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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5061-11GENERAL CONDITIONS A. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Shall consist of specifications and its general conditions and the drawings. The intent of these documents is to include all labor, materials, and services necessary for the proper execution on the work. The documents are to be considered as one. Whatever is called for by any parts shall be as binding as if called for all parts. B. VERIFICATION: The Contractor shall verify measurements on the drawings before beginning work. In case of error or discrepancy in the drawings or specifications or in the work of others affecting his work, he shall notify the Owner's Representative immediately. The Contractor shall be held responsible for any damages or loss due to his failure to observe these instructions. C. MATERIALS, MACHINERY, EMPLOYEES: Except as otherwise noted, the Contractor shall provide and pay for all materials, labor, tools, and other items necessary and incidental to the completion of his work. D. SURVEYS, PERMITS, REGULATIONS: The Owner shall furnish an adequate survey of the property. The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all permits and comply with all laws and ordinances bearing on the operation or conduct of the work as drawn and specified. If the Contractor observes that a variance exists therewith he shall promptly notify the Owner's Representative in writing and any necessary changes shall be adjusted as provided in the contract for changes in the work. E. PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSON: The Contractor shall adequately protect the work, adjacent property, and the public, and shall be responsible for any damages or injury due to his act. F. CHANGES IN THE WORK: The Owner may order changes in the work, and the contract sum being adjusted accordingly. All such orders and adjustments plus claims by the Contractor for extras must be made in writing before executing the work involved. G. CORRECTION OF WORK: The Contractor shall re -execute any work that falls to conform to the requirements of the contract and shall remedy defects due to faulty materials or workmanship upon written notice from the Owner's Representative for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of completion of the contract. H. - LANDSCAPE COORDINATOR STATUS: The Landscape Coordinator acts as the authorized representative of the Owner in conjunction with the project manager, and has authority to accept or reject materials or workmanship and to make minor changes in the work not involving extra cost. He will also interpret the meaning of the contract documents and may stop the work if necessary to ensure its proper execution. CLARIFICATION OF DRAWINGS BEFORE BIDDING: After reviewing the drawings thoroughly it is the Contractor's responsibility to clarify with the Owner's Representative any questions the Contractor may have regarding the method of construction, quantities, or quality of materials included or called out. If the Contractor cannot contact the Owner's Representative, the Contractor must qualify his bid or accept the interpretation of the Owner's Representative on the questionable areas as they develop during construction. J. SAMPLES: The Owner's Representative reserves the right to . take and analyze samples of materials for conformity to specifications at any time. The Contractor shall furnish samples upon request by the Owner's Representative. Rejected materials shall be immediately removed from the site and replaced at the Contractor's expense. The cost of testing materials not meeting specifications shall be paid by the Contractor. K. PRE -CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: Schedule a pre -construction meeting with the Owner's Representative at least seven (7) days before beginning work. The purpose of this conference is to review any questions the Contractor may have regarding, the work, administrative procedures during construction and project work schedule. IRRIGATION SPECIFICATIONS I. SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, machinery, and processes necessary to install a complete irrigation system as shown on the drawings and/or specified herin. When completed the irrigation system shall be a 100% coverage system in total functioning manner. II. GENERAL PRQUIREMENTS: A. - VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions are approximated. Before proceeding with any work, the Contractor shall carefully check and verify all dimensions. Spacing of irrigation heads, locations of valves and backflow preventers, and proposed P.O.C. shall be as indicated on the drawings. Any