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ADDENDUM NO. 1

TO

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

FOR

SITE OPERATIONS CENTER AT BMW FACILITY

LANDSCAPING

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA

PROJECT NUMBER NFT15C001E

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY 29 FEBRUARY 2016

General

1. This Addendum shall supplement, amend, and become part of the Bid Documents. AllBids and the Construction Contract shall be based on these modifications.

2. Bidders shall acknowledge the receipt of this addendum on their Bid Form.

3. The information contained in this addendum addressed Bidder’s questions receivedthrough February 28, 2016.

Specific

The following revisions should be noted at the appropriate part of the Contract Documents andmade a part thereof:

I. Specifications

Table of Contents: Delete Section in its entirety and replace with Table of Contents –Addendum No. 1.

Section 31 20 00 – Earthmoving: Add this new Section in its entirety.

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Section 32 93 00 – Plants: Delete Section in its entirety and replace withrevised Section 32 93 00 – Plants dated 02/26/16.

II. Drawings

Sheet L02-03: Remove the drawing entirely and replace with the attached revisedSheet L02-03 dated 02/26/16.

Sheet L06-01: Add Note 33: Provide all irrigation crossings at paved roads andparking via directional boring.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION Page(s)

Advertisement

Instructions to Bidders IB-1,- 9

Bid B-1,- 2

Bid Bond BB-1,-2

Affidavit of Non-Collusion AN-1

Certification of Drug-Free Workplace DF-1

Certification of Immigration Compliance IC-1

Contractor Certification Form CC-1

Owner-Contractor Agreement OCA-1,-2

Questionnaire For General Contractors Q-1,-5

Performance Bond 1-2

Labor and Material Bond 1-2

Construction Schedule ---

Application for Payment ---

Schedule of Values ---

Change Order Request CO-1,-3

Release of Lien RL-1

Certificate of Compliance COC-1

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GENERAL CONDITIONS

Article 1. Contract DocumentDefinitionsExecution, Correlation and IntentOwnership and Use of Documents

Article 2. EngineerDefinitionServices Provided by the Engineer

Article 3. OwnerDefinitionInformation and Services Required of the OwnerOwner's Right to Stop WorkOwner's Right to Carry Out the Work

Article 4. ContractorDefinition and Contractor's ObligationReview of Contract DocumentsSupervision and Construction ProceduresLabor and MaterialsWarrantyTaxesPermits, Fees and NoticesAllowancesSuperintendentProgress ScheduleDocuments and Samples at the SiteShop Drawings, Product Data and SamplesUse of SiteCutting and Patching of WorkCleaning UpCommunicationsRoyalties and PatentsIndemnificationIndependent ContractorDrug-Free Workplace ActMinority BusinessImmigration Compliance

Article 5. SubcontractorsDefinitionAward of Subcontracts and Other Contracts for Portions of WorkSubcontractual Relations

Article 6. Work by Owner or by Separate ContractorsOwner's Right to Perform Work and to Award Separate ContractsMutual ResponsibilityOwner's Right to Clean Up

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Article 7. Miscellaneous ProvisionsGoverning LawSuccessors and AssignsWritten NoticeClaims for Damages to Persons or PropertyPerformance Bond and Labor and Material Payment BondRights and RemediesTestsInterestMediation, ArbitrationRecord Keeping and Audit Rights

Article 8. TimeDefinitionsProgress and CompletionDelays and Extensions of Time

Article 9. Payments and CompletionContract SumSchedule of ValuesApplications for PaymentCertificates for PaymentProgress PaymentsPayments WithheldFailure of PaymentSubstantial CompletionFinal Completion and Final Payment

Article 10. Protection of Persons and PropertySafety Precautions and ProgramsSafety of Persons and PropertyEmergencies

Article 11. InsuranceContractor's Liability InsuranceOwner's Liability InsuranceProperty Insurance

Article 12. Change in the WorkChange OrdersConcealed ConditionsClaims for Additional CostOther Changes in the Work

Article 13. Uncovering and Correction of WorkUncovering of WorkCorrection of WorkAcceptance of Defective or Non-conforming Work

Article 14. Termination of the ContractTermination by the ContractorTermination by the Owner

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS Section

General RequirementsLocation of Work 1Work Covered by Contract Documents 2Contract Time 3Sequence of Construction 4Liquidated Damages, Bonus Payment, and Weather Impact 5Surveying 6Quality Assurance Testing 7Owner-Furnished Material 8Salvaged Items 9Progress Meetings 10Progress Reports 11Progress Photographs 12

Pre-Construction RequirementsPre-Construction Conference 13Owner-Furnished Contract Drawings and Specifications 14Schedule of Values 15Construction Schedule 16Submittals 17Product Options and Substitutions 18

Site RequirementsSite Storage 19Contractor’s Job Office 20Job Site Security 21Construction Access 22Working Hours 23Coordination with Other Contracts 24Utilities Required for Contract Operations 25Parking Areas 26On-Site Concrete Mixing Plant 27De-Watering 28Construction Activities in Tidal Zone 29Protection of In-Place Work 30Damage to Existing Facilities 31

Regulatory RequirementsEnvironmental Protection Measures 32Permits 33Burning and Welding 34Not Used 35Not Used 36Historical or Archeological Sites 37Protection of Existing Trees, Buffer Zones and Undisturbed Areas 38Air Pollution 39

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SectionSafety RequirementsUse of Explosives 40Protection of Persons and Property 41Hazardous Substances 42

Miscellaneous RequirementsSupplemental Data 43Correlation and Intent of the Contract Documents 44Record Drawings 45Disposal of Materials Off the Owner’s Property 46Utilization of Port Facilities 47List of Contractors, Subcontractors & Material Suppliers 48

Special Requirements – BMWBMW Environmental Requirements 49Miscellaneous 50

SPECIFICATIONS

Division 01 – General Requirements01 22 00 Unit Prices01 23 00 Alternates

Division 06 – Wood, Plastics and Composites06 15 33 Wood Patio Decking

Division 12 – Furnishings12 93 00 Site Furnishings

Division 31 – Earthwork31 20 00 – Earthmoving (dated 02/26/16)

Division 32 – Exterior Improvements32 12 16 Asphalt Paving32 13 13 Concrete Paving32 14 00 Unit Paving32 14 43 Porous Unit Paving32 15 40 Crushed Stone Surfacing32 84 00 Planting Irrigation32 91 15 Soil Preparation (Performance Specification)32 92 00 Turf and Grasses32 93 00 Plants (Revised per Addendum No. 1, dated 02/26/16)

Division 33 – Utilities33 41 00 Storm Drainage System

APPENDICES

A. BMW Excavation/Trenching PermitB. BMW Contractor Orientation and Fall Protection Enforcement

Site Operations Center At BMW Facility - PERKINS + WILL 801384.000 02/26/2016

EARTH MOVING 312000 - 1

SECTION 312000 - EARTH MOVING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Special Conditions, apply to this Section.

B. A geotechnical report has been prepared for the site and will be provided upon request. 1. All Work shall be performed in accordance with the recommendations of the report and

any subsequent recommendations by geotechnical engineer. 2. Where material or installation requirements differ from those of this specification, those of

the report or subsequent recommendations by the geotechnical engineer shall govern.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following: 1. Preparing subgrades for slabs-on-grade, walks, pavements and lawns. 2. Excavating and backfilling for buildings and structures. 3. Drainage course for slabs-on-grade. 4. Base course for asphalt paving. 5. Subsurface drainage backfill for trenches. 6. Excavating and backfilling trenches and pits for buried utilities.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Backfill: Soil material or controlled low-strength material used to fill an excavation.

B. Base Course: Course placed between the subgrade and paving materials.

C. Bedding Course: Course placed over the excavated subgrade in a trench before laying pipe.

D. Borrow Soil: Satisfactory soil imported from off-site for use as fill or backfill.

E. Drainage Course: Course supporting a slab-on-grade that also minimizes upward capillary flow of pore water.

F. Excavation: Removal of material encountered above subgrade elevations and to lines and dimensions indicated. 1. Authorized Additional Excavation: Excavation below subgrade elevations or beyond

indicated lines and dimensions as directed by Architect. Authorized additional excavation and replacement material will be paid for according to Contract provisions for unit prices.

2. Bulk Excavation: Excavation more than 10 feetin width and more than 30 feet in length. 3. Unauthorized Excavation: Excavation below subgrade elevations or beyond indicated

lines and dimensions without direction by Architect. Unauthorized excavation, as well as remedial work directed by Architect, shall be without additional compensation.



G. Fill: Soil materials used to raise existing grades.

H. Filter aggregate: Aggregate backfill material that acts as a filter medium in subdrainage systems.

I. Rock: Rock material in beds, ledges, unstratified masses, conglomerate deposits, and boulders of rock material that exceed 1 cu. yd. for bulk excavation or 3/4 cu. yd. for footing, trench, and pit excavation that cannot be removed by rock excavating equipment equivalent to the following in size and performance ratings, without systematic drilling, ram hammering, ripping, or blasting, when permitted: 1. Excavation of Footings, Trenches, and Pits: Late-model, track-mounted hydraulic

excavator; equipped with a 42-inch-wide, maximum, short-tip-radius rock bucket; rated at not less than 138-hp flywheel power with bucket-curling force of not less than 28,090 lbf and stick-crowd force of not less than 18,650 lbf; measured according to SAE J-1179.

2. Bulk Excavation: Late-model, track-mounted loader; rated at not less than 210-hp flywheel power and developing a minimum of 48,510-lbf breakout force with a general-purpose bare bucket; measured according to SAE J-732.

J. Structures: Buildings, footings, foundations, retaining walls, slabs, tanks, curbs, mechanical and electrical appurtenances, or other man-made stationary features constructed above or below the ground surface.

