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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4236-23GENERAL CONDITIONS IRRIGATION 1 . GENERAL- 1, GENERAL - i - tte labeled in accordance with- the California State Agricultural Code a --.id is equal to or bett r - A� n. e terms and definitions stated in these General Condil,ions shall aPDJ-1V to all' sections of the A� 'rr,-.e Contractor shall refer to the General and Special Conditions which fonri an integral part Otherwise dama,,--. ged in transit or storage will not be accepted. Substitute seed species for SpecifiCations as if set forth fully therein hydroseed shall be made only witb approval of Landscape Architect. of this Specification. The Contractor shall place order for seed -from a Distributor as soon as possible to avoid B, The Plans and Specifications with ainy Addenda are corn,plernentary. T'he indications on- the I B. When not otherwise specified, workmanship and material shall conform to thie local code -1 . 4�) Binding agent shall be Ecology Controls "M -Binder", Or approved equal. drawingors or the requirements of the Specifications sh-a-111 be as bindin as though shown and/or 9 Seedj&ix (If Applicable) � I I � � having iufisdiction. j SEE PLANTING PLANS � i I 3 � � I � i � i � required by both. A. I -Sc-h-e-da-11-i-n-9 i j I Planting shall. not cowsneence until completion of all cornsnetion work. I , grading, soil C� The Contractor shall apply for all necessary per-muts and pay for same. C� All parts of the work specified 1 -herein andlor indicated on the Plans may be completed by plant locations has been given by the Landscape Architect. I ! i B. separate contractors and it shall be the responsibifi-ty of each contractor to deter-in-ine the eff, ect 11 I I 1.1 Cultivate afl areas to be vlanted and incorporate soil amendments to, a uniform- depth of I I . � - of di-eir work upon the woric of others. 1 2. SCOPE OF WORK Y-) At time of planting,, all areas to be planted or seeded shall. be free of stones, stuntips, " C� I n Lj. The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with all appliCable building regulation's A� The woelc consists of. fdmishing labor, tools, machinery, inaterials, and prockesses required W i I trom all wire, plaster, or similar objects that would be a hinderance to planting or � and ordinances evern though such requirernents- are rot specifi-cally mentioned herein. Any I I maintenancle. complete the Sprinkler IrDilgation System describedherehn and shown on the Plans. 3.) Weed Control (Hydroseed Areas OT ' -------_---- e -d------ ilyj: Prier to arly planting or application of work in conflict with such requirements shall be brought to the attent-ion of the Owne.- by the hydroseed, contractor Mhall irrigatte areas to receive hydrose� dhoroughtly for two - � weeks. Upon gernninarion of weed seed, spray areas with approved syste-mil-I weed 1-killear. rac tor shall riot proceed with such work without -91--thee writter. approval & The intent of the Plans and Specifications is to indicate and speCify a complete Sprinkler pre -irrigation period, and follow with a second application of spray and subsequent of the Owner. I a System, installed and ready for use without further cost in labor or materials to the Owner. I Contractor shall wait a period of two weeks (or as per. manufacturer's The City of Fontana standard landsekoe speCifications manual for reco--trinwndations) following last application of weed -kill' er, at whicin time the I hydro -mulch s1rall, be applied, the Streetscanes shall become part of these written specifications. C� Any item shown in the Speciffications and riot oin the Plans or on the Plans and not on the 2� DEFINITHONS ' equalely spaced within the designated area. Where plant material is shown in a Ioo�e" patutern, � - Specifications shall be considered to appear ir, both, except any item or material shown lin th.e. the Contractor shiall spacce the material as shown on Plans or as directed by the iandszape _-- - - -11 � - - - - Architect. Groundcover material shaill be triangularly spaced- per dinniensio.n.sinencated on . Specifications which is obvious.' ty not intended to complete the Installation. Plans. A� Co_ntractor shall mean the bidder performing work- dirmIctly for the Owner. Co,"Itractor agrees ,-- Plaw., Pits Plant pits shall be dug with 'level bottoms with widths and depthis twice the diarneter of root that he is fully responsible to the Owner for the acts or omissions of his Subcontractors, D� a L I - fn the event of "conflia between the Plans and Spec-ficati on, the Landscape Architec t or his RanoyiAL.,Erom _Contdiners Nothinor contained in the General Contract shall create any contractual reladon between the '-' All canned stock 7gallon size and under shall be vertically cut on t-wo oppossite sides with representative slha'l be consulted. approved instrument for dhe purpose. Fifteen ggallon size- containers shall tic- cut on fom Owner and SubContractor. opposite sides. F. -H-And-fin-9 3. RESPONSIBULITY B. Owner's Renresentative shall mean the Job superintendent or other person of responsibility I G. -Se Att i -r-- 9 , - employed by the Owner. A. The Contractor shall be responsible for all work- to be performed under this cop -tract, No H. aa-CM111 -Mix I I Sub -Contractor shall relieve the Contra-c1tor of his liability to complete Che work shown on the L r, Work shall m- ean all labor, materials, equip-ment, services.. permits and licenses, -necessary to- ,-. Plans and indicated in the Specifications. furnish and/or install, in place. a-11 materials, equipment and/or appliances specified in any one � - immediawely after planting. On slopes, shrubs and trees sha-11 be basi-ned with- a berm on znl section ancLior shown on the plane. B. Iffie Contract,or shall at all thn-es protect his work from darnage and theft and replace all Stake all tree-. as shown in Details. Drive stake