HomeMy WebLinkAbout4073-7 GENERAL CONDITIONS IRRIGATION SPECIFICATIONS C. BACKFLOW PREVENTER: The backflow prevention device V. DRAWINGS (AS-BUILTS): Ill. MATERIALS:
specified herein shall be verified with Local Plumbing V. FINISH GRADING
1. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Shall consist of specifications and its I. SCOPE OF WORK: and Health Codes. in the event of any conflict on the Procure from Landscape Architect transparency (ozalid) A. SOiL AMENDMENTS:
general conditions and the drawings. The intent of these device or installation methods the Landscape Architect of popping layout and accurately locate valves, A. TILLING: Till all planting areas as herein specified.
documents is to include all labor, materials, and services The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, shall be notified PRIOR TO BID OPENING. existing trees for future use, remote control valves 1. Organic Amendment - shall be nitrogen-stabilized
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 B. UNIFORM GRADE: After tilling, all areas shall be
documents ore to be considered as one, and whatever is complete irrigation system as shown on the plans D. TESTS: to remote control valves. Dimension from two following requirements: brought to uniform grade by floating or hand raking.
called for by any part shall be as binding as if called for and/or specified herein. When completed the permanent features such as buildings and walks. After
by all parts. irrigation system shall be 100% coverage system in 1. All main lines and lateral lines which have final inspection and before final payment, Particle size: C. GRADE RELATIONSHIPS: Finish grade of planting areas
total functioning manner. glued joints under paving in the system shall be transparency shall be delivered to Landscape Minimum 95% passing 4 mesh screen (1/42 after application of soil amendments shall be 1 below
2. VERIFICATION: The contractor shall verify measurements on capped and pressured tested at 150 psi. Architect. One set of prints shall be supplied to Minimum 80% passing 8 mesh screen (1/8 ) top of concrete walks and curb grades and 6" below
the drawings before beginning work. In case of error or II. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Owner by the Contractor. finish floor of building or as noted by spot
discrepancy in the drawings or specifications or in work of 2. Pressure shall be sustained in the lines for not Salinity elevations.
others affecting his work, he shall notify the owner's A. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSION: All scaled dimensions are less than four hours. If leaks develop the VI. CLEANUP: Shall be no higher than 3.5 millions per
representative immediately. The contractor shall be held approximate. Before proceeding with any work, the joints shall be replaced and the test repeated centimeter at 25 C as measured by saturation D. SLOPE FROM BUILDINGS: Soil areas adjacent to
responsible for any damage or loss due to his failure to Contractor shall carefully check and verify all until the entire system is watertight. A. SCOPE AND FREQUENCY: After all installation extract conductivity. buildings shall slope away from the buildings at 2%
observe these instructions. dimensions, spacing of sprinkler heads, location of operations have been completed, remove all trash, minimum for 10 feet, and shall continue to slope at a
valves and vacuum breakers, and proposed P.O.C. shall 3. Tests shall be observed and approved by Owner's excess soil and rubbish from the property. All scars, Nitrogen content: minimum of 1% until water drains to street or storm
3. LICENSE: All work shall be performed by a C-27-California be as indicated on the drawings. Any deviation from representative prior to backfill. ruts or other marks in the area caused by this work 0.7% for sawdust or shavings system.
Licensed Landscape Contractor. the plans must have the approval of the Owner's shall be repaired and the ground left in a neat 1.0% for bark
Representative or the Landscape Architect. 4. When the sprinkler system is completed, (and and orderly condition throughout the site. The E. ROCKS OR CLODS: No rock or clods over 3/4" in
4. INSURANCE: The Contractor shall carry all Workman's before planting is begun) the Contractor, in the Contractor shall pick up all trash resulting from this diameter shall be on top of prepared planting bed.