K. Subgrade: Soil surface or elevation remaining after completing excavation, or top surface of a fill or backfill immediately below base course, subbase, drainage fill, or topsoil materials, as applicable.

L. Utilities: On-site underground pipes, conduits, ducts, and cables, as well as underground services within buildings.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Material Test Reports: From a qualified testing agency indicating and interpreting test results for compliance of the following with requirements indicated: 1. Classification according to ASTM D 2487 of each on-site and borrow soil material

proposed for fill and backfill. 2. Laboratory compaction curve according to ASTM D 698 for each on-site and borrow soil

material proposed for fill and backfill.

1.5 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Blasting: Comply with applicable requirements in NFPA 495, "Explosive Materials Code," and prepare a blasting plan reporting the following: 1. Types of explosive and sizes of charge to be used in each area of rock removal, types of

blasting mats, sequence of blasting operations, and procedures that will prevent damage to site improvements and structures on Project site and adjacent properties.

2. Seismographic monitoring during blasting operations.

B. Seismic Survey Agency: An independent testing agency, acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, experienced in seismic surveys and blasting procedures to perform the following services:



1. Report types of explosive and sizes of charge to be used in each area of rock removal, types of blasting mats, sequence of blasting operations, and procedures that will prevent damage to site improvements and structures on Project site and adjacent properties.

2. Seismographic monitoring during blasting operations.

C. Geotechnical Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent testing agency qualified according to ASTM E 329 to conduct soil materials and rock-definition testing, as documented according to ASTM D 3740 and ASTM E 548.

D. Pre-excavation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site to comply with requirements in Section 13 of the Contract Special Conditions. Authorities Having Jurisdiction: Conform to requirements of all authorities having jurisdiction. 1. Where conflicts exist between the requirements of the Contract Documents and those of

authorities having jurisdiction, the higher quality or more restrictive requirement shall apply. a. For locations within areas of DOT jurisdiction, perform all work, testing, and

inspections in accordance with applicable DOT standards and procedures.

1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Existing Utilities: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted in writing by Architect and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated. 1. Notify Architect not less than two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions. 2. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without Architect's written permission. 3. Contact utility-locator service for area where Project is located before excavating.

B. Demolish and completely remove from site existing underground utilities indicated to be removed. Coordinate with utility companies to shut off services if lines are active.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SOIL MATERIALS

A. General: Provide borrow soil materials when sufficient satisfactory soil materials are not available from excavations.

B. Satisfactory Soils: ASTM D 2487 Soil Classification Groups GW, GP, GM, SW, SP, and SM, AASHTO M 145 Soil Classification Groups A-1, A-2-4, A-2-5, and A-3, or a combination of these groups; free of rock or gravel larger than 3 inches in any dimension, debris, waste, frozen materials, vegetation, and other deleterious matter. 1. For locations within areas of DOT jurisdiction, Satisfactory Soils shall be as defined by

Standard Specifications for that DOT for the applicable work classification. a. For drainage pipe culverts located within areas of SCDOT jurisdiction, backfill shall

only be sand or gravel meeting the requirements of Soil Classification Groups A-1, in accordance with Supplementary Technical Specification SC-M-714 of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway Construction.



C. Unsatisfactory Soils: ASTM D 2487 Soil Classification Groups GC, SC, CL, ML, OL, CH, MH, OH, and PT, AASHTO M 145 Soil Classification Groups A-2-6, A-2-7, A-4, A-5, A-6, and A-7 , or a combination of these groups. 1. Unsatisfactory soils also include satisfactory soils not brought to within 2 percent of

optimum moisture content at time of compaction. These soils are not eligible for compensation under any Unit Price provisions for removal of unsatisfactory soil.

2.2 AGGREGATE MATERIALS

A. All sand and aggregate materials shall be free of shale, clay, friable material, debris, waste, frozen materials, vegetation, organic material, or other deleterious matter.

B. Aggregate materials shall not be composed of marine limestone or slag unless specifically allowed in the individual paragraph(s) below.

C. Graded Aggregate Base Course (GABC): Naturally or artificially graded crushed stone (macadam) or marine limestone in accordance with Section 305 of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway Construction.

D. Bedding Course: Naturally or artificially graded mixture of crushed gravel or stone, in accordance with the gradation requirements for Coarse Aggregate #57 as defined by the South Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. 1. For locations within areas of SCDOT jurisdiction, bedding for drainage pipe culverts shall

be in accordance with Supplementary Technical Specification SC-M-714 of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway Construction.

E. Drainage Course: Naturally or artificially graded mixture of crushed gravel or stone, in accordance with the gradation requirements for Coarse Aggregate #57 as defined by the South Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway Construction.

F. Filter Aggregate: Naturally or artificially graded mixture of crushed gravel or stone, in accordance with the gradation requirements for Coarse Aggregate #57 as defined by the South Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway Construction.

G. Sand: Natural or manufactured sand in accordance with the gradation requirements for Fine Aggregate FA-10 (natural) or FA-10M (manufactured) as defined by the South Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway Construction.

2.3 GEOTEXTILES

A. Subsurface Drainage Geotextile: Nonwoven needle-punched geotextile, manufactured for subsurface drainage applications, made from polyolefins or polyesters; with elongation greater than 50 percent; complying with AASHTO M 288 and the following, measured per test methods referenced: 1. Survivability: Class 1, Type A, B, or C; SCDOT Standard Specs 2. Grab Tensile Strength: 90 lbf; ASTM D 4632. 3. Puncture Strength: 60 lbf; ASTM D 4833. 4. Trapezoidal Tear: 40 lbf; ASTM D-4533 5. Apparent Opening Size: No. 70 sieve, maximum; ASTM D 4751. 6. Permittivity: 2.2 second-1, minimum; ASTM D 4491.



7. UV Stability: 70 percent after 500 hours' exposure; ASTM D 4355. 8. Water Flow Rate: 150 gal/min/ft2; ASTM D-4491

2.4 PIPE DETECTION MATERIALS

A. Detectable Warning Tape: Acid- and alkali-resistant polyethylene film warning tape manufactured for marking and identifying underground utilities, a minimum of 6 inches wide and 4 mils thick, continuously inscribed with a description of the utility, with metallic core encased in a protective jacket for corrosion protection, detectable by metal detector when tape is buried up to 30 inchesdeep; colored as follows: 1. Red: Electric. 2. Yellow: Gas, oil, steam, and dangerous materials. 3. Orange: Telephone and other communications. 4. Blue: Water systems. 5. Green: Sewer systems.

B. Locator Wire In addition to warning tape where required by operating utility. 1. Material, Gauge and Insulation: as required by operating utility.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Protect structures, utilities, sidewalks, pavements, and other facilities from damage caused by settlement, lateral movement, undermining, washout, and other hazards created by earthwork operations.

B. Preparation of subgrade for earthwork operations including removal of vegetation, topsoil, debris, obstructions, and deleterious materials from ground surface is specified in Section titled "Site Clearing."

C. Protect and maintain erosion and sedimentation controls, which are specified in Section titled "Site Clearing," during earthwork operations.

3.2 DEWATERING

A. Prevent surface water and ground water from entering excavations, from ponding on prepared subgrades, and from flooding Project site and surrounding area.

B. Protect subgrades from softening, undermining, washout, and damage by rain or water accumulation. 1. Reroute surface water runoff away from excavated areas. Do not allow water to

accumulate in excavations. Do not use excavated trenches as temporary drainage ditches.

2. Where required, install a dewatering system to keep subgrades dry and convey ground water away from excavations. Maintain until dewatering is no longer required.



3.3 EXPLOSIVES

A. Explosives: Obtain written permission from authorities having jurisdiction before bringing explosives to Project site or using explosives on Project site. 1. Perform blasting without damaging adjacent structures, property, or site improvements. 2. Perform blasting without weakening the bearing capacity of rock subgrade and with the

least-practicable disturbance to rock to remain.

3.4 EXCAVATION, GENERAL

A. Classified Excavation: Excavate to subgrade elevations. Material to be excavated will be classified as earth and rock. Do not excavate rock until it has been classified and cross sectioned by Architect, based on the recommendations of the Geotechnical Testing Agency. The Contract Sum will be adjusted for rock excavation based on a mutually acceptable price. Changes in the Contract time may be authorized for rock excavation. 1. If excavated materials intended for fill and backfill include unsatisfactory soil materials or

rock, replace with satisfactory soil materials. The Contract Sum will be adjusted for replacement of unsatisfactory soils based on a mutually acceptable price.

2. Earth excavation includes excavating pavements and obstructions visible on surface; underground structures, utilities, and other items indicated to be removed; together with soil, boulders, and other materials not classified as rock or unauthorized excavation. a. Intermittent drilling; blasting, if permitted; ram hammering; or ripping of material not

classified as rock excavation is earth excavation. 3. Rock excavation includes removal and disposal of rock. Remove rock to lines and

subgrade elevations indicated to permit installation of permanent construction without exceeding the following dimensions: a. 24 inches outside of concrete forms other than at footings. b. 12 inches outside of concrete forms at footings. c. 6 inches outside of minimum required dimensions of concrete cast against grade. d. Outside dimensions of concrete walls indicated to be cast against rock without

forms or exterior waterproofing treatments. e. 6 inches beneath bottom of concrete slabs on grade. f. 6 inches beneath pipe in trenches, and the greater of 24 inches wider than pipe or

42 inches wide.

3.5 EXCAVATION FOR STRUCTURES

A. Excavate to indicated elevations and dimensions within a tolerance of plus or minus 1 inch. If applicable, extend excavations a sufficient distance from structures for placing and removing concrete formwork, for installing services and other construction, and for inspections. 1. Excavations for Footings and Foundations: Do not disturb bottom of excavation.

Excavate by hand to final grade just before placing concrete reinforcement. Trim bottoms to required lines and grades to leave solid base to receive other work.

