1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit no later than 10 days after the award of Contract, an electronic PDF (Portable Document Format) file containing the following information:
1. List of all proposed materials and equipment to be used indicated by description, manufacturer and, if applicable, include catalog cut sheets.
2. A copy of the materials procurement order from the supplier including the name, address, and phone number of said supplier and the estimated date(s) and quantities for delivery from the supplier. Indicate items in stock at time of order and submit the latest test, if applicable.
3. A schedule identifying materials procurement, storage, anticipated delivery dates, and anticipated installation dates for review and approval.
B. The Pest Control Advisor shall submit a list of the non-native invasive species and control materials and quantities per acre intended for use in controlling the non-native invasive species types prevalent and expected on the site. The non- native species on site are primarily non-native perennials and annuals; a list of species is provided in Article 3.04-B herein. Non-native invasive species control information shall include:
1. Data to demonstrate the compatibility of the non-native invasive species control materials and methods with the intended plantings.
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2. A written list of the proposed herbicide application equipment to be used in performance of the work, including descriptive data and calibration tests. Include the herbicide trade name, chemical composition, formulation, concentration, application rate of active ingredients and methods of application for all materials furnished, as well as the name and State license number of the State certified applicator.
3. Records of manufacturer’s literature, labels, and laboratory analytical data for verification of herbicide to be used, including the chemical makeup and application rate.
4. Certificates of compliance certifying that herbicide materials meet the requirements specified shall be submitted before the delivery of materials. Herbicide material shall include EPA registration number and registered uses.
5. An Herbicide Treatment Plan (HTP) proposing a sequence of herbicide treatments and a written delivery schedule and written Pest Control Advisor (PCA) recommendation. The herbicide trade name, chemical composition, formulation, concentration, application rate of active ingredients and methods of application for all materials furnished, and the name and state license number of the state certified applicator shall be included. Records of manufacturer’s literature, labels, and laboratory analytical data for ver ification of herbicide to be used, including the chemical makeup and application rate shall be submitted. Once approved by the City Inspector, the Contractor shall receive written authorization to proceed with the treatment.
6. The HTP shall address non-native invasive species control treatments before and after plant installation; refer to Section 32 98 00 Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance for additional requirements.
C. Submit soil fertility test results, as prescribed herein, for approval by the City Inspector before ordering amendments and performing work. Submit the following to the City Inspector:
1. Results of soil sample testing for agricultural suitability and soil fertility analysis.
2. Recommendations from the certified soils laboratory for specific amendments to be added to correct soil deficiencies.
3. Verification (i.e., an analysis of the chemical percentages and ratios) of the soil amendment before ordering any soil amendment materials. In addition, soil amendments shall be field verified by the City Inspector at the time of delivery and before any applications.
D. Provide and keep as-built drawings during the Installation Period as specified under Section 32 93 00 Planting.
E. City Inspector will provide approvals or direction for any needed corrections within 10-days of receipt of said submittals.
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1.05 SUBSTITUTIONS
A. Specific reference to manufacturers’ names and products specified in this Specification are used as standards of quality. This implies no right to substitute other materials without prior written approval by the City Inspector.
B. Any substituted materials installed without written approval by the City Inspector may be rejected.
C. If an approval is granted for a substitution, adjustment in the Contract amount will be made in accordance with the Contract Conditions.
1.06 SAMPLES, TESTS AND MOCK-UPS
A. The City Inspector reserves the right to take and analyze selected samples of materials for conformity to this Specification at any time.
B. At the City Inspector’s request, the Contractor shall provide samples of all supplied materials and an analysis from an approved laboratory verifying the manufacturer’s guarantee.
C. Rejected materials shall be removed from the site and be replaced at no cost.
1.07 REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATORY AGENCIES
A. All Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing this work are hereby incorporated into and made part of this Section. When this Section calls for certain materials, workmanship or a level of construction that exceeds the level of Federal, State, or local requirements, the provisions of this Section shall take precedence.
1.08 QUALITY CONTROL
A. Verify all dimensions and information shown on the Drawings and these Specifications with actual field conditions.
1. All discrepancies should be immediately reported to the City Inspector.
Work will be terminated in the area of the discrepancy until the City Inspector has provided a written resolution to the conflict. Assume full responsibility for proceeding with work without written approval.
B. Coordinate the planting preparation operations to avoid conflicts with other construction and any existing features. If conflicts are foreseen or arise, immediately notify the City Inspector for resolution.
C. Perform planting preparation operations only when weather and soil conditions are suitable in accordance with locally accepted practice.
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1.09 PROTECTION OF THE SITE
A. Protect previously installed work and materials which may be affected by work of this Section. Provide safeguards and exercise caution against injury or defacement of existing site improvements.
B. Repair damage and return the area to the previous condition at no additional cost.
1.10 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate operations with subcontractors, as well as other contractors on or adjacent to the project site.
B. Exercise extreme care in excavating and working near existing utilities. Repair any damages to these utilities at no additional cost. The Contractor shall be responsible for contacting Underground Service Alert (1 -800-642-2444) 2 days before any construction work.
C. The Contractor shall coordinate with the City Inspector to schedule the placement of materials and equipment necessary to complete the work.
1.11 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
A. After mobilization, layout, and earthwork operations are complete, the Contractor shall follow the general construction schedule detailed below:
1. Before summer seed maturation of dominant non-native invasive species, conduct herbicide applications to all undesired vegetation not designated to remain. Before any planting, remove or apply herbicide to resprouts of all undesired vegetation not designated to remain.
2. Before any planting, p erform soil loosening , incorporate soil amendments, and complete fine grading according to Section 32 93 00 Planting.
3. Conduct planting operations according to Section 32 93 00 Planting.
4. Within 10 days of plant installation, spot apply contact herbicide to control undesired annual non-native grass seedlings and/or non-native broadleaf plants.
PART 2—PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Herbicide
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toxicity to wildlife approved for use in and around aquatic habitats by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Herbicide shall be of high -grade quality and in perfect condition at time of installation.
Select herbicides as appropriate for the desired effect (i.e., broadleaf herbicide to avoid harm to grasses). At no time shall chemicals that are harmful to fauna be used.
2. All herbicides shall be State and County approved for land or aquatic applications.
3. Herbicide for all non -native invasive species shall be as approved according to the Herbicide Treatment Plan (HTP) and written Pest Control Advisor (PCA) recommendations.
B. Topsoil
1. Topsoil shall be existing site material free of rubbish, sharp objects, and particles larger than 1½-inches in diameter.
2. Topsoil materials may be harvested for reuse from onsite in areas to be excavated.
3. At no time shall topsoil contain clay soils.
C. Soil Amendments
1. Soil amendments shall be as recommended by the certified soils laboratory based on soil sampling results.
2.02 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. All materials delivered to the project site shall be clearly marked to identify the item. Materials shall be delivered to the project site in their original, unopened packaging containing the manufacturer’s guarantee.
B. Exercise care in handling, loading, unloading, and storing planting preparation materials to ensure they are not damaged.
C. Provide a storage site for the planting preparation materials as directed by the City Inspector. Store in a manner to prevent damage from sunlight, moisture or contact with vehicles, equipment or tools.
2.03 REJECTION OF MATERIAL
B. All material not conforming to the requirements herein shall be considered defective and will be rejected.
1. The City Inspector shall mark such materials, whether in place or not, as rejected.
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2. Replacement materials shall be of the same types and condition as that indicated on the Drawings.
C. Rejected materials shall be removed and disposed of according to State and local regulations by the Contractor at no additional cost. Rejected materials shall be replaced at no additional cost.
PART 3—EXECUTION
3.01 VERIFY SITE CONDITIONS
A. Before performing the work in this Section, examine previously installed work from other contractors at the project site (if any) and verify that such work is complete and as required, to the point where this installation may begin properly.
B. Verify site conditions and be familiar with existing grade conditions, locations of existing fences, and all existing vegetation.
1. All discrepancies between the Drawings, Specifications, and site conditions shall be immediately reported to the City Inspector in writing.
The Contractor’s written descriptions shall note the character of the unsatisfactory conditions and extent of work required to correct the said conditions. Work shall be terminated in the area of the discrepancy until the City Inspector has provided a written resolution to the conflict.
C. Operations shall be conducted to avoid damage to existing conditions, including benchmarks, pavement, utilities, vegetation to remain, and other features to be preserved, as well as other construction. Flag vegetation within the work area to be retained for approval by the City Inspector. Correct, at no additional cost, damage to any of the above conditions resulting from the operations. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for proceeding with work without written approval.
D. At all times, the Contractor shall not disturb existing vegetation and soil surface outside the limit-of-work. The Contractor shall notify the City Inspector if any operations called for in the Drawings or Specifications may cause damage to existing areas outside of the limit-of-work indicated on the drawings. Extra work resulting from failure to notify the City Inspector shall be completed by the Contractor at no additional cost.
E. The Contractor shall immediately notify the City Inspector if any vegetation to be maintained is damaged by the Contractor's operations. Additionally, the Contractor shall remove any damaged vegetation at the Contractor's own expense if directed to do so by the City Inspector. If, in the opinion of the City Inspector, existing vegetation is damaged during construction, the Contractor shall replace such damaged plants with plants of the same species and size or with multiple plants of size and species determined by the City Inspector to be adequate for replacement at no additional cost. Determination of extent of 02/11/2025
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damage, value of damaged plants, and suitable replacement shall rest solely with the City Inspector.
F. Soil Sampling
1. The Contractor shall collect representative samples of existing soils in representative planting areas throughout the project site and perform agricultural suitability and soil fertility tests to determine existing soil properties that will affect plant growth.
2. Take soil samples at 3 representative separate locations within the project site boundaries where native soil and exposed subsoil serve as the planting medium. The test locations shall be representative of site conditions considering the overall site as approved by the City Inspector.
3. Samples shall be collected at each location and shall contain approximately one quart of soil (approximately the size of shovel/spade) and taken at a depth of at 6- to 12-inches. Each soil sample location shall be labeled on a copy of the planting plans.
4. Record, map and submit the analysis for review and approval.
5. The soil samples shall be tested by a State -certified soils testing laboratory to determine soil fertility properties affecting plant growth, including but not limited to soil texture, organic content, pH, particle size, nutrient level, salinity, a chemica l analysis, a mechanical analysis, and water holding capacity.
6. If the analysis of testing results indicates the soil is detrimental to plant growth, the Contractor shall submit recommendations from the certified soils laboratory for specific amendments to be added to the existing topsoil for review and approval by the City Inspector. Any issues that arise from the Contractor’s failure to submit treatment options to rectify inappropriate soil conditions shall be corrected at no additional cost. The City will pay for any additional costs resulting from modified treatments based on the soils reports.
3.02 PRESERVATION
A. Before any construction operations take place, the Contractor shall ensure all temporary tree and plant protection measures are in -place and approved according to Section 01 56 39, Temporary Tree and Plant Protection.
3.03 SITE PREPARATION
A. In direct coordination with the project’s earthwork operations, t he Contractor shall remove the top 2 -inches of existing soil materials to remove the root system of existing non -native vegetation in preparation for the planting, and related work.
3.04 NON-NATIVE INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL
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of off -site according to State and local regulations. All vegetation to be removed or affected must be approved in the field by the City Inspector before the start of any removal operations.
B. Non-native invasive species occurring or with a high potential to occur on the project site include, but are not limited to the following species:
1. Perennials, ornamental species and non-native weeds
a. Acacia (Acacia sp.)
b. Bermuda buttercup (Oxalis pes-caprae)
c. Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon)
d. Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius)
e. Castor Bean (Ricinus communis)
f. Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia robusta)
g. Mimosa tree (Albizia julibrissin)
h. Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana)
i. Peruvian pepper tree (Schinus molle)
j. Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum)
k. Tree tobacco (Nicotiana glauca)
2. Annuals and nuisance species
a. Black mustard (Brassica nigra)
b. Bristly ox tongue (Helminthotheca echioides)
c. Garland chrysanthemum (Glebionis coronaria)
d. Horseweed (Erigeron canadensis)
e. Italian thistle (Cirsium pynocephalus)
f. Mediterranean grass (Schismus barbatus)
g. Oat grass (Avena sp.)
h. Red brome (Bromus rubens)
i. Ripgut brome (Bromus diandrus)
j. Scarlet pimpernel (Lysimachia arvensis)
k. Short-pod mustard (Hirschfeldia incana)
l. Smilo Grass (Stipa miliacea)
m. Sow thistle (Sonchus sp.)
n. Sweet clover (Melilotus sp.)
o. Tocalote (Centaurea melitensis)
p. Wild radish (Raphanus sativus)
C. Mechanisms for non-native invasive species control shall consist of the techniques prescribed below. Native trees and shrubs to remain as shown on Drawings shall remain undisturbed.
1. Manual Removal: Non-native invasive species shall be hand -pulled where feasible and disposed of off -site according to State and local regulations.
2. Herbicide Treatment: Herbicide shall be used only for species that cannot be removed by hand , as approved by the City Inspector, and as outlined in the HTP.
