. materials not meeting specifIcations shall be paid for by valves shall be solid copper U F J 14-600 volt utilities A.C., paying, concrete work etc., destroyed the contractor. 2. Turn over the required equipment to the Owner at direct burfol. Use white wire for common, blue or damaged by any work under this contract shall be 2. Seed shall be mixed by a dealer and furnished the conclusion of the project, prior to final for lawn systems, black for shrub systems and repaired or replaced at the Contractor"s expense. with the dealer's guaranteed statement of 16. PRE-CONS7RUC710N CONFERENCE: Schedule a pre -construction meeting with the Landscape Architect at least 7 days before inspection. red for irrometer common control wire. Install in common trench with main line pipe where S. SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE OR SOIL CONDITIONS.- Should sub- composition and percentage of purity which shall be furnished to the Landscape Architect. beginning work. The purpose of this conference 1.9 to review possible. Provide minimum 18" cover. surface drainage or soil conditions be encountered any questions the contractor may have regarding the work administrative procedures during constructions and project IV. INSTALLATION: 3. Wire connections shall be made with "Scotch -Lok' which would be detrimental to growth or survival of plant material, the Contractor shall notify the E. STAKES: All stakes shall be as per details. work schedule. A. EXCA VA 770N.- wire connector sealing packs 13576 or Spears Landscape Architect in writing stating the conditions 'Ort -splice""' with sealant DS 300. and submitting a proposal covering cost of correction I V. OBSTRUC77ON BELOW GROUND I Z COMPLETION: Completion is dertned as being when all conditions of the contract have been accomplished. 1. The Contractor shall verify exact locations of all existing subsurface utilities (any 4. There shall be a control wire from each control if the Contractor fails to notify the Landscape Architect of such conditions he shall be responsible A. CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY- The Contractor is Speciflcaffy when all items ore installed, the areas cleaned mechanical and electrical) prior to excavation. valve running to the controller, and each for plant material under the guarantee clause of the responsible for verifying the location of all utility and the maintenance period satisfactorily completed, and hen Any utilities, A.C. pavfng, concrete worketc., control valve shall be connected to the common speciflcation. lines and other underground obstructions so that all specidl tools and equipment, instructions, written destroyed or damaged by any work under this ground proper precautions may be taken not to disturb or ALL LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE PER guarantees, as -built plans, lien releases and any items contract shall be repaired or replaced at the C. DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions are approximate. damage such improvements. In the event of a conflict STANDARD LANDSCAPE SPECIFICA71ONS MANUAL required by the contract documents have been property Contractor's expense. 5. All electrical work shall comply with applicable Before proceeding with any work, the Contractor shall between such lines and plant locations, the Contractor FOR S7REETSCAPES AND PARKS, OCT. 1999. executed and delivered to the owner. codes. corefull check and verify all dimensions and y shall promptly notify the Landscape Architect, who 2. Trenches for pipe shall be cut to required grade quantities and shall immediately inform the Landscape shall arrange for the relocation of one or the other. The Landscape Architect shall have full authority to accept line at a true gradient to provide uniform 6. Install all valves per details. Architect of any discrepancy between the information Failing to follow this procedure, the Contractor shall or reject the contract items and will promptly notify the support for the full length of pipe. on the drawings and actual conditions refraining from at his own expense make any and all repairs for owner of completion. doing any work in sold areas until given approval to damages resulting from his work. 3. Depth of trenches shall be sufficient to provide do so by the Landscape Architect. 18. GUARANTEE: In addition to specified guarantees provided for a minimum cover above the top of the pipe as in the separate sections of the specifications, the noted on the drawings. contractor shall guarantee in writing ofl workmanship and materials to be free from defect for a period of one year from the date of acceptance of the work by the owner without additional cost to the owner.