into firm soil next ,U0 root ball on windward � 5 -1, damaged or stolen parts at his expense until the work is accepted Jim writing by the Owner. D. Furnish shall mean. to purchase and deliver as directed by the Owner, all material, equip-ment, K� Rt-e�Qu- �ina I I � 11 2 - � 11- - or appliances specified in- any one section and/or shown on flie plans. ir, "O. I The Contractor shall protect Lie Owner's property from injury or loss. All da -mage to %existing be encased in new rabber hose where it cornes in contact with tree. L property (buildings., utilities, etc.) ex plant-ing (trees, shrubs, lawns or ground coverls) caused ' L Install shall. rnean all labor, materials, equi ment, and services necessary to set lin place, P by the Contractor djuring, his operation or as a result of the malfunction of i ralled work ins - I'll - connect, hook up and/or 'make ready for operation- all u-naterials, equipment and/or appliances. - , � � during the guarantee period shall be repaired at t1h-e Contractors expe-rise. 3. -CHAN(GES D� The Contractor shall carefully note all finish grades before cormuriencing work. Any finnish 2.) The ground surface shall be hispected by the Landscape Architect prior to seeding to I grade changed during the course of his work shall be restored to the original contours. , - - - - " The Oivne.r rnky makle changes, alterations, modificetions, and/or corrections to the contract 3.) EquipmtnLAnd � MCC -Appliggiffl: Hydraulic equip nt used for the application of slurry . documents before the execution of the Contract and such shall be nnade in the form of Addendum, - - - - - suspend and homogeneously nnix the above slurry, Distribution lines, sh�dllbelarge . issuedin writing to all bidders. All such Addenda shall becorne a part of the Specifications and/or 4� DON OF PROJECT DRAWINGS AND SITE . EXAMINA' - ground. The pump shall be capable of exertingat least 1150 psi at the nozzle or sufficient Plans as if originally included herein. All oral instructions, interpretations and/or modifications, if additional pressure for proper coverage. The slurry tank shall have a minimum capacity mounted on a traveling, unit which will place, the slurry tank any, shall -n-ot b�-- recognized and shall not be includedi in any Contract. Prwr to submAssion of his bid, the Cop -tractor sibiall exam ine dhe site, the Complete Plans of the jr, oject � 11 , 11 - - - - - unnorm ditstribution and the Specifications for sarne, in auddition to thePlans and Specifications for the. Sprinkle.- Irrigation -With the engine at half dirottle, water shall be added ,to the tan1c. V-,T,en the water level � � After execution of the Contract, the Owner �-.nay make revisions to the drawin s, Plains, or I 9 -oortion of the week. . - , � -- specification by issuance of a Change Order signed by an authorized agent of the Owner, which shall � I � � : I I by wood pulp mullch, The wood pulp irniulch shall only be added to the rnixture after the I I . i � becorne a part. of the original Contract. I opened to full s -peed when the tank is h-Af filled with water. All the wood pulp mulch 1 Y : shall be added by the tiale the tank Is two -third to three-fourffis full. Spra ing shall - Y 5. SUBMISSI(D'N FOR APPROVAL I I i i i' 4.) ApWI-icetion: The operator shall spray with a unifformn, visible coat by using the green A. I TI he Contractor shall fumish the articles, equipment, materials or proCesses specified by narree 4. LOB _F11LE F i i I � i in the Plans and Specifications. No substiaution will be allowed without prior written approval i I i : i 5.) lime _Li-niil,: All slurry mixture which has not been applied to the Slopes within four � t I by the Owner. I Tl,.e Owner!elhall furnish the ConLractor with -the required number sets of all Plans, Specifications, 1 i I 6.) )Ya,tevina shall be as follows: I I I revisions ordered by the Owner, and I.Mange Orders. Tbe Contractor will furnish his contract, any 1W I & TI be Contractor shall submit with dhe mr. aterial list, catalog, data, and full descripfix,re literature Z:) 1 shop drawings required and a woric sheet on whichhe will, note any deviation prom the Contract not I I wherever possible. I � I offierwise covered. The Contractor shaft keep a field set of Plans upon which deviations are noted, I � � conditions inay require, to. keep the soll wet above, around and below the root � j I . wo&- sheet, shop drawings and miscellance-ous docunnents perument to the work in a "Job File' on the C. Equiprne-nt or materials installed or fdnished wit'hout the prior approval of the Owner may be � job at all times. rejected and the Contractor required to rernove such materials from the site at his own expense. I � D. Manufacturer's warranties shiall not relieve. the Contractor of his liability under the guarantee. 5� GUARANTEE Such warranty sh-all only supplement the guarantee. TTie Contractor shall, by execution of tEis Contract, and upon con- w.1letion of the entire work .- C. Materials shall be of fhe best quality obtainable and shall - mply strictly with the Plans and Specificetions. y Co %, j described in the Contract, guarantee that all work per -formed or rnaterial and equipment supplied is full, guaranteed for a period of one year fromn thhe date of acceptance 0.11PIless specifically stated otherwise in these Specifications or the Agreement ). and that during, said one year period, all Z:� 6. MATERIALS delfective workmanihip and/or r-naterials shall be repaired arid/or replaced, in-cluding any work of others which has been darmaged t�y such repair and/or re,placerr&-t-it at' no additionall cost to the Owner. � A� :S- Mte e �IP � � Steel. pipe and steell -f-ittings where indii-Cated on the Drawi-nqs or specified shall be A.S.A. - Schedule 40 galvanized mild steel screwred pipe, B. BmaEiM SPECIAL CONDITIONS -, 'pe I -i Bras.s., shall be heavy wall type- with thread complying to A,S.A. sNie-c-ifficedons. ,/ pi s - 1� a PRO I I N.S.