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a. Herbicide shall be applied in compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and according to manufacturer’s specifications. At all times, herbicide shall be applied in accordance with Best Management Practices (BMPs)
prescribed by the California Depa rtment of Pesticide
Regulation.
b. Herbicide shall be applied so that it shall not drift, or show signs of drift, outside the designated planting area. At all times, protect existing plants to remain from herbicide drift. Avoid spraying during windy conditions; if windy conditions persist, use a large droplet size with low tank pressure ; a movable impermeable barrier shall be used while spra ying to protect against drift.
c. Herbicide shall be applied only during periods when beneficial results can be obtained. The Contractor shall apply herbicide as necessary before the rainy season. However, an exception may be made for herbicide application to cool season non- native invasive species , subject to approved weather
conditions.
d. All safety measures r ecommended by the manufacturer sha ll be strictly adhered to. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to lands, vegetation, and water resulting from improper use of chemicals.
3.05 SOIL REHABILITATION
A. The Contractor shall rehabilitate compacted soil conditions in planting areas as necessary and as described herein . Rehabilitation will be necessary in areas impacted by excavation, grading or disturbance of soil surface by vehicles or stockpiled materials.
B. At no time will soil rehabilitation operations be conducted when said soil is too wet, as determined by the City Inspector. If significant rain occurs during soil rehabilitation, the City Inspector may temporarily halt soil rehabilitation work if the soil moisture content has exceeded an acceptable level. Soil rehabilitation work shall resume upon the direction of the City Inspector.
C. Excessive passes of equipment that would compact areas shall be avoided.
Where equipment access routes are required across areas of soil rehabilitation, the sequence of construction activity shall be coordinated to only allow equipment access before the loosening of soils.
D. Soil rehabilitation shall consist of the following sequence of operations:
1. Soil Loosening
a. Loosen soils a minimum of 12-inches.
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b. Soil loosening shall be performed with a hand implement (such as a pick mattock or Pulaski) or a wheeled tractor with tilling tines or a mini-excavator equipped with a backhoe bucket. Soil shall be loosened but not turned over or inverted. Resulting soil clods shall be less than 5 -inches in all dimensions. Soil loosening shall be uneven in depth by at least 1- to 2-inches to reduce the chance of soil slumping. Wherever soil loosening takes place, existing plants and tree roots to remain shall be avoided. Soil loosening shall be conducted with hand
implements in areas where topsoil was removed beneath the drip lines of trees or shrubs.
c. The Contractor shall verify the locations of all existing utilities prior to implementing soil loosening operations.
d. All areas to receive soil loosening shall be approved in writing by the City Inspector before the start of any soil loosening operations.
2. Incorporation of Soil Amendments
a. As noted on the Drawings, the Contractor shall incorporate the needed amendments based on the final soil test results and recommendations.
b. Based on soil sampling results , Soil amendments shall be added and incorporated into planting areas , according to the recommendations of the certified soils laboratory.
c. Evenly spread soil amendments on soil surfaces at the rates prescribed in this Section.
d. Blend and incorporate with hand implements (such as a pick mattock, Pulaski or shovel ), or a wheeled tractor with tilling tines, or a mini-excavator equipped with a backhoe bucket.
3. Discing
a. Disc planting areas to a depth of 6 -inches. Where rocks are present that would cause damage to tractor implements , the Contractor shall remove the rocks in the upper 6-inches of soil before discing. All removed rocks shall be hauled offsite according to State and local regulations at no additional cost .
The Contractor may util ize tilling in place of discing upon approval from the City Inspector. Soil conditions such as large clods may require smoothing with a land plan e or ring roller before planting; coordinate these operations with t he City Inspector.
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3.06 FINE GRADING OPERATIONS
A. Planting areas shall be fine-graded to finish grade to produce a surface suitable for planting. Protect areas from compaction after they have been prepared.
B. Ensure that the top 2-inches of soil is free of stones, debris, branches, roots, stumps, wire, or other deleterious matter 1-inch in diameter and larger. Dispose of debris offsite according to State and local regulations at no additional cost.
C. Establish finish grades to eliminate uneven areas resulting from rough-grading operations, fill as needed and remove surplus soil and float areas to a smooth, uniform grade to elevations as indicated on the Drawings. Blend finish grades with existing grades, providing for smooth transitions to existing grades and positive drainage. All areas shall be fine graded to within 1-1/2 inches of paved areas and curbs.
D. Fine grading shall be done manually around sensitive areas, vegetation to be preserved, and existing hardscape elements and structures.
E. Unless otherwise directed by the City Inspector, cross slopes shall be 2%, maximum.
F. At no time will the finish grade surfaces have a glazed appearance.
G. The City Inspector will approve all finish grades.
3.07 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS
A. The Contractor shall prepare as-built drawings as specified in Section 32 93 00 Planting.
3.08 CLEANUP
A. Site cleanup shall occur on a daily basis and as each portion of the work concludes.
B. Remove all trash and excess dirt caused from the work according to State and local regulations. Contractor shall make arrangements for legally disposing of these materials outside the project site and shall pay all costs involved.
Arrangements shall include, but not be limited to, entering into agreements with property owners and/or the City and obtaining necessary permits, licenses, and environmental clearances.
C. Sweep all adjacent walks and paved areas throughout the duration of the project.
D. Repair all scars, ruts or other marks in the ground caused by the work.
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offsite location or as directed by the City Inspector. Sweep adjacent streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalks and remove construction equipment from the premises.
3.9 SITE OBSERVATIONS
A. Corrective actions shall be in strict conformance with the Drawings and these Specifications and according to the City Inspector and shall be completed at the Contractor’s expense.
B. The City Inspector will perform progress observations of the work and construction operations on completion of installation stages. The City Inspector and the Contractor shall agree upon the installation stages for this Specification before starting work and be present on mutually agreed-on dates for the observations for each stage.
C. If, after an observation, the City Inspector is satisfied with the construction to date and its conformance to the Drawings and the Specifications, the City Inspector will provide written notice of provisional acceptance for that construction stage.
D. If, after an observation, the City Inspector is dissatisfied with the construction to date and its conformance to the Drawings and the Specifications, the City Inspector will prepare a written punch list of necessary corrective action on defective work for that construction stage. All corrections must be completed and will be re-observed by the City Inspector within 10 working days from the date of the initial observation.
E. Project observations shall not occur until all punch list items from previous observations are corrected. Failure to correct problems in the time specified by the City Inspector may result in a delay of payment for the said tasks until the items in question are remedied per the City Inspector’s direction.
F. The Contractor shall be charged for any additional construction observations and punch list items required from the City Inspector for unscheduled and necessary re-observation of the work due to unsatisfactory or incomplete work addressing previous punch list items.
G. Provide the City Inspector with 48 hours of advance notification, except as otherwise noted, for required construction stage acceptance observations including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Progress of non-native invasive species control operations.
2. Completion of non-native invasive species control operations.
3. Progress of soil rehabilitation and soil preparation/amending operations. The Contractor shall loosen a test area of approximately 500 square feet for review by the City Inspector before soil loosening is started in any other areas.
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4. Completion of soil rehabilitation/preparation operations.
5. Progress of fine grading operations , including parking lot planting topsoil placement.
6. Completion of fine grading operations.
H. Following the completed fine grading observation and upon the City Inspector’s acceptance of the site preparation work, the Planting Irrigation shall begin according to Section 32 84 00.
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SECTION 32 93 00
PLANTING
PART 1—GENERAL
1.01 GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. The provisions of the "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction", current edition, shall apply except as modified herein.
1.02 SCOPE OF WORK
A. The work required under this Section will include all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and incidentals required to install container planting, tree root barriers and bark mulch as shown on the Drawings, specified herein.
B. Related work in other sections include, but may not be limited to:
1. Section 01 56 39 Temporary Tree and Plant Protection
2. Section 32 15 40 Stabilized Decomposed Granite Paving
3. Section 32 31 00 Fencing and Gates
4. Section 32 33 00 Site Furnishings
5. Section 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation
6. Section 32 91 00 Planting Preparation
7. Section 32 98 00 Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance
8. Section 33 46 00 Subdrainage Systems
C. Contractor minimum qualifications. The Contractor shall be responsible for demonstrating that he/she meets minimum qualifications, including the following:
1. State of California C-27 Landscape Contractor’s license; and
2. Work experience – minimum 3 example projects showing related planting and seeding work in the past 3 years. Submit a minimum of 10 representative photographs showing operations for each project, including irrigation, planting, and maintenance.
D. Plant nursery minimum qualifications. The nursery that supplies the planting materials shall be a reputable nursery that specializes in and has the ability to provide the native plants materials prescribed on the Drawings and in this Section.
1.03 DEFINITIONS
A. Subgrade is the accepted surface upon which additional materials are to be placed or constructed.
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B. Finish grade is the established or constructed final grade conforming to the grades and elevations indicated on the Drawings and described in the Specifications.
C. Installation Period: The Installation Period begins when the Notice to Proceed (NTP) is given and continues until all requirements indicated in the Drawings and these Specifications are completed and approved, and the City Inspector gives a written acceptance of the installation.
D. Plant Establishment Period: The Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period begins immediately after the City Inspector gives a written notice of a Final Installation Acceptance and continues until all requirements indicated in Section 32 98 00 Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance are completed and approved and the City Inspector gives a written notice of a Final Project Acceptance.
E. Final Project Acceptance: Final Project Acceptance is the milestone when all work, including work under Section 32 98 00 Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance, is completed and approved by the City Inspector. Final Project Acceptance does not in any way release the Contractor from the requirements or duration of any guarantees according to the Specifications.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit verification of the required minimum qualifications as specified herein for approval by the City Inspector, within 5 days after the award of Contract.
B. Submit written Planting Guarantee as detailed in this Section no later than 5 days after the award of Contract.
C. Submit an electronic PDF (Portable Document Format) file containing the following information no later than 5 days after the award of Contract:
1. List of all proposed materials and equipment to be used indicated by description, manufacturer and model number, if applicable. Include catalog cuts where applicable.
2. A copy of the plant procurement order from the nursery including the name, address, and phone number of said nursery and the estimated date(s) and quantities for delivery from the nursery. A copy of the procurement orders from other suppliers including the name, address, and phone number of said supplier and the estimated date(s) and quantities for delivery from the supplier.
3. Plant quantity list.
a. List all plants indicated by botanical name, common name, quantity, size, nursery, location and any specific remarks, (i.e., “unable to locate,” “photo submitted,” etc.). List all plant materials.
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b. Color photographs of each plant type and size with specifications (i.e., height, spread and caliper). Include a person in each photograph for scale purposes.
4. Written documentation that the material on the plant quantity list is available. Any substitutions required due to unavailability must be requested in writing and approved by the City Inspector before confirmation of ordering.
5. A detailed schedule identifying plant material procurement, storage, anticipated delivery dates, and anticipated installation dates for review and approval. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing bi - weekly written updates of said schedule to the City Inspector thereafter.
6. Compliance with State of California and Federal quarantine restrictions.
D. Submit all required samples within 10 days before the start of any planting - related work. Samples shall be approved by the City Inspector before ordering and performing work. Submit the following to the City Inspector:
1. Tree root barriers, 1 full length panel; and
2. Bark mulch, 1 bag.
E. Submit written results of each planting pit percolation test with location, date, and time of test to the City Inspector before planting. Provide City Inspector with 48-hour advance notice for the date and time of the tree pit percolation tests.
F. Provide and keep up to date at all times, a complete, full -size printed set of “red-lined” as -built drawings documenting the work carried out during the Installation Period. On or before the date of the Final Installation Acceptance, submit final as-built drawings as detailed herein.
G. City Inspector will provide approvals or direction for any needed corrections within 10-days of receipt of said submittals.
1.05 SUBSTITUTIONS
A. Specific reference to manufacturers’ names and products specified in this Specification are used as standards of quality. This implies no right to substitute other materials without prior written approval by the City Inspector.
B. Any substituted materials installed without written approval by the City Inspector may be rejected.
C. If an approval is granted for a substitution, adjustment in the Contract amount will be made in accordance with the Contract Conditions.
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1.06 SAMPLES, TESTS AND MOCK-UPS
A. The City Inspector reserves the right to take and analyze selected samples of plant material for conformity to this Specification at any time. Rejected plant material shall be removed from the site and be replaced at no cost.
1.07 REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. All plant material shall be true to botanical and common name as indicated in:
1. U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service. 2015. Plants Database. Available: <http://plants.usda.gov>. Last Modified:
04/13/2015.
2. American Nursery & Landscape Association. 2014. American Standard for Nursery Stock. ANSI Z60.1–2014. Columbus, OH.
3. Hickman, J.C. (ed.). 1993. The Jepson Manual: Higher Plants of California. University of California Press. Berkeley, CA.
4. McClintock, E. M., and A. T. Leiser. 1979. An Annotated Checklist of Woody Ornamental Plants of California, Oregon and Washington.
