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A. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Shall consist of specifications -
2. Trenches for pipe shall be cut to required grade line
at a true gradient to provide uniform support for the
V. DRAWINGS OF RECORD (AS-BUILTS):
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2. Soil sulfur shall be standard commercial grade.
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DELIVERY SLIPS: Supply delivery slips from the supplier for
the soil amendments to the Bulk loads from the
G. ROLLING: Roll sod with an adequately weighted roller to
XIX. FINAL CONSTRUCTION AND FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION:
and its general conditions and the drawings. The intent
length of the pipe.
A. GENERAL:
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3. Soil Conditioner - Tri -C Enterprises - 1(800) 927-3311
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site.
Contractor's yard will not be accepted. Supply empty bags for
smooth out the sod bed.
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of these documents is to include all labor, materials,
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or (fax) (909) 590-3301.
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fertilizer to the Superintendent of the job and the Owner's
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A. FINAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION:
and services necessary for the proper execution on the
work. The documents are to be considered os one.
3. Depth of trenches shall be sufficient to provide a
The Contractor shall rovide and kee u to date, in
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H. PROTECTION OF EDGES: Regrode to protect the edges from
dr In if mowin ed a is not used.
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Whatever is called for by any ports shall be as binding
if for
minimum cover above the top of the pipe as noted on
the drawin s.
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accordance with this section, a com plete set of record
as -built" black line ozalid be
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4. Bone meal 2-22-0 shall be manufactured by Kellogg
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VIII. SHRUB
AND TREE PLANTING:
When oil landscape improvements have been installed in
accordance with the lans and s ecifications, the
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as called all orts.
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prints which shall corrected
daily and show every change from the original drawings and
s ecifications and the exact "as -built" locations, sizes and
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5. Azalea organic planter mix #103 shall be manufactured
I. _ WATERING: After installation sod must be kept thoroughly
watered to a de th of 6". No foot traffic shall be allowed
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Contractor shall notif the Owners Re resentative and
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request a "Final Construction" inspection. If the Owner's
B. VERIFICATION: The Contractor shall verify measurements
B. JOINING PIPE:
kinds of a ui ment. Prints for this ur ose ma be obtained
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by Bandini Fertilizer.
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CORRELATION: Trees and shrubs shall not be planted until
all operations in conjunction with the installation of the
for 2 to 3 weeks from the date of installation.
Representative determines the work to be substantially
on the drawings before beginning work. In case of error
or discrepancy in the drawings or specifications or in
1. The Contractor is responsible to be familiar with the
from the Owner. This set of drawin s shall be ke t on the
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site and shall be used onl as a record set. These drawin s
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6. Ph Acidall shall be manufactured b Kello Su I
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irrigation system have been completed, final grades have been
established, and the planting beds properly prepared by
J. INSPECTION BY SUPPLIER: If there are any questions regarding
complete and in conformance with plans and specifications,
the Contractor will be advised that the basic ninet 90
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the work of others affecting his work, he shall notify
the Owner's Representative immediately. The Contractor
methods of assembling, joining, and installing the various
types of pipes to be used. He will adhere in strict
shall also serve as work ro ress sheets and the Contractor
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shall make neat and legible notations thereon daily, as the
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cultivation and fertilization as covered in these specifications.
the quality of sod installation a representative of the supplier
shall be requested to inspect the installation and the
day maintenance period is started.
shall be held responsible for any damages or loss due to
his failure to observe these instructions.
accordance with the manufacturer's recommended
procedures.
work proceeds, showing the work as actually installed. These
drawings shall be available at the times for inspection and
7. Par - 5 shall be manufactured b Koibab Forest Products.
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B.
PLANTING TIME: No planting shall 'Lake place during extremely
Contractor shall call out the supplier's representative.
1. In order to be substantial complete, of least the
shall be kept in a location designated by the Owner's
hot, dry, windy or freezing weather.
XII. SEED LAWN PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE):
following must have been finished.
C. MATERIALS, MACHINERY, EMPLOYEES: Except as otherwise
2. PVC pipe shall not be threaded and all transition from PVC
Respresentative.
8. Commercial fertilizer shall be Best Products of approved
equal.
a. All fine grading, including elimination of low
noted, the Contractor shall rovide and a for all
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materials, labor, tools, and other items necessary and
to metal piping shall be by PVC mole threaded adapter
fittings.
B. REQUIRED NOTATIONS:
9. M orrhizal inoculum - Tri -C Enter rises, 1 800
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LOCATIONS: Relative position of all plants and trees is subject
to approval of the Owner's Representative and they shall, if
A. REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII, for finish grading,
points that hold runoff.
incidental to the completion of his work.
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necessary, be relocated at his direction as part of this
weed control, and soil preparation.
b. A complete and operable irrigation system.
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contract. Trees shall normally be located a minimum of 5'
c. Installation of all plant materials.
D. SURVEYS, PERMITS, REGULATIONS: The Owner shall furnish
BACKFLOW PREVENTER: The backflow prevention device
specified herein shall be verified with local plumbing and
1. The Contractor shall dimension from two (2) permanent
points of reference, buildin corners, sidewalks, or road
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TOP SOIL:
from buildings, site amenities and walkways.