2. Pile Foundations: Stop excavations 6 to 12 inches above bottom of pile cap before piles are placed. After piles have been driven, remove loose and displaced material. Excavate to final grade, leaving solid base to receive concrete pile caps.

3. Excavation for Underground Tanks, Basins, and Mechanical or Electrical Utility Structures: Excavate to elevations and dimensions indicated within a tolerance of plus or minus 1 inch. Do not disturb bottom of excavations intended as bearing surfaces.



3.6 EXCAVATION FOR WALKS AND PAVEMENTS

A. Excavate surfaces under walks and pavements to indicated lines, cross sections, elevations, and subgrades.

3.7 EXCAVATION FOR UTILITY TRENCHES

A. Excavate trenches to indicated gradients, lines, depths, and elevations. 1. Beyond building perimeter and where specific gradients, lines, depths, and elevations are

not indicated, excavate trenches to allow installation of top of pipe below frost line or a minimum depth of 36” below finished grade, whichever is greater.

B. Excavate trenches to uniform widths to provide the following clearance on each side of pipe or conduit. Excavate trench walls vertically from trench bottom to 12 inches higher than top of pipe or conduit, unless otherwise indicated. 1. Clearance: 12 inches each side of pipe or conduit or as indicated.

C. Trench bottoms where bedding course is indicated: Excavate trenches 4 inches deeper than bottom of pipe elevation to allow for bedding course, unless otherwise indicated. 1. See “Utility Trench Backfill” paragraph below for bedding course requirements.

D. Trench bottoms where no bedding course is indicated: Excavate and shape trench bottoms to provide uniform bearing and support of pipes and conduit. Shape subgrade to provide continuous support for bells, joints, and barrels of pipes and for joints, fittings, and bodies of conduits. Remove projecting stones and sharp objects along trench subgrade. 1. For pipes and conduit less than 6 inches in nominal diameter and flat-bottomed, multiple-

duct conduit units, hand-excavate trench bottoms and support pipe and conduit on an undisturbed subgrade.

2. For pipes and conduit 6 inches or larger in nominal diameter, shape bottom of trench to support bottom 90 degrees of pipe circumference. Fill depressions with tamped sand backfill.

3. Excavate trenches 6 inches deeper than elevation required in rock or other unyielding bearing material to allow for bedding course.

3.8 SUBGRADE INSPECTION

A. Notify Architect when excavations have reached required subgrade.

B. If Architect, based on the recommendations of the Geotechnical Testing Agency, determines that unsatisfactory soil is present: a) continue excavation and replace with compacted backfill or fill material or; b) prepare cement modified subgrade as directed. 1. Authorized additional excavation and replacement material or cement modified subgrade

will be paid for based on a mutually acceptable price.

C. Proof-roll subgrade below the building slabs and pavements with heavy pneumatic-tired equipment to identify soft pockets and areas of excess yielding. Do not proof-roll wet or saturated subgrades. Unless otherwise directed by Architect, based on the recommendations of the Geotechnical Testing Agency perform proof-rolls as follows: 1. Completely proof-roll subgrade in one direction and, where dimensions permit, repeating

proof-rolling in direction perpendicular to first direction. Limit vehicle speed to 3 mph.



2. Proof-roll with a loaded 10-wheel, tandem-axle dump truck weighing not less than 15 tons.

3. Excavate soft spots, unsatisfactory soils, and areas of excessive pumping or rutting, as determined by Architect, based on the recommendations of the Geotechnical Testing Agency, and replace with compacted backfill or fill as directed.

D. Reconstruct subgrades damaged by freezing temperatures, frost, rain, accumulated water, or construction activities, as directed by Architect, based on the recommendations of the Geotechnical Testing Agency, without additional compensation.

3.9 UNAUTHORIZED EXCAVATION

A. Fill unauthorized excavation under foundations, wall footings, utility pipe, or other construction as directed by Architect, based on the recommendations of the Geotechnical Testing Agency.

3.10 STORAGE OF SOIL MATERIALS

A. Stockpile borrow soil materials and excavated satisfactory soil materials without intermixing. Place, grade, and shape stockpiles to drain surface water. Cover to prevent windblown dust. 1. Stockpile soil materials away from edge of excavations. Do not store within drip line of

remaining trees.

3.11 BACKFILL

A. Place and compact backfill in excavations promptly, but not before completing the following, as applicable: 1. Making arrangements for required testing and evaluation of subdrainage requirements by

Geotechnical Testing Agency. 2. Construction below finish grade including, where applicable, subdrainage, dampproofing,

waterproofing, and perimeter insulation. 3. Surveying locations of underground utilities for Record Documents. 4. Testing and inspecting underground utilities. 5. Removing concrete formwork. 6. Removing trash and debris. 7. Removing temporary shoring and bracing, and sheeting. 8. Installing permanent or temporary horizontal bracing on horizontally supported walls.

B. Place backfill on subgrades free of mud, frost, snow, or ice.

C. Comply with the requirements indicated in the paragraph below titled “Compaction of Soil Backfills and Fills”.

3.12 UTILITY TRENCH BACKFILL

A. For locations within areas of SCDOT jurisdiction, bedding and backfill for drainage pipe culverts shall be in accordance with Supplementary Technical Specification SC-M-714 of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway Construction.



B. Bedding Course: Where indicated or required by agency having jurisdiction, place and compact bedding course on trench bottoms. Shape bedding course to provide continuous support for bells, joints, and barrels of pipes and for joints, fittings, and bodies of conduits. 1. Unless otherwise indicated or required by agency having jurisdiction, bedding course

shall be required for the following pipe materials: a. Corrugated High Density Polyethylene Pipe (AASHTO M 252M) b. Corrugated Steel Pipe (ASTM A 760) c. Gravity Flow Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (ASTM D 3034) d. Gravity Flow Ductile Iron Pipe (ASTM A 746) e. Elliptical Concrete Pipe (ASTM C 507) f. Concrete Box Culvert (ASTM C 1433)

C. Backfill trenches excavated under footings and within 18 inches of bottom of footings as directed by Architect, based on the recommendations of the Geotechnical Testing Agency.

D. Initial Backfill—Bedding Material: Where indicated or required by agency having jurisdiction, place and compact initial backfill of bedding course to a height of 2 inches over the utility pipe or conduit. 1. Carefully compact initial backfill under pipe haunches and compact evenly up on both

sides and along the full length of utility piping or conduit to avoid damage or displacement of piping or conduit. Coordinate backfilling with utilities testing.

E. Initial Backfill—Satisfactory Soil: Where no other initial backfill is indicated, place and compact initial backfill of satisfactory soil to a height of 6 inches over the utility pipe or conduit. 1. Carefully compact initial backfill under pipe haunches and compact evenly up on both

sides and along the full length of utility piping or conduit to avoid damage or displacement of piping or conduit.

2. Coordinate backfilling with utilities testing.

F. Backfill voids with satisfactory soil while installing and removing shoring and bracing.

G. Place and compact final backfill of satisfactory soil, in accordance with requirements for Backfill as indicated above, to final subgrade elevation.

H. Install warning tape directly above utilities, 12 inches below finished grade, except 6 inches below subgrade under pavements and slabs.

I. Place backfill on subgrades free of mud, frost, snow, or ice.

J. Comply with the requirements indicated in the paragraph below titled “Compaction of Soil Backfills and Fills”.

3.13 SOIL FILL

A. Plow, scarify, bench, or break up sloped surfaces steeper than 1 vertical to 4 horizontal so fill material will bond with existing material.

B. Place and compact fill material in layers to required elevations as follows: 1. Make arrangements for required testing by Geotechnical Testing Agency as required. Do

not place subsequent layers until required testing is complete and acceptable results have been obtained and documented.



2. Under grass and planted areas, use satisfactory soil material. 3. Under walks and pavements, use satisfactory soil material. 4. Under steps and ramps, use satisfactory soil material. 5. Under building slabs, use satisfactory soil material. 6. Under footings and foundations, use satisfactory soil material.

C. Place soil fill on subgrades free of mud, frost, snow, or ice.

D. Do not place soil fill on yielding or unapproved subgrade.

3.14 SOIL MOISTURE CONTROL

A. Uniformly moisten or aerate subgrade and each subsequent fill or backfill soil layer before compaction to within 2 percent of optimum moisture content. 1. Do not place backfill or fill soil material on surfaces that are muddy, frozen, or contain

frost or ice. 2. Remove and replace, or scarify and air dry otherwise satisfactory soil material that

exceeds optimum moisture content by 2 percent and is too wet to compact to specified dry density.

3.15 COMPACTION OF SOIL BACKFILLS AND FILLS

A. Place backfill and fill soil materials in layers not more than 8 inches in loose depth for material compacted by heavy compaction equipment, and not more than 4 inches in loose depth for material compacted by hand-operated tampers. 1. Make arrangements for required testing by Geotechnical Testing Agency as required. Do

not place subsequent layers until required testing is complete and acceptable results have been obtained and documented.

B. Place backfill and fill soil materials evenly on all sides of structures to required elevations, and uniformly along the full length of each structure.

C. Compact soil materials to not less than the following percentages of maximum dry density according to ASTM D 698: 1. Under structures, building slabs, steps, and pavements, compact each layer of backfill or

fill soil material at 98 percent. 2. Under walkways, compact each layer of backfill or fill soil material at 95 percent. 3. Under lawn or unpaved areas, compact each layer of backfill or fill soil material at 90

percent. 4. For utility trenches under lawns or unpaved areas, compact each layer of initial and final

backfill soil material at 90 percent. For all other areas compact to the level required for that area.

3.16 GRADING

A. General: Uniformly grade areas to a smooth surface, free of irregular surface changes. Comply with compaction requirements and grade to cross sections, lines, and elevations indicated. 1. Provide a smooth transition between adjacent existing grades and new grades.