University of California, Division of Agricultural Sciences. Berkeley, CA.
5. L. H. Bailey Hortorium of Cornell University. 1976. Hortus Third: A Concise Dictionary of Plants Cultivated in the United States and Canada. Macmillan. New York, NY.
B. All plant material shall conform to the California State Department of Agriculture's regulations for nursery observations, rules and ratings.
1.08 REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATORY AGENCIES
A. All Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing this work are hereby incorporated into and made part of this Section. When this Section calls for certain materials, workmanship or a level of construction that exceeds the level of Federal, State, or local requirements, the provisions of this Section shall take precedence.
1.09 QUALITY CONTROL
A. Manufacturer's directions and drawings shall be followed in all cases where the manufacturers of articles used in this Specification furnish directions covering points not shown in the Drawings and Specifications.
B. Upon execution of the plant material order, the City Inspector has the option of either observing the plant materials at the nursery or supplier or requesting representative color photos before plant delivery to the site for conformity to the Drawings and Specifications. The Contractor shall coordinate with the City Inspector for a visit to the nursery or supplier 60 days before the expected date of materials delivery.
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1. Such approvals shall not impair the right of additional observations during further progress of the Work.
C. Any tagging of plant material by the City Inspector does not constitute his/her approval of the plant materials’ health and vigor. The health and vigor of the plant material is the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
D. At the time of delivery to the project site, the Contractor and the City Inspector shall observe all plants for injury, disease, and insect infestation. The Contractor shall provide the City Inspector with 48-hour advance notice for each request for approval of partial or complete deliveries to the project site.
E. The City Inspector reserves the right to refuse observation, if in his judgment, a sufficient quantity of plant material is not available for observation at that time.
F. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing and installing healthy plants with evidence of new growth before the start of the Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period.
G. The City Inspector reserves the right to reject any plant materials if any of the following symptoms are observed:
1. Damaged foliage,
2. Disease,
3. Stunted size,
4. Abnormal color,
5. Defoliation,
6. Browse by wildlife,
7. Insect damage,
8. Girdling,
9. Structural deformities,
10. Dieback,
11. Dry rootball,
12. Sunburn.
13. Water stress (caused by overwatering or underwatering),
14. Stunted growth,
15. Wilting,
16. Premature loss of leaves (for deciduous species), or
17. Premature yellowing of leaves (for deciduous species).
1.10 PROTECTION OF THE SITE
A. Protect previously installed work and materials which may be affected by work of this Section. Provide safeguards and exercise caution against injury or defacement of existing site improvements.
B. Repair damage and return the area to the previous condition at no additional cost.
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1.11 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate operations with subcontractors, as well as other contractors on or adjacent to the project site.
B. Exercise extreme care in excavating and working near existing utilities. Repair any damages to these utilities at no additional cost. The Contractor shall be responsible for contacting Underground Service Alert (1 -800-642-2444) 2 days before any construction work.
C. Coordinate installation of all planting materials to avoid interference with utilities, other construction elements, and any existing vegetation.
D. The Contractor shall coordinate with the City Inspector to schedule the placement of materials and equipment necessary to complete the work.
1.12 PLANTING GUARANTEE
A. All plant material installed under this Contract shall be guaranteed against poor, inadequate and inferior quality and installation for a period of 1 year from the date of Final Project Acceptance, as specified in Section 32 98 00 Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance.
PART 2—PRODUCTS
2.01 GENERAL
A. Procure all plant materials and incidentals required for this project.
B. All plant material delivered to the site shall have a normal habit of growth and be well formed and shaped, healthy, vigorous, and free of any insects, diseases, sunscalds, windburn, abrasions of the bark, or other objectionable disfigurements.
C. The size of the plant material shall correspond with that normally expected for species and variety of commercially available nursery stock as prescribed herein.
D. All plant materials shall be from local genetic stock originating from San Diego County region, unless otherwise approved by the City Inspector.
E. Plant material larger than that specified on the Drawings may be used, pending approval from the City Inspector. However, there will be no change in the Contract amount if the larger plant material is approved and used.
2.02 MATERIALS
A. Planting soil for all planting pits shall be existing topsoil that is amended according to Section 32 91 00 Planting Preparation.
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B. Container Grown Stock
1. Container grown stock shall be in a vigorous and healthy condition and not root bound or with the root system hardened off.
2. Container sizes for specific plant species shall be as indicated on the Drawings. Plant container dimensions shall be as follows:
a. 15 Gallon = Container volume of 2,768 – 3,696 cubic inches Tree caliper of 1.0-inch to 1.75-inch
Tree height of 6-feet to 9-feet
b. 5 Gallon = Container volume of 785 – 1,242 cubic inches Plant caliper of 0.25-inch (minimum)
Plant height of 1-foot to 3-feet
c. 1 Gallon = Container volume of 152 – 251 cubic inches Plant caliper of 0.18-inch (minimum)
Plant height of 0.5-feet to 1-foot
C. Tree Root Barriers
1. Tree root barriers shall be as prescribed on the detail on the Drawings and shall be 24-inches in depth.
2. Tree root barriers shall be black, recyclable, injection molded panel manufactured with 75% reprocessed polypropylene with added ultraviolet inhibitors.
3. Tree root barriers shall have an integral zipper joining system for panel connections.
D. Bark Mulch
1. Bark mulch shall be walk -on type (1½ -inch diameter) fir bark or shredded cedar mulch, or approved equal. Wood mulch shall be free of dirt, sticks, rocks, or other debris. At no time shall redwood bark be used.
2.03 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Delivery
1. Deliver all planting materials with legible and durable identification labels.
2. Coordinate and schedule the delivery of all planting materials. The Contractor shall verify delivery site conditions before the start of collection.
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3. Notify the City Inspector within 7 days of the delivery of plant materials to the site. Indicate the quantity and type of plant materials in each delivery.
4. At no time shall plant material be pruned, trimmed or topped before delivery.
B. Storage
1. Provide a storage site for the plant materials at the staging areas shown on the Drawings or as directed by the City Inspector.
2. Store planting materials in the shade and protect from the weather.
3. Maintain and protect container plants not planted within 4 hours of delivery.
4. Before installation, all plants shall be stored moist in such a manner as to prevent damage from heat, sunlight, wind or contact with vehicles, equipment, and tools. Protection from sun, frost, and wind may be necessary to preserve the health of the plants. Plants shall be maintained moist at all times.
C. Protection and Handling
1. Protect plants during delivery to the site and after, in order to prevent damage to root balls or desiccation of leaves.
2. Take extreme care in the loading and unloading of plants. Do not lift or move container plants by their stems or trunks.
3. Handle all plant materials to ensure they are not damaged or subjected to excessive heat, wind or desiccation during storage, handling, and shipping.
4. Any plant materials that are damaged due to mishandling shall be removed and replaced with new material at no additional cost.
2.04 REJECTION OF PLANT MATERIAL
A. All plant material not conforming to the requirements herein shall be considered defective and will be rejected.
1. The City Inspector shall mark such plants, whether in place or not, as rejected.
2. Replacement plant material shall be of the same size, species and condition as that indicated on the Drawings.
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B. Rejected materials shall be removed and disposed of according to State and local regulations by the Contractor at no additional cost. Rejected materials shall be replaced at no additional cost.
PART 3—EXECUTION
3.01 VERIFICATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
A. Before performing the work in this Section, examine previously installed work from other contractors at the project site (if any) and verify that such work is complete and as required, to the point where this installation may begin properly.
B. Prepare planting areas according to Section 32 91 00 Planting Preparation.
C. Remove all rocks, stones, sticks and debris larger than 1-inch in diameter from the surface of the planting areas.
D. Before starting planting operations, obtain City Inspector’s approval of finished grading, performed under Section 32 91 00 Planting Preparation.
E. Perform planting operations only when weather and soil conditions are suitable in accordance with locally accepted practice.
F. Planting shall not occur in saturated soils or while heavy rain is falling.
G. Unless otherwise directed by the City Inspector, planting shall be conducted after grading and irrigation system installation are complete.
3.02 SURFACE DRAINAGE OF PLANTING AREAS
A. Ensure proper drainage of all planting areas. Any discrepancy in the Drawings or Specifications, obstructions on the site or prior work done by another contractor that could preclude the establishment of proper drainage, shall be brought to the immediate attention of the City Inspector for correction or relief of said responsibility. Failure to notify the City Inspector of any drainage issues will render the Contractor responsible for rectifying any issues due to improper drainage at no additional cost.
3.03 PREPARATION
A. Planting Layout
1. Verify the location and depth of all underground utilities.
2. If any underground construction or utility lines are encountered in the excavation of planting holes, alternative planting locations may be selected by the City Inspector.
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3. Locations for all plants shall be field-marked on the ground using either pin flags or grade stakes, indicating plant type and size or the actual plants themselves for the City Inspector’s review and approval before planting. Plants will be located according to the layout shown on the Drawings.
3.04 CONTAINER PLANT INSTALLATION
A. General Planting Guidelines
1. Plant only as many plants as can be planted and watered on that same day within a given planting area.
2. Protect the planting areas from excessive vehicle compaction.
3. Face plant material with fullest growth into the prevailing wind and/or the primary direction of view.
4. Where large rocks, logs, and other obstacles exist on-site, place plants on the north side of such objects, which provide some shelter during establishment.
5. Container plants shall be installed between September 15 and October
31. B. Excavate planting pits to the recommended depth as shown on the Drawings.
Planting pits shall have vertical sides and roughened surfaces.
C. Backfill the planting pits with the excavated soil. Before plant installation, the soil in each planting pit shall be settled. Settlement shall be accomplished by either by repeated filling of the irrigation basins with 2- to 3-inches of standing water or by “jetting” said basins with a ¾-inch diameter PVC pipe at least 6-feet long, attached securely to a flexible hose. The free end of the PVC pipe shall be cut to a sharp angle and driven to the base of the planting hole. Water shall be run through the pipe as the end of the PVC pipe is drawn up through the backfilled hole at a rate slow enough to allow full saturation of all of the soil in the basin. Repeated probing with the jet will be necessary to uniformly settle the soil. Upon the City Inspector’s approval, planting may proceed only after enough drainage and drying has occurred such that the soil structure is not damaged.
D. After the City Inspector has approved the planting pit settling and percolation, install the container plant.
E. Plant containers shall be opened and removed in such a manner that the soil surrounding the rootball shall not be broken. Do not injure the root ball while removing the container or box. After removing plant, superficially cut edge roots with a knife on 3 sides. Center plant material in the planting pit.
F. Apply additional top soil to the planting pit up to 1/2 the height of the rootball.
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completing the remainder of backfilling. Finish backfilling with soil of the planting pit by tamping the soil firmly around the rootball and watering thoroughly.
G. Water Retention Basins
1. After final backfilling, construct a water retention basin around the base of each tree and shrub container planting (only) to a 30-inch diameter with backfill mix sufficient to hold 3 -inches of water. Water retention basins are not required for groundcover plantings.
H. Tree Root Barriers
1. For installation along linear applications of hardscapes:
a. Assemble the appropriate number of root barrier panels. b. Trench immediately adjacent to hardscape to the appropriate depth for installation of specified root barrier so that top of barrier is 1-inch above finished soil grade.
c. Place root barrier in trench, vertical ribs facing toward planting area and tree roots.
d. Where possible, use hardscape as a guide for root barrier alignment. e. Backfill adjacent planting soil against the root barrier to promote clean fit to hardscape and fill to finish grade.
2. For installation within individual tree openings or planters that require root barrier protection along all sides of hardscapes.
a. Assemble the appropriate number of root barrier panels. b. Trench immediately adjacent to hardscape to the appropriate depth for installation of specified root barrier so that top of barrier is 1-inch above finished soil grade.
c. Place root barrier in trench, vertical ribs facing toward planting area and tree roots.
d. Where possible, use hardscape as a guide for root barrier alignment. e. Backfill adjacent planting soil against the root barrier to promote clean fit to hardscape and fill to finish grade.
3. Distribute soil evenly to maintain the shape of the root barrier and compact.
I. Bark Mulch Topdressing
1. Bark mulch shall be applied to a depth of 3-inches in the planting areas prescribed on the Drawings.
2. Rake mulch top dress evenly to create a uniform surface and pull mulch top dress away from all trunks or stalks of plants 1- to 2-inches.
K. Plant Settling
1. Any plant material that has settled deeper than the surrounding grade shall be raised to the correct level.
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3.05 WATERING
A. All plants shall be watered immediately after installation. After the first watering, water shall be applied to all plants to achieve continually moist conditions as required to keep the vegetation in a healthy and vigorous growing condition until the completion of the Installation Period.
B. Watering shall continue during the Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period as prescribed in Section 32 98 00 Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance.
3.06 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS
A. The Contractor shall prepare as -built drawings to document the plant installation. These drawings shall be updated as needed and maintained at the project site. Prints of the original contract drawings shall be used as the base drawings for the as-built drawings; these will be prepared as “red-lined” mark- ups on prints of the original contract drawings and shall be submitted to the City Inspector . Refer to Section 32 98 0 0 Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance for additional requirements.