B. PREPARATION: Cultivate to a depth of 2" below finish grade,
d. Seedin of all seeded areas.
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an adequate survey of the property. The Contractor
shall obtain and pay for all permits and comply with all
health codes. In the event of any conflict on the device
or the installation methods, the Owner's Representative
intersections, etc., the location of the following items:
1. To soil consists of a fertile, friable natural loam
D.
DISTRIBUTION: No more lants shall be distri ut
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remove stones, foreign growth of any kind and extraneous
matter, and grade to remove ridges and depressions so that
2. Minor pick-up items may be completed during the
laws and ordinances bearin ort the o eration or conduct
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shall be notified PRIOR TO BID OPENING.
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uniform unlit , free from subsoil, stiff cls ,hard clods,
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landscape area that can be planted and watered on the
areas after settlement will conform to the finish grade. Roll
and rake lightly until the surface is smooth, friable and of
basic maintenance period. These items will be
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determined as Minor solely by the Owners
of the work as drawn and specified. If the Contractor
observes that a variance exists therewith he shall
a. valves
b. The routing of the irrigation main lines
hard pan, sod, partially disintegrated debris, or other
undesirable materials.
same day.
uniform fine texture.
Representative.
nom tl notif the Owner's Re resentative in writin
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and any necessary changes shall be adjusted as provided
D. TESTS:
c. Connection to the existing water lines
d. Irrigation control valves
E.
CONTAINER REMOVAL: Plant containers shall be removed when
planting the plants. Container may be split on both sides,
C. SOWING: Sow lawn seed in the area designated on the
B. FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION: At the end of the
in the contract for chan es in the work.
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1. All main lines and lateral lines which have glued joints
under paving in the system shall be copped and
e. Quick Cou lin valves
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2. To soil shall not contain obnoxious weeds, such as
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mornin for , sorel, oxalis, s ur e, annual oo,
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however, without use of axe or spade. All containers shall be
drawings at the rate as designated on the Planting Plans,
Sow the lawn in two directions.
maintenance period and when the ground cover and turf
hove established and all pick-up items hove been completed,
E. PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSON: The
pressure tested at 150 PSI.
f. Controller Rain -check locations
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nut gross or bermudo grass.
removed from the site,
the Contractor shall re uest a final maintenance ins ection.
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Contractor shall adequately protect the work, adjacent
r er} and the ublic, and shall be res onsble for
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2. Pressure shall be sustained in the lines for not less than
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C.
PLANT MATERIALS:
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PLANTING PITS: All tree and shrub pits shall have a diameter
D. TOP DRESSING: Rake lightly, spread 1/4" of Par -5 top
dressing with a mechanical spreader, roll with a 200 lbs.
The Contractor will be advised by the Owner's Representative
at the final inspection that work is or is not satisfactory.
on damn es or in ur due to his act.
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two (2) hours. If leaks develop, the joints shall be
2. The drawing shall show approved subsitutions of sizes,
of at least twice the diameter of the root ball. Pit depths
shall be a minimum 12" deeper than the root ball for trees
roller and water with a fine spray.
replaced and the test repeated until the entire system
materials, and manufacturer's name and catalog number.
1. Plant names in the Plant List conform to "Standardized
and 8" deeper than the root ball for shrubs or as per
1. If the work is satisfactory, the basic maintenance
F. CHANGES IN THE WORK: The Owner may order changes in
is watertight.
Plant Names" b American Joint Committee of
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planting details.
XIII. HYDROSEEDING SPECIFICATIONS (IF APPLICABLE):
period will end on the date of the final inspection
the work, and the contract sum being adjusted accordingly.
C. DELIVERY OF DRAWINGS OF RECORD:
Horticultural Nomenclature, except in cases not covered
as directed b the Owner's Re r
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All such orders and adjustments plus claims by the
Contractor for extras must be made in writin before
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3. Test shall be observed and a roved b the Owner's
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Representative to backfill.
therein. In these instances the established custom of
the nursery trade in followed.
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PLACING: Plants shall be placed and held during backfill in
A. GENERAL: The hydr000d shall be applied in the form of a
2. If the work is unsatisfactor the basic maintenance
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executing the work involved.
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On or before the date of final inspection, the Contractor
shall deliver the corrected and complete blacklines to the
an upright position in the center of the pit. Plants shall
be held at, or slightly above nursery level. The earth ball
slurry consisting of wood cellulose fiber, seed, chemical
additives, commercial fertilizer and water. When hydraulically
period will continue at no additional expense to the
4. When the irrigation system has been completed (and
Owner's Re resentative. Deliver of blocklines will not relieve
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2. Plants shall be sound, healthy, vigorous, free from
disease and weeds, insect pests of their eggs and shall
shall be ke t intact. An ex osed roots shall be s read
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Injured
s ra d on the soil surface the h dromulchin shall form
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Owner until the work has been cam p
pleted, ins ected,
and approved by the Owner's Representative.
G. CORRECTION OF WORK: The Contractor shall re -execute
before planting has be un), the Contractor, in the
the Contractor of the res onsibilit of furnishin re uired
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hove healthy, normal root systems, well filling their
out. roots shall be runed.
