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GENERAL CONDITIONS 2. Trenches for pipe shall be cut to required grade line V. DRAWINGS OF RECORD (AS-BUILTS): 2. Soil sulfur shall be standard commercial grade. E. DELIVERY SLIPS: Supply delivery slips from the supplier for G. ROLLING: Roll sod with an adequately weighted roller to XIX. FINAL CONSTRUCTION AND FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION: /�
A. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Shall consist of specifications at a true gradient to provide uniform support for the the soil amendments to the site. Bulk loads from the smooth out the sod bed. /j
and its eneral conditions and the drawin s. The intent length of the pipe. 3. Soil Conditioner - Tri-C Enterprises- 1(800) 927-3311 Contractors yard will not be accepted. Supply empty bags for ,,oiraii.,,,,,,: %/'/� ,, , ,.
9 r, A. GENERAL: or fax 909 590-3301. fertilizer to the Su erintendent of the ob and the Owner's A. FINAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION: �,/�,,,,,, ��� i"""���"'
of these documents is to include all labor, materials, ( ( ) P 1 H. PROTECTION OF EDGES: Regrade to protect the edges from %/� ''����
and services necessary for the proper execution on the Representative. j ,,/
3. Depth of trenches shall be sufficient to provide a The Contractor shall rovide and kee u to date, in drying if mowing edge is not used.
work. The documents are to be considered as one. p p p 4. Bone meal 2-22-0 shall be manufactured b Kello When all landscape improvements have been installed in
minimum cover above the top of the pipe as noted on accordance with this section, a com lete set of record y 99 -'-all 1�!
Whatever is called for b an arts shall be as bindin p Su I , Wilmin ton, CA. VIII. SHRUB AND TREE PLANTING: accordance with the plans and specifications, the
y y p g the drawings. "as-built" black line ozalid rints which shall be corrected PP y g I. WATERING: After installation sod must be ke t thorou hl '` '"
' as if called for all parts. p P 9 Y Contractor shall notify the Owners Representative and • I
daily and show every change from the original drawings and watered to a depth of 6". No foot traffic shall be allowed request a "Final Construction" inspection. If the Owner's Y=`) s{
s ecifications and the exact "os-built" locations, sizes and 5. Azalea organic planter mix #103 shall be manufactured A. CORRELATION: Trees and shrubs shall not be lanted uritil for 2 to 3 weeks from the date of installation.
B. JOINING PIPE: p b Banding Fertilizer. p Representative determines the work to be substantially 7
B. VERIFICATION: The Contractor shall verify measurements kinds of equipment. Prints for this purpose may be obtained y all operations in conjunction with the installation of the complete and in conformance with plans and specifications, . -'
on the drawings before beginning work. In case of error from the Owner. This set of drawings shall be kept on the irrigation system have been completed', final grades have been J. INSPECTION BY SUPPLIER: If there are an uestions re ardin the Contractor will be advised that the basic ninety (90)
or discre anc in the drawin s or s ecifications or in 1. The Contractor is responsible to be familiar with the site and shall be used onl as a record set. These drawin s established, and the lantin beds ro erg pre ared b y q g g � '
P Y 9 P Y 9 6. Ph Acidall shall be manufactured by Kellogg Supply, P 9 P P Y P Y the unlit of sod installation a re resentative of the su Iger day maintenance period is started•
the work of others affecting his work, he shall notify methods of assembling, joining, and installing the various shall also serve as work progress sheets and the Contractor Wilmin ton, CA. cultivation and fertilization as covered in these specifications. q y P PP
the Owner's Re resentative immediate) . The Contractor types of I es to be used. He will adhere in strict g shall be requested to inspect the installation and the
p y P P shall make neat and legible notations thereon daily, as the ,
accordance with the manufacturer's recommended Contractor shall call out the suppliers representative. 1. In order to be substantial com lete, at least the
shall be held responsible for any damages or loss due to work proceeds, showing the work as actually installed. These 7, Par - 5 shall be manufactured b Kaibab Forest Products. B. PLANTING TIME: No lantin shall take lace durin extreme) P
his failure to observe these instructions. procedures. drawings shall be available at the times for inspection and y p g p g y following must have been finished.
shall be kept in a location designated by the Owner's hot, dry, windy or freezing weather XII. SEED LAWN PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE):
Respresentative. 8. Commercial fertilizer shall be Best Products of approved
C. MATERIALS, MACHINERY, EMPLOYEES: Except as otherwise 2. PVC pipe shall not be threaded and all transition from PVC equal. a. All fine grading, including elimination of low
noted, the Contractor shall provide and pay for all to metal piping shall be by PVC male threaded adapter C. LOCATIONS: Relative position of all plants and trees is subject A. REFERENCE: Refer to Para ra h V, VI, VII, for finish radin points that hold runoff.
