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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 two paragraphs under this Article are 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 Exist.) - 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 01025-38 Technical Specifications F:\Public Works\ENGINEERING DIVISION PROJECTS\0455-8th Street Sidewalk Improvements 18th Ct to Old Dixie\Admim\bid documents\Technical Specifications.doc