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a blotter like round cover im re nated uniform) with seed
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on work that falls to conform to the re uirements of
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the contract and shall remedy defects due to faulty
presence of the Owners Representative, shall test the
coverage of water afforded to the lawn and planting areas
information that ma be omitted from the rants.
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container, but not to the point of being root bound.
H.
BACKFILL: Plant pit backfilling soil shall consist of 1 part
and fertilizer and shall allow the absor tion of moisture and
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rainfoll to percolate to the underlying soil.
C. FAILURE TO PASS INSPECTION: If the work fails to pass
materials or workmanship upon written notice from the
Owner's Representative for a period of ninety (90) days
as complete and adequate. The Contractor shall finish
all materials and erform all work re uired to correct
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D. CONTROLLER CHARTS:
3. Plants shall not be runed rior to deliver exce t as
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nitrogen stabilized sawdust to 2 parts topsoil. Materials shall
be thoroughly mixed before placement. In addition to
B. EQUIPMENT: Hydraulic equipment used for the application of
final inspection, any subsequent inspections must be
rescheduled as per above, and will be charged to the
from the date of completion of the contract.
an inade uacies of covers e.
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1. As -built drawings shall be received and approved by
authorized b the Owner's Re resentative. In no case
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shall trees be to ed.
backfill, Tri - C CMyco Packs 7 gm. tablets shall be added to
the fertilizer, seed, and slurry of prepared wood pulp shall be
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Contractor at the prevailing hourly rate of the Owner's
of the Owner's Representative.
the Owner's Representative prior to preparing controller
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plant pits at the following rates:
of the super hydro -seeder type as approved by the Owner's
H. LANDSCAPE COORDINATOR STATUS: The Landscape
5. The Contractor shall inform the Owner's Representative
charts.
Representative.
Coordinator acts as the authorized representative of the
of any deviations from the plan required by wind, planting,
4. All plant materials shall be subject to approval of size,
1 pok per 1 gallon container
Owner in conjunction with the project manager, and has
authority to accept or reject materials or workmanship
soils, or site conditions that has a affect on present
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2. Provide one controller chart for each controller supplied.
health, quality, character, etc., by the Owners
Re resentative.
2 paks per 5 gallon container
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C. APPLICATION: The operator shall spray the area with a uniform
and to make minor changes in the work not involving extra
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paks per 15 ballon container
10 paks per 24 box
visible coat by using the green color of the wood pulp as a
guide. The slurry shall be applied in a sweeping motion in a
cost. He will also interpret the meaning of the contract
documents and may stop the work if necessary to ensure
E. IRRIGATION HEAD INSTALLATION:
3. The chart shall be a reduced drawin of the actual
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as -built system, using a different color to indicate the
5. The height and spread of all plant materials shall be
branches in
12 paks per 30" box
16 paks per 36" box
arched stream so as to fall like rain allowin the wood fibers
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to build on each other until a coat is achieved and the
its proper execution.
area of coverage for each station.
measured with their normal osition.
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18 paks per 42" box
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material is spread at the required rate per acre.
CITY OF FONTANA STANDARDS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
1. Shrub and ground cover spray heads adjacent to curbs
20 paks per 48" box and those box sizes which are larger
SPECIFICATION FOR ALL COMMUNITY FUNDED DEVELOPMENT AREA
1. CLARIFICATION OF DRAWINGS BEFORE BIDDING: After
reviewin the dr wi
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or walks shall be installed 1 1/2" away from the curb or
walk and the heads shall be pop-up models as
4. When the chart is completed and approved by the Owner's
6. The caliper of ail trees shall be measured 4' above the
surface of the ground.
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D. TIME LIMIT: All slurry mixture which has not been applied
res onsibilit to clarif with the Owner's Re resentative
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indicated on the drawin s.
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Representative, it shall be hermetically sealed and placed
in the controller box.
I.
WATERING: When the pit has been backfilled to three quarters
of ' s
it depth water shall be poured about the roots. Air
within four hours after mixing will be rejected and removed
from the project at the Contractor's expense.
3.07 THE NINETY (90) DAY MAINTENANCE PERIOD
any questions the Contractor may have regarding the
7. Where caliper or other dimensions of any plant materials
pockets shall be eliminated and backfill continued until the
method of construction, quantities, or quality of materials
2. Shrub spray heads adjacent to building, fences, or
are omitted from the plant list, it shall be understood
backfill is brought to grade level.
A. Preliminary Review: As soon as all plantings are completed per Contract
included or called out. If the Contractor cannot contact the
similar structures shall be installed 1 1 2" away from the
V1• CLEAN-UP:
that these plant materials shall be normal stock for the
E. PROTECTION: Special care should be exercised by the
Documents, Hold a preliminary review to determine the condition of the work
Owner's Representative, the Contractor must qualify his bid
structure and the nozzle shall be 2 1/2" minimum above finish
type listed.
Contractor in preventing any of the slurry being sprayed inside
or accept the interpretation of the Owners Representative
grade. (No rigid risers)
A. SCOPE AND FREQUENCY: After installation operations
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COMPACTING: Backfill shall not be compacted around the
any reservoir basin or onto drainage ditches and channels
on the questionable areas as they develop during construction.
have been completed, remove all trash, excess soil and
8. Plant material shall be s metrical, t ical for variet
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roots or ball of the plant during or after planting. The
backfill on which the lant ball rests shall be li htl com acted.