materials, labor, tools, and other items necessar and fittin s. B. REQUIRED NOTATIONS: 9. M corrhizal inoculum - Tri-C Enter rises, 1 800 to approval of the Owner's Representative and they shall, if g P 9 g' b. A com lete and o erable irri ation s tem. ' e C A P e
y g y P ( ) necessar , be relocated at his direction as art of this weed control, and soil preparation. P P ri Ys
incidental to the completion of his work. 927-3311. y p c. Installation of all plant materials. Landsca a Architecture
contract. Trees shall normally be located a minimum of 5' " d. Seeding of all seeded areas. P
C. BACKFLOW PREVENTER: The backflow prevention device 1. The Contractor shall dimension from two (2) permanent from buildings, site amenities and walkways. B. PREPARATION: Cultivate to a depth of 2 below finish grade, and Planning
B. TOP SOIL:
D. SURVEYS, PERMITS, REGULATIONS: The Owner shall furnish specified herein shall be verified with local plumbing and points of reference, building corners, sidewalks, or road remove stones, foreign growth of any kind and extraneous
an adequate survey of the property. The Contractor health codes. In the event of any conflict on the device intersections, etc., the location of the following items: matter, and grade to remove ridges and depressions so that 2. Minor pick-up items may be completed during the 3195 B Airport Loop Dr.
D. DISTRIBUTION: No more plants shall be distributed about the
shall obtain and pay for all permits and comply with all or the installation methods, the Owner's Representative 1. Topsoil consists of a fertile, friable natural loam of areas after settlement will conform to the finish grade. Roll basic maintenance period. These items will be Costa Mesa, CA. 92626
landscape area that can be planted and watered on the
laws and ordinances bearing on the operation or conduct shall be notified PRIOR TO BID OPENING uniform quality, free from subsoil, stiff clay, hard clods, and rake lightly until the surface is smooth, friable and of determined as Minor solely by the Owner's Nicnard Poinamus, License CA- 2782
a. Gate valves same day.
of the work as drawn and specified. If the Contractor hard pan, sod, partially disintegrated debris, or other uniform fine texture. Representative.
observes that a variance exists therewith he shall b. The routing of the irrigation main lines undesirable materials.
D. TESTS:
promptly notify the Owner's Representative in writing c. Connection to the existing water lines E. CONTAINER REMOVAL: Plant containers shall be removed when (949) 644-9370 (714) 210-3140 FAX
C. SOWING: Sow lawn seed in the area designated on the B. FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION: At the end of the
and any necessary changes shall be adjusted as provided d. Irri ation control valves planting the plants. Container may be split on both sides, maintenance eriod and when the round cover and turf
9 2. Topsoil shall not contain obnoxious weeds, such as drawings at the rate as designated on the Planting Plans. P 9
in the contract for changes in the work. 1. All main lines and lateral lines which have glued joints however, without use of axe or spade. All containers shall be have established and all ick-u items have been com leted,
e. Quick Coupling valves morning glory, Sorel, oxalis, spurge, annual poo, Sow the lawn in two directions. P P P
under paving in the system shall be capped and removed from the site. the Contractor shall re uest a final maintenance ins ection. "
ressure tested at 150 PSI. f. Controller/Rain-check locations nut grass or bermuda grass. q P
E. PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSON: The P The Contractor will be advised by the Owner's Representative ®• REFS'® t
g. Master valve or Pump D. TOP DRESSING: Rake lightly, spread 1/4" of Par-5 top at the final ins ection that work is or is not satisfactor
Contractor shall adequately protect the work, adjacent C. PLANT MATERIALS: F. PLANTING PITS: All tree and shrub pits shall have a diameter dressing with a mechanical spreader, roll with a 200 lbs. P Y
property, and the public, and shall be responsible for 2. Pressure shall be sustained in the lines for not less than of at least twice the diameter of the ,root ball. Pit depths
an damn es or in ur due to his act. two 2 hours. If leaks develo , the oints shall be 2. The drawin shall show a roved subsitutions of sizes, roller and water with a fine spray. , ,
y g j y O p j 9 PP " shall be a minimum 12" deeper than the root ball for trees 1. If the work is satisfactory, the basic maintenance A 'R RWa.�I r((�S
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,;Z "tis
„ period will end on the date of the final inspection
is watertight. Plant Names by American Joint Committee of planting details. XIII. HYDROSEEDING SPECIFICATIONS (IF APPLICABLE): /
F. CHANGES IN THE WORK: The Owner ma order chanes in as directed by the Owner's Representative• - �If 1�A5
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the work, and the contract sum bein adjusted accordin I . C. DELIVERY OF DRAWINGS OF RECORD:
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All such orders and adjustments plus claims by the 3. Test shall be observed and approved by the Owner's the nursery trade in followed. G. PLACING: Plants shall be placed and held during backfill in A. GENERAL: The hydromulch shall be applied in the form of a 2. If the work is unsatisfactory the basic maintenance
Contractor for extras must be made in writing before Representative prior to backfill. On or before the date of final inspection, the Contractor an upright position in the center of the pit. Plants shall slurry consisting of wood cellulose fiber, seed, chemical period will continue at no additional expense to the
executing the work involved. shall deliver the corrected and com lete blacklines to the be held at, or slightly above nursery level. The earth ball additives, commercial fertilizer and water. When hydraulically
P Owner until the work has been completed, inspected,
Owner's Re resentative. Deliver of blacklines will not relieve 2• Plants shall be sound, healthy, vigorous, free from shall be kept intact. Any exposed roots shall be spread sprayed on the soil surface, the hydromulching shall form
4. When the irri ation s tem has been cam feted and p y and approved by the Owner's Representative.
9 Ys P ( disease and weeds, insect pests of their eggs and shall out. Injured roots shall be pruned, a blotter like ground cover impregnated uniformly with seed
the Contractor of the responsibility of furnishing required
G. CORRECTION OF WORK: The Contractor shall re-execute before planting has begun), the Contractor, in the have healthy, normal root systems, well filling their and fertilizer and shall allow the absorption of moisture and
an work that falls to conform to the re quirements of resence of the Owner s Re resentative, shall test the information that may be omitted from the prints.