-F WORK AND PR, IECIIQ Q QPERTY , I . "2 ) Fittings shall! be case brass or case h-ronze threadec, jjcnint and shall cor-n-ply wituh A.S.A. specifications, Thwead on pirpe and fittiniggs shall be tkner, type. ' The Contractor shall protest adiacewt private or public, prnoperqtr as provided by law. A. � r� �11 PlasfiLRiwe & The Coretractor shall protect all existing %vodk and landscaping from any da-magre resulting . - 4n _ from his opeTations ,'ho his Subcontractors. Anv - dama be by dhe � - I ic ii A Chloride (PVC' Ty , -- 1 1.) Plastic pip-, sinall be extruded from 100% Virgin Polywn - I ) pf , or , t se of I r- shall - stach n�paired - A - Grade I I (Class 1.220) as nianuffactureed by Lasco llndust�ies, Bal&wlin, Pacific Western, Con -tractor to a condition eytial 'to that existing at time of coirrh-wincing work, as directed by the- Johns -Manville or equal. Owner. 1 2.' X11plas,ticp- shall ,bel-lontinuous-lvar.dperrr-.-ane.-itivr.-Iarkedwit'�i'd,.efo'll,.owi.-ig ) I 1pe �/ - information: Mattrufacturer's naine, nor-runal pipe size, PVC 1220, SOR (Standard 2. UM11T 3 OF INSURANCE Dimension Ratio, o. thme - epressu-reratin,,�-,inP.'5.1.),N.S.F.(--NTat--;or.aI SardtWtion Insurance coveragge shall not be less than t1he folllowin,gr: foundation). A, Workmen' s Corn.pe-insation Statutory - 3j The rnanuf�cturer shall also mark- the daw of extrusion on the pi -pe, This dating B � Public Liability- 5 1,OCQ,000 extrusion stiall be done in conjunction with records to be held by the manufacturer for ' C. Automobile (Owned & non -owned): $1,01X1,000 two years, covering quality control, test, rww inaterial batch number, and othier inform. ation deerned necessary by dhe manufacturer. 3� HOL Q HA WLESS C 4-' All olastic o e to be installed on the -no-n-oressure side of the valves shall be PVC ) � � ip - '1220, SOR 21 or 200 PSL and Sch. 40 as shown on the Plans, All Pipe to be installed or. All wofk done on the prernises, or in connection with the execution of this Contract, shall be at the pressure side of valves shall be PVC 1220, SOR 11.5 or 315 P -SI, Sch. 40, and Class 200 PVC "ring-tite"'as sl.�own (see legend). Contractor's ritsk and the Contractor shalul assurne any- and all liability and will hold- harn-fless the Owner . - � andlor any other person, firm, corporation or organization for whom- such contract, w(rjk is being performed, their aggents or employees, or otherwise. _ - 5.) Plastic fittings shall be PVC I I � IPS, Schedule 40, N.S.F. and Schedule 30 threaded fittinzs as shown -in the details and as mwnufactured by Sloane Manufactiaring Co., for equal Solvent is to bi-, rer pipe rnanufacturer's recorarnendations. 4. OWNER'S STA I Q �! -S - I A� The fOwneir shall have authon-ity to stop the work w1henever such stoppage may be necessary in , � D. Automatic Conwo-Iler his reaso-nable opinion to insure proper eixecation of the Contract. Controllers shall! be as indicated on the Plans. Controllers shall be instd.1led as per manufacturers specifications. Provide two (2) keys minir-riurr. to Owner. " 13� The Owner shall be the interoreter of the conditions of the Contract arid judgge of its Performance. Hle shall use h& Dowers under the contract to enforce its faithful performanicce by E. Mime the Contractor. Ad! wire shaPI be UJIF approved direct burial wire. Connections on .241 volt wirte shall be made 5. LAWS AND REQUILATIOtC. S by Scotchlock Connector Sealing Pack #3577 as manufactured by the 3M Coni-paIrly, or approved equal, I 10 volt or higher voltage line connections shall be Made. by clani� and The Contractor sha-1111 .secure All permits., fees, licenses, post all notices, comply wifn all loc�Cl laws, waterproo-fr&I with 3M Company Scotcheast splicing k -Its or equal. ordinances, and regulations periaining to his work as reo . I , � ,,uired- by all goveming boards, jurisdictions, I an.d/or agencies. The Contractor willi pay for all pernnits unless specifically providedfor otherwise by � the Owner, F� Valy.- Boxes Valve boxes shall be- pla,stic (Arnetek, or equal) or as per Detail. Box fidus --hall bee marked 6- � (MINT. IR ACTOR' &RESPONS-151ILMES "R.C.V," or"ir-rig"as required. Provide two- (2) kevs each -for lockable boxes to Owner. Z� -1 J W T I I he Contractor shall secure all permits, fees, licenses, post all notices, corn -,ply with all loca! laws, & Backflow Ereyentors ordinances. and regulations pertaining to �ds work as required by afli goveming boards, Jun-' sdictions, I . tt� - j , I - and/or agencies. The Contractor will pay for all pertnits unless specifically provided J. -or otherwise by Back! - � �- 'low Dreventers to be as indicated on the Plans, and shall be installed to meet Yll codes t1he Owner. and applicable reaulations. 7 5� AS BUILTS 7. INSTALLATI JON . The Contractor shall -keep a field set of Plans upon which all. deviations Lronn the Plans are nioted. These, A� Site CoE.ditians "As -Built" Plans shall be readily availablefor inspection at all tirnes, and shall itid-ficate all additions or deletions accurate . Upon completion of the project, the Contractor shall submit these 1.) All scaled dinnensions are approximate. The Contractor shall check and verify -all I "As-builts" to the Owner. dimensions on the site prior to proceeding with. woek under ffiis Contract, Z!� 2.1 Extrer-rie care shall be exercised in excavatinc- and w0flKing near eXisting utilities. / L -- 8. HIDDEN OBSTACQU Contractor shall be responsible for dar-nage to any ut-ilities. Prior to any excavation, fine Contractor shall locate all cables, conduits, sewers, se " tanks amd such PY-11c . 3.) Should utilities not located or rr.afked be found during e.