Compensation, Public Liability and Property Damage insurance B. VERIFICATION OF FINISH GRADE: The Contractor shall presence of the Owner's representative, shall work no less than each Friday before leaving the site, 2. Commercial Fertilizer - shall be commercial
as required by all applicable codes, regulations and the inspect the site and check all finish grades within test the coverage of water afforded the lawn and once a week and/or the last working day each week. grade, granular, "pre-plant" fertilizer. One
owner. the work area in order to insure the proper soil planting areas as completed and adequate. The All trash shall be removed completely from the site. half of the container nitrogen shall be readily
coverage (as specified) of sprinkler system pipes. Contractor shall furnish all materials and available for initial feeding. The remaining
5. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S LIABILITY The owner and contractors, perform all work required to correct any WI. COMPLETION: half of the nitrogen and all of the contained
recognizing the inherent risks connected with construction, C. WATER SUPPLY: The Contractor shall verify and be inadequacies of coverage disclosed. potash shall be derived from non-leaching,
agree to limit any and all liability, claim for damages, familiar with the source of water supply to the 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. 5. The Contractor shall inform the Owner's will be made at pre-maintenance and final inspection sustained feeding of four to six months, in a
Landscape Architect on account of any design defect, error, representative of any deviation from the plan for planting, per arrangement with Landscape slow soluble, non-burning form.
omission, or professional negligence to a sum not to exceed D. PERMITS AND FEES: The Contractor shall apply and pay required by wind,planting, soil or site Architect.
$50,000, or the amount of the Landscape Architect's fee, for all necessary permits and fees required in the conditions that bear on present coverage. Fertilizer shall be delivered to the site in the
whichever is lesser. pursuit of his work as required by the governing B. GUARANTEES: The entire sprinkler system shall be original unopened container, bearing the
codes. E. SPRINKLER HEAD INSTALLATION: guaranteed by the contractor as to material and manufacturer's guaranteed analysis. Any
6. CONSTRUCTION SAFETY The design, adequacy and safety of workmanship, including settlingof back filled areas fertilizer that becomes caked or damaged, making
erection, excavation, bracing, shoring, temporary supports, E. CARE OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AND SITE: The Contractor 1. Shrubbery or ground cover spray heads adjacent below grade for a period of ) year following the it unsuitable for use, will not be accepted.
etc., is the sole responsibility of the Contractor, and has shall be held responsible for the care and to curbs or walks shall be installed 6" away date of final acceptance of the work. If, within one
not been considered by the Landscape Architect or his preservation of all existing buildings and structures from the curb or walk and the nozzle shall be 6" year from the date of completion settling occurs, and 3. Soil Conditioners - shall be agricultural grade
consultants. The contractor is responsible for the on the property and adjacent premises and contiguous above finished grade, unless otherwise adjustments in pipes, valves and sprinkler heads, sod gypsum, soil sulfur and iron sulfate. .,.
stability of any structures and excavations and shall indicated. or paving is necessary to bring the system, sod or
provide the necessary bracing to provide stability during disturbed because of his work shall be repaired, paving to the proper level of the permanent grades, 4. Fine Sand - shall be clean, natural fine sand
the entire construction progress. Observation visits to the replaced, or cleaned by him at his expense. 2. Shrubbery spray heads adjacent to buildings, the Contractor, as part of work under this contract, free from deleterious material weed seeds, clay
site by the Landscape Architect or his consultants shall not fences, or similar structures shall be installed shall make all adjustments without extra cost to the balls or rock with 95% minimum passing a No. 4
include inspection of the above items. F. REVIEW OF DRAWINGS: it is the Contractor's 6" away from the structure and the nozzle shall Owner, including the complete restoration of all sieve and 10 maximum passing a No. 100 sieve.
responsibility to review irrigation drawings and note be 6" above finished grade. Shrubbery spray damaged planting, paving or other improvements of any
7. SURVEYS, PERMITS, REGULATIONS: The owner shall furnish an any areas he believes additional heads or valves are heads not near paving or structures shall be set kind. 5. Peat Moss - shall be a commercial, baled
adequate survey of the property. The contractor shall required prior to submitting a bid. If no changes are 6" above finish grade, unless other wise Canadian sphagnum material, with ph of 4.5 to
obtain and pay for all permits and comply with all laws and submitted the Contractor is responsible for full indicated. C. RESPONSIBILITY: Should any operational difficulties 5.5 the moss shall be free of woody material and
ordinances bearing on the operation or conduct of the work coverage of the sprinkler system and providing in connection with the sprinkler system develop within minerals or foreign matter harmful to plant
as drawn and specified. If the contractor observes that a additional equipment as necessary at the Contractor's 3. All sprinkler heads are to have swing joints as the specified guarantee period which is in the opinion life. "Sunshine" brand or equal.