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which may impede the free flow of rain or irrigation water.
An slurr s illed into restricted areas shall be cleaned u at
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b. Date of Review: Submit a written re uest to the e c '
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J. SAMPLES: The Owner's Representative reserves the right to
3. All irrigation heads are to have double swing joints as
rubbish from property. All scars, ruts, or other marks
in the area caused by this work shall be repaired and
and species, and shall conform to measurements specified
in the Plant List/Legend.
the Contractors expense to the satisfaction of the Owner or
Owner's Representative.
Representative at lease five (5) working days prior to anticipated date of
review.
take and analyze samples of materials for conformity to
detailed.
the round left in a ea a
g n t nil orderly condition
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E TLE ENT: Plants which settle shall be i
ra sed to the
specifications at any time. The Contractor shall furnish
throughout the site. The Contractor shall pick up all
required level or replaced at the option of the Contractor.
C. Beginning of the Ninety (90)Day Maintenance Period: The date on which the
samples upon request by the Owners Representative. Rejected
thra h r u
s es itin from his work n o less than each Frida
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9. Plant materi I I r t n
a are ha those s ecified ma be
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Raised ants whic fail t r w h
h o o s all be re aced.
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G. MAIN A
TEN NCE AND IRRIGATION: Once the slurry mulch has been
Agency's Authorized Representative issues a letter of Preliminary pleted.
materials shall be immediately removed from the site and
4. Install all irrigation heads per details.
before leaving the site, once a week and/or the last
supplied if complying in all other respects and at no
applied and allowed to set for one day, the slope shall be
Acceptance to the Contractor. By this date, all plant materials shall be
re laced at the Contractors ex ense. The cost of testin
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materials not meeting specifications shall be paid by the
F. IRRIGATION HEAD ADJUSTMENTS:
working day of each week. All trash shall be removed
cam letel from the site.
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additional cost to the Owner, upon approval of the
Owner's Re resentative.
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STAKING: Stakes shall be driven to sufficient depth to hold
then be irri ated. There is no set irri ation re uirements in
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gallons per minute. Duration of time and number of gallons
planted all areas requiring hydroseeded lawns shall be completed.
Contractor.
the tree rigid. Trees shall be supported by at least two ties
(see details),
to be applied will vary from day to day and system to system
The irri ation Contractor shall flush and ad st all irri ation
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Val. GUARANTEE:
10. All plant materials must have been previously inspected
of the nursery by the County Horticultural Department
depending on the rate of growth and climatic conditions
encountered. As a rule of thumb, the soil surface must be
3.08 PRE -FINAL AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE
K. PRE-CONSTRUCTIO F -
N CON ERENCE: Schedule a re c onstruction
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meeting with the Owners Representative at least seven (7}
heads for timum erfor ane n r
oP m c a d to event overs ra onto
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walks and buildings as much os possible. This shall include
A. SCOPE: The entire irrigation system shall be guaranteed
and shall be subject to acce tance as to unlit b
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the Owner's Representative.
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PRUNING: Limbs branches canes nil ru er i r
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trimming shall be removed to leave a clean cut flush with
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pt mo tat all times, particularly during the seeding
germination period (approximately 30 days).
A. Condi i n f r -
t o s o Pre Final Acceptance of Work at End of Maintenance Period:
days before beginning work. The purpose of this conference
selecting the best degree of arc to fit existing site situations.
by the Contractor as th materials and workmanship,
the trunk (pruning only as directed by the Owner's
is to review any questions the Contractor may have regarding,
This also includes using the appropriate radius reduction
including settling of backfill areas below grade for a
Representative).
1. Each plant shall be alive and thriving, showing signs of growth and no
the work, administrative procedures during construction and
equipment.
period of one (1) year following the date of final
11. Substitutions will be permitted only as indicated, or if
H. RESEEDING: All bare spots shall be reseeded (sodded, if
signs of growth and no signs of stress, disease, or any other.
project work schedule.
acceptance of the work. If, within one (1) year from
date of completion, settling occurs, and adjustments in
proof is submitted that any plant specified is not
available, a proposal will be considered for the use of
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PLANTING BEDS: Planting beds shall be edged and cultivated
h roseed is urf mi
yd t x), by the Contractor within 45 days days
providing the lack of cover growth or mulch is not due to
2. All plants not meeting these conditions shall be replaced and a Ninety
G. CLOSING OF UNINSPECTED WORK:
pipes, valves, and irrigation heads, sod, irrigation devices,
the nearest equivalent size or variety with an equitable
to the line separating areas as shown. Beds shall be brought
inadequate irrigation or erosion caused by excessive watering
90 Da Maintenance Period commenced for such lants.
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or paving is necessary to bring the system, sod or
adjustment of the contract price.
to a smooth even surface conforming to established grades
by the Owner.
IRRIGATION SPECIFICATIONS
The Contractor shall not allow or cause any of his work to be
paving to the proper level of the permanent grades, the
after full se le h
tt ment as occurred.