B. The as-built drawings shall include the work done for planting preparation, as well as the locations, species or types, quantities, and sizes of all materials installed. Specific requirements for irrigation system are included in Sections 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation. As-built drawings shall also include:
1. A legend listing all materials used;
2. Any features installed as results from change orders or field instructions; and
3. Any known areas not installed as designed.
C. As-built progress sheets shall be updated weekly as the work proceeds, showing the work as actually completed or installed, and shall be the basis for measurement and payment for work completed. As-built progress sheets shall be available at all times for observation and shall be kept in a location easily accessible to the City Inspector. In the event that the progress sheets are not available for review or not current at the time of any site visit by the City Inspector, it will be assumed that no work has been completed and the Contractor will be assessed the cost of that site visit at the current billing rate of the City Inspector. No other site observations shall take place without prior payment of this assessment.
D. Make neat and legible notations on the as-built progress sheets. Transfer notations on the progress sheets to the final as-built drawings as necessary, but at least weekly.
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drawings will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of furnishing required information that may have been omitted from the as-built drawings.
F. The final as -built drawings shall be to scale and shall be prepared on a reproducible copy of the irrigation and planting construction drawings, including any addenda and shall be a record of the project.
1. Information on the installed irrigation system elements and on the location and size of the planting indicated by species and type (e.g., container plant size) shall be included.
2. A legend listing all materials shall be included.
3. All landscape components shall be field located, using GPS, to within 3 feet; the GPS coordinates shall be included on the Record Drawings.
3.07 CLEANUP
A. Site cleanup shall occur on a daily basis and as each phase of the work concludes.
B. Remove all trash and excess dirt caused from the work according to State and local regulations. Contractor shall make arrangements for disposing of these materials outside the project site and shall pay all costs involved.
Arrangements shall include, but not be limited to, entering into agreements with property owners and/or the City and obtaining necessary permits, licenses, and environmental clearances.
C. Sweep all adjacent walks and paved areas throughout the duration of the project.
D. Repair all scars, ruts or other marks in the ground caused by the work.
E. Upon completion of the work, smooth all ground surfaces, remove excess dirt, materials, rubbish and debris according to State and local regulations to an offsite location or as directed by the City Inspector. Sweep adjacent streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalks and remove construction equipment from the premises.
3.08 SITE OBSERVATIONS
A. Corrective actions shall be in strict conformance with the Drawings and these Specifications and according to the City Inspector and shall be completed at the Contractor’s expense.
B. The City Inspector will perform progress observations of the work and construction operations on completion of installation stages. The City Inspector and the Contractor shall agree upon the installation stages for this Specification before starting work and be present on mutually agreed-on dates for the observations for each stage.
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C. If the City Inspector is satisfied with the construction to date and its conformance to the Drawings and the Specifications, the City Inspector will provide written notice of provisional acceptance for that construction stage.
D. If the City Inspector is dissatisfied with the construction and its conformance to the Drawings and the Specifications, the City Inspector will prepare a written punch list of required corrective action on defective work for that construction stage. All corrections must be completed and will be re-observed by the City Inspector within 10 working days from the date of the initial observation.
E. Project observations shall not occur until all punch list items from previous observations are corrected. Failure to correct problems in the time specified by the City Inspector may result in a delay of payment for the said tasks until the items in question are remedied per the City Inspector’s direction.
F. The Contractor shall be charged for any additional construction observations and verification of punch list items required from the City Inspector for unscheduled and necessary re -observation of the work due to due to unsatisfactory or incomplete work addressing previous punch list items.
G. Provide the City Inspector with 48 hours of advance notification, except as otherwise noted, for required stage acceptance observations including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Plant materials at nursery(s) before delivery to project site.
2. Plant materials delivery and storage operations at the project site and before planting.
3. Field marking of all plant locations before planting pit excavation.
4. Planting operations : 1 complete installation of each plant type/size before installation of remaining plants.
5. Progress of container plant s, tree root barrier s, and bark mulch installation operations.
6. Completion of container plant s, tree root barrier s, and bark mulch installation operations.
7. Substantial Completion Observation: Final installation observation before the start of the Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period. (Provide 10 working days of advance written notice).
H. Following the Substantial Completion Observation and upon the City Inspector’s acceptance of the planting installation, as well as the related work prescribed in other Sections , the Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period shall begin according to Section 32 98 00.
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SECTION 32 98 00
PLANT ESTABLISHMENT AND SITE MAINTENANCE
PART 1—GENERAL
1.01 GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. The provisions of the "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction", current edition, shall apply except as modified herein.
1.02 SCOPE OF WORK
A. The work required under this Section will include all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and incidentals required to conduct plant establishment and site maintenance work as indicated on the Drawings, specified herein.
B. The required work described in this Section will include, but is not limited to:
1. General Plant Establishment;
2. Insect and Disease Control;
3. Maintaining Water Retention Basins;
4. Watering;
5. Irrigation System Maintenance;
6. Non-native invasive species Control;
7. Replacement Planting;
8. Pruning;
9. Maintenance of Site Improvements and Furnishings; and
10. Record Drawings.
C. The Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period begins immediately after the City Inspector gives a written notice of acceptance of the site construction, planting, and irrigation system installation, and continues for a minimum of 120-days (4 months), and until the City Inspector gives a written notice of a Final Project Acceptance.
D. Related work in other sections include, but may not be limited to:
1. Section 01 56 39 Temporary Tree and Plant Protection
2. Section 32 15 40 Stabilized Decomposed Granite Paving
3. Section 32 31 00 Fencing and Gates
4. Section 32 33 00 Site Furnishings
5. Section 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation
6. Section 32 91 00 Planting Preparation
7. Section 32 93 00 Planting
8. Section 33 46 00 Subdrainage Systems
1.03 DEFINITIONS
A. Subgrade is the accepted surface upon which additional materials are to be placed or constructed.
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B. Finish grade is the established or constructed final grade conforming to the grades and elevations indicated on the Drawings and described in the Specifications.
C. Healthy Plants: Healthy plants shall be those that are of free of disease and insect infestation, are robust, and have vigorous foliage and wood. They must not be heat or water stressed.
D. Irrigation Season: The Irrigation Season refers to the beginning and ending dates for watering; and shall be March 1 to November 30, and at other times according to the direction of the City Inspector.
E. Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period : The Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period shall be as defined Article 1.02 of this Section.
F. Final Project Acceptance: Final Project Acceptance is the milestone when all work, including work under this Section, is completed and approved by the City Inspector. Final Project Acceptance does not in any way release the Contractor from the requirements or duration of any guarantees according to the Specifications.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit to the City Inspector at least 10 days before the start of the Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period , an electronic PDF (Portable Document Format) file containing the following information:
1. A schedule of activities planned during the Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period. This schedule must be accepted by the City Inspector before starting work under this Section. During the Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period , document scheduled changes and obtain acceptance by the City Inspector.
2. A written irrigation schedule, including rate and length of application for each watering event over the duration of the Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period for approval.
3. A list, submitted by the Pest Control Advisor, of the non-native invasive species control materials and quantities per acre intended for use in controlling the non -native invasive species types prevalent and expected on the site. Non -native invasive species control information shall include:
a. Qualifications: The applicator of all non-native invasive species control materials shall be licensed by the State of California as a Qualified Applicator. Pest control methods and procedures shall be as specified by a Pest Control Advisor. Contractor shall have all required licenses for pesticide use.
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b. Data to demonstrate the compatibility of the non -native invasive species control materials and methods with the intended planting.
c. A written list of the proposed herbicide application equipment to be used in performance of the work, including descriptive data and calibration tests. Include the herbicide trade name, chemical composition, formulation, concentration, application rate of active ingredients and methods of application for all materials furnished, as well as the name and State license number of the State certified applicator.
d. Records of manufacturer's literature, labels, and laboratory analytical data for verification of herbicide to be used, including the chemical makeup and application rate.
e. Certificates of compliance certifying that herbicide materials meet the requirements specified shall be submitted before the delivery of materials. Herbicide material shall include EPA registration number and registered uses.
f. A Herbicide Treatment Plan (HTP) proposing a sequence of herbicide treatments and a written delivery schedule and written Pest Control Advisor (PCA) recommendations. The herbicide trade name, chemical composition, formulation, concentration, application rate of active ingredients and methods of application for all materials furnished, and the name and state license number of the state certified applicator shall be included. Records of manufacturer's literature, labels, and laboratory analytical data for verification of herbicide to be used, including the chemical makeup and application rate shall be submitted. Once approved by the City Inspector , the Contractor shall receive written authorization to proceed with the treatment.
4. A list of materials that are to be used during plant establishment in written form to the City Inspector for review and approval before purchasing or delivering to the site.
B. Replacement Materials
1. For all replacement container plants, submit a copy of the plant procurement order, as specified in Section 32 93 00 Plants. If the nursery is different than that used to supply the materials for the initial planting, submit the name, address, and phone number of the nursery to be utilized. Approval from the City Inspector must be provided before ordering replacement plants.
2. Submit a schedule for replacement materials work, including plant procurement, storage, anticipated delivery dates, and anticipated installation dates for review and approval.
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C. Record Drawings
1. Provide and keep up to date at all times, a complete, full -size printed set of record drawings documenting the work performed during the Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period and final as -built conditions.
2. On or before the date of the Final Project Acceptance, submit final record drawings as detailed herein.
D. City Inspector’s Review
1. City Inspector will provide approvals or direction to the Contractor for any needed corrections within 10-days of receipt of said submittals.
1.05 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
A. Target Survival Rates.
1. The target survival rate for all container plants for each planting area shall be a minimum of 100% survival within said area at the end of the Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period.
B. Other Standards
1. At no time shall any plants show symptoms of any of the following:
a. Damaged foliage,
b. Disease,
c. Stunted size,
d. Abnormal color,
e. Defoliation,
f. Browse by wildlife,
g. Insect damage,
h. Girdling,
i. Structural deformities,
j. Dieback,
k. Dry rootball,
l. Sunburn.
m. Water stress (caused by overwatering or underwatering), n. Stunted growth,
o. Wilting,
p. Premature loss of leaves (for deciduous species), or q. Premature yellowing of leaves (for deciduous species).
2. No visible signs of on -going, excessive erosion, such as rills exceeding 2-inch wide x 2 inch deep.
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3. Project site planting areas shall have a typical (i.e., median) soil penetrability of less than 300 psi as measured at depths of 0 - to 12- inches with a cone penetrometer.
1.06 REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATORY AGENCIES
A. All Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing this work are hereby incorporated into and made part of this Section. When this Section calls for certain materials, workmanship or a level of construction that exceeds the level of Federal, State, or local requirements, the provisions of this Section shall take precedence.
1.07 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate operations with subcontractors, as well as other contractors on or adjacent to the project site.
B. Exercise extreme care in excavating and working near existing utilities.
Repair any damages to these utilities at no additional cost. Check existing utility drawings for existing utility locations.
C. Coordinate implementation of all plant establishment work to avoid interference with utilities, other construction elements, and any existing vegetation to remain.
D. The Contractor shall coordinate with the City Inspector to schedule the placement of materials and access of equipment necessary to complete the work.
1.08 GUARANTEE
A. All materials installed under this Contract shall be guaranteed against poor, inadequate and inferior quality and installation for a period of 1 year from the date of Final Project Acceptance.
1. Manufacturer’s warranties shall not relieve the Contractor of its own liability under the G uarantee. Such warranties shall only supplement the Guarantee.
2. Replacement plant material shall also be guaranteed for a period of 1 year following installation.
B. Replace at no additional cost and as soon as weather permits, all dead vegetation and all vegetation not found in a vigorous, thriving condition, as determined by the City Inspector during and at the end of the guarantee period.
1. Replacement materials shall be installed as per the requirements of the replacement planting subsections detailed herein.
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PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
A. Provide materials and equipment for plant establishment work in accordance with requirements of Sections 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation and 32 93 00 Planting, except as described herein.
1. Supply all replacement irrigation parts and equipment as required during the Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period .
Replacement materials shall be as prescribed on the Drawings and according to Section 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation, unless otherwise directed by the City Inspector.
2. Supply all replacement plant materials as required during the Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period . Replacement materials shall be of same species and size as prescribed on the Drawings and according to Section 32 93 00 Planting, unless otherwise directed by the City Inspector. Sources proposed for acquisition of replacement plant material must be approved by City Inspector before acquisition.
In no event shall plants of larger sizes than those originally planted be required.
B. Herbicide
1. Herbicide for all non -native invasive species shall be non -selective, broad-spectrum, post -emergent, trans -locating herbicide with low toxicity to wildlife approved for use in and around aquatic habitats by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , as specified by a Pest Control Advisor (PCA) . Herbicide shall be of high-grade quality and in perfect condition at time of installation. Select herbicides as appropriate for the desired effect (i.e., broadleaf herbicide to avoid harm to grasses).