variance exists therewith he shall promptly notify the expense. detailed. of the Landscape Architect due to inferior material
owner's representative in writing, and any necessary changes and/or workmanship, said difficulties shall be B. TOPSOIL:
shall be adjusted as provided in the contract for changes G. GOVERNING REGULATION: All local, municipal and state 4. Install sprinkler heads per details. immediately corrected by the Contractor to the
in the work. laws, rules and regulations governing or relating to satisfaction of the Landscape Architect at no 1. Topsoil shall consist of a fertile, friable
any portion of this work are hereby incorporated into F. SPRINKLER HEAD ADJUSTMENTS: additional cost to the Owner, including any and natural loam of uniform quality free from
8. PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSON: The contractor and made a part of these specifications, and their all other damage caused by such defects. subsoil, hard clods, stiff clay, hard pan,
shall adequately protect the work adjacent property and the provisions shall be carried out by the sprinkler 1. The irrigation Contractor shall flush and adjust sods, partiallydisintegrated debris, or
q y P P y contractor. all sprinkler heads for optimumperformance and D. INSTRUCTION: After the system has been completed and t any
public, and shall be responsible for any damage or injury P � P � 1`s P other undesirable material.
due to his act. to prevent over spray onto walks and buildings as the connections made, the Contractor shall instruct
H. DIAGRAMMATIC DESIGN: This design is diagrammatic. much as possible. This shall include selecting the Owner or his representative, in the operation and 2. Topsoil shall not contain obnoxious weeds, such
9. CHANGES IN THE WORK: The owner may order changes in the All pipe, valves, etc. shown within paved areas are the best degree of arc to fit existing site maintenance of the system. as morning glory, spore, oxtails, spurge, annual
work. The contract sum being adjusted accordingly. All for design clarification only and shall be installed situations. poa, nut grass or bermuda grass. In no case
such orders and adjustments plus claims by the contractor in planter areas where possible. Never install E. TEMPORARY REPAIRS: The Owner reserves the right to shall there be more than 5% by volume of the
for extras must be made before executing the work involved. backflow preventers in lawn areas, always in shrub G. CLOSING iN UNINSPECTED WORK: make temporary repairs as necessary to keep the following:
areas. sprinkler system equipment in operating condition.
10. PROVISIONS FOR EXTRAS: No new work of any kind shall be The Contractor shall not allow or cause any of his The exercise of this right by the Owner shall not * stones smaller than one inch
considered an extra unless a separate estimate is given for 1. INSTALLATION: All irrigation materials shall be work to be covered or enclosed until it has been relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities under * coarse sand
said work before it is commenced and until same is approved installed in accordance with the techniques and inspected, tested and approved by an authorized the terms of the guarantee as herein specified. * small clay lumps
by the owner, and then not unless the owner first so ordered specifications set forth by each respective representative of the Owner. Should any of his work
in writing and the particular extra work is specified in manufacturer. All pertinent descriptive literature be enclosed or covered before such inspection and 3. Size - the size of the plants will correspond
writing and the cost agreed upon between the owner and the issued by these manufacturers becomes part of these test, he shall uncover the work at his own expense and with that normally expected for species and
contractor. Except for extra work ordered by the owner specifications after having been approved by the after it has been inspected, tested, and approved, variety of commercially available nursery stock,
according to unit prices which have been bid, any extra work Owner's authorized representative. Such installation shall make all repairs with like materials necessary PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS or as measured before pruning with the branches
performed, not authorized as provided above, will not and practices shall be followed only if the directions of to restore all his work and that of other Contractors in normal position, shall have normally well
cannot be paid for by the owner. the irrigation drawings and specifications do not to its original condition I. SCOPE OF WORK: developed branch systems, and vigorous and
thoroughly and completely order the methods or fibrous root systems which are not root or pot
11. SUBSTITUTIONS: All materials shall be specified unless the techniques to be followed. Install all equipment and A. Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary bound. All inspection certificates required by
contractor can establish the fact that they are unavailable, materials as shown in details. H. BACK FILLING to provide and install plant materials as shown on the law shall accompany each shipment and be
and substitutions are approved in writing by the Landscape drawings or as specified herein. delivered to the Owner.