3. Lawn areas shall not be 100% weed free unless otherwise approved by
covered or enclosed until it has been inspected, tested and
approved by the authorized Owner's Representative. Should
Contractor, as part of the work under this contract, shall
make all adjustments without extra cost of the Owner,
12. Quantities shown on the call outs on the Planting Plan
IX. GROUND
COVER AREAS:
XIV. REPLACEMENTS:
the Agencys Authorized Representative.
I. SCOPE OF WORK:
an of his work be enclosed or covered before such
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inspection and test, he shall uncover the work at his own
includin the com lete restoration of all damn ed
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planting, paving or other improvements of any kind,
are for the convenience of the Contractor only.
Quantities drawn on the plan (whether by circles, dots or
A. GENERAL: The Contractor shall immediately replace any and
4. Lawn areas shall have 100% germination and establishment of turf.
The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, machinery, and
expense and after it has been inspected, tested, and approved,
he shall make ail repairs with like materials necessary to
triangles) are the final authority and shall be furnished
and installed as drawn. The Owner's Representative shall
A.
REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VIi, for finish grading,
weed control, and soil preparation.
all materials which for any reason die or are damaged while
under the Contractor's care. Replacements shall be made
8. Corrective Work:
processes necessary to install a complete irrigation system
restore all his work and that of other Contractors to its
B. RESPONSIBILITY: Should any operational difficulties in
have the final authority as to location of all plant material.
with plant of like kind and size in the same manner as
as shown on the drawin s and ors ecified herin. When
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connection with the irrigation system within the specified
B.
SOIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil as per these specifications
specified for the original planting (see uarantee "XVII -D"
1. Work required corrective action or replacement in the judgment of the
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completed the irrigation system shall be a 100% coverage
uarantee eriod which is in the o inion of the Owner's
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Representative due to inferior material and/or workman-
D.
SEED MATERIALS:
and the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan.
for definition of death and re lacementg).
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A enc Authorized Re resentative shall be erformed within ten 10
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system in total functioning manner.
calendar days after the Pre -Final Review.
H. BACKFILLING:
ship, said difficulties shall be immediately corrected by
XV. CLEAN-UP:
II. GENERAL PRQUIREMENTS:
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the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Owner's
1. Seed shall be clean, fresh, new crop seed and shall be
C.
GRADING: Areas shall be raked and floated smooth to provide
2. Perform corrective work a_nd materials replacement in accordance
1. Backfill shall not be placed until the installed irrigation
Representative at no additional cost to the Owner;
the mixture as noted on the Planting Plan.
a true and uniform surface.
with the Drawings and Specifications and shall be made by the
system has been inspected and approved by the Owner's
including any and all other damage caused by such
A. GENERAL: After all installation operations have been completed,
Contractor at no cost to the Agency.
A. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions are
a roximated. Before roceedin with an work, the
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Re resentative.
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defects.
2. Seed shall be mixed by the dealer and furnished with the
dealer's guarantee statement of composition and
D.
PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Planting pits for ground cover
shall be 4 x 4" or adequate to accept plant material from
all trash, excess soil, empty plant containers and rubbish
shall be removed from the property. All scars, ruts other
3. After corrective work is cam leted, the Contractor shall a sin re u
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Contractor shall carefully check and verify all dimensions.
Spacing of irrigation heads, locations of valves and backflow
2. Trenches shall be backfilled with a minimum of 4" of
fine,
C. INSTRUCTIONS: After the irri ation s tem has been
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completed and the connections made, the Contractor
ercenta a of urit which shall be furnished to the
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Owner's Representative. Seed tags shall be delivered to
flats or 4" ots without crushin or deformin the rootball.
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Place a 1/2 tsp. Tri - C Endo 120 fertilizer tablet in each
marks in the area caused b this work shall be re uired and
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the ground left in a neat and orderly condition throughout
a Pre -Final Review for Pre -Final Acceptance as outlined above.
preventers, and proposed P.O.C. shall be as indicated on the
drawings. Any deviation from the have the
granular materials to protect the pipe from the
clods or rocks. The remaining excavated dirt can be
shall instruct the Owner or his re resentative, in the
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the Owner's Re resentative at the time of installation.
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the site. Contractor shall pick up all trash resulting from this
work no less than each Friday before leaving the site, once o
4. Continue maintenance of all landsca ed areas until such time as all
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approval of the Owner's Representative.
used as backfill. The Contractor shall not place
operation and maintenance of the system.
week and/or the last working day each week. All trash shall
corrective measures hove been completed and accepted by the Agency's
detrimental subsoil or rocks in the top 6" of backfill.
E.
STAKES: All stakes shall be per details,
E.
SPACING: Plant according to spacing and in areas indicated on
be removed completely from the site.
Authorized Representative.
B. VERIFICATION OF FINISH GRADE: The Contractor shall inspect
the site and check all finish grades within the work area
3. If settlement occurs and ad' stments in i e, valves,
irrigation
PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS
IV. OBSTRUCTIONS
BELOW GROUND:
the drawings. Soil shall be firmly tamped around each plant,
and the excess soil removed from the crown.
B. TOP SOIL: Excess to soil shall be removed from the site.
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C. Final Acceptance: Final approval and acceptance of the work will be given
when the following conditions, as determined by the Agency's Authorized
to ensure the proper sol coverage (os specified) of the
irrigation system pipes.
heads, or any other irrigation devi e, necessary
to bring the system to proper working order. The
A.
CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY: the Contractor is responsible
F.
WATERING: Each section of ground cover shall be immediately
C. NEATNESS: Leave the sidewalks and street in a neat and
Representative have been met:
Contractor shall as r i
a pa t of h s work under this
contract make all the necessary adjustments without extra
I. SCOPE OF WORK:
for verif 'n the location of all unlit lines and other
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watered upon completion of planting, and thereafter as
re uired.
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clean condition at the end of each workin da .
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C. WATER SUPPLY: The Contractor shall verify and be
cost to the Owner.
underground obstructions so that proper precautions may be
hundred (100) percent germination and plant establishment is obtained.
familiar with the source of water supply to the irrigation
system os indicated on the drawings.
A. Furnish alt labor, materials and e quipment necessary to
provide and install plant materials as shown on the drawings
token not to disturb or damage such improvements. In the
event of a conflict between such lines and plant locations,
G.
SPACING FROM EDGE: The first row of ground cover should
D. REMOVAL OF TAGS: Remove all tags, labels, nursery stakes
and ties from all plants unless otherwise directed, and only
2. All planting areas shall be weed free unless otherwise approved by the
I. AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER AND VALVES:
or as specified herein,
the Contractor shall promptly notify the Owner's Representative,
always be within 6" of the edge of planting area and triangular
at the end of all installations.
Agency's Authorized Representative.
who shall arrange for the relocation of one or the other.
spaced.
D. PERMITS AND FEES: The Contractor shall apply and pay
for all necessary permits required in the pursuit of his
1. A 120 volt electrical power outlet to the controller
shall be provided by others. (Provided the Landscape
B. Work included in this section (items included but not limited
Failing to follow this procedure, the Contractor shall at his
own expense make any and all repairs for damages resulting
XVI. PROTECTION:
3. After final inspection and acceptance by the Agencys Authorized
work as required by the governing codes.
Contractor has not included the electrical connection
to):
from his work.
X. SEASONAL COLOR:
Re resentative.
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E. CARE OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STEPS: The Contractor
in his sco a of work h rr'
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responsible for making the hookup from the outlet to
1. Grade, including mounding, molding and shaping surface
V. FINISH GRADING:
A.
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shall be provided for oil areas against damage of any kind,
4. Th A n '
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shall be held responsible for the care and preservation
the controller.
of all planting areas as indicated including the removal
weed control, and soil preparation.
until final acceptance by the Owner's Representative.
the maintenance period beyond days specified, if they determined
of all existing buildings and structures on the property
of existing vegetation unless otherwise specified,
A.
TiLING: Till all planting areas as specified herein.
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further maintenance establishment required by the Contract
Documents.
and ad' cent remises and Conti uous ro ert . An art
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of these properties injured, damaged or disturbed
2. All wire from the controller to electric control valves
B.
SOIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil as per these specifications
and the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan.
B. RESPONSIBILITY: the Contractor shall be held responsible for
because of his work shall be repaired, replaced or cleared
shall be solid co er U.F. 14-600 volt direct burial.
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Use white for common, black for lawn and
2. Pre are and till soil in lantin areas includin furnishin
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of all amendments os specified. Note that amendments
B.
UNIFORM GRADE: After tilling, all areas shall be brought to
the care and preservation of all existing buildin s and
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structures on the property and adjacent premises. Any
5. Approval and acceptance for operation and maintenance will be given in
by the Contractor at his expense.
shrub systems and red for moisture sensors; common
indicated on the drawings (unless otherwise specified)
uniform grade by floating or hand raking.
C.
GRADING: Areas shall be raked and floated smooth to provide
part
of them in ured, damn ed of disturbed because of his work
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control wire. Install in common trench with main line
are for bid purposes only. Actual soil amendments will
a true and uniform surface.
shall be repaired, replaced or cleaned by the Contractor at
F. REVIEW OF DRAWINGS: It is the Contractor's res onsibilit
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pipe where possible. Tape control wire at 10' O.C. to
be based on the soils test results.
C.
GRADE RELATIONSHIPS: Finish grade of planting areas afther
his expense.
3.09 WARRANTY PERIOD AND REPLACEMENTS OF PLANT MATERIALS
to review irrigation drawings and note any areas he
main line pipe. Provide minimum 18" coverage.
application of soil amendments shall be 1" below top of
believes additional heads or valves are required prior
to submitting a bid. If no changes ore submitted, the
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3. Furnish and plant all plant materials as indicated in the
concrete walks and curb grades and 6" below finish floor
of building or as noted by spot elevations.
D.
QUALITY OF PLANTS: Plants shall to healthy annual plant
material in bloom in the size indicated on the drawin s
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XVII. GUARANTEE:
A. Specific Requirements: Refer to the following sections:
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Contractor is responsible for full coverage of equipment
3. Wire connections shall be made with -Lok wire
"Dri-splice"
drawings and specifications.
as necessar at the ense.
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connector sealing packs #3576 or Spears
with sealant DS 300 ora roved a ual.
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4. Perform
D.
