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CONSTRUCTION SPEC I F 1 CATIONS
<br /> PART I-6ENERAL Another Inspection will be conducted at end of extended warranty period,If any,to Dig Holes loge enough to allow for spreading of roots and backflll with planting soil
<br /> determine acceptance or rejection. Only one replacement(per tree,shrub or plant)will be Work soil around roots to eliminate air pockets and leave a slight saucer Indentation o
<br /> Landscape Work: This section Includes but Is not limited to the following: required at end of warranty period,except for losses or replacements due to failure to around plants to hold water. Water thoroughly after planting,taking care not to cover Eid
<br /> Preparation of sub-base as required for planting beds. comply with specified requirements. crowns of plants with wet soils.
<br /> Finish grading of topsoil materials. w a a
<br /> Preparation of soil mixtures. PART 2-PRODUGT5 Mulch areas between groundcover plants;place not less than 3 Inches thick continuously
<br /> Excavation and backfilling for trees and shrubs. throughout planting beds.
<br /> Planting of trees,shrubs and groundcovens. Mulch: Organic woodchip mulch free from deleterious materials and suitable for top dressing U v
<br /> Miscellaneous landscape work of trees,sYrrubs or plants OR consisting of aged hog-fuel or medium course bark PART 4-MISCELLANEOUS LANDSCAPE WORK a
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<br /> QUALITYMAINTENANCE a d ASSURANCE COMMERCIAL FERTILIZER Begin maintenance Immediately after planting. Uj N
<br /> Subcontract landscape work to a single firm specializing in landscape work. For all Planting Beds: TIII In Seasons Compete b-4-4 All Purpose Fertilizer with other soil U M v Q
<br /> amendments,prior to final planting at rates specified on package. Maintain trees,sfnbs and other plants until final acceptance by Owner but In no case less M .. 00
<br /> SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL PLANT MATERIALS than 90 days after substantial completion of the project. M E 0 as
<br /> General: Ship ladscape materials with certificates of Inspection required by the Gity of U r a N
<br /> Everett. Co with regulations applicable to landscape materials. Verify Quantltles: Verify plat locations and quantities of plants an the Plant Schedule with C, L ao imp y eg app ape Maintain trees,shrubs and other plants by watering,pinning,specified.
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<br /> those represented on the plan. Actual plant quantities shown on planting plans to prevail required for healthy growth. Apply anti-desiccant as specified. Restore planting saucers. COO
<br /> Do not make substitutions: Any plant substitutions require approval by the over quantities shown an Plant Schedule In the event of a discrepancy. tighten and repair stake and guy supports and reset trees and shrubs to proper grades d ni o
<br /> LA and the City of Everett. If specified landscape material Is not Quellty: Provide plant material of size,genus,species and variety shown and scheduled for or vertical position as required. Spray as required to keep trees and snubs free of y,y > N
<br /> obtainable,submit non-availability to Landscape Architect,together with landscape work and complying with recommendatlons and requirements of ANSI Z60.1, insects and disease. All herbicides ad pesticides used oust be approved for use in
<br /> proposal for use of equivalent material. When authorized,adjustment of current edition'American Standard for Nursery Stock'. All plant materials to be locally aquatic erNironments. a rn
<br /> Contract amount will be made,If necessary. O W
<br /> grown(western WA,western OR,or western DO,healthy,bushy,and In vigorous growing CLEANUP AND PROTECTION Q a
<br /> condition. If re lacemant of plant material is necessary due to construction danage a
<br /> Topsoil: Before delivery of additional topsoil,furnish Landscape Architect During landscape work keep pavements clean and work area in an orderly condition.