Architect. J. SITE PROBLEMS: The irrigation Contractor shall not 1. Back fill shall not be placed until the installed
willfully install the sprinkler system as indicated on sprinkler system has been inspected and approved B. Work included in this Section-(items included but not 4. The caliper of all trees shall be measured 4"
12. CORRECTION OF WORK: The contractor shall re-execute any drawings when it is obvious in the field that there by the Owner's representative. limited to): above the surface of the ground.
work that fails to conform to the requirements of the are unknown obstructions, grade differences, and/or
contract and shall remedy defects due to faulty materials or discrepancies in the area dimensions until such 2. Trenches shall be bock filled with a minimum of 1. Grade, including mounding, molding and shaping 5. Where caliper or other dimensions of any plant
workmanship upon written notice from the project manager for conditions are brought to the attention of the 4" of fine granular materials to protect, the surfaces of all planting areas as indicated materials are omitted from the plant list it
a period of ninety (90) days from date of completion of the Landscape Architect. pipe from the clods of rocks the remaining including the removal of existing vegetation shall be understood that these plant materials
contract. The irrigation system shall carry a one year excavated dirt can be used as backfill. The unless otherwise specified. shall be normal stock for type listed.
guarantee. The paragraph applies to the work of Ill. MATERIALS: Contractor shall not place detrimental subsoil
subcontractors as well as employees of the contractor. in the top 6" of backfill. 2. Prepare and till soil in plantingareas
P 6. Plant material shall be symmetrical typical for
A. Sprinkler materials and equipment shall be of type, including furnish of all soil amendments as variety and species and shall conform to
13. LANDSCAPE COORDINATORS STATUS: The landscape coordinator size and location as noted and indicated on the 3. If settlement occurs and adjustments in pipes, specified. measurements specified in the plant list.
acts as the authorized representative of the owner in drawings. Unless permission to change is granted from valves, sprinkler heads or sod are necessary to
conjunction with the project manager, and has the authority the Landscape Architect or Owner's Representative, bring the system to proper working order, the 3. Furnish and plant all plant materials as 7. Quantities shown on the call outs on the
to accept of reject materials or workmanship and to make material are to be new and in perfect condition. No Contractor shall as a part of the work under indicated by the drawings and specifications. Planting Plan are for the convenience of the
minor changes in work not involving extra cost. He will deviations from the specifications shall be allowed. this contract make all the necessary adjustment Contractor only. Quantities drawn on the plan
also interpret the meaning of the contract documents and may The decision of the Landscape Architect shall be final without extra cost to the Owner. 4. Perform all pruning as required. (whether by circles or dots) are the final
stop the work if necessary to insure its proper execution. in the determination of the quality of materials. authority and shall be furnished and installed
1. AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER AND VALVES: 5. Stake and tie all plant material as specified. as drawn.
14. CLARIFICATION OF DRAWINGS BEFORE BIDDING: After reviewing B. EQUIPMENT TO BE FURNISHED:
the drawings thoroughly it is the contractors responsibility 1. A 120 volt electrical power outlet to the 6. Provide for the maintenance of the planting 8. Rejection or Substitution - all plants not
to clarify with the Landscape Architect or owners 1. Supply as a part of this contract the following controller shall be provided by others. The until acceptance of the job by the Landscape conforming to the requirements herein specified,
representative, any questions the contractor may have tools: irrigation Contractor shall be responsible for Architect. shall be considered defective, and such plants,
regarding the method of construction, quantities, or quality making the hookup from the outlet to the whether in place or not, shall be marked as
of materials indicated or called out. If the contractor Two (2) sets of special tools required for controller. 7. Dispose of all debris and surplus materials. rejected and immediately removed from the site
cannot contact the Landscape Architect or owner's removing, disassembling and adjusting each of the work and replaced with new plants at the
representative, the contractor must qualify his bid or type of sprinkler and valve supplied on 2. All wire from the controller to electric control 8. Clean up Contractor's expense. The plants shall be of the
accept the interpretation of the Landscape Architect or this project. valves shall be solid copper U F # 14=600 volt species, variety, size and condition specified
owner's representative on the questionable areas as they direct burial. Use white wire for common, blue 9. Guarantee on the drawings. Under no condition will there
develop during construction. Two (2) five foot valve keys for operation of for lawn systems, black for shrub systems and be any substitution of plants or sizes for those
gate valves. red for irrometer common control wire. Install 10. Maintenance listed on the accompanying plans, except with
15. SAMPLES: The Landscape Architect reserves the right to take in common trench with main line pipe where the expressed consent of the Owner.