SLOPE FROM BUILDINGS: soil areas adjacent to buildin s shall
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PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Each plant pit for seasonal color
A. SHRUBS: All shrubs shall be uaranteed as to rowth and
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health for a period of ninety (90) days after completion of the
1. Lawns and Grasses- Section 02930
G. GOVERNING REGULATION: All local, municipal and state
all pruning os required.
slope away from the building at 2% minimum for 10 feet and
shall continue to slope at a minimum of 1% until water drains
shall be 6" x 6", or adequate to accept material in the
required size, with one teaspoon of bone meal mixed into the
specified maintenance period and/or final acceptance by the
2. Trees, Shrubs, and Ground Covers- Section 02950
laws, rules and regulations governing or relating to
4. There shall be a control wire from each control valve
running to the controller, and each control valve shall
5. Stake and tie all plant materials as specified.
to street or storm system.
backfill mix (shrub backfill mix should be used, not the
Agriform plant tablets).
Owner or Owners Representative.
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.
be connected to the common ground wire.
6. Provide for the maintenance of the lanting until
E.
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ROCKS OR CLODS: No rocks or clods over 3/4 in diameter
F.
SPACING: Plant
B. TREES: Trees shall be guaranteed to live and grow in on
acceptable upright position for one (1) year after the specified
5. All electrical work shall comply with the applicable codes.
acce tance of the b b the Owners Re resentative.
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shall be on to of re ared lantin beds.
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at spacing and in areas indicated on the
drawings. Soil shall be firmly tomped around each plant,
period veil/or final acceptance the Owner or
H. DIAGRAMMATIC DESIGN: The design is diagrammatic. All
7. Dispose of all debris and surplus materials.
VI. WEED CONTROL:
and the excess soil removed from the crown.
Owner' Rep
Owners Representative. The Owner must provide adequate
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maintenance to ensure the extended guarantee on trees.
pipe, valves, etc., shown within paved areas ore for
6. Install all valves per details, and manufactures
design clarifications only and shall be installed in
planted areas where possible. Never install the backflow
recommendations.
8. Clean-up.
A.
KILLING WEEDS: Contractor shall germinate and destroy
G.
WATERING: Each section of seasonal color shall be immediately
watered upon completion of planting, and watered thereafter as
C. DEFINITION OF DEATH: Plants which die or lose more than 30%
preventers in lawn area; always in shrub areas.
MOISTURE SENSOR INSTALLATION (if applicable):
existin weed seeds before re arirt areas for lantin
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Sufficient water shall be applied to cause weed see-. to sprout.
required.
of their ori inal leaves shall be re laced.
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I. INSTALLATION: All irrigation materials shall be
1. Installations and wiring are to be done by the Contractor
9. Guarantee.
Young weeds shall then be destroyed and remover' before they
have opportunity to set seed.
H.
SPACING FROM EDGE: the first row of seasonal color should
D. REPLACEMENT: The Contractor, within seven 7 da of
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written notification by the Owner or Owner's Representative,
installed in accordance with the techniques and
specifications set forth by each respective manufacturer.
in compliance with installation and operating instructions
10. Maintenance.
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be always within 6" of the edge of the planting area.
shall remove and replace all guaranteed plant materials which
All pertinent descriptive literature issued by these manufacturers
become a part of these specifications after baving been approved
enclosed with the moisture sensor and included with
these special instructions.
II. VERIFICATION OF SITE CONDITIONS:
B.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: For additional weed killing refer
to Planting Notes on the Planting Plan.
XI. SOD
LAWN MATERIALS AND PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE):
for any reason fail to meet the requirements of this guarantee.
Replacement shall be made with plant material as indicated or
by the authorized Owner's Representative. Such installation
specified from the original planting and all such replacement
practices shall be followed only if the directions of the
2. The Contractor shall furnish 2 -AWG -UF X14 (or larger)
A. EXCAVATION: The Contractor shall verif exact locations of
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VII. SOIL
PREPARATION:
A.
REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII, for finish grading,
materials shall be guaranteed as specified for the original
guaranteed material.
irrigation drawings and specifications do not thoroughly and
wires from the controller to the moisture sensor control
all existing sub-sufoce utilities (mechanical and electrical)
weed control, and soil preparation.
completely order the methods or techniques to be followed.
Install all equipment and materials as shown per details.
stations, locations shown on drawings. Provide additional
10' expansion lead to each station for finally locating of
prior to excavation. Any utilities, A.C. paving, concrete work,
etc., destroyed or damaged by any work under this contract
A.
SOIL REPORT: Before starting soil preparation the Contractor
B.
PREPARATION: Sod area to shall be rolled
XVIII. MAINTENANCE:
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sensors. All sensors are to be wired in parallel (see wire
color note above).
shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense.
shall submit a soil report to the Owner and the Owner's
Representative. If no soil report is submitted it will be
prior planting
lightly and watered to a depth of 6" the day prior to
J. SITE PROBLEMS: The Irrigation Contractor shall not
assumed that amendments were not added and the Landscape
planting. If any air pockets are found, the area shall be
A. SCOPE: After all work indicated on the drawings or herein
willfully install the irrigation system as indicated on
B. SUB -SURFACE DRAINAGE OR SOIL CONDITIONS: Should sub-
Contractor will be requested to give a credit for soil
regraded as necessary. Lightly water the area to be
specified has been completed, inspected, and approved by the
the drawin s when it is obvious in the field that there
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3. Ametek 6" extension boxes No. 10-170-003 covered by
surface drainage or soil conditions be encountered which
preparation.
planted just prior to planting.