deviation from the plans must have the approval of the Owner's Representative. B. VERIFICATION OF FINISH GRADE: The Contractor shall inspect the site and check all finish grades within the work area to ensure the proper soil coverage (as specified) of the irrigation system pipes. C. WATER SUPPLY: The Contractor shall verify and be familiar with the source of water supply to the irrigation system as indicated on the drawings. D. PERMITS AND FEES: The Contractor shall apply and pay for all necessary permits required in the pursuit of his work as required by the governing codes. E. CARE OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STEPS: The Contractor shall be held responsible for the care and preservation of all existing buildings and structures on the property and adjacent premises and contiguous property. Any part of these properties injured, damaged or disturbed because of his work shall be repaired, replaced or cleared by the Contractor at his expense. CaII Underground Service Alert at least 2 days before you dig Know what's below. Call before you dig. F. REVIEW OF DRAWINGS: It is the Contractor's resporrsitrrfity to review irrigation drawings and note any areas he believes additional heads or valves are required prior to submitting a bid. If no changes are submitted, the Contractor is responsible for full coverage of equipment as necessary at the Contractor's expense. G. GOVERNING REGULATION: All local, municipal and state laws, rules and regulations governing or relating to any portion of this work and hereby incorporated into and made part of these specifications, and their provisions shall be carried out by the Irrigation Contractor. H. DIAGRAMMATIC DESIGN: The design is diagrammatic. All pipe, valves, etc., shown within paved areas are for design clarifications only and shall be installed in planted areas where possible. Never install the backflow preventers in lawn area; always in shrub areas. INSTALLATION: All irrigation materials shall be installed in accordance with the techniques and specifications set forth by each respective manufacturer. All pertinent descriptive literature issued by these manufacturers become a part of these specifications after baying been approved by the authorized Owner's Representative. Such installation practices shall be followed only if the directions of the. irrigation drawings and specifications do not thoroughly and completely order the methods or techniques to be followed. Install all equipment and materials as shown per details. J. SITE PROBLEMS: The Irrigation Contractor shall not willfully install the irrigation system as indicated on the drawings when it is obvious in the field that there are unknown obstructions, grade differences, and/or discrepancies in the area dimensions until such conditions are brought to the attention of the Owner's Representative. III. MATERIALS: Irrigation materials and equipment shall be of type, size and location as noted and indicated on the drawings. Unless permission to change is granted from the Owners Representative; materials are to be new and in perfect condition. No deviations from the specifications shall be allowed. The decision of the Owner's Representative shall be final in determination of the quality of materials. IV. INSTALLATION: A. B. EXCAVATION: 1. The Contractor shall verify locations of all existing subsurface utilities (mechanical and electrical) prior to excavation. Any utilities, A.C. paving, concrete work, plant material, etc., destroyed or damaged by any work under this contract shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense. 2. Trenches for pipe shall be cut to required grade line at a true gradient to provide uniform support for the length of the pipe. 3. Depth of trenches shall be sufficient to provide a minimum cover above the top of the pipe as noted on the drawings. JOINING PIPE: 1. The Contractor is responsible to be familiar with the methods of assembling, joining, and installing the various types of pipes to be used. He will adhere in strict accordance with the manufacturer's recommended procedures. 2. PVC pipe shall not be threaded and all transition from PVC to metal piping shall be by PVC male threaded adapter fittings. C. BACKFLOW PREVENTER: The backflow prevention device specified herein shall be verified with local plumbing and health codes. In the event of any conflict on the device or the installation methods, the Owner's Representative shall be notified PRIOR TO BID OPENING. D. TESTS: E. 1. All main lines and lateral lines which have glued joints under paving in the system shall be capped and pressure tested at 150 PSI. 2. Pressure shall be sustained in the lines for not less than two (2) hours. If leaks develop, the joints shall be replaced and the test repeated until the entire system is watertight. 