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SECTION 00575 SODDING <br /> A. Description : Sod for the project shall be of the variety that is common to the area <br /> and of a variety approved by the Engineer. This work shall also include mowing in <br /> accordance with Section 104-7 . 2 , to be mowed at 6" height with a mulching <br /> mower. <br /> B . Work Included : Scope of Work: The work specified in this section consists of the <br /> establishing of a stand of grass , within the project, right-of-way, easements , and <br /> other areas indicated on the Drawings , by furnishing and placing grass sod . Also <br /> included are fertilizing , watering and maintenance as required to assure a healthy <br /> stand of grass . Two applications of fertilizer will be required with the initial <br /> application being fertilizer and the second application being "weed and feed" . <br /> C . Guarantee : All sodded areas shall be guaranteed for three months after date of <br /> final acceptance. <br /> Replacement of Defective Sod : Any dead sod or sod showing ( less than 95 % of a <br /> square) indication of probable non survival or lack of health and vigor, or which do <br /> not exhibit the characteristics to meet specifications , shall be replaced within two <br /> weeks of notice from Owner or Engineer. All replacement sod shall be <br /> furnished/installed at no additional cost to the Owner and shall be guaranteed for <br /> three months . All replacement shall meet original specifications . <br /> The Contractor shall notify the Owner and Engineer ten days prior to the end of the <br /> guarantee period and such guarantee shall be extended until notification is <br /> received . <br /> At the end of the guarantee period , all sod that is dead or in unsatisfactory growth <br /> shall be replaced within two weeks . <br /> D . Fertilizer: Commercial fertilizers shall comply with the state fertilizer laws . <br /> The numerical designations for fertilizer indicate the minimum percentages <br /> (respectively) of ( 1 ) total nitrogen , (2 ) available phosphoric acid and (3 ) <br /> water-soluble potash contained in the fertilizer. <br /> The chemical designation of the fertilizer shall be 16-4-8 . Fertilizer shall include <br /> iron , minor nutrients and trace elements . At least 50 percent of the nitrogen shall <br /> be derived from organic sources . At least 50 percent of the phosphoric acid shall <br /> be from normal super phosphate or an equivalent source which will provide a <br /> minimum of two units of sulfur. The amount of sulfur shall be indicated on the <br /> quantitative analysis card attached to each bag or other container. <br /> Contractor shall ensure 1 pound of nitrogen per 1 , 000 square feet. <br /> E . Water for Grassing : Contractor shall provide the water used in the sodding <br /> operations as necessary to meet the requirements of Article 570-5 and 2 . 34 . 13 . <br /> F . Preparation of Ground : The area over which the sod is to be placed shall be <br /> scarified or loosened to a depth and then raked smooth and free from debris . <br /> Where the soil is sufficiently loose and clean , the Owner, at his discretion , may <br /> authorize the elimination of ground preparation . <br /> GENERAL PROVISIONS <br /> TP- 12 <br /> CADocuments and Settings\teresaa\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLKF3\DIVISION 2 - Technical Provisions (Oslo Road <br /> Phase 1 ).doc <br />