Y R P P container, but not to the point of being root bound• I rainfall to percolate to the underlying soil. C. FAILURE TO PASS INSPECTION: If the work fails to pass
the contract and shall remedy defects due to faulty coverage of water afforded to the lawn and planting areas H. BACKFILL: Plant pit backfilling soil shall consist of 1 part final inspection, any subsequent inspections must be
materials or workmanship upon written notice from the as complete and adequate. The Contractor shall finish D. CONTROLLER CHARTS: nitrogen stabilized sawdust to 2 parts topsoil. Materials shall rescheduled as per above, and will be charged to the
Owner's Re resentative fora eriod of ninet 90 da s all materials and erform all work re uired to correct 3. Plants shall not be pruned prior to delivery except as be thoroughly mixed before placement.' In addition to B. EQUIPMENT: Hydraulic equipment used for the application of
P P Y ( ) Y P q Contractor at the prevailing .hourly rate of the Owners
from the date of completion of the contract. any inadequacies of coverage. authorized by the Owner's Representative. In no case backfill, Tri - C CMyco Packs 7 gm. tablets shall be added to the fertilizer, seed, and slurry of prepared wood pulp shall be
1. As-built drawin s shall be received and a roved b " of the Owner's Representative.
9 PP Y shall trees be topped. plant pits at the following rates: of the super hydro-seeder type as approved by the Owner s
the Owner's Re resentative rior to re arin controller �" "
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H. LANDSCAPE COORDINATOR STATUS: The Landscape 5. The Contractor shall inform the Owner's Representative charts.
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 pak per 1 gallon container
Owner in conjunction with the project manager, and has soils, or site conditions that has a affect on present health, quality, character, etc., by the Owners 2 paks per 5 gallon container C. APPLICATION: The operator shall spray the area with a uniform
2. Provide one controller chart for each controller supplied. Representative. 6 paks er 15 allon container visible coat b usin the reen color of the wood ul as a
authority to accept or reject materials or workmanship coverage. P Y 9 9 P P
and to make minor changes in the work not involving extra 10 paks per 24 box guide. The slurry shall be applied in a sweeping motion in a
cost. He will also interpret the meaning of the contract 3. The chart shall be a reduced drawing of the actual 5. The hei ht and s read of all lant materials shall be 12 paks per 30" box arched stream so as to fall like rain allowing the wood fibers
E. IRRIGATION HEAD INSTALLATION: g p p 16 aks er 36" box to build on each other until a ood coat is achieved and the i"'1
documents and may stop the work if necessary to ensure os-built system, using a different color to indicate the measured with branches in their normal position. p p g CITY OF FONTANA STANDARDS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
its proper execution. area of coverage for each station. 18 paks per 42" box material is spread at the required rate per acre. SPECIFICAl10N FOR ALL COMMUNITY FUNDED DEVELOPMENT AREA W
1. Shrub and ground cover spray heads adjacent to curbs 20 paks per 48" box and those box sizes which are larger
or walks shall be installed 1 1 2" awn from the curb or 6. The caliper of all trees shall be measured 4' above the p
I. CLARIFICATION OF DRAWINGS BEFORE BIDDING: After / y 4. When the chart is com leted and a roved b the Owners D. TIME LIMIT: All slurry mixture which has not been applied
walk and the heads shall be o u models as p pP Y surface of the ground.
reviewing the drawings thoroughly it is the Contractor's P P- p Representative, it shall be hermetically sealed and placed I. WATERING: When the pit has been backfilled to three quarters within four hours after mixing will be rejected and removed 3.07 1T IE NINETY (90) DAY MAINTENANCE PERIOD
indicated on the drawings. of its de th water shall be oured about the roots. Air from the ro ect at the Contractors ex ense.
responsibility to clarify with the Owner's Representative in the controller box. P P P 1 P
an uestions the Contractor ma have re ardin the 7. Where caliper or other dimensions of any plant materials pockets shall be eliminated and backfill continued until the
y q y g 9 A. Preliminary Review: As soon as all plantings are completed per Contract ��,,,��1 F�-i i
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. E. PROTEC110N: Special care should be exercised by the Documents, Hold a preliminary review to determine the condition of the work �i h•-•�+--11
VI. CLEAN-UP: that these lant materials shall be normal stock for the
included or called out. If the Contractor cannot contact the similar structures shall be installed 1 1/2" away from the P Contractor in preventing any of the slurry being sprayed inside ETA E"'�
Owner's Re resentative, the Contractor must ualif his bid structure and the nozzle shall be 2 1 2" minimum above finish type listed. P77I
P q Y J. COMPACTING: Backfill shall not be compacted around the any reservoir basin or onto drainage ditches and channels W � r 1
or accept the interpretation of the Owner's Representative grade. (No rigid risers) A. SCOPE AND FREQUENCY: After installation operations roots or ball of the plant during or after planting. The which may impede the free flow of rain or irrigation water. b. Date of Review: Submit a written re uest to the A enc 's Authorized 44 `./
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 backfill on which the lant ball rests shall be li htl com acted. An slurr s illed into restricted areas shall be cleaned u at q 9 y h1i O ..