3. Test shall be observed and approved by the Owner's Representative prior to backfill. 4. When the irrigation system has been completed (and before planting has begun), the Contractor, in the presence of the Owner s Representative, shall test the coverage of water afforded to the lawn and planting areas as complete and adequate. The Contractor shall finish all materials and perform all work required to correct any inadequacies of coverage. 5. The Contractor shall inform the Owner's Representative of any deviations from the plan required by wind, planting, soils, or site conditions that has a affect on present coverage. IRRIGATION HEAD INSTALLATION: 1. Shrub and ground cover spray heads adjacent to curbs or walks shall be installed 1" away from the curb or walk and the heads shall be pop-up models as indicated on the drawings. 2. Shrub spray heads adjacent to building, fences, or similar structures shall be installed 1" away from the structure and the nozzle shall be 6" minimum above finish grade. Shrub spray heads not near paving structures shall be set 8" above finish grade. 3. All irrigation heads are to have double swing joints as detailed. 4. Install all irrigation heads per details. F. IRRIGATION HEAD ADJUSTMENTS: The Irrigation Contractor shall flush and adjust all irrigation heads for optimum performance and to prevent overspray onto walks and buildings as much as possible. This shall include selecting the best degree of arc to fit existing site situations. This also includes using the appropriate radius reduction equipment. G. CLOSING OF UNINSPECTED WORK: The Contractor shall not allow or cause any of his work to be covered or enclosed until it has been inspected, tested and approved by the authorized Owner's Representative. Should any of his work be enclosed or covered before such inspection and test, he shall uncover the work at his own expense and after it has been inspected, tested, and approved, he shall make all repairs with like materials necessary to restore all his work and that of other Contractors to its original condition. H. BACKFILLING: 1. Backfill shall not be placed until the installed irrigation system has been inspected and approved by the Owner's Representative. 2. Trenches shall be backfilled with a minimum of 4" of fine, granular materials to protect the pipe from the clods or rocks. The remaining excavated dirt can be used as backfill. The Contractor shall not place detrimental subsoil or rocks in the top 6" of backfill. 3. If settlement occurs and adjustments in pipe, valves, irrigation heads, or any other irrigation device, necessary to bring the system to proper working order. The Contractor shall, as a part of his work under this contract make all the necessary adjustments without extra cost to the Owner. I. AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER AND VALVES: 1. A 120 void electrical power outlet to the controller shall be provided by others. (Provided the Landscape Contractor has not included the electrical connection in his scope of work) the Irrigation Contractor shall be responsible for making the hookup from the outlet to the controller. 2. All wire from the controller to electric control valves shall be solid copper U.F. #14-600 volt direct burial. Use white for common, blue for lawn systems, black for shrub systems and red for moisture sensors; common control wire. Install in common trench with main line pipe where possible. Tape control wire at 10' O.C. to main line pipe. Prdvide minimum 18" coverage. 3. Wire connections shall be made with "Scotch -Lok" wire connector sealing packs #3576 or Spears "Dri-splice" with sealant DS 300 or approved equal. 4. There shall be a control wire from each control valve running to the controller, and each control valve shall be connected to the common ground wire. 5. All electrical work shall comply with the applicable codes. 6. Install all valves per details, and manufactures recommendations. MOISTURE SENSOR INSTALLATION (if applicable): 1. Installations and wiring are to be done by the Contractor in compliance with installation and operating instructions enclosed with the moisture sensor and included with these special instructions. 2. The Contractor shall furnish 2 -AWG -UF #14 (or larger) wires from the controller to the moisture sensor control stations, locations shown on drawings. Provide additional 10' expansion lead to each station for finally locating of sensors. All sensors are to be wired in parallel (see wire color note above). 3. Ametek 6" extension boxes No. 10-170-003 covered by Ametek green cover No. IVC -10-173-004, or approved equal, shall be installed as detailed. 