-cavation, the Contractor shall odher utillitri-s as are commonly encountered underground and he shall take proper precaution not to damage or disturb such i-m-provernents. If a conflict emsts between such obstacles and -the i ' prorn fly notify the Owner and shall discontinue with work inthe area except necessary � --p � proposedl work, he shall promptly notify the Owners representative who will arran.ge -for relocation, Contractor ernergeney work to repair or prevent dam. age until instructions are received from the �, - will proceed in tl-j,e sarne manner if rock layers or any other condlition encountered underground r-n-ake Owner. chan,3,r,es advisable. 4.) Failure to notify the Owner of discovery of such utilities or dannage thereto will result in the Contractor being, liable for any and all dar-nage caused to the utilities ass a result of his actions. 9 � LANDSCAPE: ARCHITECT'S FUNC -11QN B, "Water -Supply TIM Landscape Archfitect shall perforin general field observation of work as Letated to in oil . -1-- I the Contractor shall connect to the water sources as indicated on the Plans. of Con--gact - DocuW&nts when- specifically contracted to do so by Lie Owner. He is the agent or the �_ Owner to the extent provided in the Specificad-ons. and wher. in special instances he is authorized by C. WoLkamariLhi an I Proc � p�� ure the Owner to act as interpreter of the conditions of the Contract and as judge of its per -for in.ance. The Landscape -Architect does riot assurne responsibifity for the quality of work or proper performance of The routting oil' the pressure supply Ifines as indicated on the Plans is diagrarrinattic. Tl -.e 'I the Contractor. Contractor shall install linres in such manner as to conform with the Details without off -setting the va-dous assemolies from the presswrt supply line. 10� LFINIAL INSPEC-1-10NI D. -AS-s-e-r-'-1-b-1-ie,-s No multiple assemblies s1hall be installed on plastic lines. Each asse nib -1y shall be provided Upor. completion of work, Contractor shall notify the 11 .andscape Architect, who then will arrange I - wl ith its own outlet lirte. . with the Owner for final inspection. Any vanance or ornission shall be noted at this thnne, and t -he Contractor shall stipulate when and how he will rectify said variance. When these corrections, iffany, E� Ue-tail DI-aw-fing-s have been carded out and the areas work cleaned, the job shall be considered completed and the General. Contract executed. All asserriblies specified herein shall be instal' I -ed in accordance with f -he respective De, all. In 1 � it is the Landscape Contractor's responsibility to contact, the Enginee-eving Division's Landscape the absence of Detail Drawings or Specifications pertairting to flne specific items required to � 111 Inspector 48 homrs prior to ,desired inspection of an jftenq at (909'� 150-762 I or 350-7684. - complete the work-, the Contractor shall perfonn such work in accordance with the best 'I standard practice and to the satisfaction of ene Owner. 2. Prior to release of utillities or --maintenanice, period corrurn-enceemnent the following inspection are required: -Pre Construction Meeting -inspection of i-mgation systern in open trench condition (prior to backfill). Mainline pressure Itest @ 4 - 150 p.s.i. for a three (3) hour continuous period. -1-rrigation coverage test including initial and finnal tests. Z!, I � i -Finish grade prior to planting. - -Plant material prior to plwntting and soil preparation. -Plati-ting, in-cludings,treet trees. Contact �he Parks Planning & Landsckpe Devve-Jopment SeCtion, Engineering Division, for species and final locations. -Compliance with- approved plants. -Final Inspection. 3. The Owner's representative & Iandiscape contractor shall be present at each inspection. I 7. jNSTALLA-1 1. - �-MN (Continued) R LineC-1--m-nee All sprinklers lines shall have a ryfinimum clearance of 6"" from each other. G. Electrical I -1be Contractor shall! be responsible for malldrig electrical connections to the automatic controller and wire circuits from. remote control valves to conrollers. All wiring sha-11 be . routed as shown on Plans. All electrical work shall be in accordance wifn all] !JoCal and/or county ordinances. Wire sizes to be- as per manufacturer's specifications. I K Eauiprinent To Be Fumished 1.) Tbe Contractor shall provide as part of this Contract two sets of sprinkler wrenches fo.- ad�justing, cleaning or disassembling, - h type of sprinkler. Two each of any special tl� _ eac I . toolms required for any other equip-mient shall also be furnished, I1�1 IS I .) Two ser,dc --manual ffor all equip-ment used shall be furnished to the Owner. Martuals may be 'loose leaf and should show drawings or exploded views of equipnment and catalog number and prices. Z� 8. EXCAVATION k Trenches In General 'I �-, 1- -5111 have the continuous support -of the ditch I ) Trenches shgd! be dug straight and pipe sha I bottom- arid shall. be laid to an even grade. Trenching excavation shall follow the layout Indicated on the -Plans wnd shall be of sufficient width to allow "snaking" of pipe in trench with pipe levij- up. � 2.) X11 pressure supply lines shall have depth of 18 inches mirlimum or as shown in the Details and called for in Drawing notes. 3) All non -pressure lines sliall have a depthl of 12 inches mininnum or as sil-lown in the Details and called for in Drawing notes. 4.) All- lines shall have a nainimum clearance of six (6) inches from each other and from , li-n-es of other trades. & Backfill L) Backfill for trenching sh-all be compacted to dry density equal to the adjacent Z:� j undisturbed soil and shall conform to the adjacent. grades without dips, sunken areas, humps, or olt-her irregularities. Initial backfill on all lines shall be of a fine granular ' I matenial w1th no forei n matter laroer than one-half (1/2) inch in size. I 9 Z�l , - 1 2) If, in the Opinion of the Owner, the excavated material is not safisfactory for use as Ibackfill, the Contractor shall dispose of this unsatisfactory material. 