rubbish from ro ert . All scars, ruts, or other marks yin y P 9 Y P Y Y P P Representative at lease five (5) working days prior to anticipated date of
P P Y and species, and shall conform to measurements specified the Contractor's expense to the satisfaction of the Owner or review. Q
in the area caused by this work shall be repaired and in the Plant List/Legend. Owner's Representative.
J. SAMPLES: The Owners Representative reserves the right to 3. All irrigation heads are to have double swing joints as K. SETTLEMENT: Plants which settle shall be raised to the L"'r°�
take and anal a sam les of materials for conformit to detailed. the ground left in a neat and orderly condition �./ .,... 1 Z.
yz P y 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 r
specifications of any time. The Contractor shall furnish thrash resulting from his work no less than each Friday 9- Plant material larger than those specified may be Raised plants which fail to grow shall be replaced. G• MAINTENANCE AND IRRIGATION: Once the slurry mulch has been Agency's Authorized Representative issues a letter of Preliminary pleted. Q
samples upon request by the Owners Representative. Rejected su lied if com I "n in all other res ects and at no a lied and allowed to set for one da , the sio e shall be
materials shall be immediate) removed from the site and 4. Install all irrigation heads per details. before leaving the site, once a week and/or the last PP P Y 9 P PP Y P Acceptance to the Contractor. By this date, all plant materials shall be [� h--•1
y workin da of each week. All trash shall be removed additional cost to the Owner, upon approval of the then be irrigated. There is no set irrigation requirements in lanted all areas re uirin h droseeded lawns shall be com leted. V E"'1
re laced at the Contractors ex ense. The cost of testin g y L. STAKING: Stakes shall be driven to sufficient depth to hold p q g y p �T
p p g cam letel from the site. Owner's Representative. gallons per minute. Duration of time and number of gallons W p4 OQ 4- z
materials not meetin s ecifications shall be aid b the F. IRRIGATION HEAD ADJUSTMENTS: p y the tree rigid. Trees shall be supported by at least two ties
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Contractor. (see details}. depending on the rate of growth and climatic conditions 3.08 PRE-FINAL AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE h� ® ;
The Irri ation Contractor shall flush and adjust all irri ation VII. GUARANTEE: 10. All plant materials must have been previously inspected
9 1 9 at the 'nursery by the County Horticultural Department encountered. As a rule of thumb, the soil surface must be = m r,�
K. PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: Schedule a re-construction heads for o timum erformance and to revent overs ra onto M. PRUNING: Limbs, branches, canes and runners which require kept moist at all times, particularly during the seeding A. Conditions for Pre-Final Acce tance of Work at End of Maintenance Period:
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meeting with the Owner's Representative at least seven (7) walks and buildings as much as possible. This shall include A. SCOPE: The entire irrigation system shall be guaranteed the Owner's Representative. trimming shall be removed to leave a clean cut flush with germination period (approximately 30 days).
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 1. Each plant shall be alive and thriving, showing signs of growth and no �� In I
is to review an uestions the Contractor ma have re ardin , This also includes usin thea ro riate radius reduction includin settlin of backfill areas below rade for a Representative). . r`
Y q Y 9 9 9 PP P 9 9 9 H. RESEEDING: All bare spots shall be reseeded (sodded, if signs of growth and no signs of stress, disease, or any other. I
the work, administrative rocedures durin construction and a ui ment. eriod of one 1 ear followin the date of final 11. Substitutions will be permitted only as indicated, or if fit
P 9 q P P O Y 9 hydroseed is turf mix), by the Contractor within 45 days days W
ro ect work schedule. acceptance of the work. If, within one (1) year from proof is submitted that any plant specified is not
P j N. PLANTING BEDS: Planting beds shall be edged and cultivated 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 �y
dote of cam letion, settlin occurs, and adjustments in available, a proposal will be considered for the use of �' I®1 r '
G. CLOSING OF UNINSPECTED WORK: P 9 1 to the line separating areas as shown. Beds shall be brought inadequate irrigation or erosion caused by excessive watering (90) Day Maintenance Period commenced for such plants.
i es, valves, and irri ation heads, sod, irri ation devices, the nearest equivalent size or variety with an equitable
P P 9 9 to a smooth even surface conforming to established grades by the Owner.
or avin is necessar to brin the s tem, sod or adjustment of the contract price.
P 9 Y 9 Ys after full settlement has occurred.
