HomeMy WebLinkAbout3658-18GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. GENERAL
A. The terms and definitions stated in these General Conditions shall apply to all sections of the
Specifications as if set forth fully therein
B. The Plans and Specifications with any Addenda are complementary. The indications on the
drawings or the requirements of the Specifications shall be as binding as though shown and/or
required by both.
C. All parts of the work specified herein and/or indicated on the Plans may be completed by
separate contractors and it shall be the responsibility of each contractor to determine the effect
of their work upon the work of others.
D. The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with all applicable building regulations
and ordinances even though such requirements are not specifically mentioned herein. Any
work in conflict with such requirements shall be brought to the attention of the Owner by the
Contractor and the Contractor shall not proceed with such work without the written approval
of the Owner.
The City of Fontana standard landscape specifications manual for
the Streetscapes shall become part of these written specifications.
2. DEFINITIONS
A. Contractor shall mean the bidder performing work directly for the Owner. Contractor agrees
that he is fully responsible to the Owner for the acts or omissions of his Subcontractors.
Nothing contained in the General Contract shall create any contractual relation between the
Owner and Subcontractor.
B. Owner's Representative shall mean the job superintendent or other person of responsibility
employed by the Owner.
C. Work shall mean all labor, materials, equipment, services, permits and licenses, necessary to
furnish and/or install, in place. all materials, equipment and/or appliances specified in any one
section and/or shown on the plane.
D. Furnish shall mean to purchase and deliver as directed by the Owner, all material, equipment,
or appliances specified in any one section and/or shown on the plans.
E. Install shall mean all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to set in place,
connect, hook up and/or `make ready for operation all materials, equipment and/or appliances.
3. CHANGES
The Owner may make changes, alterations, modifications, and/or corrections to the contract
documents before the execution of the Contract and such shall be made in the form of Addendum,
issued in writing to all bidders. All such Addenda shall become a part of the Specifications and/or
Plans as if originally included herein. All oral instructions, interpretations and/or modifications, if
any, shall not be recognized and shall not be included in any Contract.
After execution of the Contract, the Owner may make revisions to the drawings, Plans, or
specification by issuance of a Change Order signed by an authorized agent of the Owner, which shall
become a part. of the original Contract.
4. JOB FILE
The Owner shall furnish the Contractor with the required number sets of all Plans, Specifications,
revisions ordered by the Owner, and Change Orders. The Contractor will furnish his contract, any
shop drawings required and a work sheet on which he will note any deviation prom the Contract not
otherwise covered. The Contractor shall keep a field set of Plans upon which deviations are noted,
work sheet, shop drawings and miscellaneous documents pertinent to the work in a "Job File' on the
job at all times.
5. GUARANTEE
The Contractor shall, by execution of this Contract, and upon completion of the entire work
described in the Contract, guarantee that all work performed or material and equipment supplied is
full, guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of acceptance (unless specifically stated
otherwise in these Specifications or the Agreement). and that during said one year period, all
defective workmanship and/or materials shall be repaired and/or replaced, including any work of
others which has been damaged by such repair and/or replacement at no additional cost to the Owner.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. PROTECTION OF WORK AND PROPERTY
A. The Contractor shall protect adjacent private or public property as provided by law.
B. The Contractor shall protect all existing work and landscaping from any damage resulting
from his operations or those of his Subcontractors. Any such damage shall be repaired by the
Contractor to a condition equal to that existing at time of commencing work, as directed by the
Owner.
2. LIMITS OF INSURANCE
Insurance coverage shall not be less than the following:
A. Workmen's Compensation Statutory
B. Public Liability: 51,000,000
C. Automobile (Owned & non -owned): $1,000,000
3. HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE
All work done on the premises, or in connection with the execution of this Contract, shall be at
Contractor's risk and the Contractor shall assume any and all liability and will hold harmless the Owner
and/or any other person, firm, corporation or organization for whom such contract work is being
performed, their agents or employees, or otherwise.
4. OWNER'S STATUS
A. The Owner shall have authority to stop the work whenever such stoppage may be necessary in
his reasonable opinion to insure proper execution of the Contract.
B. The Owner shall be the interpreter of the conditions of the Contract and judge of its
performance. He shall use his powers under the contract to enforce its faithful performance by
the Contractor.