8. TES -11-5 A� Pressure Test I �` All, pressure 11-ines shall be Itested under hydrostatic preSSUr of 150 lbs. per square inch, ) I e and proven watertighit. Contractor shall supply all equipr-nent necessary for testing. I I 1 2) Pressure shall be sustained i-ri the fines for not less than four hours. If leaks develop, the I joints shall be replaced and the test repeated until fhe entire s stem is proven waterti ht, I Y ig i3) Tessz shall be observed and approved by the Owner prior to backfill. � ! 1 4�) Upon corn-oletion of each phase of the work, the Contractor shall Check and adjust each I - I sprinlKler head to r-neet the site requirements. I I � i I B. ln���� ! i i i : I.-- Prior to com.-niencing w0rk the Contractor shall a.-Tange a mee-tinor with. -the Owner at ! ) Z-1 i -1 "' i e io s r - ired an 4 the I wLfich firne the ConLractor will be informed of specific insp a nn equ. P id, L � - i i meth-od of calling .-'or such inspections as the individual work is completed. E � i I i I - i I � 2 rn I ,) In -no event shall the Contractor cover up or otherwise remove fro view any work � I I undler tWis Contract without prior approvall of file Owner. Any work covered prior to I i ; - � ; Inspection may be opened to vYew by the Contri actor at -his expense. � I I � i ! I t � � 3 i 1) Tliroughout the project. the Contractor s -hall transfer all informnati n negrarding irrigation ! I ­ . . - -0 - g - I dirnensions incl r_1 - -- - 'As I i uding depth of all buried pipe, location of valves, et%.,,, to the ' -Buflf � � 1 P11 -arts. i I I -- A �� arantee I t- Qu I i � �, I be entire sprinkler system shall be guararrteed by the Contractor as to material and � I ) i i worikinanship, including settling of backfilled areas below grade, for a period of one (1) i X� ! year fe-110wing the date of finral accewtance of the work. i � i � ! i 2) Should any operational difficulties in con-nection with flie sprinkler system develop ! - guarantee period, which in the opinion of the Owneir may be due L10, within the specified ,,, I inferior rna-terial and/or workmanship, said difficulties shall be immediately corrected ' i bv t1he Contractor to fhe satisfaction of the Dwner at no additional cost, I ! i i i D� Temporary R-e-In.airs i i ! ! T he Owner reseln-tes dhe right to ma-ke temporary repairs as necessary to keep the sprinkler systern I � i i Jie �-, i eq, i ,,Uiprnent in operating condition. The exerdise of this right by the Owner shal I riot reft ve the 'ontractor of � I I 1 -ds resporusibilitles winder the wirm of the guarmtece aS herein s-p-eciffied. I ! I I I I I I LANDSCAPING i i i 1. GENERAL I - I "Iffie general and Special Conditions of the Contract apply to the work of this section the sarne as Ithough written herein, � i I � I � 1 2. S(MBE OF WORK i ! A� Furnish all labor, nnaterials, and equiprnent to provide and inst-all. soh preparation, i headerboard, planting,, an-d/or related work as described herein or on the Plans. I I I i B= TI -he Contractor shalt a-dequaltely protect the work, adjacerij- property, and 1,111he public, arid shall � I I be responsible for any darn�ge, injury, 'loss due to his acts or neglect - t i i C� T1 the Contractor shall submit unit,- costs to the Owner for additions or deletions to the Contract i Drawings. I I I i 3. SA-MPu---5,-Trr---1z,T1z A�i,,,,Dilr-�4SPE-C�Tr-N�K , --,-� IA. T'he source of the plant material shall be furrAsheed if requested by the Owner or Landscape I Architect. & Any sampling, testing, or inspection costs off materials aree to be borne by the Contractor, and 1 copies of inspection certificates, required by law, shall be furnished to the Owner without charge. 4. MAJI'ERIALS A. BMWs Ll No-menclature: See list of plant materials on Planting Plan, I �, 2) Conditions: Plants shall be sy.rm-netrical, ty 'Cal for variety and species, sound, healthy, , P-,- - * . vi .Grorous, free frorn plant disease, insect pests or their eggs, e,xcessive abrasions, or other objectionable disfigurernents, and shall have healthy, Do Mn a' t systerns, ivell filling, I roo a their containers, but not to the point of being root bound. Tree manks shall be sturdly and Iwell hardened off. Plants shall not be pruned prior to delivery except as authorized by the Landscape -Architect. In no case shall trees be topped or pruned before delivery, Plants shall be gTown in nurseries which have been inspected by the State Departtruent I of Agriculture and have complied with its regulations, 3.) W-e-nitiflewdon: Plants shall -be of the variety and sizze shown ona the Pians, and shall conform to thle requirements herein, 0-ne of each bundle or lot- shall be tagged with plant name in accord with recom-wendations of" the A-trierican Association of Nurserymen. 4.) SubstLt_ufi!2na. Substitutions for the indicated plant materials will be permAitted, provided the substitute materials are approved in advance by the Landscape Architect, and the substitutions are made at no additional cost to the Owner except for the variations so authorized, all substitute plant materials shall conform to tile requirements of these specifice, ions. If accepted substitute materials are of 11-Pss value fhan those indicated or specified, the Contract price will be adjusted in- accordance with- the provisions of the Contract. 5 .j.) -P-lan-t-In-spection and eLwionr: Root condition of plants r -n -a- - be deterr-mined by ,the -t y Landscape Archlitect through the rennoval of earth from the roots of aitt 'least two (21 11 plants but. not more than (2) of the total number of species from each source. B. soiumiedm-ten-ts SEE PLANTING PLANS � MM I I " r. :H_ydamse-ned-ling L Jals (If Applicable" �- -,,,Maten- I I , -- I I L" Fertilizer shall be a --orn.-D-ercial grade uniforin in comiposition, dry and free flowing, of ) analysis as noted in specs, and particle size of not less than 2% t1hrough a number 48 m -e s h, Fertilizer shall be delivered to the site in the ori.431inal unopened coritainer, bearing the - T -1 f irer's guaranteed analysis. Any fertilizer that becornes caked or dia-m- a ro-annu , ac tL ged will -not be acceptable. 