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Sod shall be placed around all structures , equipment pads , etc . I . Watering : The areas on which the sod is to be placed shall contain sufficient moisture , as determined by the Engineer , for optimum results . After being placed , the sod shall be kept in a moist condition to the full depth of the rooting zone for at least 2 weeks . Thereafter , the Contractor shall apply water as needed until the sod roots and starts to grow for a minimum of 60 days (or until final acceptance , whichever is latest ) . J . Maintenance : The Contractor shall , at his expense , maintain the sodded areas in a satisfactory condition until final acceptance of the project . Such maintenance shall include repairing of any damaged areas and replacing areas in which the establishment of the grass stand does not appear to be developing satisfactorily . Replanting or repair necessary due to the Contractor' s negligence , carelessness or failure to provide routine maintenance shall be at the Contractor' s expense . The Contractor shall maintain the sodded area up to the final acceptance date as directed by the Engineer. Grass height shall not exceed 6 " without mowing . Clippings shall be removed from sidewalk . K . Article 570 - 9 . The first paragraph under this Article is deleted and the following substituted : The contract unit price for sodding shall include the costs of sod , fertilizer (2 applications ) , sidewalk sweeping after mowing , mowing , pegging disposal of clippings , water, tools , equipment , labor and all other incidentals necessary . L . Payment shall be made under : Bid Item No . : 570 - 1 -2 — Performance Turf ( Sod ) ( Bahia or Match Existing ) - Per Square Yard SECTION 580 LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION 580- 1 Description . Plant trees and shrubs of the species , size , and quality indicated in the plans . The Engineer reserves the right to adjust the number and location of any of the designated types and species to be used at any of the locations shown , in order to provide for any unanticipated effects which might become apparent after the substantial completion of other phases of the project , or for other causes . 580-2 Materials . 580 -2 . 1 Plants : 580 -2 . 1 . 1 Authority for Nomenclature ; Species , etc . : For the designated authority in the identification of all plant material , refer to two publications of L . H . Bailey : " Hortus III " and " Manual of Cultivated Plants , " and ensure that all specimens are true to type , name , etc . , as described therein . For the standard nomenclature , refer to the publication of the American Joint Committee on Horticultural Nomenclature , " Standardized Plant Names . " 580 -2 . 1 . 2 Grade Standards and Conformity with Type and Species : Only use nursery grown plant material except where specified as Collected Material . Use nursery grown plant material that complies with all required inspection , grading standards , and plant 47 Technical Specifications F :\Public Works\ENGINEERING DIVISION PROJECTS\0744-8th St-US1 to 6th Ave\Admim\bid documents\0744 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS\Technical Specifications . doc