2. Cut out soft spots, fill low spots, and trim high spots to comply with required surface tolerances.

B. Site Grading: Slope grades to direct water away from buildings and to prevent ponding. Finish subgrades to required elevations within the following tolerances: 1. Lawn or Unpaved Areas: Plus or minus 1 inch. 2. Walks and Pavements: Plus or minus 1/2 inch.

C. Grading inside Building Lines: Finish subgrade to a tolerance of 1/2 inch when tested with a 10-foot straightedge.

3.17 SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE

A. Subsurface Drainage (if applicable): Specified in Section titled "Subdrainage."

B. Make arrangements for evaluation of subsurface drainage requirements by Geotechnical Testing Agency as required.

C. If Architect, based on the recommendations of the Geotechnical Testing Agency, determines that subsurface drainage requirements differ from those indicated in the Contract Documents, install revised subsurface drainage as directed.

D. Authorized adjustments of Subsurface Drainage will be paid for according to Contract provisions for unit prices. If Contract does not provide units prices for Subsurface Drainage, adjustment will be based on mutually acceptable pricing established prior to the initiation of the Work.

3.18 GRADED AGGREGATE BASE COURSE (GABC)

A. Place GABC on subgrades free of mud, frost, snow, or ice.

B. Immediately prior to placing GABC, proof-roll subgrade as directed in the “Subgrade Inspection” paragraph above. Do not proceed with placement of GABC until subgrade is approved.

C. On prepared and approved subgrade, place GABC under pavements as follows: 1. Make arrangements for required testing by Geotechnical Testing Agency. 2. Where indicated, install separation geotextile on prepared subgrade according to

manufacturer's written instructions, overlapping sides and ends. 3. Place GABC material over subgrade under pavements as indicated. 4. Shape GABC to required crown elevations and cross-slope grades. 5. Place GABC 8 inches or less in compacted thickness in a single layer. 6. Place GABC that exceeds 8 inches in compacted thickness in layers of equal thickness,

with no compacted layer more than 8 inches thick or less than 4 inches thick. a. Do not place subsequent layers until required testing is complete and acceptable

results have been obtained and documented. 7. Compact GABC at optimum moisture content to required grades, lines, cross sections,

and thickness to not less than 100 percent of maximum dry density according to ASTM D 1557.

D. Shoulders: Where installation is not bordered by concrete curb, walks or alternate confinement system, place shoulders along edges of GABC to prevent lateral movement. Construct



shoulders, at least 12 inches wide, of satisfactory soil materials and compact simultaneously with each base layer to not less than 95 percent of maximum dry density according to ASTM D 698.

3.19 DRAINAGE COURSE

A. Place drainage course on subgrades free of mud, frost, snow, or ice.

B. Immediately prior to placing drainage course, proof-roll subgrade as directed in the “Subgrade Inspection” paragraph above. Do not proceed with placement of GABC until subgrade is approved.

C. On prepared and approved subgrade, place and compact drainage course under cast-in-place concrete slabs-on-grade as follows: 1. Make arrangements for observation of consolidation efforts by Geotechnical Testing

Agency. 2. Where indicated, install subdrainage geotextile on prepared subgrade according to

manufacturer's written instructions, overlapping sides and ends. 3. Place drainage course 6 inches or less in consolidated thickness in a single layer. 4. Place drainage course that exceeds 6 inches in consolidated thickness in layers of equal

thickness, with no consolidated layer more than 6 inches thick or less than 3 inches thick. 5. Consolidate each layer of drainage course with vibratory roller or plate compactor until

aggregate appears to be completely consolidated and no additional settlement or consolidation is apparent during a final pass.

6. Protect drainage course from displacement by traffic until subsequent layer or pavement course is installed. Where drainage course is displaced, re-consolidate before placement of subsequent layers or slab-on-grade.

D. Shoulders: Where installation is not bordered by concrete foundation walls or alternate confinement system, place shoulders along edges of drainage course to prevent lateral movement. Construct shoulders, at least 12 inches wide, of satisfactory soil materials and compact simultaneously with each drainage course layer to not less than 95 percent of maximum dry density according to ASTM D 698.

3.20 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Geotechnical Testing Agency: Responsible party will engage a qualified independent geotechnical engineering testing agency to perform field quality-control testing.

B. Allow Geotechnical Testing Agency to inspect and test subgrades, each fill or backfill layer, and each base course layer as applicable. Proceed with subsequent earthwork only after test results for previously completed work comply with requirements.

C. Footing Subgrade: At footing subgrades, at least one test of each soil stratum will be performed to verify design bearing capacities. Subsequent verification and approval of other footing subgrades may be based on a visual comparison of subgrade with tested subgrade when approved by Architect, based on the recommendations of the Geotechnical Testing Agency.



D. Geotechnical Testing Agency will test compaction of soils and base course in place according to ASTM D 1556 or ASTM D 2922 as applicable, except for locations within areas of SCDOT jurisdiction which shall be tested according to applicable SCDOT procedures and rates. 1. Unless otherwise indicated or required by SCDOT or other authorities having jurisdiction,

tests will be performed at the following locations and frequencies: a. Paved and Building Slab Areas: At subgrade, each compacted fill and backfill

layer, and each base course layer, at least 1 test for every 5000 sq. ft or less of paved area or building slab, but in no case fewer than 3 tests.

b. Foundation Wall Backfill: At each compacted backfill layer, at least 1 test for each 100 feet or less of wall length, but no fewer than 2 tests.

c. Trench Backfill: At each compacted initial and final backfill layer, at least 1 test for each 300 feet or less of trench length, but no fewer than 2 tests.

E. When Goetechnical Testing Agency reports that subgrades, fills, backfills, or base course have not achieved degree of compaction specified, scarify and moisten or aerate, or remove and replace to depth required; recompact and retest until specified compaction is obtained.

3.21 PROTECTION

A. Protecting Graded Areas: Protect newly graded areas from traffic, freezing, and erosion. Keep free of trash and debris.

B. Repair and reestablish grades to specified tolerances where completed or partially completed surfaces become eroded, rutted, settled, or where they lose compaction due to subsequent construction operations or weather conditions. 1. Scarify or remove and replace soil material to depth as directed by Architect; reshape

and recompact.

C. Where settling occurs before Project correction period elapses, remove finished surfacing, backfill with additional soil material, compact, and reconstruct surfacing. 1. Restore appearance, quality, and condition of finished surfacing to match adjacent work,

and eliminate evidence of restoration to greatest extent possible.

3.22 DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AND WASTE MATERIALS

A. Disposal: Unless directed to stockpile onsite, remove surplus satisfactory and unsatisfactory soil and legally dispose of it off Owner's property. Remove waste material, trash, and debris, and legally dispose of it off Owner's property.

END OF SECTION 312000

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SECTION 32 93 00 - PLANTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Plants. 2. Tree stabilization. 3. Tree-watering devices.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 56 39 "Temporary Tree and Plant Protection" for protecting, trimming, pruning, repairing, and replacing existing trees to remain that interfere with, or are affected by, execution of the Work.

2.1. Section 32 92 00 "Turf and Grasses" for turf (lawn) and erosion-control materials.

3.2. Section 32 91 15 “Soil preparation”

1.2 UNIT PRICES

A. Work of this Section is affected by unit prices specified in Section 01 22 00 "Unit Prices."

B. Unit prices apply to authorized work covered by quantity allowances.

C. Unit prices apply to additions to and deletions from the Work as authorized by Change Orders.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Backfill: The earth used to replace or the act of replacing earth in an excavation.

B. Balled and Burlapped Stock: Plants dug with firm, natural balls of earth in which they were grown, with a ball size not less than depth recommended by ANSI Z60.1 for type and size of plant required; wrapped with burlap, tied, rigidly supported, and drum laced with twine with the root flare visible at the surface of the ball as recommended by ANSI Z60.1.

C. Balled and Potted Stock: Plants dug with firm, natural balls of earth in which they are grown and placed, unbroken, in a container. Ball size is not less than diameter and depth recommended by ANSI Z60.1 for type and size of plant required.

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enough to hold ball shape and protect root mass during shipping and be sized according to ANSI Z60.1 for type and size of plant required.

E. Finish Grade: Elevation of finished surface of planting soil.

F. Pesticide: A substance or mixture intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating a pest. Pesticides include insecticides, miticides, herbicides, fungicides, rodenticides, and molluscicides. They also include substances or mixtures intended for use as a plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant. Some sources classify herbicides separately from pesticides.

G. Pests: Living organisms that occur where they are not desired or that cause damage to plants, animals, or people. Pests include insects, mites, grubs, mollusks (snails and slugs), rodents (gophers, moles, and mice), unwanted plants (weeds), fungi, bacteria, and viruses.

H. Planting Area: Areas to be planted.

I. Planting Soil: Existing, on-site soil; imported soil; or manufactured soil that has been modified with soil amendments and perhaps fertilizers to produce a soil mixture best for plant growth.

J. Plant; Plants; Plant Material: These terms refer to vegetation in general, including trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, ornamental grasses, bulbs, corms, tubers, or herbaceous vegetation.

K. Root Flare: Also called "trunk flare." The area at the base of the plant's stem or trunk where the stem or trunk broadens to form roots; the area of transition between the root system and the stem or trunk.

L. Stem Girdling Roots: Roots that encircle the stems (trunks) of trees below the soil surface.

M. Subgrade: The surface or elevation of subsoil remaining after excavation is complete, or the top surface of a fill or backfill before planting soil is placed.

1.4 COORDINATION

A. Coordination with Turf Areas (Lawns): Plant trees, shrubs, and other plants after finish grades are established and before planting turf areas unless otherwise indicated.

1. When planting trees, shrubs, and other plants after planting turf areas, protect turf areas, and promptly repair damage caused by planting operations.