2. Herbicide for all non -native invasive species shall be as approved according to the Herbicide Treatment Plan and written Pest Control Advisor recommendation s submitted in Section 32 91 00 Planting Preparation.
C. Provide materials and equipment for maintenance of site improvements and furnishings in accordance with requirements of the related Specifications Sections listed in Article 1.02 of this Section.
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.01 SITE CONDITIONS
A. Protect previously installed work and materials which may be affected by work of this Section. Provide safeguards and exercise caution against injury or defacement of existing site improvements.
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B. Repair damage and return the area to the previous condition at no additional cost.
3.02 GENERAL PLANT ESTABLISHMENT
A. Continuously maintain areas included in this Contract during the Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period until Final Project Acceptance has been granted.
B. Improper maintenance or possible poor condition of planting at termination of the scheduled final site observation may cause the Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period to be continued at no cost.
C. Any day that Contractor fails to adequately perform plant establishment work, as determined necessary by the City Inspector, will not be credited as one of the working days.
D. The Contractor shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining all plants in a healthy condition throughout the Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period to meet or exceed the performance standards prescribed in Article 1.5 of this Section.
E. General plant establishment operations shall include, but shall not be limited to:
1. Maintaining planting areas and irrigation systems as described specifically herein.
2. Providing debris removal in all planting areas.
3. Maintaining adequate protection of planting areas and repairing damaged areas.
4. Sweeping clean paved areas at weekly intervals or more frequently, if deemed necessary.
5. Replacing all dead and severely stressed plants and other materials, as required and in accordance with the performance standards.
6. Maintaining all planting areas weed free and removing all non-native invasive species from entire project site. Cultivate at intervals of not more than 10 days.
7. Operating the irrigation system on a regular basis throughout the Irrigation Season and maintaining the irrigation system in a fully operational condition for the duration of the Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period and up to the Final Project Acceptance.
8. Keeping up-to-date record drawings during the Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period.
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F. The Contractor shall be responsible for 100% of the remediation efforts (to meet the requirements and performance standards prescribed herein), except when remediation is required because of fire , vandalism, or acts of Nature beyond the Contractor’s control, in which case the City Inspector will provide direction.
3.02 MAINTAINING WATER RETENTION BASINS
A. Unless otherwise directed by the City Inspector , maintain water retention basins around each container plant. As directed by the City Inspector, modify the basin to ensure it is capable of containing the required amount of water at each watering event at one time. The lip (or earthen berm) of the basin shall be preserved to a height as shown on the Drawings. Maintenance actions may include importing soil, reforming, and re -compacting the lip (or earthen berm) of the basin. Should water be retained within a basin for more than 4-hours, breach the berm of said basin in order to provide drainage at a given plant, especially during the rainy season and at other times as necessary. Take corrective actions to ensure positive drainage at a given plant; the berm shall then be restored to reform the water retention basin as prescribed herein.
3.03 WATERING
A. The Contractor shall conduct weekly site evaluations of water application during the Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period . These evaluations shall include observing all plants for signs of inappropriate watering, including water stress (caused by overwatering or underwatering), stunted growth, wilting, premature loss of leaves (for deciduous species), and premature yellowing of leaves (for deciduous species).
B. Watering shall consist of the application of water in a manner that is sufficient to wet the soil and saturate the root zone and as frequent as necessary to maintain healthy growth, without damaging the plants, the surrounding grade or the existing watering basins. The plants shall receive water by way of the installed irrigation system as shown on the Drawings and according to Section 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation.
C. Hand watering shall be provided for all plantings not receiving water by way of the irrigation or when irrigation systems are not operational, and at other times as directed by the City Inspector. Water shall be applied in an amount equal to the rates prescribed herein.
D. The schedule for watering shall be determined collaboratively by the Contractor and the City Inspector. At all times, irrigation scheduling will be approved by the City Inspector. The Contractor shall not change the irrigation schedule independently. The City Inspector and Contractor will meet at the project site as necessary to check and adjust irrigation scheduling. The frequency and duration of the watering will depend on current weather patterns and site -specific moisture conditions at each Revegetation Treatment Area. During transition periods (e.g., spring into summer, summer 02/11/2025
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into fall) or during extreme heat or dry cold periods, site visits may be called weekly until a revised irrigation schedule is determined. If modifications are made to the watering schedule, provide the City Inspector with 2 copies of the adjusted watering schedule within 2 weeks of receiving the City Inspector’s verbal acceptance, plus subsequent written approval of the modifications.
E. Where applicable, planting basins shall be completely filled with water at each application. At all times, after each watering, the root zone around each plant shall be saturated to 1-foot depth across the entire width of the planting basin, minimum. At no time shall the watering occur in excess of 1 hour at an individual planting site.
F. The Contractor shall be responsible for observation and timely reporting of irrigation deficiency or excess. Throughout warm weather conditions, the plants may require additional watering events. If most of the plants appear to be stressed and in danger of perishing, the Contractor shall consult the City Inspector within 24 hours to determine the frequency and duration of additional or decreased watering. Modify frequency and duration as approved within 24 hours. Assume full responsibility for corrective actions resulting from inappropriate water applications and failure to contact the City Inspector for direction.
G. If exceptionally hot, dry weather continues past the scheduled shutdown date, the Contractor shall consult the City Inspector to determine whether to continue irrigating the plants after the end of the Irrigation season. If plants appear to be suffering from excessive irrigation water, the irrigation schedule is subject to reduction at the direction of the City Inspector. Should watering be required in dry winter periods, said watering will be conducted as directed by the City Inspector; said watering will be administered as a change order.
H. Water pressure shall be regulated to a level that applies sufficient water without causing damage to vegetation or erosion to the planting basin. At no time shall any water be applied in a way that will cause erosion, damage to plants, or excessive runoff. Regulate irrigation watering times to minimize erosion and gullying. At no time will di rect truck watering be allowed. Hose watering by way of the quick couplers is acceptable as long as container plants are protected from any damages resulting from hose dragging or excessive and direct water pressure.
I. The Contractor shall make sure that the irrigation systems are not operational during periods of rainfall and/or times when suspension of irrigation is desirable to conserve water while remaining within the guidelines of good horticulturally acceptable maintenance practices. The Contractor shall comply with all City Ordinances and/or Resolutions which relate to water conservation.
J. Unless otherwise directed by the City Inspector, t he irrigation system shall remain in place and be fully operational at the end of the Contract period.
K. The daily irrigation window of operation (e.g., time of day) shall be as prescribed on the Drawings.
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3.04 IRRIGATION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
A. Irrigation maintenance shall include examining the irrigation systems once every week, including cleaning and adjusting rotator sprinklers and rootzone water systems; repairing damaged equipment; testing each valve location to ensure that the irrigation systems are operational; and checking pipes for leaks or blocked lines.
B. The Contractor shall operate and make any necessary repairs to the irrigation systems to meet the requirements specified in Sectio n 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation.
3.05 NON-NATIVE INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL
A. Non-native invasive species control shall consist of maintaining the individual planting sites, areas between individual planting sites, and all areas within planting boundaries (as shown on the Drawings) free of non-native invasive species for the duration of the Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period.
B. Target non -native annual and perennial plant species required to be controlled shall include, but shall not be limited to, those species listed on the California Invasive Plant Council Inventory (Cal-IPC 2006) as a threat to natural ecological systems. All species listed by Cal -IPC in the California Invasive Plant Inventory as a moderate to high threat of ecological impact to native plant communities shall be subject to exotic species/ weed control for the duration of the project. Additional non -native weed species may be identified by the City Inspector, for control and removal from the revegetation areas as necessary to reach the project goals.
C. The primary goal is to control non-native invasive species before they produce viable seed.
D. Personnel performing non-native invasive species control shall be trained to identify species installed as part of the Contract and shall remove, within planting basins, only those plants that were not planted as part of the Contract. Installed plants or any native plant volunteers shall not be damaged by non-native invasive species control operations.
E. Observe the project site weekly during the Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period to evaluate potential non-native invasive species problems. Non-native invasive species shall be targeted for removal and long-term control through manual or chemical methods. Manual removal by hand-pulling shall be the preferred eradication method.
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direction of the City Inspector. At no time shall non-native invasive species control include burning.
2. Avoid frequent soil cultivation that destroys shallow surface roots.
3. Replenish lost mulch to reduce non-native invasive species growth.
4. Non-native invasive species that grow within the planting basins and on the basin berms shall be removed before reaching 4 -inches in height or before covering 30% of the planting basin or equivalent area. All non-native invasive species control in the planting basins shall be performed by hand pulling. At no time shall herbicide or mechanical methods be used to control non-native invasive species in the basin areas. Non-native invasive species removal shall not cause disruption to the root systems and above -ground structure of the installed plants and basins.
F. Non-native invasive species shall be removed within 7 days of when they are first observed. After the non-native invasive species have been removed, the dead vegetation shall be cleared and removed offsite according to State and local regulations.
3.06 REPLACEMENT PLANTING
A. Plant m aterial replacement shall be in strict conformance to the Drawings, these Specifications, and the City Inspector ’s direction, and shall be completed at no additional expense. Installation and materials shall be a prescribed in Section 32 93 00 Plants.
B. Plant material that has no easily observable viable above -ground living matter or is of consistently poor vigor and form shall be considered dead , unless otherwise directed by the City Inspector. Any herbaceous vegetation that fails to show new growth from its root system after one dormant period and within the first 9 months after planting will be considered dead.
C. Replace dead plants according to the Drawings and the Specifications at a rate of replacement that will meet the performance standards described herein. Dead plants shall be removed before installation of replacement plants. All dead plants shall be removed offsite according to State and local regulations at no additional expense.
D. All materials determined to be salvaged shall be handled and removed with care. All replacement plant containers and racks shall be salvaged and recycled offsite or returned to the suppliers at no additional cost.
3.07 PRUNING
A. Alert the City Inspector if pruning appears necessary , and prune only as directed by the City Inspector.
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B. Only skilled workers shall perform pruning work in accordance with standard horticultural pruning practices.
C. Trees: Prune trees to select and develop permanent scaffold branches; to eliminate narrow V-shaped branch forks that lack strength; to reduce potential toppling and wind damage by thinning out crowns; and to maintain a natural appearance and to balance crown with roots.
D. Shrubs: The objectives of shrub pruning are the same as for trees. Shrubs shall not be clipped into balled or boxed forms.
E. All pruning cuts shall be made to lateral branches, buds or near flush with the trunk (outside of branch bark ridge). “Stubbing” or heading cuts shall not be permitted.
F. All pruned branches and material shall be removed and recycled off site according to State and local regulations.
G. Remove and replace any plant material that in the opinion of the City Inspector has been excessively pruned or malformed due to improper pruning practices at no additional cost to the City.
3.08 MAINTENANCE OF SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND FURNISHINGS
A. The Contractor shall periodically check all site improvements installed under this Contract to ensure all components are intact, and of the same quality as when they were installed. Any required maintenance, adjustments, or repairs required to ensure conformance to the Drawings and the Specifications shall be completed.
B. The Contractor shall periodically maintain the trails to ensure decomposed granite coverage and to correct any erosion (e.g., gullies, rilling) that may occur. Any required maintenance, adjustments, or repairs required to ensure conformance to the Drawings and the Specifications shall be completed.
C. The Contractor shall periodically check all site furnishings installed under this Contract to ensure all components are set vertically, all components are intact, and that finishes of the materials are of the same quality as when they were installed. Any required maintenance, adjustments, or repairs required to ensure conformance to the Drawings and the Specifications shall be completed.
3.09 RECORD DRAWINGS
A. Provide and keep up to date at all times, a complete set of full size, blue line bond print record drawings, which shall be corrected daily and show every change during the Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period from the final as -built drawings completed as spec ified in Section 32 93 00 Planting. The record drawings shall also show accurate installed locations, sizes, and kinds of materials and equipment used during the Plant 02/11/2025
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Establishment and Site Maintenance Period . Record drawings shall be retained on the site.
B. Each record drawing shall include the following:
1. A legend listing all materials used;
2. Any features installed as results from change orders or field instructions;
3. Any known areas not installed per the original design;
4. Record of any areas where wildlife activity was identified;
5. Percentage of plant survival and locations of areas that required replanting;
6. For replacement plantings, include the plant species, quantities, and sizes;
7. For irrigation systems, include the locations of the following items:
a. Connection to existing water source (i.e., water lines, meter and backflow preventer);
b. Routing of pressur e main lines (dimension max. 50’ along routing);
c. All valves;
d. Routing of lateral line pipes;
e. Rotator sprinklers and rootzone water systems;
f. Confirmation of any irrigation lines, connections, and end points; g. Any sleeved pipe areas; and
h. Other related equipment.
C. Record progress sheets shall be updated daily as the work proceeds, showing the work as actually installed, and shall be the basis for measurement and payment for work completed. Record progress sheets shall be available at all times for observation and shall be kept in a location easily accessible to the City Inspector. In the event that the progress sheets are not available for review or not current at the time of any site visit by the City Inspector, it will be assumed that no work has been completed and the Contractor will be assessed the cost of that site visit at the current billing rate of the City Inspector. No other site observations shall take place without prior payment of this assessment.