5. LAW'S AND REGULATIONS
The Contractor shall secure all permits, fees, licenses, post all notices, comply with all local laws,
ordinances, and regulations pertaining to his work as required by all governing boards, jurisdictions,
and/or agencies. The Contractor will pay for all permits unless specifically provided for otherwise by
the Owner.
6. CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
The Contractor shall secure all permits, fees, licenses, post all notices, comply with all local laws,
ordinances, and regulations pertaining to his work as required by all governing boards, jurisdictions,
and/or agencies. The Contractor will pay for all permits unless specifically provided for otherwise by
the Owner.
7. AS BUILTS
The Contractor shall keep a field set of Plans upon which all deviations from the Plans are noted. These
"As -Built" Plans shall be readily availablefor inspection at all times, and shall indicate all additions or
deletions accurately as they occur. Upon completion of the project, the Contractor shall submit these
"As-builts" to the Owner. .
8. HIDDEN OBSTACLES
Prior to any excavation, the Contractor shall locate all cables, conduits, sewers, septic tanks and such
other utilities as are commonly encountered underground and he shall take proper precaution not to
damage or disturb such improvements. If a conflict exists between such obstacles and the proposed
work, he shall promptly notify the Owners representative who will arrange for relocation. Contractor
will proceed in the same manner if rock layers or any other condition encountered underground make
changes advisable.
9. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S FUNCTION
The Landscape Architect shall perform general field observation of work as related to interpretation
of Contract Documents when specifically contracted to do so by the Owner. He is the agent or the
Owner to the extent provided in the Specifications and when in special instances he is authorized by
the Owner to act as interpreter of the conditions of the Contract and as judge of its performance. The
Landscape Architect does not assume responsibility for the quality of work or proper performance of
the Contractor.
10. FINAL INSPECTION
Upon completion of work, Contractor shall notify the Landscape Architect, who then will arrange
noted at this time and the
with the Owner for final inspection. Any variance or omission shallbe ,
Contractor shall stipulate when and how he will rectify said variance. When these corrections, if any,
have been carried out and the areas work cleaned, the job shall be considered completed and the
General Contract executed.
1. It is the Landscape Contractor's responsibility to contact the Engineering Division's Landscape
Inspector 48 hours prior to desired inspection of an item at (909) 350-7627 or 350-7684.
2, Prior to release of utilities or maintenance period commencement the following inspection are
required:
-Pre Construction Meeting iainline pressure test @
-Inspection of irrigation system in open trench condition (prior to backfill). N
150 p.s.i. for a three (3) hour continuous period.
-Irrigation coverage test including initial and final tests.
-Finish grade prior to planting.
-Plant material prior to planting and soil preparation. velopment Section,
-Planting, including street trees. Contact the Parks Planning & Landscape De,
Engineering Division, for species and final locations.
-Compliance with approved plants.
-Final Inspection.
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3. The Owner's representative &landscape contractor shall be present at eacl
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A. The Contractor shall refer to the General and Special Conditions which form an integral part
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C. Hvdroseeding Materials (If Applicable)
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All sprinklers lines shall have a minimum clearance of 6" from each other.
1.) Fertilizer shall be a commercial grade uniform in composition, dry and free flowing, of
5.) Time Limit: All slurry mixture which has not been applied to the Slopes within four
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B. When not otherwise specified, workmanship and material shall conform to the local code
analysis as noted in specs, and particle size of not less than 2% through a number 48
hours after mixing will be rejected and removed from the project at the Contractor's
having jurisdiction.
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The Contractor shall apply for all necessary permits and a for same.
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The Contractor shall be responsible for making electrical connections to the automatic
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Fertilizer shall be delivered to the site in the original unopened container, bearing the
manufacturers guaranteed analysls. Any fertilizer that becomes caked or damaged will
6.) Watering shall be as follows:
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controller and wire circuits from remote control valves to controllers. All wiring shall be
not be acceptable.
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routed as shown on Plans. All electrical work shall be in accordance with all local and/or
a.) Prior to hydroseeding, the area shall be irrigated in order to provide a moist seed
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2. SCOPE OF WORK
county ordinances. Wire sizes to be as per manufacturer's specifications.
bed for the hydroseed application.