2.) IMulch material --;hall be clean, natural wood cellulose fiber. Natural wood cellulose fliber shall be processed in such a manner that it will contain -no growth or germination inh"--iting factors and shall" be dyed green to facilitate rneteriner of -matcrIals. It shall be jo I Z� manufactured in such a manner that after each addition and agitation in slurry tanks with fertilizer, seed, water, aml other approved additives-, the fibers in the material will . become uniforinly suspended to forrn a homoloreneous slurry; and that wher, i hydraulically sprayed, will uniformly cover the grownd with seed and mulch, and which . - after application, will allow the absorption of moisture and will allow rainfall to percolate to the underlying soil. I'D- I The Contractor shall utilize suppliers who are prepared to certify that laboratory and field testing of their product', has beep, accor-riplished, and that it nneets all of the foregoing requi-rernents based on testing. Welight specifications of this -iriaterial from suppliers-, and for at! applicWtions, shall refer only to air dry weight of 'the fiber material. Air dry weight is based on the normal weight standards of the Technical Association oil Z:) the Pulp and Paper Industry for wood cellulose and is considered equivalent to 10% , I moisture. Each packagge of the cellulose fiber shall be marked by the manufacturer to I show the air dry- weight content. - [ " 3j Seed used for any reasoris specified -in the Plans or listed in the Specifications sliall be ! � i labelled and shall be furnished in sealed standard containers with duplicate signed copies i ; ; I � of a statement from the vendor, certifying dhat each container of seed delivered is fully . I � � i - tte labeled in accordance with- the California State Agricultural Code a --.id is equal to or bett r - i o � � � th i 'an the requincments of these specifications. Sezd which has become wet, moldy, or 1.11 I I ! Otherwise dama,,--. ged in transit or storage will not be accepted. Substitute seed species for ! I I ! hydroseed shall be made only witb approval of Landscape Architect. t The Contractor shall place order for seed -from a Distributor as soon as possible to avoid t � � I i any delays in the project due to seed shortages- LSsol -1 . 4�) Binding agent shall be Ecology Controls "M -Binder", Or approved equal. D. Seedj&ix (If Applicable) � I I � � i I Ii3 1 2 0 F 23 1 1 1 SEE PLANTING PLANS � i I 3 � � I � i � i � i i I,- I 'J. INSTALLATI � - -QN I A. I -Sc-h-e-da-11-i-n-9 i j I Planting shall. not cowsneence until completion of all cornsnetion work. I , grading, soil preparation, and sprinkler installation. All Container stock shall be spotted on-site by the I Contractor per plans prior to planting. I'llant pits shall not be excavated un -til the approval of I plant locations has been given by the Landscape Architect. I ! i B. I I -SO-JI-Pr-e-P-araflon I i 11 I I 1.1 Cultivate afl areas to be vlanted and incorporate soil amendments to, a uniform- depth of I I . � - at least 6", and for Chis entire depth the soil shall he made loose and friable. - Y-) At time of planting,, all areas to be planted or seeded shall. be free of stones, stuntips, " C� I roots or other deleterious matter I" (one inch) in diarneter or larger and shall! be free � I -- I � - I trom all wire, plaster, or similar objects that would be a hinderance to planting or - I I maintenancle. 3.) Weed Control (Hydroseed Areas OT ' -------_---- e -d------ ilyj: Prier to arly planting or application of , - ,-- - - - I'll - - - - - - - - - - I -1 hydroseed, contractor Mhall irrigatte areas to receive hydrose� dhoroughtly for two - � weeks. Upon gernninarion of weed seed, spray areas with approved syste-mil-I weed 1-killear. After wee& have died, rernove andrepe-at proces-s; beginning with an additional I pre -irrigation period, and follow with a second application of spray and subsequent - weed removal, Contractor shall wait a period of two weeks (or as per. manufacturer's reco--trinwndations) following last application of weed -kill' er, at whicin time the I hydro -mulch s1rall, be applied, r'� %�� sDac-knz When plant material is spaced in rows, the total dim. ension shall' be verifiled arid t1he plants ' equalely spaced within the designated area. Where plant material is shown in a Ioo�e" patutern, � - the Contractor shiall spacce the material as shown on Plans or as directed by the iandszape _-- - - -11 � - - - - Architect. Groundcover material shaill be triangularly spaced- per dinniensio.n.sinencated on . Plans. D. Plaw., Pits Plant pits shall be dug with 'level bottoms with widths and depthis twice the diarneter of root - - I barl. Pits for trees shall be duo, square. Fill pits with water and allow to drain out, ZrI E. RanoyiAL.,Erom _Contdiners - - � -------I ---1 - - � - ��l " - 11 , ---- I Z-�p �� - - - - - - I I 11 - � --- -I,,,'..-� , , - - --- -- I - 11 I - All canned stock 7gallon size and under shall be vertically cut on t-wo oppossite sides with � ���� - - - - approved instrument for dhe purpose. Fifteen ggallon size- containers shall tic- cut on fom opposite sides. F. -H-And-fin-9 -No canned plant material shall be planted if drie ball is broken or cracked either before -or during the process of planting, G. -Se Att i -r-- 9 , - Plants shall bear same relation to so-- I ' level when planted as they did when in. container, Each plant shall be Dlaced in center of plant pit. H. aa-CM111 -Mix I I SEE PLANTING PLANS L Ra-ekf ill Rig!��e-Lure Backfill material into pia-nt pits shall be tamped firin and a shallow basin fo.