The Contractor shall not allow or cause any of his work to be paving to the proper level of the permanent grades, the 3. Lawn areas shall not be 100% weed free unless otherwise approved by H"1
IRRIGATIONSPECIFICATIONS covered or enclosed until it has been inspected, tested and Contractor, as part of the work under this contract, shall 12. Quantities shown on the call outs on the Planting Plan XIV. REPLACEMENTS: the Agency's Authorized Representative. j
approved by the authorized Owner's Representative. Should make all adjustments without extra cost of the Owner, IX. GROUND COVER AREAS:
are for the convenience of the Contractor only. 4. Lawn areas shall have 100% ermination and establishment of turf.
any of his work be enclosed or covered before such including the complete restoration of all damaged • 9
I. SCOPE OF WORK: Quantities drawn on the plan (whether by circles, dots or A. GENERAL: The Contractor shall immediately replace any and H
inspection and test, he shall uncover the work at his own planting, paving or other improvements of any kind, triangles) are the final authority and shall be furnished A. REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII, for finish grading, all materials which for any reason die or ore damaged while
expense and after It has been inspected, tested, and approved, and installed as drawn. The Owner's Representative shall weed control, and soil preparation. under the Contractor's care. Replacements shall be made B. Corrective Work:
The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, machinery, and he shall make all repairs with like materials necessary to B. RESPONSIBILITY: Should an o erational difficulties in hove the final authority as to location of all plant material. with plant of like kind and size in the same manner as
processes necessary to install a complete irrigation system restore all his work and that of other Contractors to its connection with the irri ation s tem within the s ecified specified for the original planting (see uarantee "XVII-D" 1. Work required corrective action or replacement in the judgment of the
as shown on the drawings and/or specified herin. When original condition. 9 ys P B. SOIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil as per these specifications for definition of death and re lacement). Agency's Authorized Representative shall be performed within ten (10)
guarantee period which is in the opinion of the Owner's P +
completed the irrigation system shall be a 100% coverage D. SEED MATERIALS: and the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan. calendar days after the Pre-Final Review.
Representative due to inferior material and/or workman-
system in total functioning manner. H. BACKFILLING: ship, said difficulties shall be immediately corrected by - XV. CLEAN-UP:
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 and materials replacement in accordance E
il. GENERAL PRQUIREMENTS: 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 V 1 a
1. Backfill shall not be placed until the installed irrigation 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.
II scat d dimensions are Re resentative. P PP Y 2. Seed shall be mixed by the dealer and furnished with the D. PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Planting' all trash, excess soil, empty plant containers and rubbish ,
s tem has been ins ected and a roved b the Owners defects. its for round cover
A. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS: A e p P g shall be removed from the property. All scars, ruts or other 3. After corrective work is completed, the Contractor shall again request �:
a roximated. Before roceedin with an work, the dealer's guarantee statement of composition and shall be 4" x 4" or adequate to accept plant material from marks in the area caused b this work shall be re aired and
PP P 9 Y Y P o Pre-Final Review for Pre-Final Acceptance as outlined above. ..".
Contractor shall carefully check and verify all dimensions. „ C. INSTRUCTIONS: After the irrigation system has been percentage of purity which shall be furnished to the flats or 4" pots without crushing or deforming the rootball. the ground left in a neat and orderly condition throughout
2. Trenches shall be backfilled with a minimum of 4 of �� ,r � � �-� --- �� � -•��
S acin of irrigation heads, locations of valves and backflow completed and the connections made, the Contractor Owners Representative. Seed tags shall be delivered to Place a 1/2 tsp. Tri - C Endo 120 fertilizer tablet in each the site. Contractor shall ick u all trash resultin from this t
P 9 fine, granular materials to protect the pipe from the P P 9 4. Continue maintenance of all landscaped areas until such time as all
preventers, and proposed P.O.C. shall be as indicated on the clods or rocks. The remainin excavated dirt can be shall instruct the Owner or his representative, in the the Owner's Representative at the time of installation. individual ground cover pit. work no less than each Friday before leaving the site, once a corrective measures have been cam feted and acce ted b the A enc 's
drawings. Any deviation from the plans must have the g operation and maintenance of the system. week and/or the last working day each week. All trash shall P P y g y
approval of the Owners Representative. used as backfill. The Contractor shall not place be removed cam letel from the site. Authorized Representative.