1.5 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.


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1.6 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

1. Plant Materials: Include quantities, sizes, quality, and sources for plant materials.

2. Plant Photographs: Include color photographs in digital format (minimum 150 dpi) of each required species and size of plant material as it will be furnished to Project. Take photographs from an angle depicting true size and condition of the typical plant to be furnished. Include a scale rod or other measuring device in each photograph. For species where more than 20 plants are required, include a minimum of three photographs showing the average plant, the best quality plant, and the worst quality plant to be furnished. Identify each photograph with the full scientific name of the plant, plant size, and name of the growing nursery.

B. Samples for Verification: For each of the following:

1. Trees and Shrubs: Three Samples of each variety and size delivered to site for review. Maintain approved Samples on-site as a standard for comparison.

2. Organic Mulch: 1-pint (0.5-L) volume of each organic mulch required; in sealed plastic bags labeled with composition of materials by percentage of weight and source of mulch. Each Sample shall be typical of the lot of material to be furnished; provide an accurate representation of color, texture, and organic makeup.

3. Weed Control Barrier: 12 by 12 inches (300 by 300 mm). 4. Slow-Release, Tree-Watering Device: One unit of each size required. 5. Edging Materials and Accessories: Manufacturer's standard size, to verify

color selected. 6. Root Barrier: Width of panel by 12 inches (300 mm).

1.7 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For landscape Installer. Include list of similar projects completed by Installer demonstrating Installer's capabilities and experience. Include project names, addresses, and year completed, and include names and addresses of owners' contact persons.

B. Product Certificates: For each type of manufactured product, from manufacturer, and complying with the following:

1. Manufacturer's certified analysis of standard products. 2. Analysis of other materials by a recognized laboratory made according to

methods established by the Association of Official Analytical Chemists, where applicable.

C. Pesticides and Herbicides: Product label and manufacturer's application instructions specific to Project.

D. Sample Warranty: For special warranty.


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1.8 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Maintenance Data: Recommended procedures to be established by Owner for maintenance of plants during a calendar year. Submit before expiration of required maintenance periods.

1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: A qualified landscape installer whose work has resulted in successful establishment of plants.

1. Professional Membership: Installer shall be a member in good standing of either the Professional Landcare Network or the American Nursery and Landscape Association.

2. Experience: Five years' experience in landscape installation. in addition to requirements in Section 01 40 00 "Quality Requirements."

3. Installer's Field Supervision: Require Installer to maintain an experienced full-time supervisor on Project site when work is in progress.

4. Personnel Certifications: Installer's field supervisor shall have certification in one of the following categories from the Professional Landcare Network:

a. Landscape Industry Certified Technician - Exterior.

b. Landscape Industry Certified Interior.

c. Landscape Industry Certified Horticultural Technician.

5. Pesticide Applicator: State licensed, commercial.

B. Provide quality, size, genus, species, and variety of plants indicated, complying with applicable requirements in ANSI Z60.1.

1. Selection of plants purchased under allowances is made by Architect, who tags plants at their place of growth before they are prepared for transplanting.

C. Measurements: Measure according to ANSI Z60.1. Do not prune to obtain required sizes.

1. Trees and Shrubs: Measure with branches and trunks or canes in their normal position. Take height measurements from or near the top of the root flare for field-grown stock and container-grown stock. Measure main body of tree or shrub for height and spread; do not measure branches or roots tip to tip. Take caliper measurements 6 inches (150 mm) above the root flare for trees up to 4-inch (100-mm) caliper size, and 12 inches (300 mm) above the root flare for larger sizes.

2. Other Plants: Measure with stems, petioles, and foliage in their normal position.

D. Plant Material Observation: Architect may observe plant material either at place of growth or at site before planting for compliance with requirements for genus, species, variety, cultivar, size, and quality. Architect may also observe trees and


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shrubs further for size and condition of balls and root systems, pests, disease symptoms, injuries, and latent defects and may reject unsatisfactory or defective material at any time during progress of work. Remove rejected trees or shrubs immediately from Project site.

1. Notify Architect of sources of planting materials seven days in advance of delivery to site.

1.10 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Packaged Materials: Deliver packaged materials in original, unopened containers showing weight, certified analysis, name and address of manufacturer, and indication of compliance with state and Federal laws if applicable.

B. Bulk Materials:

1. Do not dump or store bulk materials near structures, utilities, walkways and pavements, or on existing turf areas or plants.

2. 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.

3. Accompany each delivery of bulk materials with appropriate certificates.

C. Deliver bare-root stock plants within 24 hours of digging. Immediately after digging up bare-root stock, pack root system in wet straw, hay, or other suitable material to keep root system moist until planting. Transport in covered, temperature-controlled vehicles, and keep plants cool and protected from sun and wind at all times.

D. Do not prune trees and shrubs before delivery. Protect bark, branches, and root systems from sun scald, drying, wind burn, sweating, whipping, and other handling and tying damage. Do not bend or bind-tie trees or shrubs in such a manner as to destroy their natural shape. Provide protective covering of plants during shipping and delivery. Do not drop plants during delivery and handling.

E. Handle planting stock by root ball.

F. Store bulbs, corms, and tubers in a dry place at 60 to 65 deg F (16 to 18 deg C) until planting.

G. Apply antidesiccant to trees and shrubs using power spray to provide an adequate film over trunks (before wrapping), branches, stems, twigs, and foliage to protect during digging, handling, and transportation.

1. If deciduous trees or shrubs are moved in full leaf, spray with antidesiccant at nursery before moving and again two weeks after planting.

H. Wrap trees and shrubs with burlap fabric over trunks, branches, stems, twigs, and foliage to protect from wind and other damage during digging, handling, and transportation.


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I. Deliver plants after preparations for planting have been completed, and install immediately. If planting is delayed more than six hours after delivery, set plants and trees in their appropriate aspect (sun, filtered sun, or shade), protect from weather and mechanical damage, and keep roots moist.

1. Heel-in bare-root stock. Soak roots that are in less than moist condition in water for two hours. Reject plants with dry roots.

2. Set balled stock on ground and cover ball with soil, peat moss, sawdust, or other acceptable material.

3. Do not remove container-grown stock from containers before time of planting. 4. Water root systems of plants stored on-site deeply and thoroughly with a

fine-mist spray. Water as often as necessary to maintain root systems in a moist, but not overly wet condition.

1.11 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Field Measurements: Verify actual grade elevations, service and utility locations, irrigation system components, and dimensions of plantings and construction contiguous with new plantings by field measurements before proceeding with planting work.

B. Planting Restrictions: Plant during one of the following periods. Coordinate planting periods with maintenance periods to provide required maintenance from date of Substantial Completion.

1. Spring Planting: April 1- May 31. 2. Fall Planting: September 1- November 15.

C. Weather Limitations: Proceed with planting only when existing and forecasted weather conditions permit planting to be performed when beneficial and optimum results may be obtained. Apply products during favorable weather conditions according to manufacturer's written instructions and warranty requirements.

1.12 WARRANTY

A. Special Warranty: Installer agrees to repair or replace plantings and accessories that fail in materials, workmanship, or growth within specified warranty period.

1. Failures include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Death and unsatisfactory growth, except for defects resulting from abuse, lack of adequate maintenance, or neglect by Owner.

b. Structural failures including plantings falling or blowing over. c. Faulty performance of tree stabilization and edgings. Deterioration of

metals, metal finishes, and other materials beyond normal weathering.

2. Warranty Periods: From date of planting completion.

a. Trees, Shrubs, Vines, and Ornamental Grasses: 12 months. b. Ground Covers, Biennials, Perennials, and Other Plants: 12 months.


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3. Include the following remedial actions as a minimum:

a. Immediately remove dead plants and replace unless required to plant in the succeeding planting season.

b. Replace plants that are more than 25 percent dead or in an unhealthy condition at end of warranty period.

c. Provide extended warranty for period equal to original warranty period, for replaced plant material.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PLANT MATERIAL

A. General: Furnish nursery-grown plants true to genus, species, variety, cultivar, stem form, shearing, and other features indicated in Plant List, Plant Schedule, or Plant Legend indicated on Drawings and complying with ANSI Z60.1; and with healthy root systems developed by transplanting or root pruning. Provide well-shaped, fully branched, healthy, vigorous stock, densely foliated when in leaf and free of disease, pests, eggs, larvae, and defects such as knots, sun scald, injuries, abrasions, and disfigurement.

1. Trees with damaged, crooked, or multiple leaders; tight vertical branches where bark is squeezed between two branches or between branch and trunk ("included bark"); crossing trunks; cut-off limbs more than 3/4 inch (19 mm) in diameter; or with stem girdling roots are unacceptable.

2. Collected Stock: Do not use plants harvested from the wild, from native stands, from an established landscape planting, or not grown in a nursery unless otherwise indicated.

B. Provide plants of sizes, grades, and ball or container sizes complying with ANSI Z60.1 for types and form of plants required. Plants of a larger size may be used if acceptable to Architect, with a proportionate increase in size of roots or balls.

C. Root-Ball Depth: Furnish trees and shrubs with root balls measured from top of root ball, which begins at root flare according to ANSI Z60.1. Root flare shall be visible before planting.

D. Labeling: Label each plant of each variety, size, and caliper with a securely attached, waterproof tag bearing legible designation of common name and full scientific name, including genus and species. Include nomenclature for hybrid, variety, or cultivar, if applicable for the plant.

E. If formal arrangements or consecutive order of plants is indicated on Drawings, select stock for uniform height and spread, and number the labels to assure symmetry in planting.


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2.2 FERTILIZERS

A. Planting Tablets: Tightly compressed chip-type, long-lasting, slow-release, commercial-grade planting fertilizer in tablet form. Tablets shall break down with soil bacteria, converting nutrients into a form that can be absorbed by plant roots.