D. Make neat and legible notations on the record progress drawings/sheets.
The relocated equipment and dimensions will then be transferred to the final record drawings at the proper time.
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submitted to the City Inspector for approval. Address any comments and make any revisions to the record drawings before the Final Project Acceptance.
F. On or before the date of the Final Project Acceptance, deliver the corrected and completed record drawings to the City Inspector. Delivery of the record drawings will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of furnishing required information that may have been omitted from the record drawings.
G. The final record drawings shall be to scale and reproducible.
3.10 CLEANUP
A. Site cleanup shall occur on a daily basis and as each phase of the work concludes.
B. Remove all trash and excess dirt caused from the work according to State and local regulations. Contractor shall make arrangements for disposing of these materials outside the project site and shall pay all costs involved.
Arrangements shall include, but not be limited to, entering into agreements with property owners and obtaining necessary permits, licenses, and environmental clearances.
C. Sweep all adjacent walks and paved areas on a weekly basis throughout the duration of the project.
D. Repair all scars, ruts or other marks in the ground caused by the work.
E. Upon completion of the work, smooth all ground surfaces, remove excess dirt, materials, rubbish and debris according to State and local regulations to an offsite location or as directed by the City Inspector . Sweep adjacent streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalks and remove construction equipment from the premises.
3.11 SITE OBSERVATION BEFORE FINAL PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
A. Corrective actions shall be in strict conformance with the Drawings and these Specifications and according to the directions from the City Inspector and shall be completed at the Contractor’s expense.
B. The City Inspector will perform monthly progress observations of the work and construction operations on completion of installation stages. The City Inspector and the Contractor shall agree upon the installation stages for this Specification before starting work an d be present on mutually agreed -on dates for the observations for each stage.
C. If, after an observation, the City Inspector is satisfied with the construction to date and its conformance to the Drawings and the Specifications, the City Inspector will provide written notice of provisional acceptance for that construction stage.
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D. If, after an observation, the City Inspector is dissatisfied with the construction to date and its conformance to the Drawings and the Specifications, the City Inspector will prepare a written punch list of necessary corrective action on defective work for that construction stage. All corrections must be completed and will be re-observed by the City Inspector within 10 working days from the date of the initial observation.
E. Project observations shall not occur until all punch list items from previous observations are corrected. Failure to correct problems in the time specified by the City Inspector may result in a delay of payment for the said tasks until the items in question are remedied per the City Inspector’s direction.
F. The Contractor shall be charged for any additional construction observations and verification of punch list items required from the City Inspector for unscheduled and necessary re-observation of the work due to unsatisfactory or incomplete work addressing previous punch list items.
3.12 FINAL PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
A. At completion of the Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period , schedule a Final Project Acceptance observation with the City Inspector .
Provide 10 working days of advance written notice for the requested date.
B. The City Inspector , Contractor, and others deemed necessary by the City Inspector may be present at the Final Project Acceptance observation.
C. Before requesting Final Project Acceptance observation, all plant establishment work shall be completed.
D. If during the Final Project Acceptance observation, the City Inspector is of opinion that plant establishment work has been completed in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications, the City Inspector shall provide written notice of Contractor release from the project. Substantial completion of the work includes meeting the performance standards as stated herein.
E. If during the Final Project Acceptance observation the City Inspector is of opinion that plant establishment has not been substantially completed in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications , the City Inspector will prepare a written punch list of corrective action s addressing defective work.
Corrective actions to meet performance standards may include, but are not limited to, additional non-native invasive species control, additional planting, and repairs to the irrigation system or site furnishings. All corrections must be completed by the Contractor and re-observed by the City Inspector within 10 working days from the date of the initial Final Project Acceptance observation. Written notice of Contractor release from the project shall not be issued until all corrective actions have been addressed by the Contractor.
F. Corrective actions shall be in strict conformance with the Drawings and Specifications and shall be completed at the Contractor’s expense.
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SECTION 33 46 00
SUBDRAINAGE SYSTEMS
PART 1—GENERAL
1.01 GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. The provisions of the "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction", current edition, shall apply except as modified herein.
1.02 SCOPE OF WORK
A. The work required under this Section will include all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and incidentals required to install the subdrainage system as shown on the Drawings, specified herein.
1. The required work described in this Section will include, but is not limited to, furnishing and installing culverts and rock dissipation.
B. Related work in other sections include, but may not be limited to:
1. Section 01 56 39 Temporary Tree and Plant Protection
2. Section 32 15 40 Stabilized Decomposed Granite Paving
3. Section 32 31 00 Fencing and Gates
4. Section 32 33 00 Site Furnishings
5. Section 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation
6. Section 32 91 00 Planting Preparation
7. Section 32 93 00 Planting
8. Section 32 98 00 Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance
1.03 DEFINITIONS
A. Subgrade is the accepted surface upon which additional materials are to be placed or constructed.
B. Finish grade is the established or constructed final grade conforming to the grades and elevations indicated on the Drawings and described in the Specifications.
C. Installation Period: The Installation Period begins when the Notice to Proceed (NTP) is given and continues until all requirements indicated in the Drawings and these Specifications are completed and approved, and the City Inspector gives a written acceptance of the installation.
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D. Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period: The Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance Period begins immediately after the City Inspector gives a written notice of a Final Installation Acceptance and continues until all requirements indicated in Section 32 98 00 Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance are completed and approved and the City Inspector gives a written notice of a Final Project Acceptance.
E. Final Project Acceptance: Final Project Acceptance is the milestone when all work, including work under Section 32 98 00 Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance, is completed and approved by the City Inspector. Final Project Acceptance does not in any way release the Contractor from the requirements or duration of any guarantees according to the Specifications.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit a 12-inch length of each type of culvert piping to be used.
B. Submit r ecord drawings to accurately record location of culverts and rock dissipation using horizontal dimensions, elevations, inverts and slope gradients as applicable. Record drawings shall be prepared in direct coordination with and according to the record drawings prescribed in Section 32 98 00 Plant Establishment and Site Maintenance.
1.05 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate operations with subcontractors, as well as other contractors on or adjacent to the project site.
B. Exercise extreme care in excavating and working near existing utilities. Repair any damages to these utilities at no additional cost. The Contractor shall be responsible for contacting Underground Service Alert (1 -800-642-2444) 2 days before any construction work.
C. Coordinate implementation of all subdrainage system work to avoid interference with utilities, other construction elements, and any existing vegetation to remain.
D. The Contractor shall coordinate with the City Inspector to schedule the placement of materials and access of equipment necessary to complete the work.
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PART 2—PRODUCTS
2.01 PIPE AND FITTINGS
A. All pipe and fittings shall be clearly and permanently marked to identify manufacturer, type, class, or schedule and NSF approval as applicable.
B. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and fittings: Unless otherwise shown on the Drawings, all culvert pipe shall be made from a PE 3408 high density polyethylene resin compound meeting cell classification 345434C per ASTM D3350; and meeting Type lll, Class C, Category 5, Grade P34 per ASTM D1238.
2.02 ROCK DISSIPATION
A. Rock dissipation shall be as shown on the Drawings.
2.03 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver materials in original containers. Protect materials from damage during delivery and while stored at site. The City Inspector reserves the right to inspect containers before or after installation to verify compliance with Specifications.
B. Do not dump or store bulk materials near structures, utilities, walkways and pavements, or on existing plants.
C. Provide erosion-control measures to prevent erosion or displacement of bulk materials; discharge of soil-bearing water runoff; and airborne dust reaching adjacent properties, water conveyance systems, or walkways.
D. Accompany each delivery of bulk materials with appropriate certificates.
E. All piping, fittings and related materials shall be carefully handled at all times.
Protect piping from damage or contamination with soil or other construction materials from time of deliver to installation.
F. Store pipe neatly and orderly, stacked and blocked to prevent damage. Cracked, checked, spalled or otherwise damaged pipe shall be removed from site.
G. All pipe shall be kept clean and closed during construction.
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PART 3—EXECUTION
3.01 SITE CONDITIONS
A. Make provisions for and take the necessary precautions to protect existing and new work from damage during the Installation Period.
B. Field Measurements: Verify actual grade elevations, service and utility locations, irrigation system components, and dimensions of plantings and related construction contiguous with proposed subdrainage installations by field measurements before proceeding with installation of the subdrainage system.
C. Examine areas where the Work of this Section will be performed for compliance with requirements and conditions affecting installation and performance.
D. Ensure that no foreign or deleterious material or liquid such as paint, paint washout, concrete slurry, concrete layers or chunks, cement, plaster, oils, gasoline, diesel fuel, paint thinner, turpentine, tar, roofing compound, or acid has been deposited in soil within the work area.
E. Verify that final grades are completed in accordance with the drawings.
F. Work of this Section shall not be executed when site conditions are detrimental to quality of work as determined by the City Inspector.
3.02 PIPE INSTALLATION
A. Pipe shall be installed as detailed on the Drawings.
B. Pipe shall be laid in trench to specified lines and grades fully and evenly supported by bedding material. Excavate bedding as required so bell fittings are clear from soil 12-inches on each side of joint and to a depth sufficient to avoid contamination of joint.
C. Pipe shall be laid beginning at the outlet and proceeding with each bell end facing upgrade.
D. Cut pipe square and ream to remove burrs.
E. Connections shall be solid, true to grade and watertight. Grease gaskets as necessary to facilitate joining pipe.
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F. Clean and flush out all subdrainage lines before backfilling. Remove and dispose of all waste material and debris offsite according to State and local regulations.
3.03 ROCK DISSIPATION
A. Rock dissipation shall be constructed as detailed on the Drawings.
3.04 QUALITY CONTROL OBSERVATIONS
A. Specific Observations. The Contractor shall provide the City Inspector with 48 hours of advance notification for conducting required subdrainage system observations including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Field marking of all culvert and rock dissipation locations before installation;
2. Excavated trench with bedding in place before any pipe being placed;
3. Pipe placement before backfilling; any pipe covered without City Inspector review and acceptance shall be uncovered and re-backfilled at Contractor's expense;
4. Progress culvert and rock dissipation installation; and
5. Completed culvert and rock dissipation installation.
3.05 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS
A. The Contractor shall prepare subdrainage system as-built drawings, including providing GPS coordinates, to within 3 feet, for the location of the following items:
1. Limits and layout of all culvert and rock dissipation locations; and
2. Update the culvert and rock dissipation information shown on the Construction Drawings to reflect actual built conditions.