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A. The work consists of furnishing labor, tools, machinery, materials, and processes required to
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2.) Mulch material shall be clean, natural wood cellulose fiber. Natural wood cellulose fiber
shall be processed in such a manner that it will contain no growth or germination
b.) Hydroseed areas shall receive several consecutive waterings the day of the
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complete the Sprinkler Irrigation System described herein and shown on the Plans.
H. Equipment To Be Furnished
inhibiting factors and shall be dyed green to facilitate metering of matcrlals. It shall be
hydroseeding to thoroughly saturate soil.
B. The intent of the Plans and Specifications is to indicate and specify a complete Sprinkler
f this Contract two sets of sprinkler wrenches for
1.) The Contractor shall provide as part ow
manufactured in such a manner that after each addition
n and agitation in slurry tanks with -
ertilizer, seedwater, and other approved additives; the fibers in the material will
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c.) After initial irrigation, water shall be applied as often and in sufficient amounts as
System, installed and ready for use without further cost in tabor or materials to the Owner.
adjusting, cleaning or disassembling each type of sprinkler. Two each of any special
tools required for any other equipment shall also be furnished.
become uniformly suspended to form a homogeneous slurry; and that when
conditions may require, to. keep the soil wet above, around and below the root
systems of the plants (until germination is complete.)
hydraulically sprayed, will uniformly cover the ground with seed and mulch, and which
C. Any item shown in the Specifications and not on the Plans or on the Plans and not on the
after application, will allow the absorption of moisture and will allow rainfall to
percolate to the underlying soil.
7.) Reseeding: All bare spots shall be reseeded by the Contractor per Specifications within
Specifications shall be considered to appear in both, except item or material shown in the
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2.) Two service manuals for all equipment used shall be furnished to the Owner. Manuals
90 days of installation.
Specifications which is obviously not intended to complete the installation.
may be loose leaf and should show drawings or exploded views of equipnnient and
The Contractor shall utilize suppliers who are prepared to certify that laboratory and
catalog number and prices.
field testing of their product has been accomplished, and that it meets all of the
M. Sodded Lawn (If Applicable)
D. In the event of "conflict between the Plans and Specification, the Landscape Architect or his
foregoing requirements based on testing. Weight specifications of this material from
representative shall be consulted.
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suppliers, and for all applications, shall refer only to air dry weight of the fiber material.
Air dry weight is based on the normal weight standards of the Technical Association of
1.) Sod shall be laid in a staggered pattern with no gaps or voids
3. RESPONSIBILITY
A. Trenches In General
the Pulp and Paper Industry for wood cellulose and is considered equivalent to 10%
moisture. Each package of the cellulose fiber shall be marked by the manufacturer to
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2.) Roll all sodded areas with a roller weighing approximately. 16 pounds per lineal inch to
show the air dry weight content.
compact the soil around the roots and provide a smooth, even mowing surface.
A. The Contractor shall be responsible for all work to be performed under this contract. No
1.) Trenches shall be dug straight and pipe shall have the continuous support of the ditch
Sub -Contractor shall relieve the Contractor of his liability to complete the work shown on the
bottom and shall be laid to an even grade. Trenching excavation shall follow the layout
"snaking"
N. Flatted Ground Cover
Plans and indicated in the Specifications.
Indicated on the Plans and shall be of sufficient width to allow of pipe in
trench with pipe level up.
1.) Rooted cuttings shall be planted sufficiently deep to cover all roots and spaced as
B. The Contractor shall at all times protect his work from damage and theft and replace all
3.) Seed used for any reasons specified in the Plans or listed in the Specifications shall be
specified in ground cover list on Planting Plan.
damaged or stolen parts at his expense until the work is accepted in writing by the Owner.