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<br /> plant failure col In one yea of Installation,size and quality shall be as Indicated an the U
<br /> with written statement giving location of properties from which topsoil is to
<br /> be obtained. plans. Protect landscape work and materials from damage due to landscape operations, 'J
<br /> Deciduous Trees: Provide balled and burlapped(B68)trees of height and/or caliper operations by other contractors and trades and trespassers. Maintain protection du Tq
<br /> Plant material: Provide plant material of quantity,size,gems,species and varlet]shown Installation and maintenance periods. Treat,repair on replace damaged landscape
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<br /> and scheduled for landsc a work and complying with recommendations and requirements of scheduled and with branching configuration recommended by AN51 Z60.1,current edition,for
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<br /> ANSI Z60.1,current edition,'American Standard for Nrsery Stock". Provide healthy, tie and species required. Trees to have uniform branching,single straight trunks,(unless � o
<br /> vigorous stock grown in recognized nursery In accordance with good horticultural practice specified as nvltl-stem)and central leader Intact and undamaged. Balled and burlopped INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
<br /> and free of disease,Insects,eggs,larvae and defects such as knots,sun-scald,Injuries, stock shall have been root pruned at least once in the last three yeas. Container stock When landscape work Is completed,Including maintenance,Landscape Architect will,upon
<br /> abrasions,on disfigurement. shall be fully rooted but not root-bound. Plant material with damaged root zones or broken request,make an Inspection to determine acceptability.
<br /> rootballs will not be accepted.
<br /> Except as follows,label at least one tree and one shrub of each variety with a securely Landscape work may be Inspected for acceptance In parts only If agreeable to Landscape
<br /> attached waterproof tag bearing legible designation of botanical and common name. Coniferous ad Broadleaf Evergreens: Provide balled and burlapped(365)evergreens of Architect,provided work offered fa Inspection Is complete,Including maintenance.
<br /> Notify Landscape Archtect prior to Installation for vale Inspection,location of loot sizes listed and with not less than minimum number of canes required by AN51 Z60.1,current
<br /> y Pe Pr quality nsP P edition for type and height of shah required. Dimensions Indicate minimum spread for Where Inspected landscape work does not comply with requirements,replace rejected work
<br /> material and review of planting time and schedule. Landscape Architect retains the right to spreading and semi-spreading type evergreens and height for other types,such as globe, rind continue specified maintenance until re-Inspected by Landscape Architect and found to v
<br /> further Inspect plant material for size and condition of balls and root systems,Insects, dwarf,cone,pyramidal,broad up-right,and columnar. Provide normal quality evergreens be acceptable. Remove rejected plants and materials promptly from project site.
<br /> Injuries and latent defects,and to reject unsatisfactory or defective material at any time with well-balanced form complying with requirements for other size relationships to the
<br /> curing progress of work. Remove rejected trees or shrubs Immediately from project site. primary dimension shown. Container grown broadleaf evergreens will be acceptable mbJect
<br /> to specified limitations for container grown stock All coniferous trees to be mr5ery grown
<br /> DELIVERY 5TORA6E AND HANDLIN6 and root-pruned one year prior to Installation with uniform branching and a natural
<br /> Trees and Shrubs: Provide freshly dug trees and containerized shrubs. Do not prune prior non-sheared form. Original central leaders shall be healthy and undamaged. Maximum gap STATE OF
<br /> to delivery unless otherwise approved by Landscape Architect. Do not bend or bind-tle between branching not to exceed cl',length of top leader not to exceed 12". wASHINOTON
<br /> trees our shrubs In such manner as to damage bark break branches or destroy natural REGISTERED
<br /> shape. Provide protective covering during delivery. Do not drop balled and burlopped IRRIGATION LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
<br /> stock during delivery. A temporary Irrigation system shall be design-built by landscape contractor to
<br /> provide low flow Irrigation to all planting areas.
<br /> Deliver trees and shrubs after preparations for planting have been completed and plant
<br /> Immediately. If planting is delayed more than 6 hours after delivery,set plant material in System shall be capable of supplying 1/2"of flow to all planted plants 3 times ONE CATHERINE OLIVER
<br /> shade,protect from weather and mechanical damage,and keep roots moist by covering with per week from June I-Sept 30 for the first 3 years after planting. CERTIFICATE NO.744
<br /> mulch,burlap or other acceptable means of retaining moisture. Landscape Contractor to coordinate with owner for meter,electrical and all EXPIRES 6/25/25
<br /> other aspects of the Irrigation design upon presentation of bid. Landscape
<br /> Do not remove container grown stock from containers until planting time. Contractor to ensure adeugate sleeving under trail and access as necessary.