1. Size: 5-gram tablets. 2. Nutrient Composition: 20 percent nitrogen, 10 percent phosphorous, and 5

percent potassium, by weight plus micronutrients.

2.3 MULCHES

A. Organic Mulch: Free from deleterious materials and suitable as a top dressing of trees and shrubs, consisting of one of the following:

1. Type: Pine straw. 2. Size Range: 3 inches (76 mm) maximum, 1/2 inch (13 mm) minimum. 3. Color: Natural.

B. Mineral Mulch: Per 32 15 40 “Crushed Stone Surfacing”:

2.4 WEED-CONTROL BARRIERS

A. Nonwoven Geotextile Filter Fabric: Polypropylene or polyester fabric, 3 oz./sq. yd. (101g/sq. m) minimum, composed of fibers formed into a stable network so that fibers retain their relative position. Fabric shall be inert to biological degradation and resist naturally encountered chemicals, alkalis, and acids.

B. Composite Fabric: Woven, needle-punched polypropylene substrate bonded to a nonwoven polypropylene fabric, 4.8 oz./sq. yd. (162 g/sq. m).

2.5 PESTICIDES

A. General: Pesticide registered and approved by the EPA, acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and of type recommended by manufacturer for each specific problem and as required for Project conditions and application. Do not use restricted pesticides unless authorized in writing by authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Pre-Emergent Herbicide (Selective and Nonselective): Effective for controlling the germination or growth of weeds within planted areas at the soil level directly below the mulch layer.

C. Post-Emergent Herbicide (Selective and Nonselective): Effective for controlling weed growth that has already germinated.

2.6 TREE-STABILIZATION MATERIALS

A. Trunk-Stabilization Materials:


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1. Upright and Guy Stakes: Rough-sawn, sound, new hardwood or softwood with specified wood pressure-preservative treatment, free of knots, holes, cross grain, and other defects, 2-by-2-inch nominal (38-by-38-mm actual) by length indicated, pointed at one end.

2. Wood Deadmen: Timbers measuring 8 inches (200 mm) in diameter and 48 inches (1200 mm) long, treated with specified wood pressure-preservative treatment.

3. Flexible Ties: Wide rubber or elastic bands or straps of length required to reach stakes, turnbuckles or compression springs.

4. Guys and Tie Wires: ASTM A 641/A 641M, Class 1, galvanized-steel wire, two-strand, twisted, 0.106 inch (2.7 mm) in diameter.

5. Tree-Tie Webbing: UV-resistant polypropylene or nylon webbing with brass grommets.

6. Guy Cables: Five-strand, 3/16-inch- (4.8-mm-) diameter, galvanized-steel cable, with zinc-coated turnbuckles or compression springs, a minimum of 3 inches (75 mm) long, with two 3/8-inch (10-mm) galvanized eyebolts.

7. Flags: Standard surveyor's plastic flagging tape, white, 6 inches (150 mm) long.

8. Proprietary Staking-and-Guying Devices: Proprietary stake or anchor and adjustable tie systems to secure each new planting by plant stem; sized as indicated and according to manufacturer's written recommendations.

a. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide[ one of] the following:

1) Arborbrace; ArborBrace Tree Guying System. 2) Better Bilt Products, Inc; Tree Anchor Kit. 3) DeepRoot Green Infrastructure, LLC; ArborTie AT LD100

Professional Anchoring Kit or ArborTie ATHD15 Heavy Duty Anchoring Kit.

4) Foresight Products, LLC; Duckbill Professional Tree Guy System. 5) J. R. Partners; Grate Stake

2.7 TREE-WATERING DEVICES

A. Watering Pipe: PVC pipe 4 inches (100 mm) in diameter, site-cut to length as required, and with snug-fitting removable cap.

B. Slow-Release Watering Device: Standard product manufactured for drip irrigation of plants and emptying its water contents over an extended time period; manufactured from UV-light-stabilized nylon-reinforced polyethylene sheet, PVC, or HDPE plastic.

1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following:

a. BIO-PLEX. b. Engineered Watering Solutions; PQ Partners, LLC. c. Spectrum Products, Inc.

2. Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range.


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2.8 MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS

A. Wood Pressure-Preservative Treatment: AWPA U1, Use Category UC4a; acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and containing no arsenic or chromium.

B. Root Barrier: Black, molded, modular panels 18 inches (457 mm) high (deep), 85 mils (2.2 mm) thick, and with vertical root deflecting ribs protruding 3/4 inch (19 mm) out from panel surface; manufactured with minimum 50 percent recycled polyethylene plastic with UV inhibitors.

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. DeepRoot Green Infrastructure, LLC. b. NDS Inc. c. Villa Root Barrier.

C. Antidesiccant: Water-insoluble emulsion, permeable moisture retarder, film forming, for trees and shrubs. Deliver in original, sealed, and fully labeled containers and mix according to manufacturer's written instructions.

D. Burlap: Non-synthetic, biodegradable.

E. Planter Drainage Gravel: Washed, sound crushed stone or gravel complying with ASTM D 448 for Size No. 8.

F. Planter Filter Fabric: Woven geotextile manufactured for separation applications and made of polypropylene, polyolefin, or polyester fibers or combination of them.

G. Mycorrhizal Fungi: Dry, granular inoculant containing at least 5300 spores per lb (0.45 kg) of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and 95 million spores per lb (0.45 kg) of ectomycorrhizal fungi, 33 percent hydrogel, and a maximum of 5.5 percent inert material.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine areas to receive plants, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements and conditions affecting installation and performance of the Work.

1. Verify 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 a planting area.

2. Verify that plants and vehicles loaded with plants can travel to planting locations with adequate overhead clearance.

3. Suspend planting operations during periods of excessive soil moisture until the moisture content reaches acceptable levels to attain the required results.

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B. If contamination by foreign or deleterious material or liquid is present in soil within a planting area, remove the soil and contamination as directed by Architect and replace with new planting soil.

C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Protect structures, utilities, sidewalks, pavements, and other facilities and turf areas and existing plants from damage caused by planting operations.

B. Install erosion-control measures to prevent erosion or displacement of soils and discharge of soil-bearing water runoff or airborne dust to adjacent properties and walkways.

C. Lay out individual tree and shrub locations and areas for multiple plantings. Stake locations, outline areas, adjust locations when requested, and obtain Architect's acceptance of layout before excavating or planting. Make minor adjustments as required.

D. Lay out plants at locations directed by Architect. Stake locations of individual trees and shrubs and outline areas for multiple plantings.

3.3 PLANTING AREA ESTABLISHMENT

A. General: Prepare planting area for soil placement and mix planting soil according to Section 32 91 15 "Soil Preparation (Performance Specification)."

B. Placing Planting Soil: Place and mix planting soil in-place over exposed subgrade.

C. Before planting, obtain Architect's acceptance of finish grading; restore planting areas if eroded or otherwise disturbed after finish grading.

3.4 EXCAVATION FOR TREES AND SHRUBS

A. Planting Pits and Trenches: Excavate circular planting pits.

1. Excavate planting pits with sides sloping inward at a 45-degree angle. Excavations with vertical sides are unacceptable. Trim perimeter of bottom leaving center area of bottom raised slightly to support root ball and assist in drainage away from center. Do not further disturb base. Ensure that root ball will sit on undisturbed base soil to prevent settling. Scarify sides of planting pit smeared or smoothed during excavation.

2. Excavate approximately three times as wide as ball diameter for balled and burlapped stock.

3. Excavate at least 12 inches (300 mm) wider than root spread and deep enough to accommodate vertical roots for bare-root stock.

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5. If area under the plant was initially dug too deep, add soil to raise it to the correct level and thoroughly tamp the added soil to prevent settling.

6. Maintain angles of repose of adjacent materials to ensure stability. Do not excavate subgrades of adjacent paving, structures, hardscapes, or other new or existing improvements.

7. Maintain supervision of excavations during working hours. 8. Keep excavations covered or otherwise protected when unattended by

Installer's personnel. 9. If drain tile is indicated on Drawings or required under planting areas,

excavate to top of porous backfill over tile.

B. Backfill Soil: Subsoil and topsoil removed from excavations may be used as backfill soil unless otherwise indicated.

C. Obstructions: Notify Architect if unexpected rock or obstructions detrimental to trees or shrubs are encountered in excavations.

1. Hardpan Layer: Drill 6-inch- (150-mm-) diameter holes, 24 inches (600 mm) apart, into free-draining strata or to a depth of 10 feet (3 m), whichever is less, and backfill with free-draining material.

D. Drainage: Notify Architect if subsoil conditions evidence unexpected water seepage or retention in tree or shrub planting pits.

E. Fill excavations with water and allow to percolate away before positioning trees and shrubs.

3.5 TREE, SHRUB, AND VINE PLANTING

A. Inspection: At time of planting, verify that root flare is visible at top of root ball according to ANSI Z60.1. If root flare is not visible, remove soil in a level manner from the root ball to where the top-most root emerges from the trunk. After soil removal to expose the root flare, verify that root ball still meets size requirements.

B. Roots: Remove stem girdling roots and kinked roots. Remove injured roots by cutting cleanly; do not break.

C. Balled and Burlapped Stock: Set each plant plumb and in center of planting pit or trench with root flare 1 inch (25 mm) above adjacent finish grades.

1. Backfill: Planting soil For trees, use excavated soil for backfill. 2. After placing some backfill around root ball to stabilize plant, carefully cut and

remove burlap, rope, and wire baskets from tops of root balls and from sides, but do not remove from under root balls. Remove pallets, if any, before setting. Do not use planting stock if root ball is cracked or broken before or during planting operation.

3. Backfill around root ball in layers, tamping to settle soil and eliminate voids and air pockets. When planting pit is approximately one-half filled, water thoroughly before placing remainder of backfill. Repeat watering until no more water is absorbed.