2.) All pressure supply lines shall have depth of 18 inches minimum or as shown in the
Details and called for in Drawing notes.
labeled and shall be furnished in sealed standard containers with duplicate signed copies
of a statement from the vendor, certifying that each container of seed delivered is fully
2, Ground plants (rooted cuttings) shall have been grown in flats and shall remain in
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labeled in accordance with the California State Agricultural Code and is equal to or better
those flats until time for transplanting. At time of transplanting the flat soil shall contain
C. The Contractor shall protect the Owner's property from injury or loss. All damage to existing
(buildings, utilities, etc.) or planting trees, shrubs, lawns or ground covers caused
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3.) All non -pressure lines shall have a depth of 12 inches minimum or as shown in the
than the requincments of these specifications. Seed which has become wet, moldy, or
otherwise damaged in transit or storage will not be accepted. Substitute seed species for
sufficient moisture so that the soil does not fall apart when lifting plants from flat. Each
plant shall be planted with its proportionate amount of the flat soil in a manner that will
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by the Contractor during his operation or as a result of the malfunction of installed work
Details and called for in Drawing notes.
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hydroseed shall be made only with approval of Landscape Architect.
insure minimum of disturbance to the root system.
during the guarantee period shall be repaired at the Contractors expense.
D. The Contractor shall carefully note all finish grades before cormmencing work. Any finish
4.) All lines shall have a minimum clearance of six (6) inches from each other and from
lines of other trades.
The Contractor shall place order for seed from a Distributor as soon as possible to avoid
any delays in the project due to seed shortages.
3.) Rooted cuttings shall not be allowed to dry out before or while being planted. Wilted
grade changed during the course of his work shall be restored to the original contours.
plants shall not be accepted. ,
B. Backfilling
4.) At time of planting all ground cover plants, the earth around each plant shall be firmed
4. EXAMINATION OF PROJECT DRAWINGS AND SITE
1.) Backfill for trenching shall be compacted to dry density equal to the adjacent
4.) Binding agent shall be Ecology Controls "M -Binder", or approved equal.
sufficiently to force out all air pockets.
Prior to submission of his bid, the Contractor shall examine the site, the complete Plans of the project
undisturbed soil and shall conform to the adjacent grades without dips, sunken areas,
humps, or other irregularities. Initial backfill on all lines shall be of a fine granular
D. Seed Mix (If Applicable)
Headerboard f Applicable)
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and the Specifications for same, in addition to thePlans and Specifications for the Sprinkler Irrigation
portion of the work.
material with no foreign matter larger than one-half (1/2) inch in size.
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Headerboard shall be installed as Indicated on the Plans and as herein specified. It shall be laid
true to line and grade, and in a workmanlike manner. The top of all stakes shall be flush with
2. If, in the opinion of the Owner, the excavated material is not satisfactory for use as
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the adjacent finish grade (or below).
S. SUBMISSION FOR APPROVAL
backfill, the Contractor shall dispose of this unsatisfactory material.
S. INSTALLATION
A. The Contractor shall furnish the articles, equipment, materials or processes specified by name
A, Scheduling
p, Quantities
in the Plans and Specifications. No substitution will be allowed without prior written approval
by the Owner.
8. TESTS
Planting shall not commence until completion of all cornstruction work, grading, soil
In all cases, quantities of plant material shall be furnished as needed to complete work as
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preparation, and sprinkler installation. All container stock shall be spotted on-site by the
indicated on the Plans, including reseeding, redresssing, and maintenance (replacements)
B. The Contractor shall submit with the material list, catalog data, and full descriptive literature
A. Pressure Test
Contractor per plans prior to planting. Plant pits shall not be excavated until the approval of
during the contract period.
wherever possible.
plant locations has been given by the Landscape Architect.
1.) All pressure lines shall be tested under hydrostatic pressure of 150 lbs. per square inch,
Contractor for testing.
Q. Protection
C. Equipment or materials installed or funished without the prior approval of the Owner may be
and proven watertight. shall supply all equipment necessary
rejected and the Contractor required to remove such materials from the site at his own expense.
2.) Pressure shall be sustained in the lines for not less than four hours. If leaks develop, the
B„ Soil Preparation
Contractor shall carefully and continuously protect all areas included in the Contract,
including lawn areas; plant materials, supports, etc. until final acceptance of the work by the
D. Manufacturer's warranties shall not relieve. the Contractor of his liability under the guarantee.
joints shall be replaced and the test repeated until the entire system is proven watertight.
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1.) Cultivate all areas to be planted and incorporate soil amendments to a uniform depth of
Owner or his representative.
Such warranty shall only supplement the guarantee.
at least 6", and for this entire depth the soil shall be made loose and friable.
