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Item - 575 Sodding A. Description: Sod for the project shall be of the variety that is common to the area and of a variety approved by the Engineer. This work shall also include mowing in accordance with Section 104-7.2, to be mowed at 6" height with a mulching mower. B. Work Included: Scope of Work: The work specified in this section consists of the establishing of a stand of grass, within the project, right -of --way, easements, and other areas indicated on the Drawings, by furnishing and placing grass sod. Also included are fertilizing, watering and maintenance as required to assure a healthy stand of grass. Two applications of fertilizer will be required with the initial application being fertilizer and the second application being "weed and feed". C. Guarantee: All sodded areas shall be guaranteed for three months after date of final acceptance. Replacement of Defective Sod: Any dead sod or sod showing (less than 95% of a square) indication of probable non survival or lack of health. and vigor, -or which do not exhibit the characteristics to meet specifications, shall be replaced within two weeks of notice from Owner or Engineer. All replacement sod shall be furnished/installed at no additional cost to the Owner and shall be guaranteed for three months. All replacement shall meet original specifications. The Contractor shall notify the Owner and Engineer ten days prior to the end of the guarantee period and such guarantee shall be extended until notification is received. At the end of the guarantee period, all sod that is dead or in unsatisfactory growth shall be replaced within two weeks. D. Fertilizer: Commercial fertilizers shall comply with the state fertilizer laws. The numerical designations for fertilizer indicate the minimum percentages (respectively) of (1) total nitrogen, (2) available phosphoric acid and (3) water-soluble potash contained in the fertilizer. The chemical designation of the fertilizer shall be 164-8. Fertilizer shall include iron, minor nutrients and trace elements. At least 50 percent of the nitrogen shall be derived from organic sources. At least 50 percent of the phosphoric acid shall be from normal super phosphate or an equivalent source which will provide a minimum of two units of sulfur. The amount of sulfur shall be indicated on the quantitative analysis card attached to each bag or other container. Contractor shall ensure 1 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet. E. Water for Grassing: Contractor shall provide the water used in the sodding operations as necessary to meet the requirements of Article 570-5 and 2.34.13. F. Preparation of Ground: The area over which the sod is to be placed shall be 01025-20 Technical Specifications FAEngineering\Capital Projects\0206 5th ST SW & 43rd AVE Bridge Replacement & Roadway lmprovements\CONTRACT BID\Technical Specifications.doc