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SAMPLE PUBLIC NOTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
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Key: Bold – Non‐Student Day VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT *‐ Minimum Day 2024‐2025 School Calendar Board Approved: 12/14/21
Board Revision Date: 4/18/24
School
Month M T W T F Student
Days
Teacher
Days Key Dates/Explanations
July 1 2 3 4 5
8 9 10 11 12 July 4 (Independence Day Legal Holiday)
15 16 17 18 19
22 23 24 25 26
29 30 31
August 1 2
12 16
5 6 7 8 9
12 13 14 15 16
19 20 21 22 23
26 27 28 29 30
Aug. 9 (District Professional Dev. Day Non-Student Day) Aug. 12 (District Professional Dev. Day Non-Student Day) Aug. 13 (Teacher Preparation Day Non-Student Day)
Aug. 14 (Site Professional Dev. Day Non-Student Day)
Aug. 15 (
First Day of School )
September 2 3 4 5 6
20 20
9 10 11* 12 13
16 17 18 19 20
Sept. 2 (Labor Day Legal Holiday)
Sept. 11 (K-8 Staff Development Day Minimum Day)
23 24 25 26 27
30 October 1 2 3 4
23 23
7 8 9 10* 11*
14 15 16 17 18
21 22 23 24 25
28 29 30 31
November 1
14 14
4 5 6 7 8
11 12* 13* 14* 15*
18 19 20 21 22
25 26 27 28 29
Nov. 1 (Non-Student/Non-Staff Day)
Nov. 11 (Veteran’s Day Legal Holiday)
Nov. 12 - 15 (K-5 Parent Teacher Conf. Minimum Days)
Nov. 13 & 14 (6-8 Parent Teacher Conf. Minimum Day)
Nov. 25 - 29 (K-12 Non-Student Days)
Nov. 28
(Thanksgiving Holiday Legal Holiday)
D e c e m b e r 2 3 4 5 6
15 15
9 10 11 12 13
16 17 18* 19* 20*
23 24 25 26 27
Dec. 18 - 20 (RBVHS & VHS Finals Minimum Days)
Dec. 19 & 20 (MVHS Finals Minimum Days)
Dec. 23 - 31 (W
inter Recess School Resumes Jan.8)
Dec. 25 (Christmas Day Legal Holiday) 30 31
January 1 2 3
17 19
6 7 8 9 10
13 14 15 16 17
20 21 22 23 24
27 28 29 30 31
Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day Legal Holiday)
Jan. 1 - 5 (Winter Recess School Resumes Jan. 8)
Jan. 6 (HS Professional Dev. Day Non-Student Day)
Jan. 6 (K-8 Non-Student/Non-Staff Day)
Jan. 7 (District
Professional Dev. Day Non-Student Day)
Jan. 20 (M.L. King Birthday Legal Holiday)
February 3 4 5 6 7
17 17
10 11 12 13 14
17 18 19 20 21
24 25 26* 27 28
Feb. 13 (Non-Student/Non-Staff Day)
Feb. 14 (Lincoln’s Birthday Observed Legal Holiday)
Feb. 17 (President’s Day Legal Holiday)
Feb. 26 (K-8 Staff Development Day Minimum Day)
March 3 4 5 6 7
20 20
10 11 12* 13* 14
17 18 19 20* 21*
24 25 26 27 28
March 12 & 13 (6 - 8 Parent/Teacher Conf. Minimum Day)
March 20 & 21 (MVHS Finals Minimum Day)
March 31 (Spring Break)
31 April 1 2 3 4
18 18
7 8 9 10 11 April 1 - 4 (Spring Break)
14 15 16 17 18
21 22 23 24 25
28 29 30
May 1 2
21 21
5 6 7 8 9 May 26 (Memorial Day Legal Holiday)
12 13 14 15 16
19 20 21 22 23
26 27 28 29 30
June 2* 3* 4* 5 6
33 9 10 11 12 13
16 17 18 19 20
23 24 25 26 27
June 2 - 4 (RBV/VHS Finals Minimum Days) June 3
& 4 (MVHS Finals Minimum Days)
June 4 (Last Day of School Minimum Day – All)
June 19 (Juneteenth Legal Holiday)
30 180 STUDENT DAYS
186 STAFF DAYS
Oct. 10 & 11 (MVHS Finals Minimum Days)
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Month M T W T F Student
Days
Teacher
Days Key Dates/Explanations
July 1 2 3 4
7 8 9 10 11 July 4 - Independence Day (Legal Holiday)
14 15 16 17 18
21 22 23 24 25
28 29 30 31
August 1
13 16
4 5 6 7 8 Aug. 8 (District Professional Dev. Day Non-Student Day) 11 12 13 14 15 Aug. 11 & 12 (Site Professional Dev. Day Non-Student Day) 18 19 20 21 22 Aug 13. First Day of School
25 26 27 28 29
September 1 2 3 4 5
21 21
8 9 10* 11 12 Sept. 1 (Labor Day Legal Holiday)
15 16 17 18 19 Sept. 10 (K-8 Staff Development Day Minimum Day) 22 23 24 25 26
29 30
October 1 2 3
23 23
6 7 8 9* 10* Oct. 9 & 10 (MVHS Finals Minimum Days)
13 14 15 16 17
20 21 22 23 24
27 28 29 30 31
N o v e m b e r 3 4 5 6 7
13 13
Nov. 10 (K-12 Non-Student Days)
10 11 12 13 14 Nov. 11 (Veteran’s Day Legal Holiday)
17 18* 19* 20* 21* Nov.18 - 21 (K-5 Parent Teacher Conf.Minimum Days) 24 25 26 27 28 Nov. 19 & 20 (6-8 Parent Teacher Conf. Minimum Day) Nov. 24-28 (K-12 No n-Student Days)
Nov. 27 & 28 (Thanksg iving Holiday Legal Holiday)
D e c e m b e r 1 2 3 4 5
15 15
Dec. 17 – 19 (RBVHS & VHS Finals Minimum Days)
8 9 10 11 12 Dec. 18 & 19 (MVHS Finals Minimum Days)
15 16 17* 18* 19* Dec. 22 – 31 (Winter Recess School Resumes 1/7) 22 23 24 25 26 Dec. 25 – (Christmas Day Legal Holiday)
29 30 31
January 1 2
17 19
Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day Legal Holiday)
5 6 7 8 9 Jan. 1-2 (Winter Recess School Resumes 1/7)
12 13 14 15 16 Jan. 5 (HS Professional Dev. Day Non-Student Day) 19 20 21 22 23 Jan. 5 (K-8 Non-Student/Non-Staff Day
26 27 28 29 30 Jan. 6 (District Professional Dev. Day Non-Student Day) Jan. 19 (M.L. King Birthday Legal H oliday)
February 2 3 4 5 6
15 15
Feb. 16 (President’s Day (Legal Holiday)
9 10 11 12 13 Feb. 17 (Observed Lincoln’s Birthday (Legal Holiday) 16 17 18 19 20 Feb. 16 - 20 (President’s Week Non-Student/Non-Staff Day) 23 24 25* 26 27 Feb. 25 (K-8 Staff Development Day Minimum Day) March 2 3 4 5* 6*
20 20
9 10 11* 12* 13 Mar. 5 & 6 (MVHS Finals Minimum Day)
16 17 18 19 20 Mar. 11 & 12 (6 – 8 Parent/Teacher Conf. Minimum Day) 23 24 25 26 27 Mar. 30 & 31 (Spring Break)
30 31
April 1 2 3
19 19
6 7 8 9 10 Apr. 1 – 3 (Spring Break)
13 14 15 16 17
20 21 22 23 24
27 28 29 30
May 1
20 20
4 5 6 7 8 May 25 (Memorial Day Legal Holiday)
11 12 13 14 15
18 19 20 21 22
25 26 27 28 29
June 1 2* 3* 4* 5
44 June 2 – 4 (RBV/VHS - Finals Minimum Days)
8 9 10 11 12 June 3 & 4 (MVHS Finals - Minimum Days)
15 16 17 18 19 June 4 (Last Day of School Minimum Day – All) 22 23 24 25 26 June 19 (Juneteenth Legal Holiday)
29 30
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Appendix H:
EDCO Trash Schedule, Vista Unified School
District Schedule, North County Transit District
Route Map
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Board Revision Date: 4/18/24
School
Month M T W T F Student
Days
Teacher
Days Key Dates/Explanations
July 1 2 3 4 5
8 9 10 11 12 July 4 (Independence Day Legal Holiday)
15 16 17 18 19
22 23 24 25 26
29 30 31
August 1 2
12 16
5 6 7 8 9
12 13 14 15 16
19 20 21 22 23
26 27 28 29 30
Aug. 9 (District Professional Dev. Day Non-Student Day) Aug. 12 (District Professional Dev. Day Non-Student Day) Aug. 13 (Teacher Preparation Day Non-Student Day)
Aug. 14 (Site Professional Dev. Day Non-Student Day)
Aug. 15 (
First Day of School )
September 2 3 4 5 6
20 20
9 10 11* 12 13
16 17 18 19 20
Sept. 2 (Labor Day Legal Holiday)
Sept. 11 (K-8 Staff Development Day Minimum Day)
23 24 25 26 27
30 October 1 2 3 4
23 23
7 8 9 10* 11*
14 15 16 17 18
21 22 23 24 25
28 29 30 31
November 1
14 14
4 5 6 7 8
11 12* 13* 14* 15*
18 19 20 21 22
25 26 27 28 29
Nov. 1 (Non-Student/Non-Staff Day)
Nov. 11 (Veteran’s Day Legal Holiday)
Nov. 12 - 15 (K-5 Parent Teacher Conf. Minimum Days)
Nov. 13 & 14 (6-8 Parent Teacher Conf. Minimum Day)
Nov. 25 - 29 (K-12 Non-Student Days)
Nov. 28
(Thanksgiving Holiday Legal Holiday)
D e c e m b e r 2 3 4 5 6
15 15
9 10 11 12 13
16 17 18* 19* 20*
23 24 25 26 27
Dec. 18 - 20 (RBVHS & VHS Finals Minimum Days)
Dec. 19 & 20 (MVHS Finals Minimum Days)
Dec. 23 - 31 (W
inter Recess School Resumes Jan.8)
Dec. 25 (Christmas Day Legal Holiday) 30 31
January 1 2 3
17 19
6 7 8 9 10
13 14 15 16 17
20 21 22 23 24
27 28 29 30 31
Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day Legal Holiday)
Jan. 1 - 5 (Winter Recess School Resumes Jan. 8)
Jan. 6 (HS Professional Dev. Day Non-Student Day)
Jan. 6 (K-8 Non-Student/Non-Staff Day)
Jan. 7 (District
Professional Dev. Day Non-Student Day)
Jan. 20 (M.L. King Birthday Legal Holiday)
February 3 4 5 6 7
17 17
10 11 12 13 14
17 18 19 20 21
24 25 26* 27 28
Feb. 13 (Non-Student/Non-Staff Day)
Feb. 14 (Lincoln’s Birthday Observed Legal Holiday)
Feb. 17 (President’s Day Legal Holiday)
Feb. 26 (K-8 Staff Development Day Minimum Day)
March 3 4 5 6 7
20 20
10 11 12* 13* 14
17 18 19 20* 21*
24 25 26 27 28
March 12 & 13 (6 - 8 Parent/Teacher Conf. Minimum Day)
March 20 & 21 (MVHS Finals Minimum Day)
March 31 (Spring Break)
31 April 1 2 3 4
18 18
7 8 9 10 11 April 1 - 4 (Spring Break)
14 15 16 17 18
21 22 23 24 25
28 29 30
May 1 2
21 21
5 6 7 8 9 May 26 (Memorial Day Legal Holiday)
12 13 14 15 16
19 20 21 22 23
26 27 28 29 30
June 2* 3* 4* 5 6
33 9 10 11 12 13
16 17 18 19 20
23 24 25 26 27
June 2 - 4 (RBV/VHS Finals Minimum Days) June 3
& 4 (MVHS Finals Minimum Days)
June 4 (Last Day of School Minimum Day – All)
June 19 (Juneteenth Legal Holiday)
30 180 STUDENT DAYS
186 STAFF DAYS
Oct. 10 & 11 (MVHS Finals Minimum Days)
Key: Bold – Non‐Student Day VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT *‐ Minimum Day 2025‐2026 School Calendar School
Month M T W T F Student
Days
Teacher
Days Key Dates/Explanations
July 1 2 3 4
7 8 9 10 11 July 4 - Independence Day (Legal Holiday)
14 15 16 17 18
21 22 23 24 25
28 29 30 31
August 1
13 16
4 5 6 7 8 Aug. 8 (District Professional Dev. Day Non-Student Day) 11 12 13 14 15 Aug. 11 & 12 (Site Professional Dev. Day Non-Student Day) 18 19 20 21 22 Aug 13. First Day of School
25 26 27 28 29
September 1 2 3 4 5
21 21
8 9 10* 11 12 Sept. 1 (Labor Day Legal Holiday)
15 16 17 18 19 Sept. 10 (K-8 Staff Development Day Minimum Day) 22 23 24 25 26
29 30
October 1 2 3
23 23
6 7 8 9* 10* Oct. 9 & 10 (MVHS Finals Minimum Days)
13 14 15 16 17
20 21 22 23 24
27 28 29 30 31
N o v e m b e r 3 4 5 6 7
13 13
Nov. 10 (K-12 Non-Student Days)
10 11 12 13 14 Nov. 11 (Veteran’s Day Legal Holiday)
17 18* 19* 20* 21* Nov.18 - 21 (K-5 Parent Teacher Conf.Minimum Days) 24 25 26 27 28 Nov. 19 & 20 (6-8 Parent Teacher Conf. Minimum Day) Nov. 24-28 (K-12 No n-Student Days)
Nov. 27 & 28 (Thanksg iving Holiday Legal Holiday)
D e c e m b e r 1 2 3 4 5
15 15
Dec. 17 – 19 (RBVHS & VHS Finals Minimum Days)
8 9 10 11 12 Dec. 18 & 19 (MVHS Finals Minimum Days)
15 16 17* 18* 19* Dec. 22 – 31 (Winter Recess School Resumes 1/7) 22 23 24 25 26 Dec. 25 – (Christmas Day Legal Holiday)
29 30 31
January 1 2
17 19
Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day Legal Holiday)
5 6 7 8 9 Jan. 1-2 (Winter Recess School Resumes 1/7)
12 13 14 15 16 Jan. 5 (HS Professional Dev. Day Non-Student Day) 19 20 21 22 23 Jan. 5 (K-8 Non-Student/Non-Staff Day
26 27 28 29 30 Jan. 6 (District Professional Dev. Day Non-Student Day) Jan. 19 (M.L. King Birthday Legal H oliday)
February 2 3 4 5 6
15 15
Feb. 16 (President’s Day (Legal Holiday)
9 10 11 12 13 Feb. 17 (Observed Lincoln’s Birthday (Legal Holiday) 16 17 18 19 20 Feb. 16 - 20 (President’s Week Non-Student/Non-Staff Day) 23 24 25* 26 27 Feb. 25 (K-8 Staff Development Day Minimum Day) March 2 3 4 5* 6*
20 20
9 10 11* 12* 13 Mar. 5 & 6 (MVHS Finals Minimum Day)
16 17 18 19 20 Mar. 11 & 12 (6 – 8 Parent/Teacher Conf. Minimum Day) 23 24 25 26 27 Mar. 30 & 31 (Spring Break)
30 31
April 1 2 3
19 19
6 7 8 9 10 Apr. 1 – 3 (Spring Break)
13 14 15 16 17
20 21 22 23 24
27 28 29 30
May 1
20 20
4 5 6 7 8 May 25 (Memorial Day Legal Holiday)
11 12 13 14 15
18 19 20 21 22
25 26 27 28 29
June 1 2* 3* 4* 5
44 June 2 – 4 (RBV/VHS - Finals Minimum Days)
8 9 10 11 12 June 3 & 4 (MVHS Finals - Minimum Days)
15 16 17 18 19 June 4 (Last Day of School Minimum Day – All) 22 23 24 25 26 June 19 (Juneteenth Legal Holiday)
29 30
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STONEHENGE NATURAL ROCK PARK SIGN AND
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Bid Schedule
Wiivay Park Project (CIP No. 8338)
Gem Industrial Electric, Inc.