Owner or Owner's Re resentative, the Contractor shall maintain
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are unknown obstructions, grade differences, and/or
Ametek green cover No. IVC -10-173-004, or approved
would be detrimental to growth or survival of plant material,
all planted areas by means of continuous watering (including
discre anci i t
p es n he area dimensions until such conditions
are brou ht to the attention of the Owner's Re resentative.
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equal, shall be installed as detailed.
the Contractor shah notify the Owner's Representative in
writin statin the conditions and submit a ro osal coverin
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COMPACTED AREAS: Soil areas that are compacted to more
C.
QUALITY: Sod shall be #1 Grade, machine cut at uniform
thickness of 5 8" excludin to rowth and thatch, weed
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monitoring and adjucting irrigation schedule), weeding, rolling,
mowin s ra n reseedin
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.II. MATERIALS:
4. All wiring connections at valve locations shall be water-
cost of correcti n. f
o I the Contractor fails a notify the
Owner's Representative of such conditions, he shall be
than 90% during site preparation shall be ripped to a minimum
of 12" prior to beginning soil preparation. These areas shall
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free and shall be no less than eight months nor more than
sixteen months old.
operations necessary for their care and upkeep for a period of
not less than ninety (90) days. At the end of the maintenance
proof,
responsible for plant material under the guarantee clause of
be defined by the Owners Representative and be billed as an
extra if the unit rice is uoted in the bid.
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Irrigation materials and equipment shall be of type, size and
location as noted and indicated on the drawings. Unless
5. One service unit will be purchased to properly prepare and
the specifications.
D.
TIMING: Installation shall take place within 24 hours after
condition.
ermission to chane is ranted from the Owners Re resentative;
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service the moisture sensor. The service unit aloe with all
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printed operating instructions ore to furnished to the
C. DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions area roximate. Before
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METHOD OF MIXING: If the sloe is under 2 to 1, the soil
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preparation materials should be broadcast uniformly over all
harvesting.
B. WEED CONTROL: Ail planted areas shall be ke t free of debris
materials are to be new and in perfect condition. No deviations
from the specifications shall be allowed. The decision of the
Owner by the Contractor at final inspection.
proceeding with any work, the Contractor shall carefully check
and verify all dimensions and quantities, and shall immediately
landscape areas and worked to a depth of 6" by rototiller or
E.
INSTALLATION: Sod shall be fold in a staggered pattern, with
and shall be weeded at not more that seven (7) day
intervals. Areas that do not have a pre -emergent weed killer
Owner's Re resentative shall be final in determination of the
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inform the Owner's Representative of any discrepancies between
other acceptable mechanical means to obtain a uniform blend
in the soil. If the slo a is renter than 2 to 1, the
tight joints and in the same direction each time. On all
shall also be cultivated at not more that seven (7) day
quality of materials.
6. Moisture Sensor operating and service instruction and
operations manual is to be placed in the controller.
the information on the drawings and the actual conditions,
refraining from doing any work in said areas until given
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amendments shall be hydraulically applied for areas aver 1000
slopes sod shall be installed from the bottom up and the newly
sod should be protected by walking on boards as installer moves
intervals.
iV. INSTALLATION:
7.
approval to do so by the Owner's Representative.
square feet and raked in for small areas. For the soil
amendment bid mix refer to the Planting Notes on the
upward. On slopes, pin the sod down with wooden pe s. No
metal staples will be allowed. No sod of less than 18 in
C. FERTILIZING: Ali planted areas shall receive a fertilizer
A. EXCAVATION:
Special depth and placement information to augment
Moisture Sensor Installation and Operation instruction,
III. SOIL AMENDMENTS:
Planting Plan.
length will be allowed.
a lication of 20 ounds ver 1,000 s uare feet of Gro -Power
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45 days following the beginning of maintenance. Water in
1. The Contractor shall verify locations of all
is to be provided by the Specified Manufacturer.
D.
EXTRANEOUS MATERIALS: In additional to the work specified
F.
JOINTS: Adjoin the sections of sod firmly together. If air
thoroughly after application.
existing subsurface utilities (mechanical and
electrical) prior to excavation. Any utilities, A.C.
8. Installation must be inspected and accepted by the
1. Nitrogen stablized redwood sawdust shall be 100%
nitrogen stabilized (5% by dry weight) and free of
above the Contractor shall remove all extraneous materials that
are exposed on the surface and grade to facilitate run-off of
spaces occur between sections of sod they must be filled
with sand or the sod relaid.
D. CONDITION OF SITE: During the maintenance period, keep the
paving, concrete work• plant material, etc., destroyed or
Manufacturers Respresentative.
shaving particles larger than 1/4" passing through a
surface water,
project neat and free from debris at all times. Obtain the
damaged by any work under this contract shall be
100 mesh screen.
Owner's approval for on-site storage of equipment or
repaired or replaced of the Contractors expense.
maintenance materials.
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