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4. Place planting tablets equally distributed around each planting pit when pit is approximately one-half filled. Place tablets beside the root ball about 1 inch (25 mm) from root tips; do not place tablets in bottom of the hole.

a. Quantity: Two per plant or three for each caliper inch of plant

5. Continue backfilling process. Water again after placing and tamping final layer of soil.

D. Balled and Potted and Container-Grown Stock: Set each plant plumb and in center of planting pit or trench with root flare 1 inch (25 mm) above adjacent finish grades.

1. Backfill: Planting soil for trees, use excavated soil for backfill. 2. Carefully remove root ball from container without damaging root ball or plant. 3. Backfill around root ball in layers, tamping to settle soil and eliminate voids

and air pockets. When planting pit is approximately one-half filled, water thoroughly before placing remainder of backfill. Repeat watering until no more water is absorbed.

4. Place planting tablets equally distributed around each planting pit when pit is approximately one-half filled. Place tablets beside the root ball about 1 inch (25 mm) from root tips; do not place tablets in bottom of the hole.

a. Quantity: Two per plant or three for each caliper inch of plant.

5. Continue backfilling process. Water again after placing and tamping final layer of soil.

E. Slopes: When planting on slopes, set the plant so the root flare on the uphill side is flush with the surrounding soil on the slope; the edge of the root ball on the downhill side will be above the surrounding soil. Apply enough soil to cover the downhill side of the root ball.

3.6 MECHANIZED TREE-SPADE PLANTING

A. Trees may be planted with an approved mechanized tree spade at the designated locations. Do not use tree spade to move trees larger than the maximum size allowed for a similar field-grown, balled-and-burlapped root-ball diameter according to ANSI Z60.1, or larger than manufacturer's maximum size recommendation for the tree spade being used, whichever is smaller.

B. Use the same tree spade to excavate the planting hole as will be used to extract and transport the tree.

C. When extracting the tree, center the trunk within the tree spade and move tree with a solid ball of earth.

D. Cut exposed roots cleanly during transplanting operations.

E. Plant trees following procedures in "Tree, Shrub, and Vine Planting" Article.

F. Where possible, orient the tree in the same direction as in its original location.


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3.7 TREE, SHRUB, AND VINE PRUNING

A. Remove only dead, dying, or broken branches. Do not prune for shape.

B. Prune, thin, and shape trees, shrubs, and vines as directed by Architect.

C. Prune, thin, and shape trees, shrubs, and vines according to standard professional horticultural and arboricultural practices. Unless otherwise indicated by Architect, do not cut tree leaders; remove only injured, dying, or dead branches from trees and shrubs; and prune to retain natural character.

D. Do not apply pruning paint to wounds.

3.8 TREE STABILIZATION

A. Trunk Stabilization by Upright Staking and Tying: Install trunk stabilization as follows unless otherwise indicated:

1. Upright Staking and Tying: Stake trees of 2- through 5-inch (50- through 125-mm) caliper. Stake trees of less than 2-inch (50-mm) caliper only as required to prevent wind tip out. Use a minimum of two stakes of length required to penetrate at least 18 inches (450 mm) below bottom of backfilled excavation and to extend to the dimension indicated on Drawings above grade. Set vertical stakes and space to avoid penetrating root balls or root masses.

2. Upright Staking and Tying: Stake trees with two stakes for trees up to 12 feet (3.6 m) high and 2-1/2 inches (63 mm) or less in caliper; three stakes for trees less than 14 feet (4.2 m) high and up to 4 inches (100 mm) in caliper. Space stakes equally around trees.

3. Support trees with bands of flexible ties at contact points with tree trunk. Allow enough slack to avoid rigid restraint of tree.

4. Support trees with two strands of tie wire, connected to the brass grommets of tree-tie webbing at contact points with tree trunk. Allow enough slack to avoid rigid restraint of tree.

B. Trunk Stabilization by Staking and Guying: Install trunk stabilization as follows unless otherwise indicated on Drawings. Stake and guy trees more than 14 feet (4.2 m) in height and more than 3 inches (75 mm) in caliper unless otherwise indicated.

1. Site-Fabricated, Staking-and-Guying Method: Install no fewer than three guys spaced equally around tree.

a. Securely attach guys to stakes 30 inches (760 mm) long, driven to grade. Adjust spacing to avoid penetrating root balls or root masses. Provide turnbuckle for each guy wire and tighten securely.

b. For trees more than 6 inches (150 mm) in caliper anchor guys to wood deadmen buried at least 36 inches (900 mm) below grade. Provide turnbuckle or compression spring for each guy wire and tighten securely.


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c. Support trees with bands of flexible ties at contact points with tree trunk and reaching to turnbuckle or compression spring. Allow enough slack to avoid rigid restraint of tree.

d. Support trees with guy cable, connected to the brass grommets of tree-tie webbing at contact points with tree trunk and reaching to turnbuckle or compression spring. Allow enough slack to avoid rigid restraint of tree.

e. Attach flags to each guy wire, 30 inches (760 mm) above finish grade. f. Paint turnbuckles or compression springs with luminescent white paint.

2. Proprietary Staking and Guying Device: Install staking and guying system sized and positioned as recommended by manufacturer unless otherwise indicated and according to manufacturer's written instructions.

3.9 ROOT-BARRIER INSTALLATION

A. Install root barrier where trees are planted within 60 inches (1500 mm) of paving or other hardscape elements, such as walls, curbs, and walkways, unless otherwise indicated on Drawings.

B. Align root barrier vertically, and run it linearly along and adjacent to the paving or other hardscape elements to be protected from invasive roots.

C. Install root barrier continuously for a distance of 60 inches (1500 mm) in each direction from the tree trunk, for a total distance of 10 feet (3 m) per tree. If trees are spaced closer, use a single continuous piece of root barrier.

1. Position top of root barrier flush with finish grade. 2. Overlap root barrier a minimum of 12 inches (300 mm) at joints. 3. Do not distort or bend root barrier during construction activities. 4. Do not install root barrier surrounding the root ball of tree.

3.10 PLACING SOIL IN PLANTERS

A. Place a layer of drainage gravel at least 4 inches (100 mm) thick in bottom of planter. Cover bottom with filter fabric and wrap filter fabric 4 inches (100 mm) up on all sides. Duct tape along the entire top edge of the filter fabric, to secure the filter fabric against the sides during the soil-filling process.

B. Fill planter with planting soil. Place soil in lightly compacted layers to an elevation of 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) below top of planter, allowing natural settlement.

3.11 GROUND COVER AND PLANT PLANTING

A. Set out and space ground cover and plants other than trees, shrubs, and vines as indicated on Drawings in even rows with triangular spacing.

B. Use planting soil for backfill.

C. Dig holes large enough to allow spreading of roots.


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D. For rooted cutting plants supplied in flats, plant each in a manner that minimally disturbs the root system but to a depth not less than two nodes.

E. Work soil around roots to eliminate air pockets and leave a slight saucer indentation around plants to hold water.

F. Water thoroughly after planting, taking care not to cover plant crowns with wet soil.

G. Protect plants from hot sun and wind; remove protection if plants show evidence of recovery from transplanting shock.

3.12 PLANTING AREA MULCHING

A. Install weed-control barriers before mulching according to manufacturer's written instructions. Completely cover area to be mulched, overlapping edges a minimum of 6 inches (150 mm) and secure seams with galvanized pins.

B. Mulch backfilled surfaces of planting areas and other areas indicated.

1. Trees in Turf Areas: Apply organic mulch ring of 2-inch (50-mm) average thickness, with 24-inch (600-mm) radius around trunks or stems. Do not place mulch within 6 inches (150 mm) of trunks or stems.

2. Organic Mulch in Planting Areas: Apply 2-inch (50-mm) average thickness of organic mulch extending 12 inches (300 mm) beyond edge of individual planting pit or trench and over whole surface of planting area, and finish level with adjacent finish grades. Do not place mulch 6 inches (150 mm) of trunks or stems.

3. Mineral Mulch in Planting Areas: Apply [2-inch (50-mm) average thickness of mineral mulch extending 12 inches (300 mm) beyond edge of individual planting pit or trench and over whole surface of planting area], and finish level with adjacent finish grades. Do not place mulch within 6 inches (150 mm) of trunks or stems.

3.13 INSTALLING SLOW-RELEASE WATERING DEVICE

A. Provide one device for each tree.

B. Place device on top of the mulch at base of tree stem and fill with water according to manufacturer's written instructions.

3.14 PLANT MAINTENANCE

A. Maintain plantings by pruning, cultivating, watering, weeding, fertilizing, mulching, restoring planting saucers, adjusting and repairing tree-stabilization devices, resetting to proper grades or vertical position, and performing other operations as required to establish healthy, viable plantings.

B. Fill in, as necessary, soil subsidence that may occur because of settling or other processes. Replace mulch materials damaged or lost in areas of subsidence.


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C. Apply treatments as required to keep plant materials, planted areas, and soils free of pests and pathogens or disease. Use integrated pest management practices when possible to minimize use of pesticides and reduce hazards. Treatments include physical controls such as hosing off foliage, mechanical controls such as traps, and biological control agents.

3.15 PESTICIDE APPLICATION

A. Apply pesticides and other chemical products and biological control agents according to authorities having jurisdiction and manufacturer's written recommendations. Coordinate applications with Owner's operations and others in proximity to the Work. Notify Owner before each application is performed.

B. Pre-Emergent Herbicides (Selective and Nonselective): Apply to tree, shrub, and ground-cover areas according to manufacturer's written recommendations. Do not apply to seeded areas.

C. Post-Emergent Herbicides (Selective and Nonselective): Apply only as necessary to treat already-germinated weeds and according to manufacturer's written recommendations.