<br /> JOB CONDITIONS Landscape Contractor maintain system as necessary to ensure proper function
<br /> Proceed with and complete landscape wok as rapidly as portions of the site became and shall winterize system by October 31 of each year and ensure proper
<br /> available,working within seasonal limitations for each kind of landscape wok required. function by April 30 of each year. Landscape Contractor shall remove system
<br /> of the end of the third year after planting.
<br /> Utllities: Determine location of underground utilities as required by law and perform wok In
<br /> a manner which will avoid possible damage. Nand excavate,as required. Maintain grade M15GELLANEOUS LANDSCAPE MATERIALS
<br /> stakes set by others until removal Is mutually agreed upon by pestles concerned. Pre-Emergent: Apply per manufacturer's specification,Walt's Organic All-Natural
<br /> Excavation: Wien conditions detrimental to plant growth are encountered,such as rubble Pre-Emergent Herbicide d Fertilizer after planting.
<br /> fill,adverse drainage conditions,an obstructions,notify Landscape Architect before Stakes and Guns: Provide stakes and deadmen of sound new,pressure treated
<br /> planting. hem-Fir,free of knot holes and other defects. Size as follows:Stakes:
<br /> Planting nine: Plant or Install materials during normal planting seasons for each hype of 2"x2"xV-O",pointed,stained dark brown.
<br /> landscape wok required. Correlate planting with specified maintenance periods to provide Degdmen:2"x2'x3'-O',pointed,stained dark brown.Provide wire ties and guys
<br /> maintenance from date of substantial completion. of 2-strond,twisted,pliable galvanized Iron wire not lighter than 12 ga.with O
<br /> GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS zinc-coated turnbuckles. Provide not less than 3/4 Indi diameter black rubber N
<br /> Landscape Contractor shall give AOA a minimum of ten(10)days notice prior to Intention to or plastic hose,cut to required lengths to protect tree trunks from damage by
<br /> proceed with construction.Gonstructlon must be performed In accordance with the GIN of wires. (�
<br /> Everett standards,codes,permit conditions,and other applicable ordinances and policies. PART 3-EXECUTION
<br /> The applicant Is responsible for obtaining any other related or required permits prior to the Stake tree locations and secure Landscape Architect's acceptance before stat of
<br /> start of construction. planting wok. Make minor adjustments as may be requested. Z
<br /> A copy of the approved plans,specifications,permits,and City approvals must be on site Preparation of Planting Soil Mixture: Before mixing,clean topsoil of roots,plants,sods, J W O
<br /> whenever construction Is In progress and shall remain on site until project completion.AOA stones,clay lumps,and other extraneous materials harmful or toxic to plat growth. J Z
<br /> shall be on site,as necessary,to monitor construction and approve minor revisions to the Preparation of Planting Areas: Prior to planting,topsoil shall be placed and %D
<br /> plan. Plan revisions require approval by the City of Everett. tilled into the subgrade per the TOPSOIL section. Z W v
<br /> GENERAL 51TE CONDITIONS Excavation for Trees and Shrubs: Excavate pits ad beds with vertical sides and with (n W V Z
<br /> Landscape Contractor shall give AOA a minimum of ten(10)days notice prior to intention to bottom of excavation slightly raised at center to provide proper drainage. Loosen had Z 2
<br /> proceed with construction.Construction must be performed In accordance with the ON of subsoil In bottom of excavation. O �/ A
<br /> Everett standards,codes,permit conditions,and other applicable ordinances and policies. !L D—
<br /> The applicant Is responsible,for obtaining any other related a'required permits prior to the For balled and burlapped(BdB)trees and shrubs,make excavations at least W W
<br /> start of construction. three times as wide as the ball diameter. n n
<br /> A copy of the approved play,specifications,permits,and City approvals must be on site For container grown stock excavate as specified for balled and burlapped stock adjustedLO—
<br /> whenever construction K In progress and shall remain on site until project completion.AOA to size of container width.