3.) Tests shall be observed and approved by the Owner prior to backfill.
E. Materials shall be of the best quality obtainable and shall comply strictly with the Plans and
Specifications.
4.) Upon completion of each phase of the work, the Contractor shall check and adjust each
R. • • Cleanup
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sprinkler head to meet the site requirements.
2,) At time of planting, all areas to be planted or seeded shall be free of stones, stumps,
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After all planting operations are completed, Contractor shall remove all trash, excess soil,
roots or other deleterious matter 1" (one inch) in diameter or larger and shall be free
empty plant containers, or other accumulated debris from the site at no extra cost to Owner.
6. MATERIALS
B. Inspection of Work
from all wire, plaster, or similar objects that would be a hinderance to planting or
Contractor shall repair all scars, ruts, or mars in area caused by work operations. Areas shall
maintenance.
be left in a neat and orderly condition.
A Steel Pipe
l.) Prior to commencing work the Contractor shall arrange a meeting with the Owner at
Steel pipe and steel fittings where indicated on the Drawinqs or specified shall be A.S.A.
which time the Contractor will be informed of specific inspections required and the
3.) Weed Control (Hydroseeded Areas Only): Prior to any planting or application of
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Schedule 40 galvanized mild steel screwed pipe.
method of calling for such inspections as the individual work is completed.
hydroseed, contractor shall irrigate areas to receive hydroseed thoroughly for two
weeks. Upon germination of weed seed, spray areas with approved systemic weed killer.
Headerboard shall be installed as indicated on the Plans and as herein specified. It shall be laid
B. Brass Pipe
2. In no event shall the Contractor cover u or otherwise remove from view anworktrue
pre -irrigation period, and follow with a second application of spray and After weeds have died, remove and repeat process; beginning with an additional subsequent
to line and grade, and in a workmanlike manner. The top of all stakes shall be flush with
1.) Brass pipe shall be heavy wall type with threads complying to A.S.A. specifications.
under this Contract without prior approval of the Owner. An work covered prior rior to
Inspection may be opened tview by the Contractor at his expense. P
weed removal.
the adjacent finish grade (or below).
2.) Fittings shall be case brass or case bronze threaded joint and shall comply with A.S.A.
Contractor shall wait a period of two weeks (or as per manufacturer's -
1.) Contractor shall give forty-eight (48) hours notice and set appointment for all
specifications. Thread on pipe and fittings shall be taper type.
3.) Throughout the project, the Contractor shall transfer all information regarding irrigation
recommendations) following last application of weed killer, at which time the
inspections by the Landscape Architect.
C. Plastic Pipe
dimensions including depth of all buried pipe, location of valves, etc., to the `As -Built"
Plans.
hydro -mulch shall be applied.
2.) Suggested Inspection and/or field observation by Landscape Architect shall be
scheduled for the following operations:
1.) Plastic pipe shall be extruded from 100% Virgin Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Type 1,
Grade 11 (Class 1220) as manufactured by Lasco Industries, Baldwin, Pacific Western,
C. Guarantee
C. Spacing
a.) Approval of all plant material.
.Johns -Manville or equal
1.) The entire sprinkler system shall be guaranteed by the Contractor as to material and
When plant material is spaced in rows, the total dimension shall be verified and the plants
b.) Tree and shrub placement PRIOR to digging holes and to planting.
2.) All plastic pipe shall be continuously and permanently marked with the following
workmanship, including settling of backfilled areas below grade, for a period of one (1)
year following the date of final acceptance of the work.
equally spaced within the designated area. Where plant material is shown in a "loose" pattern,
the Contractor shall space the material as shown on Plans or as directed by the landscape
c.) Approval of ground cover lines and headerboard PRIOR to planting.
information: Manufacturer's name, nominal pipe size, PVC 1220, SOR (Standard
Dimension Ratio, or the pressure rating in P.5. L), N.S.F. (National Sanitation
Architect. Groundcover material shall be triangularly spaced per dimensions indicated on
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foundation).