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 P Y N kri
the drawings. Soil shall be firmly tamped around each plant, C. Final Acceptance: Final approval and acceptance of the work will be given
and the excess soil removed from the crown. B. TOP SOIL: Excess to soil shall be removed from the site. when the followin
B. VERIFICATION OF FINISH GRADE: The Contractor shall inspect 3. If settlement occurs and adjustments in pipe, valves, ' A IV. OBSTRUCTIONS BELOW GROUND: P g conditions, as determined by the Agency's Authorized
the site and check all finish grades within the work area irrigation heads, or any other irrigation device, necessary PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS Representative have been met:
to ensure the proper soil coverage (as specified) of the to brin the s tem to ro er workin order. The F. WATERING: Each section of ground cover shall be immediately C. NEATNESS: Leave the sidewalks and street in a neat and .--I
irrigation system pipes. Contra t or shall as a art of his work under this A. CONvRACTOR S RESPONSIBILITY) the Con tactod is responsible watered upon completion of planting, and thereafter as clean condition at the end of each workin da . 1. At com letion of the ninet 90 da maintenance eriod, and when one ® ;~
P I. SCOPE OF WORK: for verifying the location of all utility lines and other 9 Y P Y ( ) Y P H •�•-� tCjl
contract make all the necessary adjustments without extra underground obstructions so that proper precautions may be required. hundred (100) percent germination and plant establishment is obtained. ct •
C. WATER SUPPLY: The Contractor shall verif and be cost to the Owner. taken not to disturb or damn a such im rovements. In the E �"' Q j
y A. Furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to g p D. REMOVAL OF TAGS: Remove all tags, labels, nursery stakes a
familiar with the source of water supply to the irrigation event of a conflict between such lines and plant locations, G. SPACING FROM EDGE: The first row of ground cover should and ties from all plants unless otherwise directed, and only 2. All planting area"s shall be weed free unless otherwise approved by the
provide and install plant materials as shown on the drawings
system as indicated on the drawings. I. AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER AND VALVES: the Contractor shall promptly notify the Owners Representative, always be within 6" of the edge of planting area and triangular at the end of all installations. Agency's Authorized Representative. =� f
or as specified herein. 4I
who shall arrange for the relocation of one or the other. spaced. ^ � ® •r-e 00
Failing to fallow this procedure, the Contractor shall at his F� '"4I (S
D. PERMITS AND FEES: The Contractor shall apply and pay 1. A 120 volt electrical power outlet to the controller XVI. PROTECTION: 3. After final inspection and acceptance by the Agency's Authorized ® r'1
for all necessar ermits re uired in the ursuit of his B. Work included in this section (items included but not limited own expense make any and all repairs for damages resulting Re resentative. F
Y P q p shall be provided by others. (Provided the Landscape ) X. SEASONAL COLOR: p �}
work as required by the governing codes. Contractor hos not included the electrical connection t0 ' from his work.
A. GENERAL: At all times during construction, adequate protection 4. The A enc 's Authorized Re resentative reserves the o tion to extend �
in his scope of work) the Irrigation Contractor shall be A. REFERENCE: Refer to Para ra h V, VI, VII, for finish radin g y p P T �,,
res onsible for makin the hooku from the outlet to 1. Grade, including mounding, molding and shaping surface V. FINISH GRADING: 9 P 9 9. shall be provided for all areas against damage of any kind, the maintenance period beyond (90) days specified, if they determined V1 '�
E. CARE OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STEPS: The Contractor P 9 P weed control, and soil preparation. until final acceptance by the Owners Representative. Q �✓
the controller. of all planting areas as indicated including the removal further maintenance establishment required by the Contract H
shall be held responsible for the care and preservation i
of existing vegetation unless otherwise specified. Documents. Z cI
of all existing buildings and structures on the property A. 11LING: Tll all planting areas as specified herein. B. SOIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil as per these specifications B. RESPONSIBILITY: the Contractor shall be held responsible for
and adjacent premises and contiguous property. Any part 2. All wire from the controller to electric control valves and the Planting Notes on the Planting Plan. the care and reservation of all existin buildin s and 5. A roval and acce tance for o eration and maintenance will be iven in Pel
of these properties injured, damaged or disturbed shall be solid co er U.F. 14-600 volt direct burial. 2. Prepare and till soil in planting areas including furnishing B. UNIFORM GRADE: After tillin all areas shall be brow ht to P 9 9 PP P P 9
because of his work shall be re aired, re laced or cleared PP # 9. 9 structures on the property and adjacent premises. Any part writin b the A enc 's Authorized Re resentative.
p p Use white for common, black for lawn and of all amendments os specified. Note that amendments uniform rade b floatin or hand rakin g y g y P
b the Contractor at his ex ense. 9 y g g' of them injured, damaged of disturbed because of his work l °'
Y P shrub systems and red for moisture sensors; common indicated on the drawings (unless otherwise specified) C. GRADING: Areas shall be raked and floated smooth to provide shall be re aired, re laced or cleaned b the Contractor at FSI
control wire. Install in common trench with main line are for bid purposes only. Actual soil amendments will a true and uniform surface. p p y .---1 5
i e where ossible. Tae 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
' F. REVIEW OF DRAWINGS: It is the Contractor's responsibility P P P P a licotion of soil amendments shall be 1 ' below to of
to review irrigation drawings and note any areas he main line pipe. Provide minimum 18" coverage. pp P D. QUALITY OF PLANTS: Plants shall be healthy annual plant ,„� . s . .,,�. "_. .. :.. m
believes additional heads or valves are re uired rior concrete walks and curb grades and 6" below finish floor XVII. GUARANTEE: A. Specific Requirements: Refer to the following sections:
q P 3. Furnish and plant all plant materials as indicated in the • of building or as noted by spot elevations. material in bloom in the size indicated on the drawings.
to submittin a bid. If no chanes are submitted, the " • " " .v.4,, "°"•°"*'"
9 9 3. Wire connections shall be made with Scotch-Lok wire drawings and specifications.
Contractor is res onsible for full covera a of a ui ment A. SHRUBS: All shrubs shall be uaranteed as to rowth and 1• Lawns and Grasses- Section 02930
P 9 q P connector sealing packs #3576 or Spears "Dri-splice" E. PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Each plant pit for seasonal color g 9
as necessary at the Contractor's expense. with sealant DS 300 or approved equal. D. SLOPE FROM BUILDINGS: soil areas adjacent to buildings shall health for a period of ninety (90) days after completion of the
4. Perform all pruning as required. sloe awn from the buildin at 2% minimum for 10 feet and shall be 6" x 6", or adequate to accept material in the 2. Trees, Shrubs, and Ground Covers- Section 02950
P Y 9 specified maintenance period and/or final acceptance by the
shall continue to slo a at a minimum of 1% until water drains required size, with one teaspoon of bone meal mixed into the
P Owner or Owner's Representative.