<br /> shall be on site,as necessary,to monitor construction and approve minor revisions to the PLANTING �1 W`,
<br /> plan. Plan revisions require approval by the City of Everett. ,n IL
<br /> Inspection: Notify Landscape Architect prior to planting to review quality,placement and — V 1 W
<br /> EXCAVATION timing. Stake the proposed location of all trees and shrubs with on approved coding Q - r
<br /> AII non-organio debris,rock gravel,fencing,shed,etc.shall be removed down to native soil system. For large groupings of single snub species,boundary may be staked. Landscape W Z Q W
<br /> layer and deolldated to a minimum depth of 12"prior to placement of topsoil. Grading Architect to review and approve locations Arlan to planting on relocating plant material.
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<br /> of landscaped areas shall be.completed and approved by AOA prior to further wok Planting Trees and Shrubs: Set balled and burlapped(1346)stock an layer of caracted .�n —
<br /> TOP501L native soil,plumb and In center of pit with top of ball of some,elevation as
<br /> All grading shall be done per the approved civil plans with subgrades over-excavated 15" adjacent finished landscape grades. Untle and remove burlap from sides of balls;retain on
<br /> for placement of Imported topsoil and mulch. Subgrade shall be scalfied to a depth of 12' bottoms. When set,place additional backflll around base and sides of ball,and work each DI
<br /> prior to topsoil placement. layer to settle backfill and eliminate voids and air pockets. Place fertilizer while
<br /> backfllling. Water after placing final layer of backftll ad correct any settlement that may ry
<br /> A minimum of 12'of imported Gapinito Brothers Premium 3-way topsoil shall be placed in all Set container grown stock as specified for balled and burlopped stock except fully V
<br /> planted seas In two 6'lifts. The first lift shall be lightly tilled Into the tap b"of subgrrode. remove container. :?
<br /> Then follow with the second lift with no tilling. q
<br /> Dish top of backflll of trees in grass area to allow for mulching. Dished area shall have a
<br /> On slopes over 2:1,apply soil,mulch,then biodegradable Jute matting staked per diameter of at least 3 feet.
<br /> manufacturer's specifications followed by planting. In areas 2:1 and under,Install soil per
<br /> spec,then plat,then mulch per spec. Mulch pits and planters. Provide not less than a 3"thickness of mulch and finish level
<br /> with adjacent finish grades or with top of dish.
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<br /> 5PEGIAL PROJECT WARRANTY Prune,thin out and shape trees and shuts In accordance with standard horticultural µZ1
<br /> Warranty trees,shrubs,and other plants through specified maintenance period,and until final practice. Prune trees to retain required heilght and spread. Unless otherwise directed by
<br /> acceptance by Owner. Landscape Architect,do not cot tree leaders,and remove only Injured or dead branches
<br /> Warranty all planting,for a period of one year after date of final acceptance by Owner, from flowering trees,If awy. Prune shirts to retain matron character. a 3
<br /> against defects Including death and unsatisfactory growth,except for defects resulting from Remove and replace excessively pruned on misformed stock resulting from Improper
<br /> neglect by Owner,abuse on damage by others,or unusual phenomena our Incidents which ore If deciduous trees on shrubs ore moved In full-leaf,spray with ontl-deslccat at nurse U
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<br /> before moving and again 2 weeks after planting.
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<br /> Immediately remove and replace trees,shrubs or other plats found to be dead or In buy and stake trees immediately after planting,with 3 stakes per deciduous tree our 3 Scale AS NOTED
<br /> urhealthy condition during warranty period. Replace plant material which are In doubtful doormen per evergreen tree. Orient stakes to resist the force of the wind. Project# '066 o
<br /> condition at end of warranty period;unless,in opinion of Landscape Architect,It Is `s m
<br /> advisable to extend warranty period for a full growing season. Planting 6roindcover: Space plats as scheduled. a
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