4. All wiring connections at valve locations shall be water- proof. 5. One service unit will be purchased to properly prepare and service the moisture sensor. The service unit along with all printed operating instructions are to furnished to the Owner by the Contractor at final inspection. 6. Moisture Sensor operating and service instruction and operations manual is to be placed in the controller. 7. Special depth and placement information to augment Moisture Sensor Installation and Operation Instruction, is to be provided by the Specified Manufacturer. 8. Installation must be inspected and accepted by the Manufacturers Respresentative. V. DRAWINGS OF RECORD (AS-BUILTS): A. GENERAL: The Contractor shall provide and keep up to date, in accordance with this section, a complete set of record "as -built" black line ozalid prints which shall be corrected daily and show every change from the original drawings and specifications and the exact "as -built" locations, sizes and kinds of equipment. Prints for this purpose may be obtained from the Owner. This set of drawings shall be kept on the site and shall be used only as a record set. These drawings shall also serve as work progress sheets and the Contractor shall make neat and legible notations thereon daily, as the work proceeds, showing the work as actually installed. These drawings shall be available at the times for inspection and shall be kept in a location designated by the Owner's Respresentative. B. REQUIRED NOTATIONS: The Contractor shall dimension from two (2) permanent points of reference, building corners, sidewalks, or road intersections, etc., the location of the following items: a. Gate valves b. The routing of the irrigation main lines c. Connection to the existing water lines d. Irrigation control valves e. Quick Coupling valves f. Controller/Rain-check locations g. Master valve or Pump 2. The drawing shall show approved subsitutions of sizes, materials, and manufacturer's name and catalog number. C. DELIVERY OF DRAWINGS OF RECORD: On or before the date of final inspection, the Contractor shall deliver the corrected and complete blacklines to the Owner's Representative. Delivery of blacklines will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of furnishing required information that may be omitted from the prints. D. CONTROLLER CHARTS: VI. 1. As -built drawings shall be received and approved by the Owner's Representative prior to preparing controller charts. 2. Provide one controller chart for each controller supplied. 3. The chart shall be a reduced drawing of the actual as -built system, using a different color to indicate the area of coverage for each station. 4. When the chart is completed and approved by the Owner's Representative, it shall be hermetically sealed and placed in the controller box. CLEAN-UP: A. SCOPE AND FREQUENCY: After installation operations have been completed, remove all trash, excess soil and rubbish from property. All scars, ruts, or other marks in the area caused by this work shall be repaired and the ground left in a neat and orderly condition throughout the site. The Contractor shall pick up all trash resulting from his work no less than each Friday before leaving the site, once a week and/or the last working day of each week. All trash shall be removed completely from the site. VII. GUARANTEE: A. SCOPE: The entire irrigation system shall be guaranteed by the Contractor as the materials and workmanship, including settling of backfill areas below grade for a period of one (1) year following the date of final acceptance of the work. If, within one (1) year from date of completion, settling occurs, and adjustments in pipes, valves, and irrigation heads, sod, irrigation devices, or paving is necessary to bring the system, sod or paving to the proper level of the permanent grades, the Contractor, as part of the work under this contract, shall make all adjustments without extra cost of the Owner, including the complete restoration of all damaged planting, paving or other improvements of any kind, B. RESPONSIBILITY: Should any operational difficulties in connection with the irrigation system within the specified guarantee period which is in the opinion of the Owner's Representative due to inferior material and/or workman- ship, said difficulties shall be immediately corrected by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Owner's Representative at no additional cost to the Owner; including any and all other damage caused by such defects. C. INSTRUCTIONS: After the irrigation system has been completed and the connections made, the Contractor shall instruct the Owner or his representative, in the operation and maintenance of the system. PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS I. SCOPE OF WORK: A. Furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to provide and install plant materials as shown on the drawings or as specified herein. B. Work included in this section (items included but not limited to): 1. Grade, including mounding, molding and shaping surface of all planting areas as indicated including the removal of existing vegetation unless otherwise specified. 