3.16 REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT

A. General: Repair or replace existing or new trees and other plants that are damaged by construction operations, in a manner approved by Architect.

1. Submit details of proposed pruning and repairs. 2. Perform repairs of damaged trunks, branches, and roots within 24 hours, if

approved. 3. Replace trees and other plants that cannot be repaired and restored to full-

growth status, as determined by Architect.

B. Remove and replace trees that are more than 25 percent dead or in an unhealthy condition before the end of the corrections period or are damaged during construction operations that Architect determines are incapable of restoring to normal growth pattern.

1. Provide new trees of same size as those being replaced for each tree of 6 inches (150 mm) or smaller in caliper size.

2. Provide one new tree(s) of 6-inch (150-mm) caliper size for each tree being replaced that measures more than 6 inches (150 mm) in caliper size.

3. Species of Replacement Trees: Same species being replaced.

3.17 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. During planting, keep adjacent paving and construction clean and work area in an orderly condition. Clean wheels of vehicles before leaving site to avoid tracking soil onto roads, walks, or other paved areas.


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B. Remove surplus soil and waste material including excess subsoil, unsuitable soil, trash, and debris and legally dispose of them off Owner's property.

C. Protect plants from damage due to landscape operations and operations of other contractors and trades. Maintain protection during installation and maintenance periods. Treat, repair, or replace damaged plantings.

D. After installation and before Substantial Completion remove nursery tags, nursery stakes, tie tape, labels, wire, burlap, and other debris from plant material, planting areas, and Project site.

E. At time of Substantial Completion, verify that tree-watering devices are in good working order and leave them in place. Replace improperly functioning devices.

3.18 MAINTENANCE SERVICE

A. Maintenance Service for Trees and Shrubs: Provide maintenance by skilled employees of landscape Installer. Maintain as required in "Plant Maintenance" Article. Begin maintenance immediately after plants are installed and continue until plantings are acceptably healthy and well established, but for not less than maintenance period below:

1. Maintenance Period: 12 months from date of planting completion.

B. Maintenance Service for Ground Cover and Other Plants: Provide maintenance by skilled employees of landscape Installer. Maintain as required in "Plant Maintenance" Article. Begin maintenance immediately after plants are installed and continue until plantings are acceptably healthy and well established, but for not less than maintenance period below:

1. Maintenance Period: Twelve months from date of planting completion.

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1. ANY EXISTING AND RETAINED SOFTSCAPE OR HARDSCAPE ELEMENTWITHIN THE SHOWN 'LIMIT OF DISTURBANCE' THAT IS IMPACTED DURINGTHE COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE REPLACED IN-KIND. WORKSHALL BE COMPLETED AS A COHESIVE UNIT (RANDOM PATCHWORKWILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE). FOR SOFTSCAPE AREAS, THIS SHALLINCLUDE THE LOOSENING OF COMPACTED SOIL PER SOILSPECIFICIATIONS, PLACEMENT OF SOIL, AND REPLACEMENT OFDAMAGED PLANT MATERIALS IN THE SAME SIZE, QUANTITY, AND QUALITYTHAT WAS PRESENT AT THE START OF CONSTRUCTION. FORHARDSCAPE MATERIALS, SITE FURNISHINGS, LIGHTING, ETC. ANYELEMENTS THAT ARE DAMAGED SHALL BE REPLACED WITH NEWMATERIALS TO MATCH EXISTING.

2. DROPS IN ELEVATION WITHOUT GUARDRAILS ARE NOT TO EXCEED30".

3. IF DESCREPANCIES EXIST BETWEEN ARCHITECTURAL AND CIVILDRAWINGS, CONTACT ARCHITECT TO RESOLVE.

4. GRADES SHOWN IN PARENTHESIS ( ) REFERENCE GRADES TO MATCHEXISTING AND ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY. VERIFY IN FIELD ANDCONTACT ARCHITECT IF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DRAWING AND ACTUALEXISTING GRADES CREATE CONSTRUCTION ISSUES.

5. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE STATE, FEDERAL, ANDLOCAL CODES. ALL NECESSARY LICENSES AND PERMITS SHALL BEOBTAINED BY THE CONTRACTOR AT HIS EXPENSE UNLESS PREVIOUSLYOBTAINED BY THE OWNER.

6. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY INFORM THE ARCHITECT OFANY DISCREPANCIES OR ERRORS THEY DISCOVER IN THE PLAN.

7. DEVIATION FROM THESE PLANS AND NOTES WITHOUT THE PRIORCONSENT OF THE OWNER MAY BE CAUSE FOR THE WORK TO BEACCEPTABLE.

8. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN ACCESS FOR EMERGENCYVEHICLES AROUND AND TO ALL BUILDINGS NEAR CONSTRUCTION; I.E. INTIMES OF RAIN OR MUD, ROADS SHALLB E ABLE TO CARRY A FIRETRUCK BY BEING PAVED OR HAVING A CRUSHED STONE BASE, ETC.WITH A MINIMUM WIDTH OF 20 FEET. ACCESS TO BUILDINGS THAT HAVESPRINKLER OR STANDPIPE SYSTEMS SHALL BE WITHIN 40 FEET OF THEFIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTOR.

9. SITE SHALL BE GRADED TO ONSITE INLETS ROUTED TO SITESTORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PRIOR TO DISCHARGE IN THEPUBLIC SEWER.

10. A GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO INSPECT, TEST ANDCERTIFY TO THE COMPACTION OF ALL LOAD BEARING FILLS.

11. MINIMUM PAVEMENT GRADE SHALL BE 1.5% UNLESS NOTEDOTHERWISE.

12. COMPACTION OF THE BACKFILL OF ALL TRENCHES WITHIN THERIGHT-OF-WAY SHALL MEET LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERALREQUIREMENTS, WHICHEVER ARE MOST RESTRICTIVE BACKFILLMATERIAL SHALL BE FREE FROM ROOTS, STUMPS, OR OTHER FOREIGNDEBRIS AND SHALL BE PLACED IN LIFTS NOT TO EXCEED 6 INCHES INCOMPACTED FILL THICKNESS. A REPORT FROM A GEOTECHNICALENGINEER MAY BE REQUIRED. CORRECTION OF ANY TRENCHSETTLEMENT WITHIN A YEAR FROM THE DATE OF APPROVAL WILL BETHE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR.

13. THE CONTRACTOR WILL INSURE THAT POSITIVE AND ADEQUATEDRAINAGE IS MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES WITHIN THE PROJECT LIMITS.THIS MAY INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, REPLACEMENT ORRECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING DRAINAGE STRUCTURES THAT HAVEBEEN DAMAGED OR REMOVED OR REGRADING AS REQUIRED BY THEENGINEER, EXCEPT FOR THOSE DRAINAGE ITEMS SHOWN AT SPECIFICLOCATIONS AND HAVING SPECIFIC PAY ITEMS IN THE DETAILEDESTIMATE. NO SEPARATE PAYMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTSINCURRED TO COMPLY WITH THIS REQUIREMENTS.

14. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ANY AND ALL EXCAVATION ANDMATERIAL SAMPLES NECESSARY TO CONDUCT REQURIED SOIL TESTS.ALL ARRANGEMENTS AND SCHEDULING FOR THE TESTING SHALL BETHE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY.

15. SOILS TESTING AND ON-SITE INSPECTION SHALL BE PERFORMED BYAND INDEPENDENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER PRIOR TO PLANTING. THESOILS ENGINEER SHALL PROVIDED COPIES OF TEST REPORTS TO THECONTRACTOR, THE OWNER AND THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE ADNSHALL PROMPTLY NOTIFY THE OWNER, HIS REPRESENTATIVE AND THECONTRACTOR, SHOULD WORK PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR FAILTO MEET THIS SPECIFICATIONS.

16. CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH AND MAINTAIN ALL NECESSARYBARRICADES AROUND THE WORK AREA AND SHALL PROVIDEPROTECTION AGAINST WATER DAMAGE AND SOIL EROSION.

17. EXCESS EARTH CUT MATERIAL, IF ANY, SHALL BECOME THERESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR AND SHALL BE REMOVED FROMTHE SITE UNLESS OTHERWISE APROVED TO BE PLACED ON SITE BY THEOWNER.

18. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR GRADING PROPOSEDGRADES INTO EXISTING GRADES WITH SMOOTH, EVEN TRANSITIONS,ROUNDING OUT ALL MOUNDS AND DEPRESSIONS.

19. FINISH GRADES OF ALL NEW WALKS TO MEET FINISH GRADE OFEXISTING WALKS. TRANSITIONS TO BE FLUSH AND SMOOTH.

20. FIELD ADJUST PAVEMENT GRADES AT EXISTING PAVEMENT SO THATPROPOSED GRADES MATCH. ALL EXISTING TO PROPOSED PAVEMENTJOINTS TO BE FLUSH SEALED WITH EMULSIFIED ASPHALT. ALL NEWCURB AND PAVEMENT JOINTS SHALL BE SEALED WITH EMULSIFIEDASPHALT.

21. IN THE EVENT THAT SOIL CEMENT IS ENCOUNTERED WITHIN THELIMIT OF DISTURBANCE, NOTIFY THE OWNER AND ARCHITECT, ANDSUBSEQUENTLY REMOVED SOIL CEMENT AND REPLACE WITH NATIVESUBSOIL THAT COMPLIES WITH SOIL SPECIFICATION OR WITH PLANTINGSOIL PER SPECIFICATIONS.

22. MINIMIZE GRADING AT EXISTING TREES. ALL GRADING BENEATH DRIPLINE SHALL BE BY HAND WITHOUT MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT- SEE CIVILDWGS FOR DEMOLITION AND TREE PROTECTION DETAILS.

23. ALL INLETS SHOULD BE PLACED UNDER 2-3" OF STONE MULCH.

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