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Where sodding is placed abutting paved shoulder, the contractor is to ensure that the <br />finished sod elevation is 1W below paved shoulder. <br />On slopes greater than 3:1, the Contractor shall prevent the sod from sliding by means <br />of wooden pegs driven through the sod blocks into firm earth, at suitable intervals. <br />Sodding shall not be performed when weather and soil conditions are, in the <br />Engineer's opinion, unsuitable for proper results. <br />Sod shall be placed around all structures, equipment pads, etc. <br />Watering: The areas on which the sod is to be placed shall contain sufficient moisture, <br />as determined by the Engineer, for optimum results. After being placed, the sod shall <br />be kept in a moist condition to the full depth of the rooting zone for at least 2 weeks. <br />Thereafter, the Contractor shall apply water as needed until the sod roots and starts to <br />grow for a minimum of 60 days (or until final acceptance, whichever is latest). <br />J. Maintenance: The Contractor shall, at his expense, maintain the sodded areas in a <br />satisfactory condition until final acceptance of the project. Such maintenance shall <br />include repairing of any damaged areas and replacing areas in which the establishment <br />of the grass stand does not appear to be developing satisfactorily. <br />Replanting or repair necessary due to the Contractor's negligence, carelessness or <br />failure to provide routine maintenance shall be at the Contractor's expense. <br />The Contractor shall maintain the sodded area up to the final acceptance date as <br />directed by the Engineer. Grass height shall not exceed 6" without mowing. Clippings <br />shall be removed from sidewalk. <br />K. Article 570-9. The first two paragraphs under this Article are deleted and the <br />following is added: <br />The contract unit price for performance turf shall include the costs of sod, fertilizer (2 <br />applications), sidewalk sweeping after mowing, mowing, pegging disposal of clippings, <br />water, tools, equipment, labor and all other incidentals necessary. <br />Item of Payment <br />Payment shall be made under: <br />Bid Item No. 570-1-2A — Performance Turf (Sod) (Bahia) - Per Square Yard <br />Bid Item No. 570-1-2B — Performance Turf (Sod) (St. Augustine) — Per Square Yard <br />SECTION - 00700 HIGHWAY SIGNING <br />A. Signing for traffic control shall conform to the requirements of the Standard <br />Specifications (2013), Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Supplemental <br />Specifications, Roadway and Traffic Design Standards, manufacturer's specifications. <br />01025-30 Technical Specifications <br />F•\Public Works\ENGINEERING DIVISION PROJECTS\0530B 13th Street SW at 58th Ave Bridge\Admin\bid documentsWaster <br />Contract Documents\Technical Specifications.doc <br />