G. GOVERNING REGULATION: All local, municipal and state 4. There shall be a control wire from each control valve to street or storms tem. backfill mix (shrub backfill mix should be used, not the
5. Stake and tie all plant materials as specified. Ys
laws, rules and regulations governing or relating to running to the controller, and each control valve shall Agriform plant tablets).
any portion of this work and hereby incorporated into be connected to the common ground wire. I B. TREES: Trees shall be guaranteed to live and grow in an
and made part of these specifications, and their 6. Provide for the maintenance of the lanting until E. ROCKS OR CLODS: No rocks or clods over 3/4" in diameter acceptable upright position for one (1) year after the specified
P F. SPACING: Plant at spacing and in areas indicated on the
provisions shall be carried out by the Irrigation Contractor. acceptance of the job by the Owner s Representative. shall be on top of prepared planting beds. maintenance period and/or final acceptance by the Owner or
drawings. Soil shall be firmly tamped around each plant,
5. Ail electrical work shall comply with the applicable codes. Owner's Representative. The Owner must provide adequate
and the excess soil removed from the crown. maintenance to ensure the extended guarantee on trees.
H. DIAGRAMMATIC DESIGN: The design is diagrammatic. All 7. Dispose of all debris and surplus materials. VI. WEED CONTROL:
i e valves, etc., shown within aved areas are for 6. Install all valves per details, and manufactures
P P P G. WATERING: Each section of seasonal color shall be immediately
desi n clarifications onl and shall be installed in recommendations. C. DEFINITION OF DEATH: Plants which die or lose more than 30%
g y 8. Clean-u A. KILLING WEEDS: Contractor shall germinate and destroy watered upon completion of planting, and watered thereafter as
planted areas where possible. Never install the backflow p' of their original leaves shall be replaced. ;'
existing weed seeds before preparing areas for planting. required.
preventers in lawn area; always in shrub areas, t,OISTURE SENSOR INSTALLATION (if applicable): Sufficient water shall be applied to cause weed seed to sprout. TT^^
9. Guarantee. Young weeds shall then be destroyed and removed before they D. REPLACEMENT: The Contractor, within seven (7) days of V 1
have o ortunit to set seed. H. SPACING FROM EDGE: the first row of seasonal color should z
I. INSTALLATION: All irrigation materials shall be PP Y written notification by the Owner or Owner's Representative,
1. Installations and wiring are to be done by the Contractor be always within 6" of the edge of the planting area. z
installed in accordance with the techniques and 10. Maintenance. shall remove and replace all guaranteed plant materials which
in compliance with installation and operating instructions for an reason fail to meet the re uirements of this uarantee.
specifications set forth by each respective manufacturer. B. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: For additional weed killing refer y q g ~,
enclosed with the moisture sensor and included with
All pertinent descriptive literature issued by these manufacturers to Plantin Notes on the Plantin Plan. XL SOD LAWN MATERIALS AND PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE): Replacement shall be made with plant material as indicated or
these special instructions. II. VERIFICATION OF SITE CONDITIONS: 9 g s ecified from the ori inal lantin and all such re lacement
become a part of these specifications after having been approved P 9 P 9 P Z H
by the authorized Owner's Representative. Such installation materials shall be guaranteed as specified for the original ® [J
A. REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraph V, VI, VII, for finish grading, C�
practices shall be followed only if the directions of the 2. The Contractor shall furnish 2-AWG-UF #14 (or larger) A. EXCAVATION: The Contractor shall verify exact locations of VII. SOIL PREPARATION: guaranteed material
irrigation drawings and specifications do not thoroughly and wires from the controller to the moisture sensor control all existing sub-suface utilities (mechanical and electrical)
weed control, and soil preparation.