and analyze samples of materials for conformity to Two (2) keys for each automatic controller. possible. Provide minimum 18" cover. II. VERIFICATION OF SITE CONDITIONS:
specifications at any time. The contractor shall furnish D. SEED MATERIALS:
samples upon request by the Landscape Architect. Rejected Four (4) quick coupler keys and matching hose 3. Wire connections shall be made with "Scotch-Lok" A. EXCAVATION: The Contractor shall verify exact
material shall be immediately removed from the site and swivels for each type of quick coupling valve wire connector sealing packs #3576 or Spears locations of all existing subsurface utilities 1. Seed shall be clean, fresh, new crop seed and
replaced at contractors expense. The cost of testing installed. Dri-splice with sealant DS 300. mechanical and electrical prior to excavation. Any shall be the mixture as noted in the General
materials not meeting specifications shall be paid for by utilities A.C., paving, concrete work etc., destroyed Notes on the Planting Plan.
the contractor. 2. Turn over the required equipment to the Owner at 4. There shall be a control wire from each control or damaged by any work under this contract shall be
the conclusion of the project, prior to final valve running to the controller, and each repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense. 2. Seed shall be mixed by a dealer and furnished
16. PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: Schedule a pre-construction inspection. control valve shall be connected to the common with the dealer's guaranteed statement of
meeting with the Landscape Architect at least 7 days before ground. B. SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE OR SOiL CONDITIONS: Should sub- composition and percentage of purity which shall
beginning work. The purpose of this conference is to review surface drainage or soil conditions be encountered be furnished to the Landscape Architect.
any questions the contractor may have regarding the work IV. INSTALLATION: 5. All electrical work shall comply with applicable which would be detrimental to growth or survival of
administrative procedures during constructions and project codes. plant material, the Contractor shall notify the E. STAKES: All stakes shall be as per details.
work schedule. A. EXCAVATION: Landscape Architect in writing stating the conditions
6. Install all valves per details. and submitting a proposal covering cost of correction IV. OBSTRUCTION BELOW GROUND
17. COMPLETION: Completion is defined as being when all 1. The Contractor shall verify exact locations of if the Contractor fails to notify the Landscape
conditions of the contract have been accomplished. all existing subsurface utilities (any Architect of such conditions he shall be responsible
Specifically when all items are installed, the areas cleaned mechanical and electrical) prior to excavation. for plant material under the guarantee clause of the A. CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY: The Contractor is
and the maintenance period satisfactorilycompleted, and hen Any utilities, A.C. paving, concrete work,etc., responsible for verifying the location of all utility
p specification. round obstructions so that
all special tools and equipment, instructions, written destroyed or damaged by any work under this lines and other underground
guarantees, as-built plans, lien releases and any items contract shall be repaired or replaced at the C. DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions are approximate. proper precautions may be taken not to disturb or
required by the contract documents have been properly Contractor's expense. Before proceeding with any work, the Contractor shall damage such improvements. In the event of a conflict
executed and delivered to the owner. carefully check and verify all dimensions and between such lines and plant locations, the Contractor
2. Trenches for pipe shall be cut to required grade quantities and shall immediately inform the Landscape shall promptly notify the Landscape Architect, who
The Landscape Architect shall have full authority to accept line at a true gradient to provide uniform Architect of any discrepancy between the information shall arrange for the relocation of one or the other.
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 Failing to follow this procedure, the Contractor shall
owner of completion. doing any work in said areas until given approval to at his own expense make any and all repairs for
3. Depth of trenches shall be sufficient to provide do so by the Landscape Architect. damages resulting from his work.
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 all workmanship and
materials to be free from defect for a period of one year B. JOINING PIPE:
from the date of acceptance of the work by the owner without
additional cost to the owner. 1. The Contractor is responsible to be familiar
with the methods of assembling, joining, and
installing the various type of pipe to be used.
He will adhere in strict accordance with the
manufacturer's recommended procedures.
2. No PVC pipe shall be threaded and all transition
from PVC to metal piping shall be by PVC male,
thread adapter fitting.
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