-tried around the plant to hold enough, water to sat-arate the root ball and backfirl mix. Watter-iin plants ' � - immediawely after planting. On slopes, shrubs and trees sha-11 be basi-ned with- a berm on znl downhill side. four inches (4") above crown of root ball. J. 71 ree Sta-king Stake all tree-. as shown in Details. Drive stake into firm soil next ,U0 root ball on windward � 5 -1, side, of tree and backfill with pnkt)ared soil mix. T�ree and stakes shall be verticall in all cases. One (D orallon trees shall be Planted with- stake rernove,--L , , 6 K� Rt-e�Qu- �ina I I � 11 2 - � 11- - Guy arl 36" box and larger plant material with at least three '3)wire-s (10 grauge) in tri -angular � I - - pattern. Wire shall be epxased in 1/2" white polyethylene pipe, from- tree -to -ground. WiFf" shall be encased in new rabber hose where it cornes in contact with tree. L Hydrosg-e-dfing (11f Applicable) - / 1.1 After preparation of soil has been- completed, the areas, to be seeded shall be brought to ) -11) a fip.Wh grade, with. the finish surface being smootin and everl, and reasonably well I'll - firmed. It shall be thle responsibility of the Contractor 'to -m. ake the ent-ire area smooth and even, to -insure � na that finush grades s' 11 be generally one inch below the surface of walks, curbs, paved areas, and, yard boxesIn all cases without abrupt changes in --l- - 3M � gra-dient (yard boxes shall be level). 2.) The ground surface shall be hispected by the Landscape Architect prior to seeding to determine suitability for planting, The Cotitractor shall obtain such approval before , - - - - " seeding. 3.) EquipmtnLAnd � MCC -Appliggiffl: Hydraulic equip nt used for the application of slurry shall hwve a built-in agitation system with an operating Cla-pacity sufficient to agitate, - - - - - suspend and homogeneously nnix the above slurry, Distribution lines, sh�dllbelarge enough to prevent stoppage and to provide even distribution of thte slurry over the ground. The pump shall be capable of exertingat least 1150 psi at the nozzle or sufficient additional pressure for proper coverage. The slurry tank shall have a minimum capacity mounted on a traveling, unit which will place, the slurry tank and spray nozzles within suff-ficient proximity too the areas to be seeded so as to provide � 11 , 11 - - - - - unnorm ditstribution -With the engine at half dirottle, water shall be added ,to the tan1c. V-,T,en the water level has reached the height of the agitator she-Ift. good recirculation shall be established and at - , � -- t I this time the seed shall be addied. Fertilizer shall then be added to the --mixture followed � I � � : I I by wood pulp mullch, The wood pulp irniulch shall only be added to the rnixture after the I I . i � seed and when the tank is at, least on -c -third filled with water. The engrine throttle shall. be I opened to full s -peed when the tank is h-Af filled with water. All the wood pulp mulch 1 Y : shall be added by the tiale the tank Is two -third to three-fourffis full. Spra ing shall - Y � � ! i � i � commence when the tank is f,uP-- I I i i i' 4.) ApWI-icetion: The operator shall spray with a unifformn, visible coat by using the green ! I i color of the wood pulp ass a guide. The slurry shall bee kpplied in a sweeping motion, in - � I � i an amhed strearn so as to fall like rain allowing the wood fibers to build on each other F i i I � i until a good coat is achieved and fhe niaterial is spread at the required rate per acree. I - i I i : i 5.) lime _Li-niil,: All slurry mixture which has not been applied to the Slopes within four � t I i hours after rwixing will be rejected and re -moved from the project at the Contract& s r I i I expense. 1 i I 6.) )Ya,tevina shall be as follows: I I I a. ) Prior to hydrose-eding, the area shall be Irrigated in order to provide a moist seed I I ! I beed for the, hydroseed application. I 1 b.) Hydrosezd areas shall. recelve seve.ralt consecutive wateri-ngs the day of the I I hydroseed-ling, to thoroughly sat -urate soill. I � I � i I ' i .) I �- After initial irrigation, water shall be applied as often and in sufficient atmounts a--- � i I � � conditions inay require, to. keep the soll wet above, around and below the root � j I . - le 1 , systerns of the plants (until germination is cornp te.) i 7.) Reseeding: A' ' I bare spots shall be rese-eded by the Contractor per Specifications within 1 90 days of installefion. M. -Sodded 'Lawn (Iff Applicable) I1.) Sod shall be I i in a staggered pattern with. no gaps or voids , I laid - I 11 Roll all soddect areas with a rolier weighing approximately. 1-6 pounds pe�r lineal inch to cornpact the son around the roots and proviae a sin.00th, even mowing surface. F' N. ,atted Ground Cover I I � I �) Rooted cuttings shall be Oanted sufficierady deep to coNler all roots and spaced- as specified in ground cover Ifist on Plantliqg, Plan. 1) 'Ground cove- plants (rooted cuttings, shall have been grown in flats and shall remain in , L - � * those flats until time for transplanting. At 1, ime, of transplanting the flat soil, shall contain I sufficient m- oisture so that the soil does not fal' art w H ap Inen lifting plants from flat. Each plant shall be planted with- its proportionate arnount of the flat soii in a manner that will t . � insure itunimum of disturbance to 'the root system. 3.) Rooted Cluttinc, shall not be a! lowed to dry out before or while bein planted. Wilted / CIS - � 9 I I plants shall not be accepted. I I 1 4,� -At firne ol� plant' cr all I , 1- in ground cover plani-ts, the earth around each plant shall be firrned C� I sufficiently to force out all air pockets. I o. lffeaderb!2ard (.Tf Applicable) I i Headerboard shall be installed as Indicated on the Plans and as herein specified. It shall be laid i - - i true to line and grade, and in a wofkrnanlike manner. The top of ail stakes shall be flush with i i the adjacent finish arade (or beelow' 2 �-- I I I p. Quantities � I i 1 In all cases, quantities of plant natterial shall be furnished as needed to complete work as I ! indicated on flne Plans, including, reseeding, redresssing, and maintenance (replacements) 1 1 during the conLract period. i ! � I i f . . � Q. Protection ! � ! � I - -actor shall carefully and continuously protect all areas included in the Contract, � � � Cont. A, - ; r � -hading lawn areas, p1wnt materials, supports. etc. until final acceptance of the work by the ; � i nc I - � � � Owner or ffisre-presentative. � � A - R� CkaRQ After all planting operations are completed, Contractor shall re-m-ove all trash, excess soil, zl.