completely order the methods or techniques to be followed. stations, locations shown on drawings. Provide additional prior to excavation. Any utilities, A.C. paving, concrete work, A, SOIL REPORT: Before starting soil preparation the Contractor XVIII. MAINTENANCE:
Install all equipment and materials as shown per details. 10 expansion lead to each station for finally locating of etc., destroyed or damaged by any work under this contract shall submit a soil report to the Owner and the Owner's B. PREPARATION: Sod area prior to planting shall be rolled t�
sensors. All sensors are to be wired in parallel (see wire shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense. Representative. If no soil report is submitted it will be lightly and watered to a depth of 6 the day prior to z
color note above). assumed that amendments were not added and the Landsca e planting. If any air pockets are found,, the area shall be A. SCOPE: After all work indicated on the drawings or herein I-'I
J. SITE PROBLEMS: The Irrigation Contractor shall not P regraded as necessary. Lightly water the area to be specified hos been completed, inspected, and approved by the h�i
willful) install the irri ation s tem as indicated on B. SUB-SURFACE DRAINAGE OR SOIL CONDITIONS: Should sub- Contractor will be requested to give a credit for soil
Y 9 Ys planted just prior to planting. Owner or Owner's Representative, the Contractor shall maintain
the drawings when it is obvious in the field that there 3. Ametek 6" extension boxes No. 10-170-003 covered by surface drainage or soil conditions be encountered which preparation. I`-I
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, ail planted areas by means of continuous watering (including Q
C. QUALITY: Sod shall be 1 Grade, machine cut at uniform monitoring and adjucting irrigation schedule), weeding, rolling,
discrepancies in the area dimensions until such conditions equal, shall be installed as detailed. the Contractor shall notify the Owner's Representative in B. COMPACTED AREAS: Soil areas that are compacted to more # mowin s ra in reseedin ed in and or an other
are brought to the attention of the Owner's Representative. writing, stating the conditions and submit a proposal covering than 90% durin site re aration shall be ri ed to a minimum thickness of 5/8 excluding top growth and thatch, weed g' p y g' g' 9 9 / y ® W
9 P P PP free and shall be no less than ei ht months nor more than operations necessary for their care and upkeep for a period of til
4. All wirin connections at valve locations shall be water- cost of correction. If the Contractor fails to notify the of 12" rior 'to be innin soil re aration. These areas shall g not less than ninet 90 da At the end of the maintenance
Owner's Re resentative of such conditions, he shall be P 9 g' P P Y ( ) Ys h�•l
9 sixteen months old.
III. MATERIALS: proof, p be defined by the Owners Representative and be billed as an period, all plant materials shall be in a healthy, growing T^
responsible for plant material under the guarantee clause of extra if the unit price is quoted in the bid. j condition. V1
the specifications. D. TIMING: Installation shall take lace within 24 hours after
Irrigation materials and equipment shall be of type, size and P
5. One service unit will be purchased to properly prepare and harvestin
location as noted and indicated on the drawings. Unless service the moisture sensor. The service unit Dion with all C. METHOD OF MIXING: If the slope is under 2 to 1, the soil g' B. WEED CONTROL: All planted areas shall be ke t free of debris
permission to change is granted from the Owners Representative; 9 C. DIMENSIONS: All scaled dimensions are approximate. Before preparation materials should be broadcast uniformly over all and shall be weeded at not more that seven iP7) day
printed operating instructions are to furnished to the roceedin with an work, the Contractor shall careful! check
materials are to be new and in perfect condition. No deviations P 9 Y Y landscape areas and worked to a depth of 6" by rototiller or E. INSTALLATION: Sod shall be laid in a 'staggered pattern, with intervals. Areas that do not have a pre-emergent weed killer
Owner by the Contractor at final inspection. y q y other acceptable mechanical means to obtain a uniform blend tight joints and in the same direction 'each time. On all shall also be cultivated at not more that seven (7) day
from the specifications shall be allowed. The decision of the and verif all dimensions and uantities and shall immediate)
Owner's Representative shall be final in determination of the inform the Owner's Representative of any discrepancies between in the soil. If the slope is greater than 2 to 1, the slopes sod shall be installed from the bottom up and the newly intervals.
quality of materials. 6. Moisture Sensor operating and service instruction and the information on the drawings and the actual conditions, amendments'shall be hydraulically applied for areas over 1000 sod should be protected by walking on' boards as installer moves
operations manual is to be placed in the controller. refraining from doing any work in said areas until given square feet and raked in for small areas. For the soil upward. On slopes, pin the sod down 'with wooden pe s. No
o roval to do sob the Owners Re resentative. C. FERTILIZING: All planted areas shall receive a fertilizer
IV. INSTALLATION: pp y p amendment bid mix refer to the Planting Notes on the metal staples will be allowed. No sod'of less than 18 in application of 20 pounds Der 1,000 square feet of Gro-Power
7. Special depth and placement information to augment Planting Plan. length will be allowed. 45 da followin the be innin of maintenance. Water in
A. EXCAVATION: Moisture Sensor Installation and Operation Instruction, III. SOIL AMENDMENTS: ys g o 9
is to be provided by the Specified Manufacturer. thoroughly after application. F.,,�„�.S,-, ., ,
1. The Contractor shall verify locations of all D. EXTRANEOUS MATERIALS: In additional to the work specified F. JOINTS: Adjoin the sections of sod firmly together. If air
existing subsurface utilities (mechanical and 1. Nitrogen stabilized redwood sawdust shall be 100% above the Contractor shall remove all extraneous materials that spaces occur between sections of sod they must be filled ,
8. Installation must be ins ected and acce ted b the nitro en stabilized 5% b dr weI ht and free of are ex osed on the surface and rade to facilitate run-off of with sand or the sod relaid. D. CONDITION OF SITE. Dunng the maintenance penod, keep the
electrical) prior to excavation. Any utilities, A.C. P P Y 9 ( Y Y 9 ) p g project neat and free from debris at all times. Obtain the D1R' 6 CH°�
paving, concrete work, plant material, etc., destroyed or Manufacturers Respresentative. shaving particles larger than 1/4" passing through a surface water. Owner's approval for on-site storage of equipment or
damaged by any work under this contract shall be 100 mesh screen. maintenance materials.
repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense. DATE 12/1 O/O3
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