2.) Should any operational difficulties in connection with the sprinkler system develop
Plans.
within the specified guarantee period, which in the opinion of the Owner may be due to,
3.) Inspection shall be called for at the end of all planting operations for the purpose of
3.) The manufacturer shall also mark the date of extrusion on the pipe. This dating
inferior material and/or workmanship, said difficulties shall be immediately corrected
by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Owner at no additional cost.
D. Plant Pits
determiningcompliance with plans and specifications, intent, workmanship, and
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cleanup. Contractor shall secure written verification of inspection data, an corrections
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extrusion shall be done in conjunction with records to be held by the manufacturer for
two years, covering quality control test, raw material batch number, and other
Plant pits shall be dug with level bottoms with widths and depths twice the diameter of root
required to work, and limits of inspected area before beginning the described
information deemed necessaryb the manufacturer.
Temporary Repairs
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ball. Pits for trees shall be dug square. Fill pits with water and allow to drain out.
establishment work.
4.) All plastic pipe to be installed on the non -pressure side of the valves shall be PVC
The Owner reserves the right to make temporary repairs as necessary to keep the sprinkler system
equipment in operating condition. The exercise of this right by the Owner shall not relieve the Contractor of
E. Removal From Containers
4.) A final inspection shall be made at the end of the establishment period for full approval
1220, SOR 21 or 200 PSI, and Sch. 40 as shown on the Plans. All pipe to be installed on
the pressure side of valves shall be PVC 1220, SOR 11.5 or 315 PSI, Sch. 40, and Class
his responsibilities under the term of the guarantee as herein specified.
All canned stock 7 gallon size and under shall be vertically cut on two opposite sides with
of the work area.
200 PVC "ring-tite" as shown (see legend).
instrument for the purpose. Fifteen gallon size containers shall be cut on four
opposite
oppositeosite sides.
5.) In the event the Contractor requests inspection of work, and said work is substantially
incomplete, the Contractor shall be responsible for inspection costs.
5.) Plastic fittings shall be PVC 11. IPS, Schedule 40, N.S.F. and Schedule 30 threaded
fittings in the details by Sloane Manufacturing Co., for
LANDSCAPING
F. Handling
as shown and as manufactured
T. Guarantee
equal Solvent is to be per pipe manufacturer's recommendations.
1. GENERAL
No canned plant material shall be planted if the ball is broken or cracked either before or
l.) All shrubs, ground covers, lawn areas and 15 gallon size trees or less shall be
during the process of planting.
guaranteed as to growth and health for a period of ninety (90) days after final
D. Automatic Controller
The general and Special Conditions of the Contract apply to the work of this section the same as
acceptance by the Ownner or his representative; box sized trees shall be guaranteed for
though written herein.a
G, Setting
period of one (1) year.
Controllers shall be as indicated on the Plans. Controllers shall be installed as per
manufacturers specifications. Provide two (2) keys minimum to Owner.
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Plants shall bear same relation to soil level when planted as they did when in container. Each
2.) Plants which die or lose more than 30% of their original leaves shall be replaced under
plant shall be placed in center of plant pit.
this Section.
E. Wire
All wire shall be OF approved direct, burial wire. Connections on 24 volt wire shall be made
A. Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to provide and install soil preparation,
headerboard, planting, and/or related work as described herein or on the Plans.
H. Backfill Mix
3.) The Contractor, within fourteen (14) days t written notification e the Owner, shall
remove and replace all guaranteed plant mat which for any reason fail to meet the
by Scotchlock Connector Sealing Pack #3577 as manufactured by the 3M Company, or
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requirements of the guarantee. All plant material replaced shall be guaranteed for the
approved equal. 110 volt or higher voltage line connections shall be made by clamp and
B. The Contractor shall adequately protect the work, adjacent property, and the public, and shall
original period, starting from the date of replacement.
waterproofed with 3M Company Scotchcast splicing kits or equal.
be responsible for any damage, injury, loss due to his acts or neglect.
I, Backfill Procedure
C.The Contractor shall submit unit costs to the Owner for additions or deletions to the Contract
Backfill material into plant pits shall be tamped firm and a shallow basin formed around the
U. Establishment Period
F. Valve Boxes
Drawings.