Line
Item Description Quantity
Unit of
Measure Unit Cost Total
1 Mobilization, Demobilization, Bonds & Insurance. (5% Maximum of Total Base Bid). 1 LS $25,000.00 $25,000.00 2 4’x4’ Aluminum Project Information Sign. 1 EA $1,500.00 $1,500.00 3 Public Notification per Supplementary GeneralProvisions, Section 3-11.2. 1 LS $5,000.00 $5,000.00 4 Storm Water Pollution Prevention and Erosion Control. 1 LS $15,000.00 $15,000.00 5 Traffic/Pedestrian Control and Construction Staging. 1 LS $5,000.00 $5,000.00 6 Coordination and Compliance with Native American Monitor(NAM) for all ground disturbing activities. 1 LS $20,000.00 $20,000.00
7 Record Drawing (“As-Built”) Plans (stipulated amount). 1 EA $3,000.00 $3,000.00 8 Construction Protection Fencing per Plan. 1 LS $3,000.00 $3,000.00 9 Clearing, Grubbing, Saw cutting, and Removals of Existing Vegetation, Roots and other Existing Improvements Interfering with New Work. 1 LS $9,000.00 $9,000.00 10 Remove and dispose of all existing invasive vegetation including trees, shrubs, groundcover, and vines in area outlined in Appendix K. 1 LS $8,000.00 $8,000.00 11 Remove and Dispose of Existing Mimosa Tree. 1 EA $2,000.00 $2,000.00 12 Buried Concrete and AC Paving Removal and Disposal per Plan. 1 LS $2,000.00 $2,000.00 13 Remove and dispose of existing 3’6” high chain-link creek fence per Plan. 140 LF $25.00 $3,500.00 14 Remove and dispose of existing 3’6” high chain-link creek fence (Posts cut to grade) per plan. 175 LF $29.00 $5,075.00
15 Remove and salvage 6’ high chain-link perimeter fence and gates per Plan. 365 LF $30.00 $10,950.00 16 Relocate Existing Rocks/Boulders per Plan. 1 LS $4,000.00 $4,000.00 17 Unclassified Excavation and Fill. 1 LS $20,000.00 $20,000.00 18 Subdrainage Systems per Plan. 1 LS $5,000.00 $5,000.00 19 4” Thick Stabilized Decomposed Granite Paving with 4” Class II Aggregate Base (New Decomposed Granite Pathways) 4300 SF $12.00 $51,600.00
20 Refinish/Regrade Existing Stabilized Decomposed Granite Pathway within project limits and lengthen distance of existing ramp to be ADA compliant under 5% slope per Plan. 1 LS $30,000.00 $30,000.00 21 Concrete Entry Landing with Truncated Dome tiles and 4” Class II Aggregate Base per Plan. 1 EA $5,000.00 $5,000.00
22 6” Thick Colored Concrete Flatwork (Integral Color – Davis Colors Sandstone 5237) with 6” Class II Aggregate Base per Plan. 280 SF $40.00 $11,200.00 23 Colored Concrete Mow Curb (Integral Color – Davis Colors Outback 677) per Plan. 870 LF $20.00 $17,400.00 24 Metal Edging per Plan. 1525 LF $15.00 $22,875.00
25 ¾” Crushed rock surfacing at maintenance access gates per Plan. 10 CY $150.00 $1,500.00 26 Coordination with KOMPAN Equipment to schedule their installation and prepare site and subgrade for KOMPAN Fitness Stations Install. 1 LS $1,000.00 $1,000.00 27 Natural Rock Park Entry Sign per Plan and Appendix I. 1 EA $11,000.00 $11,000.00 28 Interpretive Sign per Plan. 3 EA $600.00 $1,800.00
29 Precast Bench per Plan. 2 EA $4,500.00 $9,000.00
30 Vehicle Access Gate per COV Standard Drawings SWR-21A through SWR-21D. 1 EA $3,000.00 $3,000.00
31 4’ high creek trail fencing (3-rail lodgepole fence with chain-link backing) per Plan. 315 LF $200.00 $63,000.00 32 6’ high Chain-link perimeter fencing relocation with 2 gates per Plan. 295 LF $70.00 $20,650.00 33 Irrigation System per Plan. 1 LS $70,000.00 $70,000.00 34 Soil Tests, Soil Amendments, and Planting Area Preparation per Plan. 1 LS $1,000.00 $1,000.00 35 Trees – 15 Gallon Container Planting per Plan. 12 EA $180.00 $2,160.00 36 Shrubs – 5 Gallon Container Planting per Plan. 147 EA $150.00 $22,050.00 37 Shrubs/Grasses – 1 Gallon Container Planting per Plan. 328 EA $40.00 $13,120.00 38 Groundcover – 1 Gallon Container Planting per Plan. 966 EA $40.00 $38,640.00 39 3” Thick Bark Mulch per Plan. 1 LS $25,000.00 $25,000.00 40 Tree Root Barriers per Plan. 120 LF $30.00 $3,600.00 41 120-Calendar landscape maintenance period (Note: this maintenance period is not a part nor included in the Working Days). 1 LS $16,000.00 $16,000.00 Total $587,620.00
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SYMBOLBOTANICAL / COMMON NAME
TREES
CERCIS OCCIDENTALIS / WESTERN REDBUD MULTI-TRUNK
PLATANUS RACEMOSA / CALIFORNIA SYCAMORE
QUERCUS AGRIFOLIA / COAST LIVE OAK MULTI-TRUNK
SHRUB AREAS
NATIVE RIPARIAN SHRUBS MAY INCLUDE:
HETEROMELES ARBUTIFOLIA / TOYON
MUHLENBERGIA RIGENS / DEER GRASS
RIBES SPECIOSUM / FUCHSIA FLOWERING GOOSEBERRY
RIBES VIBURNIFOLIUM / EVERGREEN CURRANT
SMALL NATIVE SHRUBS MAY INCLUDE:
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS X 'PACIFIC MIST' / PACIFIC MIST MANZANITA
LEYMUS CONDENSATUS 'CANYON PRINCE' / CANYON PRINCE GIANT WILD RYE
MUHLENBERGIA RIGENS / DEER GRASS
SALVIA MELLIFERA 'TERRA SECA' / TERRA SECA BLACK SAGE
GROUND COVERS
NATIVE MEADOW
CAREX PRAEGRACILIS / CALIFORNIA FIELD SEDGE
JUNCUS PATENS / CALIFORNIA GRAY RUSH
LOW SHRUBS MAY INCLUDE:
CEANOTHUS GRISEUS HORIZONTALIS / CARMEL CREEPER
EPILOBIUM CANUM / CALIFORNIA FUCHSIA
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS 'PROSTRATUS' / DWARF ROSEMARY
SALVIA X 'BEE'S BLISS' / BEE'S BLISS SAGE
PLANT SCHEDULE
1 2
3 4
6 7
8 9
10 11
5 12
SYMBOLDESCRIPTION
CITY STANDARD BACKED BENCH, 72"
- MFR: OUTDOOR CREATIONS
- MDL: 422M - CENTER ARMREST
6" CONCRETE MOW CURB
NEW LODGE POLE FENCE W/ CHAIN LINK BACKING
RELOCATED CHAIN LINK FENCE (EXISTING)
RELOCATED CHAIN LINK GATE (EXISTING)
METAL EDGING (DG PATH LINING)
SYMBOLDESCRIPTION
CONCRETE FLATWORK
- SMOOTH FINISH
CONCRETE FLATWORK - INTEGRAL COLOR 'BUFF'
- SMOOTH FINISH
ADA TRUNCATED DOME SURFACE
- ON CONCRETE SLAB
DECOMPOSED GRANITE
- ON COMPACTED BASE
FLEXOTOP RESILIENT SURFACING
- ON CONCRETE SLAB
PEA GRAVEL ON COURSE BASE - 6"
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VISTA
HP
HP
LP
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3 3
4 4
2 2
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6 8
7 7
7 10
10 11
5 11
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5% MAX
12 12
NORTH
0feet 20
1" = 10'
1030
JUNE 26, 2024
OAK AND RIPARIAN HABITAT
PROTECT IN PLACE.
FITNESS STATION #4:
JUMP POD SET
FITNESS STATION #1:
LEG LIFT AND PULL UP
FITNESS STATION #2:
SUSPENSION TRAINER
FITNESS STATION #7:
OVERHEAD LADDER
FITNESS STATION #8:
INCLINE PRESS
FITNESS STATION #9:
ABDOMINAL BENCH
FITNESS STATION #10:
STAIR STEPPERS
PROPOSED DRAIN UNDER NEW DG TRAIL
REMOVE EXISTING CHAN LINK FENCE, SALVAGE
AND RELOCATE TO EASTERN PARK BOUNDARY
PER REFERENCE NOTE SCHEDULE, ITEM 10
BUENA
VISTA
CREEK TRAIL TO
REMAIN
CUT TO GRADE EXISTING CHAINLINK
FENCING TO PROTECT UNSTABLE BLUFF
NO BELOW GRADE EXCAVATION
(THIS AREA ONLY)
ADA TRUNCATED DOME PAVERS AT
CROSSING ALONG BUENA VISTA CREEK
TRAIL
CENTER ARMREST BENCH SEATING ALONG
BUENA VISTA CREEK TRAIL AT TWO
LOCATIONS. MOUNTED ON INTEGRAL
COLORED CONCRETE SLAB AT
DECOMPOSED GRANITE TURNOUTS
OVERHEAD LADDER WITH
COLORED RESILIENT GROUND
SURFACING
BORDER AND NATIVE RIPARIAN PLANTING:
NATIVE DEER GRASS
BORDER AND ACCENT GRASSES:
LEYMUS 'CANYON PRINCE', A CULTIVAR OF
NATIVE CALIFORNIA BUNCH GRASS
MEADOW AREA: NATIVE CALIFORNIA
SEGDES. LOW WATER REQUIREMENT AND
LIMITED MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
SUSPENSION TRAINER: FOUNDATION
MOUNTED WITH INTEGRAL COLORED
CONCRETE SURFACE AND MOW CURB
PERIMETER
WESTERN REDBUD: NATIVE CALIFORNIA
ACCENT TREE. LOW WATER USE AND
PROVIDES SPRING COLOR
FENCING: CHAIN LINKED BACKED FENCE
REPLACING EXISTING CHAIN LINK FENCE
ALONG BUENA VISTA CREEK
4' WIDE CONNECTING TRAIL,
PROVIDES PATH THROUGH
MEADOW TO YOGA/STRETCHING
'RELAXATION STATIONS'
INSTALL NEW LODGE POLE FENCE WITH
CHAIN LINK BACKING ALONG BUENA
VISTA CREEK TRAIL
EXISTING STREET LANDSCAPING
ALONG PASEO BUENA VISIT
PROTECT IN PLACE
NEW 12' DECOMPOSED
GRANITE TRAIL, RATED FOR
MAINTENANCE ACCESS
RECONTOUR BUENA VISTA
CREEK TRAIL THIS AREA TO
ALLOW FOR ADA COMPLIANCE
(MAX. 5% RUNNING GRADE
NEW 8' DECOMPOSED GRANITE
RECIRCULATION TRAIL
RELOCATE SALVAGED 6' CHAIN LINK FENCE
TO EASTERN PARK BOUNDARY
NEW 4' DECOMPOSED GRANITE TRAIL AND 4'x8'
INTEGRAL COLOR CONCRETE YOGA/
STRETCHING STATIONS
FITNESS STATION #3:
DIP BENCH
RELOCATE SALVAGED 6' CHAIN LINK GATE
TO EASTERN PARK BOUNDARY
RELOCATE SALVAGED 6' CHAIN LINK GATE
TO EASTERN PARK BOUNDARY
FITNESS STATION #5:
LOWER BACK BENCHFITNESS STATION #6:
MAG BELLS
PARK ENTRY SIGN
(CITY TO PROVIDE)
4' WIDE DECOMPOSED GRANITE
RECIRCULATION TRAIL
WIIVAY FITNESS PARK
DESIGN CONCEPT PLAN - PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE
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