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SECTION - 570 — PERFORMANCE TURF The work specified in this item shall conform to Section 570 of the Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (2013). 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, to be mowed at maximum 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 one year 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 Indian River County Fertilizer Ordinance 2013-012 and Supplement Ordinance 2013-014 (see Appendix B). E. Water for Grassing: Contractor shall provide the water used in the sodding operations as necessary to meet the requirements of Article 570-3.6. F. Preparation of Ground: The area over which the sod is to be placed shall be scarified or loosened to a depth and then raked smooth and free from debris. Where the soil is sufficiently loose and clean, the Owner, at his discretion, may authorize the elimination of ground preparation. G. Application of Fertilizer: Before applying fertilizer, the soil pH shall be brought to a range of 6.0 - 7.0. Contractor shall apply two (2) applications. The initial shall be fertilizer and the second application shall be "weed and feed". The fertilizer shall be spread uniformly over the sodded area at the rate of 436 pounds per acre, or 10 pounds per 1,000 square feet, by a spreading device capable of 01025-41 Technical Specifications FAPublic Works\ENGINEERING DIVISION PROJECTS\0845B-Old Dixie Hwy Sidewalk(38th Ln-45th St)\Admim\bid documents\Master Contract Documents\Technical Specifications.doc