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plant to hold enough water to saturate the root ball and backfill mix. Water -in plants
1.) Contractor shall continuously maintain all areas included in the Contract during the
Valve boxes shall be plastic (Ametek, or equal) or as per Detail. Box lids shall be marked
immediately after planting. On slopes, shrubs and trees shall be basined with a berm on
downhill side, four inches (4") above crown of root ball.
progress of the work, through the Establishment Period, and until final acceptance of the
work.
"R.C.V." or "irrig" as required. Provide two (2) keys each for lockable boxes to Owner.
3. SAMPLES TESTS, AND INSPECTIONS
G. Backflow Preventors
A. The source of the plant material shall be furnished if requested by the Owner or Landscape
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J. TStaking
- 2.) After all work indicated on the Plans or herein specified has been completed, inspected,
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and approved by the Landscape Architect, the Contractor shall commence a 90 -day
Backflow preventers to be as indicated on the Plans, and shall be installed to meet all codes
Stake all trees as shown in Details. Drive stake into firm soil next to root ball on windward
Establishment Period, unless agreed upon otherwise with the Owner.
and applicable regulations.
B. Any sampling, testing, or inspection costs of materials are to be borne by the Contractor, and
side of tree and backfill with prepared soil mix. Tree and stakes shall be vertical in all cases.
copies of inspection certificates, required by law, shall be furnished to the Owner without
One (1) gallon trees shall be planted with stake removed.
3.) Establishment work includes all mowing (at height approved by Owner), watering,
7. INSTALLATION
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weeding, reseeding, mulching, cultivating, spraying, and trimming necessary to bring
planted areas to a healthy growing condition, and any additional work needed to
A. Site Conditions
K. Tree Guying
keep the areas neat, edged, and attractive.
keep
4. MATERIALS
Guy all 36" box and larger plant material with at least three (3)wires (10 gauge) in triangular
1.) All scaled dimensions are approximate. The Contractor shall check and verify all
A. Plants
pattern. Wire shall be encased in 1/2" white polyethylene pipe, from tree -to -ground. Wire shall
4.) Any day the Contractor fails to adequately water, replace unsuitable plants, weed,
dimensions on the site prior to proceeding with work under this Contract.
be encased in new rubber hose where it comes in contact with tree.
and/or provide other work determined to be necessary by the Landscape Architect, will
2.) Extreme care shall be exercised in excavating and working near existing utilities.
1.) Nomenclature: See list of plant materials on Planting Plan.
NOT be credited as part of the Establishment Period.
Contractor shall be responsible for damage to any utilities.
2.) Conditions: Plants shall be symmetrical, typical for variety and species, sound, healthy,
L. �Hvdroseeding (If Applicable)
5.) During the Establishment Period, any plant indicating weakness or probability of dying,
3.) Should utilities not located or marked found during excavation, the Contractor shall
vigorous, free from plant disease, insect pests or their eggs, excessive abrasions, or other
objectionable disfigurements, and shall have healthy, normal root systems, well filling
n completed, he r
1.) After preparation of soil has bee co p eted, t areas to be seeded shall be brought to
a finish grade, with the finish surface being smooth and even, and reasonably well
shall be replaced by the Contractor at his Own expense.
is
promptly notify the Owner and shall discontinue with work in the area except necessary
emergency work. to repair or prevent damage until instructions are received from the
their containers, but not to the point of being root bound. Tree trunks shall be sturdy and
well hardened off. Plants shall not be pruned prior to delivery except as authorized by
firmed. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to make the entire area smooth
and even, to insure that finish grades shall be generally one inch below the Surface of
6.) All basins around shrubs and trees shall be maintained at a four inch (4") depth
Owner.
the Landscape Architect. In no case shall trees be topped or pruned before delivery.
walks, curbs, paved areas, and yard boxes In all cases without abrupt changes in
Period unless otherwise instructed b the Owner or his
throughout Establishment y
4.) Failure to notify the Owner of discovery of such utilities or damage thereto will result in
Plants shall be grown in nurseries which have been inspected by the State Department
of Agriculture and have complied with its regulations.
gradient (yard boxes shall be level). I
representative.
the Contractor being liable for any and all damage caused to the utilities as a result of
7.) Tree stakes which for any reason are damaged or rendered inadequate for support shall
his actions.
3.) Identification: Plants shall be of the variety and size shown on the Plans, and shall
2.) The ground surface shall be inspected by the Landscape Architect prior to seeding to
be repaired and restored to their original condition..