� I ' -r- i 'Pty plant containers, or other accurnulated debris from the site at no extra cost to Owner. Contractor shall repai--r all scars, ruts, or .-D-ars in area caused by work operations. Areas shall be left in a n�eat and orderly condition. S. InsDect-10 s (Planting Phase) Headerboard shall be- installed as indicated on the Plans and as Inerein specified. It shall! be laid trae to line and grade, and in a workmanlike -nianner. The top of all stakees shall! be flush with. the adjacent finish grade (or below". I.- -eight (48) hours notice and set ap ointment. for all I ) Contractor shall give forty / I I P inspections by the 111andscape -Architect. 2.) Swa sted Inspection and/or field observation by Landscape Arehite.-A shall be Me, scheduled for the. foll-oxiving operations: ' a., Approval of all plant material. I - b-1 Tree and sthrub Placement PRITOR to CU."j-1ging holes and to planting, c.) Approval ol'ground cover lines and headerboard PFJOR to planting, I d-) Final Inspection 3.) Inspection sha-1111 be called for at the end off all planting operations for the pur-pose of &-terr-mining compliance with plans and specifications, intent, work-manship, and cleanup. Conractor shall secure writter, veri-FIcation of inspection &ata, anny corrections - - i I - required to work, and li-trtits of inspected &-ea before beo rin' .-Ii -ing the described establishment work, A f 11?�) A finall inspection shall be rnade at flie end of the establishmen.- periodfor fitill approval of thte work area. 5,` In fhe- ,event t1he Cont,ractor requests inspection of work. and said work is substantially ) - , � incornplete, the Contractor shall be. responsible for inspection costs, T� auAf 4-Atee I �) All shrubs, g-roundicovers, lawn areas and 15 gadlon size trees or less sh-all be guaranteed as to growth arid healtin for a period of ninety (90) days alfber finall acceptance by the Own -tier or his representative; box sized trees shdl'- be guaranteed -11-or i -- " --v a Penod of one M year. 1 2 -) Flants which die or lose r -n -ore than 30% of their original leaves shall be re-plixced under this Section. 3 ��) T he Contractor, within fourteen (.141 days of written --notification by the Owner, shall , I I remove and replace all guaranteed plant materials which for arty reason fail to -meet the requirements of ,,be gu&rantee, All plant r-riateriall reWlacee.d shall be guaranteed for the i original period, starting from the date of replacement. U. Establistiment Period 1.) Contractor shall continuously maintain all areas incloded in the Contract, durringthe progress of the work, througrh the Establishment Period, and until fi-nal acceptance of file work. 2.) After all work- indicated on the Plans or herein specified has been cono-pleted, inspected, I v and approved by the Landscape Architect, the Coil -tractor shall com-r-tience a 90 -day Establishnient Period, unless agreed u-por. otherwis-ze with- the Owner. ' 1) Establishment work- includees all rnowing (at height appro-,ied by Owner), watering, weeding, reseeding, niuld'ung, cultivatikg, spraying, and- tnirrinfing -necessary to bring Z::� the plainted areas to a healthy grow -Ing condition, atid any additional work- needed to keep the areas neat, edged, and awractive. 4-', -Any day the Contractor fails to adequately water, replace unsuitable plants, weed, � .1 ' ' and/or provide other work deter.-nined to be necessary by the Landscape Arch-itect, will NOT be credited as part of the Establishment Period. 5.) During the Establishrrient Period, any plant indicating weakness or probability of dyi-rigg,, shall be rei)laced bv the Conti -actor at his Own exnense. &) All basins around shurubs and trees sh be maintained at, a four inch (4") depthil throughout Establish ment Period, unless othenvise instrUcted by the Owner or his i repres%entative. -1 I � I., Tree stakes which for any reason are damaged or rendered inadequate for support- shall , be repaired andrestored to their original Condition.. 1 8.) Constant diligence shall be rm-dritained for the advent of disease, insects, and/,or rodent infestations and proper preventative or control nreasures taken. -' 9,) All shrubs and trees -shall be maintained in their natural shapes. Tall or scra,ggly branches shiall be thinned out where necessary. In no case shall trees or shrubs be trimmed by heading or shearing. Any plants severelly ppaned in this m--a-n-n,-r may be removed and replaced a Contractor's expense. 10.) On the 60th day of drie Establish ment Period, all lw-,vn and ground cover areas shall receive 25 pou-nds of Gro -Power per I .000 sq. ft., or approved equall. - I i I I.) At comapletion ofEstablishment Period, all areas 1131cluded in the Contract shal. lie I I substantially clean and free ofdebris allir-1 seeds. M plant matendalls shall be allive, healthy, and free of infestations. -12.) Any erosion or slippage of soil caused by watering shall be repaired by fn.e Contractor at I his lelxpense. -13 - IJ�) All walks., Curbs, and gutters sliall be -kept clear of debris, -irvud, ,-just, and standing water by sweeping, mopping, or thosing down as required to mahritadn cleanliness throughout. t5 tt V� MLritteajjotice At the end of the specified Establishment Period, the Contractor shall present written notice to the Owner thw, lie has cornpleted ene reqdired rnainerian-ce, and that any farther maintenance will be the responsibility of the Owner. 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