Complete Compiled Specification.pdf - Peck Ormsby Construction

B. The Contractor shall, within ten (10) days of written notification by Landscape Architect, remove and
replace all guaranteed plant material which for any reason fails to meet the requirements of the
guarantee. Replacement shall be made with plant materials originally specified and shall meet
original guarantees.
C. All replacement material shall meet the specifications as the original material approved at the time of
original installation and shall also be warrantied for the same length of time.
MAINTENANCE
A. Contractor shall adhere to the following fertilization specifications during the established maintenance
period:
1) If the 16-20-0 is incorporated during planting as recommended, the post-planting maintenance
can consist primarily of a nitrogen-only fertilizer program. Beginning approximately 30 days after
planting, ammonium sulfate, which will have an acidifying effect on the soil, should be applied at
the rate of 5 lbs. Per 1,000 square feet on a monthly basis. However, in order to ensure
continuing adequate solid phosphorus and potassium nutrition, Best Fertilizer Company 16-6-8
or equal should be substituted for the ammonium sulfate in early spring and again in late fall at
the rate of 6 lbs. Per 1,000 square feet. Also, when plants have been well established, the
frequency of fertilizer applications can be decreased.
B. The entire project is to be maintained for a period of approximately 60 calendar days, commencing
from the time Owner's Authorized Representative and Owner's Authorized Representative's
representative walks Preliminary Walk.
C. Plant maintenance work shall consist of application of water, weeding, caring for, edging and moving
of lawns and performing the following final plant establishment work.
1) During the final maintenance period, all plants and planted areas shall be kept well watered
and weed free at all times. Weeds, Dallas and Johnson Grass and Bermuda Grass shall be
removed.
2) Approximately 30 to 45 days after initial planting, apply a slow release balanced fertilizer to
both the turf and shrub area at a rate of !# of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet.
3) Contractor shall be responsible for disease and pest control during the maintenance period
and a record of pesticides used shall be furnished to Owner's Authorized Representative.
4) Contractor shall raise or lower sprinkler heads to proper level and shall adjust heads as
needed for full coverage.
5) In case of negligent or improper maintenance, the Landscape Architect shall state in writing
to the Contractor his observations and recommendations. Any claim not in writing shall not
be considered.
6) All plants that show sign of failure to grow at any time during the life of the contract, including
the maintenance period, or those plants so injured or damaged as to render them unsuitable
for the purpose intended, shall be replaced in kind within ten (10) days of written notification,
at the expense of the Contractor.
D. The following is a guideline for the water requirements for date palms during the trees establishment
period (2 to 3 years). Consideration must be given to unseasonably high or low temperatures:
January 40-50 Gallons Per Day
February 50-60 Gallons Per Day
March 60-70 Gallons Per Day
April 60-70 Gallons Per Day
SEGO LILY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM ADDITION MARCH 2, 2009
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