B. Water Supply
conform to the requirements herein. One of each bundle or lot shall be tagged with
determine suitability for planting. The Contractor shall obtain such approval before
plant name in accord with recomuendations of the American Association of
seeding.
8.) Constant diligence shall be maintained for the advent of disease, insects, and/or rodent
The Contractor shall connect to the water sources as indicated on the Plans.
Nurserymen,
infestations and proper preventative or control measures taken.
3.) Equipment and Application: Hydraulic equipment used for the application of slurry
C. Workmanshipand Procedure
4.) Substitutions: Substitutions for the indicated plant materials will be permitted, provided
shall have a built-in agitation system with an operating capacity sufficient to agitate,
9.) All shrubs and trees shall be maintained in their natural shapes. Tall or scraggly
The routing of the pressure supply lines as indicated on the Plans is diagramnatic. The
the substitute materials area roved in advance b the Landscape Architect and the
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suspend and homogeneously mix the above slurry. Distribution lines shall be large
enough to prevent stoppage and to provide even distribution of the slurry over the
branches shall be thinned out where necessary. In no case shall trees or shrubs be
trimmed by heading or shearing. Any plants severely pruned in this manner may be
Contractor shall install lines in such manner as to conform with the Details without off-settingsubstitutions
are made at no additional cost to the Owner except for the variations so
authorized, all substitute plant materials shall conform to the requirements of these
ground. The pump shall be capable of exerting at least 150 psi at the nozzle or sufficient
,
removed and replaced at Contractor's expense.
the various assemolies from the pressure supply line.
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specifications. If accepted substitute materials are of less value than those indicated or
additional pressure for proper coverage. The slurry tank shall have a minimum capacity
of 1,500 gallons and shall be mounted on a traveling unit which will place the slurry tank
D. Assemblies
specified, the Contract price will be adjusted in accordance with the provisions of the
Contract.
and spray nozzles within sufficient proximity to the areas to be seeded so as to provide
10.) On the 60th day of the Establishment Period, all lawn and ground cover areas shall
uniform distribution
receive 25 pounds of Gro -Power per 1,000 sq. ft., or approved equal.
No multiple assemblies shall be installed on plastic lines. Each assembly shall be provided
with its own outlet line.
5.) Plant Inspection and ejection: Root condition of plants may be determined by the
With the engine at half throttle, water shall be added to the tank. When the water level
11.) At completion of Establishment Period, all areas included in the Contract shall be
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Landscape Architect through the removal of earth from the roots of at least two 2
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has reached the height of the agitator shaft. good recirculation shall be established and at
substantially clean and free of debris and seeds. All plant materials shall be alive,
E. Detail Drawings
plants but not more than (2) of the total number of species from each source. I
this time the seed shall be added. Fertilizer shall then be added to the mixture followed
healthy, and free of infestations.
by wood pulp mulch. The wood pulp mulch shall only be added to the mixture after the
All assemblies specified herein shall be installed in accordance with the respective Detail. In
B. Soil Amedments
seed and when the tank is at least one-third filled with water. The engine throttle shall be
12.) Any erosion or slippage of soil caused by watering shall be repaired by the Contractor at
the absence of Detail Drawings or Specifications pertaining to the specific items required to
opened to full speed when the tank is half filled with water. All the wood pulp mulch
his expense.
complete the work, the Contractor shall perform such work in accordance with the best
SEE PLANTING PLANS
shall be added by the time the tank Is two -third to three-fourths full. Spraying shall
standard practice and to the satisfaction of the Owner.
commence when the tank is full.
13.) All walks, curbs, and gutters shall be kept clear of debris, mud, dust, and standing water
by sweeping, mopping, or hosing down as required to maintain cleanliness throughout.
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4.) Ap=plication: The operator shall spray with a uniforr,� visible coat by using the green
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color of the wood pulp as a guide. The slurry shall 1
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Contractor shall resent written notice to
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an arched stream so as to fall like rain allowing the �vood fibers to build on each other
the Owner that he has completed the required mainenatice, and that any maintenance
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until a good coat is achieved and the material is spry ad at the required rate per acre.
will be the responsibility of the Owner.
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