2. Prepare and till soil in planting areas including furnishing of all amendments as specified. Note that amendments indicated on the drawings (unless otherwise specified) are for bid purposes only. Actual soil amendments will be based on the soils test results. 3. Furnish and plant all plant materials as indicated in the drawings and specifications. 4. Perform all pruning as required. 5. Stake and tie all plant materials as specified. 6. Provide for the maintenance of the planting until acceptance of the job by the Owner s Representative. 7. Dispose of all debris and surplus materials. 8. Clean-up. 9. Guarantee. 10. Maintenance. II. VERIFICATION OF SITE CONDITIONS: A. EXCAVATION: The Contractor shall verify exact locations of all existing sub-suface utilities (mechanical and electrical) prior to excavation. Any utilities, A.C. paving, concrete work, etc., destroyed or damaged by any work under this contract shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense. B. SUB -SURFACE DRAINAGE OR SOIL CONDITIONS: Should sub- surface drainage or soil conditions be encountered which would be detrimental to growth or survival of plant material, the Contractor shall notify the Owner's Representative in writing, stating the conditions and submit a proposal covering cost of correction. If the Contractor fails to notify the Owner's Representative of such conditions, he shall be responsible for plant material under the guarantee clause of the specifications. C. DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions are approximate. Before proceeding with any work, the Contractor shall carefully check and verify all dimensions and quantities, and shall immediately inform the Owner's Representative of any discrepancies between the information on the drawings and the actual conditions, refraining from doing any work in said areas until given approval to do so by the Owner's Representative. III. SOIL AMENDMENTS: B. C. 1. Nitrogen stabilized redwood sawdust shall be 100% nitrogen stabilized (5% by dry weight) and free of shaving particles larger than 1/4" passing through a 100 mesh screen. 2. Soil sulfur shall be standard commercial grade. 3. Soil Conditioner - Tri -C Enterprises - 1(800) 927-3311 or (fax) (909) 590-3301. 4. Bone meal 2-22-0 shall be manufactured by Kellogg Supply, Wilmington, CA. 5. Azalea organic planter mix #103 shall be manufactured by Bandini Fertilizer. 6. Ph Acidall shall be manufactured by Kellogg Supply, Wilmington, CA. 7. Par - 5 shall be manufactured by Kaibab Forest Products. 8. Commercial fertilizer shall be Best Products of approved equal. 8. Mycorrhizal inoculum - Tri -C Enterprises, 1 (800) 927-3311. TOP SOIL: 1. Topsoil consists of a fertile, friable natural loam of uniform quality, free from subsoil, stiff clay, hard clods, hard pan, sod, partially disintegrated debris, or other undesirable materials. 2. Topsoil shall not contain noxious weeds, such as morning glory, sorel, oxalis, spurge, annual poa, nut grass or bermuda grass. PLANT MATERIALS: 1. Plant names in the Plant List conform to "Standardized Plant Names" by American Joint Committee of Horticultural Nomenclature, except in cases not covered therein. In these instances the established custom of the nursery trade in followed. 2. Plants shall be sound, healthy, vigorous, free from disease and weeds, insect pests of their eggs and shall have healthy, normal root systems, well filling their container, but not to the point of being root bound. 3. Plants shall not be pruned prior to delivery except as authorized by the Owner's Representative. In no case shall trees be topped. CITY OF FONTANA LANDSCAPE PLANS DRAWN BY, DESIGNED SYs CHECKED DTI SIERRA CREST - PARK SITE 'D SPECIFICATIONS LT'r, CITY ENGINEER R.C.E. 51152 EXP. DM_ AS SHOWN WEI DVS. Na 5061 11 17 S I T e S C A P e S Landscape Architecture and Planning 3190-82 Airport Loop Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Richard Polhamus, License CA -#2782 (949) 644-9370 (714) 210-3140 FAX NO. REVISION 6-4-14 REVISE TOT LOT EQUIP.. TREWS AND BENCH NODE A H v Lu 0 cc a ci) c7) PARK SITE 'D', TRACT 18820-1 FONTANA, CALIFO L) H 1156 N. Mountain Avenue Upland, California 91786 (909) 985-0971 SPECIFICATIONS LSPC13-000022 DATE 5-19-14 JOB * 10-031 Li 0 of 17